17 April, Circuit of The Americas, Austin: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing had good reason to view the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with strong cause for optimism considering the increased competitiveness and continued progression with the current RC16 motorcycle.
3 March, Melbourne: Max Verstappen survived three starts and multiple incidents to take his first Australian Grand Prix win behind the Safety Car at the end of a frequently chaotic race at Albert Park. Sergio Pérez meanwhile battled through the mayhem from a pit lane start, climbing 15 places to claim a stunning fifth place.
Termas de Río Hondo: Argentina was the destination for MotoGP with barely a pause between an intense start to the 2023 season and the transcontinental trip to South America.
