The first of the two races in the Americas kicks off in the southern hemisphere.

Compared to the wait between the end of last season and the start of this, these two weeks have been nothing, but they've felt like a lifetime. There's a real element of excitement about this year. We had good battles in all three races in Qatar, and with a bit more testing under the belts of the riders, they're going to feel more comfortable on the bike, and it is all very exciting.

The Circuit

The Termas de Rio Hondo circuit is more of a proper racing track than Qatar.