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Just when you thought you knew what was going to happen, Jerez provided a BIG and unexpected twist - with Championship implications to go with it! I recap all of the SpanishGP action, review the MotoGP Title race, and give you my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race: I think they are still wrecking down in Turn 5 - Surprise podium finishers - Tire pressure penalties, and why this wasn't the best race for them to show up - MotoGP Race: champs square off in an epic battle - Another big mistake up at the front - A pair of riders increase their Silly Season value - The MotoGP Championship picture - the race is getting more exciting - My take on Jerez What did you think of the SpanishGP? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

Jerez has launched both of Pecco Bagnaia's Championship runs - can he start a third this weekend? I preview the SpanishGP, and give my picks for the race! The Rundown: - Jerez! Full preview of Round 4 of the 2024 MotoGP season, the SpanishGP! - Silly Season Rumors heat up - The Track - The Favorites - who has the best chance of winning the SpanishGP? - The Hot Seat - who needs to perform this weekend? - The Picks!For the Sprint and the MotoGP race Who do you think will win at Jerez? Let everyone know on Facebook at facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek. Find the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa And you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Texas was more than a rodeo - it was a rollercoaster of excitement and drama! I recap one of the best MotoGP weekends in a long time, talk about the championship, and give you my take on the AmericasGP! The Rundown: - Qualifying - another track record, drama for the Championship leader - Sprint - the contenders take different paths, while one rider dominates - MotoGP Race - incredible action, with a dramatic final twist - Is Aprilia finally on their way back up? - A rookie sensation proves himself - What is happening with Ducati? - The MotoGP Championship Picture - My Take on COTA What did you think of the AmericasGP? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

MotoGP takes on Texas, and Marc Marquez is now showing up with a bike capable of winning - can he take on Bagnaia and Martin? I preview COTA, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - COTA: My preview of Round 3 of the MotoGP World Campionship - The Track - what will the pavement be like? - The Favorties - a trio of Ducati riders, one that is REALLY good here - My Watch List - interesting stories heading into the weekend - The Hot Seat - who needs to perform in Austin? - My Picks for the AmericasGP Who do you think will win at COTA? Let everyone know on Facebook at facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek. Find the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa And you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Liberty Media is taking over MotoGP: will they follow the same path as Formula 1? And Fabio Quartararo is staying with Yamaha, did he make the right decision? I talk about two major MotoGP stories! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Liberty Media buys Dorna, and the commercial rights to MotoGP - Who is Liberty? - What they have been able to do with F1 - Where will they take MotoGP? - Fabio Quartararo re-signs with Yamaha - Why he made the deal - Was it the right choice? - Silly Season impact What do you think of Fabio's decision? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

Every time we thought we knew what was going to happen, Portimao gave us an unexpected twist! I recap all of the MotoGP action in Portugal, review the Championship Picture, and give my opinion of the race! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - Just when you thought you were going to win...THAT happens - MotoGP Race - a big wreck, even bigger surprises! - Who was at fault for Bagnaia-Marquez? - Is Pedro Acosta ready to become a superstar? - Aprilia makes a statement - The MotoGP Championship Picture - things are getting interesting - My Take on the PortugueseGP What did you think of Portimao? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

MotoGP makes a brief trip to Europe to take on the roller coaster that is Algarve! I preview the race, and try to figure out if anyone can find a way to keep up with Ducati, then make picks! The Rundown: - Portimao! I preview Round 2 of the MotoGP Season, the PortugueseGP - The Favorites - who has the best chance at a podium? - Watch List - riders with interesting stories coming into this round - The Hot Seat - which riders have to perform right now? - The Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP Race Who do you think will win the PortugueseGP? Let everyone know on Facebook at facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek. Find the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa And you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Ducati signs Moto2 rider Fermín Aldeguer for next season - how does the move affect their lineup in 2025? Plus - Marc, Miller and Quartararo are all making headlines coming out of Qatar - the Silly Season is heating up early - I discuss the latest rumors and tell you what I think will happen! The Rundown: - The second Silly Season Signing of the year is another Ducati move, and it means at least one of their current riders is out next season - KTM - Brad Binder is being tapped as a Title Contender, but is Jack Miller on the hot seat? - Was Marc Marquez a wolf in sheep’s clothing at Losail? Ducati says he has a shot at a factory ride - The situation at Yamaha looks to be even worse than expected - what is Fabio Quartararo's best option? What early Silly Season story could have the biggest impact on the grid? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia kick off 2024 by taking a swing at each other - who came out on top? And is Pedro Acosta already on their heels? I recap all of the action in the season-opening QatarGP, then give my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - one Ducati rider shines, while KTM stays hot on their heels - MotoGP Race - another Ducati rider shines, while KTM stays hot on their heels - The World Feed commentators really love one rider Sunday - did he live up to the hype? - My top riders of the race - Who is closer to Ducati - KTM or Aprilia? - The MotoGP Championship Picture - My Take on the QatarGP What did you think of Losail? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

The 2024 MotoGP season is here! I talk about Pecco Bagnaia signing a new deal with Ducati, the affect it will have on Silly Season, and who his next teammate might be, then preview the season opener in Qatar - along with my picks! The Rundown: - Pecco Bagnaia signs a new Ducati contract - why it may have an impact on Silly Season - Who will be the second Ducati factory rider? I discuss the top candidates - Some Non-Ducati Silly Season questions - Is there Satellite Team Drama ahead? - Qatar! My Preview and Picks for the 2024 season opener at Losail Who do you think will win the QatarGP? Leave your comments on Facebook at facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Get the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa, and like the show and And you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

The 2024 MotoGP season is almost here! I analyze the Qatar test, then discuss the manufacturers heading into the 2024 season, along with my pre-season favorites for the Rider Championship (and whether anyone can beat Pecco). The Rundown: -Qatar Test - the Results -Riders on the Move - how did the riders switching teams this year fare in the preseason? -The Manufacturers - can anybody match Ducati? -The Riders - my preseason favorites -Can anyone keep up with Pecco? Possibly... Are you ready for the 2024 season? Are Ducati and Bagnaia are a lock for the triple crown! Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

MotoGP will have new Concessions rules this year - leaving Honda and Yamaha in a much better position. Is the rule a good one? Will it have an impact on the season? What ARE concessions and why do they exist? I'll answer all of those questions, and more! The Rundown: - Concessions - we talk about the new rules - Where did MotoGP Concessions even come from? - Changes over the years - The 2024 system - what it is and who is affected - Is this new system good? My seven takeaways - Why this new system could effect Silly Season What do you think of the new Concessions system? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

What is a Trackhouse, and what is it doing in MotoGP? The U.S. racing team is headed to the Premiere Class - I discuss the unprecedented demise of RNF, why Trackhouse was chosen, and whether they can succeed in MotoGP! The Rundown: - RNF: How did they get into trouble? - Dorna makes an unprecedented decision - was it right? - Who is Trackhouse? What makes them different? - Why was a U.S. owner chosen? - Aprilia is on-board - Can they make an impact this year and compete? Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on the other big stories heading into the 2024 season: new concession rules, Marc Marquez going to Ducati, and more! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Pecco and Martin battled back and forth from Saturday and Sunday in the MotoGP season finale - but one rider stepped up when the Title was on the line! I recap the ValenciaGP action - and analyze an incredible MotoGP Championship - on the post race show! The Rundown: - The Sprint Race: Martin takes control, while Pecco appears to get a little help - An unexpected podium - were the other Ducati riders staying out of the Title race? - The MotoGP Race - big mistakes lead to a wild and unpredictable ending - The MotoGP Championship comes down to one fantastic performance, and a couple of big mistakes - A more 'traditional' podium shows KTM's strengths - The MotoGP Championship picture - it is decided! - My Take on Valencia - What to look for in the Valencia Test What did you think of the season finale? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Ducati absolutely dominated the QatarGP - sweeping both podiums, and giving us a new Sunday winner - the sixth Ducati rider to win a MotoGP race this season. I recap all of the action - and the controversy - from Losail on the show! The Rundown: - Aleix Espargaro gets himself into trouble in practice - was the penalty correct? - Sprint Race - one Title challenger races like he means it, the other one...not so much - MotoGP Race - yet another surprise performance, as the Ducati rider that wins isn't the one you were expecting - The Championship contenders swap roles on Sunday - what happened to Jorge? - Luca Marini isn't letting the Honda rumors get to him - The MotoGP Championship - the title will be decided in Valencia! - My Take on the QatarGP What did you think of Losail? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Ducati dominated the MalaysianGP...but not with the riders you'd expect! I talk about all of the MotoGP surprises in Sepang, along with big rider rumors, and a title race that looks like it will go down to the wire in Valencia! The Rundown: - Luca Marini to Honda? I talk about the potential move, and how VR46 is sending mixed signals - Sprint Race - a tale of two halves, as an unexpected Ducati rider passes the Title Challengers - MotoGP Race - we finally see Ducati's other factory rider step up, at what might have been just the right time - Pecco strikes back - and does almost what he needed to - KTM is still a little bit behind Ducati - but the future is looking good - Is Yamaha getting better, or is Fabio just that detetrmined? - We have a Moto2 Champion...what comes next for him? - The MotoGP Championship picture - a two-rider race, but that doesn't make it boring - The importance of every position in a close title race - My take on the MalaysianGP What did you think of Sepang? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Action, drama - was the ThailandGP one of the best races of the season? It was a thriller, for sure! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Thailand on the Buriram post-race show! The Rundown: - Sprint Race: one title contender shines, and another struggles - Brad Binder puts on a show - MotoGP: a thriller! One of the best finishes of the season, as the Championship drama builds - Brad Binder puts on another show - Was the last-lap penalty correct? - Pecco turns an average day into a great one - Excellent efforts by a coulple of veterans - Does Marc Marquez still have some fire left? We learn a little bit more in Thailand - The MotoGP Championship picture - My take on Buriram What did you think of the ThailandGP? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

Just when you thought the AustralianGP was going to be boring - it comes through with big surprises and a thrilling finish! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Phillip Island and give you my take on the (sorta) weekend of racing! The Rundown: - The weather - did Race Direction make the right call to swap days? - Sprint Race - lots of rain, zero action - MotoGP Race - an exercise in how tire strategy can make all the difference - We get a first-time winner - does it affect his options for next season? - More podium surprises - a rider fighting for a grid spot steps up - Did Pecco make one of the best passes of the season? - The MotoGP Championship picture - My take on Phillp Island What did you think of the AustralianGP? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

It was a wild weekend in Mandalika! From big announcements, to on-track surprises - we got excitement from start to finish...but none of it could compete with the Championship drama! I recap the weekend of MotoGP racing on the show! The Rundown: - Friday and Saturday - a huge rider announcement, and surprises in qualifying - The Sprint Race - a familiar face is at the front, and that stirs up the Rider Standings - MotoGP - a BIG mistake and a major comeback-effort take the Title drama to a new level - A pair of riders do unexpectedly well - Aprilia isn't too far off - but is Yamaha starting to catch up? - The MotoGP Championship picture - things are getting VERY interesting - My take on the IndonesianGP What did you think of Mandalika? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!

India provided excitement, big surprises, and even bigger Championship drama! I recap all of the IndiaGP action from the Sprint and MotoGP races, review the standings, and give you my take on the weekend! The Rundown: - Sprint Race - friendly-fire takes away a big opportunity - MotoGP Race - a comeback performance and a big mistake - Three takeaways from Sunday's race - Experience pays - multiple big-name riders look better than usual - Do we have a real Championship challenger now? - The MotoGP Standings - My Take on the IndiaGP What did you think of Buddh? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek Thanks for listening!