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Portugal gives us a thrilling sprint, and three manufacturers battling at the front! I break down the MotoGP action from Portimao, and preview what could be an unpredictable season finale in the ValenciaGP!The Rundown:- Portugal Sprint: Alex Marquez outduels Pedro Acosta in a classic- Portugal MotoGP Race: Aprilia ups the ante with Bezz- The Championship Picture: Bezz is a step away from P3, and Pecco is still in free-fall- ValenciaGP! My full preview of the MotoGP Season finale!- The Track - technical, and always full of unpredictable podium results- The Favorites: Marquez is locked in, Bezz is close, while Pecco and Pedro battle for 4th and 5th in the Rider Standings- The Watch List: four riders that could surprise this weekend- The Picks!: For the Sprint and MotoGP racesWho do you think will win Valencia? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Pecco’s still unpredictable, Alex Marquez is flying high, and MotoGP heads to Portugal...where the track goes up, down, sideways, and occasionally airborne. I preview the PortugueseGP, discuss the terrifying Moto3 crash, and make picks for Portimão!The Rundown:- Where was I after Sepang?!?- Moto3 Wreck in Malaysia - what can be done to prevent something similar in the future?- Algarve! I preview the PortugueseGP- The Favorites - Can Alex keep it up? And which Pecco will we get?- The Watch List - One rider looking to rebound, two trying to keep it going - The Hot Seat - the VR46 battle heats up- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesWho do you think will win Portimão? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Aprilia took the fight directly to Ducati - and won - in Australia. But Sepang is much friendlier to the Desmos. Will Aprilia's run continue? I preview the MalaysianGP!The Rundown:- Sepang! Preview of the MalaysianGP- The Track - does it favor Ducati enough to overcome their Australian struggles?- The Favorites - Bezz sets his sights on a double-win- The Watch List - A trio of Phillip Island upstarts get another chance to impress- The Hot Seat - including the rider on the grid with the most Sepang success- The Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP raceWho do you think will win the MalaysianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Aprilia is amazing at Phillip Island, and we get another surprise winner! I recap all of the action, smoke, birds, and unexpected twists of the AustralianGP, along with the big mover in the MotoGP Championship!The Rundown:- Honda blows two engines in two days- Yamaha domninates the front row in qualifying?- Everyone is coasting around in qualifying - get on with it!- Sprint Race: Aprilia fights it out at the front, while the real action is for third- MotoGP Race: A surprise winner that hits on multiple levels- Bezz can't quite overcome the penalties- Alex Marquez isn't dominant anymore, but still effective- The MotoGP Championship: Third place changes hands, second is close to being locked up, and the fight to be top-5 couldn't be more tense- My take on the AustralianGP!What did you think of Phillip Island? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marc Marquez is out, Marco Bezzecchi has a big penalty - the door is open for some major excitement at Phillip Island! I discuss Marc's surgery and Diogo Moreira joining the MotoGP grid - then preview the AustralianGP.The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- Marc Marquez has shoulder surgery - out for the rest of the season?- Diogo Moreira is coming to LCR Honda- Marco Bezzecchi gets a last-minute penalty- Australia! I preview Round 19 of the MotoGP Championship- The Track - why Phillip Island is so awesome- The Favorites - can Bezz overcome the penalty?- The Watch List - are the young stars set to do battle?- The Hot Seat - with a few unusual additions- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesWho do you think will win the AustralianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Even the part that went as expected in Mandalika...didn't go as expected! I recap all the MotoGP action, excitement, and plot twists in a thrilling IndonesianGP!The Rundown:- Qualifying - Aprilia steals Ducati's thunder- What happened to the Factory Ducatis? Did Motegi make them lazy?- The Sprint - a mistake leads to a thrilling last-lap comeback- A podium with a surprise...and an even bigger surprise- The MotoGP race - a crazy first lap leads to all kinds of mayhem- What happens when you take the favorites out? A barnburner of a race- A Ducati completely dominates. Just not the one you'd expect- Some of the best racing of the year for the podium spots- Advice for Ducati on Marc- The MotoGP Championship Picture- My Take on the IndonesianGP!What did you think of Mandalika? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marc Marquez has the MotoGP Championship wrapped up, while Pecco Bagnaia dominated last week in Motegi - are they on a collision course heading into Mandalika? I preview the IndonesianGP, and make picks for the race!The Rundown:- The IndonesianGP! I preview Round 18 of the MotoGP Championship- The Track - all about the atmosphere- The Favorites - will we finally get the Marc-Pecco battle we've been waiting for?- The Watch List - can Honda continue to impress?- The Hot Seat - Alex needs to pick up the pace- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesWho do you think will win the IndonesianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

You know you're having a good day when you win with a blown motor! I recap all of the action from the JapaneseGP - including Pecco Bagnaia's return to the front, Honda stepping up on home turf, that Ducati engine that just won't quit - and the biggest Championship story of the MotoGP era!The Rundown:- Qualifying - Pecco throws down the gauntlet with a record lap- Sprint Race - is that...the old Bagnaia? - Factory Aprilia wipeout- MotoGP Race - How did that engine make it to the end?- What about Honda? Fantastic weekend - can it continue?- MotoGP Championship: 2nd - 4th is getting interesting- Marc's Championship - the biggest story in MotoGP? I'll tell you why it is- My take on the JapaneseGPWhat did you think of Motegi? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marc Marquez has his first chance to lock up the 2025 MotoGP title this weekend in Motegi - can he do it? I preview the Japanese GP, and make picks for the race!The Rundown:- Motegi! My preview of Round 17 of the MotoGP Championship - the JapaneseGP- The Track - hard braking, chances to pass- The Favorites - this could be the big weekend for Marc?- The Watch List - Pecco and Pedro are headed in opposite directions- The Hot Seat - looking for a Honda breakout- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races (and a title prediction)Who do you think will win the JapaneseGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marco Bezzecchi steps up for the hometown fans, Marc Marquez stages an epic weekend comeback, and KTM is losing parts all over the track. I recap the MotoGP action, surpises, and strange stuff (including the...fake leg) that happened in the SanMarinoGP.The Rundown:- Qualifying - Fabio Quartararo once again impresses, and Aprilia lets everyone know they mean business- Sprint Race - An intense battle leads to a miscalculation, a big mistake, and a home win- Someone please explain the creepy leg-thing- Alex Marquez' stats this year will make your head spin- VR46 and Pedro Acosta get back on track- Yamaha V4 Debut- MotoGP Race - Lessons learned lead to a reversal of fortune- Aprilia - you don't have to win for the race to be a success- The difference in progress between Yamaha and Honda- The MotoGP Championship Picture - third place is the new battle- My take on the San Marino GPWhat did you think of Misano? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

We go from the Marquez Brothers' back yard to home turf for Bagnaia and Bezzecchi - will Misano give us more surprises, and more podium challengers? I anazlyze the KTM sale, preview the San Marino GP, and make picks for the race!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- KTM will be sold in 2026 - what does it mean? And where will Herve Poncharal be?- Misano! Preview of the San Marino GP- The Track - similar to Catalunya, but also quite different- The Favorites - the unexpected rider that could challenge the Marquez brothers- The Watch List - KTM continues to perform, but can Aprilia catch back up?- The Hot Seat - yeah...Pecco is there. Can Misano help him recover?- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP RaceWho do you think will win the SanMarinoGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marc Marquez finally loses a MotoGP race. To another Marquez. But only after he loses the Sprint...but also wins it. I recap the surprises, excellent on-track action, and KTM's strong weekend in Catalunya on the post-race show!The Rundown:- Qualifying - All of the Fabios come out of Q1 to have a fast weekend- Sprint Race - Marc wins the race after he had already lost it- KTM provides the excitement- Fabio Quartararo is really, really good.- The Sprint features action from start to finish- The MotoGP Race - Alex delivers - but a Marquez still dominates- KTM provides the excitement- Enea Bastianini's skill and the RC-16 finally mesh- Acosta, Quartararo, and Ogura all perform fine, despite their result- Pecco...isn't doing great- The MotoGP Championship picture - still on-track for Motegi- My take on the CatalanGPWhat did you think of Catalunya? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Honda and VR46 are making moves - predictable ones - and the 2026 grid is nearly complete. I analyze the latest rider signings, and then try to figure out whether Marc Marquez can continue his epic win streak this weekend at Catalunya!The Rundown:- MotoGP News: Silly Season deals that aren't so silly- Honda Signs Luca Marini - why boring makes total sense- Honda Also Signs Johann Zarco - because old guys rule- VR46 signs Franco Morbidelli - and nobody is surprised- Catalunya! My preview of round 15 of the World Championship- The Track - with the chance of a thrilling finish- The Favorites - can anyone catch Marc- The Watch List - three riders on the rise- The Hot Seat - can Enea keep it going?- The Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP RaceWho do you think will win the CatalanGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Balaton Park provided new challenges, surprises, and a few things we've never seen before. But through it all, Marc continues to be next-level. I recap the action - and some of the unusual occurrences - of the HungarianGP!The Rundown:- What happens when there is a tie in Q1? We found out this weekend- Qualifying: Two riders come out of Q1 to sit on the front row- Chain-reaction penalty for Alex Marquez and Jack Miller - Sprint Race: VR46 comeback, Marc doesn't break a sweat- Fabio Quartararo penalty- MotoGP Race: Marc gets roughed up. It doesn't matter- Another young rider makes a late charge for second- Aprilia is looking better and better- Why Honda losing out on Jorge Martin was the right thing for now - Marini is what they need- WSBK needs to get Pol Espargaro a ride- Pecco Bagnaia is struggling, but it isn't THAT bad- The MotoGP Championship Picture: I do a LOT of math. The end result is still the same - Motegi- My take on Balaton ParkWhat did you think of the HungarianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

New track, new country - but will it still be the same result? MotoGP races for the first time ever at Balaton Park - I try to figure out if anyone can take advantage to challenge Marc Marquez. Plus - a big Silly Season rumor, and my picks for the return of the HungarianGP!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- Has Diogo Moreira made his decision? Yamaha, or Honda?- Hungary! I preview the first HungarianGP in over 20 years- Balaton Park - a technical, hard braking change of pace- The Favorites - Marc is the man, but he could have a new challenger- The Watch List - what is up with Pecco? And a pair of young riders on the rise- The Hot Seat - Opportinity awaits at a different-style track- The Picks! For the Sprint, and the MotoGP RaceWho do you think will win the HungarianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marc Marquez dominates, but Fermin Aldeguer steals the show! I break down the MotoGP action from Marc's first Red Bull Ring victory, including the surprise performances - both good and bad. Plus - I predict when the title will be decided!The Rundown:- Qualifying: Bezz turns things around in a big way, with an assist from The Doctor- The Sprint Race: Disaster for Pecco, KTM looks good, the Marquez brothers look great- The MotoGP Race: Have you heard? Marc won his first MotoGP race at the Red Bull Ring!- Fermin Aldeguer steals the spotlight with a late charge- Should Marc be worried? (spoiler alert: no)- Bezz contines to prove Aprilia is making major progress- Acosta keeps the youth movement building toward the future- Pecco needs a major reset in focus and approach- The MotoGP Championship - I predict when it will be official- My take on the Red Bull RingWhat did you think of the AustrianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Let's get racing again! The Summer Break is over, and it's time to see if anyone can challenge Marc Marquez the second half of the season. I discuss rumors about Yamaha and Honda shopping for a Moto2 star, and preview the AustrianGP at the Red Bull Ring!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- Did Jorge Martin make his decision at the perfect time?- Is Jack Miller going from being in jeopardy to a promotion?- Honda and Yamaha may be fighting over the same Moto2 rider- Free streaming service in the U.S. - Liberty makes their first move- The Red Bull Ring! My Preview of the AustrianGP:- The Favorites - is this the weekend for Pecco?- The Watch List - where is the ceiling for Jorge Martin?- The Hot Seat - Alex Rins is suddenly looking over his shoulder- The Picks! For the Sprint, and the MotoGP raceWho do you think will win the AustrianGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Marc continues to dominate, Martin makes a big decision, and I have to talk about...tire pressure rules. Again. I break down the MotoGP action and podium surprises in Brno, and give my opinion of the CzechGP!The Rundown:- Jorge Martin decides his future - what are the implications?- Brno! My Recap of the CzechGP:- Qualifying: Pecco's comeback, Marc's bad luck- The Sprint: Here we go with the tire-pressure rule, again...- KTM shows up big in the Sprint- The MotoGP Race: Another round, another double-win for Marc- Bezzecchi shows everyone (including Martin) once again how good the RS-GP is- Pedro Acosta and the KTM finally get along- Pecco fades, Alex falters- Jorge Martin's return promises big things- The MotoGP Championship Picture- My Take on Brno!What did you think of the CzechGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

The CzechGP is back, Jorge Martin is back, Silly Season is heating up - the stage is set for drama in Brno! I preview the weekend, discuss the return of the Champ, the Moto2 rider stirring up the pacddock, then make picks for the CzechGP!The Rundown:- Brno is back! Why this previously forgotten track is actually really cool- MotoGP Silly Season News - Diogo is in Demand- CzechGP Preview:- The Track - fast, flowing and senic- The Favorites - does Marc have an even bigger advantage?- The Watch List - Jorge Martin returns- The Hot Seat - last chance for the Pramac riders- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP raceWho do you think will win the CzechGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Nothing was capable of stopping Marc Marquez in Germany. Not even Marc Marquez. But while Marc was dominating, half the field was exploring the area's finest gravel traps. I recap a wild weekend of wrecks and surprises at Sachaenring!The Rundown- Qualifying: wet, wild, and with a pair of big wrecks- Sprint: Marc spots the field a few spots, and still shows them how it's done- Aprilia and Yamaha show that they can compete on a level playing field- The MotoGP Race: Marc is Marc. Everyone else wrecks- Nobody wanted to keep second place- The podium we've come to expect was also the unlikely one- Jack Miller, Fabio Quartararo up their game- The MotoGP Championship picture - the math is looking good. For just one rider- My Take on SachsenringWhat did you think of the GermanGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!