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Acosta Crashes the Party as Aprilia Bests Ducati: ThaiGP Recap! - MotoGP Podcast Action, controversy, and...a tire that ran away from Marc Marquez. Plus, Aprilia took the fight to Ducati: I recap the Thailand MotoGP opener!

The 2026 #MotoGP season started with action, drama, controversy, and…a tire that tried to run away from Marc Marquez. More importantly – Aprilia took the fight to Ducati, and Pedro Acosta took the fight to everyone in the start of what might be a wild MotoGP Championship. I recap the #ThaiGP!

Time to Race! Thailand MotoGP Preview - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast The 2026 MotoGP season is here! I preview the season-opening ThailandGP, and then make picks for the race - and for the 2026 season!

The 2026 #MotoGP season is here! Will Ducati and the Marquez brothers stay on top of the series, or can Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia challenge them for the crown? I preview the season-opening #ThailandGP, and then make picks for the race – and for the 2026 season! #ThaiGP

2026 Preview: Preseason Testing, Rider Salaries - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast I talk about the rider opinions of their own chances heading into the 2026 MotoGP season, rank the manufacturer and discuss minimum salaries.

Do preseason testing results make a difference? Kind of. I talk about the riders’ opinions of their own chances heading into the 2026 #MotoGP season, then rank the manufacturers. Plus – we discuss minimum rider salaries.

2026 Preview: The Wildest Silly Season Yet? - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast Bezzecchi is staying put. Marc is, too. After that - nearly everone else is on the move in what promises to be a crazy MotoGP Silly Season!

Marco Bezzecchi is staying put. Marc Marquez will, too. After that - nearly everone else is on the move in what promises to be a crazy Silly Season. Do riders know what they are getting into for 2027? I analyze the rumors & talk about who is headed to the right place to start the 850cc #MotoGP era.

2026 Preview: Phillip Island is Leaving. Is There a Strategy? - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast Shocking news that Phillip Island is off the schedule in 2027. I discuss why, along with Liberty's first changes in Part 1 of our 2026 MotoGP preview!

And...we're back! With a LOT to talk about. I'm kicking off a four-part season preview by talking about the shocking news that Phillip Island is off the #MotoGP schedule in 2027: why, along with the positives and negatives. Plus - Liberty is already making changes - I break them down.

MotoGP Season Ends on an Aprilia Cliffhanger - Is Ducati in Trouble Next Year? - MotoGP Podcast I break down the ValenciaGP action, talk about what it means for the balance of power in MotoGP between Ducati and Aprilia for next season!

Valencia opened with Ducati, but ended overwhelmingly with Aprilia – is 2026 set for a showdown between the Italian manufacturers? I break down the #ValenciaGP action, talk about what it means for the balance of power in #MotoGP, and recap the Championship!

Portimao Puts on a Show, and ValenciaGP Preview! - MotoGP Podcast Portugal gives us a thrilling sprint! I break down the MotoGP action from Portimao, and preview the season finale in the ValenciaGP!

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!

MotoGP Hits the Rollercoaster: PortugueseGP Preview - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast I preview the PortugueseGP, discuss the terrifying Moto3 crash, and make MotoGP picks for picks for Portimão!

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!

Will Aprilia Upstage Ducati Again? Sepang Preview! - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast Aprilia took the fight directly to Ducati - and won - in Australia. But Sepang is much friendlier to the Desmos. I preview the MalaysianGP!

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! #motogp

More Podium Surprises, More Seagulls! AustralianGP Recap - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast Aprilia is amazing at Phillip Island, and we get another surprise winner! I recap the action, smoke, birds, and twists of the AustralianGP!

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!

Who Wins a Race That has no Marc? AustralianGP Preview! - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast Marc is out, Bezz has a big penalty - the door is open for surprises at Phillip Island! I discuss Marc, Diogo Moreira, & AustralianGP picks!

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.

A Ducati Hangover? Action and Surprises in Mandalika! - MotoGP Podcast Even the part that went as expected in Mandalika...didn't go as expected! I recap the MotoGP action and surprises in a thrilling IndonesianGP!

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!

Will we Finally get a Marc-Pecco Showdown? Indonesia Preview! - MotoGP Podcast Marc Marquez Championship wrapped up, Pecco Bagnaia dominated Motegi - are they set for a showdown in Mandalika? I preview the IndonesianGP!

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!

Ducati's Magic Engine, Honda Enters the Chat, Marc Makes History - Motegi Recap - MotoGP Podcast I recap the action from the JapaneseGP - Bagnaia's return to form, Honda stepping up - and the biggest Championship story of the MotoGP era!

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!

Will This be Championship Weekend for Marc? Motegi Preview - MotoGP Podcast Marc Marquez has his first chance to lock up the 2025 MotoGP title in Motegi - can he do it? I preview the Japanese GP, and make picks!

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!

Aprilia and Ducati Battle, KTM Loses Chains. Misano Post-Race Show! - MotoGP Podcast Bezzecchi wows the home crowd (with a fake leg!), Marc storms back, and KTM keeps breaking. I recap a wild San Marino GP weekend!

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.

Can Misano Bring Home-Field Advantage to Bezz, Bastianini, and Bagnaia? - MotoGP Podcast From Marquez country to Bagnaia & Bezzecchi’s home turf – will Misano surprise? I break down the KTM sale, preview & make GP picks!

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! #MotoGP #SanMarinoGP

The Marquez Win Streak is Over. But Also Still Going. Catalunya was Fun! - MotoGP Podcast Marc Marquez finally loses a MotoGP race. To another Marquez. I recap the surprises, on-track action, & KTM's great performance in Catalunya!

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! #CatalanGP #CatalunyaGP

2026 Grid Almost Set - Catalunya Preview - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast Honda and VR46 lock in riders as the 2026 grid takes shape. I break down the signings and ask: can Marc’s win streak survive Catalunya?

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! #MotoGP #CatalunyaGP

New Track? No Problem. Marc Powers Through Hungary - MotoGP Podcast Balaton Park brought surprises and firsts, but Marc Marquez stays untouchable. I recap the dramatic twists of the HungarianGP!

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 #MotoGP action - and some of the unusual occurrences - of the #HungarianGP!

Balaton Park Debut - Can Anyone Challenge Marc? - MotoGP Podcast MotoGP hits Balaton Park for the first time! Can anyone stop Marc Marquez on new turf? Plus, Silly Season rumors and HungarianGP picks!

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!

AustrianGP: Marc on Repeat, Aldeguer Hits Fast-Forward - MotoGP Podcast Marc Marquez dominates, Fermin Aldeguer steals the show! I break down AustrianGP, the performances good and bad & my MotoGP title prediction!

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! #AustrianGP

MotoGP is Back! Austria Preview, Yamaha and Honda Silly Season Rumors - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast The break is over, can anyone challenge Marc Marquez the second half? I discss Yamaha, Honda Silly Season rumors, and preview the AustrianGP!

Let’s get racing again! The #MotoGP 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!

Another Marquez Sweep, Another Martin Plot Twist. CzechGP Recap! - MotoGP Podcast Marc dominates, Martin makes a big decision, and I have to talk tire pressure rules. Again. I break down MotoGP action and surprises in Brno!

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!

Martin Makes His Return - And So Does Brno! - Motoweek MotoGP Podcast The CzechGP is back, Jorge Martin is back, Silly Season is heating up - the stage is set for drama! I preview and make picks for Brno!

The CzechGP is back, Jorge Martin is back, Silly Season is heating up – the stage is set for #MotoGP 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!

Sachsenring is Marc’s World, Everyone Else Is Just Crashing In It - MotoGP Podcast Nothing was capable of stopping Marc Marquez in Germany. Not even Marc. I recap a wild weekend of wrecks and surprises at Sachaenring!

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! #MotoGP #GermanGP

Martin MotoGP Test, and Can Anyone Beat the King of the Ring? - MotoGP Podcast Does anyone have a chance against Marquez in the GermanGP? Plus - things are set for a Jorge Martin return, MotoGP news, Sachsenring picks!

Marc. Sachsenring. I think we all know how this is likely to end up. I try to figure out if anyone has a chance against Marquez in the #GermanGP. Plus - things are set for a Jorge Martin return, but how will it actually go? I talk #MotoGP news, along with my preview and picks for Germany!

One Marquez Wins, One Marquez Wrecks, and Major Martin Drama in Assen - MotoGP Podcast Marc Marquez survives challenges, Alex suffers a setback, and Jorge Martin contract drama: I recap all of the MotoGP action in Assen!

Marc Marquez survives multiple challenges at the #DutchGP, Alex suffers a huge setback, and Jorge Martin tries to nuke his Aprilia contract: I recap all of the #MotoGP action in Assen, which featured as much drama off-track as we saw on it.

The ACTUAL Assen Preview: Can Pecco Come Back at the Cathedral? - MotoGP Podcast MotoGP hits the Cathedral of Speed, can Pecco rebound from Mugello? I discuss the DutchTT, the Liberty Media takeover, and picks for Assen!

Sorry about that! This is the ACTUAL Assen Preview show!

#MotoGP hits the Cathedral of Speed, but can Pecco rebound from Mugello? I preview the #DutchTT, discuss the Liberty Media takeover, and make picks for Assen! #DutchGP

Pecco and Marc Finally Face Off, but did Bagnaia Give Up? - MotoGP Podcast Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez lit up Mugello with a fierce five-lap showdown - but what happened to Pecco at the end? I recap the ItalianGP!

Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez lit up Mugello with a fierce five-lap showdown full of contact, aggression, and crowd-roaring drama - but what happened to Pecco at the end? I recap the #ItalianGP, and try to figure out if Bagnaia's #MotoGP title hopes are finished.