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Adam Wheeler

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Motorcycle racing writer. MotoGP, MXGP & more. Author of 'Motorcycle Grand Prix: Insider stories from world championship racing' out now: https://amzn.eu/d/2azW8zY

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Ten minutes with MX2 championship leader Simon Laengenfelder: β€œThings can turn around in this sport like crazy.” The Red Bull KTM rider and red plate holder for the last seven rounds of the MX2 series talks about maturation, pressure, relocation and his Grand Prix future.

New MXGP Blog post, and a chat with the current MX2 championship leader on his 2025 maturity, sharing a team with the Coenens, being a 'nice guy' and whether the MXGP class is the next step: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/ten-minute.... Pic by Jordi Wheeler.

11.08.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stark have announced the new 1.2 version of the VARG motocrosser: new battery, new frame, updated powertrain, and innovative dash smartphone & more. KYB, Brembo & 60hp or 80hp versions plus a two-year warranty on the full bike. I rode the prototype and loved it. Expect to pay less than 12,500k euros

05.08.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coenen shuffles the sands of time through MXGP’s hardest arena An appreciation for a special talent at a special place as Lucas Coenen left an indelible stamp on MXGP last weekend in Belgium.

Lommel MXGP and Lucas Coenen. A reflection and a place in history: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/coenen-shu.... Pics by Jordi Wheeler.

04.08.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honda have bagged an important trophy in 2025, and 50% of it was due to this man (pictured). Have a read of my last Motorsport Magazine column about Johann Zarco to discover a bit more about MotoGP's individualistic racer: www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...

03.08.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Walking to a different tune: Johann Zarco is MotoGP's appealing survivor The Honda LCR rider was responsible for one of MotoGP's most heartrending moments this season so far, and the veteran is by no means a passenger as he hits 35 years of age

One of MotoGP's more curious characters. A new column for @Motor_Sport: www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...

23.07.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sibling rivalry: Will the all-MΓ‘rquez MotoGP battle come to blows? Alex MΓ‘rquez has finished runner-up to older brother Marc in 13 of 20 MotoGP race starts this season and after last weekend's Dutch TT Grand Prix it seems some impatience is brewing with the sibling d...

When two brothers go to war? New MotoGP column for @Motor_Sport www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...

02.07.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So we can all roll down them!

28.06.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love it. Yamaha's 70th anniversary livery here at Assen for the track's centennial. I think every MotoGP team should run at least one special livery during the season.

27.06.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wheelspin at almost 230mph: Why Mugello is MotoGP's wildest track Mugello has been the home of Rossi mania and lately a fortress for Ducati… but the Italian circuit is chiefly synonymous for the biggest rush in MotoGP racing

Fresh MotoGP column for MotorSport examining some of the speed and β€˜limits’ of Mugello. Did you know GP bikes are recording nearly 400kmph over the famous β€˜jump’? www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...

25.06.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Motorcycle Grand Prix: Insider stories…’ has been on sale for almost three months and the reactions and comments have been truly lovely and immense to read/hear. A major thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy so far. amzn.eu/d/hkgGLKh

25.06.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mugello MotoGP press room monitors have frozen on an image that seems somehow quite appropriate for 2025 to-date

22.06.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Art?

22.06.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Views from Mugello yesterday. Steaming hot in Tuscany. San Donato is an amazing place to watch MotoGP speed, bravery and adhesion. Fancy new entry to the paddock as well.

22.06.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Factory Ducati special 'renaissance' livery for today in Mugello. Love how the Italian MotoGP teams and riders embrace this trend at their home event

22.06.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good motocross photograph here by my 16-year-old from the German Grand Prix. It's always energising to see kids find a new little passion for something. Jordi has a decent eye as well.

20.06.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spain’s next one? Oriol Oliver is the slow-burn talent that is gaining attention in MXGP Not every rider can sizzle through the Grand Prix ranks like a Herlings, Roczen, Prado or Coenen but Oriol Oliver is showing his potential in a last roll of MX2.

MXGP's slow burn talent to come good? Also, the role of teams like Gabriel SS24 KTM in keeping the grand prix gate stocked: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/spains-nex...

20.06.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brad Binder’s Crew Chief Andres Madrid: β€œWe are trying a lot of stuff to get back the confidence” The South African Grand Prix winner is striving to reverse a tough trend of results in 2025 and his Crew Chief insists KTM are doing all they can to help the 29-year-old get back in podium contention.

A few MotoGP and MXGP stories, interviews and comment on the Substack platform in the last days: ViΓ±ales, Binder, Renaux and more. Have a browse. It's all free: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/brad-binde...

19.06.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maxime Renaux on his 2025 MXGP β€˜serving’, and riding through injury: β€œIt’s like going to [motocross] war” The factory Yamaha star tucks into the adversity of 2025, the frustrations of racing through physical setbacks and his future

The story of Yamaha's star MXGP rider in 2025. Might have gone a bit heavy on the culinary side: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/maxime-ren...

16.06.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Kory. Good spot. It might also be true that I called Marco and we both agreed it could be better to forget the 2024 season altogether πŸ˜€

11.06.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rolling with the punches and delivering a few: Aprilia MotoGP boss speaks Massimo Rivola has brought F1 experience to MotoGP and Aprilia since 2019, and even managed to sign the 2024 world champion before a sensational contract flare-up. We got him to talk about cars, bikes...

First MotoGP blog for MotorSport (thanks @matoxley.bsky.social) and a special chat with one of the main honchos of the paddock on dealing with riders, F1/MotoGP, changes to come and pugilism! www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...

11.06.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Drones, helicopters, shoulders, graphics, radios: How Dorna are pumping up MotoGP TV production Live Production Director, Enrique Serra, on how MotoGP is keeping ahead of the game with developments for MotoGP through the screen.

If you are watching MotoGP mainly through a screen (aren't we all?) then this might be of interest: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/drones-hel...

06.06.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to TelegraphSport for the best and most diverse UK coverage. Here’s the MotoGP write-up from Silverstone in Monday’s paper.

26.05.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
EXCLUSIVE: Brothers Marc and Alex Marquez discuss their thrilling #MotoGP rivalry ❀️
YouTube video by TNT Sports EXCLUSIVE: Brothers Marc and Alex Marquez discuss their thrilling #MotoGP rivalry ❀️

TNT Sports have a very good double interview with the Marquez brothers

youtu.be/hDhp5iy0q_A?...

25.05.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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MotoGP, British Grand Prix 2025 live: Latest race updates from Silverstone

Want MotoGP content from Silverstone today? Get on the live Blog with Telegraph Sport for the next couple of hours: www.telegraph.co.uk/motogp/2025/...

25.05.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some special content and Live Blog material on the MotoGP UK Grand Prix coming up this Sunday on @TelegraphSport from Silverstone. Get on the site from 12.30 GMT! www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/

23.05.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anyone still fancy a copy? 'Motorcycle Grand Prix' is on sale here in the Silverstone Museum bookshop. Thanks to Jason Moir for the photo...

22.05.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MotoE 2025: A third year of Ducati power but does the series still feel relevant? Le Mans plugged MotoE back into action for another seven-round contest and the seventh campaign since the championship entered the MotoGP support card in 2019. But is the series running out of charge?

MotoE: Still relevant? Floating along? Or still showing the possibilities of alternative tech in MotoGP? Some thoughts and words from a person that knows best: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/motoe-2025... (photo by motogp.com)

22.05.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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David Alonso: An authentic Grand Prix star back in the learning phase The recording-breaking Moto3 world champion talks about the move and mindset of the Moto2 mountain.

First published on the temple to motorsports that is Speedweek but here's the English version of how David Alonso is wading through Moto2. I grabbed some time with the record-breaker two weeks ago in Le Mans: ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/david-alon... (Photo by Aspar Team)

21.05.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 487: A look ahead to the UKGP in a world according to Cal Adam, David and Neil are delighted to be joined by Cal Crutchlow to talk about the UK Grand Prix, Silverstone, MotoGP in 2025 and plenty more.

Arguably you can't get a better guest to talk about MotoGP at Silverstone. Have a listen to the brand new Paddock Pass Podcast: on.soundcloud.com/HccAvtVbVcFg... @motomatters.com & @neilmorrison87.bsky.social on the mics also with special pic by CormacGP

19.05.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI had forgotten how gnarly it is to try and win a championship.” 2025 Supercross winner Cooper Webb talks about refreshed ingredients for success As the chequered flag fell in Salt Lake City just two points decided the 2025 Supercross series and Cooper Webb prevailed, becoming the sixth premier class champ to win with two different brands.

Cooper Webb talks a third Supercross title, the life changes that helped the 2025 push and more. New Blog post up now! ontrackoffroad.substack.com/p/i-had-forg... (pic by Align Media/Feld)

15.05.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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