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Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia put on a show in a fierce battle for an advantage in the MotoGP championship. But is it all too little, too late for Pecco? I recap the amazing action of the MalaysianGP, talk about the championship picture, and tell you who I think will win the Title!

The Rundown

- Season finale moved to Catalunya - a wise choice
- Sepang! My recap of the MalaysianGP:
- Qualifying - the gauntlet is thrown down by Pecco with a stunning lap
- Sprint - 'The Rematch' starts with what could be the biggest mistake of the year
- Marc Marquez is still good
- MotoGP Race - A big wreck, followed by an absolute stunner in the opening laps
- Pecco gets the win he needs - but is it enough? 
- Jorge Martin aces the strategy this weekend
- The MotoGP Championship picture - is it over already?
- My take on the MalaysianGP

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The MotoGP Championship drama will be more intense than ever in Sepang - can Jorge Martin make a decisive move, or will Pecco Bagnaia keep his hopes alive for a third-straight Title? I preview the MalaysianGP!

The Rundown:

- Valencia round could be in question due to tragic flooding
- Sepang! My full preview of Round 19 of the MotoGP Championship - the MalaysianGP!
- The Track - Ducati will be the one to beat, but this place usually produces surprises
- Will the weather be a factor? 
- The Favorites - The Title Challengers face their biggest test yet with the Championship on the line
- My Watch List - who could surprise in Sepang?
- The Hot Seat - close battles in the Rider Standings could take center stage
- The Picks! My picks for the Sprint, and the MotoGP Race - could we have a tie in the Championship heading to the season finale?

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Jorge Martin was better in the Sprint. Pecco Bagnaia was better in the MotoGP race. And the Championship battle gets closer as a result. Who has the upper hand? I'll tell you, along with my recap of the ThailandGP!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: Bagnaia takes the first shot with an amazing lap
- Sprint Race: A non-contender steps up with a surprising performance
- Martin gets aggressive and it doesn't pay off, but then later it does
- MotoGP Race: Rain increases the degree of difficulty
- Marc brings the excitement, Pecco brings the poise
- Pedro Acosta and Jack Miller put on the best show of the day
- The MotoGP Championship Picture: and who I think has the advantage now
- Factory Ducati wins the Team Title, Martin the Independent Rider Championship
- My Take on the ThailandGP

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Jorge Martin has the points. Pecco Bagnaia has the experience. And Marc Marquez just wants the wins. Are we headed toward an epic showdown at the exciting Chang International Circuit? I preview the ThailandGP, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Buriram! My Preview of Round 18 of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship - the ThailandGP
- The Track: which has given us three thrilling finishes in four races
- The Favorites: Is there more Championship drama onthe horizon?
- My Watch List: Are ther eany non-Ducati riders that can pose a threat?
- The Hot Seat:The one rider that, more than anyone else, has to perform this weekend.
- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP Races

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Marc Marquez looked amazing at Phillip Island, while Jorge Martin is putting pressure on Pecco in the MotoGP Title race! I recap all of the Australian MotoGP action, review the Championship picture, and give my take on the weekend.

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race: Martin is masterful, but what happened to Pecco Bagnaia?
- Vinales-Bezzecchi wreck - and why aero can be as bad as it is helpful
- Saturday penalties should be served in Saturday races
- Jack Miller eliminates the final remaining wildlife on Phillip Island
- MotoGP Race: How is Marc so good on the GP23?
- Another weird tear-off problem
- Pecco is talking about Aragon right now? Aragon isn't the problem.
- MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on the AustralianGP

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So Motegi wasn't exactly exciting. But now MotoGP heads to one of the most thrilling tracks in the sport - Phillip Island! I talk about what makes this circuit so special, and whether we might see another classic shootout this weekend. Plus: picks for the AustralianGP.

The Rundown:

- Phillip Island! My preview of Round 17 of the MotoGP World Championship:
- The Track: Home of some all-time classic MotoGP races
- The Favorites: The Title contenders will battle it out, but Marc Marquez' history here looms large
- My Watch List: A rookie, a veteran, and someone in-between
- The Hot Seat: Two riders looking to get their mojo back, and one hometown hero
- The Picks! For both the Sprint and the MotoGP race

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Just when he needs points the most, Pecco Bagnaia finds them. A little bit of speed, a little bit of strategy and a little bit of luck get him the double. I recap all of the MotoGP action in Motegi, look at the Championship picture, and give my take on the JapaneseGP!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: even when Marc doesn't make a mistake, he makes a mistake. But Martin makes a bigger one
- Sprint Race: one more rider tosses a win into the gravel trap with and unforced error
- Pecco gets lucky, Marc and Martin move up
- MotoGP Race: where was the action?
- Acosta continues to tease us
- Another pair of big comebacks
- Pecco puts it all together
- Other impressive riders - including Morbidelli on the move
- The MotoGP Championship - things are fun again - I'll tell you who has the advantage
- My take on the JapaneseGP

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Jorge Martin comes roaring back from his Sprint mistake to dominate the IndonesianGP, but is Sunday enough to make up for Saturday? I recap all of the MotoGP action in Mandalika, talk about the Championship race, and give my take on the weekend!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: One rider shines, another falters (again!), and a third pulls off something unbelievable
- Sprint Race: Martin's small mistake makes a big difference
- Factory Ducati capitalizes on the situation
- Marc is back in video game mode
- MotoGP Race: Off-track Championship tension fuels Martin 
- The unsung hero of the race was on a KTM
- Pecco's salvage job should have been one spot higher
- Bezzecchi and Morbidelli continue to climb
- The Championship Picture: What could have been for Martin without the mistake (hint - he'd be in great shape right about now), and who has the advantage now
- My take on Mandalika

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Jorge Martin has the points, Pecco Bagnaia has the Championship experience. Who will win in the end? The all-important flyaway rounds start in Lombok - I talk about the contenders, potential surprise riders, and make picks for the IndonesianGP!

The Rundown

- MotoGP News: Two track announcements for 2025 - one good, one...not so much
- Mandalika! My preview of the IndonesianGP:

- The Track - and how weather may play a major role
- The Favorites: The Title Contenders are set to battle, but there is a potential spoiler

- The Watch List: including a few potential surprises
- The Hot Seat: who needs to perform this weekend?

- My Picks for Mandalika! The Sprint and the MotoGP race

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Misano finally delivers the excitement we were looking for a few weeks ago! I recap all of the MotoGP action from the Emilia Romagna GP - including the controverisal pass - then review the championship picture, and give my take on the weekend!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: Pecco sets the bar high, and almost comes up with an unbelievable lap time
- Sprint Race: the top contenders go head-to-head, and home-field advantage wins
- MotoGP Race: A big mistake, and an even bigger pass on the final lap
- My take on 'the pass' - did Bastianini cross the line?
- Why Jorge Martin looked like a Championship rider
- What happened with Pecco?
- Marc is really good
- Ducati does something really cool for one of their riders
- The MotoGP Championship Picture
- My Take on the EmiliaRomagnaGP

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Are there really 'passport slots' on the MotoGP grid? Maybe, but it doesn't really matter. I analyze the Silly Season moves from Trackhouse, LCR and Yamaha, and then preview the Emilia Romagna GP at Misano!

The Rundown:

- MotoGP Silly Season News:
- Why Trackhouse made the right decision with Ai Ogura
- Can Oliveira help Yamaha? 
- LCR's controversial move...that isn't all that controversial
- Jack Miller's passport doesn't have to be the reason he goes to Pramac
- Misano! I preview the Emilia Romagna GP
- Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races

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After a sleepy Saturday Sprint, Sunday's SanMarinoGP brought unexpected surprises, along with some weather...that really wasn't. I recap the MotoGP action from Misano on the show!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying gives us an interesting - but not totally unexpected - front row
- Sprint Race: Ducati runs the table. But why is the winner a surprise?
- MotoGP Race: Well that was odd: weather that never was, and strategy that strikes out
- Marc has nothing to lose - so he doesn't
- Jorge Martin forgets a basic racing strategy
- Pecco finishes in the same position - with a much different result
- KTM once again has encouraging results
- The MotoGP Championship Picture: back down to single-digits
- My take on the San Marino GP

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Jorge Martin once again leads the MotoGP standings, but Pecco Bagnaia will have home-field advantage in Italy - will that alone be enough to close the gap? I talk about the Championship drama heading into the San Marino GP, and make picks for the race?

The Rundown:

- Misano! My full preview of the SanMarinoGP!
- The Track: which hasn't always been a Ducati dream
- The Favorites: the contenders are evenly matched, while a third rider is poised to upset the balance of power once again
- My Watch List: including a pair of hometown riders
- The Hot Seat: two former winners, and one rider who recently returned
- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races

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Marc Marquez channels his younger self in an epic Aragon display, while we get even more Championship drama thanks to a controversial incident with Pecco Bagnaia. I recap all of the action from the AragonGP on the show!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: tricky conditions, and an impressive pole run
- Sprint: one rider dominates, while a championship contender has a bad day
- MotoGP: one rider dominates, while a championship contender has an even worse day
- My take on the big wreck
- KTM can walk away from the weekend happy
- What happened to Aprilia? And one rider I was not a fan of in this one
- The MotoGP Championship picture - another round, another change at the top

- My take on the AragonGP

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Ok, so there could have been more action. But we got yet another big change in the MotoGP standings, and saw mistakes from some top riders in the sport. I recap the action in the AustrianGP, talk about the Championship, and give my take on the Red Bull Ring!

The Rundown:
- Qualifying - record-breaking session hints at an intense race
- Sprint Race - Martin makes a mistake...and it doesn't change anything
- MotoGP Race - Marc makes a mistake...and I don't think it changes anything
- One rider dominates - what it means for the championship balance
- A few riders that stepped up unexpectedly
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My Take on the AustrianGP

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Ducati has dominated at the Red Bull Ring, but hometown heroes KTM have never been far behind. Can Miller, Binder and Acosta keep up with the Desmos? I preview the AustrianGP, the Championship battle, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:
- The Red Bull Ring! My Preview of the AustrianGP
- The track, and why Ducati runs so well here
- The Favorites - who can leave Styria with the Championship lead?
- My Watch List - riders with a story coming into the weekend
- The Hot Seat - who has to perfom (and what it could mean for Jack Miller)
- The Picks!

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Silverstone surprises, Ducati domination, and another twist in the MotoGP Championship! I recap all of the BritishGP action, talk about the Title race, and give my take on the weekend!

The Rundown:

- A veteran rider has a record-setting Q2
- Sprint: Ducati teamwork minimizes a big mistake
- MotoGP: Ducati teamwork minimizes a big mistake
- The first back-to-back Silverstone MotoGP winner in over a decade
- Both Pecco and Enea are making mistakes - why? And who can overcome them more quickly?
- The rider that has turned around his career in less than a year
- MotoGP Championship picture - do we have a three-way battle in the making?
- My Take on the BritishGP

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MotoGP goes retro for Silverstone, but the Championship contenders are focused on the future. I preview this weekend's BritishGP, and give you my picks for both races!

The Rundown:

- My picks on the retro liveries
- World Ducati Week drama - why it isn't a big deal
- Silverstone! My preview of Round 10 of the MotoGP Championship
- The Track
- The Favorites - Pecco and Martin are set to square off again
- My Watch List - including a sentimental pick
- The Hot Seat - Silly Season is almost over
- The Picks!

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The GermanGP seemed to be as much about luck as it was performance - I recap a wild and unpredictable weekend at the Sachsenring that featured big comebacks, bigger mistakes, and a shakeup in the Championship!

The Rundown:

- How much bad luck can Marc Marquez have in one weekend?
- The real surprises start in qualifying
- Sprint Race - Martin stops Pecco's charge in the points. Briefly.
- MotoGP Race  - One corner could make a season's worth of difference
- Marc pulls off another epic comeback
- Trackhouse turns heads
- The 'podium brothers'
- One Ducati rider finally starts to find his way
- The MotoGP Championship picture - things are a LOT different now
- My take on the GermanGP

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Marc Marquez is a legend in Germany - but can he hold off Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin? I preview Sachsenring, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Sachsenring - my full preview of Round 9 of the MotoGP Championship
- The Track - a lot of left turns, but a great place to race
- The Favorites - Ducati leads the way
- My Watch List - which rider can move their team forward?
- The Hot Seat - three riders that have to perform
- The Picks - can anyone beat Marc Marquez at Sachsenring?

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The MotoGP Silly Season surprises just keep on coming! Pramac's long-rumored move to Yamaha is happening, and some people are calling it a Disaster for Ducati. But is it really? I tell you why Ducati might actually come out a little better off, and how big of a boost Pramac will be for Yamaha. 

The Rundown:

- Pramac to Yamaha: another big Silly Season move in MotoGP.
- Why Pramac is leaving Ducati - it isn't what they are saying publically.
- What does this move mean for Yamaha? Spoiler, it is a really good thing.
- What is Ducati losing?
- Did Ducati mess everything up losing multiple riders, and now an entire team?
- Why Ducati might be better off in the end. 

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One rider absolutely dominates in Assen, and the MotoGP Championship gets even closer heading toward the summer break! I recap all of the Dutch TT action on the show, recap the Rider Standings, and give my take on the weekend.

The Rundown:

- Qualifying - a track record, and a penalty for a top rider
- Sprint Race - everything goes to plan, and one Ducati rider has a big comeback
- MotoGP Race - everything goes to plan, and one Ducati rider has an even bigger comeback
- Late penalties hit two top finishers
- An overlooked rider that teams should be looking at for next season
- MotoGP Championship Picture: a two-rider race is now super-close
- My take on the Dutch TT

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Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini and Marco Bezzecchi all get back on track for Ducati after signing with different manufacturers for next season. Will they get the same level of support? Will it effect the MotoGP Championship? I preview the Dutch TT, then make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Assen! My full preview of the Dutch TT
- Big Silly Season moves mean there could be some uncomfortable moments in the paddock
- The Track - the iconic TT Circuit Assen (with some history tossed in).
- The Favorites - Pecco is strong, but will Martin have the support to compete?
- My Watch List - a trio of non-Ducati riders with interesting stories coming into Assen
- The Hot Seat - two riders that should try to perform this weekend, and one that has to
- My Picks - for the Sprint and the MotoGP Race

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In a year of big Silly Season moves, Marc Marquez will be headed to the Ducati Factory Team next year. Why did they pick Marc over Jorge Martin? I'll tell you what I think, along with analyzing how it all went down!

The Rundown:

- Marc Marquez signs a multiyear contract with the Factory Ducati Team
- How did the deal happen? Was there an ultimatum for Marc and Martin?
- Can Marc win podiums, races, or even a championship in 2025? You might be surprised on my opinion...
- Did Ducati make the right move?
- My take on why they picked Marc Marquez

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Aprilia scores big in Silly Season! In a surprise announcement, they announce that Jorge Martin will jump from Ducati to the RS-GP in 2025 - we talk about how the deal happened, and whether it was a good move!

The Rundown:

- Aprilia drops a bomb on the paddock - stealing Jorge Martin from Ducati
- Why did Martin choose Aprilia?
- Why would Ducati let Jorge go?
- What it means for Aprilia
- Can Martin perform on the RS-GP?
- Ducati looks set to make their Factory choice
- Winners and Losers from this Silly Season deal
- Is this a sign that Pramac is on the move, too?

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Acosta has a new contract, Marc has some new rumors - but it is another rider that dominated at Mugello! I recap the ItalianGP action, review the MotoGP Championship picture, and tell you what I thought of the race weekend!

The Rundown:

- Silly Season - Acosta signs with Factory KTM, Marc rumors heat up
- Sprint Race - one contender makes multiple mistakes, another dominates 
- MotoGP Race - excitement in the closing laps, with championship implications
- Two surprise performances - and one rider that deserves a spot on the grid next season
- The MotoGP Championship Picture - we've got a good race now!
- My Take on the ItalianGP

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Ducati comes home to Mugello - can anyone beat them at the track where they dominated last season? I preview the ItalianGP, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Mugello! My full preview of Round 7 of the MotoGP season, the ItalianGP
- The Track - an intimidating frontsretch, and a whole lot more
- The Favorites - Ducati looking to dominate again
- My Watch List - riders with an interesting story this weekend
- The Hot Seat - three riders that ran well here in the past...can they do it again?
- Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP race

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The Barcelona Sprint Race struggled to find a leader, and we were treated to comebacks big and small all weekend long! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Catalunya!

The Rundown:

- Aleix Espargaro retirement announcement
- Sprint Race - you lead, you wreck. I discuss why
- A great moment for the local fans
- MotoGP Race - Pecco and Jorge square off, and a one-second gap isn't too big of a lead
- Why Acosta-Bagnaia is more interesting than Acosta-Marquez
- One rider continues to make amazing comebacks, how long can it last?
- Enea Bastianini ignored what was most important, simply to make a point.
- The MotoGP Championship Picture
- My Take on the CatalanGP

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Ducati ponders their decision, Martin considers KTM, while Marc and Bastianini are tied in the standings - with only Catalunya left before we expect multiple major Silly Season announcements, could this be the most important weekend of the year? I preview the CatalanGP!

The Rundown:

- Martin issues and ultimatum, with a KTM twist
- Ducati Drama is back!
- Will decisions be made by the end of May?
- Catalunya! My full preview of Round 6 of the 2024 MotoGP Season
- The Track
- The Favorites - a trio of Ducati riders battle for top billing
- Watch List  - a rider trying to carry momnentum, another trying to rediscover it, and a third that hardly has any to spare
- The Hot Seat - three riders indirectly involved in the brewing Silly Season drama
- Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races

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Great performances, great comebacks, and an intense battle for the win - LeMans gives us another incredible race weekend! I recap all of the FrenchGP action on the show!

The Rundown:

- LeMans - another fantastic round
- Qualifying gives us a track record
- Sprint Race - one rider makes a statement, another makes an impressive comeback
- MotoGP race - a normal day turns into a three-way fight to the finish
- Martin and Bagnaia - who made the bigger statement?
- Is the old Marc back?
- A few riders that could have done better
- MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on the FrenchGP

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LeMans is tough on riders, tough on rookies, but very good to Ducati lately. Will this be another Bagnaia-Martin shootout, or can another Desmo rider step up to steal the show? I preview the FrenchGP, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- 2027 MotoGP Rules, Jerez Test, Silly Season rumors - a preview of upcoming shows!
- The FrenchGP! My full preview of Round 5 of the MotoGP World Championship
- The Favorites - Riders I think have the best shot at a win
- My Watch List - interesting story lines coming into the weekend
- The Hot Seat - who absolutely has to perform this weekend?
- The Picks - for the Sprint and MotoGP races

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rumors, bike upgrades, and Championship drama - Misano made big headlines from start to finish! I recap all of the MotoGP action from the San Marino GP, talk about the storylines, and analyze a MUCH closer Title race!

The Rundown:

- Rumors and new bike upgrades - the weekend was exciting before the racing even started
- Sprint Race - one rider dominates, while a pair of others overcome injuries
- MotoGP Race - the riders, and results, look very similar
- Ducati turns in another set of great performances
- An old guy impresses
- Marc Marquez tries his best - what does that mean?
- Aprilia has a good - and a bad - weekend
- The MotoGP Championship picture - things are finally getting exciting!
- My take on the San Marino GP

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The MotoGP rumors are swirling in Misano, and they are big - is Marc Marquez headed to Gresini Ducati next season? I discuss what a move like this would mean for one of the biggest riders in MotoGP history, and whether it is a good idea.

The Rundown:

- Is Marc Marquez going to Ducati?
- Honda's new test bike at Misano, and why it is important to the topic
- Why would he want to make the move now?
- What would Marc be giving up?
- Would it be a smart move?
- Who would replace Marc at Repsol Honda?

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Somehow, Pecco Bagnaia will be back in action this weekend, trying to defend his San Marino GP crown in Italy! I preview this weekend's race at Misano, talk about a few rider rumors, then make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Misano! Our full preview of Round 12 of the 2023 MotoGP season - the San Marino GP
- The track - and what makes this Italian circuit so awesome
- The Favorites - riders I think have the best shot at a podium
- My Watch List - who could surprise this weekend? I’ll dig pretty deep to find some sleepers
- The Picks! For the Sprint and the Sunday MotoGP race!

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Pecco Bagnaia got more than lucky Sunday at Catalunya! I recap all of the MotoGP action at the CatalanGP, discuss the big wrecks, the Championship picture, and tell you what I thought of Barcelona!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - a bit of redemption in an effort that went partially unrecognized
- MotoGP Race - first-lap mayhem, followed by more Aprilia success
- Pecco Bagnaia got really lucky
- Ducati gets a new challenger
- Yamaha and Honda still looking for answers
- MotoGP Championship Picture
- My take on the CatalangGP

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Catalunya is the home track for both Factory Aprilia riders - can they take the fight to Pecco Bagnaia and the Ducatis this weekend? I preview the CatalanGP, and make my picks for the MotoGP race!

The Rundown:

- Catalunya! Our full preview of Round 11 of the 2023 MotoGP season
- The Track - and why it levels the playing field a bit
- The Favorites - the riders I think have the best chance for a podium
- My Watch List - a few people who may surprise this weekend
- The Picks! For both the Sprint and the MotoGP race

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Controversy, dominating performances, and Championship intrigue - Ducati gave us some of everything at the Red Bull Ring! I recap all of the MotoGP action in the AustrianGP, review the MotoGP title race, and give you my take on the weekend!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - lots of controversy and multile incidents - all courtesy of one rider
- Was the penalty appropriate? Yes....and no...
- MotoGP - impressive performances, less drama
- Winners and Losers from Austria
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My Take on the Red Bull Ring

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KTM comes home to the Red Bull Ring - but can they keep up with Ducati? We look at the contenders for this weekend's AustrianGP, talk about some Silly Season Drama - and I make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- The AustrianGP - Round 10 of the MotoGP Championship
- The Track - big speeds, big drama
- The Favorites - the riders I think have the best shot to compete for a win
- My Watch List - a few people you might not have thought of as potential contenders
- The Picks! For both the Sprint, and the Sunday MotoGP Race

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MotoGP is back! Silverstone puts on a fantastic show - I recap all of the action and surprises from and exciting BritishGP weekend on the Post-Race Show!

The Rundown:

-Sprint Race: The traditional British weather leads to a non-traditional winner
-MotoGP Race: a 4-way battle for the win? Yes, please!
-What is happening at Yamaha and Honda?
-Two manufacturers that got the second half off to a great start
-The MotoGP Championship picture
-My take on the BritishGP

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Yamaha makes a move for 2024...and it doesn't involve Jorge Martin. I analyze their decision to go with Alex Rins, and talk the latest MotoGP News - along with my Preview and Picks for the BritishGP at Silverstone!

The Rundown:

- MotoGP News
- Yamaha makes a decision for 2024- and it doesn’t involve Jorge Martin! We talk about the big move, and what it means
- New Qualifying Procedure starting this weekend - I’ll tell you if it is a good idea
- Silverstone! Our full preview of Round 9 of the 2023 MotoGP Championship
- The Track
- The Favorites
- My Watch List
- The Picks!

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Brad Binder pulls off the most unlikely double anyone has seen! We talk about his strange set of mistakes, Marc Marquez' controversial weekend, and all of the MotoGP action from Assen on the DutchTT Post-Race Show!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - Ducati battles it out at the front, while Binder makes a mistake
- MotoGP Race - Ducati battles it out at the front, while Binder makes a mistake
- Yahama has a great - and a terrible - weekend
- The Satellite riders are still causing a stir
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My Take on the DutchTT
- Marc Marquez skips another race - is he done with Honda?

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We get our first big MotoGP Silly Season rumor - but is it true? I discuss Pedro Acosta's options for next year, and then preview the DutchTT in Assen!

The Rundown:
- MotoGP News - the early Silly Season rumors are getting REALLY loud for one rider!
- Assen - our full preview of Round 8 of the 2023 MotoGP Championship - the DutchTT
- The Track - the legendary Cathedral of Speed
- The Favorites - who has the best chance at a podium?
- My Watch list - with a few riders you might not think of here
- The Picks! For both the Sprint, and the MotoGP race!

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Marc was nowhere to be found at Sachsenring - but we still saw some of the best racing of the year! I recap the GermanGP, discuss the MotoGP Championship - and more!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - Ducati proves they can run well at smaller tracks
- MotoGP Race - a shootout between the best Ducati has to offer
- What does this victory mean for a rider looking at options?

- Who can challenge Ducati the second half of the season?
- Yamaha has problems
- Honda has even bigger problems - what happened to Marc?
- The MotoGP Championship Picture

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Ducati has dominated the first part of the MotoGP season - can Marc Marquez break their momentum at his best track? We discuss Sachsenring on the GermanGP preview show!

The Rundown:
- Sachsenring - my full preview of this weekend’s GermanGP!
- The Track - with a lot of elevation change, and even more left-handers
- The Favorites - riders I think have the best shot at the podium
- My Watch List - who could surprise this weekend?
- The Picks - for the Sprint and Main race: can Marc still conquer the Ring?

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The ItalianGP lived up to its name with a Ducati lockout of both podiums! I discuss all of the MotoGP action from Mugello - along with all of the Desmos that led the way - on the post-race show!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - the top two riders in the Championship step up their game
- MotoGP Race - familiar faces at the front, and an intense battle for the back of the podium
- Big mistakes for several riders in contention
- VR46 is pretty good
- Enea Bastianini makes his return
- Anybody want to guess what is up with Yamaha? Because they don't seem to know
- MotoGP Championship picture
- My Take on Mugello

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Five of the Top-6 riders in the MotoGP Championship are on a Ducati - can anyone keep up with the Desmos on home soil at Mugello? I preview the ItalianGP, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Mugello! My full Preview of Round 6 of the MotoGP season - the ItalianGP!
- The Track
- The Favorites - who has the best chance at a podium?
- My Watch List - riders you may not expect to be in the hunt
- The Picks! For the Sprint and the Race

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None of the big-name MotoGP riders have contracts up at the end of the year - but that doesn't mean we won't have Silly Season Drama! I discuss the latest riders rumors, MotoGP News - and more!

The Rundown:

- MotoGP News
- Injuries: Pecco Bagnaia, Luca Marini - will it effect them? The Championship?
- Silly Season Rumors - we’re talking about a bunch of riders:
- Ducati - Jorge Martin, Marco Bezzecchi and…Enea Bastianini?
-The youngsters: a pair of Moto2 riders that might be able to make their way to the big time
- Honda, Yamaha…and then more Marc Marquez silliness

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MotoGP brought a little of everything for their 1000th Premiere Class race! I recap all of the intense action, championship drama, and surprise results at LeMans on the FrenchGP Post-Race Show!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race: Marc Marquez offers up excitement in his return, as a Ducati rider domninates
- MotoGP Race: Everything happened in this race...big wrecks, fantastic racing, a few riders that put on a show, a fight (!!)...and it all happened in front of an incredible crowd
- The Wrecks: will there be penalties? Should there be? I analyze both of the big ones
- Surprise contenders lead to a surprise winner
- The MotoGP Championship picture: closer than ever - but who has a real shot?
- My Take on the FrenchGP

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Pecco Bagnaia is back on top of MotoGP - can KTM continue to challenge him? I preview the FrenchGP at iconic LeMans!

The Rundown:

- LeMans! My full preview of Round 5 of the 2023 MotoGP Season - the FrenchGP
- The Track - the legendary Bugatti Circuit
- The Favorites - who has the best chance to finish on the podium?
- My Watch List - riders that could surprise this weekend
- The Picks! Including an interesting choice for the top spot

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Tire-smoking action, strange penalties, red flags, and KTM going head-to-head with Ducati - Jerez gave us excitement and Championship drama! I recap all of the SpanishGP action on the show!

The Rundown:

-Sprint Race: a pair of teammates go all-out for the victory
-MotoGP: controversial penalties, and a dramatic comeback win
-What is happening with KTM right now?
-Pecco looks to reestablish consistency
-Is it time for Fabio and Yamaha to panic?
-MotoGP Championship Standings
-My Take on the SpanishGP

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Europe is where the MotoGP Championship starts to get serious - who will be up to the challenge in Jerez? I preview the SpanishGP, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Jerez! My full preview of Round 4 of the MotoGP World Championship - the SpanishGP!
- The Track
- The Favorites - who has the best chance of finishing on the podium
- My Watch List - riders who could surprise this weekend
- The Picks! - for the Sprint and the Main Race

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MotoGP offered plenty of drama at COTA! I recap all of the action, surprises and mistakes at the AmericasGP, then discuss the MotoGP Championship picture in the wake of a wild weekend!

The Rundown:

- The Sprint Race - the champ steps up after an exciting qualifying session
- MotoGP - something totally (ok, mostly) unexpected happens
- One rider steps up to the challenge for Honda
- VR46 continues to impress
- Fabio ends the weekend on a high note - is it a sign of something bigger?
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on Circuit of the Americas

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Circuit of the Americas is here, and both the defending winner and the King of Austin are out - who will take the title in Texas? I preview the AmericasGP on the show!

The Rundown:

- Texas! My full preview of Round 3 of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship at COTA in Austin
- The Track
- The Favorites - who has the best chance to win?
- My Watch List - riders who could surprise this weekend
- The Picks! For both the Sprint and the MotoGP Race

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If you wanted action, surprises and some serious Championship drama - you got it in Argentina! I recap all of the MotoGP action in Termas de Rio Hondo, and give you my take on the weekend!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race: and epic come-from-behind win, and another injury
- MotoGP Race - weather mixes things up
- An unexpected podium
- A BIG mistake shakes up the title race
- Surprises from Sunday
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My Take on Argentina

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Will Argentina be as intense as Portimao? Probably! I discuss the latest MotoGP news, including calls for increased penalties - along with my full Preview and Picks for the ArgentinaGP!

The Rundown
- MotoGP News:
- Injury update

- Marc is out...again

- Four riders on the sidelines

- Does MotoGP need to ratchet up penalties?
- Argentina! Full Preview of Round 2 of the World Championship:
- The Track
- The Favorites
- My Watch List
- The Picks!


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Did the first Sprint Race live up to expectations? We talk about the impact it had on the MotoGP Championship, ananlyze the results from Portimao, and discuss all the action and controversy!

The Rundown:

- The Sprint Race - lots of action, a couple of big wrecks
- MotoGP Race Day - who stepped up, and who surpsised everyone
- The Marc Mistake - and why it wasn't all his fault
- Surprises in the first round of the season
- The MotoGP Championship picture - and how the Sprint Races make a difference
- My Take on the PortugueseGP!

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Are you ready to go racing? The 2023 MotoGP season is here - along with the debut of Sprint Races. I preview the PortugueseGP, and make my picks for the weekend!

The Rundown:

- Algarve! I preview the opening round of the 2023 MotoGP season - the PortugueseGP!
- The Track
- The Favorites
- My Watch List
- The Picks - and what will happen in the Sprint Race??

Who will win the Sprint Race and the season opener? 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

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MotoGP racing is almost here! I recap the all-important Portimao Test, as we figure out if anyone can catch Ducati. Plus - the latest MotoGP News, and my predictions for the 2023 season!

The Rundown:

- MotoGP News: the injury report
- The Portimao Test!:
- Results
- The Manufacturers
- Algarve Winners and Losers
- My MotoGP Predictions for the season!

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Sepang kicked off the 2023 MotoGP pre-season - can anyone match Ducati? I break down all the action in the year-opening test, discuss the latest MotoGP Legends, and more on the show!

The Rundown

- MotoGP News:
- Should riders get bonuses for Sprint Races?
- 2022 Rider salaries - and the one that sticks out more than the rest
- Two new MotoGP Legends are announced
- The Sepang Test:
- The Results
- Manufacturers
- Winners and Losers

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The Sepang Test is right around the corner - but before we find out who officially has the best chance in 2023, let's talk about the biggest changes on the grid: the riders, the teams and the new rules!

The Rundown:

- Team Presentations
- Our before the season-preview season preview! The Changes for 2023 I analyze and rank:
- The Riders
- The Teams
- The Rules

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We haven't even gotten to the first MotoGP test for 2023 - and suggestions are already swirling about 2024! Who will be Yamaha's second factory rider? Could Marc Marquez be considering other options? We talk about all of the off-season rumors!

The Rundown:

- Fabio finds a way to make even MORE money
- Silly Season Rumors!:
- Is a name from the past about to return to the MotoGP paddock?
- Yamaha is the main player for 2024 - but who will they go after? We discuss options.
- Could Marc Marquez have a big move of his own on the horizon?

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