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(00:00:00) Marquez is Out, Aprilia is Definitely IN at LeMans (00:00:01) Welcome to the Motoweek Podcast (00:00:07) Marquez's Misfortune and Martin's Rise (00:00:19) A Wild Weekend at Le Mans (00:02:18) Qualifying Drama and Ducati's Front Row Lockout (00:04:39) Martin's Dominant Sprint Race Victory (00:05:54) Marquez's Shocking High-Side Crash (00:08:56) The Impact on Marquez's Championship Chances (00:13:28) Saturday's Sprint Race Highlights (00:21:29) The MotoGP Race: A Thrilling Battle Unfolds (00:38:27) The MotoGP Championship Picture after LeMans (00:40:47) My take on the FrenchGP It's disaster for Ducati and Marc Marquez, while Aprilia ups the intensity on the track - and in the Championship! I recap all of the action from the FrenchGP, look at the wild Championship picture, and give you my take on LeMans!The Rundown:- Marc Marquez has the most up and down Saturday ever- Qualifying: Ducati looks strong - but would it hold up in the race?- Sprint Race: A Video Game Start leads to a flip of the script for Martin- Marc's wreck - and what it means- Pecco looks good for a minute, Bezz finally scores points- MotoGP Race: and...it's all Aprilia again- An amazing comback, the leader tries to hold on, and a youngster makes a late charge- Fabio Quatararo gives the fans a show- Pedro Acosta keeps the performance trend going- The Championship Picture: NOW we officially have a title race!- My take on the FrenchGP!What did you think of LeMans? 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 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. But do riders know what they are getting into for 2027? I analyze all the rumors, and talk about who is headed to the right place to start the 850cc MotoGP era.The Rundown:- Silly Season - this time, it will truly be silly!- Into the unknown: 2027 brings opportunity, but also uncertainty about which bikes will be best- Confirmed: Marco Bezzecchi is married to the idea of Aprilia- Confirmed: Marc will be with Ducati - but is he hedging for Honda, or retirement in the future?- MotoGP Silly Season Rumors:- Pedro Acosta - nobody is surprised, Ducati gets what they are looking for- Pecco Bagnaia doesn't want Yamaha money, Jorge Martin does - Fabio Quartararo could be Honda's secret weapon- KTM and a pair of riders set to take a big chance on each other. There is still more to come! Tuesday we talk testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP!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!

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! The Rundown:- Qualifying - Bezz sets the pace, Pecco continues his slide, but the gap at the top shows how close the best manufacturers really are- The Sprint - The media said Bezz would win, Gresini's team manager said Acosta would win, but neither got it quite right- The MotoGP Race - Aprilia ends the year with a bang, their top rider leading the way, with an impressive Valencia surprise just behind- Third place races were where the action was at all weekend- Acosta is disappointed, but shouldn't be- Honda loses one level of concessions - should they have?- MotoGP Championship Picture - how the final battles worked out- My take on Valencia- What does the season finale mean for 2026? Are we on the verge of an Aprilia-Ducati championship? Or will Marc Marquez tip the scales back toward Ducati?What did you think of 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 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!

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!

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!

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!