Silly Season is Here! Marc, Pecco and Pedro Make Headlines Heading Into Assen!
About this episode
The episode discusses the latest MotoGP signings and previews the DutchTT race in Assen.
The MotoGP Team-Sport-Manufaturer contract has been signed, and it is officially Silly Season time! I discuss high-profile signings of Marquez, Acosta, and Bagnaia, then preview the DutchTT in Assen! The Rundown: - The MotoGP-not-a-Concorde-Agreement has been signed - time for Silly Season to start - Marc Marquez - two more years at Ducati - can he add to his legend? - Pedro Acosta - Ducati scores the biggest prize of Silly Season - Pecco Bagnaia - extra-long deal makes Aprilia...the VR46 Factory Team? - A spec Moto3 Class? Yamaha taking over in 2028, and their MotoGP team will benefit - Assen! My Preview of the DutchTT - The Favorites - Ducati is surging - The Watch List - Is Aprilia regrouping? - The Hot Seat - KTM riders (mostly) looking for a ride - The Picks! For the DutchTT Sprint and MotoGP race Who do you think will win in Assen? Let me know! 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!
People in this episode
Host: MotoWeek
Topics covered
- MotoGP
- Silly Season
- Motorcycle Racing
- Contract Signings
- DutchTT Preview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ducati, Yamaha
Places: Assen
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