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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 EmiliaRomagnaGPWhat did you think of the second Misano round? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit SubFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

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 racesWho will win the second Misano race? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 GPWhat did you think of the first Misano round? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 racesWho will win Misano? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 AragonGPWhat did you think of Aragon? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 AustrianGPWhat did you think of the Red Bull Ring? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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!Who will win the Red Bull Ring? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 BritishGPWhat did you think of Silverstone? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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!Who will leave Silverstone with the lead? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 GermanGPWhat did you think of Sachsenring? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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?Can Marc continue his German dominance? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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. Is this Pramac move a disaster for Ducati, or are they being clever? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 TTWhat did you think of Assen? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweekThanks for listening!

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 RaceWhat did you think of Mugello? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the

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 MarquezWhat do you think of Marc going to the Factory Ducati Team? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

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?What do you think of the Martinator's decision? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

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 ItalianGPWhat did you think of Mugello? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

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 raceWho do you think will win Mugello? 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 @motoweekusaAnd you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

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 CatalanGPWhat did you think of Barcelona? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweekFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek

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 racesWho do you think will win in Barcelona? 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 @motoweekusaAnd you can