Martin vs Bastianini: Who will get the vacant Ducati factory ride in 2023?
The two contenders for the vacant Ducati 2023 MotoGP ride, Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin, are refusing to make the decision at all simple for the Bologna factory.In the pre-Red Bull Ring of The Race MotoGP Podcast, host Toby Moody is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to discuss the dilemma facing Ducati, and why Bastianini and Martin are almost equally viable options despite being very different MotoGP riders.The crew also discuss the role Francesco Bagnaia's status may play in the choice, and debate what Ducati should do from not only a sporting perspective, but in terms of keeping the riders in question happy and willing to commit to its for the longer-term.A host of reader questions - including whether MotoGP riders are amiable and how much riders actually learn about rival MotoGP bikes before making a team switch - is tackled in the second half of the episode.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Elo 20221h 5min
Is Bagnaia back in the title hunt after Silverstone success?
The Silverstone MotoGP race provided one of the closest finishes ever - with the top nine split by only four seconds. But was the race actually any good, and why were so few people there to witness it?Host Toby Moody is joined by Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and special guest Josh Suttill to discuss the merits of the 20-lap contest and the low fan attendance figures.They also talk about the state of the title race after Silverstone, and whether winner Francesco Bagnaia can be seen as back in the hunt - with Aleix Espargaro hurting himself and Fabio Quartararo having an uncharacteristically muted weekend.Honda's continued MotoGP travails against the backdrop of its Suzuka 8 Hours success are another topic of conversation, as is Johann Zarco's latest pole-to-heartbreak outing.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Elo 20221h 13min
Is the 2022 MotoGP grid the deepest ever? + How would Toprak fit in?
Are the top riders in modern MotoGP as good as the greats who came before, or did Marc Marquez's injury rob them of a chance to prove themselves?The relative merit of the 2022 grid, top to bottom, is discussed in the final summer break edition of The Race MotoGP Podcast.Host Toby Moody is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to reminisce on how the MotoGP roster has been transformed, and on what that means for the current crop. Also discussed is how the premier-class grid compares to that of the World Superbike championship.They also delve into the top MotoGP-linked names set to miss out on a grid slot in 2023 because of a talent logjam, chief among them defending WSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and Moto2's joint points leaders Celestino Vietti and Augusto Fernandez.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Elo 20221h 4min
Retro special: We answer your questions on the 800 and 990 eras of MotoGP
As the MotoGP summer break rumbles on, The Race MotoGP Podcast returns with another listener questions special - but this time with a retro theme.The man who was for so many the voice of 800s and 990s, Toby Moody, is joined by Simon Patterson to reminisce on a golden period for motorcycle sport, with the duo answering questions on all manner of topics, including the 2002 season, the late, great Daijiro Kato and - of course - Valentino Rossi.There are also questions on the best tracks of the 800 and 990 eras that are no longer used today, the riders from that era who failed to live up to their potential, and a great hypothetical question about how Casey Stoner would have coped going up against Marc Marquez...If you'd like to submit a question for an upcoming show, send a voicenote or sound file to podcasts@the-race.com and we might answer it on the podcast!Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Heinä 20221h 9min
Reaction to Rins’ LCR Honda deal + Chatting to legendary crew chief Tom Jojic
This week’s pod is a classic two-parter, starting off with some quick-fire reaction to the news that Alex Rins will ride a Honda for LCR from 2023, as part of a two-year agreement between Rins, the team and Honda Racing Corporation. Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join guest host Matt Beer to give their views on the move, before regular Host Toby Moody sits down for a very special chat with legendary crew chief Tom Jojic. In a wide-ranging chat the Canadian shares his experiences of a life in the MotoGP pit lane working for the likes of Team Roberts, Kawasaki and KTM. There are great stories about Kenny Roberts, the inner workings of HRC, the complexities of being a crew chief and much more.Next week’s show is a listener questions retro special! To ask your question, send us a voicenote to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Heinä 20221h 18min
Bagnaia's road accident fallout and other listener questions answered
As MotoGP's summer break continues, The Race MotoGP Podcast crew tackle another big batch of listener questions on the latest episode.Host Toby Moody is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to respond to your submissions, which cover Pedro Acosta's status as the next big thing, the Yamaha decisions that led to it losing its satellite team and whether Johann Zarco could make a play for this year's MotoGP title.Francesco Bagnaia's car crash and failed alcohol test is also touched upon, with the crew explaining what action they want to see from either MotoGP or Bagnaia's employer Ducati.Amongst the other questions is a call for Moody, Patterson and Khorounzhiy to each pick out the non-rider staff members they would choose if they were to start MotoGP teams. Who will they go for? Find out the answer to this and many other questions on this week's pod.And if you'd like to submit a question for our upcoming retro-focused listener questions special, send a voicenote or sound file to podcasts@the-race.com and we might answer it on the show!Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Heinä 20221h 17min
Remy Gardner on life in MotoGP - and the shocking health toll
The MotoGP summer break may be in full swing, but The Race MotoGP Podcast never sleeps! This week, Toby, Simon and Val introduce a very special conversation with Tech3 KTM rider Remy Gardner, in what is the first of a string of special episodes to keep you entertained until racing returns. In a relaxed and revealing long-form chat, Gardner opens up on his life in and away from MotoGP, including his thoughts on how his debut season in the premier class is going so far and why media depictions of his relationship with team-mate Raul Fernandez shouldn’t be believed. But most revealingly of all, the reigning Moto2 champion speaks frankly about the enormous toll racing in MotoGP plays on riders’ bodies, detailing the extent of the injuries he’s sustained to date and why he and many other riders fear for their quality of life after racing. Warning: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of injuries. Listener discretion advised.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Heinä 20221h 4min
Espargaro's ride for the ages + Was Quartararo's Assen penalty fair?
The latest episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast tackles all things Dutch TT, including Fabio Quartararo's failed overtake on Aleix Espargaro and subsequent penalty and the Spaniard's incredible recovery ride.Why did Quartararo attempt the lunge in the first place, and did the much-criticised FIM stewards panel get it right or wrong in sanctioning him for Silverstone?Host Toby Moody is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to discuss these questions, along with a closer look at Espargaro's ride back through the field and whether he would've denied Francesco Bagnaia the win without the incident.They also touch upon the milestone podiums of Marco Bezzecchi and Maverick Vinales and the improved form of the factory KTM team.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Kesä 20221h 2min
