The next MotoGP stars (and who's been snubbed)
There's just one rookie on the 2023 MotoGP grid - Augusto Fernandez. But the number of spectacular talents in the ladder system bodes well for the years ahead. Which of those rising stars will make the cut, though? The Race MotoGP Podcast asked listeners for their predictions of the newcomers who'll make it onto the grid before 2030 - and Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer give their verdicts on your suggestions as well as making a few of their own.We also asked for nominations for the riders who deserved a MotoGP chance in the last 10 years but never got one - and have plenty of those to debate as well. Did your favourite make the list?Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Mar 20231h 25min
What new documentary series tells us about Marquez's past, present and future
As Amazon Prime releases its new Marc Marquez documentary series, The Race MotoGP Podcast looks at what it reveals about the six-time champion and what Marquez's future might hold.Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer assess whether Marc Marquez: All In can make up for the damage done by the botched release of MotoGP Unlimited - which should've been the series' equivalent of Formula 1's Drive to Survive last year - and whether it paints a fully accurate picture, given the Marquez brothers are the producers.The series contains what might be Marquez's first attempt to regain control of the narrative around his feud with Valentino Rossi - so we boldly venture into those murky waters again too.Marquez's incredible MotoGP debut season a decade ago and the prospect of him leaving Honda (and we place our bets on where he might go) are discussed in depth as well.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Feb 202359min
Pre-season testing: Whose pace was 'ominous' and who has work to do?
From a major breakthough followed by a worrying surprise for Yamaha to bizarre wing-less experiments at Honda, the first test of MotoGP's compacted 2023 pre-season offered plenty of talking points.Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer tackle all of them in The Race MotoGP Podcast.Yamaha began the Sepang event looking like it had finally tackled its long-running big weakness, yet ended it miles off the pace in qualifying simulations - just as Ducati's beaming world champion Pecco Bagnaia declared his team had found even more straightline speed.As for Honda, the sight of its bikes running without any wings at all showed how desperate its search for answers is getting.We also look at who's best-placed to spring an underdog upset among the very competitive horde of satellite Ducatis, Aprilia's very strong start to running a four-bike line-up and the new Gas Gas era at KTM's satellite team.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Feb 202359min
What to watch for in pre-season testing in Malaysia
MotoGP 2023 pre-season testing is underway - with the secretive shakedown test now completed and the main action with the race riders commencing at Sepang on Friday.Ahead of that, Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer assess what each manufacturer needs to achieve from this week's running in Malaysia.Reigning champion Ducati actually needs to keep its jobs list short, having overcomplicated its 2022 pre-season.At the other end of the scale, there is a LOT for Honda to try to achieve this week.We explain all that and all the burning pre-season questions the Sepang test is going to answer.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.comGo to grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestionsGo to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Feb 20231h 2min
What we've learned from MotoGP launches so far
MotoGP's 2023 season has begun, with three of the five factory teams plus two satellite having held their launch events and testing now just a week away.Though team launches rarely live up to their own hype, there's been a lot to glean from the events Yamaha, Ducati and KTM have held so far - as Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer discuss on The Race MotoGP Podcast.Ducati ultimately won last year's title, but it made harder work of doing it than was really necessary. Has it definitely learned from that? And after the exit of compliant support act Jack Miller, can the works team's new pairing of reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia and ambitious former underdog star Enea Bastianini stay on good terms when it really counts?The narrow margin of Yamaha's 2022 defeat disguised some of the problems it faces - we delve into what's really going on with its desperately-awaited new engine and Franco Morbidelli's painful form.And KTM offered plenty for our panel to consider too, from the rise of Brad Binder to the impact of aerodynamic help from the Red Bull Formula 1 team and a significant - if "forced" - line-up rejig.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Feb 20231h 1min
Tom Jojic answers YOUR MotoGP tech questions
In the final episode of our off-season podcasts with renowned MotoGP engineer Tom Jojic, we turn the floor over to you, as Tom and host Toby Moody take on the burning technical questions you want answering.Included in the selection are questions about how fans can identify and appreciate different riding styles, whether thumb throttles might become a reality, and whether Aprillia might struggle in 2023 because of a loss of concessions.Tom also opines on the future of inline-four engines in the sport, goes deep on the subject of frame flex, and discusses Yamaha's lack of satellite teams and how that impacts their development.Got a question for the show? Send a voicenote to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jan 20231h 4min
IN-DEPTH: Grand Prix racing's 500cc monsters
The fourth episode in our special in-depth series takes us back in time to Grand Prix motorcycle racing’s much-loved 500cc era. Host Toby Moody and renowned MotoGP engineer Tom Jojic are in nostalgia heaven as they reminisce about the brutal elegance of the bikes and the bravery and skills of the riders.There’s terrific technical insight from Tom on what made the bikes of the era so great, including a detailed explanation of the differences between big bang bikes and screamers. They also discuss how different the bikes were compared to the prototypes used today - and why they could so easily spit a rider off at a moment's notice.There are also some great anecdotes from Tom about his experiences at Team Roberts in the late 90s, including what it was like trying to keep up with the big manufacturers and how the paddock camaraderie differed to today.Got a question for the show? Send a voicenote to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 202352min
IN-DEPTH: The enduring genius of Casey Stoner
The third instalment of our special in-depth series is devoted to one of the most talented riders ever to grace the MotoGP grid: Casey Stoner. Host Toby Moody is joined by renowned MotoGP engineer Tom Jojic and The Race’s MotoGP correspondent Simon Patterson to discuss Stoner’s incredible impact in MotoGP, from his quick but erratic debut season in the top class in 2006 with Honda, to his phenomenal championship run with Ducati in 2007, and beyond.Along the way, Toby and Tom provide stories and insights from their days rubbing shoulders with Stoner in the paddock, including recollections of watching his astonishing speed trackside, and what it was like when he announced his shock retirement.Amongst the myriad stories and excellent anecdotes, Simon also explains the role Stoner played in Pecco Bagnaia’s 2022 title success with Ducati.Plus there’s a special drop-in chat with Livio Suppo, the man who signed Stoner to Ducati and then worked with him again at Honda, where the Australian secured a second world championship crown in 2011.Got a question for the show? Send a voicenote to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidFor MotoGP news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.comGet confident in your writing skills! Go to grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestions.Get 22 FREE HelloFresh meals plus FREE shipping by using code THERACE22 at HelloFresh.com/THERACE22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Jan 202354min
