Marc Marquez's revealing update on his injury battle
Marc Marquez was a last-minute addition to a Honda media event last week, and during his time answering questions on his recovery from his latest injuries, he opened up a great deal. Guest host Matt Beer discusses what Marquez told us with Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy, plus what we should expect from him after another winter of recovery, and the importance of Honda making a big step with its machinery for 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Jan 202258min
Piecing together the 2023 MotoGP rider market
For our first episode of 2022 we're switching our attention to 2023... in line with the series' tendency to finalise rider contracts a year in advance.Host Matt Beer - filling in for Toby Moody, away on Dakar Rally duties - is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to discuss the biggest question marks of the impending 2023 rider market.With only three riders signed through '23, the trio ponder whether the series' two latest champions Joan Mir and Fabio Quartararo could really be on the move - with both having made it clear that they will be listening to offers.They also consider the futures of the likes of Suzuki's Alex Rins, KTM's Miguel Oliveira and Ducati's Jack Miller - as well as looking into potential reshuffles in the satellite rosters.At the end of the show, they finalise their rough mock-up of the 2023 grid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Jan 202258min
Valentino Rossi: The moments that defined a MotoGP legend
It's fitting to end the year by saying goodbye and thank you to Valentino Rossi with our final episode of 2021. Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy reflect on the great Italian's journey through grand prix racing, from his early days in 125s and 250s, to how he took MotoGP by storm. We look back on the successes, the failures, the rivalries, the mad celebrations, the injuries, and most importantly the incredible memories Rossi's career has given everyone who follows two-wheeled racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Des 20211h 3min
Why KTM has made a key poach from Ducati's second team
A key move behind the scenes in MotoGP this winter is KTM's decision to replace longstanding team manager Mike Leitner with Pramac Ducati's Francesco Guidotti, after a disappointing season for the Austrian manufacturer, which failed to build on the progress it made in 2020.Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy discuss what the move means for both teams, and assess how much KTM has achieved since it joined the MotoGP grid in 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Des 202145min
Debating the top 10 MotoGP riders of 2021
Ranking the top 10 riders of the 2021 season is the mission in our latest episode.But with panel Toby Moody, Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer having all put forward their own individual top 10s to create our definitive rating, there's plenty of passionate debate over who ended up where once everyone's scores were factored in.And the end result is a top 10 with a very different look to the final championship standings, after a year in which very little ran according to the form book amid the shock breakthroughs, surprise underperformers and even mid-season splits.The Race MotoGP Podcast will continue through the off-season with regular episodes tackling the latest news in what's already proving to be an eventful winter, assessing 2021 in depth and looking ahead to a tantalising 2022 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Des 20211h 16min
What we learned from MotoGP's first 2022 test
Every MotoGP manufacturer was in action at Jerez last week for the traditional post-season test, which serves as a starting point for preparations for the new season. Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy cover all the major talking points, from Ducati's early warning shot, concern for 2021 champion Fabio Quartararo, and what sort of shape Honda is in despite Marc Marquez having to miss the test due to injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Nov 202139min
MotoGP Valencia: Goodbye Rossi and more Ducati dominance
Valentino Rossi's farewell and Ducati's ominous performance at the Valencian GP are discussed in our latest episode.Host Toby Moody is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to discuss the MotoGP sign-offs enjoyed by Rossi and compatriot Danilo Petrucci.They then offer their takes on whether the fears of Ducati dominance in 2022 on the back of its incredible form in the 2021 run-in are overblown or valid.There's a discussion on standout rookie Jorge Martin and his sickness-overcoming performance, while Alex Rins' latest crash and champion Fabio Quartararo's inconclusive weekend are also touched upon.And the hosts also discuss what to make of Yamaha's apparent continued efforts to lure away KTM's golden boy Raul Fernandez, while Simon provides an update on MotoGP's Indonesian 2022 debutant venue Mandalika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Nov 20211h 5min
Algarve GP: Is Ducati already MotoGP title favourite for 2022?
After another victory for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati, in a race with five Ducatis in the top nine positions, Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy look at what this could mean for the Italian marque's title prospects in 2022. We also explain why it was the correct decision to red flag the Portimao race late on, and look at a rare error from newly-crowned champion Fabio Quartararo. Talking of champions, Casey Stoner was back in the paddock, with plenty to say and a few ideas about how he could stick around more often in the future. Marc Marquez's concussion-enforced absence is discussed, although this episode was recorded before an update on his condition and the news that he would definitely miss this weekend's Valencia event was issued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Nov 20211h 5min
