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Maverick Vinales' sensational exit from Yamaha and expected confirmation at Aprilia is the big topic of the post-Dutch TT edition of The Race MotoGP Podcast.While Fabio Quartararo's imperious, points lead-extending performance is touched upon, host Toby Moody along with Valentin Khorounzhiy and Simon Patterson dedicate most of the episode to the Vinales news.Listen to find out why the podcast crew are more or less unanimously excited about Vinales on an Aprilia, and why him ditching a title-calibre bike for one that is yet to grace a MotoGP podium makes more sense than it would seem initially.There's also a discussion of what Vinales can do for the various facets of Aprilia's MotoGP operation, and whether the Italian marque is right to be committing to the Spaniard instead of continuing to explore the option of filling the seat with Andrea Dovizioso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Juni 202149min

MotoGP technology expert Neil Spalding returns to The Race MotoGP Podcast for an in-depth look into the latest tricks being used by Ducati in the Italian manufacturer's quest to improve the aerodynamic performance of its bike - and how it appears to be finally tackling the difficult challenge of creating downforce that can be useful in the corners when the bike is leaned over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Juni 202133min

Marc Marquez's sensational German GP victory is the main topic of conversation for Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy, while at the other end of the field, questions are asked about the disastrous turn Maverick Vinales' season has taken since he won at the start of the year in Qatar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Juni 202152min

The big talking points from MotoGP's Catalunya Grand Prix are all covered in detail by Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy, from KTM's incredible turnaround after a terrible start to 2021, to Fabio Quartararo's unzipped leathers and why the Yamaha rider needed to be stopped by race control. We also look at Maverick Vinales' busy off-track weekend, which featured both news of a shock crew chief swap and a social media clarification. Plus, how bad have things got for Honda?Finally, there's a chat about the state of Joan Mir's title defence and an update on the state of play in the 2022 silly season, including whether Barcelona moved the needle on Valentino Rossi's retirement decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Juni 20211h

We look back on all the major talking points from a sombre weekend in the MotoGP paddock, and remember Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, who lost his life following an accident in qualifying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Maj 202150min

Valentino Rossi heads to the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in the worst form of his MotoGP career. Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy discuss what should be next for the sport's biggest star of the last two decades, and how the championship and Yamaha could possibly come to terms with him deciding to call it a day if that's the choice he makes later this year.Never miss a moment of the MotoGP action with the new BT Sport Monthly Pass with no recurring contract. Find out more here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=879859&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fsport%2Fmonthly-pass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Maj 202142min

Jack Miller made it back to back MotoGP wins in the crazy conditions of Le Mans, so does that prove he's the real deal in 2021 after all the doubts from the early races? Glenn Freeman stands in for Toby Moody as host this week to look back on the French Grand Prix with Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy. We also explain why Fabio Quartararo celebrated his third place like it was a victory, if Marc Marquez threw away a real victory shot when he crashed out of the lead, and why Suzuki's weekend was so terrible. ** Catch all the action from MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 with the new BT Sport Monthly Pass. Watch on two devices simultaneously and cancel any time - to find out more visit: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=879859&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fsport%2Fmonthly-pass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Maj 202153min

Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy look back on all the MotoGP action from the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. They explain how Ducati landed a 1-2 at a track where it has traditionally struggled, what Fabio Quartararo's arm pump problem could mean for his season, and if time is finally up for Valentino Rossi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Maj 202149min