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Valentino Rossi has been unveiled at his new home for the 2021 MotoGP season, moving from the factory Yamaha team to the satellite Petronas squad. Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy discuss how Rossi came across in his media appearance as part of the team's launch, what they're expecting from him this year, and if he's still capable of winning another grand prix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Mars 202132min

Following the death of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini, Toby Moody and Simon Patterson reflect on his legacy in motorcycle racing. They also recall their favourite moments from Gresini's riders and bikes over the years, how the team dealt with two major tragedies in the 21st century, and how its Aprilia project is shaping up in 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Feb 202119min

Toby Moody and Simon Patterson reflect on the 2021 MotoGP launches from Ducati, KTM and Yamaha, and how the championship's tech freeze for this year will affect each manufacturer on the grid. They also round up the latest news in the world of grand prix motorcycle racing, from updates on Fausto Gresini's health in hospital, to the 2021 calendar, Marc Marquez's battle back to fitness and Joan Mir deciding not to use the number 1 plate for his title defence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Feb 202136min

We look ahead to the 2021 MotoGP season with Toby Moody and Simon Patterson revealing their wishlist for the new campaign. Find out what we want to see from MotoGP this year, from a Marc Marquez return, Suzuki's life after Davide Brivio's departure to F1, Jack Miller riding for the factory Ducati team, our hopes for the calendar in another disrupted season, how Yamaha can bounce back from a turbulent 2020, if KTM can build on its breakout year, what to expect from Valentino Rossi's change of teams, and how and when The Doctor can get his own team onto the grid in the future. There's also talk about if MotoGP can match the on-track drama of 2020, Pol Espargaro's chances on a works Honda, what Aprilia can do - and a call to bring back wildcard entries for 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Feb 202152min

Our first episode of 2021 is a tech special, with Neil Spalding joining Toby Moody to look at the challenges facing every manufacturer as they bid to improve their machinery for the new season. Toby and Neil cover what's left for Suzuki to find, why Yamaha's focus will need to be on more than just its controversial engine, how KTM will handle losing its concessions now it's a race winner, if politics or engineering have let Ducati down, how dangerous Honda could be now it's developed a bike for riders other than Marc Marquez, and where does Aprilia go from here. We also take a selection of your questions at the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Jan 20211h 6min

For our final episode of 2020, Toby Moody and Simon Patterson take your questions on all things MotoGP: from 2020 discussion points, rider market moves, some historical chat and even if it's possible to buy your own ex-factory MotoGP bike! Thanks for supporting the show during 2020, we can't wait to get going with more episodes when 2021 begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Dec 20201h 6min

It's time to look back on an unforgettable year in MotoGP. Toby Moody and Simon Patterson explain how all the major storylines shaped the season, from Joan Mir giving Suzuki its first championship in 20 years, a dream turning into a nightmare for Fabio Quartararo and most of the Yamaha riders, Ducati's disaster, KTM's emergence as a race-winner, and what Honda learned about itself in the absence of Marc Marquez. And we can't resist being impatient and looking ahead to 2021 a bit too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Dec 202057min

Following the news that Marc Marquez has had a third, eight-hour operation on his injured arm, Toby Moody and Simon Patterson discuss the potential fall-out and the impact it could have on the 2021 MotoGP season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Dec 202016min