A MotoGP exile on his surprise return

MotoGP's second race in Qatar produced an action-packed Doha GP, but should the race officials should have intervened when Jack Miller and Joan Mir started swapping paint? Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Val Khorounzhiy discuss how far is too far in the 'rubbing is racing' debate, as well as looking at all the other big talking points from the second weekend of MotoGP's double-header in the desert to kick off the 2021 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Apr 20211h 1min

The 2021 MotoGP season kicked off with the first of two back to back races in Qatar, and Yamaha's Maverick Vinales came through against a clutch of Ducati's to take the first win of the season. Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy review all the major talking points from the event, plus the latest news on the futures of the recovering Marc Marquez, and his out of work (for now) former rival Andrea Dovizioso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Mars 202153min

Ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season kicking off in Qatar, Toby Moody, Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy try to work out what to expect this year. Are we in for another wide-open title fight, where will Marquez fit in, and how much can we read into the condensed pre-season testing programme that took place at only one circuit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Mars 202157min

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