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• Aprilia Dominates Assen. But Not the Aprilias You Were Expecting 30.06.2026 45min

  Trackhouse has their best weekend ever - dominating a wild round that had major implications in the Title race. I recap all of the MotoGP action from Assen, break down the Championship race, and give my take on the DutchGP. Or DutchTT. Your choice. The Rundown:- Qualifying - Aprilia lets Ducati know they mean business- The Sprint Race: Factory Aprilia gets off to a good start - then Trackhouse comes roaring through- Diggia breaks up the podium for Ducati- The Factory Ducati riders lag behind- MotoGP Race: Ogura gets tired of being runner-up- Trackhouse blasts through the weekend- Bezz has a big wreck- The Marquez brothers finish next to each other - just not where you would expect- MotoGP championship picture - things just got REALLY interesting - and the favorites aren't necessarily who you think they are- My take on Assen - fast, wild, and excitingWhat did you think of Assen? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Silly Season is Here! Marc, Pecco and Pedro Make Headlines Heading Into Assen! 26.06.2026 42min

  The MotoGP Team-Sport-Manufaturer contract has been signed, and it is officially Silly Season time! I discuss high-profile signings of Marquez, Acosta, and Bagnaia, then preview the DutchTT in Assen!The Rundown:- The MotoGP-not-a-Concorde-Agreement has been signed - time for Silly Season to start- Marc Marquez - two more years at Ducati - can he add to his legend?- Pedro Acosta - Ducati scores the biggest prize of Silly Season- Pecco Bagnaia - extra-long deal makes Aprilia...the VR46 Factory Team?- A spec Moto3 Class? Yamaha taking over in 2028, and their MotoGP team will benefit- Assen! My Preview of the DutchTT- The Favorites - Ducati is surging- The Watch List - Is Aprilia regrouping?- The Hot Seat - KTM riders (mostly) looking for a ride- The Picks! For the DutchTT Sprint and MotoGP raceWho do you think will win in Assen? Let me know! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Bezz' Brno Blunder, Marc is on the Move! 23.06.2026 51min

  (00:00:00) Bezz' Brno Blunder, Marc is on the Move! (00:00:01) Welcome to MotorWeek Post-Race Show (00:00:22) Setting the Stage for Czech GP Analysis (00:00:58) Visit MotorWeek.net for Latest Episodes (00:01:51) Rule Changes and Race Weekend Preview (00:04:34) Qualifying and Sprint Race Highlights (00:06:25) Marco Bezzecchi's Controversial Incident (00:13:16) The Importance of Race Suspension (00:21:36) Saturday's Sprint Race Recap (00:31:27) Sunday's MotoGP Race: Ducati Dominance (00:31:45) Iker Lecuona's Impressive Debut Just as Marc Marquez is going back into domination-mode, Aprilia competely falls apart -and Marco Bezzecchi...who know what he was thinking. I recap all of the MotoGP surprises in Brno, discuss the super-close championship picture, and give you my take on the CzechGP!The Rundown:- MotoGP News: Rule Changes for Assen and Sachsenring - my short-version take- Brno! My recap of Round 9 of the MotoGP Championship. the CzechGP- Qualifying - Martin in Q1, while Ogura actually figures things out- The Sprint: Pecco was the surprise during the race. Not after!- Marco Bezzecchi - why, man...why? My lengthy breakdown of the incident and the penalty - with a MotoGP history lesson thrown in- The MotoGP Race: How does Marc do it, really?- Ai Ogura easily has his best MotoGP round- The Championship Picture - Aprilia continues to stumble - and the competition is closing in- My take on the CzechGPWhat did you think of Brno? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Brno, and the Shifting Silly Season Market - CzechGP Preview! 18.06.2026 45min

  (00:00:00) Brno, and the Shifting Silly Season Market - CzechGP Preview! (00:00:01) Welcome to MotoWeek (00:00:17) The Shifting Landscape of MotoGP Silly Season (00:03:20) The Importance of Brno Circuit (00:06:47) Favorites: The Top Contenders (00:14:16) Watch List: Riders on the Rise (00:21:36) Riders on the Hot Seat (00:31:08) The Case for Diogo Moreira (00:38:26) Predictions for Brno GP (00:38:29) The Challenges of Predicting MotoGP Outcomes (00:39:19) Sprint Race Predictions What happens when teams get time to think about Silly Season? They start to change their minds. I talk about who is desperately looking for a ride, and why Brno may be critical for several MotoGP veterans. Plus - my full preview and picks for the CzechGP!The Rundown:- Silly Season drama is back! Multiple veterans still looking for a ride- Brno! MY Preview of Round 9 of the MotoGP Championship- The Favorites - Marc isn't promising anything, but will he dominate again?- The Watch List - Martin's penalty comes at an unfortunate time- The Hot Seat - three riders that are racing for their place on the 2027 grid - with a surprise.- The Picks! For the Sprint and the CzechGPWho do you think will win in Brno? Let me know! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Aprilia Meltdown, Marc Magic: A Wild HungarianGP! 08.06.2026 48min

  (00:00:00) Aprilia Meltdown, Marc Magic: A Wild HungarianGP! (00:00:01) Welcome to the MotorWeek Podcast (00:00:07) Marquez's Impressive Comeback (00:02:42) Qualifying and Sprint Race Overview (00:06:53) Analyzing Marquez's Performance (00:10:30) Other Notable Riders' Performances (00:18:17) Sunday's MotoGP Race (00:19:05) The Turn One Crash (00:25:07) Marquez vs. Acosta Battle (00:31:47) Post-Race Analysis and Championship Standings (00:32:13) Pedro Acosta's Impressive Performance Aprilia completely implodes, while Marquez...only adds to the Marc mystique. I recap all of the MotoGP action - and craziness - at Balaton Park, and talk about how it affects the MotoGP Championship! The Rundown:- Balaton Park! My Recap of an eventful HungarianGP- Qualifying: Marc says he's good for one lap. That may not have been totally truthful- Sprint: Marc is back, and Acosta does what he can- Ducati looks better than Aprilia. Well...at least Marc does- MotoGP Race: Hey, Jorge - look out for those Apri--- oops, oh well...- The Martin wreck - that was...not ideal- Marquez-Acosta - did that short battle give Marc the extra motivation he needed?- Pecco was a bit lucky - but who cares when you get a trophy?- Morbidelli and Binder need to explain themselves.- The Championship picture: and, just like that, Marc gets a lifeline- My take on the HungarianGP: where were the fans?What did you think of Balaton Park? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening! 
• When Will The Title Race Heat Up? HungarianGP Preview! 04.06.2026 32min

  (00:00:00) When Will The Title Race Heat Up? HungarianGP Preview! (00:00:01) Welcome to MotoWeek (00:00:17) The Unexciting Championship Battle (00:02:45) Previewing the Hungarian GP (00:03:11) Support and Social Media (00:03:54) Tech3's Rider Strategy for 2027 (00:06:14) Balaton Park Circuit Overview (00:09:08) Favorites: The Top Contenders (00:14:29) Watch List: Riders to Watch (00:20:12) Hot Seat: Riders Under Pressure (00:25:48) Predictions for the Hungarian GP The top riders in the standings are separated by just 17 points - but is it really that exciting? I discuss whether the drama will spike this weekend as I preview the HungarianGP at Balaton Park!The Rundown:- Is the Title Race dramatic? Because it doesn't feel that way yet- HungarianGP! My Preview of Round 8 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship- The Track - is this circuit an equalizer for manufacturers?- The Favorites - Aprilia is in charge - can Ducati come back?- The Watch List - How healthy is Marc? How healthy does he need to be?- The Hot Seat - VR46 is the focus, here.- The Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP RaceWho do you think will win in Hungary? Let me know! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Aprilia Makes a Mugello Statement! ItalianGP Recap. 01.06.2026 41min

  (00:00:00) Aprilia Makes a Mugello Statement! ItalianGP Recap. (00:00:01) Welcome to MotorWeek Podcast (00:00:07) Aprilia's Dominant Performance at Mugello (00:02:18) Qualifying and Sprint Race Highlights (00:16:37) Sunday's MotoGP Race: Bezzecchi's Victory (00:33:11) Championship Standings and Race Analysis (00:37:28) Closing Thoughts on Mugello and Future Episodes (00:40:08) Subscription and Support Information Aprilia goes directly into Ducati territory, and steals their crown. I recap the MotoGP action from Mugello, including an impressive home-circuit victory. Plus - the Championship stays close, and I give you my take on the ItalianGP!The Rundown:- Mugello! My recap of the ItalianGP- Qualifying - the Aprilia-Ducati standoff starts- Sprint Race - a surprise winner- Marc, Diogo both show us something promising in different ways- The MotoGP Race - Aprilia dominance, with a Ducati surprise- Pecco finally shows what he can do- Ai Ogura has to figure out how to qualify - and he'll be difficult to stop- The Championship picture - not an Aprilia runaway, but who can really catch them?- My take on the ItalianGPWhat did you think of Mugello? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Marc is back in Mugello. But is he...BACK? ItalianGP Preview! 30.05.2026 35min

  (00:00:00) Marc is back in Mugello. But is he...BACK? ItalianGP Preview! (00:00:01) Welcome to Motoweek (00:00:17) Marquez's Return to Racing (00:04:16) Mugello Circuit Overview (00:08:09) Favorites: The Championship Contenders (00:15:00) Watch List: Riders to Watch (00:22:33) Hot Seat: Riders Under Pressure (00:29:00) Predictions for Mugello (00:32:54) Closing Remarks Marc Marquez is making his return to action in Mugello - but how competitive will he be? And will the Italian riders step up to the challenge in the ItalianGP to make this weekend a free-for-all for the podium? I preview what I'm optimistic will be an exciting round!The Rundown:- The ItalianGP: My preview of Round 7 of the 2026 MotoGP Championship- The Favorites: Aprilia has the top two spots, but one Ducati rider is primed to make a run at the leaders- The Watch list: Just what can we realistically expect from Marc this weekend?- The Hot Seat: Now is the time for a few Italian riders that have derperately need results- My picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesSorry for the show being late this time - I explain in the episode!Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Rider Safety Takes the Spotlight in a Wild CatalanGP 19.05.2026 54min

  The racing was actually exciting in Catalunya - but a pair of REALLY scary wrecks brought rider safety into the spotlight. I talk about both incidents, and where improvements need to be made, along with my recap of an eventful CatalanGP and the impact on the MotoGP Championship!The Rundown:- Qualifying: the surprises start early as Aprilia struggles- The Sprint: A thrilling battle - just not between the riders you expected- Both Factory Aprilia riders waste an opportunity- The MotoGP Race - well...THAT just happened.- A great race gets overshadowed- Acosta-Marquez wreck - can we get some runoff and air-barriers, please?- Zarco wreck - of all the strange incidents...this is one of the strangest- The Fernandez-Martin wreck - let's not blame the wrong rider here- For the second time in 3 rounds - a rider that full-on wrecked somehow wins the race- Penalties! Can we please fix the tire-pressure rule?- The Championship picture - or the story of lost opportunities, with a new Ducati challenger- My take on the absolutely mental CatalanGP!What did you think of Catalunya? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Bezz and The Martinator: the Rematch! Catalunya Preview 14.05.2026 39min

  (00:00:00) Bezz and The Martinator: the Rematch! Catalunya Preview (00:00:01) Welcome to MotoWeek (00:00:18) Championship Battle Heats Up (00:02:46) KTM's New Rider Announcement (00:08:09) Ducati's Surprising Strength in the Face of Losses (00:13:19) David de Brivio's Potential Move to HRC (00:15:44) Catalunya Circuit Overview (00:18:47) Favorites in the Race (00:24:05) Riders to Watch (00:30:11) Riders on the Hot Seat (00:35:03) Predictions and Closing Remarks Aprilia teammates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin are separated by ONE point for the championship lead - will the home fans propel Martin to the top spot in Catalunya? Or will Ducati upstage them both? I talk MotoGP news, and then preview the CatalanGP!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- Fabio Di Giannantonio to KTM - and how Ducati lose talent...but also don't- Davide Brivio to HRC - what's next for Trackhouse?- Catalunya! My Preview of the CatalanGP- The Favorites: with one unexpected twist- The Watch List: Could it be a KTM weekend?- The Hot Seat: Someone needs to step up for Ducati- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Marquez is Out, Aprilia is Definitely IN at LeMans 11.05.2026 43min

  (00:00:00) Marquez is Out, Aprilia is Definitely IN at LeMans (00:00:01) Welcome to the Motoweek Podcast (00:00:07) Marquez's Misfortune and Martin's Rise (00:00:19) A Wild Weekend at Le Mans (00:02:18) Qualifying Drama and Ducati's Front Row Lockout (00:04:39) Martin's Dominant Sprint Race Victory (00:05:54) Marquez's Shocking High-Side Crash (00:08:56) The Impact on Marquez's Championship Chances (00:13:28) Saturday's Sprint Race Highlights (00:21:29) The MotoGP Race: A Thrilling Battle Unfolds (00:38:27) The MotoGP Championship Picture after LeMans (00:40:47) My take on the FrenchGP It's disaster for Ducati and Marc Marquez, while Aprilia ups the intensity on the track - and in the Championship! I recap all of the action from the FrenchGP, look at the wild Championship picture, and give you my take on LeMans!The Rundown:- Marc Marquez has the most up and down Saturday ever- Qualifying: Ducati looks strong - but would it hold up in the race?- Sprint Race: A Video Game Start leads to a flip of the script for Martin- Marc's wreck - and what it means- Pecco looks good for a minute, Bezz finally scores points- MotoGP Race: and...it's all Aprilia again- An amazing comback, the leader tries to hold on, and a youngster makes a late charge- Fabio Quatararo gives the fans a show- Pedro Acosta keeps the performance trend going- The Championship Picture: NOW we officially have a title race!- My take on the FrenchGP!What did you think of LeMans? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Ducati vs. Aprilia, Version 2.0? FrenchGP Preview! 07.05.2026 47min

  Ducati led the way in Jerez - are we set for an epic showdown with Aprilia at LeMans? I preview the FrenchGP, and talk about MotoGPs version of Throwback Thursday - with both Andrea Iannone and Jonas Folger making a return trip to the paddock. The Rundown:- Andrea Iannone. On a Harley. At the Mugello MotoGP round. No, really...- MotoGP News: Jonas Folger returns to the grid as a substitute rider- The FrenchGP - my preview of Round 5 of the MotoGP World Championship- The Track - a legendary circuit that is legindarily tricky- The Favorites - are we set for an Aprilia - Ducati duel?- The Watchlist - Ducati's best rider right now is a bit unexpected- The Hot Seat - even the best riders need to come up with something big sometimes- Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Jerez was Wild, Crazy, and...a Little Weird 27.04.2026 51min

  Well THAT was interesting! From a tear-off malfunction, to overheating brakes, to rain, to...wrecking and still winning the race - the SpanishGP was full of wild surprises. I discuss all of the MotoGP action from Jerez, including Ducati's response to Aprilia dominance, on the post-race show!The Rundown:- Jerez! Amazing fans and wild plot twists highlight an exciting SpanishGP- Qualifying - youngster Acosta and veteran Zarco tame the challenging conditions- Aprilia fails to make the front row- Sprint Race - what on Earth happened? A LOT. - How to wreck and still win - and whether it is against the rules. Or should be.- An unlikely Ducati podium, thanks to mother nature- MotoGP Race - Ducati takes the fight back to Aprilia- Winners and losers from Sunday's race- The Championship picture - a wide-open title race- My take on the SpanishGPWhat did you think of Jerez? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Is Marc Back to 100%? Jerez MotoGP Preview! 23.04.2026 36min

  After an unexpected break, MotoGP is back in action at Jerez! With Ducati claiming Marc Marquez is healthy, and Aprilia teammates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin both in winning form, we could be in for an amazing weekend of racing.The Rundown:- MotoGP News: Maverick Vinales sits out another round- Jerez! My preview of Round 4 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship- The Favorites: Ducati says Marc is 100%. Are they right?- The Watch List - Two young riders trying to establish a championship foothold, and one trying to get back last year's level of success- The Hot Seat: Two veterans are already racing for their future- SpanishGP Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Ogura Makes a Bold Move, and Why it Isn't Official Yet 20.04.2026 45min

  (00:00:00) Ogura Makes a Bold Move, and Why it Isn't Official Yet (00:00:01) Welcome to Motoweek (00:02:01) The Delayed Announcing Silly Season Moves (00:06:29) Support and Social Media Links (00:07:09) Aleix Espargaro Injury Update (00:07:53) Ai Ogura's Surprising Move to Yamaha (00:16:42) Ducati's Young Talent Hunt with Daniel Holgado (00:23:36) Nicolò Bulega's World Superbike to MotoGP Journey (00:29:20) Riders' Concerns and Opinions (00:29:29) Fabio Quartararo's Yamaha Frustration (00:32:27) Pedro Acosta Talks Schedule Length, 850cc rules, Tire Pressures More Silly Season suprises, but no official announcements. I talk about why there is a holdup, whether Ai Ogura going to Yamaha is a smart move (spoiler alert - Fabio Quartararo doesn't think so), discuss tire pressure and 850cc era rules, and more! The Rundown:- Aleix Espargaro has back surgery- Ai Ogura to Yamaha - a mistake...or low-key genius? - Could Daniel Holdago be leading a youth movement into MotoGP?- Nicolo Bulega - is SBK dominance better than a slot on the MotoGP grid?- Fabio Quartararo is headed toward bad-breakup territory with Yamaha- Pedro Acosta talks about the length of the season, the 850cc rule package, and tire pressuresFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Bezzecchi Sets a MotoGP Record, Gets a New Title Challenger - COTA Recap! 30.03.2026 1val 2min

  Marco Bezzecchi comes up with more Sunday magic - to go with Saturday struggles. And a wild weekend of action and drama in COTA brings another serious title challenger. I recap the MotoGP action from Texas!The Rundown:- MotoGP News: Maverick Vinales out with injury - what's next?- Austin: My recap of the AmericasGP at COTA- Qualifying: A messy Q2 results in penalties and too much traffic as everyone looks for a slipstream- Sprint race: Now we've got some action! A tire gamble leads to an epic comback, and a thrilling conclusion- Marc gets a bit ambitious - and disrupts his entire weekend- One KTM rider gets in trouble - another one gets rewarded for it- An unlikely Sprint podium leads to interesting questions who to look out for this season- MotoGP: Marco is The Bezz when Sunday arrives- Aprilia keeps gettng stronger, while KTM sneaks into the picture- Heartbreak for one young rider, while a veteran named Marc makes the best of the situation- Raz as the best Yamaha?- The Championship Picture: Marc has work to do, but Bezz has a legitimate new challenger- My take on COTA: Action? Drama? Controversy? All three.What did you think of COTA? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Aprilia and Ducati: Get Ready for a Texas Shootout! 26.03.2026 44min

  COTA is a Marc Marquez track...or is it? I discuss why the answer is both yes, and no - and whether that could lead to an epic Ducati-Aprilia MotoGP shootout - as part of our preview of the AmericasGP!The Rundown:- COTA! My preview of Round 3 of the MotoGP season - the AmericasGP- The Track - is this a Marc Marquez track? Yes. And no. But also yes.- The Favorites - each has a weakness - which could put Ducati and Aprilia on level footing- The Watch List - one rider looking to recover, two trying to keep momentum- Fermin Aldeguer contract: a clear sign Gresini is leaving Ducati?- The Hot Seat - incuding two riders trying to race themselves out of a 2027 deal- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP RaceFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• MotoGP vs The Track: Aprilia and Ducati Dodge Potholes in Brazil 23.03.2026 51min

  New track - new challenges. It's just that not many people were thinking "sinkhole" would be one of those challenges. The BrazilianGP offered some unexpected plot twists, but also confirmed that Aprilia is ready to fight for a championship with Ducati. I recap all of the MotoGP action in Brazil on the post-race show!The Rundown:- The BrazilianGP! My recap of Round 2 of the 2026 World Championship:- Qualifying - Yamaha tries to fool us, while the biggest players of the weekend come out of Q1- The Sprint: Once it actually happened- Tarmac Issue 1: which gets solved impressively fast considering it is a sinkhole- Ducati takes the first round in convincing fashion- Why Fabio Quartararo made this Sprint dramatic- Can you pass at the Senna Circuit? Not really...- The MotoGP race - aka the race against a disintegrating track- Tarmac Issue 2: which made small mistakes into biger ones- Aprilia strikes back - in even more convincing fashion- The Championship Picture after Brazil- Should Ducati be worried? Maybe- My take on the BrazilianGPWhat did you think of Brazil? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Into the Unknown for Aprilia and Ducati: BrazilianGP Preview 19.03.2026 42min

  The track, the weather, and the Aprilia - Ducati power struggle: the BrazilianGP raises a lot of questions as MotoGP takes on the Aryton Senna circuit. I preview Round 2 of the 2026 season, and make picks for the race!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- QatarGP moved, along with Portimao and Valencia- Brazil: My preview of Round 2 of the 2026 World Championship - the BrazilianGP!- The Track: The Aryton Senna circuit presents some concerns for passing. As well as what happens when it rains- The Favorites: can Acosta keep it up? Or are Marc and Bezz gunning for him?- The Watch List: Aprilia is on the rise, but can Ducati strike back?- The Hot Seat: one hometown favorite, and two riders that are simply frustrating right now- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesFind all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!
• Acosta Crashes the Party as Aprilia Bests Ducati: ThaiGP Recap! 02.03.2026 1val 8min

  The 2026 MotoGP season got started with action, drama, controversy, and...a tire that tried to run away from Marc Marquez. More importantly - Aprilia took the fight to Ducati, and Pedro Acosta took the fight to everyone in the start of what might be a wild MotoGP Championship. I recap the ThaiGP!The Rundown:- The ThaiGP! Round 1 Recap:- Qualifying - Raul Fernandez shines, Pecco Bagnaia struggles- Sprint: controversy shadows an absolute thriller of a race- The 'Indicent" - should it have even been a penalty?- Pedro vs. Marc foreshadows exciting times ahead as teammates- MotoGP Race: Aprilia makes a statement that Ducati won't soon forget- Bezz leads an impressive Aprilia charge at the front- What happened to Marc's rear wheel??- Trackhouse could quietly compete for the Independent Team title- The Championship picture - Aprilias and Pedro stacking up in the top spots- Aprilia vs. Ducati - has the balance of power shifted? And can Marc counter Bezz (or, more importantly, when will Marc be able to counter Bezz)- My Take on Thailand!What did you think of Buriram? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!