Crash MotoGP Podcast

Marc Marquez dominates the Sachsenring + Ai Ogura moves into title contention | Crash MotoGP podcast 13.07.2026 58мин

In this week's episode of the Crash MotoGP podcast Lewis Duncan and Pete McLaren break down all the action from the German Grand Prix.Ducati’s Marc Marquez eased to victory from pole position at the 2026 MotoGP German Grand Prix, he moves to within 18 points of the championship lead.Ai Ogura emerged as Marc Marquez's closest challenger in Sunday's German MotoGP.But is the Spaniard now the favourite to take the title after another dominant win in Germany? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ogura's Surprise First Win As Bezzecchi Crashes In Assen 29.06.2026 55мин

Dre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Pete McLaren sit down to review the Dutch Grand Prix at the Catherdral of Speed at Assen. Japan finally gets to celebrate its first new winner since Makoto Tamada in 2004 as Ai Ogura maximised the second half of the race to comfortably blow past Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin enroute to victory. With Ai just 25 points behind Martin, is the former Moto2 Champion a genuine title contender?There were other flashpoints in the title fight, as Marco Bezzecchi missed out on another huge opportunity, only managing fourth in the Sprint Race and crashing early on in the Grand Prix, which even Aprilia couldn't defend. With Marc Marquez struggling to just sixth and seventh place across the weekend and losing no ground in the title fight, does Bez have the mental strength to fight for the title? Also discussed, the other contenders in the title fight, and whether KTM needs to be parked for Pedro Acosta's unreliable bike? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pedro Acosta's Bold Move to Ducati as Bagnaia Heads For Aprilia 25.06.2026 21мин

Another Crash MotoGP mini-sode of the Podcast as Lewis Duncan joins Dre Harrison and Peter McLaren to discuss two more blockbuster moves!After months of speculation, Pedro Acosta completes his move from KTM to the factory Ducati team. It’s a generational prospect lineup alongside Marc Marquez, but after some heated battles, can the pair of them co-exist together?Pecco Bagnaia is next on the agenda as he moves from Ducati after 8 years with the brand to move to Aprilia on a massive four-year commitment. Is he moving there to be Aprilia’s new leader, and was he worth bringing in over the departing Jorge Martin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Marquez Stays With Ducati Through 2028 Season 23.06.2026 11мин

In a series of mini-episodes/youtube specials, Dre Harrison and Pete McLaren start analysisng all the delayed silly season moves for 2027 in MotoGP, and they start with the biggest of them all - Marc Marquez staying with the factory Ducati squad through 2028. It includes talk on his first 850 run, his future teammate Pedro Acosta and just how long he can keep up his elite performance in the sport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marquez Reduces Gap To 40 As Bezzecchi Banned For Marshal Strike 22.06.2026 46мин

Dre Harrison and Pete McLaren sit down to review a wild weekend at Brno for the Czech GP (Don’t worry, Lewis is back next week, he’s on holiday)The weekend was dominated by Marco Bezzecchi being banned from the Grand Prix after striking a marshal during a crash in the Sprint Race. With his ban, and Marquez winning the Grand Prix, it reduces Bezzecchi’s lead over Marquez to just 40 points from 102 just two weeks prior in Mugello. Is this a weakness for Bez going forward, and was it right he was banned?The race itself is also analysed, as Marquez had to dig extra deep to hold off Ai Ogura’s worn-tyre pace, while Pecco Bagnaia managed his fourth podium finish in a row.  And finally, some more follow-up on the F1-esque Concorde Agreement that the sport and factories agreed on. But what does that mean for you as a fan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How The 2027 Concorde Agreement Could Change MotoGP 15.06.2026 52мин

Dre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Pete McLaren host the latest edition of the Crash MotoGP Podcast.On this week’s episode, the overarching story is the fact that MotoGP’s Concorde Agreement is on the brink of being officially signed off, and discussed is what that means for the sport going forward. This includes marketing promises, rider announcements incoming and only a small amount of financial compensation for the teams taking part. Is this viable for the sport in the long-term?There’s also a one-bike rule for garages coming in 2027, and Tech3 owner and former F1 boss Guenther Steiner has spoken out firmly against the issue. Is it a good change for the sport?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marquez's 100th Win As Martin Wipes Out Aprilia In Hungary 08.06.2026 52мин

Dre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren join forces to review the Hungarian GP and what could be a major flashpoint in the 2026 Championship.Marc Marquez would dominate the weekend, just his second race back from being on an operating table just 27 days prior. He’d win both the Sprint and the Grand Prix to become just the third member of the 100 win club, as well as Ducati’s 100th win as a factory team.But the weekend was a disaster for Aprilia, with Jorge Martin making a huge mistake braking into Turn 1, losing control and crashing into his teammate Marco Bezzecchi, fellow Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez, Fabio di Giannantonio and Fermin Aldeguer. With tensions rising in the Aprilia camp, is Marquez back in the title picture after reducing the deficit to 72 points? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bezzecchi's Emotional Home Win As Marquez Returns 01.06.2026 50мин

Dre Harrison, Peter McLaren and Lewis Duncan come together to review the Italian Grand Prix.It was a dream weekend for Aprilia, who ticked off a heap of milestones including the all-time MotoGP Speed Record (229.3mph), a front-row lockout in qualifying, as well as their first home win at the Italian GP. With Pecco Bagnaia barely able to hang onto third in a photo finish with Ai Ogura while the factory team goes 1-2, was this the killer blow for the 2026 Championship?The weekend's other major story was a return to action for Marc Marquez after missing Le Mans and Catalunya with a broken metatarsal and shoulder surgery brought forward. He struggled to P7 in the Grand Prix, but was this weekend a positive one for the reigning Champion?Also included, the tricky weekend of Raul Fernandez and why a Sprint win alone may not be enough to save his MotoGP career, KTM's reliability concerns and Cal Crutchlow's shock return to the grid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zarco and Marquez Crashes Overshadow Diggia Catalan Win 18.05.2026 48мин

Dre Harrison, Peter McLaren and Lewis Duncan come together to review a harrowing Catalan GP weekend.The weekend was marred by two huge crashes on Sunday. Pedro Acosta’s KTM cutting out on the back straight leading to Alex Marquez riding into him at full speed, breaking his collarbone and sending him to hospital. This before a restarted race led to Johann Zarco heading to hospital with torn ligaments in his knee after being hooked on Pecco Bagnaia’s Ducati. The race was won by Fabio di Giannantonio at the third time of asking. Many questions are asked, such as whether KTM should have been allowed to continue, must the show always go on for MotoGP? Does Barcelona need resurfacing and yet more safety changes? And does MotoGP need a riders union to unify their voice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jorge Martin's Historic Comeback as Marquez Breaks His Toe 11.05.2026 1ч 4мин

Lewis Duncan, Pete McLaren and Dre Harrison review MotoGP’s 2026 French GP.It was another historic day for Aprilia as they captured their first ever victory at Le Mans, their first ever 1-2-3 podium lockout, and for the first time in 18 months, Jorge Martin is a Grand Prix winner again. Is this a major flashpoint in the Championship? And what does it mean for team chemistry, especially with Ai Ogura also contending for the win for the first time?It was also another horror weekend for Ducati, with Marc Marquez having a huge crash in the Sprint, breaking a metatarsal in his foot that put him out of the Grand Prix and the Catalonia GP next week. Is it the end of his Championship defence?A potential Fabio di Giannantonio move to KTM is also discussed, as well as a strong Fabio Quartararo home weekend and whether it gives Yamaha a boost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Marquez Dominates Spanish GP as Marc Wins Crazy Sprint 27.04.2026 43мин

Link to Donate to Sylvain Guintoli and PASIC: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/sylvain-guintoliDre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren join forces to review the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix from Jerez.It was a chaotic weekend with a more tame crescendo as Alex Marquez dominated the running in the Grand Prix to take a comfortable victory ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio di Giannantonio. Ducati are finally on the board, but is it a sign that they’re back, or are Aprilia still on top?Marc Marquez also commanded attention after winning a highly controversial flag-to-flag Sprint Race where he cut the track after crashing to change bikes? Genius, or insanity? And is his title charge in jeopardy after crashing in the GP and dropping to 44 points behind Bez? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maverick Vinales Out As MotoGP Heads For Spain 21.04.2026 34мин

Lewis Duncan, Dre Harrison and Peter McLaren preview MotoGP's first race in a month as the sport heads home for the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez.The trio discuss a delay in Maverick Vinales return from injury in Austin, why they'll only be able to run one bike in Spain despite Pol Espargaro being their reserve, and the future of the team. Is a Honda engine switch on the horizon?There's also a full preview of the Spanish GP, including whether Ducati ca stage a comeback against a dominant Aprilia so far in 2026, why Toprak fans can be optimistic with Yamaha, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ai Ogura To Yamaha Shakes Up 2027 Silly Season 15.04.2026 30мин

Dre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren sit down for the latest episode of the Crash MotoGP Podcast.On this week's show, they discuss the shock move hinted over the weekend, with Ai Ogura seemingly heading to the factory Yamaha team for the 2027 season, alongside Jorge Martin. All of a sudden, does Yamaha have one of the strongest teams in the sport? Also, a chat about the butterfly effect that may cause across the grid, including what Trackhouse could do as a replacement. Is it time to move on from temperamental talent Raul Fernandez? And could a Tech3 switch to Honda be another potential market catalyst? Listen in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isle Of Man TT Special w/ Phil Wain On Its Historic Status 13.04.2026 40мин

In a special edition of the Crash MotoGP Podcast, Lewis Duncan is joined by Phil Wain, author of upcoming book: "The Isle of Man TT: The Illustrated History of the World's Greatest Motorcycle Road Race", to discuss his new book, his passion and memories of the legendary race, how the race has changed and developed over its 120 year history, as well as the current field as the preview the upcoming 2026 week of racing. Also, if you're watching the video version of the Podcast on YouTube, be sure to comment your favourite Isle of Man TT memories to be in with a chance of winning a copy of the book for yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Reserve Riders Could Be A Game Changer For 2027 08.04.2026 41мин

Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren in another edition of the Crash MotoGP Podcast.This week’s episode is built around the possibility of MotoGP having mandated reserve riders, ready to step in at a moment’s notice in case of unforeseen circumstance like injury. Lewis and Pete explain how this could be a surprise game changer for the sport in terms of integrating younger riders into MotoGP sooner, and drawing more interest in the sport as a whole.There’s also reaction to the silly season news that David Alonso may be heading to HRC, with Enea Bastianini and Dani Holgado rumoured to be joining Gresini for 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bezzecchi's Record Five-Peat As Aprilia Takes America 30.03.2026 58мин

Lewis Duncan, Peter McLaren and Dre Harrison sit down to review the third round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship from Austin, Texas as Marco Bezzecchi would lead every single lap to take his fifth win in a row and break the all-time laps led record, pushing it out to 121. And with Jorge Martin taking the sprint win and briefly leading the Championship, is the Spaniard a surprise title threat now?There's also a breakdown of Ducati's current struggles. Marc Marquez's predicted Austin onslaught never materialised after a 115mph crash on Friday, a take out of Fabio Di Giannnantonio in the Sprint for a penalty and only managing fifth in the Grand Prix. Marc clearly isn't 100% after last year's shoulder injury, but what else is holding Ducati back as Aprilia lay claim to being the sport's best factory? There's also more on Pedro Acosta getting back on the podium for KTM, more talk over Michelin and tyre pressures, and how do you solve the problem that is Joan Mir and crashing from high positions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bezzecchi's Wins Four In A Row As Goiania's Track Falls Apart 23.03.2026 59мин

Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren are joined by Dre Harrison to breakdown the Brazilian GP, the first in the country for 22 years. Marco Bezzecchi won his fourth Grand Prix in a row, just the fifth rider to do so in the modern era of the sport. At this point, you have you wonder, is Aprilia the new Ducati, or are other circumstances propping up their success?There's also a deep dive into the farcical timeline of Goiania's circuit falling apart across the weekend, from the sinkhole that appeared after Qualifying on Saturday that led to an 80-minute delay to the Sprint, and the asphalt breaking up at Turns 11-12 on Sunday that led to the Grand Prix being reduced from 31 to 23 laps. It leads to greater questions about the state of the facilities and whether Goiania itself is worthy of a World Championship event. Finally, a discussion on the mixed bag of Ducati performances, Marc Marquez's great fight with Fabio Di Giannantonio across the weekend and whether Fermin Aldeguer could be heading to VR46 for 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qatar MotoGP Race To Be Cancelled As Honda Debut 2027 Bike 13.03.2026 36мин

Dre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren come together for another edition of the Crash MotoGP Podcast. In this episode, the trio discuss the reasons why Qatar's MotoGP race in April is likely to be cancelled as the conflict in the Middle East affects both the world of bikes and Formula 1. There's also first impressions of Honda's 850cc 2027 MotoGP Bike, and a debate about whether a Sprint Win, should count as a Grand Prix win after Acosta became its youngest ever winner in Thailand last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bezzecchi Dominates Thailand as Marquez and Acosta Clash 02.03.2026 50мин

Dre Harrison, Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren review all the action to come out of the 2026 Season Opener, the Thai Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi dominated in what may be Aprilia's greatest day in MotoGP, with four of their bikes in the Top 5. Is that a sign of things to come? Pedro Acosta and Marc Marquez also went toe-to-toe in the Sprint race, with a controversial penalty demoting Marquez down to 2nd for Acosta to become MotoGP's youngest sprint winner. Was it the right decision? All that and more on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bagnaia to Aprilia For 2027 and Philip Island Gone 23.02.2026 1ч 6мин

Dre Harrison sits down with Lewis Duncan and Pete McLaren to discuss all things Buriram Test with the 2026 season just days around the corner. Marc Marquez crashes three times but still looks fast, Aprilia looks settled as main contender, and could be about to snatch Pecco Bagnaia from Ducati. There's also a deep dive on Yamaha's continued struggles, where KTM and Honda fit in the field, and the shocking departure of Philip Island from the MotoGP calendar. Is the sport right to be moving to Adelaide? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.