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Valencia opened with Ducati, but ended overwhelmingly with Aprilia - is 2026 set for a showdown between the Italian manufacturers? I break down the ValenciaGP action, talk about what it means for the balance of power in MotoGP, and recap the Championship!  The Rundown: - Qualifying - Bezz sets the pace, Pecco continues his slide, but the gap at the top shows how close the best manufacturers really...

Portugal gives us a thrilling sprint, and three manufacturers battling at the front! I break down the MotoGP action from Portimao, and preview what could be an unpredictable season finale in the ValenciaGP! The Rundown: - Portugal Sprint: Alex Marquez outduels Pedro Acosta in a classic - Portugal MotoGP Race: Aprilia ups the ante with Bezz - The Championship Picture: Bezz is a step away from P3, a...

Pecco’s still unpredictable, Alex Marquez is flying high, and MotoGP heads to Portugal...where the track goes up, down, sideways, and occasionally airborne. I preview the PortugueseGP, discuss the terrifying Moto3 crash, and make picks for Portimão! The Rundown: - Where was I after Sepang?!? - Moto3 Wreck in Malaysia - what can be done to prevent something similar in the future? - Algarve! I previ...

Aprilia took the fight directly to Ducati - and won - in Australia. But Sepang is much friendlier to the Desmos. Will Aprilia's run continue? I preview the MalaysianGP! The Rundown: - Sepang! Preview of the MalaysianGP - The Track - does it favor Ducati enough to overcome their Australian struggles? - The Favorites - Bezz sets his sights on a double-win - The Watch List - A trio of Phillip Island...

Aprilia is amazing at Phillip Island, and we get another surprise winner! I recap all of the action, smoke, birds, and unexpected twists of the AustralianGP, along with the big mover in the MotoGP Championship! The Rundown: - Honda blows two engines in two days - Yamaha domninates the front row in qualifying? - Everyone is coasting around in qualifying - get on with it! - Sprint Race: Aprilia figh...

Marc Marquez is out, Marco Bezzecchi has a big penalty - the door is open for some major excitement at Phillip Island! I discuss Marc's surgery and Diogo Moreira joining the MotoGP grid - then preview the AustralianGP. The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Marc Marquez has shoulder surgery - out for the rest of the season? - Diogo Moreira is coming to LCR Honda - Marco Bezzecchi gets a last-minute penalty...

Even the part that went as expected in Mandalika...didn't go as expected! I recap all the MotoGP action, excitement, and plot twists in a thrilling IndonesianGP! The Rundown: - Qualifying - Aprilia steals Ducati's thunder - What happened to the Factory Ducatis? Did Motegi make them lazy? - The Sprint - a mistake leads to a thrilling last-lap comeback - A podium with a surprise...and an even bigger...

Marc Marquez has the MotoGP Championship wrapped up, while Pecco Bagnaia dominated last week in Motegi - are they on a collision course heading into Mandalika? I preview the IndonesianGP, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - The IndonesianGP! I preview Round 18 of the MotoGP Championship - The Track - all about the atmosphere - The Favorites - will we finally get the Marc-Pecco battle we've...

You know you're having a good day when you win with a blown motor! I recap all of the action from the JapaneseGP - including Pecco Bagnaia's return to the front, Honda stepping up on home turf, that Ducati engine that just won't quit - and the biggest Championship story of the MotoGP era! The Rundown: - Qualifying - Pecco throws down the gauntlet with a record lap - Sprint Race - is that...the old...

Marc Marquez has his first chance to lock up the 2025 MotoGP title this weekend in Motegi - can he do it? I preview the Japanese GP, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - Motegi! My preview of Round 17 of the MotoGP Championship - the JapaneseGP - The Track - hard braking, chances to pass - The Favorites - this could be the big weekend for Marc? - The Watch List - Pecco and Pedro are headed...

Marco Bezzecchi steps up for the hometown fans, Marc Marquez stages an epic weekend comeback, and KTM is losing parts all over the track. I recap the MotoGP action, surpises, and strange stuff (including the...fake leg) that happened in the SanMarinoGP. The Rundown: - Qualifying - Fabio Quartararo once again impresses, and Aprilia lets everyone know they mean business - Sprint Race - An intense ba...

We go from the Marquez Brothers' back yard to home turf for Bagnaia and Bezzecchi - will Misano give us more surprises, and more podium challengers? I anazlyze the KTM sale, preview the San Marino GP, and make picks for the race! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - KTM will be sold in 2026 - what does it mean? And where will Herve Poncharal be? - Misano! Preview of the San Marino GP - The Track - simila...

Marc Marquez finally loses a MotoGP race. To another Marquez. But only after he loses the Sprint...but also wins it. I recap the surprises, excellent on-track action, and KTM's strong weekend in Catalunya on the post-race show! The Rundown: - Qualifying - All of the Fabios come out of Q1 to have a fast weekend - Sprint Race - Marc wins the race after he had already lost it - KTM provides the excit...

Honda and VR46 are making moves - predictable ones - and the 2026 grid is nearly complete. I analyze the latest rider signings, and then try to figure out whether Marc Marquez can continue his epic win streak this weekend at Catalunya! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: Silly Season deals that aren't so silly - Honda Signs Luca Marini - why boring makes total sense - Honda Also Signs Johann Zarco - becau...

Balaton Park provided new challenges, surprises, and a few things we've never seen before. But through it all, Marc continues to be next-level. I recap the action - and some of the unusual occurrences - of the HungarianGP! The Rundown: - What happens when there is a tie in Q1? We found out this weekend - Qualifying: Two riders come out of Q1 to sit on the front row - Chain-reaction penalty for Ale...

New track, new country - but will it still be the same result? MotoGP races for the first time ever at Balaton Park - I try to figure out if anyone can take advantage to challenge Marc Marquez. Plus - a big Silly Season rumor, and my picks for the return of the HungarianGP! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Has Diogo Moreira made his decision? Yamaha, or Honda? - Hungary! I preview the first Hungarian...

Marc Marquez dominates, but Fermin Aldeguer steals the show! I break down the MotoGP action from Marc's first Red Bull Ring victory, including the surprise performances - both good and bad. Plus - I predict when the title will be decided! The Rundown: - Qualifying: Bezz turns things around in a big way, with an assist from The Doctor - The Sprint Race: Disaster for Pecco, KTM looks good, the Marqu...

Let's get racing again! The Summer Break is over, and it's time to see if anyone can challenge Marc Marquez the second half of the season. I discuss rumors about Yamaha and Honda shopping for a Moto2 star, and preview the AustrianGP at the Red Bull Ring! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Did Jorge Martin make his decision at the perfect time? - Is Jack Miller going from being in jeopardy to a promotio...

Marc continues to dominate, Martin makes a big decision, and I have to talk about...tire pressure rules. Again. I break down the MotoGP action and podium surprises in Brno, and give my opinion of the CzechGP! The Rundown: - Jorge Martin decides his future - what are the implications? - Brno! My Recap of the CzechGP: - Qualifying: Pecco's comeback, Marc's bad luck - The Sprint: Here we go with the...

The CzechGP is back, Jorge Martin is back, Silly Season is heating up - the stage is set for drama in Brno! I preview the weekend, discuss the return of the Champ, the Moto2 rider stirring up the pacddock, then make picks for the CzechGP! The Rundown: - Brno is back! Why this previously forgotten track is actually really cool - MotoGP Silly Season News - Diogo is in Demand - CzechGP Preview: - The...

Nothing was capable of stopping Marc Marquez in Germany. Not even Marc Marquez. But while Marc was dominating, half the field was exploring the area's finest gravel traps. I recap a wild weekend of wrecks and surprises at Sachaenring! The Rundown - Qualifying: wet, wild, and with a pair of big wrecks - Sprint: Marc spots the field a few spots, and still shows them how it's done - Aprilia and Yamah...

Marc. Sachsenring. I think we all know how this is likely to end up. I try to figure out if anyone has a chance against Marquez in the GermanGP. Plus - things are set for a Jorge Martin return, but how will it actually go? I talk MotoGP news, along with my preview and picks for Germany! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Jorge Martin test session - he rode the bike, but what was the real story? - Marti...

Marc Marquez survives multiple challenges at the DutchGP, Alex suffers a huge setback, and Jorge Martin tries to nuke his Aprilia contract: I recap all of the MotoGP action in Assen, which featured as much drama off-track as we saw on it. The Rundown: - Jorge Martin's agent says he can do what he wants. I tell you why that isn't going to work out the way they think it will - My recap of the DutchG...

MotoGP hits the Cathedral of Speed, but can Pecco rebound from Mugello? I preview the DutchTT, discuss the Liberty Media takeover, and make picks for Assen! The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Liberty Media approved to buy Dorna - can they take the sport to the next level? - Assen! My Preview of the DutchTT - The Favorites - can Pecco come back from Italy? - The Watch List - Aprilia's hidden speed, last...

Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez lit up Mugello with a fierce five-lap showdown full of contact, aggression, and crowd-roaring drama - but what happened to Pecco at the end? I recap the ItalianGP, and try to figure out if Bagnaia's title hopes are finished. The Rundown: - Qualifying - Marc and Pecco trade record-breaking laps in a tense standoff - Sprint - Marc messes up, but stays focused - Alex is...