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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 races 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!

(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 pressures 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!

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!

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 Race 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!

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 BrazilianGP What 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!

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 races 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!

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!

The 2026 MotoGP season is here! Will Ducati and the Marquez brothers stay on top of the series, or can Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia challenge them for the crown? I preview the season-opening ThailandGP, and then make picks for the race - and for the 2026 season! The Rundown: - It is time to go racing! ThailandGP Preview: - The Track: Exciting finshes, great fans - The Favorites: The Marquez brothers are back - but so is Bezz - The Watch List: Is Pecco set for a comeback? - The Hot Seat: Three riders are already fighting for their 2027 spot on the grid - The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races - My Predictions for the 2026 Championship: Rider, Team and Manufacturer titles If you missed the 2026 MotoGP season preview - you can hear the other three episodes from this week at Motoweek.net! 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!

Do preseason testing results make a difference? Kind of. I talk about the riders' opinions of their own chances heading into the 2026 MotoGP season, then rank the manufacturers. Plus - we discuss minimum rider salaries. The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Minimum Salaries - the riders deserve it - Preseason Testing: - Results from Thailand and Buriram - Ducati and Aprilia - set for a showdown? - KTM is in transition, but Acosta still has something to race for - Honda hits a plateau - how long will it take to move past it? - Yamaha has a LOT of work to do - My manufacturer rankings heading into the season One more to go before the season starts! Check back for my ThaiGP Preview tomorrow! 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!

Marco Bezzecchi is staying put. Marc Marquez will, too. After that - nearly everone else is on the move in what promises to be a crazy Silly Season. But do riders know what they are getting into for 2027? I analyze all the rumors, and talk about who is headed to the right place to start the 850cc MotoGP era. The Rundown: - Silly Season - this time, it will truly be silly! - Into the unknown: 2027 brings opportunity, but also uncertainty about which bikes will be best - Confirmed: Marco Bezzecchi is married to the idea of Aprilia - Confirmed: Marc will be with Ducati - but is he hedging for Honda, or retirement in the future? - MotoGP Silly Season Rumors: - Pedro Acosta - nobody is surprised, Ducati gets what they are looking for - Pecco Bagnaia doesn't want Yamaha money, Jorge Martin does  - Fabio Quartararo could be Honda's secret weapon - KTM and a pair of riders set to take a big chance on each other.  There is still more to come! Tuesday we talk testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP! 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!

And...we're back! With a LOT to talk about. I'm kicking off a four-part season preview by talking about the shocking news that Phillip Island is off the schedule in 2027: why, along with the positives and negatives. Plus - Liberty is already making changes - I break them down.  And check back tomorrow for (hopefully) a discussion of all the Silly Season rumors and confirmed signings!  The Rundown: - Wait...I can't change the show to the Motoweek Sports Entertainment Guy? MSEG is now taken. - Dorna Sports - New name, sign of new things to come - We discuss what "entertainment" means in that equation. Especially for us as long-time fans - More flash - more storylines - Let's add some Harleys to the mix - Is this a lame duck season for MotoGP? - Phillip Island - the first REAL change. And it is a BIG one - Why Phillip Island is going away. The good and the bad - Why it feels like Laguna Seca, but far bigger - It is the start - not the end - of the schedule changes - Adelaide Street Circuit - the upside, downside, and...can it really work?? We're just getting started. If all goes to plan - tomorrow we'll talk about Silly Season rumors. Tuesday is testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP - let's go!! 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!

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 are - The Sprint - The media said Bezz would win, Gresini's team manager said Acosta would win, but neither got it quite right - The MotoGP Race - Aprilia ends the year with a bang, their top rider leading the way, with an impressive Valencia surprise just behind - Third place races were where the action was at all weekend - Acosta is disappointed, but shouldn't be - Honda loses one level of concessions - should they have? - MotoGP Championship Picture - how the final battles worked out - My take on Valencia - What does the season finale mean for 2026? Are we on the verge of an Aprilia-Ducati championship? Or will Marc Marquez tip the scales back toward Ducati? What did you think of Valencia? 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!

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, and Pecco is still in free-fall - ValenciaGP! My full preview of the MotoGP Season finale! - The Track - technical, and always full of unpredictable podium results - The Favorites: Marquez is locked in, Bezz is close, while Pecco and Pedro battle for 4th and 5th in the Rider Standings - The Watch List: four riders that could surprise this weekend - The Picks!: For the Sprint and MotoGP races Who do you think will win Valencia? 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!

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 preview the PortugueseGP - The Favorites - Can Alex keep it up? And which Pecco will we get? - The Watch List - One rider looking to rebound, two trying to keep it going  - The Hot Seat - the VR46 battle heats up - The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races Who do you think will win Portimão? 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 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 upstarts get another chance to impress - The Hot Seat - including the rider on the grid with the most Sepang success - The Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP race Who do you think will win the MalaysianGP? 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!