Episodes
The entire 2024 MotoGP season comes down to this weekend in Catalunya - can Pecco Bagnaia catch Jorge Martin, or will we have an Independent Rider as Champ? I preview the relocated season finale, and make picks for the SolidarityGP!
The Rundown:
- Is the MotoGP point system broken? Pecco Bagnaia thinks so
- Season finale moved to Catalunya - was that the right move?
- Barcelona! My preview of the season-ending SolidarityGP
- The Favorites - I break down the chances for both Title...
Published 11/14/24
Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia put on a show in a fierce battle for an advantage in the MotoGP championship. But is it all too little, too late for Pecco? I recap the amazing action of the MalaysianGP, talk about the championship picture, and tell you who I think will win the Title!
The Rundown
- Season finale moved to Catalunya - a wise choice
- Sepang! My recap of the MalaysianGP:
- Qualifying - the gauntlet is thrown down by Pecco with a stunning lap
- Sprint - 'The Rematch' starts with...
Published 11/04/24
The MotoGP Championship drama will be more intense than ever in Sepang - can Jorge Martin make a decisive move, or will Pecco Bagnaia keep his hopes alive for a third-straight Title? I preview the MalaysianGP!
The Rundown:
- Valencia round could be in question due to tragic flooding
- Sepang! My full preview of Round 19 of the MotoGP Championship - the MalaysianGP!
- The Track - Ducati will be the one to beat, but this place usually produces surprises
- Will the weather be a factor?
- The...
Published 10/31/24
Jorge Martin was better in the Sprint. Pecco Bagnaia was better in the MotoGP race. And the Championship battle gets closer as a result. Who has the upper hand? I'll tell you, along with my recap of the ThailandGP!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying: Bagnaia takes the first shot with an amazing lap
- Sprint Race: A non-contender steps up with a surprising performance
- Martin gets aggressive and it doesn't pay off, but then later it does
- MotoGP Race: Rain increases the degree of difficulty
- Marc...
Published 10/28/24
Jorge Martin has the points. Pecco Bagnaia has the experience. And Marc Marquez just wants the wins. Are we headed toward an epic showdown at the exciting Chang International Circuit? I preview the ThailandGP, and make picks for the race!
The Rundown:
- Buriram! My Preview of Round 18 of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship - the ThailandGP
- The Track: which has given us three thrilling finishes in four races
- The Favorites: Is there more Championship drama onthe horizon?
- My Watch List:...
Published 10/24/24
Marc Marquez looked amazing at Phillip Island, while Jorge Martin is putting pressure on Pecco in the MotoGP Title race! I recap all of the Australian MotoGP action, review the Championship picture, and give my take on the weekend.
The Rundown:
- Sprint Race: Martin is masterful, but what happened to Pecco Bagnaia?
- Vinales-Bezzecchi wreck - and why aero can be as bad as it is helpful
- Saturday penalties should be served in Saturday races
- Jack Miller eliminates the final remaining...
Published 10/22/24
So Motegi wasn't exactly exciting. But now MotoGP heads to one of the most thrilling tracks in the sport - Phillip Island! I talk about what makes this circuit so special, and whether we might see another classic shootout this weekend. Plus: picks for the AustralianGP.
The Rundown:
- Phillip Island! My preview of Round 17 of the MotoGP World Championship:
- The Track: Home of some all-time classic MotoGP races
- The Favorites: The Title contenders will battle it out, but Marc Marquez'...
Published 10/18/24
Just when he needs points the most, Pecco Bagnaia finds them. A little bit of speed, a little bit of strategy and a little bit of luck get him the double. I recap all of the MotoGP action in Motegi, look at the Championship picture, and give my take on the JapaneseGP!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying: even when Marc doesn't make a mistake, he makes a mistake. But Martin makes a bigger one
- Sprint Race: one more rider tosses a win into the gravel trap with and unforced error
- Pecco gets lucky,...
Published 10/07/24
Jorge Martin comes roaring back from his Sprint mistake to dominate the IndonesianGP, but is Sunday enough to make up for Saturday? I recap all of the MotoGP action in Mandalika, talk about the Championship race, and give my take on the weekend!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying: One rider shines, another falters (again!), and a third pulls off something unbelievable
- Sprint Race: Martin's small mistake makes a big difference
- Factory Ducati capitalizes on the situation
- Marc is back in video...
Published 09/30/24
Jorge Martin has the points, Pecco Bagnaia has the Championship experience. Who will win in the end? The all-important flyaway rounds start in Lombok - I talk about the contenders, potential surprise riders, and make picks for the IndonesianGP!
The Rundown
- MotoGP News: Two track announcements for 2025 - one good, one...not so much
- Mandalika! My preview of the IndonesianGP:
- The Track - and how weather may play a major role
- The Favorites: The Title Contenders are set to battle, but...
Published 09/26/24
Misano finally delivers the excitement we were looking for a few weeks ago! I recap all of the MotoGP action from the Emilia Romagna GP - including the controverisal pass - then review the championship picture, and give my take on the weekend!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying: Pecco sets the bar high, and almost comes up with an unbelievable lap time
- Sprint Race: the top contenders go head-to-head, and home-field advantage wins
- MotoGP Race: A big mistake, and an even bigger pass on the final...
Published 09/23/24
Are there really 'passport slots' on the MotoGP grid? Maybe, but it doesn't really matter. I analyze the Silly Season moves from Trackhouse, LCR and Yamaha, and then preview the Emilia Romagna GP at Misano!
The Rundown:
- MotoGP Silly Season News:
- Why Trackhouse made the right decision with Ai Ogura
- Can Oliveira help Yamaha?
- LCR's controversial move...that isn't all that controversial
- Jack Miller's passport doesn't have to be the reason he goes to Pramac
- Misano! I preview the...
Published 09/19/24
After a sleepy Saturday Sprint, Sunday's SanMarinoGP brought unexpected surprises, along with some weather...that really wasn't. I recap the MotoGP action from Misano on the show!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying gives us an interesting - but not totally unexpected - front row
- Sprint Race: Ducati runs the table. But why is the winner a surprise?
- MotoGP Race: Well that was odd: weather that never was, and strategy that strikes out
- Marc has nothing to lose - so he doesn't
- Jorge Martin...
Published 09/09/24
Jorge Martin once again leads the MotoGP standings, but Pecco Bagnaia will have home-field advantage in Italy - will that alone be enough to close the gap? I talk about the Championship drama heading into the San Marino GP, and make picks for the race?
The Rundown:
- Misano! My full preview of the SanMarinoGP!
- The Track: which hasn't always been a Ducati dream
- The Favorites: the contenders are evenly matched, while a third rider is poised to upset the balance of power once again
- My...
Published 09/05/24
Marc Marquez channels his younger self in an epic Aragon display, while we get even more Championship drama thanks to a controversial incident with Pecco Bagnaia. I recap all of the action from the AragonGP on the show!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying: tricky conditions, and an impressive pole run
- Sprint: one rider dominates, while a championship contender has a bad day
- MotoGP: one rider dominates, while a championship contender has an even worse day
- My take on the big wreck
- KTM can walk...
Published 09/02/24
Ok, so there could have been more action. But we got yet another big change in the MotoGP standings, and saw mistakes from some top riders in the sport. I recap the action in the AustrianGP, talk about the Championship, and give my take on the Red Bull Ring!
The Rundown:
- Qualifying - record-breaking session hints at an intense race
- Sprint Race - Martin makes a mistake...and it doesn't change anything
- MotoGP Race - Marc makes a mistake...and I don't think it changes anything
- One rider...
Published 08/19/24
Ducati has dominated at the Red Bull Ring, but hometown heroes KTM have never been far behind. Can Miller, Binder and Acosta keep up with the Desmos? I preview the AustrianGP, the Championship battle, and make picks for the race!
The Rundown:
- The Red Bull Ring! My Preview of the AustrianGP
- The track, and why Ducati runs so well here
- The Favorites - who can leave Styria with the Championship lead?
- My Watch List - riders with a story coming into the weekend
- The Hot Seat - who has to...
Published 08/15/24
Silverstone surprises, Ducati domination, and another twist in the MotoGP Championship! I recap all of the BritishGP action, talk about the Title race, and give my take on the weekend!
The Rundown:
- A veteran rider has a record-setting Q2
- Sprint: Ducati teamwork minimizes a big mistake
- MotoGP: Ducati teamwork minimizes a big mistake
- The first back-to-back Silverstone MotoGP winner in over a decade
- Both Pecco and Enea are making mistakes - why? And who can overcome them more...
Published 08/05/24
MotoGP goes retro for Silverstone, but the Championship contenders are focused on the future. I preview this weekend's BritishGP, and give you my picks for both races!
The Rundown:
- My picks on the retro liveries
- World Ducati Week drama - why it isn't a big deal
- Silverstone! My preview of Round 10 of the MotoGP Championship
- The Track
- The Favorites - Pecco and Martin are set to square off again
- My Watch List - including a sentimental pick
- The Hot Seat - Silly Season is almost...
Published 08/03/24
The GermanGP seemed to be as much about luck as it was performance - I recap a wild and unpredictable weekend at the Sachsenring that featured big comebacks, bigger mistakes, and a shakeup in the Championship!
The Rundown:
- How much bad luck can Marc Marquez have in one weekend?
- The real surprises start in qualifying
- Sprint Race - Martin stops Pecco's charge in the points. Briefly.
- MotoGP Race - One corner could make a season's worth of difference
- Marc pulls off another epic...
Published 07/09/24
Marc Marquez is a legend in Germany - but can he hold off Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin? I preview Sachsenring, and make picks for the race!
The Rundown:
- Sachsenring - my full preview of Round 9 of the MotoGP Championship
- The Track - a lot of left turns, but a great place to race
- The Favorites - Ducati leads the way
- My Watch List - which rider can move their team forward?
- The Hot Seat - three riders that have to perform
- The Picks - can anyone beat Marc Marquez at...
Published 07/04/24
The MotoGP Silly Season surprises just keep on coming! Pramac's long-rumored move to Yamaha is happening, and some people are calling it a Disaster for Ducati. But is it really? I tell you why Ducati might actually come out a little better off, and how big of a boost Pramac will be for Yamaha.
The Rundown:
- Pramac to Yamaha: another big Silly Season move in MotoGP.
- Why Pramac is leaving Ducati - it isn't what they are saying publically.
- What does this move mean for Yamaha? Spoiler, it...
Published 07/02/24
One rider absolutely dominates in Assen, and the MotoGP Championship gets even closer heading toward the summer break! I recap all of the Dutch TT action on the show, recap the Rider Standings, and give my take on the weekend.
The Rundown:
- Qualifying - a track record, and a penalty for a top rider
- Sprint Race - everything goes to plan, and one Ducati rider has a big comeback
- MotoGP Race - everything goes to plan, and one Ducati rider has an even bigger comeback
- Late penalties hit...
Published 07/01/24
Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini and Marco Bezzecchi all get back on track for Ducati after signing with different manufacturers for next season. Will they get the same level of support? Will it effect the MotoGP Championship? I preview the Dutch TT, then make picks for the race!
The Rundown:
- Assen! My full preview of the Dutch TT
- Big Silly Season moves mean there could be some uncomfortable moments in the paddock
- The Track - the iconic TT Circuit Assen (with some history tossed in).
-...
Published 06/27/24