Podcasts about Aprilia

Just when you thought the 2025 MotoGP season couldn't get any more dramatic - the BritishGP goes completely off the rails, with action, excitement, tragedy, and a few major plot twists...along with some major luck for the top title contenders. I try to unpack everything that happened in Silverstone!The Rundown:- Qualifying: Fabio once again steps up, Marc drops off the front row- Sprint Race: Ducati dominates, but not the way we expected them to- MotoGP Race: well a LOT just happened- Disaster for the Marquez brothers. Except that it wasn't- Tire strategy is the key - but you have to both have a strategy AND race that strategy- Fabio does everything right. Until it goes wrong. - Bezzecchi and Aprilia make the bigest statement then can, at exactly the right time - you can't script this stuff- Ducati battles just to be on the podium- Pecco is in trouble- The MotoGP Championship Picture- My take on the BritishGPWhat did you think of Silverstone? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

A lightly windswept Adam, David and Neil welcome fellow journalist and MotoGP TV world feed commentator Matt Birt onto the first of our free Paddock Notes shows from Silverstone this weekend. Matt talks about his transition from the written word to the spoken, and then we dip into subjects like Jorge Martin and Aprilia, KTM and arguably the most unpredictable race on the calendar.

MotoGP contracts are more or less a suggestion, really. Jorge Martin makes headlines between rounds, while Silverstone sets up for what could be an unpredictble weekend of racing. I preview the BritishGP!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- KTM gets another lifeline - will it save their MotoGP operation, too?- Jorge Martin doesn't like the vibe at Aprilia. Chaos is set to ensue.- Silverstone! My preview of Round 7 of the 2025 MotoGP Championship- The Favorites - who has the advantage? Someone you may not guess- The Watch List - the power structure is slowly shifting just below the top-3- The Hot Seat - Jorge Martin lights a fire under a trio of riders who stand to gain. Or lose.- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesWho do you think will win the BritishGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

El fichaje de Martín por Aprilia, que ahora parece podría “disolverse”, el futuro de Pedro Acosta, la crisis de Pecco, la de Honda… ¡todo es CULPA de Marc! Hablamos de esto y más en el nuevo episodio de Diálogos Sobre Ruedas con Máximo Sant y @DiegoLacave. Toda la información del mundo de la moto, pruebas y novedades, en www.moto1pro.com

La notizia della volontà di Jorge Martin di liberarsi dal contratto che lo lega all'Aprilia sino al 2026 ha squassato la MotoGP. La casa di Noale non sembra voler cedere, ma è impossibile far correre un pilota che non vuole. Cosa c'è scritto nel contratto negoziato con. il manager del campione del mondo, Albert Valera?. Ne parliamo con Carlo Pernat, il decano e Marco Caregnato., 

Johann Zarco ble historisk vinner av Frankrike GP foran et ekstatisk Le Mans-publikum! Vi dykker ned i det historiske øyeblikket, analyserer løpet runde for runde. Dessuten røper vi sjokknyheten om at Jorge Martin ser ut til å forlate Aprilia, og at bagger-racing kommer til MotoGP i 2026.

Adam, David and Neil connect in the aftermath of the French Grand Prix and with news swirling in MotoGP that the reigning world champion is set to jump out of his Aprilia contract prematurely. Is there any truth in the news? What have we heard? Do we think it's likely? Why has this happened and what is next?! We also sit down with Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal Herve Poncharal to talk about Le Mans, Maverick Viñales' surge and more

Use code 'INRCKZ1' on this link to get the new Insta360 X5 action camera with a free Replacement Lens Kit: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=THERACE&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=TheRACE&utm_content=date20250419A3LaunchMotoGP's French Grand Prix at Le Mans was a completely crazy race - but then even crazier news emerged the morning after.Here's a special double episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast starting with Simon Patterson and Val Khorounzhiy on the bombshell news that Jorge Martin is seemingly looking for a way out of Aprilia having barely even raced for it.How that's even possible, where he would go and what Aprilia would do are all debated in an emergency mini-episode recorded as Simon was about to get on a plane out of France.And then we're onto the episode we actually planned to bring you - as Johann Zarco's outstanding victory in MotoGP's bizarre 2025 French Grand Prix gave Simon, Val and Matt Beer a LOT to debate.Has MotoGP underestimated a rider who just left Marc Marquez standing in wet conditions? Why did so many other riders who had the chance to match Zarco's strategy choose not to?Did the new rules prompted by Marquez's dash off the Austin grid work on their first appearance and was this actually a great race (Matt thinks so and Val sort of agrees) or a rubbish and processional non-spectacle? (Simon thinks so).Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to ⁠⁠Patreon for 75% off your first month!Follow the Race Moto channel on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Check out our latest videos on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dre Harrison, Richard Asher and Oriol Puigdemont host an emergency edition of Tank Slappers off the back of one of the biggest bombshell MotoGP stories of 2025 so far. The majority of the show is taken up with the breaking news that Jorge Martin met with Aprilia discreetly during the French GP weekend at Le Mans and told the team that he intends to leave at the end of the season via a performance clause that was in his contract that gave him an option to leave after six races if Martin wasn't placed high enough in the Championship. Oriol breaks down how this story came about, the logic behind Martin activating the clause in his contract, where Martin may intend to move to as a result if he fully commits to leaving, and what this means for Aprilia going forward if their news talismanic rider wants to leave despite just one GP weekend with the team so far. There's also a short review of the French GP itself, as Johann Zarco become the first premier class home winner of the race since 1954, as well as why it was a huge weekend for Marc Marquez in the Championship fight, and Pecco Bagnaia's latest explanations for his struggles after leaving the weekend without a single point. 

El Barcelona ha quedado a una victoria de conseguir el título de liga, tras imponerse al Real Madrid por 4-3. Mientras tanto, repasamos todas las novedades que surgen en la previa de la jornada 36 de liga. Donde el Barça podría consagrarse como campeón de la competición. Mientras que según información de Adriá Albets, el club azulgrana ya ha llegado a un principio de acuerdo para extender el contrato de Hansi Flick. Ancelotti ya ha firmado con la selección brasileña. Fuera del fútbol, Miguel Méndez ha anunciado la lista femenina para el Eurobasket. Mientras que Jorge Martín medita salir de Aprilia y su entorno mantiene contacto con Honda.

From a teenage pizza-slinging street racer to a professional National Hot Rod Association-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racer, Steve Johnson understands the value of humble beginnings. He also knows exactly how it feels to reach 200 mph in less than 7 seconds. “I always tell everybody it's like hanging on to a bullet after it's been shot out of a gun.”“First to 500” is Johnson's career calling card. “If you go to all the races in the year that the sanctioning body puts on,” he explains to host Mark Long on this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, “and if you do it for 38 years, you'll have 500, too.” That is a competition milestone no other NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer has ever reached. In fact, no one has even come close.Rather than focus on his many racing successes, however, Johnson would rather talk about his off-track efforts. A California native who now calls Alabama home, Johnson is big on helping students achieve their goals. To that end, he founded the BAT-man Scholarship Program (“BAT” is an acronym for “Be A Technician”), awarded at high schools and technical colleges across the U.S. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Ducati's 100% win rate in the 2025 MotoGP world championship masks the fact it's not actually ever managed to race its full 2025 bike spec, its superstar new signing has crashed in confusing circumstances in two of the last three grands prix and its double champion is a tentative and puzzled shadow of his best form right now because he's not ever quite sure what to expect from his bike's handling.So what's Ducati been working on to solve Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia's problems? A hungry and tired Simon Patterson in a very dark Spanish hotel room joins Matt Beer on The Race MotoGP Podcast to discuss everything that happened in Monday's test and what it means for the rest of the season.As well as Ducati's issues and Marquez and Bagnaia's contrasting handling of them, we also get into potentially significant development steps for Yamaha and Honda, and the realisation that Aprilia might have bigger problems than Jorge Martin's long-term absence.We also debate the big question of the Jerez race weekend: what's going on at KTM that's resulted in Maverick Vinales suddenly becoming its standout rider and Pedro Acosta suddenly looking overhyped? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ducati's 100% win rate in the 2025 MotoGP world championship masks the fact it's not actually ever managed to race its full 2025 bike spec, its superstar new signing has crashed in confusing circumstances in two of the last three grands prix and its double champion is a tentative and puzzled shadow of his best form right now because he's not ever quite sure what to expect from his bike's handling. So what's Ducati been working on to solve Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia's problems? A hungry and tired Simon Patterson in a very dark Spanish hotel room joins Matt Beer on The Race MotoGP Podcast to discuss everything that happened in Monday's test and what it means for the rest of the season. As well as Ducati's issues and Marquez and Bagnaia's contrasting handling of them, we also get into potentially significant development steps for Yamaha and Honda, and the realisation that Aprilia might have bigger problems than Jorge Martin's long-term absence. We also debate the big question of the Jerez race weekend: what's going on at KTM that's resulted in Maverick Vinales suddenly becoming its standout rider and Pedro Acosta suddenly looking overhyped? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Neil have the lively presence of David on-site for the first round of 2025 MotoGP. They discuss what they have seen and heard on Thursday and the set-up day for the opening Grand Prix date of the calendar at a sunny Jerez: Yamaha's V4, HRC's dazzle, Aprilia's woes, KTM's activities and more

Honda is looking to score a pair of big-name riders in Silly Season, but it might not be that easy. I discuss the latest MotoGP News and then preview the SpanishGP at Jerez!The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- Jorge Martin is out - and Aprilia needs to be smart about his recovery- Silly Season! Can Honda grab two star riders?- How Pedro Acosta could be the key to KTM keeping their MotoGP Program- Jerez! My Preview of Round 5 of the MotoGP World Championship- The Track- The Favorites - are Pecco and Marc on level ground here?- My Watch List - Maverick has something to prove- The Hot Seat - three riders that have performed here in the past, and need to do it again- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP racesWho do you think will win the SpanishGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Ahead of the European leg of the 2025 MotoGP season kicking off at Jerez, what is the biggest question facing every manufacturer?Megan White and Valentin Khorounzhiy try to answer that question for each of Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Ducati.What does Aprilia do now that Jorge Martin - on whom there is another injury update - is facing a further spell on the sidelines? How should Honda play the expiring contracts of Johann Zarco and Luca Marini?How good does the Yamaha V4 engine - now being extensively track-tested - need to be before it is brought to races? And what can KTM learn from Maverick Vinales' formbook-breaking Qatar GP run?Finally, what approach should Ducati take to its longer-term rider roster?Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the European leg of the 2025 MotoGP season kicking off at Jerez, what is the biggest question facing every manufacturer? Megan White and Valentin Khorounzhiy try to answer that question for each of Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Ducati. What does Aprilia do now that Jorge Martin - on whom there is another injury update - is facing a further spell on the sidelines? How should Honda play the expiring contracts of Johann Zarco and Luca Marini? How good does the Yamaha V4 engine - now being extensively track-tested - need to be before it is brought to races? And what can KTM learn from Maverick Vinales' formbook-breaking Qatar GP run? Finally, what approach should Ducati take to its longer-term rider roster? Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We preview the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez and the prospect of another great fight between Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia, will we get it? Also, we talk about Jorge Martin, Aprilia and the rumours of Toprak Razgatlioglu and Pedro Acosta being linked to Honda for MotoGP...Crash has been the global leader in terms of MotoGP news and features over the last 20 years so to expand our coverage of the sport we all love, we are now doing a weekly podcast! An in-house production brought to you by the Crash MotoGP team: Presented by Jordan Moreland (Social Media Manager) - Peter McLaren (MotoGP Journalist) - Lewis Duncan (MotoGP Journalist) Hosted on Acast. Jordan - https://twitter.com/jordanmoreland_Pete - https://twitter.com/McLarenMotoGPLewis - https://x.com/lewis__duncanFollow our channels:Twitter (X) - Crash MotoGPInstagram - Crash MotoGPFacebook - Crash Net MotoGPhttps://www.crash.net/#MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greek philosopher Plato is credited with the expression, “Our need will be the real creator,” which, loosely translated centuries later, became, “The true creator is necessity, who is the mother of our invention.” Peter Dering knows this feeling all too well, having come up with a device that, in the words of his company, Peak Design, “would make carrying and using a camera an absolute joy.”As he explains to host Mark Long in this episode of “Driven to Ride,” Dering moved to San Francisco for a construction engineering job. With his first bonus, he bought a Honda Nighthawk 750 and an SLR camera. “I used to ride with my camera slung across my chest every day,” says Dering. “Whoever designed the camera strap basically said, “Here's a business idea for you.”Nowadays, Peak Design offers a medley of innovative products, from unique backpacks and duffels to vibration-damping mobile-phone mounts and sturdy camera accessories. “We try to solve problems that we ourselves, the users of the product, encounter,” says Dering. “That's what we're known for, giving a solid rethink to products that are out there in the world.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Pecco Bagnaia ha pagato pesantemente l'errore in qualifica e le partenze dalla quarta fila. Ma anche qui - dove le aspettative erano alte - non è sembrato del tutto a posto e in grado di lottare con il compagno di squadra. Come giudicare la sorprendente prestazione di Maverick Vinales, poi penalizzato per la pressione delle gomme troppo bassa? E se Ducati domina, a che punto sono Honda, Yamaha, KTM e Aprilia? Bernardelle analizzerà questa sera, dati alla mano, la crescita delle prestazioni: secondo lui è legata soprattutto al miglioramento del setting e alla evoluzione dello stile di guida che la MotoGP richiede. Jorge Martin, che alla prima gara con l'Aprilia aveva già trovato un buon feeling, è ricoverato all'ospedale di Doha dove resterà qualche giorno in seguito alla caduta in gara e al successivo investimento: le otto fratture costali quanto tempo ancora lo terranno fermo? Spazio anche alle altre vicende della MotoGP, alla Moto2 vinta da Canet, alla Moto3 di Piqueras e infine alle vostre curiosità.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dopogp-motogp-moto-it--4070022/support.

El fin de semana de Qatar, con la tercera victoria de Marc Márquez en cuatro carreras, y el dramático accidente de Jorge Martín, que estará una buen temporada de baja, centran la entrada 125 del Podcast de MotoGP 'Por Orejas'. Mientras Marc Márquez cocinaba a fuego lento con su brillante gestión de los neumáticos la tercera victoria de la temporada con el equipo oficial Ducati, y la primera en ese escenario desde 2014, en la parte trasera del pelotón, el campeón de 2024, Jorge Martín, que reaparecía esta temporada tras una lesión, sufría una caída que puso los pelos de punta a los aficionados, ya que una vez en el suelo Fabio Di Giannantonio golpeó con su neumático delantero el casco y el costado del cuerpo del español, que ha vuelto a lesionarse y estará, como mínimo, dos meses más lejos de los grandes premios. Martín se lesionó en la pretemporada, dos veces, y no pudo correr los tres primeros grandes premios del año. Su equipo pidió hacer una prueba antes de su reaparición, un cambio de reglamento que el resto de fabricantes desestimó. Para tirar de ese hilo, Uri Puigdemont, Germán García Casanova y Alberto Gómez reciben a Emilio Pérez de Rozas en una nueva edición del Podcast de MotoGP 'Por Orejas', que llega ya a su capítulo 125 esta semana. El debate se centra en quién y cómo se marca la línea de si un piloto es apto para poder competir al manillar de estas máquinas tan poderosas y exigentes físicamente. Si Martín, tras cinco meses sin competir y, prácticamente, subirse a una MotoGP, podía afrontar con garantías las exigencias y la dureza de un fin de semana de carreras. Y si esa línea debe marcarla el doctor o el propio piloto. Es urgente revisar la norma e implementar soluciones para los pilotos que vuelvan a la competición tras una baja larga por lesión, ya sea en forma de test o limitando su reaparición a tomar parte en los entrenamientos, pero no en la carrera. De momento, el resultado es que el campeonato vuelve a perder a su campeón en defensa y Aprilia vuelve a quedarse sin su piloto de referencia, con lo que ello supone tanto para el fabricante como para el corredor. El que no tuvo ningún problema en Qatar para llevarse una nueva e incontestable victoria fue Marc Márquez. El de Ducati está en un momento de forma imponderable, haciendo confluir al mejor piloto con la mejor moto, una fórmula condenada a un éxito tan apabullante que, no son pocos, los que piensan que Marc puede batir este año su propia marca de victorias en una sola temporada. Además de eso, en Qatar Ducati pudo comprobar que ni en una pista en la que pensaban que su nueva estrella iba a sufrir y que Pecco Bagnaia podía tener alguna ventaja, la diferencia entre ambos es aplastante. La impresionante carrera de Maverick Viñales, segundo en la meta, privado de un luchadísimo podio debido a la normativa de las presiones de los neumáticos, enciende, también, el debate en el podcast, con una clara tendencia a la injusticia del reglamento y la necesidad, también en este caso, de hacer una revisión del mismo. http://es.motorsport.com  ORIOL PUIGDEMONT en X - @uri_puigdemont  GERMÁN GARCÍA CASANOVA en X - @germax33  ALBERTO GOMEZ en X - @AlbertoGomezB

Paolo Bonora ci racconta dall'interno il ritorno in pista del campione del mondo Jorge Martin e di cosa ha fatto l'Aprilia per farlo sentire a suo agio alla guida dopo il duplice infortunio.Dopo una dissertazione su cosa diventerà la MotoGP dopo la rivoluzione del 2027 - 40 cv in meno e meno aerodinamica - Paolo e Marco parlano delle prove e del confronto Marquez-Bagnaia che questa volta ha visto Franco Morbidelli diventare il riferimento nelle libere. Senza dimenticarsi dell'agguerrito Di Giannantonio.

This episode is brought to you by Schuberth helmets. In our first segment, Don Williams asks Kelly Callan about her recent visit to the Aprilia factory in Noale, Italy, and her ride on the all-new 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457. This upright, naked, sporting motorcycle sounds like major fun, and it's also priced just right too. Hey, adventure riders, are you ready to take your rides to the next level? Introducing the SCHUBERTH E2—the second generation of SCHUBERTH's legendary adventure helmets! Whether you're riding hard on the roads or tackling the trails, the E2 has you covered with cutting-edge safety and comfort. The SCHUBERTH E2 is the perfect mix between comfort and the aggressive look and feel of an offroad helmet. The new E2 also integrates all the latest SCHUBERTH standards in terms of safety, aerodynamics and aeroacoustics performance.  Need to stay cool in extreme heat? The E2 has a 2-position top vent ventilation system ensures a fresh airflow, while its fog-resistant visor keeps your view crystal clear in cold conditions. Plus, the SCHUBERTH E2 features a new enlarged spoiler for better aerodynamics and an air extractor for a quieter, more comfortable ride. With P/J homologation, a fiber glass shell, and the Anti-Roll-Off-System, the SCHUBERTH E2 meets the highest safety standards. The E2 also comes with a pre-installed comms system, so you can stay connected on the go. Ready to ride with confidence? Visit SCHUBERTH.com to check out the E2 and explore more options for your next adventure. Our guest this episode is award-winning stuntman, Rick English. Despite his humility and modesty, Rick has an astonishing list of movies where he's ridden and crashed motorcycles, including Mission Impossible 5, Batman, Kingsman, Deadpool, and Inception. More recently he's worked on Netflix movies The Union, and Back in Action with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. Teejay Adams chats with Rick about what it's like to work with stars like Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg, and so many more. Rick gives a special shout-out to Knox Armor that he uses to protect himself when he knows he's going to hit the ground hard. You can also follow him on X @Rick_English.  Here's a quick reminder to leave us your comments on our social media—we're on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there's something you'd like us to cover, we'd love to hear those ideas too!     @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

World Superbike Championship superstar Toprak Razgatlioglu is being linked to MotoGP yet again - but this time with a twist. Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer gather on The Race MotoGP Podcast to assess whether the mooted plan for Razgatlioglu to be part of Honda's factory 2027 MotoGP line-up is realistic and how he might fare. With Jorge Martin expected to finally start his double-injury-delayed title defence at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, we discuss what to expect from him and what an earth is going on at Aprilia in his absence. And there's a little teaser of our Patreon exclusive Jack Miller Q&A - when the Pramac Yamaha star very much enjoyed answering The Race Members' Club's questions about his life, career and Cal Crutchlow. Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Superbike Championship superstar Toprak Razgatlioglu is being linked to MotoGP yet again - but this time with a twist.Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer gather on The Race MotoGP Podcast to assess whether the mooted plan for Razgatlioglu to be part of Honda's factory 2027 MotoGP line-up is realistic and how he might fare.With Jorge Martin expected to finally start his double-injury-delayed title defence at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, we discuss what to expect from him and what an earth is going on at Aprilia in his absence.And there's a little teaser of our Patreon exclusive Jack Miller Q&A - when the Pramac Yamaha star very much enjoyed answering The Race Members' Club's questions about his life, career and Cal Crutchlow.Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a motorcyclist living and riding in the U.S., Nick Haris works for you. Even more so if you're one of the more than 200,000 members of the American Motorcyclist Association, whose tagline is “Rights, Riding, and Racing.” Haris leads a team of six who comprise the AMA's government-relations department. Their job is to protect your rights as a motorcyclist in the halls of government.In the second of two interviews with Haris, “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long digs into significant issues facing 21st-century motorcyclists, such as autonomous vehicles. “If this technology cannot recognize and respond correctly to other road users,” states Haris, “and I don't care if it is a pedestrian, a bicyclist, a motorcycle, or another car, it shouldn't be allowed on public roads.”Haris sheds light on other hot-button subjects, like alternative energy, helmet laws, land management, and lane filtering. “I often say, ‘Ten percent of the world has an opinion about motorcycling. They're in favor of it—you and I. Ten percent have some reason they don't like it. And then, 80% don't care.' So, let's not move them into the, ‘I don't like motorcycling category,' by doing something stupid.'” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Annick Magac and “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long grew up in different parts of the country, but they share common ground. They both live to ride and ride to live, as the saying goes, and they both have a strong sense of community. What's more, Magac founded her own motorcycle-oriented podcast, “Féroce,” which, as its title suggests, inspires listeners to “live fiercely.”No surprise, Magac has a competitive streak. In her 20s, she road-raced a Grand Prix-style Honda RS125 in American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association and Championship Cup Series events at various East Coast tracks, including historic New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “It was amazing,” she says, reminiscing about the diminutive two-stroke. “I think that may be the most exotic thing I've owned.”In this episode, Magac offers tips for riders who use motorcycles as their main form of transportation. Top of the list, she says, is warmth and safety. “I have heated grips. I have a connect for a heated vest. I don't fool around anymore with being cold. And I always wear gear. That's my commitment to my family and my commitment to myself in case things go sideways.” Check. Check.Annick's website - https://liveferoce.com/Annick on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@annickmagacFÉROCE Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/live.feroceAnnick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annickmagac Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Welcome back to Tank Slappers. On this week's episode, host Dre Harrison is joined by Motorsport.com writers Oriol Puigdemont and Federico Faturos to report on all the action and news coming out of the 2025 Grand Prix of Argentina. At the front, it was almost a case of Deja Vu as Marc Marquez defeated his brother Alex in a one-on-one fight. But the trio ponders on whether Marc was at 100% of his speed in an attempt to win, or whether there could be even more potential in the tank for the Spaniard as he took his 90th Grand Win, tying him with the great Angel Nieto for third all-time in GP history. There's a chat about Francesco Bagnaia's side of the garage. The Double World Champion could only finish fourth in the race, with the rider himself admitting they're "missing something" from the feeling of the latest Ducati GP25. With the Italian 31 points behind Marquez in the standings, how concerned should be? There's also a deep dive on Ai Ogura's technical disqualification as Aprilia could only manage one bike finishing in 15th place across their weekend, and whether reigning Champion Jorge Martin may get a test before returning from his injuries, with his recovery time extended through the United States GP in a week and a half's time. Finally, there's talk about Pirelli becoming the sport's official tyre supplier from 2027 and why it may be adding to the "Monopoly" arguments in the midst of Liberty Media's attempted purchase, and whether Argentina has a future on the calendar with the sport confirming a race in neighbouring Brazil in 2026. 

Ancora Marc davanti ad Alex, come in Thailandia, sia sabato sia domenica. Bagnaia terzo e quarto, Morbidelli sul podio. Diggia su Zarco, Honda in ripresa, KTM si difende, Yamaha no. Aprilia sfortunata e Ogura squalificato. L'analisi tecnica dell'Ing, con Zam, Nico e René Cambia la pista ma il risultato del secondo round mondiale non cambia, con l'unica novità di Morbidelli terzo nel GP: Franco recuperato, ma cosa succede a Bagnaia? Il ritardo rischia di deprimerlo in vista di Austin che è favorevole al compagno di squadra? Quali sono state le sue difficoltà? Intanto Marc Marquez eguaglia le novanta vittorie di Angel Nieto. Gara fotocopia della prima, per quanto riguarda la MotoGP. Per contro, Vietti sul podio della Moto2, Bertelle in pole e poi protagonista in Moto3 con Lunetta settimo. Non perdete il nostro approfondimento live di questa sera, alle 18 sul sito e sul canale YT di Moto.it. E preparate le vostre domande.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dopogp-motogp-moto-it--4070022/support.

Marc Marquez continues to storm through the start of the season - can anyone catch him? I recap the MotoGP action in Argentina, including Honda's promising step forward. Plus - Trackhouse makes an unusual mistake, the MotoGP Championship picture, and my take on the ArgentinaGP!The Rundown:- Qualifying: Marc chases laptimes instead of poles- Sprint Race: Carbon copy of Thailand, but here comes Honda- MotoGP Race: Marquez vs. Marquez? I am here for it- Did Valentino Rossi and Jorge Loreno pave the way for Marc at Ducati?- Little brother stands tall once again- Multiple riders step up to the challenge early in the season- Has Pecco lost confidence in his bike?- Aprilia and/or Trackhouse makes a big mistake, and ruins a great performance- The MotoGP Championship picture- My take on the ArgentinaGPWhat did you think of Argentina? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Motorcycling and politics don't mix, right? They do for Nick Haris. In college, the Washington state native was an economics major and worked at a motorcycle shop. Degree in hand, he applied for his dream job: a government-relations role at the American Motorcyclist Association. “It was just kind of a natural combination of that interest in politics and that love for motorcycling,” he says.In 2023, after more than 20 years on the job, Haris was made director of the AMA's Government Relations department. In the first of two interviews with “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long, Haris reiterates something we all know, that motorcyclists are a relatively small portion of the U.S. population. “If we look for reasons to divide ourselves,” he says, “we're not going to have a lot of success.”Spending long, memorable days in the saddle gives Haris time to think about the future of our country. “Reality is,” he says, “it's the city council that makes the decision or the board of supervisors that sets the zoning rule that really probably affects you more on a daily basis than anything that Congress is going to do. Day to day, it's the locals that you really need to get to know.” Good advice. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

From testing to Thailand straight to racing, both the Marquez brothers proved they are not to be trifled with this year!! We kind of saw it coming based off the test results, but on race day they absolutely showed up! Many people, including myself, are already predicting an absolutely brutal season for anyone that tries to compete with Marc, he is and was at the top of his game!! Beyond Marc, we had some interesting finishing stats with an impressive strong finish from our rookie Ai Ogura on the Trackhouse Aprilia!! With Jorge Martin out for the first two rounds, Ai Ogura, Marco Bezzecchi, and Fernandez were the only Aprilia riders out there, and quite frankly the rookie looked the best!! Elsewhere on the grid we had some Yamaha's that might show something this year, and KTM's that might end up showing quite the opposite!! https://fantasy.motogp.com/ Code: NF9ZDUE9 https://www.bittingermotorsports.com/

Tank Slappers is back for the 2025 Season! Taking over the reins is Dre Harrison, alongside Autosport's Chief Motorsport Writer Ben Hunt, and Motorsport.com MotoGP reporter Oriol Puigdemont. The trio sit down to review the opening round of the 2025 MotoGP season in Buriram, Thailand at the Chang International Circuit. It was a dream debut for Marc Marquez in the Ducati red, dominating the proceedings to finishing in a 1-2 in both the Sprint and Grand Prix with his brother Alex. How impressive was Marc's performance? How concerned should Francesco Bagnaia be after only managing a pair of third places?  There's also the fact that Marquez had to concede an early second-and-a-half advantage to comply with MotoGP's tyre regulation rule. A necessary evil, or bad for the show? There's also a discussion on Ai Ogura and the best debut performance in the sport since 2013 after finishing 5th in his first race with Trackhouse, the latest on Jorge Martin's broken hands, and asking if Honda and Yamaha are finally closing the gap to Ducati and Aprilia. 

It wasn't just Marc Marquez dominating the 2025 MotoGP season-opener - it was the Marquez family, as his brother Alex not only backed him up in qualifying and both races but was also allowed to lead much of the grand prix to ensure Marc dodged a likely penalty.Has that set the tone for the whole season to come? In the Thai Grand Prix episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast, Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer look at everything that led to the Marquez domination including Pecco Bagnaia's inability to challenge his team-mate all weekend.The quirk of his team switch that led to Marquez being at risk of a tyre penalty is explained too, along with the effect of the ferociously hot temperatures on a weekend that left many riders literally burned by their bikes.Star rookie Ai Ogura and what his performance means for Aprilia features too, and we pass judgements on weekends of both highs and lows for Honda and Yamaha, but mostly lows for KTM. Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace for 90% of your first month!Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It wasn't just Marc Marquez dominating the 2025 MotoGP season-opener - it was the Marquez family, as his brother Alex not only backed him up in qualifying and both races but was also allowed to lead much of the grand prix to ensure Marc dodged a likely penalty. Has that set the tone for the whole season to come? In the Thai Grand Prix episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast, Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer look at everything that led to the Marquez domination including Pecco Bagnaia's inability to challenge his team-mate all weekend. The quirk of his team switch that led to Marquez being at risk of a tyre penalty is explained too, along with the effect of the ferociously hot temperatures on a weekend that left many riders literally burned by their bikes. Star rookie Ai Ogura and what his performance means for Aprilia features too, and we pass judgements on weekends of both highs and lows for Honda and Yamaha, but mostly lows for KTM.  Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace for 90% of your first month! Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Race MotoGP Podcast (part-)convenes for an emergency episode in the lead-up to the 2025 season opener in Thailand.Valentin Khorounzhiy and Simon Patterson discuss Jorge Martin's second pre-season injury, sustained in motocross training that was part of his rehab from the first injury, and the reports that it could write off nearly a quarter of his first season with Aprilia.They also talk about KTM having its restructuring plan greenlit by creditors in Austria - preserving the company in its current state the day after BMW had been credited with a reported interest in buying it outright.The mention of BMW briefly takes us into World Superbike land, where its MotoGP-linked star rider Toprak Razgatlioglu was notably unhappy after the season opener - and dropped a heavy-handed exit hint.Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace for 90% of your first month!Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Race MotoGP Podcast (part-)convenes for an emergency episode in the lead-up to the 2025 season opener in Thailand. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Simon Patterson discuss Jorge Martin's second pre-season injury, sustained in motocross training that was part of his rehab from the first injury, and the reports that it could write off nearly a quarter of his first season with Aprilia. They also talk about KTM having its restructuring plan greenlit by creditors in Austria - preserving the company in its current state the day after BMW had been credited with a reported interest in buying it outright. The mention of BMW briefly takes us into World Superbike land, where its MotoGP-linked star rider Toprak Razgatlioglu was notably unhappy after the season opener - and dropped a heavy-handed exit hint. Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace for 90% of your first month! Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and Rich discuss the two 2025 MotoGP pre-season tests from Malaysia and Thailand. Action and incident aplenty heading into the first round of the season, set to commence on February 28th. The guys discuss the woes for Aprilia and KTM, progress for Yamaha and Honda, as well as the ongoing dominance of the bikes from Bologna. There is also a look ahead to the first round of the World Superbike Championship taking place in Australia and a brief round up of news in BSB and Moto-America. If you're a regular listener, please sign up to support the show financially if you can and don't forget to connect with us via the social media channels. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and supporters and thanks also to show partner Roadskin. Zoom Zoom…….

After the massive grid shake-up and a wild winter of injuries and financial catastrophes, MotoGP enters its 2025 season this weekend with a lot of unknowns.So it's with some trepidation that The Race MotoGP Podcast's Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy, Megan White, Matt Beer and Ollie Card attempt to predict the 2025 final top 10 championship order.How much will KTM's crisis affect Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder on track this year? What will missing basically all of pre-season do for champion Jorge Martin's Aprilia acclimatisation?Is the Marco Bezzecchi resurgence real? Who's right out of our Yamaha sceptics and Yamaha optimists?And, of course, who'll win that Marc Marquez vs Pecco Bagnaia Ducati duel?Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace for 90% of your first month!Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the massive grid shake-up and a wild winter of injuries and financial catastrophes, MotoGP enters its 2025 season this weekend with a lot of unknowns. So it's with some trepidation that The Race MotoGP Podcast's Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy, Megan White, Matt Beer and Ollie Card attempt to predict the 2025 final top 10 championship order. How much will KTM's crisis affect Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder on track this year? What will missing basically all of pre-season do for champion Jorge Martin's Aprilia acclimatisation? Is the Marco Bezzecchi resurgence real? Who's right out of our Yamaha sceptics and Yamaha optimists? And, of course, who'll win that Marc Marquez vs Pecco Bagnaia Ducati duel? Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace for 90% of your first month! Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Fletcher grew up in Wisconsin in the late 1960s and early '70s, like a lot of people his age, doing “silly stuff” on minibikes with his buddies. He took a break from motorcycling until he moved to Chicago as a 20-something. “I figured out, what a great way to commute,” he says. “Bikes were an easier way to get around, and I loved getting back in the saddle again. It was great.”Fletcher worked the Chicagoland bar and club circuit. Motorcycles, especially the vintage British iron he favored, were part of the street scene. That eventually led in the mid-1990s to establishing an official chapter of the U.K.-based “59 Club,” which was famously founded by the late Rev. Bill Shergold, known in two-wheel circles as the “ton-up vicar.”Fast forward to the present day. Fletcher, Martin Cimek, and Sean McKeough have grown the annual MOTOBLOT hot-rod culture celebration into an event so big it needed its own dedicated venue. “Whatever you're into,” he says about the biker blowout of the summer, “internal combustion or even now with electric, anything on two wheels, we embrace it.” Invitation accepted! Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Ducati ended the 2025 MotoGP pre-season by going back to its 2024 engine and chassis - permanently in one case, probably temporarily in the other.But it still looks like it'll dominate the season even after that change of plan, as Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer explain on a slightly delirious end of pre-season testing episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast.We assess where the Marc Marquez vs Pecco Bagnaia power balance stands, and how the works team's switch back to largely 2024 kit affects those who thought they might have an early advantage from running older Ducatis - particularly Marc's brother Alex.Our star of pre-season isn't actually a Ducati rider: it's Aprilia signing Marco Bezzecchi. We explain why, and give our take on what Bezzecchi's strong test in injured champion Jorge Martin's absence means for Aprilia's season.Plus what to make of Yamaha, Honda and KTM's test form.Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ducati ended the 2025 MotoGP pre-season by going back to its 2024 engine and chassis - permanently in one case, probably temporarily in the other. But it still looks like it'll dominate the season even after that change of plan, as Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer explain on a slightly delirious end of pre-season testing episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast. We assess where the Marc Marquez vs Pecco Bagnaia power balance stands, and how the works team's switch back to largely 2024 kit affects those who thought they might have an early advantage from running older Ducatis - particularly Marc's brother Alex. Our star of pre-season isn't actually a Ducati rider: it's Aprilia signing Marco Bezzecchi. We explain why, and give our take on what Bezzecchi's strong test in injured champion Jorge Martin's absence means for Aprilia's season. Plus what to make of Yamaha, Honda and KTM's test form. Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yamaha was the big winner of the first full MotoGP test of 2025, with genuine evidence of a breakthrough over the winter and Fabio Quartararo looking the most likely rider in the field to take the fight to Ducati at the front right now.Simon Patterson and Val Khorounzhiy join Matt Beer on The Race MotoGP Podcast to look at Yamaha's progress, the reasons for it and whether that makes it a little race winner or even title challenger or just a firm second best to Ducati.Which Ducati is even fastest right now, though? We also discuss the dilemma facing factory team-mates Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, and the opportunity for the three riders on the very well sorted 2024 Ducati to make a spectacular start to the season.Honda's perplexing test, how Aprilia fared in Jorge Martin's absence and the many question marks around KTM are also assessed.Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yamaha was the big winner of the first full MotoGP test of 2025, with genuine evidence of a breakthrough over the winter and Fabio Quartararo looking the most likely rider in the field to take the fight to Ducati at the front right now. Simon Patterson and Val Khorounzhiy join Matt Beer on The Race MotoGP Podcast to look at Yamaha's progress, the reasons for it and whether that makes it a little race winner or even title challenger or just a firm second best to Ducati. Which Ducati is even fastest right now, though? We also discuss the dilemma facing factory team-mates Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, and the opportunity for the three riders on the very well sorted 2024 Ducati to make a spectacular start to the season. Honda's perplexing test, how Aprilia fared in Jorge Martin's absence and the many question marks around KTM are also assessed. Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Neil spoil some ‘alone time' for Dave in his Malaysian hotel room with reactions from the ground at the Sepang International Circuit and for what was a crashy and dramatic first day of MotoGP this year. Causes, takes, aftermath. It's all here.

Three riders are out injured after only one day of MotoGP 2025 pre-season testing proper, headlined by world champion Jorge Martin.Simon Patterson joins Matt Beer on The Race MotoGP Podcast for an additional episode digging into what we know about the cause of Martin's horrible crash on his first run with the 2025 Aprilia, what the prognosis is for his recovery and what it means for his and Aprilia's season.For the other two injured riders, a heavily compromised pre-season might be even more of a blow.It's the third time in his four MotoGP pre-seasons (and second in a row) when Raul Fernandez has been injured in a testing crash, while for Fabio Di Giannantonio it's a fresh injury on his first day following major shoulder reconstruction surgery. And it seems the circumstances of the crash were pretty embarrassing too…Injuries aside, there's also a look at what we could learn from the times, upgrades and riders' moods on day one.Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and TwitterCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three riders are out injured after only one day of MotoGP 2025 pre-season testing proper, headlined by world champion Jorge Martin. Simon Patterson joins Matt Beer on The Race MotoGP Podcast for an additional episode digging into what we know about the cause of Martin's horrible crash on his first run with the 2025 Aprilia, what the prognosis is for his recovery and what it means for his and Aprilia's season. For the other two injured riders, a heavily compromised pre-season might be even more of a blow. It's the third time in his four MotoGP pre-seasons (and second in a row) when Raul Fernandez has been injured in a testing crash, while for Fabio Di Giannantonio it's a fresh injury on his first day following major shoulder reconstruction surgery. And it seems the circumstances of the crash were pretty embarrassing too… Injuries aside, there's also a look at what we could learn from the times, upgrades and riders' moods on day one. Want more MotoGP podcast content? Sign up to our motorbike-only Riders tier on Patreon for our 2015 revisited series, ad-free listening and more. Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow the Race Moto channel on Instagram and Twitter Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam, David and Neil congregate in a quiet space inside the Sky TV studios in east Milan to talk about what they have seen (and heard) at the launch of the new Aprilia MotoGP line-up for 2025, including that fancy #1.