Motorsport Republica - #1 MotoGP Podcast

From Bathurst dominance to becoming one of Australia’s most iconic motorsport figures, Craig Lowndes built a legacy through talent, consistency and passion for racing. We dive into his career highlights, racing dirt bikes, Talking MotoGP with Mick Doohan and Casey Stoner, driving an F1 car around Bathurst, championships, Bathurst wins, and the achievements that cemented him as a legend of Australian motorsport

The Italian GP is here! Mugello week has arrived and MotoGP heads to the absolute Mecca of motorcycle racing. We break down our Top 5 predictions for the weekend, whether Marc Márquez will race, how riders mentally recover after the chaos of Barcelona, and whether the passionate Italian crowd will boo Marc at Ducati’s home race.

We also dive into Pecco Bagnaia’s chances at Mugello, Ducati pressure on home soil, Jorge Martín updates, Pedro Acosta’s form, all of your hot takes and the biggest talking points heading into Round 7 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship.

The Catalan GP is done and dusted, and it delivered one of the most eerie and emotional race weekends we’ve seen in a long time. We break down the huge crashes involving Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, Diggia’s incredible performance, the mindset of a MotoGP rider, Jorge Martin’s heated moment, and why MotoGP is far more dangerous than most people realise.

We also dive into the current safety concerns surrounding MotoGP, rider mentality after big crashes, the pressure inside the paddock, and read out all of your hot takes from the weekend.

Topics in this episode:

• Alex Marquez crash reaction

• Johann Zarco incident discussed

• Fabio Di Giannantonio’s incredible ride

• Jorge Martin heated moment

• MotoGP rider mentality explained

• MotoGP safety discussion

• Catalan GP 2026 review

• Your hot takes plus so much more!

James & Tom sit down with esteemed MotoGP journalist Mat Oxley, who has spent more than 40 years in the MotoGP paddock. Mat is one half of the famous Oxley Bom MotoGP podcast, an Isle of Man TT winner, and former endurance racer.

3 years of the pod! We thank all of you for listening! We talk Jorge’s incredible win and whether it’s season-defining, why Bezz just needs to be MR consistent, Marc’s wild 2026 and whether he can return to speed after Barcelona, plus we ask the big question — will KTM ever become a true championship contender?

All your hot takes and more!

Tom and James are back to preview the Le Mans GP! In this episode, they predict their top 5 for the French GP, discuss their certainty for the weekend, and highlight their dark horse contender. They also dive into the new rule changes for 2027, including the end of wildcard entries, CF Moto's entry into MotoGP, and the ongoing stalemate between MotoGP teams and the organization itself. Plus, they take a look at all of your hot takes!

Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch 👉👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven — Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias.Shop now: https://www.motoheaven.com.au Also brought to you by OnTrack Experiences — the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track.Register your interest: https://www.ontrackexperiences.com Follow Motorsport Republica:Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.comInstagram: @motorsportrepublicaTikTok: @motorsportrepublicaFacebook: Motorsport Republica

Absolute banger of an episode

We’ve got American road racing royalty on the podcast, John Hopkins.

From the brutal 500cc beasts to becoming a full factory Suzuki rider, plus a stint with the famous Kawasaki team, John’s career is nothing short of incredible.

In this episode, we dive into his journey, what made him so resilient, the next wave of US talent coming through Ohvale, and just how dangerous MotoGP was in the early 2000s.

Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica

This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au

We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com

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We’re back, and the Jerez GP was mega.

We break down the chaotic sprint and ask the big question, did Marc deserve a penalty? And why is he saying he’s 100% when he clearly isn’t?

We dive into Alex’s incredible win from the clouds, Bezz showing true championship mentality, and whether F1 is starting to creep into MotoGP.

Plus, plenty more and all of your hot takes.

Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica

This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au

We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com

Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica

The boys are finally back — and so is MotoGP. The Jerez GP Preview is here.

We run through our top 5 predictions for Jerez and pick our dark horse riders for the weekend. We also dive into just how much of a rocket ship Honda could be in 2027, breaking down Takaaki Nakagami’s latest test times.

Plus, the big question: will Marc Márquez retire after this season?

We also talk about Senna Agius potentially heading to Pramac Racing Yamaha, the insane level of talent in MotoGP right now, and the reality that there just aren’t enough seats on the grid.

And of course — we cover all of your hot takes.

Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica

This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au

We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com

Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica

The boys sit down with MotoGP race winner Chris Vermeulen for a massive deep dive into MotoGP 2026.

We break down the latest MotoGP silly season drama, including the crazy rumours surrounding Jorge Martín potentially making a shock move to Yamaha Factory Racing.

Plus, Chris shares his thoughts on the Adelaide MotoGP and why Adelaide it has been chosen. He also dives into wild, behind the scenes stories from his time racing at the highest level.

And one of the biggest talking points: just how big is the gap between the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) and MotoGP?

Plus, we cover all of your hot takes!

Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica

This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au

We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com

Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica