Motorsport Republica - #1 MotoGP Podcast

The boys are joined by Jack Appleyard, MotoGP’s pit lane reporter, for a wide-ranging chat that goes well beyond the racetrack.

They dive into the 2025 MotoGP season, break down the latest rider market rumours — including whispers of Pedro Acosta moving to Factory Ducati — and unpack how the championship is shaping up for 2026.

Jack also shares his incredible journey into MotoGP, explaining how he landed one of the most competitive roles in motorsport broadcasting, what life is really like inside the paddock, and which riders are the toughest interviews on the grid.

Plus, there’s plenty of off-track chat as the boys touch on Ashes cricket, media pressure, rider personalities, and the realities of covering the world’s biggest motorcycle championship week in, week out.

If you’re a MotoGP fan who loves insider stories, paddock insight, and honest discussion — this one’s for you.

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MotoGP is on the verge of major change — and Chris Vermeulen breaks it all down.

In this episode, former MotoGP and World Superbike star Chris Vermeulen joins us to talk MotoGP, ASBK, and the future of racing at Phillip Island. We dive into the impact of 2027 MotoGP regulations, how rider contracts and team dynamics are shaping the sport, and what these changes mean for the next generation of riders.

Chris also shares insights into rider mentality, lessons from his own racing career, and the challenge of balancing family life with life in motorsport. From ASBK involvement to the evolving World Superbike landscape, this is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at where motorcycle racing is headed.

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This Episode is also bought to you by our major sponsor MotoHeaven. Be sure to check out all the latest motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Jump onto www.motoheaven.com.au now.

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The MotoGP Christmas Special is here! Tom & James wrap up the year by reliving the best moments, funniest stories, and biggest talking points from the season on Motorsport Republica.The boys give a massive shout-out to all our listeners (sorry if we missed you!), crown our #1 ticket holder for the year, and tackle the big questions heading into next season.It’s the perfect festive wrap-up for MotoGP fans before the new season begins.

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This Episode is also bought to you by our major sponsor MotoHeaven. Be sure to check out all the latest motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Jump onto www.motoheaven.com.au now.

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The 2025 MotoGP season is done — and there’s a lot to unpack.

Tom & James sit down to dissect one of the most dominant yet dramatic seasons we’ve seen in recent years. From riders who completely proved us wrong to trends no one saw coming, the boys break down the moments that defined 2025 on and off the track.

They debate the most heartbreaking moment of the year, the rivalry that delivered the biggest drama, and the controversy that had the paddock talking. Was there a clear best bike in 2025 — and just how big was the gap? The lads also pinpoint the exact moment Marc Márquez took full control of the championship and never looked back.

Plus: – Who impressed us the most this season – Favourite race of 2025 – Most disappointing team and rider – Biggest surprise team and rider – Pre-season predictions vs reality – Your hottest listener takes

All that and more in a full deep-dive into the 2025 MotoGP season.

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Tom and James are back to unpack the least dramatic season endings we’ve ever seen in Formula 1. Lando Norris secures his maiden title. The boys dive deep into how Lando won the title, what could have happened if Max Verstappen took the crown instead, and what this all means for the future of F1.

But it doesn’t stop there — we jump across to MotoGP to assess the state of the championship, how it stacks up against F1 right now, and where the sport is heading in 2026 and beyond.

Plus, Tom reveals his Top 5 Worst Rookie Seasons of All Time (prepare for chaos) and we run through YOUR hottest takes from the week.

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James and Tom break down all the chaos from the Qatar F1 Grand Prix and dive deep into the championship scrap between Lando, Max, and Oscar. Have McLaren blown their shot? Does Max still have a real chance at the title? The boys don’t hold back.

James also runs through his Top 5 MotoGP championship title defences, and together they unpack the latest MotoGP paddock rumours — including the talk of VR46 potentially jumping to Aprilia — plus all of your hottest takes!

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James and Tom break down everything from the Valencia MotoGP test, including Toprak’s public debut, Diogo’s first outing, Ducati reverting to the GP24, and Honda showing improvements across the board. The boys also jump into all the F1 action from the Las Vegas GP, the fallout from McLaren’s double disqualification, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, all of your hot takes!

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00:00 MOTOGP TESTING

44:00 Formula 1 Vegas

1:00:00 Hot takes

Join Tom & James from Motorsport Republica as they dive into everything from the Valencia MotoGP Grand Prix! 🏁🔥

This round might’ve felt a little anticlimactic, but there’s still plenty to unpack. The boys get into: • Was the last round underhwhelming?

• Why Marco Bezzecchi is looking like a serious problem for everyone in 2026

• Whether Pedro Acosta is overperforming, underperforming

• Diogo Moreira’s Moto2 championship run and what it means

• What has suddenly gotten into Raul Fernandez

• Plus YOUR hottest takes from the weekend!

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Join Tom & James from Motorsport Republica as they break down everything from the 2025 Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix.

In this week’s episode, the boys dissect:

• Marco Bezzecchi’s stunning Sunday win and what it means for the 3rd in the title race
• Why 2026 MotoGP could be the most exciting season yet with new bikes, technology, and rivalries
• The rookie battle between Toprak and Diogo — who’s got the upper hand?
• What’s next for Pedro Acosta in 2026?
• Plus, all of your fan hot takes from the Portuguese GP

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Join James & Tom for our 2025 MotoGP Opinions Show — where we dive deep into the biggest talking points of the 2025 season! From the rise of technology over talent in MotoGP to whether Moto2 and Moto3 should bring back warm-up sessions, we cover it all. We also debate if Honda could really be the fastest team by 2027, and discuss how the competition gap has never been closer. Plus all of your hot takes!

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