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Ducati absolutely dominated the QatarGP - sweeping both podiums, and giving us a new Sunday winner - the sixth Ducati rider to win a MotoGP race this season. I recap all of the action - and the controversy - from Losail on the show!

The Rundown:

- Aleix Espargaro gets himself into trouble in practice - was the penalty correct?
- Sprint Race - one Title challenger races like he means it, the other one...not so much
- MotoGP Race - yet another surprise performance, as the Ducati rider that wins isn't the one you were expecting
- The Championship contenders swap roles on Sunday - what happened to Jorge?
- Luca Marini isn't letting the Honda rumors get to him
- The MotoGP Championship - the title will be decided in Valencia!
- My Take on the QatarGP

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Ducati dominated the MalaysianGP...but not with the riders you'd expect! I talk about all of the MotoGP surprises in Sepang, along with big rider rumors, and a title race that looks like it will go down to the wire in Valencia!

The Rundown:

- Luca Marini to Honda? I talk about the potential move, and how VR46 is sending mixed signals
- Sprint Race - a tale of two halves, as an unexpected Ducati rider passes the Title Challengers
- MotoGP Race - we finally see Ducati's other factory rider step up, at what might have been just the right time
- Pecco strikes back - and does almost what he needed to
- KTM is still a little bit behind Ducati - but the future is looking good
- Is Yamaha getting better, or is Fabio just that detetrmined?
- We have a Moto2 Champion...what comes next for him?
- The MotoGP Championship picture - a two-rider race, but that doesn't make it boring
- The importance of every position in a close title race
- My take on the MalaysianGP

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Action, drama - was the ThailandGP one of the best races of the season? It was a thriller, for sure! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Thailand on the Buriram post-race show!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race: one title contender shines, and another struggles
- Brad Binder puts on a show
- MotoGP: a thriller! One of the best finishes of the season, as the Championship drama builds
- Brad Binder puts on another show
- Was the last-lap penalty correct?
- Pecco turns an average day into a great one
- Excellent efforts by a coulple of veterans
- Does Marc Marquez still have some fire left? We learn a little bit more in Thailand
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on Buriram

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Just when you thought the AustralianGP was going to be boring - it comes through with big surprises and a thrilling finish! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Phillip Island and give you my take on the (sorta) weekend of racing!

The Rundown:

- The weather - did Race Direction make the right call to swap days?
- Sprint Race - lots of rain, zero action
- MotoGP Race - an exercise in how tire strategy can make all the difference
- We get a first-time winner - does it affect his options for next season?
- More podium surprises - a rider fighting for a grid spot steps up
- Did Pecco make one of the best passes of the season?
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on Phillp Island

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It was a wild weekend in Mandalika! From big announcements, to on-track surprises - we got excitement from start to finish...but none of it could compete with the Championship drama! I recap the weekend of MotoGP racing on the show!

The Rundown:

- Friday and Saturday - a huge rider announcement, and surprises in qualifying
- The Sprint Race - a familiar face is at the front, and that stirs up the Rider Standings
- MotoGP - a BIG mistake and a major comeback-effort take the Title drama to a new level
- A pair of riders do unexpectedly well
- Aprilia isn't too far off - but is Yamaha starting to catch up?
- The MotoGP Championship picture - things are getting VERY interesting
- My take on the IndonesianGP

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India provided excitement, big surprises, and even bigger Championship drama! I recap all of the IndiaGP action from the Sprint and MotoGP races, review the standings, and give you my take on the weekend!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - friendly-fire takes away a big opportunity
- MotoGP Race - a comeback performance and a big mistake
- Three takeaways from Sunday's race
- Experience pays - multiple big-name riders look better than usual
- Do we have a real Championship challenger now?
- The MotoGP Standings
- My Take on the IndiaGP

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Rumors, bike upgrades, and Championship drama - Misano made big headlines from start to finish! I recap all of the MotoGP action from the San Marino GP, talk about the storylines, and analyze a MUCH closer Title race!

The Rundown:

- Rumors and new bike upgrades - the weekend was exciting before the racing even started
- Sprint Race - one rider dominates, while a pair of others overcome injuries
- MotoGP Race - the riders, and results, look very similar
- Ducati turns in another set of great performances
- An old guy impresses
- Marc Marquez tries his best - what does that mean?
- Aprilia has a good - and a bad - weekend
- The MotoGP Championship picture - things are finally getting exciting!
- My take on the San Marino GP

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The MotoGP rumors are swirling in Misano, and they are big - is Marc Marquez headed to Gresini Ducati next season? I discuss what a move like this would mean for one of the biggest riders in MotoGP history, and whether it is a good idea.

The Rundown:

- Is Marc Marquez going to Ducati?
- Honda's new test bike at Misano, and why it is important to the topic
- Why would he want to make the move now?
- What would Marc be giving up?
- Would it be a smart move?
- Who would replace Marc at Repsol Honda?

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Somehow, Pecco Bagnaia will be back in action this weekend, trying to defend his San Marino GP crown in Italy! I preview this weekend's race at Misano, talk about a few rider rumors, then make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Misano! Our full preview of Round 12 of the 2023 MotoGP season - the San Marino GP
- The track - and what makes this Italian circuit so awesome
- The Favorites - riders I think have the best shot at a podium
- My Watch List - who could surprise this weekend? I’ll dig pretty deep to find some sleepers
- The Picks! For the Sprint and the Sunday MotoGP race!

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Pecco Bagnaia got more than lucky Sunday at Catalunya! I recap all of the MotoGP action at the CatalanGP, discuss the big wrecks, the Championship picture, and tell you what I thought of Barcelona!

The Rundown:

- Sprint Race - a bit of redemption in an effort that went partially unrecognized
- MotoGP Race - first-lap mayhem, followed by more Aprilia success
- Pecco Bagnaia got really lucky
- Ducati gets a new challenger
- Yamaha and Honda still looking for answers
- MotoGP Championship Picture
- My take on the CatalangGP

What did you think of Barcelona? Let me know on Facebook.com/motoweek.net or on the Reddit Sub at r/motoweek

Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Twitter @Motoweek and Instagram @motoweekusa – and you can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/motoweek