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MotoGP announced new rules about testing for injured riders, as well as grid procedures and penalties effective immediately starting with the FrenchGP. I analyze the changes and tell you what I think on this Patreon-first episode of the show!

The Rundown:

• The Injured Rider Testing Rule - whether it works as written, and why I think going a step further might actually make the rule easier to implement
• New grid procedures - simple and straightforward, but can Marc still manipulate them?
• 2027 Rule Package Testing - everyone agrees to make it fair. For now. But it is most certainly not a testing ban for all of 2025
• The 'Hair Rule' - something must have happened, but who knows what

This was a Patreon-first episode released BEFORE the grid madness in the FrenchGP, but the opinions still very much apply. Join in the conversation - comment on Facebook, or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.

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LeMans delivered chaos, unpredictable weather, too many bike swaps to count, and a historic win in front of a record-breaking crowd. I try to unravel all of the MotoGP action and surprises on the FrenchGP post-race show!

The Rundown:

- Fabio stuns in qualifying
- The Sprint: Marc is back on top, while Quartararo does his best to keep up
- Pecco makes his first mistake
- The MotoGP Race: What the heck happened? I try to explain all of it!
- Bike swaps, long lap penalties, and the new rules already come into effect
- The rain causes chaos, and LeMans takes out riders
- Johann Zarco becomes the hometown hero - and the French crowd was absolutely there for it
- Marc survives, while his challengers run into trouble - and Pecco makes his second mistake
- Just how crazy was this race? I'll tell you. Multiple times.
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on the FrenchGP

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With Alex coming off a win, and Marc looking for redemption after Jerez - the Marquez brothers are set for a battle in the FrenchGP! I talk about what makes this place so trecherous, and whether Fabio Quartararo can keep his Jerez momentum going at his home track!

The Rundown:

- LeMans! My full preview of Round 6 of the 2025 MotoGP Championship
- The Track: Why do so many people crash at the Bugatti Circuit? I analyze the causes 
- The Favorites: The Marquez Brothers go head to head, but can Pecco pass them both?
- The Watch List: Fabio aims to continue his hot run on home turf
- The Hot Seat: A pair of former LeMans winners look to jump-start their season
- The Picks: for the Sprint and MotoGP races

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Well that one got interesting! Saturday goes to plan, but Sunday was FULL of surprises in Jerez, including a first-time winner! I recap the SpanishGP, review the MotoGP Standings, discuss the dynamic between Marc and Pecco, and lots more!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: where did Fabio come from?
- The Sprint: Lots of awesome fans, not much on-track action
- The MotoGP Race: We finally get some surprises! 
- Is Marc rattled by Pecco?
- Alex Marquez gets the spotlight to himself
- Fabio lights it up - he just needs a bike to do that every time
- Did Pecco set himself up fo fall short?
- Maverick Vinales continues to look good, and so does VR46
- What is up with Joan Mir? His retirement stats continue to be staggering
- The MotoGP Championship picture - who has the upper hand?
- My Take on the SpanishGP

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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 races

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Marc makes a statement, Alex runs into everyone, and the tire pressure rule strikes again. As advertised, Qatar was full of surprises, both good and bad. I recap the action in Lusail, talk about Jorge Martin's new injury, talk about the MotoGP Championship picture, and give my take on the QatarGP!

The Rundown:

- Qualifying: Marc throws down the gauntlet - Pecco stumbles
- Sprint: Marc and Alex continue the status quo, Pecco still searching for speed
- MotoGP Race: Qatar has surprises in store
- Alex Marquez runs into...a lot of people
- Marc adds strategy to his speed
- Maverick Vinales has an amazing race...erased
- The Tire Pressure Rule is written wrong. And needs to be fixed.
- Pecco has a great night - but still needs better
- Frankie Morbidelli continues to improve, Alex Marquez still fast despite the mistakes
- A rookie impresses
- Jorge Martin gets hurt again - will likely be out longer
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My Take on the QatarGP

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The racing may be at night, but the temperatures - and the Championship Drama - will still be searing in Losail! The QatarGP always has a few surprises in store, I preview the race, and make picks!

The Rundown:

- Lusail is set to be more unpredictable than ever
- MotoGP News: Starting Rules to be Reviewed
- QatarGP! My Preview of Round 4 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship
- The Track - why we always see surprises on the podium
- The Favorites: a new Marquez leads the way, but will have his hands full staying there
- My Watch List: Ducati is on the rise, KTM tries to keep up, and Jorge Martin is back...what should we expect from him?
- The Hot Seat: the battle for 6th in the Rider Standings is a free-for-all
- The Picks! My selections for the Sprint and the MotoGP race

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Marc Marquez dominated the timesheet - and the headlines - this weekend at COTA! I discuss his triumphs, mistakes, and why the start of the MotoGP race wasn't that big of a deal. Even if it is fun to talk about. Plus - a Marquez is still atop the standings.

The Rundown:

- The Red Flagged start was more embarassing than anything
- Qualifying: Marc dominates
- Sprint: Marc dominates some more
- Alex continues to be impress
- MotoGP Race: Confusion takes over before the start, but did it all really make a difference?
- Marc should have won, makes a massive mistake instead 
- Pecco is finally in the right place at the right time
- VR46 has a great weekend, with a few glares across the garage
- Ai Ogura is impressively fast
- The MotoGP Championship Picture - things are far more interesting, with an unexpected Marquez leading the way
- My take on the AmericasGP

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Can anyone beat Marc? If they are going to this weekend, they'll have to do it at one of his best tracks. I talk about proposed changes to MotoGP testing rules, Pedro Acosta rumors, and decide if anyone can challenge Marc Marquez at COTA

The Rundown:

- MotoGP News:
- Should Jorge Martin be able to test a MotoGP bike? The answer is complicated, but clear
- Valencia to host more races
- Pedro Acosta to VR46? There is a reason for the rumor. And it doesn't really involve Acosta.
- COTA! My full Preview of Round 3 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship
- The Favorites: Marc, and...well, Marc
- My Watch List: who can capitalize on early-season momentum?
- The Hot Seat: riders looking for improvement, prestige, or a little redemption
- The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races

Who do you think will win the AmericasGP? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub.

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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 ArgentinaGP

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