We've got a new champion! We all knew it was going to happen, but it's still magical to see: Marc Marquez completes his comeback by securing the world title, and nobody was able to do a thing about it. Tell you what, somebody should write a book about the guy...

But while Ducati has one hell of a reason to throw a party, they also have reason to worry. Because what was going on with Bagnaia's bike? It seems to finally be doing what its rider wants it to do, but what causes it? Did Ducati roll back to a previous model? Is that even possible? And what about (here they come!) the conspiracy theories? 

Well, guess we have plenty to talk about today. So press that button and cheers! 

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You remember how, last week, we took a camera with us to Misano? Now, you know we wouldn’t just use that to report on the race, now would we? 

Oh yes, last week Mat and Peter snuck into the quarters of Pramac in order to have a chat with the one and only Jack Miller. See Jack walk! See Jack talk! On film! 

But seriously, thanks to Jack and Pramac for allowing us in there. We hope you enjoy this special video, and see you all next week! 

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Ever wanted to attend the race at Misano? Then come live vicariously through us! 

Your hosts Mat and Peter are ready to take you along for a stroll. We'll start at the Ducati celebrations and keep walking. Along the way we will discuss the secrets behind a flying chain, the insane performance of Bezzecchi, the woes of Bagnaia and we might even walk into a behind-the-scenes war where the weapon of choice is...loud music?! 

Yes, it's a party in Italy and you're all invited, so come along! 

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It's a jungle out there* and the predators are running wild! That's the metaphor Peter uses to describe today's race, explaining why he and Mat have a very clear Man of the Match in Barcelona.  Spoiler warning: he came in fifth today...

And yes, the Marquez siblings continue to reign supreme as they dominate every other rider who showed up to their home country. But surprisingly, it's Alex that takes the number one position. Is Marc slipping? Is he going soft on family? Or is he suddenly showing a special kind of restraint? Well, it can't be the first option if there's a two-second gap between those chargers up front and the runner-ups behind them. Maybe the answer is a lot more simple. As Mat puts it: who'd want to fuck up their own brother? And can you even hold that against someone? 

Also up for discussion is the future of Ducati. They doing fantastic right now, but a lot of that has to do with those above-mentioned Spanish brothers. Meanwhile the other manufacturers are getting closer and closer, and a clear counter has not yet been shown. 

So let's go bonkers about Barcelona in today's episode. Cheers! 

*A metaphorical one, mind you - our dreams of monkeys and tigers racing motorbikes have yet to come true. 

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Ten years ago, two riders had a bit of a scuffle. Today, we’re still seeing the consequences play out. 

The place? The Phillip Island racetrack, Australia. The time? September, 2015. Going neck-on-neck are two riders of a special caliber. The first has long cemented his legacy as one of the best riders in history – a living legend on wheels. But he’s fighting now, struggling against a Spanish newcomer who’s got his eyes on the prize. Before this, they presented themselves as amicable competitors. By the time this race is over, the seeds for a legendary rivalry will have been sown. 

That’s right, this week we’re looking at the origin point of Rossi versus Márquez! How? By live commentating on it, of course! So go load up the race from wherever you can, follow Mat’s instructions and join us as we travel back in time to settle the matter once and for all...

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Wa-hoo! It's Mario  ̶K̶a̶r̶t̶ MotoGP, where chaos reigns on a brand new track with more turns that Rainbow Road. This is very exciting, much like falling down the stairs is a thrilling experience. 

Who knows, maybe next year we'll see Marc Marquéz being chased by Blue Shells! 

If it sounds like we're grumpy this week, it's probably because there's nothing more frustrating than an interesting failure. Is Balaton really this bad? Yes, and that's because it's doing the right things in all the wrong places. Like certain video games, it's giving us so much to do that actual racing  becomes an afterthought. 

If all of the above sounds confusing, then that's probably because I should just let Mat and Peter explain it. 

So come with us as we grab our controllers, pick our characters, and...LET'S-A-GO! 

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Look, we all knew who was going to win this one. We're living in strange times, when legends ride amongst us. You might say this makes things too predictable - it's always going to be Mark on number one, driving the Ducati. But even Ducati's dominance cannot remain absolute - not forever, at least. 

Enter Aprilia, taking third place on the podium with a machine piloted by Bezzecchi. And right behind comes KTM, with a respectable fourth place in the troubled manufacturer's home game. Interesting things are afoot...and then there's still an entire race to talk about! 

I'm just going to hand you off to Mat and Peter, okay? Cheers! 

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Mea culpa! Mea maxima culpa! 
Yes, it seems like we suffered a bad case of "missing Maverick" during our rider reviews. What can we say - he was right in the middle and we just straight skipped him. Scandalous! Seems like the rider reviews aren't quite done, yet...

What have we got in other news? For starters, there's Constructors' World Championship. That's the grading system where we're not looking for the best rider, but the best bike. Don't feel bad if the above doesn't immediately make you feel excited or even ring a bell, because the Constructer's Championship is woefully underexposed in MotoGP. That's a shame, because it is an arena where the stakes, drama and tension are all sky-high.

In other words, it makes for good stories. And we all love a good story, right?

So now that we've done all the riders, let's have a look at their rides and dive straight into this championship-inside-a-championship. Cheers! 

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Last week, Mat and Peter set out on a journey to review every rider currently in MotoGP. 

This Sunday...they're back to finish the job!

Yes, we're going all the way to number one this week as we bring our mid-season Rider Reviews to an end. According to my notes, we've got (in no particular order): a semi-stoned maniac, a warrior monk, space aliens and the reason Yamaha isn't going to flog a dead bike. 

That has got to make you curious, right? So hit play and cheers! 

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Quick question before we continue:

Are you now, are were you at any point in the last year, a MotoGP-rider? If so, you probably shouldn’t be listening to this. In fact, I think we can all agree that you should probably just turn off this device and come back next week. Don’t worry, there’s fun Patreon-episodes that you can listen to. I’d offer them for free, but you’re riding bikes around the world while I’m writing podcast descriptions, so I know you can miss it. Go listen now, you’ll have fun! See you next week!

…are they gone? Good, then we can begin with our great Rider Review! Yes, Mat and Peter are going to discuss all the riders and see where they’re at at this point. And yes, it’s going to be best for all of us if we do this without the riders themselves, because we’re scary! We’re ruthless! We really respect what they’re doing! But we’re going to say some very mean things, regardless! Because we love the sport! And exclamation marks! 

This is getting silly, and I feel like you already know why this is going to be fun. So pour one out, and let’s have a little chat. Those riders will be back next week, you know?

What?
We’re maybe doing part II next week? 
Oh, bugger, they’re not going to like that…

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