You, Me & MotoGP

You, Me & MotoGP

by You, Me & MotoGP

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Season 1

A Tale of Two Márquezes | Jerez's Most Brutal Weekend Yet

Marc Marquez crashed in the Sprint, cut across the grass into pit lane, and still WON. Then his brother Alex passed him for the lead on Sunday — and five corners later Marc was in the gravel. Jerez had everything. In this episode Dave and Nicky break down the most dramatic MotoGP weekend of 2026. WHAT WE COVER: Toprak's FP2 save that stopped 224,000 fans dead Marc's pitlane shortcut: genius or should he have been penalised? Alex vs Marc: the Lap 2 battle that decided the race Bezzecchi's title masterclass & the Aprilia threat Dovizioso's bombshell: is Marc's arm injury unfixable? Factory Ducati's 9-race Sunday winless run Moto2, Moto3 & the 2027 revolution already underway 💬 Who did YOU think was in the wrong: Marc or the stewards? Drop it in the comments.

Five In A Row, A Champion Struggling & The 60% DNF Stat | US MotoGP 2026

Marc Marquez has won at COTA seven times. This weekend, he called it "survival mode." He crashed in FP1, crashed in the sprint, wiped out the polesitter, got a long lap penalty, and finished fifth. On his favourite track in the world. While the reigning champion was unravelling, a man who broke every single rib in his body twelve months ago was quietly taking the championship lead. Jorge Martin — not yet fully fit, at the most physically demanding circuit on the calendar — made the boldest tyre call of the sprint, hunted down Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap, and won. Then crashed doing a celebration wheelie. He's fine. He leads the world championship. Dave and Nicky break down everything from a chaotic US Grand Prix weekend at COTA, Austin: Why Marquez looked more flustered than we have ever seen him, and whether it's his fitness, the bike, or both The full Jorge Martin comeback story: two extra operations over winter, couldn't eat alone in hospital, now leading the 2026 title race Joan Mir's devastating stat: 35 DNFs in 59 Honda grand prix starts. Nearly 60 percent. And why it is not his fault Marco Bezzecchi makes history with a fifth consecutive win, breaking Jorge Lorenzo's 11-year record of consecutive laps led The tyre strategy that decided the sprint — and why Martin's medium rear was the most important decision of the weekend Moto3: Guido Pini wins — first Italian winner in Moto3 since Dennis Foggia in 2022 Moto2: Senna Agius wins a red-flagged, restarted race Plus: Dave and Nicky have a proper argument about whether MotoGP should ban celebration wheelies. Pick your side before you listen. Championship standings after Round 3: Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) Jorge Martin (Aprilia) Pedro Acosta (KTM) Marc Marquez (Ducati) Next race: Spanish Grand Prix, Jerez on 24-26 April. You, Me and MotoGP is a podcast covering every round of the MotoGP world championship. New episode after every Grand Prix. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

MotoGP Brazil Chaos Explained

Brazil brought the drama, and we’re unpacking all of it, from the biggest talking points and standout rides to the crashes, controversy and what it means for the championship. In this episode of You, Me and MotoGP, Dave and Nicky break down the riders who delivered, the moments that changed the weekend, and the stories everyone is still talking about after the Brazilian GP. Follow the show for more MotoGP race reactions, rider debate and weekly podcast episodes.

Is Ducati’s MotoGP Domination Over?

MotoGP is back and Buriram delivered chaos. At the 2026 Thai Grand Prix, we saw record crowds of 228,000, edge-of-your-seat sprint drama, tyre carnage in the main race, and a stat that could mark the end of an era. For the first time since the 2021 British Grand Prix, Ducati failed to land a rider on the dry Sunday podium. So we have to ask: Is Ducati’s domination over? In this episode we break down: • MotoGP qualifying – Aprilia’s statement front row • The sprint race – Acosta vs Marquez, penalty controversy and relentless aggression • The main race – Bezzecchi’s third consecutive Grand Prix win • Marc’s puncture and the championship impact • Is Jorge Martin back? • Winners and losers from Buriram • Moto3 photo finish thriller • Moto2 early title signals We also say what needs to be said: massive respect to these riders. What they do on a motorcycle is beyond comprehension. If you love smart, honest MotoGP analysis, subscribe and join us for the 2026 season.

Buriram Test Shock: Aprilia Strike Back, Phillip Island Axed, Rumours Heat Up

MotoGP 2026 pre-season just took a dramatic turn. The Buriram test delivered two completely different narratives across two days. Ducati looked in control, then Aprilia struck back with a statement performance. We break down what the lap times really mean, who showed genuine race pace, and which factories should be worried heading into round one. We also discuss the removal of Phillip Island from the calendar, what the Adelaide Street Circuit signals for the future of the sport, and the broader commercial shift as Dorna rebrands to MotoGP Entertainment Group. Plus, the 2026 rumour mill is already spinning. Big names, potential factory reshuffles, and early championship predictions. Like, subscribe, and tell us your boldest 2026 take in the comments. Prefer audio? Listen to You, Me & MotoGP on your favourite podcast app. Questions for a future Q&A segment: youmeandmotogp@gmail.com #MotoGP #MotoGP2026 #BuriramTest #PhillipIsland #SillySeason

Sepang Test Report: Ducati Pace, Yamaha V4 Worries, 2027 Rumours

Welcome to Episode 1 of You, Me & MotoGP, your easy-to-follow guide to the 2026 season before the lights go out. In this first episode, Dave & Nicky unpack everything we’ve learned from pre-season testing so far, including: 2026 rider line-ups (team-by-team) A quick check on bike changes Sepang Shakedown recap: who got key mileage Sepang Official Test: who stood out across the three days and what sprint simulations suggest Yamaha’s V4 story and what it signals about their catch-up plan Early 2027 rumours and how to separate reporting from paddock noise A Buriram test preview: what each manufacturer needs to prove before round one This episode is designed for two types of listener: Long-time MotoGP fans who want the numbers and signals Newer fans who want the context and translation without needing deep technical knowledge Subscribe or follow so you do not miss our Buriram follow-up episode. Send us your questions for future episodes: youmeandmotogp@gmail.com You, Me & MotoGP is hosted by Dave & Nicky Smith, two MotoGP die hard fans welcoming you into the conversation, and having fun doing so.

Austrian GP 2026 - 15 Podiums, One Maiden Win & a Hot Mic That Broke the Paddock

Pedro Acosta has been fast enough to win a MotoGP race since the first weekend he appeared on a premier class grid. He had 15 podiums to prove it, including eight second-place finishes that had made him the rider with the most top-three results without a victory in the history of the class. On Sunday at the Red Bull Ring — at KTM's home circuit, in front of an orange grandstand, in his final season with the manufacturer — he led from lap nine and won by just over a second from Jorge Martin. He had crashed from a two-second lead in the Sprint the previous afternoon with three laps to go. He came back the next day and did not make a single mistake across 28 laps. That is the short version. Dave and Nicky spend considerable time on the longer one. Marc Marquez's front brake lever was at a different position every time he touched it from the first lap of the race. He ran wide at Turn 1 on lap ten when he could no longer trust the feedback. He considered pulling into the pits to retire. He eventually finished fifth, more than seven seconds behind Acosta, after catching and passing Brad Binder and Fermin Aldeguer in the closing stages. It was the best available result given the circumstances. Separately, Ducati's wider struggle at the Red Bull Ring continued — the Michelin special rear carcass used at this circuit and three others on the calendar exposes a weakness in the Desmosedici that Aprilia and KTM do not share. This matters because Mandalika uses the same compound. Martin won the Sprint after Acosta crashed from a dominant lead, then finished second in the Grand Prix. He leads the championship by twelve points over Marquez heading into the flyaway rounds. Bezzecchi is a further seventeen behind Marquez. Ai Ogura returned from injury and ran fourth, completing an Aprilia 2-3-4 behind the KTM of Acosta. The Bagnaia and Di Giannantonio situation — caught on a DAZN microphone at Misano discussing Ducati's refusal to allow setup changes, leading to Dall'Igna admitting Ducati had not made the most suitable decisions — is covered in full. Senna Agius has the last MotoGP seat on the 2027 grid with Tech3 KTM. Manuel Gonzalez, who leads the Moto2 championship by over eighty points in the same team, does not. Dave and Nicky break down the four reasons Agius was chosen over the championship leader, and what it means for Gonzalez's future. In Moto3, Quiles won his ninth race of the season after championship rival Almansa crashed from the lead in Austria. He now leads by 131 points and can mathematically clinch the title at the next round in Japan.

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