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In a year of big Silly Season moves, Marc Marquez will be headed to the Ducati Factory Team next year. Why did they pick Marc over Jorge Martin? I'll tell you what I think, along with analyzing how it all went down!

The Rundown:

- Marc Marquez signs a multiyear contract with the Factory Ducati Team
- How did the deal happen? Was there an ultimatum for Marc and Martin?
- Can Marc win podiums, races, or even a championship in 2025? You might be surprised on my opinion...
- Did Ducati make the right move?
- My take on why they picked Marc Marquez

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Aprilia scores big in Silly Season! In a surprise announcement, they announce that Jorge Martin will jump from Ducati to the RS-GP in 2025 - we talk about how the deal happened, and whether it was a good move!

The Rundown:

- Aprilia drops a bomb on the paddock - stealing Jorge Martin from Ducati
- Why did Martin choose Aprilia?
- Why would Ducati let Jorge go?
- What it means for Aprilia
- Can Martin perform on the RS-GP?
- Ducati looks set to make their Factory choice
- Winners and Losers from this Silly Season deal
- Is this a sign that Pramac is on the move, too?

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Acosta has a new contract, Marc has some new rumors - but it is another rider that dominated at Mugello! I recap the ItalianGP action, review the MotoGP Championship picture, and tell you what I thought of the race weekend!

The Rundown:

- Silly Season - Acosta signs with Factory KTM, Marc rumors heat up
- Sprint Race - one contender makes multiple mistakes, another dominates 
- MotoGP Race - excitement in the closing laps, with championship implications
- Two surprise performances - and one rider that deserves a spot on the grid next season
- The MotoGP Championship Picture - we've got a good race now!
- My Take on the ItalianGP

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Ducati comes home to Mugello - can anyone beat them at the track where they dominated last season? I preview the ItalianGP, and make picks for the race!

The Rundown:

- Mugello! My full preview of Round 7 of the MotoGP season, the ItalianGP
- The Track - an intimidating frontsretch, and a whole lot more
- The Favorites - Ducati looking to dominate again
- My Watch List - riders with an interesting story this weekend
- The Hot Seat - three riders that ran well here in the past...can they do it again?
- Picks! For the Sprint and the MotoGP race

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The Barcelona Sprint Race struggled to find a leader, and we were treated to comebacks big and small all weekend long! I recap all of the MotoGP action from Catalunya!

The Rundown:

- Aleix Espargaro retirement announcement
- Sprint Race - you lead, you wreck. I discuss why
- A great moment for the local fans
- MotoGP Race - Pecco and Jorge square off, and a one-second gap isn't too big of a lead
- Why Acosta-Bagnaia is more interesting than Acosta-Marquez
- One rider continues to make amazing comebacks, how long can it last?
- Enea Bastianini ignored what was most important, simply to make a point.
- The MotoGP Championship Picture
- My Take on the CatalanGP

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Ducati ponders their decision, Martin considers KTM, while Marc and Bastianini are tied in the standings - with only Catalunya left before we expect multiple major Silly Season announcements, could this be the most important weekend of the year? I preview the CatalanGP!

The Rundown:

- Martin issues and ultimatum, with a KTM twist
- Ducati Drama is back!
- Will decisions be made by the end of May?
- Catalunya! My full preview of Round 6 of the 2024 MotoGP Season
- The Track
- The Favorites - a trio of Ducati riders battle for top billing
- Watch List  - a rider trying to carry momnentum, another trying to rediscover it, and a third that hardly has any to spare
- The Hot Seat - three riders indirectly involved in the brewing Silly Season drama
- Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races

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