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The MotoGP Show from the wrong side of the pond! Despite his funny accent, every week Wilson brings you analysis and opinions on the hottest stories in MotoGP, with some WSBK and MotoAmerica thrown in. Plus - interviews, road bike news - and every so often, one of those 'four wheel' racers stops by to say hi. Listen every week, and follow @MotoWeek on Twitter and Facebook, and go to MotoWeek.net

  1. 1D AGO

    Acosta Crashes the Party as Aprilia Bests Ducati: ThaiGP Recap!

    The 2026 MotoGP season got started with action, drama, controversy, and...a tire that tried to run away from Marc Marquez. More importantly - Aprilia took the fight to Ducati, and Pedro Acosta took the fight to everyone in the start of what might be a wild MotoGP Championship. I recap the ThaiGP! The Rundown: - The ThaiGP! Round 1 Recap: - Qualifying - Raul Fernandez shines, Pecco Bagnaia struggles - Sprint: controversy shadows an absolute thriller of a race - The 'Indicent" - should it have even been a penalty? - Pedro vs. Marc foreshadows exciting times ahead as teammates - MotoGP Race: Aprilia makes a statement that Ducati won't soon forget - Bezz leads an impressive Aprilia charge at the front - What happened to Marc's rear wheel?? - Trackhouse could quietly compete for the Independent Team title - The Championship picture - Aprilias and Pedro stacking up in the top spots - Aprilia vs. Ducati - has the balance of power shifted? And can Marc counter Bezz (or, more importantly, when will Marc be able to counter Bezz) - My Take on Thailand! What did you think of Buriram? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub. Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    1h 8m

  2. 5D AGO

    Time to Race! Thailand MotoGP Preview

    The 2026 MotoGP season is here! Will Ducati and the Marquez brothers stay on top of the series, or can Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia challenge them for the crown? I preview the season-opening ThailandGP, and then make picks for the race - and for the 2026 season! The Rundown: - It is time to go racing! ThailandGP Preview: - The Track: Exciting finshes, great fans - The Favorites: The Marquez brothers are back - but so is Bezz - The Watch List: Is Pecco set for a comeback? - The Hot Seat: Three riders are already fighting for their 2027 spot on the grid - The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races - My Predictions for the 2026 Championship: Rider, Team and Manufacturer titles If you missed the 2026 MotoGP season preview - you can hear the other three episodes from this week at Motoweek.net! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    49 min

  3. 6D AGO

    2026 Preview: Preseason Testing, Rider Salaries

    Do preseason testing results make a difference? Kind of. I talk about the riders' opinions of their own chances heading into the 2026 MotoGP season, then rank the manufacturers. Plus - we discuss minimum rider salaries. The Rundown: - MotoGP News: - Minimum Salaries - the riders deserve it - Preseason Testing: - Results from Thailand and Buriram - Ducati and Aprilia - set for a showdown? - KTM is in transition, but Acosta still has something to race for - Honda hits a plateau - how long will it take to move past it? - Yamaha has a LOT of work to do - My manufacturer rankings heading into the season One more to go before the season starts! Check back for my ThaiGP Preview tomorrow! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    45 min

  4. FEB 24

    2026 Preview: The Wildest Silly Season Yet?

    Marco Bezzecchi is staying put. Marc Marquez will, too. After that - nearly everone else is on the move in what promises to be a crazy Silly Season. But do riders know what they are getting into for 2027? I analyze all the rumors, and talk about who is headed to the right place to start the 850cc MotoGP era. The Rundown: - Silly Season - this time, it will truly be silly! - Into the unknown: 2027 brings opportunity, but also uncertainty about which bikes will be best - Confirmed: Marco Bezzecchi is married to the idea of Aprilia - Confirmed: Marc will be with Ducati - but is he hedging for Honda, or retirement in the future? - MotoGP Silly Season Rumors: - Pedro Acosta - nobody is surprised, Ducati gets what they are looking for - Pecco Bagnaia doesn't want Yamaha money, Jorge Martin does  - Fabio Quartararo could be Honda's secret weapon - KTM and a pair of riders set to take a big chance on each other.  There is still more to come! Tuesday we talk testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    55 min

  5. FEB 23

    2026 Preview: Phillip Island is Leaving. Is There a Strategy?

    And...we're back! With a LOT to talk about. I'm kicking off a four-part season preview by talking about the shocking news that Phillip Island is off the schedule in 2027: why, along with the positives and negatives. Plus - Liberty is already making changes - I break them down.  And check back tomorrow for (hopefully) a discussion of all the Silly Season rumors and confirmed signings!  The Rundown: - Wait...I can't change the show to the Motoweek Sports Entertainment Guy? MSEG is now taken. - Dorna Sports - New name, sign of new things to come - We discuss what "entertainment" means in that equation. Especially for us as long-time fans - More flash - more storylines - Let's add some Harleys to the mix - Is this a lame duck season for MotoGP? - Phillip Island - the first REAL change. And it is a BIG one - Why Phillip Island is going away. The good and the bad - Why it feels like Laguna Seca, but far bigger - It is the start - not the end - of the schedule changes - Adelaide Street Circuit - the upside, downside, and...can it really work?? We're just getting started. If all goes to plan - tomorrow we'll talk about Silly Season rumors. Tuesday is testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP - let's go!! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    44 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    MotoGP Season Ends on an Aprilia Cliffhanger - Is Ducati in Trouble Next Year?

    Valencia opened with Ducati, but ended overwhelmingly with Aprilia - is 2026 set for a showdown between the Italian manufacturers? I break down the ValenciaGP action, talk about what it means for the balance of power in MotoGP, and recap the Championship!  The Rundown: - Qualifying - Bezz sets the pace, Pecco continues his slide, but the gap at the top shows how close the best manufacturers really are - The Sprint - The media said Bezz would win, Gresini's team manager said Acosta would win, but neither got it quite right - The MotoGP Race - Aprilia ends the year with a bang, their top rider leading the way, with an impressive Valencia surprise just behind - Third place races were where the action was at all weekend - Acosta is disappointed, but shouldn't be - Honda loses one level of concessions - should they have? - MotoGP Championship Picture - how the final battles worked out - My take on Valencia - What does the season finale mean for 2026? Are we on the verge of an Aprilia-Ducati championship? Or will Marc Marquez tip the scales back toward Ducati? What did you think of Valencia? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub. Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    1h 2m

  7. 11/12/2025

    Portimao Puts on a Show, and ValenciaGP Preview!

    Portugal gives us a thrilling sprint, and three manufacturers battling at the front! I break down the MotoGP action from Portimao, and preview what could be an unpredictable season finale in the ValenciaGP! The Rundown: - Portugal Sprint: Alex Marquez outduels Pedro Acosta in a classic - Portugal MotoGP Race: Aprilia ups the ante with Bezz - The Championship Picture: Bezz is a step away from P3, and Pecco is still in free-fall - ValenciaGP! My full preview of the MotoGP Season finale! - The Track - technical, and always full of unpredictable podium results - The Favorites: Marquez is locked in, Bezz is close, while Pecco and Pedro battle for 4th and 5th in the Rider Standings - The Watch List: four riders that could surprise this weekend - The Picks!: For the Sprint and MotoGP races Who do you think will win Valencia? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub. Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    37 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    MotoGP Hits the Rollercoaster: PortugueseGP Preview

    Pecco’s still unpredictable, Alex Marquez is flying high, and MotoGP heads to Portugal...where the track goes up, down, sideways, and occasionally airborne. I preview the PortugueseGP, discuss the terrifying Moto3 crash, and make picks for Portimão! The Rundown: - Where was I after Sepang?!? - Moto3 Wreck in Malaysia - what can be done to prevent something similar in the future? - Algarve! I preview the PortugueseGP - The Favorites - Can Alex keep it up? And which Pecco will we get? - The Watch List - One rider looking to rebound, two trying to keep it going  - The Hot Seat - the VR46 battle heats up - The Picks! For the Sprint and MotoGP races Who do you think will win Portimão? Let me know on Facebook or the Motoweek Reddit Sub. Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon! Thanks for listening!

    39 min
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The MotoGP Show from the wrong side of the pond! Despite his funny accent, every week Wilson brings you analysis and opinions on the hottest stories in MotoGP, with some WSBK and MotoAmerica thrown in. Plus - interviews, road bike news - and every so often, one of those 'four wheel' racers stops by to say hi. Listen every week, and follow @MotoWeek on Twitter and Facebook, and go to MotoWeek.net

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