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  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Why Ducati Can't Fight Back | MotoGP 2026

    Three races in. Bezzecchi has won all of them. Aprilia have gone 1-2 twice running - and Ducati can't fix it until 2027.Ride Along Trackside - subscribe for weekly MotoGP breakdowns: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside--------------------MotoGP 2026 has a new order, and the engine freeze is why. In this video we break down exactly how Aprilia built an advantage over winter that is now locked in for the whole season, and why Ducati - last year's dominant force - has no lever to pull until the regulations reset.Plus the Bezzecchi story: the man who turned down a factory Ducati seat, joined Aprilia, and just put his name alongside Rossi and Agostini with five consecutive lights-to-flag wins.- Why Ducati is running a 2024 engine in 2026- The concession ranking system explained simply- Bezzecchi's record-breaking laps-led run- Why the real title fight is Bez vs Martin, not Bez vs Marquez- What F1's Mercedes era tells us about where this goes nextIs this Aprilia run the real deal, or does Ducati find something before the summer break? Let us know in the comments.--------------------Lap Times:00:00 Aprilia is Unstoppable00:50 Timmy’s Top Three00:52 Bezzecchi Breaking Records01:22 Ducati's Old Engine01:50 Rule Changes Affect Everyone02:25 Bez, Bez, Bez02:52 Vs Marquez in 2014 03:04 Why Can’t Ducati Respond? 03:29 Dynamic Salary Caps04:08 Bagnaia’s Feedback04:39 Standings in 202605:02 Aprilia Championship Prospects05:21 Feels like Ducati in 202505:48 Mercedes and Red Bull in F106:05 What's Next?--------------------Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtracksideEmail: ridealongtrackside@gmail.comMissed COTA? Watch here: https://youtu.be/V4n5YfIVrUk#motogp #MotoGP2026 #MotoGPRacing #ApriliaMotoGP #USGP2026 #COTA #Bezzecchi #Ducati #MarcMarquez #F1vsMotoGP #F1Comparison #Motorsport #MotoGPHighlights #MotoGPRats #RideAlongTrackside

    7 min

  2. 31 MAR

    Bezzecchi is Unstoppable: The Honda Miracle That Didn’t Happen

    Five wins from five races. Marco Bezzecchi isn't just winning; he’s rewriting the history books. At COTA 2026, we saw a modern-era record from Jorge Lorenzo finally fall, but that was only half the story.Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________From Joan Mir’s "Miracle" qualifying run on a Honda that shouldn’t be there, to Jorge Martín’s unhinged sprint victory (and that wild cool-down lap crash), the Grand Prix of the Americas was pure chaos. Plus, I'm breaking down the "F1 Parallel"—is Aprilia's current dominance turning MotoGP into the Red Bull era of 2023?Highlights + Key Moments:- The Record: How Bezzecchi eclipsed Lorenzo’s 103-lap streak.- The Sprint: Jorge Martín’s 17th sprint win and the medium tyre gamble.- The Miracle: Why Joan Mir’s P5 in qualifying feels like a win for HRC.- The F1 Angle: Comparing Bezzecchi & Martín to Verstappen & Pérez._________Lap Times:00:00 Cowboy Seaon00:25 Timmy’s Top Three00:27 Honda's Almost Miracle00:51 Consecutive Laps Led Record01:06 The Martinator is Back!01:26 COTA Track01:46 Qualifying01:58 Joan Mir02:53 Starting Grid03:06 Sprint Race03:37 Bagnaia vs Martin 04:35 Sprint Wins Record and a Fall05:13 Grand Prix05:29 Home Team Performance 05:51 Mir pt. 2 06:05 Rest of the Field 06:34 Aprilia Dominance 07:04 Is MotoGP like F1 in 2026?07:26 Moto2 and Moto308:06 What's Next?_________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#MotoGP #COTA2026 #MarcoBezzecchi #JoanMir #JorgeMartin #Aprilia #HRC #MotoGPRats #RideAlongTrackside #F1Comparison

    8 min
  3. Sinkholes, Crashes, and Aprilia Glory: MotoGP’s Wild Brazil Return

    24 MAR

    Sinkholes, Crashes, and Aprilia Glory: MotoGP’s Wild Brazil Return

    MotoGP is FINALLY back in Brazil for the first time since 2004, but the return to Goiânia was anything but smooth. From a literal sinkhole opening up on the main straight to race distances being slashed due to 60°C track temperatures, the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix was pure chaos.Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________In this video, we break down how Marco Bezzecchi made history by securing his fourth consecutive win and leading home the first-ever 1-2 finish for Aprilia. We also look at the "Qualifying Carnage" where every single title contender hit the deck, and the incredible story of Diogo Moreira racing in front of his home crowd.Highlights + Key Moments:- The Return to Brazil: Why the 22-year wait for Goiânia lived up to the hype.- Track Chaos: The drainage pipe burst that delayed the Sprint and the extreme heat that forced a shortened Sunday race.- Aprilia Dominance: How Bezzecchi and Martin humiliated the field to take a historic result.- Gresini Tribute: The story behind the Alex Barros inspired green and yellow livery.- F1 Comparison: What Brazil’s "first-time" circuit struggles tell us about F1’s upcoming race in Madrid._________Lap Times:00:00 Obrigado Brasil00:42 Timmy’s Top Three00:44 Bezzecchi 4-in-a-row01:03 Tamada last Japanese winner01:21 From Q1 to Pole Position01:35 Practice 201:54 Local Heros02:31 Qualifying03:22 Sprint Race04:14 Marquez and Di Gia Fight05:07 New Circuit, New Records05:35 Moto2 and Moto306:11 Sunday Grand Prix06:28 What is Track Degradation?07:22 Aprilia 1-2 from Lap 607:40 Notables in the Race08:01 Results for Home Fans08:38 F1 New Circuit in Madrid09:12 What's Next?_________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#MotoGP2026 #F1 #RideAlongTrackside #CalendarChaos #Motorsport #MotoGPNews #RacingAnalysis #F12026 #MotoGP #BrazilGP #Aprilia #Bezzecchi #GresiniRacing

    10 min

  4. 17 MAR

    Calendar Chaos: Can MotoGP’s 22-Round Final Era Compete with F1 in 2026

    The updated 2026 MotoGP calendar is here! With 22 rounds across 5 continents, this season is the final 1000cc era showdown. Can MotoGP's 2026 schedule outshine F1 during its massive gaps?Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________2026 is shaping up to be the most chaotic year in modern motorsport history. While the F1 calendar deals with a 35-day void early in the season, MotoGP has reshuffled its entire schedule to preserve a record-breaking 22-round championship.In this video, Timmy breaks down every race from the Thailand season opener to the Valencia finale. We analyze the different logistical strategies between MotoGP and F1, the long-awaited return of Brazil after 22 years, and why 2026 is a historic "must-watch" for racing fans.Check the full calendars here:www.motogp.com/en/calendarwww.formula1.com/en/racing/2026Highlights + Key Moments:- The 2026 MotoGP Schedule: Full list of dates, venues, and circuits.MotoGP vs F1: Analysis of the 10 direct clash weekends- The Brazil Comeback- Logistics Shift: The Qatar GP moved to November and how it impacted Portugal and Valencia.- The 1000cc Swansong: Why this is the ultimate season before the 850cc 2027 regulations._________Lap Times:00:00 Calendar chaos00:46 Timmy’s Top Three00:49 Brazil is back!01:03 1,000cc bikes are ending01:16 Qatar race moved 01:34 2026 Calendar roundup02:29 Race weekend schedule03:26 F1 race weekends04:21 First and last locations05:05 10 competing race weekends06:08 The final 1,000cc winner_________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#MotoGP2026 #F1 #RideAlongTrackside #CalendarChaos #Motorsport #MotoGPNews #BrazilGP #RacingAnalysis #1000cc #MotoGPLogistics #F12026 #MotorcycleRacing #ThailandGP #ValenciaGP #GrandPrix #SportBusiness

    6 min

  5. 15 MAR

    Liberty Media Just Bought MotoGP: 3 Things F1 MUST Copy in 2026

    Liberty Media now officially owns MotoGP, and even though F1 is the more popular product, does it have what it takes to be entertaining in 2026?Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________Big things will happen now that Liberty Media finished their takeover of MotoGP in 2025. And coming into 2026, there is a lot that F1 can learn from its new stablemate.In this video, I explore Liberty Media’s move and explain why the MotoGP format is the better racing product right now. We are looking at three specific things that MotoGP does better than F1, including the Saturday Sprint races, the way riders overtake, and how the rules help smaller teams stay competitive.Let us know what you think in the comments below._________Lap Times:0:00 Liberty Media Bought MotoGP,0:12 F1 is Great and Can Still Improve,1:01 More Sprint Races,2:47 Better Overtaking,4:10 Dynamic Cost Cap,6:02 Let’s Wrap it Up._________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#motogpnews #f12026 #libertymedia #f1vsmotogp #ridealongtrackside #racinganalysis #motogp2026

    6 min

  6. 10 MAR

    Why MotoGP Bikes Now Look Like Fighter Jets

    Ever wondered why modern MotoGP bikes look more like F-22 Raptors than traditional motorcycles? From massive carbon-fibre winglets to "ground effect" fairings, the pinnacle of two-wheeled racing has been transformed by an aerodynamic arms race. Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside In this video, we dive deep into the technical revolution led by Ducati’s Gigi Dall’Igna - the man who hired Formula 1 aerodynamicists to "solve" the 300hp wheelie problem. We’ll break down the science of downforce, why the 2027 regulations are set to slow bikes down by 3 seconds per lap, and how the legendary Adrian Newey compares to the masterminds in the MotoGP paddock. Timmy’s Top Three: The 2027 regulation reset.The Physics of Speed: How aero forces scale with the square of velocity.Gigi’s Idea: Why Ducati looked to Ferrari and Formula 1 to find more grip.Who’s Winning (and Losing): Why Honda and Yamaha are struggling to catch up.The "Dirty Air" Problem: Is aero ruining the quality of racing?The Newey Comparison: Dall’Igna vs. F1’s greatest designer.Let us know what you think in the comments below. Lap Times: 00:00 MotoGP Bikes Look Like Fighter Jets 00:47 Timmy’s Top Three 00:49 2027 Changes 00:58 Ferrari Aero 01:08 Aero Banned Before 01:25 Wheelie Big Problem 02:23 Gigi Dall’Igna 04:28 Evolution Since 2016 05:51 Who’s Winning? 06:32 Competitor Aero 07:21 Dirty Air 08:17 Reducing Speed in 2027 08:50 Bonus: F1 vs MotoGP Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside #MotoGP #Ducati #F1 #Aerodynamics #GigiDallIgna #Motorsports #RideAlongTrackside #Formula1 #TechAnalysis #MotoGP2027

    10 min

  7. 3 MAR

    Thai-tanic Shift: Is the Ducati Era Over? Aprilia & KTM’s Historic 123!

    The 2026 MotoGP season opener in Buriram, Thailand, just delivered a tectonic shift in the sport. After 1,645 days and 88 consecutive races, the Ducati podium streak has finally been broken. From Marco Bezzecchi’s Aprilia dominance to the chaotic Sprint battle between Marc Marquez and "The Shark" Pedro Acosta, Round 1 was an absolute fever dream.Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________IIn this video, Timmy breaks down the Top 3 Things you need to know from the Thai GP, the struggle of the 2x World Champ Pecco Bagnaia, and why the "Dark Horse" Raul Fernandez is the man to watch this season.Key Highlights & Stats:- The End of a Dynasty: For the first time since Silverstone 2021, there was no Ducati on the podium.- Speed Demon: Marc Marquez clocked a blistering 341.7 km/h on the Buriram straights despite his recovering shoulder.- Bez is Back: Marco Bezzecchi secures 3 consecutive poles and becomes the first Aprilia rider to win 3 GPs in a row.- The Sprint Scandal: Marc Marquez vs. Pedro Acosta. A last-corner shove, a steward’s decision, and a maiden win for the "would-be king."- The Rookie Watch: How did 2x WSBK Champ Toprak Razgatlioglu (“El Turco”) and Moto2 grad Diogo Moreira fair in their debut?- Gunther Steiner’s Debut: The former Haas F1 boss moves to MotoGP with Red Bull KTM Tech3. Was it a success?_________Lap Times:0:00 Upsetti for Ducati0:26 Buriram Circuit0:49 Timmy’s Top Three Things01:30 Qualifying01:40 Pre-race Talking Points03:04 Saturday Sprint Race03:34 Marc vs The Shark04:30 Grand Prix Sunday05:55 Will Adelaide Actually be Safe?06:35 What About the Rookies?06:35 Moto2 + Moto308:06 How did Günther Steiner go?08:50 Next Up: Brazil_________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#MotoGP #MotoGP2026 #MotoGPNews #Ducati #MarcMarquez #PedroAcosta #MarcoBezzecchi #ThaiGP #Buriram #KTM #Aprilia #GuntherSteiner #ToprakRazgatlioglu #RideAlongTrackside

    9 min

  8. 24 FEB

    Is MotoGP Insane? 340km/h Through Adelaide Streets (RIP Phillip Island)

    It’s the end of an era for world-class racing. After nearly 30 years, MotoGP is officially leaving the legendary Phillip Island for a world-first downtown street circuit in Adelaide starting in 2027.Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________In this podcast discussion, we dive deep into the high-stakes gamble that has the racing world divided.How can a street circuit safely handle modern MotoGP bikes hitting speeds of **340km/h**? From the logistical nightmares of "The Island" to the commercial goldmine of Adelaide, we break down why the Victorian government let this iconic race slip away and what riders like Casey Stoner really think about the move.We compare the new 16-turn layout to the historic F1 track, discuss the "Isle of Man TT" comparisons, and ask the big question: Is Liberty Media turning MotoGP into a "city festival" at the expense of pure racing?Let us know what you think in the comments below._________Lap Times:0:00 MotoGP Moves to Adelaide1:47 Melbourne vs Adelaide4:04 Street Circuit4:51 Rider Perspectives5:47 First Trip to Phillip Island7:16 More Motorbikes on the Street7:36 90,000 Attendees in Phillip Island8:04 Accessibility Around the Track8:44 Only One Bridge10:43 Current vs Prior Riders11:44 Isle of Man TT13:40 Accommodation Options14:38 Commercial Opportunity15:52 Should They Race in Sydney?16:16 More Corners17:30 Track Design Software18:04 Tarmac19:12 Overtaking is Exciting19:50 Comparison to F120:28 Liberty Media Business Model21:46 We’re Just Big Kids22:33 Grandstands Aren’t Always Good23:00 Budget Friendly?24:12 Expanding Viewership24:43 When is Drive to Survive Coming?25:53 Being Seen on the Road26:49 Last and First Trips_________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#MotoGP #AdelaideGP #PhillipIsland #AustralianGP #MotoGP2027 #StreetCircuit #LibertyMedia #RideAlongTrackside #F1vsMotoGP #MotoGPNews

    27 min
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