The official MotoGP™ Podcast: Last on the Brakes

After a fantastic weekend at the French GP, there’s arguably no one better to talk to on the latest episode than paddock legend, Tech3 boss and IRTA President Herve Poncharal. Herve joins Fran and Elliott to chat about the brilliant 110,000 strong Le Mans crowd, silly season, the incredible level of competition in MotoGP™, Remy Gardner, Raul Fernandez, Moto3™’s rock n roll nature and plenty more. You don’t want to miss it – trust us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a sensational Spanish Grand Prix and an intriguing Jerez Test, Fran and Elliott were joined by their good friend, colleague and motogp.com tech guru, Jack Gorst, to debrief the weekend's action and get all the latest gossip from what we saw during Monday’s test. Pecco’s return, Yamaha’s conundrum, Marc Marquez’s save, Aleix Espargaro on the rostrum again and much more were covered so have a listen and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of days after ending America’s 11-year wait for a Grand Prix victory, Moto2™ star Joe Roberts took some time to chat about his Portimao triumph, the tough journey to the top step, MotoGP™ dreams and plenty more with hosts Fran and Elliott before heading to the Spanish GP. Fran and Elliott also discuss MotoGP™’s Portuguese encounter and look ahead to what we could expect to see at the classic Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from claiming his maiden Grand Prix rostrum, Fran and Elliott had the pleasure of catching up with Jake Dixon on this week’s episode. The conversation flowed from his route to Moto2™ podium finisher from BSB, the tough times, the promising future of Brits in Grand Prix racing, why 2022 is different, his passion for F1, future MotoGP™ thoughts, friendship with Fabio Quartararo and more – Jake, as always, was on top form. We hope you enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It certainly wasn’t in the script to have the third episode of 2022 on Free Practice Friday in Argentina, but that’s what we like about MotoGP™: unpredictability. While track action was postponed until Saturday, reigning Moto2™ World Champion and MotoGP™ rookie Remy Gardner kindly joined Fran and Elliott for a great chat. The giant leap to MotoGP™, injuries, partying and Remy being able to be one of the fastest riders in the world without having to go to the gym were just a few topics covered – enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bit of a different episode for the second Podcast of 2022, GP winner turned pitlane reporter, Simon Crafar, joins Fran and Elliott to take a look through some talking points from the season so far. From Marc Marquez's crash to the debate about ride height devices, it's well worth a listen to our favourite Kiwi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of a brand-new format for Last On The Brakes in 2022, hosts Fran Wyld and Elliott York chat to new Suzuki Ecstar Team Manager and much-adored paddock personality, Livio Suppo, about his journey in Grand Prix racing, right to his first weekend in the Suzuki box. The team also dissect all the highs and lows that we saw during a phenomenal opening weekend of the season in Qatar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode of 2021. And it’s a big one. Over half an hour of unfiltered Casey Stoner. The two-time MotoGP World Champion came to the paddock for the final two races of 2021, and was kind enough to give us a substantial amount of his time fitting around his understandably busy schedule. In this episode we talk: his entry into the World Championship and how that first year changed his entire outlook on racing, what he thinks of the current crop of MotoGP riders as well as his tips for the future, *hat tip* Pedro Acosta. We also put that classic pub-chat ‘what if?’ question to him… what if Marc Marquez and Casey Stoner raced each other? This is not an episode to be missed, plenty to be learned about top flight racing and life from this MotoGP Legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the more honest and open chats of the season comes from none other than Repsol Honda rider & 2013 Moto2 World Champion, Pol Espargaro! Ahead of what was to be his best ever result in MotoGP at Misano with a stunning second place, we chatted with Pol about the highest and lowest points of his career: from battling week-in week-out with his now teammate Marc Marquez & why his title winning year wasn’t all that fun, and how a decision not to take a ride with Suzuki on their return to MotoGP changed the course of his career forever… plus, how playing the piano in front of his wife makes him more nervous than most other things in life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drumroll please! COTA saw a few VIPs grace the MotoGP paddock, including motocrossing Australian exports and all-round chill guys Jett and Hunter Lawrence. So we sat down with them for a chat about our sport, theirs, taking on Marquez on minibikes and how getting ripped by your childhood friends keeps your ego in check. So why do they love MotoGP? Why do MotoGP riders do so much motocross to train? And how many times can one conversation mention Megan Fox? Grab a doughnut, sit back and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here he is! A rider who needs no introduction: reigning World Champion Joan Mir. But as a self-confessed private person in a very public sphere, it’s Mir as you’ve probably never heard him before as the number 36 takes us from his beginnings as a rider to the top of the MotoGP world. Making his way through the junior categories and having to win every season to make an impression, the Suzuki rider talks us through the true meaning of pressure – and learning to enjoy racing – as well as how he has changed, or maybe not so much, since winning the title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast we never thought we’d get to do. But here we are. Cal Crutchlow, retired, but not. While on substitute duties at the AragonGP, we sat down with Cal to talk about what retirement is like (yes, a few aches and pains!), taking the leap from WorldSBK to MotoGP, and learning not to take comments from fans & the media to heart following a difficult first season in the premier class. Plus, for any cyclists out there - we get the low down on some of Cal’s training ‘techniques’/quirks. Insight, a different perspective than we’re used to on the podcast, and some laughs along the way. It was great to have Cal Crutchlow back in the paddock for a brief time in 2021.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davide Tardozzi has been a team manager in top flight motorcycle racing for the best part of three decades. In that time, not only has he become famous for his wild celebrations in the pit box, he’s worked with some of the biggest superstars the sport has ever known, shipped a gigantic sculpture of a Giraffe to the USA and learned fair few things about managing people that we should all take note of in our own lives. He’s one of a kind and we hope you take as much away from this episode as we did, even if it’s simply learning what the distinction between his, Paolo Ciabatti’s and Gigi Dall’Igna’s roles in the Bologna Bullets.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another timely episode as the rider market explodes with everyone searching for the right deal in 2022, we chat with MotoE World Cup superstar Eric Granado about what lessons he’s learned from early in his career and choosing what bike, team, and championship was best for him. What’s more, Eric’s story is one of extreme work ethic & adversity, with his father kickstarting his career through creating a mini bike championship in Brazil for him and several other aspiring hopefuls to learn their craft before travelling back and forth to Europe to compete in European and Spanish racing series. Whether you’re fascinated by the struggles faced by young athletes coming through the ranks & chasing their dreams, or wanting to learn about motorsports culture in Brazil, or a refreshing perspective on the rider market rumour mill, then this episode is for you! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a MotoGP rookie get a pole position & podium in their second ever race? And then their second pole & a WIN in their SIXTH race? Jorge Martin is well and truly living his dream, he still can’t quite believe he is in fact a MotoGP rider, let alone a rider capable of winning in the premier class in his first season. We recorded this podcast with Jorge on the Thursday before the Styrian GP and wanted to know how he’s so resilient and able to return after set back & after set back, why he’s always been so fast over one lap, how he’s managed to convert that into victories in all classes… AND how he (at the time) planned to do that in MotoGP. Little did we know what was to happen on Sunday. Remarkable. The podcast blessing is back! Expecting an orderly queue of MotoGP riders who want another podium or win to turn up ready for a chat at Silverstone now… Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a MotoGP factory convince a rider to sign a substantial 3 year deal? What mindset is key to being ‘a Sunday rider’ and bringing the best out of yourself when it matters? Which aspects of his job does Brad Binder like the most? All questions put to the South African World Champion and MotoGP race winner for this week’s episode. His response about mindset and attitude was something we found particularly interesting, ‘focusing on the now’ something similar to what we heard from his former team boss, Aki Ajo in a previous episode. Thanks again for all the quickfire question submissions - keep sending them in either in the comments below the YouTube video version of this podcast OR use #MotoGPPodcast on Twitter! See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Marquez like you’ve never heard him before. We sit down with the double World Champion to talk about life on and off the bike, his interests outside of the sport, and why he thinks it’s not always a good thing winning a World Championship when you’re barely 18 years old. Plus: we wanted to know what it’s like to be asked questions about someone else in just about every interview he’s ever done. This is an episode where we really do save the best bits till last! Thanks for your quick fire questions suggestions, we’ve put our favourites at the end of the episode! Catch you after the summer break!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to be a crew chief at the very highest level in MotoGP, being the right hand person to a rider on their journey to becoming a World Champion? Is the relationship between rider & crew chief solely technical, or more psychological? Why is it such a big story when riders change crew chiefs in MotoGP? Well, we thought we'd sit down and chat to one. Not just any crew chief, however, but the reigning World Champion's crew chief - Suzuki's Frankie Carchedi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary team boss, Aki Ajo who has and continues to work with riders such as Jack Miller, Pedro Acosta, Raul Fernandez, Johann Zarco, Marc Marquez, and many more... tells all about how he picks riders for his team, what the key characteristics of what makes a Grand Prix world champion, why riders need to focus on themselves more, and how this is becoming increasingly difficult in 2021.A true fascinating chat with Aki this week, with lessons not just relevant for racing but wider society and work places in other industries as well. Whether you’re a pure race fan simply keen on how riders are managed, or someone interested in managerial culture, this is for you - you might want to listen to this twice or three times!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Franco Morbidelli is a smooth talker in the best way. Honest and thoughtful about exactly what he says and how, we sat down with the 2020 MotoGP™ runner up to delve a bit deeper: proving your worth when you’ve arrived from a pretty different path to the top, his mission to get a full factory bike and stepping up, being selfish in your career (and whether you need to be), as well as the role of an athlete with an audience as big as that of MotoGP™. Oh and, how he speaks such impeccable English and, of course, our five quickfire questions. Top tip: his dinner party is one you wouldn’t want to miss!Have a listen, enjoy, and remember to get in touch with your thoughts, questions and answers of the week with #MotoGPPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleix Espargaro has one of the most unique career paths in MotoGP. After a decade in the premier class, he explains how he’s turned around his mindset from retirement before the pandemic hit, to that of a rookie rider, thanks to the leadership change in Aprilia and his family. This is an episode you’ll want to listen to again and again as we get a real insight into the relationship between a team manager and rider at the very highest level in motorcycle racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minutes before a classic Portuguese coastal storm rolled in at Portimao, we sat down with local legend, Miguel Oliveira, to get to know the man beyond last year’s dream win at his debut home race. Find out what makes him tick and how he’s one of the lucky few riders who relishes the pressure of racing with the weight of a nation on his shoulders. This is a rider not interested in simply the rewards that come with fame from his accolades, but one who wants to inspire a generation of riders from his home country. So, sit back and enjoy… apologies in advance for the wind in the mics, caught out by a rogue storm rolling in. See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine being a rider in the Moto3™ World Championship but aside from riding, you’re also pulling together all the sponsorship, coordination, promotion and everything else needed to have a fully functioning race team. Well, that’s what Lucio Cecchinello did when he first started the LCR Team back in his 125cc World Championship days in the early 90s. He’s a true one of a kind, as while a World Championship in his own riding career evaded him, he’s since taken the LCR squad tot he very top of the MotoGP™ World Championship, taking victories at the very highest level. This year he celebrates 25 years of the LCR Team and he’s got no plans to slow down yet. In this episode, he tells us his secrets to success - not just in terms of a career - but maintaining passion, happiness and satisfaction in his every day life as well. Plus, we find out what his favourite dessert is! See you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Another season of MotoGP™ means another year of in-depth chats with the biggest names in the sport about anything and everything on track, and off it as well. First guest of the year is Luca Marini, MotoGP™ rookie and half brother of a certain 9-time World Champion. We chat with the multi-time Moto2™ race winner about one of the biggest crashes in the sport's history, which member of his inner circle tells it to him straight when he's not performing to standard, and what events he's learned the most from in his career... plus, what his favourite dessert is! If you enjoy the pod, we'd really appreciate it if you recommended it to one MotoGP™ loving friend to give it a listen, if you've already done that - we'd love to hear your thoughts on the show by getting in touch on Twitter using #MotoGPpodcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3D printing is one of the newest technologies to enter MotoGP™ and immediately we’ve seen teams embrace the technology. From small parts to big parts this technology is a real game changer because of the speed of production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data Analysis in MotoGP™ has moved at an exponential rate. From simple data in the early ‘90s to view speed and gears we now have data driving MotoGP™ bikes to new heights with advanced electronics only possible because of sensors collecting 9GB of data during every race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A MotoGP™ TV broadcast is a feat of innovation. With 170 cameras covering all the angles there’s a lot to take in and a lot of data to transmit. How does 12TB of data find it’s way from the track side to your TV screen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A MotoGP™ bike can travel at over 350kmp/h but how do riders walk away from crashes? Constant evolution of rider protection and circuit safety means that not even a 25G impact with the asphalt can keep these warriors on the sidelines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The evolution of MotoGP™ bikes has seen them change shape. From the aerodynamic wings on a bike to the holeshot device this innovation has been the cornerstone of development in recent years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To win in MotoGP™ requires a unique combination of strength, flexibility and a clear mind. MotoGP™ riders are modern day gladiators as they ride at over 200mph. How do they prepare for their body and mind to go racing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s it. We’re done. Season two of Last On The Brakes comes to a close and with another high profile guest - one of the sensations of the 2020 season, Takaaki Nakagami! He’s actually the first return guest we’ve had on the podcast after we spoke to him last year so this time we wanted to breeze through his origin story and hit him straight with the burning questions we had in mind - his honesty to himself and the media when he makes mistakes and what it’s like looking at Marc Marquez’s data and trying to emulate what he does on the track. Huge thanks to Taka for his openness, we hope you all appreciate what we think is up there in the top 3 most interesting podcasts we’ve done this year!Quick note as well to say thank you for the interaction this season and of course for listening… see you in 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to be a MotoGP™ Team Manager? Well, if you want to be anything like Davide Brivio, try your hand at just about every job there is in a motorcycle racing team, from grass roots, to professional and then to the very top level! He has seen it, done it, and got the t-shirt. Then, he started all over again at Suzuki! With the Hamamatsu-based manufacturer on the cusp of a triple crown World Championship season in 2020, we get to know the figurehead behind it all, how the project restarted once they left MotoGP™ initially in 2011 and what the whole team’s philosophy has been to bring Suzuki back to the very top of the sport.Sit back, enjoy, and we’ll see you next time for the final episode in the 2020 Last On The Brakes season! :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 'the next Marquez' to 'totally lost', this is the story of Fabio Quartararo and how he dug himself out a 2 year long rut, propelling himself into a MotoGP™ ride and stunning the world with taking it to the best of the best in his first premier class season aboard a Independent Team bike in their own debut MotoGP™ season. Key takeaways from this episode are how he uses the pressure he once felt to his advantage, how he keeps his feet on the ground and what it's like to basically have all your dreams come true in a very short space of time.Sit back, relax, enjoy! See you soon 🙂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the very circuit where last year, Johann Zarco rocked up in a motorhome with no ride in the premier class, looking for a job and a way to rebuild his career, we sat down with the double Moto2™ World Champion to discuss what it takes to make it back to the top of the sport to the podium and continue his search for the holy grail, that first MotoGP™ victory. In one of the most open and honest Last On The Brakes podcasts to date, Johann tells us about the humble beginnings of his racing career and how, inspired by his own start in the sport, he wants to help potential French motorcycling superstars in the future. Plus, what MotoGP™ world he thinks Marc Marquez will return to once he recovers from injury - will he have it so ‘easy’? Question of the week: are young racers rushed into the premier class too soon? Let us know your thoughts in a comment on the YouTube version of this podcast, or by using #MotoGPpodcast on Twitter! See you soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not often you get a full 25 minutes chat with one of the greatest motorcycle racers in recent history. But here we are, bringing you guys Dovi Undaunted and Unfiltered talking about some of the things closest to his heart; Supercross, caravan holidays, his inner circle, and of course the methods he uses to be at the very top of his game every time he lines up on a MotoGP™ grid. There’s not just stories and perspectives in this episode, there’s a few things for us all to take away from this one as well… Funny story actually, we had intended for Dovi to be one of the very first episodes of the year all the way back in Qatar but then, well, everything happened and half a year later, finally, we’ve managed to find a slot in his busy schedule for him to come and have a chat.Hope you all enjoy! See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last few episodes of the podcast have had us thinking about riders and what they do after they retire. Do ex-athletes fill out the other roles in their respective sports better than non-athletes? Does having competed in the sport mean you automatically have all the necessary skills to exceed in your post racing career? A lot of us probably have a good idea about the answer to some of those questions already. But we wanted to speak about the topic, and as ever get to know a little better, a man whose post racing career has far outshone his competition career back in the day. Wilco Zeelenberg is a one time 250cc Grand Prix winner and as team manager, he took Jorge Lorenzo to three #MotoGP World Championships, Cal Crutchlow to his World Supersport Championship, and now is the team boss at Petronas Sepang Racing Team in MotoGP™… which you may know, just took victory in Misano with Franco Morbidelli and two previous victories this year with Fabio Quartararo… they’re pretty decent, to say the least. He also was the first ‘rider performance analyst’ in the MotoGP™ paddock, that’s “rider coach” to you and us, so basically is responsible for creating an entirely new job in racing. So what does he think of that? How did he decide the moment to retire from riding? How did he then rise to the very top of the sport once again? As you’ll hear, it was far from straight forward - even on his first day in the new job!!Hope you enjoy the episode, leave a review if you liked it pretty please and any comments, get in touch using #MotoGPpodcast on Twitter, or comment below the YouTube version of this podcast!See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you ask for a better timed podcast guest? Straight off the back of their first AND second MotoGP™ victories we have the man who orchestrated KTM’s rise to the top of the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing, Pit Beirer. As ever, though, we don’t want to *just* get all the trade secrets and what the lowdown is from Mattighofen, Austria, talking to Pit Beirer - head of KTM’s motorsports projects, we want to bring you the story Pit Beirer, the Motocross racing legend. What skills did he develop throughout his racing career that got him where he and KTM are today, what was his first job in the Austrian manufacturer when his ‘new life’ started in the early 2000s? How did he persevere with his steel frame philosophy while almost everyone else was telling him he was wrong? And lastly, when was the exact moment that he and KTM’s top brass decided to start their now race winning MotoGP project? All questions we have answered.Thanks as always for listening, leave a comment down below telling us what you were most surprised to hear about from Pit and of course any suggestions of guests or topics for the future…See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of all the episodes we’ve done so far, the direction this one took surprised us the most!Known for his ultra clear, considered and concise interviews about the highs and lows of Yamaha over the last 2 decades, Lin Jarvis gives his most candid and relaxed interview we’ve ever seen on camera as we wanted to get to know the man behind the steely gaze staring up at the timing screens!How does someone even get a job like being the Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing and the man in the middle of two sporting giants such as Valentino Rossi & Jorge Lorenzo? Where do you even start? Well, like every great story, from the very bottom. If you want business, communication, general people management lessons, all mixed with some tales and insights behind the scenes in one of the most successful sporting organisations on the planet, then this is the podcast episode for you!Let us know what you thought and who you want us to chat with over the rest of the season through using #MotoGPpodcast on Twitter!See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re coming at you with another dash of wisdom from Down Under as we talk to bona fide Supercross legend and huuuuge MotoGP™ fan Chad Reed. From what it might be like racing behind closed doors – and on such a condensed schedule – to the intricacies of how relationships change between riders over time as rivalries grow or wane, there’s most definitely something for everyone, whether you’re coming at us from SX or our very own MotoGP™ faithful. How do you just click into race mode? How do you balance being mates with two men whose rivalry has started to redefine the word? Chad Reed knows, so sit back and enjoy finding out in typical, laidback Aussie style.Don’t forget, too – get in touch with Fran and Matt using #MotoGPpodcast on Twitter or in whichever comment section you like to peruse and let us know: what’s your favourite era of motorsport? You can hear our answers in the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has there ever been a better time to add a dash of electric to our podcast rota? As we await the beginning of the second season of the FIM Enel MotoE™️ Cup, 2016 F1 world champ Nico Rosberg joins this week’s Last On The Brakes to talk us through his connection to Energica, the manufacturer of the bikes in MotoE™️, and a whole host of motorsport, F1 and “life at the top of your sport” kind of tales. From sharing a garage with legends like Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton and walking away at the pinnacle to personal development, social media and more, Rosberg shares a few of his thoughts on racing, winning and the thrills we’re enjoying as electric racing continues to impress.Get in touch with Fran and Matt using #MotoGPpodcast on Twitter or in whichever comment section tickles your fancy and let us know: which MotoGP™️ rider past or present would you like to see start a vlog or podcast? Hear our answers in the episode and make sure to weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is the Greatest of All Time, or ‘GOAT’, of MotoGP™? Depending on who you ask, it could be one of several different riders from the over the years. Is it just about number of wins and championships? Does impact and influence on the sport come into it as well? It’s probably an argument that will never be settled. But nevertheless, we thought we’d ask MotoGP™ fan and the GOAT of Downhill Mountain Bike racing, Greg Minnaar what his thoughts are and how exactly, much like our very own Valentino Rossi, he’s managed to stay at the very top level of his own sport for 20 years and overcome the challenges that come with every new generation of rider. This is not an episode to be missed! And while you’re at it, get in touch with Fran and Matt using #MotoGPpodcast on Twitter or even in the YouTube comments on the video version of the podcast and let us know who YOU think the GOAT of MotoGP™ is! See you next Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the launch of a behind the scenes docu-series about Petronas Sepang Racing Team’s first year in the MotoGP™ World Championship, we wanted to chat to team boss Razlan Razali and ask him the REAL story behind how that team came to be. We also wanted to answer some questions for MotoGP™ fans out there everywhere that can only come from a team boss, such as, how can you nurture a seven year old into a MotoGP™ World Champion? And, what is the right attitude that team managers look for in young racers?Truly fascinating insight from the man who started his career in MotoGP™ as CEO of the Sepang International Circuit back in 2008, this really is an episode giving unique insight into the sport like you’ll likely never heard before. See you next Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you don't already throw your leg over a motorcycle from time to time, you'll certainly want to after this episode! Comedian Ross Noble joins us from his extremely well equipped bunker down under for a wild ride conversation talking everything from bumps at race circuits which only exist to the fastest riders on the planet to the alternative theories behind the infamous #MotoGP leg dangle, and much more. Inspired by the chat, the question of the week this time is: if you were a MotoGP™ rider, what would you first race win celebration be? As ever, if you enjoyed it, please recommend it to one sport or motorcycle loving friend AND if you really loved it - leave a review on your favourite podcast platform!See you next week!Image by John McMurtrie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first for the podcast - a feature length virtual sit down with one of the biggest names in F1 over recent decades, who happens to also be a massive MotoGP™ fan! Mark Webber has not only been a fan since he was a young lad ripping up his garden on a dirt bike back home in Aus, but has a unique view on the inside of our sport over the last couple of decades while racing at the very highest level of four-wheeled motorsport himself. From his friendship with Mick Doohan, looking behind the scenes in Rossi’s garage, sitting on Wayne Rainey’s World Championship winning bike at his home in California, to track days with WorldSBK legend, Troy Bayliss - who better to ask about the parallels between the two biggest motorsports on the planet than this nine-time F1 race winner? As ever, if you enjoyed the episode, we’d really appreciate you leaving a review on your chosen podcast platform as well as a thumbs up on the YouTube version as well! See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sit down for a virtual chat with 2003 World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson as the BT Sport presenter talks us through how the sport’s changed, what the paddock’s really like, the transition from riding to working in the media and a few of his pet hates to boot.Is the factories’ rush to sign ever-younger talents the best way to go about it? How do you spot a Marquez-beating diamond in the rough in 2020? Hodgson doesn’t have all the answers, but there’s plenty food for thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a catch up with MotoGP™ Legend and KTM Factory Test rider, Dani Pedrosa, as we wanted to find out whether one of recent history’s more private stars managed to maintain a healthy balance between his personal perspective and, by default, leading a public life at the top of the sport.We also discuss why some riders prefer to speak less to the media and keep things to themselves and later on in the episode, we find out exactly what it feels like when the very best riders on the planet enter ‘the zone’, how they get there and what the dangers are from abruptly coming out of it.This is not an episode to be missed - Dani Pedrosa unfiltered and as open as you’ve ever heard him before. If you enjoyed it, we’d really appreciate it if you recommended the podcast to a friend, and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!See you next week! :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Imagine being an Italian, winning on an Italian bike at Italy's most famous circuit. Surely a memory to last a life time... well, apparently not for Danilo Petrucci! In this exclusive sit down with one of the most popular riders in the paddock, the Ducati man reveals that the event was so crazy, he relies on video footage to remember everything that happened once he passed the chequered flag. Find out how this inspires him to keep going in search of more victories on the big red beast! We also find out what stops a rider calling it quits and walking away from their career, even when they're on the brink, and how one Italian racing hero inspired him to join the Police Cadets to help with his racing! This is Danilo Petrucci in Lockdown Last On The Brakes! Make sure if you like the episode, leave a review on whichever platform you're listening on and if you really liked it, recommend it to a friend!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s it like having one of the best pre-season campaigns to date and not being able to race? Maverick Viñales has been on a rollercoaster journey throughout his time in the premiere class but it seems as though he has all the pieces of the puzzle put together for his best year yet in MotoGP™ once we get going. We also wanted to know what really makes him tick, how he dealt with enormous levels of hype and pressure at such a young age, and particularly how he’s able to be so zen in the latter half of the season last year - is it a training program, mindset, or both? Topped off as ever with the Kenwood Quickfire, where we find out whether our very own Top Gun has been in touch with the fictional Maverick in real life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another MotoGP™ Legend! This week, we talk to 1993 500cc World Champion and fan favourite, Kevin Schwantz to discuss everything from his advice to young racers, filling the void in retirement and whether rivalry brings out a rider’s true potential. Fresh from a socially distanced fishing trip, Kevin also gives some cracking anecdotes, demonstrating that even MotoGP™ Legends need to make sure they have all the protective gear even while out for a casual ride with their mates, as well as the story behind one of the biggest food fights the World Championship has ever seen. Stick around till the end as well to find out who Kevin wishes he had as a teammate during his career in the Kenwood Quickfire round! Leave a rating if you enjoyed it, give the podcast a thumbs up on YouTube and be sure to leave a comment about what you liked most about the show or any suggestions for future guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s lockdown Last On The Brakes delves deep into the thoughts and perspectives of one of the biggest stars of the sport. Six times a World Champion with four consecutive World Titles in the 250cc class, Max Biaggi gives his take on whether riders move up racing classes too fast these days, along with discussing how perceptions of motorcycle racers have changed since his Grand Prix heydays, as well as revealing his favourite aspect of the sport - something which he says he’s never revealed before…Hope you guys are enjoying these more in depth chats, if you have any suggestions on who you’d like to see on the podcast in the coming weeks, let us know either in the comments on the YouTube version of the podcast, or tweeting @MotoGP - and make sure to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! See you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.