The official MotoGP™ Podcast: Last on the Brakes

This week on Last On The Brakes we sit down with the inimitable Alex Briggs, long time mechanic to Valentino Rossi (and Mick Doohan and the like before that!). He talks us through his early love of riding motocross - in Australian style, that passion was born on a farm - and how he then moved into being a bus and then motorcycle mechanic! Plus, a little on working with giants of the sport, travelling around the world, what it takes to do the job in MotoGP and, of course... how lockdown's treating him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Last On The Brakes brings you a walk through the world according to legendary man-about-paddock Herve Poncharal, who talked to us over the phone from where he’s locked down in France. The head of Tech 3 and the president of IRTA, Poncharal’s life has been intertwined with the sport for decades and he’s been plenty more than just the boss during his tenure – including driver, cook, tyre man and more! An in-depth conversation with one of MotoGP™’s biggest personalities, there’s plenty to keep you entertained this week, including but not limited to: How did Tech 3 start? Who are the best riders he’s worked with? What even is IRTA? Are there any positives to be found in the current situation? Take it away, Herve… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An unfiltered sit down with one of the most experienced riders in the paddock, let alone the Moto2 class. 125cc World Champion, Tom Luthi opens up about the challenges he faced trying to achieve his dream growing up in a country with no purpose built race circuits, and the humbling experience which near enough every rookie goes through - being blown away by the speed of the full time riders during his first ever Grand Prix race weekend. What were 250cc bikes ‘really’ like to ride? As well as how to adapt not just a riding style, but your entire mindset as a racer, following your most difficult year yet. Lessons for all in this weeks short but sweet Last On The Brakes episode. It’s the last episode that was filmed prior to the lockdown and various restrictions, so we’ll be back from next week from our various lockdown bases on call with some of the paddock’s biggest personalities!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was the original episode one of 2020 before the coronavirus outbreak brought the world championship to a standstill, we had Randy Mamola in the house, well, Dorna HQ to get to know one of the biggest characters in the sport’s history. An icon for not just his on track antics but his work off track as well, Randy has stories from all over including taking royal family members around Silverstone on a two-seater MotoGP bike, how the concept of showmanship first entered the World Championship and his take on some of the biggest saves ever… plus how he thinks the 2020 season could play out, once we get going! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last On The Brakes returns in 2020 with a few changes to come later in the season... but with much of the world in lockdown as it stands, we instead kick off with a three-way phone call as Episode 1 sees Matt Dunn and Fran Wyld catch up with Repsol Honda Team Manager Alberto Puig. From racing and talent spotting to managing the most successful MotoGP™ team of the last few years, it's packed full of straight talking wisdom... as we'd expect! There are few unexpected twists and turns too, including a few life lessons courtesy of Peter Gabriel and Genesis, revealing what your attitude to drumming - and getting on a bike - says about you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.