The podcast previews the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, favoring Marc Márquez for the win. The hosts debate the best and worst MotoGP signings, highlighting Rossi to Yamaha as a top move and Lorenzo to Honda as a disaster. An interview with substitute rider Jonas Folger reveals how modern MotoGP bikes are more physically demanding and mentally taxing than 2017 machines, with narrower tire sweet spots and less margin for error.
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Marc Márquez is the overwhelming favorite at the Sachsenring due to his unbeaten record there; the hosts predict a double win for him.
Valentino Rossi's move to Yamaha in 2004 is considered one of the best signings, revitalizing a team with just one podium in 2003.
Jorge Lorenzo's move to Honda in 2019 is a top contender for worst signing, as he finished 19th with a best result of 11th.
Jonas Folger explains that modern MotoGP bikes are physically and mentally much more demanding than 2017 bikes, with narrower tire sweet spots and less margin for error.
Folger supports the 2027 regulation changes, believing they will mix up the grid and bring back older riding techniques.
"The bike gets faster every time I jump on it... the line between mistakes is smaller, overtaking gets more difficult, and the danger zone is higher."
— Jonas Folger
"I don't think I've ever seen someone push Marc that closely at the Sachsenring."
— Neil Morrison
"Valentina Rossi's Ducati in 2011 was doomed from the very outset. The bike was terrible."
— David Emmett