The hosts preview the Czech Grand Prix, discussing the return of Alex Marquez and Jorge Martin after injury, the looming confirmation of MotoGP's 2027 regulations, and the upcoming closed test of 850cc prototypes with Pirelli tires. They also cover rider contract uncertainty for several veterans and the impact of recent first-corner crashes on safety discussions.
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Alex Marquez returns after a crash with a fractured vertebra and broken collarbone, passing a fitness test and aiming to ride session by session.
Jorge Martin is back but faces a double long-lap penalty in Hungary after causing a first-corner pile-up, with team CEO Massimo Rivola’s harsh comments adding tension.
Riders like Jack Miller, Brad Binder, and Franco Morbidelli face an uncertain future, with Miller offering to test the 850cc bike but being rejected due to his contract status.
Trackhouse Racing confirms Raul Fernandez will partner Bastianini in 2025, while Francesco Guidotti takes over as team manager after Davide Brivio’s surprise move to Honda.
The upcoming 850cc test with Pirelli tires is limited to riders staying with their current manufacturers, putting championship leader Pecco Bagnaia at a disadvantage for 2027 adaptation.
"When that sort of thing happens, you want to know what's happened, but then you just gotta put it away and not think about it anymore. Because if you start to think about it, that's when the end is."
"Now is the kind of time to be more united than ever."