Paddock Pass Podcast

Paddock Notes: Jerez Thursday – No, no, after you…

24 min

The Paddock Pass Podcast's Thursday notes from Jerez covered the Spanish Grand Prix atmosphere, rider conditions, and significant team and rider future speculations. Discussions centered on Marc Marquez's improved physical state, Alex Rins's confirmed departure from Yamaha, and the uncertain futures of Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli amidst team boss meetings. The hosts also critiqued the MotoGP press conference format and hinted at a potential return to Istanbul Park for MotoGP.

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✨ Key Takeaways

1

Marc Marquez's Recovery: Marc Marquez is significantly stronger after his Cota crash, despite still showing scars and needing warm-up time on the bike, suggesting improved performance for Jerez.
2

Alex Rins's Yamaha Exit: Alex Rins confirmed he will not have a factory Yamaha ride next year, expressing sadness and feeling he gave 100% but was limited by the bike's package.
3

Rider Market Speculation: Intense speculation surrounds Fabio Di Giannantonio's future (VR46 continuation vs. factory Honda/KTM) and Franco Morbidelli's likely exit, as team bosses meet to discuss rider lineups.
4

Jerez Track Conditions: Cooler than usual temperatures (low 20s) are expected, potentially leading to faster lap times and more grip, which could significantly impact race dynamics.
5

MotoGP to Istanbul Park?: Following F1's announced return, there's strong speculation MotoGP could also return to the "fantastic circuit" of Istanbul Park by 2027/2028, possibly replacing current European rounds.

💬 Notable Quotes

"[Marc Marquez] said he didn't want to kind of complain about that during the weekend because it didn't really have any positives but he was only too happy to show off the I guess the pretty sizable scar on the inside of his right arm"

— Neil Morrison
"I gave 100% for Yamaha but this is all I can do with this package."

— Alex Rins
"If you have to explain to them what is going on in their second language and they're not getting it then the whole thing just falls flat on its face."

— Neil Morrison