Marc Marquez has won at COTA seven times. This weekend, he called it "survival mode." He crashed in FP1, crashed in the sprint, wiped out the polesitter, got a long lap penalty, and finished fifth. On his favourite track in the world.

While the reigning champion was unravelling, a man who broke every single rib in his body twelve months ago was quietly taking the championship lead. Jorge Martin — not yet fully fit, at the most physically demanding circuit on the calendar — made the boldest tyre call of the sprint, hunted down Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap, and won. Then crashed doing a celebration wheelie. He's fine. He leads the world championship.

Dave and Nicky break down everything from a chaotic US Grand Prix weekend at COTA, Austin:

• Why Marquez looked more flustered than we have ever seen him, and whether it's his fitness, the bike, or both
• The full Jorge Martin comeback story: two extra operations over winter, couldn't eat alone in hospital, now leading the 2026 title race
• Joan Mir's devastating stat: 35 DNFs in 59 Honda grand prix starts. Nearly 60 percent. And why it is not his fault
• Marco Bezzecchi makes history with a fifth consecutive win, breaking Jorge Lorenzo's 11-year record of consecutive laps led
• The tyre strategy that decided the sprint — and why Martin's medium rear was the most important decision of the weekend
• Moto3: Guido Pini wins — first Italian winner in Moto3 since Dennis Foggia in 2022
• Moto2: Senna Agius wins a red-flagged, restarted race

Plus: Dave and Nicky have a proper argument about whether MotoGP should ban celebration wheelies. Pick your side before you listen.

Championship standings after Round 3:

1. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)
2. Jorge Martin (Aprilia)
3. Pedro Acosta (KTM)
4. Marc Marquez (Ducati)

Next race: Spanish Grand Prix, Jerez on 24-26 April.

You, Me and MotoGP is a podcast covering every round of the MotoGP world championship. New episode after every Grand Prix. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Brazil brought the drama, and we’re unpacking all of it, from the biggest talking points and standout rides to the crashes, controversy and what it means for the championship. In this episode of You, Me and MotoGP, Dave and Nicky break down the riders who delivered, the moments that changed the weekend, and the stories everyone is still talking about after the Brazilian GP. Follow the show for more MotoGP race reactions, rider debate and weekly podcast episodes.

MotoGP is back and Buriram delivered chaos.

At the 2026 Thai Grand Prix, we saw record crowds of 228,000, edge-of-your-seat sprint drama, tyre carnage in the main race, and a stat that could mark the end of an era.

For the first time since the 2021 British Grand Prix, Ducati failed to land a rider on the dry Sunday podium.

So we have to ask:

Is Ducati’s domination over?

In this episode we break down:

• MotoGP qualifying – Aprilia’s statement front row • The sprint race – Acosta vs Marquez, penalty controversy and relentless aggression • The main race – Bezzecchi’s third consecutive Grand Prix win • Marc’s puncture and the championship impact • Is Jorge Martin back? • Winners and losers from Buriram • Moto3 photo finish thriller • Moto2 early title signals

We also say what needs to be said: massive respect to these riders. What they do on a motorcycle is beyond comprehension.

If you love smart, honest MotoGP analysis, subscribe and join us for the 2026 season.

MotoGP 2026 pre-season just took a dramatic turn.

The Buriram test delivered two completely different narratives across two days. Ducati looked in control, then Aprilia struck back with a statement performance. We break down what the lap times really mean, who showed genuine race pace, and which factories should be worried heading into round one.

We also discuss the removal of Phillip Island from the calendar, what the Adelaide Street Circuit signals for the future of the sport, and the broader commercial shift as Dorna rebrands to MotoGP Entertainment Group.

Plus, the 2026 rumour mill is already spinning. Big names, potential factory reshuffles, and early championship predictions.

Like, subscribe, and tell us your boldest 2026 take in the comments. Prefer audio? Listen to You, Me & MotoGP on your favourite podcast app. Questions for a future Q&A segment: youmeandmotogp@gmail.com

#MotoGP #MotoGP2026 #BuriramTest #PhillipIsland #SillySeason

Welcome to Episode 1 of You, Me & MotoGP, your easy-to-follow guide to the 2026 season before the lights go out.

In this first episode, Dave & Nicky unpack everything we’ve learned from pre-season testing so far, including:

• 2026 rider line-ups (team-by-team)
• A quick check on bike changes
• Sepang Shakedown recap: who got key mileage
• Sepang Official Test: who stood out across the three days and what sprint simulations suggest
• Yamaha’s V4 story and what it signals about their catch-up plan
• Early 2027 rumours and how to separate reporting from paddock noise
• A Buriram test preview: what each manufacturer needs to prove before round one

This episode is designed for two types of listener:

1. Long-time MotoGP fans who want the numbers and signals
2. Newer fans who want the context and translation without needing deep technical knowledge

Subscribe or follow so you do not miss our Buriram follow-up episode. Send us your questions for future episodes: youmeandmotogp@gmail.com

You, Me & MotoGP is hosted by Dave & Nicky Smith, two MotoGP die hard fans welcoming you into the conversation, and having fun doing so.