Episode #488: 2023 MotoGP Grand Prix of Valencia Review

The Motorsport101 Podcast

And just like that, MotoGP's 2023 season is over. And just when we got a Jorge Martin reeling Francesco Bagania in moment by taking the Sprint, the Spaniard has a meltdown at the final Grand Prix to let Bagnaia go back-to-back, the first Champion to do so since 2019! We break down Pecco's brilliance, as well as where it all fell apart for Martin! We also talk about the shocking news coming off the test, with the CryptoData RNF Team being booted off the 2024 MotoGP grid, with the heavy rumour that... *checks notes*... NASCAR's Trackhouse?! No, really, we breakdown in detail just how we got to this point! MotoGP also unveiled the new concession system as well, we break down how it pumps up Japan, with Honda and Yamaha set to make big gains with more wildcards, tyres, free testing choices and more! And finally, some thoughts on Marc Marquez's first test on a Ducati, as the Valencia test made shocking headlines of their own kind, as Honda may have had their best day of 2024? One of the busiest MotoGP podcasts we've ever done, on Motorsport101!