Looking for in depth conversations with the biggest names in MotoGP™, covering topics you seldom hear riders and team managers discuss? Look no further. This is the Last On The Brakes: MotoGP™ Podcast, coming to you with a brand new episode after every GP in the 2021 season, hosted by MotoGP™ World Feed reporters, Fran Wyld and Matt Dunn.
Whether you want to hear the behind the scenes ‘what really happened’ lines from some of the biggest stories in recent MotoGP™ history, learning what it takes to be in roles making decisions that can impact the entire industry, or what the paddock’s favourite dessert is, this is the podcast for you.
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Alex Rins: "It's been the hardest injury of my career"
It's the last #MotoGPPodcast of the 2023 season and we have Alex Rins as our special guest who returns to compete with LCR Honda for one final time after having missed the last 3 races due to his injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/23/2023 • 33 minutes, 46 seconds
Luca Marini: “My goal is to ride for a factory team and develop the best bike to win the title”
Today's on the #MotoGPpodcast, a rider that's been in the news recently! Luca Marini replied to some questions sent by the fans, he also reflects on how lucky he's to have become a MotoGP rider, everything he learned from his beloved brother Valentino Rossi, and of course his factory prospects and his dream to become a Factory rider and develop a winning-title bike! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/16/2023 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Fabio Quartararo: "It's always these difficult moments that you learn the most"
Mental health, music, fashion and more! The 2021 MotoGP World Champion joins our podcast for the very first time and not to talk about the usual stuff. We discover Fabio's passion for rap and latin music and also fashion thanks to the questions sent by the MotoGP fans. The Frenchman also opens up about his tough beginning in the World Championship, how he dealt with the pressure of being the next Marc Marquez and how he learned to manage frustration and anger thanks to his mental coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/9/2023 • 25 minutes, 20 seconds
Lucio Cecchinello: "I'm impressed with Honda’s step forward for 2024"
LCR Team Principal Lucio Cecchinello joins us in our latest MotoGP Podcast to give us an update on Alex Rins's condition, he looks back at the most special weekend of the season when Rins won the Americas GP and he also speaks about Zarco's signing, the big step forward Honda has taken to improve the bike for 2024, how the relationship is with the Japanese manufacturer as well as explaining to us how an Independent team works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/26/2023 • 30 minutes, 40 seconds
Pedro Acosta: "People want to see celebrations and battles!"🎙️ | MotoGP™ Podcast
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10/19/2023 • 35 minutes, 57 seconds
Augusto Fernandez: "I felt too much preassure but now I'm relieved"
Contract in hand and an impressive rookie season so far! There was plenty to discuss with Augusto Fernandez on the MotoGP Podcast before the Indonesian GP kicks off! Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/12/2023 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Carmelo Ezpeleta: "I fell in love with motorsports when I was 5"
It was the perfect timing to invite MotoGP's big boss, just one day after the 2024 calendar was announced Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta joins Fran Wyle to explain how the Championship has evolved from the early 90s with only European rounds to a global calendar with 22 stops in very different countries all over the world. Carmelo also deep dives into why the calendar is organized in that way, the history-making Indian GP despite all the difficulties faced and the importance of bringing MotoGP to new countries in an efficient and sustainable way.We also get to know Carmelo a bit more as he recalls some personal anecdotes and opens up about when his passion for motorsport started, when he got his first motorbike, how he and his friends built up the Calafat circuit and a few years later was also involved in the construction of Barcelona's track and his final move to Dorna.Give it a go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/28/2023 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Paolo Ciabatti: "It looks like a Ducati rider will win the Championship"
New GP weekend, new #MotoGPPodcast guest! Ducati Corse Sporting Director Paolo Ciabatti joins Fran Wyld on today's Episode to talk about how impressed he is with the Indian layout and admits he's confident it will suit the Ducati. The Italian also travels back in time to the beginning of his adventure with the Bologna factory in 2013, admitting the Ducati-Rossi era was a failure and how thanks to Gigi Dall'Ingna they managed to design a successful GP15. Paolo also looks back to when they signed Pecco even before he won the Moto2 World Championship and reflects on how they addressed the 91 points gap with Fabio last season, the decision between Bastianini and Martin and the terrible accident the World Champ suffered a few weeks ago in Barcelona where they thought the Championship was over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/21/2023 • 37 minutes, 12 seconds
Dan Rossomondo: "MotoGP™ is everything you need in a modern sport "
In this week's Episode we get to know a bit better Dan Rossomondo, Dorna Sports Chief Commercial Officer, who joined the company only five months ago but has already fallen in love with our sport. What made him switch from NBA to MotoGP™? What makes our sport so special? What are his key responsibilities? What does the future of MotoGP™ look like? Dan addresses all these questions and gives us an insight into what is going on behind the scenes not only this year but also the following ones. What are you waiting for, click play and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/7/2023 • 25 minutes
Miguel Oliveira: "I want to be remembered as a strong rider but also as a nice guy"
We sit down with Miguel Oliveira before the Catalan GP starts to talk about how this new adventure with Aprilia is going, what made him switch from KTM to the Noale factory, what the biggest differences between the RC16 and the RS-GP are and much more. But the Portuguese rider has not only spoken about racing he's also opened up about his personal life and how becoming a father has made him stronger. We've also discovered Miguel's funniest and humblest side thanks to some of our fans' questions so don't think about it twice and have a listen to our latest episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/31/2023 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Gino Borsoi: "I will be so happy if Bez is with us next season"
Prima Pramac Racing Team Manager Gino Borsoi has been in the MotoGP™ paddock for many years as he competed in the 125cc World Championship from 1996 to 2004. When he decided to stop his career as a rider he became Team Manager of his own team, after that, he joined the Aspar Team as Sporting Director and this season he debuted as Team Manager in Ducati's official Independent team. The Italian has talked about it in today's Episode as well as how's the collaboration with Ducati and his team, how different his two riders, Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco are and he's also spoken about 2024 and his wishes to have Bez within his ranks. Do not think about it twice and have a listen to our latest Episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 21 seconds
Jack Miller: "I’m an idiot, a bit of a clown but I’m real and that’s what fans enjoy"
After a 5-week summer break, MotoGP™ is back in business and that also means the return of our podcast! So, before the action starts at Silverstone the one and only Jack Miller has joined Fran Wyld to talk about the motocross track he's built these holidays, family and the upcoming baby Miller, his quick adaptation to KTM's RC16, how much he enjoys the #TissotSprint as well as he replies to some of the questions sent by our fans! Do not think about it twice and have a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/3/2023 • 35 minutes, 35 seconds
Wilco Zeelenberg: "Rossi and Lorenzo tried everything to beat each other"
Wilco Zeelenberg, Cryptodata RNF MotoGP™ Team Manager sits with Fran Wylde on today's #MotoGPPodcast and gives us a quick rundown on his Team Manager career from the Supersport title with Crutchlow to the move to MotoGP™ in 2010 with Lorenzo and Rossi sharing box, the switch to Yamaha' satellite team and the new era with Aprilia, Oliveira and Raul. The Dutch also dives into the technical differences between the inline-4 and the V4 engines as well as he gives his honest point of view on Ducati's dominance in the premier class. Have a listen and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/22/2023 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Brad Binder: “We’re MotoGP™ riders, we’re not paid to be at the back”
A guest of honour in today's #MotoGPPodcast! KTM rider, Brad Binder joins Fran Wylde before the German GP kicks off! The South African analyses his progress in 2023, talks about Miller's key role within the team as well as the good relationship both have and admits there are no boundaries between KTM and GASGAS team in terms of sharing data. All these and much more in Episode 7! Have a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/15/2023 • 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Pablo Nieto: "We're really lucky to have Rossi as our boss"
Today's special guest on the #MotoGPPodcast is Pablo Nieto. We sit down with the Mooney VR46 Racing Team Manager ahead of a very special race for the team and the riders, his home GP, the Italian GP. Bez and Marini's weaknesses and strengths, what it feels like to have Valentino Rossi as a boss, what the future holds for the team and much more! Have a listen to find out all the topics discussed in today's Episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/8/2023 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds
Aleix Espargaro: "I don't believe in bad luck"
Ahead of the 1000th GP, the most experienced rider in the paddock shares what's changed from being a nervous 15-year-old to now in our latest episode of #MotoGPPodcast! Enjoy the full sit-down chat with the Aprilia Capitain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/11/2023 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
Herve Poncharal: "MotoGP™ is the best show on earth"
A well-known character of the #MotoGP paddock sits down with Fran Wyld for a pre-Spanish GP chat! GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 Team Owner and IRTA President Herve Poncharal gave us an update on Pol Espargaro's progress as well as when he expects to return. Herve has also discussed the GASGAS project and how all the responsibilities have relied on the solo rookie Augusto Fernandez after Pol's absence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/27/2023 • 29 minutes, 53 seconds
Massimo Rivola: "From F1 to MotoGP™ to win the title"
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola sits down with Fran Wyld ahead of the #AmericasGP for another insightful #MotoGPPodcast Episode. The big boss of the Noale brand has discussed their title ambitions, and what the future holds for Aprilia while praising the talent and potential of their four riders. Rivola, who worked for more than 30 years in the Formula 1 paddock, has also explained how he has transferred his experience to MotoGP™. This one is just a must-listen episode, enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/13/2023 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Razlan Razali: "Oliveira's injury is a punch in the face"
On this week's #MotoGPPodcast Cryptodata Aprilia RNF Team Principal Razlan Razali sat down with Fran Wyld to share his view on the incident between Marquez and Oliveira at the Portuguese GP with total honesty. The Aprilia satellite team boss also opens up about the reasons behind the switch from Yamaha to Aprilia, discusses their expectations for 2023 and gives us an update on Oliveira's return! It's been an extensive and interesting Episode so do not think it twice and give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/30/2023 • 29 minutes, 30 seconds
Carlos Ezpeleta: All set for the biggest MotoGP™ season ever!
MotoGPPodcast is back! Dorna Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta joins Fran Wyld in the first Episode of 2023 to break down the keys of the biggest MotoGP™ season ever! Have a listen to find out the discussions we've had about MotoGP™ Sprint, the new additions to the 2023 calendar India and Kazakhstan, sustainable fuels and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.