I was listening to a podcast from Gypsy Tales (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FZKMyPOobA) and around the 1 hour 32 minute mark, Josh Herrin whose the 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike champion said:

“Obviously there’s GP riders that we could say like okay that guy’s better than me. I don’t know because we’ll never be on the track..like Petrucci [Danilo] came here and he didn’t win, he won a couple of races but he didn’t win the championship (^(fyi came in second in the championship)) like and he’s a MotoGP winner. Loris Baz my teammate last year (2024) like freaking so fast but he doesn’t just come here and win so it’s weird saying like people are like ‘oh well you’re not in GP or the GP guys are way better’ like I don’t really think so. I think that if they all like.. we go to a track that we both know on the same bike and we we’re both mentally there and physically okay, like I don’t think that this guy’s just way better."

I'm curious what everyone here thinks on Josh's opinion?

Simon Crafar absence will be felt during initial races. Hope whoever takes his place does a good job. 🤞

Last year we had Martin (Pramac) and Marquez (Gresini) shaking up the colors on the podium. This year, I hate to say, it seems like we’re staring down the barrel of Factory Ducati 1-2s every weekend.

All respect to Martin, but I sincerely doubt he’ll be at the top level this year on the Aprilia, even though I think he may be the fastest rider in MotoGP at the moment. I don’t see Acosta/KTM taking a leap to be serious contenders especially with the brand turmoil.

Maybe the competition can come from Digiannaatonio now that he is on Top Spec equipment?

I really hope Yamaha can make a massive leap and FQ20 can be in the top 5 at least. Maybe steal a couple pole laps. I don’t have the same expectations for Honda. Mir has been far too inconsistent and crash prone to believe he can make the bike competitive barring a miracle.

Is anyone out there currently able to to cast successfully from a phone or tablet to a Chromecast?

When I try the video is perfect, but the sound stutters to a degree that renders viewing impossible.

I have contacted Dorna's "Technical Support" who advise that my version of Chromecast, 1.56.275994 (2nd generation), is not supported by them. Thanks guys.

I'm happy to either update my Chromecast or replace with a different unit providing I can be sure that the new version will work with VideoPass. I'm aware that Chromecast is being phased out by Goggle.

So, any advise regarding casting VideoPass would be most welcome.

Thanks

Did anyone notice day 2 at the Sepang tests these new type of wheels or wheel covers? Any guess if they're covers or wheels , and what they're for?

Hello everyone I am planning to watch Motogp live on October 2025 since it's my first time to watch motogp in Sepang Malaysia live race , and for that i want some insights regarding for the best ticket, view and price for the race, i got 3 options to choose; i have seen the reviews on net for this

1. Premier Seat cost @ $131.32
2. Marquez Tribune cost @ $87.55
3. Main Grandstand cost @ $70.71

(Ps this pricing is based on motogp office tickets but i heard that the sepang circuit is much cheaper)

By the way i rank it 1-3 being 1 is my preferred ticket to buy but i want some insights in which is the best. Also i would really appreciate if you give me some recommendations in which place i visit on Malaysia as i have plan on 4days 4nights trip☺️

TIA 🫡

I was recently gifted a now vintage book about motorcycles from 1991. The newest bike in it was the Ducati 851 Superbike.

It had a picture of the winged MV Agusta in it. There were already posts about it, but i haven't seen this picture here.

https://preview.redd.it/tk6iavsg9mge1.jpg?width=1512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85b24909619f7155a0fa4527726dc57e77016a01

His injury is most certainly putting him back. I assume Joel Esteban will compete the season opener instead of him. He does need a bigger bike to begin with thanks to his injury. This should be his final Moto3 season, but the question is whether he could attract a Moto2 team for 2026 just because he isn't Spanish. Would the Supersport or Sportbike championship perhaps be better?

I hope you don't mind me self-promoting (and mods, feel free to delete if this is wrong).

Here's a huge interview I did with Lin Jarvis, at Misano last year, looking back over his career. It's a long conversation about how he got into managing a MotoGP team, having his possessions stolen in Vatican City, burnout, walking on eggshells with Max Biaggi, signing Valentino Rossi, then signing Jorge Lorenzo because Yamaha were afraid Rossi was retiring, managing two great champions, and handling the fallout of 2015. I think it's one of the best interviews I have done. The interview starts about 20 minutes in.

https://youtu.be/PBOq1HtLdaI?si=bTD8wlfcAV8VuPvv