From a race that we knew would be unusual thanks to the external conditions, we move on to a race that is guaranteed to be unique because we’ve never raced there before. The Mandalika street circuit plays host to the MotoGP grid for the first time this weekend, a full 25 years since the lastContinue reading “2022 Mandalika GP Preview: New location, tricky conditions”
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The SolomonTalksBikes Podcast: Mandalika Preview!
It’s a warm welcome back to Indonesia as the MotoGP grid gets ready to race at the Mandalika street circuit for the first time! Solomon and Charlie talk about the challenges ahead for the riders and teams, the things we learnt from the pre-season test here, and who we think will be standing on theContinue reading “The SolomonTalksBikes Podcast: Mandalika Preview!”
The SolomonTalksBikes Podcast: Reviewing the Qatar GP
In this week’s episode, we break down the details of the opening night of the season. Who were the biggest winners and losers, what were the important takeaways, and most importantly – who is leading the energy drink battle between Solomon and Charlie? Have a listen today on any podcast streaming platform!
2022 Qatar GP Preview: Back to basics in the desert
Ah, it’s good to be back to racing. The time between the end of a MotoGP season and the start of a new one always feels like it drags on for far longer than it actually does, making the moment when the bikes roar back into life all the more satisfying. Despite having only beenContinue reading “2022 Qatar GP Preview: Back to basics in the desert”
Rating the MotoGP grid ahead of the 2022 season
It’s becoming a tradition on this blog that every season I lead in with my thoughts on each rider, stating where I think they rank up against their competitors. This year’s grid is shaping up to be one of the most competitive we’ve seen in a long time, but that’s not going to stop meContinue reading “Rating the MotoGP grid ahead of the 2022 season”
SolomonTalksBikes Podcast, Episode 6
The newest episode of our weekly podcast is out, and it’s time to go racing in 2022! On this week’s show, hosts Charlie and Solomon dive into the Qatar round of the MotoGP season, discussing the track itself, past victors, and who we think has the best shot at taking the first win of theContinue reading “SolomonTalksBikes Podcast, Episode 6”
Five battles to watch in the 2022 MotoGP season
MotoGP is a fantastic sporting series in that the human element of it is extremely visceral. You can see the determination and effort that every rider puts into a race as they wrestle their motorcycles around corners and down straights at ridiculous speeds. You see the strain and the emotion every time they enter theirContinue reading “Five battles to watch in the 2022 MotoGP season”
Solomon’s Pre-Season guide to 2022 MotoGP
It’s almost time to get racing again. The 2022 pre-season is complete, and the riders and teams now join the fans in nervously anticipating the start of the new season in March. With only a week to go before FP1 starts in Qatar, it’s time to look back at what we learnt from the testsContinue reading “Solomon’s Pre-Season guide to 2022 MotoGP”
SolomonTalksBikes Podcast, Episode 4
In this week’s episode of the podcast, hosts Charlie and Solomon discuss the five rookies of the 2022 season. What are their histories in the sport, who are they racing for this season, and what do we think of their chances overall? There’s also plenty of news to talk about, including livery reveals and theContinue reading “SolomonTalksBikes Podcast, Episode 4”
SolomonTalksBikes Podcast, Episode 2
On this weeks episode, we discuss bike liveries, COTA safety arrangements, what makes up a MotoGP weekend and the differences in world championship classes. There’s also a lengthy discussion about Red Bull. We’re sorry about that. Remember to leave a comment if you have any questions you would like us to answer on future episodes!
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