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Why is Pecco Bagnaia so enamoured with one likely development for 2025, and does that offer a sudden pathway to MotoGP for World Superbike dominator Toprak Razgatlioglu? The Race MotoGP Podcast assesses that and more
The 2024 MotoGP title battle continues, while the 2025 season is already shaping up with significant developments emerging between Misano rounds. A promising test for a new Michelin front tyre prototype suggests a potential introduction for 2025 with wide-ranging implications; notably, Pecco Bagnaia appears to benefit greatly from this tyre, showing great enthusiasm for it. This raises questions about Bagnaia’s preference for the new tyre and potential opportunities for other riders, such as World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu, in MotoGP. The latest episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast delves into these topics, as well as the participating factories in the Misano test and discussions around a looming engine freeze. Additionally, details on MotoGP’s planned gradual rollout of in-race radio following recent trials are explored on the podcast. For more insightful MotoGP content, you can subscribe to The Race MotoGP Podcast for free on popular platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also join The Race Members’ Club on Patreon for access to bonus episodes of The Race MotoGP Podcast, the opportunity to pose questions for the podcast, and other exclusive benefits.