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Tank Slappers Podcast: MotoGP 2024 season preview
The 2024 MotoGP season’s true pecking order will begin to reveal itself this weekend at the Losail International Circuit after two pre-season tests in February. Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning double world champion, has been dominant in pre-season, setting new lap records on a 2024-spec Ducati. However, Jorge Martin’s threat from within Ducati’s ranks with Pramac on a factory bike remains strong, as he aims for a spot at Ducati’s works squad in the future. The notable switch of eight-time world champion Marc Marquez from Honda to the Gresini team on a year-old Desmosedici adds intrigue to the season, with his true form yet to be unveiled. Aprilia and KTM are looking to challenge Ducati more regularly in 2024, while the Japanese manufacturers still have work to do to reach the front of the grid. The rookie rider to watch in 2024 is Pedro Acosta, considered by many as a potential generational talent. The Tank Slappers Podcast, hosted by Lewis Duncan and Oriol Puigdemont, offers a preview of the new MotoGP season.
