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Tank Slappers Podcast: MotoGP 2024 season preview
The true pecking order of the 2024 MotoGP season will be revealed this weekend at the Losail International Circuit after two pre-season tests in February. Francesco Bagnaia enters the season as the reigning double world champion after a dominant pre-season with new lap records on Ducati’s improved 2024-spec bike. The threat from within Ducati’s ranks remains strong, with Jorge Martin eyeing a spot in Ducati’s works squad against competitors like Enea Bastianini and Marco Bezzecchi. Eight-time champion Marc Marquez has switched to the Gresini team on a year-old Desmosedici, sparking intrigue about his performance this season. Aprilia and KTM aim to challenge Ducati consistently in 2024, while the Japanese manufacturers are working to catch up to the front of the grid. The rookie to watch is Pedro Acosta, tipped to be a rising star in the sport. In their 2024 season preview, the Tank Slappers Podcast hosts Lewis Duncan and Oriol Puigdemont discuss these exciting developments in MotoGP.
