MotoGP’s Malaysian Grand Prix left Marc Márquez seemingly on course for the title, but the next round in Qatar will not feature the entire field. The latest episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast examines the main stories and tensions from the Sepang weekend.
Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer discuss how unhappy riders largely remained silent before Jack Miller’s outburst on Sunday night. That was followed quickly by a dramatic move from Yamaha, adding to the controversy surrounding the event.
The podcast also considers Jorge Martin’s decision to compete with a broken wrist, which brought rider fitness standards back into focus. Márquez’s pointed comments about Aprilia’s tactics attracted criticism, while his pace effectively ended Aprilia’s remaining hopes of fighting for the title.
KTM provided another major talking point by winning a race, although its performance left the wider situation difficult to interpret. The episode reviews the on-track result and the behind-the-scenes developments that made Sepang such a significant weekend in the championship.
Sources: The Race.