Full Throttle: Eurosport Bikes Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Let the Eurosport team take you through all the thrills, spills and controversies of the World Superbikes and BSB weekends as well as give you the inside track on the championships and riders. Oh, and check out some exclusive interviews too…
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Greg Haines is joined by fellow co-commentator and two-time World Superbike Champion, James Toseland, and recently retired World Supersport Champion Chaz Davies for the final episode of the year.
What a year it’s been! Full of drama from start to finish, the guys analyse the season as a whole, take an insight into recently retired life, favourite moments, and of course, a look ahead to the new year and the new season.
From all of us here at Full Throttle, we wish you a fantastic holiday and a happy new year!
Greg Haines and James Whitham look back on a rainy weekend in Indonesia and salute new world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu after he secured his first title at the end of what has been a thrilling season of racing. And with the 2021 championship in the bag, thoughts already turn to next year.
After five weeks off, World Superbikes returns for the Championship Finale!
Jonathan Rea has won the last six world titles but has to overturn a 30-point deficit in Indonesia to deny Toprak Razgatlioglu his first World Championship.
Greg Haines is joined by James Whitham and James Toseland to discuss one of the most intriguing title battles they've seen!
Greg Haines and James Toseland come to us live from Argentina as the World Superbike championship charges on with Rea and Razgatlioglu still battling it out.
While over at Brands Hatch, Trystan Finocchiaro catches up with BSB Champion Tarran Mackenzie, alongside Niall Mackenzie, Jack Nixon, Cam Dawson and Ash Barnes!
Greg Haines is joined by Eurosport commentator, and former Scuderia Maranga rider, Trystan Finocchiaro to go through all of the classes across BSB and World Superbikes as the season slowly winds down.
Covering the excitement, the controversy, and the all-important question, who will be crowned British and World Superbike champion!
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Greg Haines and birthday boy James Toseland heap praise on Jonathan Rea and round up another eventful weekend of World Superbikes in Portimao. Plus reaction from the new WorldSPP300 champion, 18 year old Adrian Huertas, sealing the title in Portugal!
Greg and James also discuss the future of motor-sport sustainability, and, a quick nod to the legendary Murray Walker. A jam packed Episode 16!
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Sadly, on Saturday, September 25, World Supersport 300 rider Dean Berta Viñales passed away following a multi-rider crash at Jerez.
We use this time to remember him. Our thoughts and hearts go out to all of his family and friends.
Greg Haines and James Whitham reflect on a dramatic weekend in Catalunya, with six-time world champion Jonathan Rea under serious examination from Toprak Razgatlioglu in the riders’ championship. Can Kawasaki get off the backfoot and propel the Northern Irishman to a seventh world title?
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Greg Haines takes a trip through the paddock after the eight ‘Title Fighter’ spots for the ‘Showdown’ were confirmed at the Silverstone round of the British Superbike Championship.
Chats featuring BSB series and race director Stuart Higgs, FHO Racing team principal Faye Ho, rider coach at McAMS Roger Marshall, SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad rider Danny Buchan, and team principal of McAMS Yamaha Steve Rodgers.
Greg also gets a few more words on last week’s controversy at Magny-Cours, after Kawasaki’s post-race protest denied Yamaha’s Toprak Razgatlioglu a clean sweep.
Greg Haines and James Toseland are left bewildered by Kawasaki for their post-race protest that saw Yamaha’s Toprak Razgatlioglu denied a clean sweep at Magny-Cours. It saw six-time world champion Jonathan Rea bumped up to top spot from second in the sprint race.
In such a tight championship, this has taken the paddock by storm!
Mick Shanley is on hand to look at a thrilling WorldSBK season which is entering a crucial stage, a deep and detailed insight into life as Puccetti Kawasaki crew chief, as well as discussing the difficulty of trying to work on a race from a distance while stuck at home with Covid. Runaway British Superbikes championship leader Jason O'Halloran discusses his fine season and maintaining focus for the remainder of the campaign. In MotoGP, James Toseland looks back on the British GP at Silverstone.
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Greg is joined by former double World Superbike champion James Toseland to pick through an action-packed weekend of racing in Navarra that leaves Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea neck and neck at the top of the standings and Scott Redding ready to pounce.
James and Greg agree that should Northern Irishman Rea win his seventh title, it may be his best achievement while adding that the 34-year-old could soon train his eyes on becoming a 10-time world champion.
Elsewhere, the conversation turns to Scott Redding’s decision to move from Ducati to BMW, with James noting that a relationship breakdown between rider and team most likely led to the switch. But how successful will the former MotoGP rider be at BMW?
To finish, James and Greg discuss silly season.
Greg and James have a deep dive into the realities of the lives of racers after a difficult race at Brands Hatch
We get the reaction from treble winner Jonathan Rea, Andrea Locatelli reflects on his podium, and Scott Reading opens up about finishing the race after a horrible incident involving his close friend Brad Jones.
Greg Haines is let loose around the paddock after Knockhill for a spree of interviews and entertaining encounters, from the garages to the grid!
Joining the interview spree was double race winner Danny Buchan, Kawasaki superstar Rory Skinner, Honda UK's Glenn Irwin, Full Throttle regular James Whitham, plus a whole hoast more.
It's the 100th episode of Full Throttle! A huge thanks to you all for listening as ever!
In the latest episode of Full Throttle, James Whitham joins Greg Haines to discuss the weekend’s action from Donington.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu produced a spectacular showing at the Leicestershire circuit to announce himself as a genuine title challenger to Jonathan Rea in WorldSBK.
Elsewhere, Scott Redding struggled. The 28-year-old managed to salvage his weekend with a fourth in Race 2 after a “horrendous-looking crash” in Race 1.
James and Greg debate Ducati’s struggles around Donington.
And a preview to the next round of the BSB at Knockhill.
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Greg Haines is joined by Dave Neal, motorsport editor at RICH Energy, to discuss Jason O'Halloran's masterclass at Oulton Park over the opening weekend of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
Chris Iddon can count himself unfortunate not to have picked up a race win, having finished second to the Australian racer.
Elsewhere, the chaps discuss the more processional round than usual, praising the calculated nature of O'Halloran's wins, and discuss defending champion Josh Brookes' struggles after an intriguing opening round. Could it be the tyers or the bike?
Ahead of the 2021 British Superbike Championship kicking off this weekend, Greg Haines looks ahead to the new season with Honda Racing’s Glenn Irwin and VisionTrack Ducati’s Christian Iddon. James Whitham gives us his Magic Moment from the past and Tom Booth-Amos drops by for a wide-ranging interview including the dramatic ending to his Supersport 300 race at Misano last week.
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In the latest episode of Full Throttle, James Whitham joins Greg Haines to discuss the weekend’s action at Misano! Toprak Razgatlioglu claimed his first victory of 2021, eating into Jonathan Rea’s championship lead. Plus, the team analyse Michael Ruben Rinaldi’s two race wins, and reflect on the “madness” of Ana Carrasco’s victory in Misano WorldSSP300 Race 2.
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A stellar cast join Greg Haines on the latest Full Throttle, with World Superbikes stars Alex Lowes (Kawasaki) and Eugene Laverty (RC Squadra Corse) dropping in. WSBK heads to Italy this weekend with Jonathan Rea seeking to extend his lead in the Riders’ Championship at Misano after four wins in the first six races.
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Jonathan Rea won twice in Estoril before dedicating his victories to Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, who tragically died during qualifying in Italy. Elsewhere, Garrett Gerloff caused a stir with his risk-taking and there was some yellow flag woe for riders.
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Another season, another chance for Jonathan Rea to rack up the wins in WorldSBK. And the six-time world champion did not hang around, winning the first two races in the opening round in Aragon. Greg Haines and James Whitham are back also to heap more praise on Rea and chat through the upcoming season on Full Throttle...
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It's the last podcast of the 2020 season!
Julian Ryder joins Greg Haines to review an unforgettable World Superbikes season for all kinds of reasons.
And we give marks out of 10 for each rider, as well as asking if anyone can stop six-time world champion Jonathan Rea in 2021...
Greg Haines and Julian Ryder digest a sensational weekend of World Superbikes at Magny-Cours. There’s Rea milestones, Redding’s recovery and BMW fury at Garrett Gerloff, complete with interviews… but do they all mean what they say? BSB doesn’t go unnoticed, either, as five competitors stand a chance of the title on finals day!
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Greg Haines and Julian Ryder go back over World Superbikes first visit to Barcelona.
There's also some random memories from Julian and plenty of laughs... just don't tell Niall Mackenzie!
Greg Haines and Julian Ryder salute Michael Ruben Rinaldi for unsettling Jonathan Rea in the World Superbike at MotorLand Aragon. Rinaldi claimed his maiden win in WSBK in Race One in Spain on a weekend that saw three different winners for the first time in 2020.
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Whit and Greg Haines look back at Aragón while discussing memories from the past. And how many circuits has Whit ridden?
Whit joins us and gives insight as to a brand-new system of braking being used on the track and also tells us a story of how a test day was cut short as he was attacked by a troop of monkeys, much to his advantage.
Something a bit different this week! Eurosport commentator Greg Haines manages to talk for an hour by himself! There’s a full review of Snetterton BSB – plus all of the support classes – and a look over MotoGP’s Styrian Grand Prix, as well as views about Aragon World Superbikes.
How did he do? Did we miss anything? What are your opinions? Let us know on Twitter at @GregHainesTV and @Eurosport_UK!
Greg Haines and Julian Ryder discuss an incredible weekend of bike racing in World Superbikes, BSB and MotoGP. There's also a catch up with James Haydon and Portimao treble winner Jonathan Rea! May the action continue!
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Ducati were on top of the world in Jerez last weekend, Scott Redding winning both World Superbike races and leading home Chaz Davies to the Italian manufacturer’s first 1-2 finish for eight years.
In today’s show, Greg Haines catches up with both of the Aruba Ducati riders as well as Mr. World Superbike himself: Carl Fogarty. ‘Foggy’ won no less than four world championship titles for Ducati between 1994 and 1999 – a record not beaten until Jonathan Rea sealed his fifth crown 20 years later.
There’s also a tribute to Eurosport commentator Clive McNeil who tragically lost his life in a road accident last week. We’ll all miss you, Clive…
He’s in the horrible position of not knowing whether he’ll have a ride in 2021 but Eugene Laverty is brave enough to talk about it with Greg Haines.
Also, plenty of rider reactions from last week’s Barcelona World Superbike test and the astonishing news about World Supersport Champion Randy Krummenacher!
This week, Greg Haines is chatting with MCN Sports Editor Michael Guy about BSB, World Superbike, MotoGP and road racing. Calendars are changing and contracts are being signed…while Covid-19 still lingers over the sport.
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James Whitham and Tarran Mackenzie drop us a line to speak with Greg Haines.
Full Throttle celebrates Eurosport’s new TV deal to show the Bennetts British Superbike Championship live and exclusive until 2027.
There’s also plenty to discuss on the new BSB calendar – 6 rounds with 3 races per weekend – and how the smartest riders will come out on top from a season featuring no Showdown.
Every point counts!
Finally! Live racing has returned to Eurosport in the form of MotoAmerica. Join Greg Haines and Michael Hill as they discuss who to look out for in The States this season. Plus just how important the behind-closed-doors event was at Road America in terms of bike racing overall in 2020.
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Great news! Live racing is back on Eurosport! Don't miss MotoAmerica live this Saturday. Meanwhile, celebrate our bumper 80th episode by sitting back for an hour of BSB anecdotes with pit lane reporter Larry Carter, this year celebrating his 21st season in the paddock. Working alongside legendary commentator Fred Clarke since the turn of the millennium, Larry has been involved in motorsport all his life. Now we hear what it’s like to be visited by Shakey Byrne at 3am plus that infamous occasion when he was hit by James Ellison…
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This week we’re joined by the straight-talking Simon Buckmaster, who’s talking sense about World Supersport. Will we get a season in 2020? How long will it be? Where will it happen? The Dynavolt Honda team boss discusses all of this, the fact Dorna is providing financial support and plenty more as he chats with Greg Haines.
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Seven-time Isle of Man TT winner Mick Grant joins Greg Haines for a good old spot of reminiscing! The Huddersfield rider looks back over a glittering career including memories of the late Tony Rutter, racing a variety of bikes in a single season, the safety aspect and how he narrowly escaped being part of the dreadful accident which infamously claimed the lives of Jarno Saarinen and Renzo Pasolini in 1973.
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From one motor racing great to another. Joining Greg Haines on this week’s show is the inimitable Mario Andretti – the only driver to win the Indy 500, Daytona 500 and F1 World Title. There is conversation on Mario’s own racing career and life philosophy as well as memories of the late, great Sir Stirling Moss and how the Englishman played such a role in Mario’s own racing success. Sit back and enjoy.
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If you could give a podcast a colour, this week it’s blue! Greg Haines chats with Pata Yamaha’s Michael van der Mark about Philip Island, Yamaha R1 improvements, lockdown and, erm, hens with male Spanish names. There’s also a conversation with his team boss, Paul Denning, about how the 2020 season could develop.
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Whether it’s cars, bikes, planes or boats, Barry Nutley’s done it all. The Eurosport commentator used to collaborate with the likes of Murray Walker, Des Lynam and Steve Rider in the Grandstand days – and who could forget that theme tune? In the 75th Full Throttle podcast, ‘Bazza’ chats with Greg Haines to recall some of those memorable moments. What is it that makes a good commentator? Let’s find out…
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Three weeks after Loris Baz chatted with Greg Haines, Mick Shanley is on the show to discuss how he’s attempting to steer the legendary Ten Kate team back to success in the World Superbike Championship. He also explains how he avoided a heart attack when his rider suffered two frightening off-track moments in Australia.
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Greg Haines has an in-depth interview with World Superbike championship leader Alex Lowes following his superb win in Australia. The Englishman discusses maturing as a person, his move to Kawasaki, being team-mates with a five-time World Champion, his special friendship with Michael van der Mark and much more. There’s also a catch-up with Lowes’ crew chief Marcel Duinker to get an exclusive viewpoint from inside the Kawasaki garage.
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Did you know BSB riders watch Loose Women? Neither did we. Jason ‘O’Show’ O’Halloran is our guest on this week’s episode, chatting with Greg Haines. The McAMS Yamaha rider has recently tested in Spain and talks about the improvements to the 2020 Yamaha R1 as well as taking a trip down memory lane and recalling the Mick Doohan days. He’s back to full fitness and ready to race!
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World Superbike rider Loris Baz is on the line following his impressive start to the season in Australia, which included a stint in the lead and two terrifying off-track moments!
Also: Greg Haines brings us the latest on how Coronavirus restrictions are affecting the world of motorcycle racing, plus there’s a review of the opening Moto2 and Moto3 Grands Prix of the season in Qatar.
Greg Haines and commentary pal James Whitham look back at the amazing World Superbike opener in Australia, which produced three winners from as many races.
How are things shaping up for Qatar?
We also check-in with MCN’s Josh Close, who shares his opinions on BSB following his trip to the Monteblanco test.
Eurosport commentator Greg Haines kick-starts a new bike racing decade with the first Full Throttle Podcast of 2020!
With World Superbikes just around the corner, there's fact and opinion on Jonathan Rea's consistency and the grand entrances of Scott Redding and HRC.
What about a lack of rule changes, possibilities for the privateers and slick tyres in World Supersport? There's also updates from the Phillip Island test.
In the final Full Throttle of 2019, Greg Haines is joined by Eurosport co-commentator James Whitham and pit lane reporter Charlie Hiscott in the Losail paddock. Did Kawasaki win the title - or Ducati lose it? And just how is Whit so intelligent when he wants to be?!
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In the final episode of The Shakey Show this season, British Superbikes legend Shane Byrne joins Eurosport commentator Greg Haines to reflect on the brilliant Scott Redding taking the 2019 BSB title.
After a thrilling Showdown finale with a triple-header at Brands Hatch, the guys react to all the action and give all due credit to Josh Brookes' final-round heroics in ending up a close second in the season standings.
Eurosport commentator Greg Haines is joined by James Whitham after an action-packed Argentinian round of WorldSBK dominated by the state of the Circuito San Juan Villicum track.
Plus, the guys give their reaction after Randy Krummenacher called out his team in a shocking post-race rant.
In the latest episode of The Shakey Show, British Superbikes legend Shane Byrne joins Eurosport commentator Greg Haines to reflect on another Scott Redding masterclass.
The guys also discuss the relative lack of British talent coming through and wonder where the next British world champion will come from?
In the latest episode of The Shakey Show, British Superbikes legend Shane Byrne joins Eurosport commentator Greg Haines to recap the latest round of World Superbikes in France.
Jonathan Rea wrapped up an unprecedented fifth title in a row and the boys discuss the legacy of the Northern Irishman. Rea will go down as one of the greats but is there something he could do to even further how he will be remembered?
In the latest episode of The Shakey Show, British Superbikes legend Shane Byrne joins Eurosport commentator Greg Haines to recap the first round of The Showdown in Assen.
Scott Redding was in sublime form as he sealed a double triumph at the circuit, but what will follow in the final two rounds of the season? Also, how is Shakey's recovery going now and will he ever return to the sport?
Contender Tarran Mackenzie joins Eurosport commentator Greg Haines to preview the hotly-anticipated Showdown in British Superbikes.
Assen sees the start of the 2019 Showdown - who is going to take the spoils? Join Greg and Tarran for insight, analysis and anticipation ahead of the crucial next round.
Eurosport commentator Greg Haines and Julian Ryder react to the latest WorldSBK action following a thrilling weekend in Portimão with Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista sharing victories.
Where does that leave the title race and what can we expect for the remainder of the season? What Haines and Ryder do agree on is the attention is now very much on Rea v Bautista. How about Leon Haslam?
Eurosport commentator Greg Haines and World Superbike Paddock Show host Michael Hill are on-hand to discuss the return of World Superbikes after seven weeks off. There may have been a long summer break but half of the riders appear to have moved teams! What's going on?! The guys discuss the latest ahead of live Free Practice, Qualifying and Race action on Eurosport 2 from Friday to Sunday.
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In the latest episode of The Shakey Show, Shane Byrne chats with Greg Haines and special guest Scott Redding from Cadwell Park.
Shakey chats to Scott about his bikes career, training, mentality... and being 'the guy who nicked his ride'!
In this week's revved up episode of Full Throttle Greg Haines sits down with Andrew Irwin, the newest winner of a BSB race, in an enthralling one hour conversation.
The guys cover every single topic you could possibly imagine.
In the latest episode of The Shakey Show, Shane Byrne chats with Greg Haines about all the latest action as Andrew Irwin starred at Thruxton with his first British Superbike win in race one before finishing second in race two. Which team would Shakey choose for a potential return next season? Plus, Shane answers some of your quickfire questions.
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Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne joined Greg Haines to review a hectic weekend of BSB racing at Snetterton.
The six-time British Superbike champion heaped praise on Scott Redding, had his say on that ‘jump start’, and gives his views on Jason O’Halloran’s struggles.
The 42-year-old also gives an update on a potential return to the sport.
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Greg Haines is joined by James Whitham to discuss another disastrous weekend for Alvaro Bautista as Jonathan Rea extended his lead at the top of the World Superbike standings to 81.
The chaps also preview the upcoming BSB weekend at Snetterton and Whit pays tribute to the ‘prickly’ Marco Melandri, who announced this week that he will retire at the end of the season.
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Greg Haines is joined by an all-star Eurosport cast - James Whitham, Matt Roberts and Charlie Hiscott - to discuss the recent World Superbikes round at Donington Park, with Jonathan Rea taking a treble to overtake Alvaro Bautista in the title standings. He now leads the Spaniard by 24 points.
But how did he do it? Will he be caught?
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In the latest episode of The Shakey Show Shane Byrne chats with Greg Haines about his current situation after his horrible injuries.
Shane talks about his rehab and progress and discusses how like a possible return would be, and the reason why he would even come back.
Plus there's a review of all the action from the weekend just gone.
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In the latest episode of Full Throttle James Whitham joins Greg Haines to discuss all the goings on from the latest round of the World Superbike Championship at Misano.
Jonathan Rea closed the gap to Alvaro Bautista at the top of the standings after an uncharacteristic error from Bautista – an error Whit believes was owing to mitigating circumstances.
There is also warm praise for Toprak Razgatlioglu, who pushed Rea all the way.
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Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, the six-time British Superbike champion, joined Greg Haines to dissect a hectic weekend of racing at Brands Hatch.
Shakey thinks other riders take advantage of Josh Brookes’ work ethic, backs Scott Redding to perform at World Superbike should he be given a wildcard for Donington and gives an update on his injury status.
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In the latest episode of Full Throttle James Whitham joins Greg Haines to discuss the incident in Jerez involving Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes. Plus there's a discussion about the contracts riders receive and how the system works.
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Loris Baz takes us through his comeback to World Superbikes and reveals how he was struggling last season. And we get paddock show host Michael Hill’s take on what to expect in the upcoming WorldSBK races as well as on tunnels and, er, his teeth!
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Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, the six-time British Superbike champion, joined Greg Haines after a hectic weekend of racing at Donington.
Shakey gives his view on that Josh Brookes crash and also told Greg of the risks that would be associated with his potential return to racing, and why, if he does return, it will be for his family.
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Tommy Bridewell spoke to Greg Haines for the latest Full Throttle Podcast, touching on a range of topics including his run out at the Imola WSBK round, whether he might return for the Jerez round and also advocated a closer working relationship between BSB and WSBK.
Eugene Laverty also spoke to Greg about the horrible injuries he suffered following a crash during practice at Imola.
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James Whitham and Greg Haines were in agreement that the decision to call off the final race of the Imola WSBK round was the correct one. While Whit recounts the time a dog made an appearance on track.
The chaps also discuss the reason behind the resurgence of Jonathan Rea, and what it means for his title battle with Alvaro Bautista.
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Shakey Byrne says Scott Redding's fortunes could change at Donington Park in the BSB championship.
And, after an impromptu appearance from Race Director Stuart Higgs, Shakey also discusses why BSB is such an intense and even competition and why a Superbike World Cup would be 'a dream'.
Plus: Why has host Greg Haines never learnt to ride a motorbike?
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Tarran Mackenzie talks to Greg Haines about his first BSB race win and what it’s like to have a former BSB champion as a father. He also reflects on the controversial crash with team-mate Jason O’Halloran at Silverstone.
Plus, we get an injury update on WorldSBK star Leandro Mercado.
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Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, the six-time British Superbike champion, joined Greg Haines to review a hectic first weekend of BSB racing at Silverstone.
Shakey gives his view on that collision between Tarran Mackenzie and Jason O'Halloran, praises Scott Redding’s attitude and there is the now customary chat about jelly babies.
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Greg Haines and James Whitham discuss the continued excellence of Alvaro Bautista, and Jonathan Rea’s attempts to close the gap – including his best-ever start to a race - after a snow-affected World Superbike weekend in Assen.
And, of course, it is the first round of the British Superbikes at Silverstone this weekend, with the guys tipping their favourites and their riders to watch, plus much, much more.
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Greg Haines and James Whitham discuss the dominance of Alvaro Bautista and his Aruba Ducati team. Is he going to continue to take the sport by storm?
The guys also talk Leon Haslam, Jonathan Rea, Chaz Davies and much, much more...
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Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, the six-time British Superbikes champion, believes there is no clear favourite to win the BSB title this year.
He takes Greg Haines through all the major teams and their chances, and also updates us on his 'nightmare' rehab.
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Chaz Davies was brutally honest as he chatted to Greg Haines about his early season performance in World Superbike, with the 32-year-old describing his showing thus far as sub-standard.
The 2011 World Supersport champion remains dubious of the three-race format and added that while Aruba Ducati team-mate Alvaro Bautista has had made the rest of the field look a bit average there is plenty of racing to go before now and season’s end.
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Scott Redding was in bullish mood as he chatted with Greg Haines ahead of his BSB debut. The 26-year-old fully expects his bar-banging racing style to suit the championship and has his say on The Showdown.
Julian Ryder also joins Greg to sing the praises of BSB. While the guys also talk World Superbike action and the brilliance of Alvaro Bautista.
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Greg Haines chats with James Whitham following another weekend of World Superbike dominance for Alvaro Bautista, with Whit predicting that Ducati will not receive a drop in revs when organisers first have a chance to change things next month.
The guys also talk through Eugene Laverty’s brake failure and predict the round when fans can expect some real action.
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Greg Haines chats with Tarran Mackenzie about the most open British Superbikes Championship in years, including his own prospects and those of Scott Redding and Xavi Fores.
Meanwhile, three-time BSB winner – and father of Tarran - Niall Mackenzie reflects on the opening weekend of MotoGP action, previews the upcoming Thailand round of WorldSBK following Alvaro Bautista's dominance in Phillip Island and tips his favourites ahead of the BSB season.
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Greg Haines asks Ducati’s technical co-ordinator, Marco Zambenedetti, and Kawasaki crew chief Pere Riba to try and explain Alvaro Bautista’s dominance in Phillip Island and what it means for the rest of the World Superbikes season. We also pay tribute to Prodigy frontman, and huge motorbike enthusiast, Keith Flint, who passed away this week.
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Now the dust has settled on an amazing first weekend of WorldSBK action in 2019 Greg Haines, James Whitham and assorted guests try to make sense of Alvaro Bautista's remarkable start. Why did he win so comfortably? Will the other riders be worried? and what can the others - including reigning champion Jonathan Rea - do to catch him in the next round?
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Eurosport's Greg Haines catches up with James Whitham to preview the 2019 World Superbikes season. They answer questions from fans on the new rules, the top riders and also throw in their views on new BSB star Scott Redding...
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Join Greg Haines as he speaks to Ben Currie, who – along with Glenn Irwin – will be trying to replace outgoing champion Leon Haslam at Kawasaki in British Superbikes. He explains where he got his competitive streak from and reveals he nearly gave up the sport before landing his 'dream' ride for 2019.
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Greg is joined by James Whitham and Charlie Hiscott as they take a walk along the paddock at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar for exclusive interviews and unique access after the World Superbikes season finale...
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Greg is joined by 2018 British Superbike Championship winner Leon Haslam, as the rider chronicles how the ups and downs of his last three years in the sport have culminated in Kawasaki inviting him to adorn the world stage, with WSBK...
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Greg Haines is joined by Michael Guy after another weekend of exhilarating racing. The pair talk about Leon Haslam - and his maiden BSB title - Jonathan Rea and WSBK’s debut around the new Circuito San Juan Villicum in Argentina.
Greg puts MCN editor Michael on the spot with one particular question relating to Jonathan Rea.
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Greg Haines and James Whitham discuss Leon Haslam’s hopes of securing the BSB title, Scott Redding’s move to Be Wiser Ducati and WSBK’s debut around the new Circuito San Juan Villicum in Argentina.
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After an unforgettable weekend, Greg Haines is joined by Fast Freddie Spencer at Magny-Cours to discuss Jonathan Rea's fourth World Superbikes title in a row - and Ana Carrasco's historic victory in the World Supersport 300 championship.
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Six-time BSB champion Shakey Byrne, who is awaiting his latest medical check on his back and neck injuries, chats to Greg Haines about Leon Haslam potentially taking his title, controversial comments made about Jonathan Rea 'lacking charisma', and Scott Redding's rumoured move to BSB.
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Greg Haines joins us from Portugal as he talks about the thrills and spills of the World Superbikes at Portimao with American racing legend, Freddie Spencer...
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Join Greg Haines as he lands an extended exclusive interview with British Superbikes Championship leader Leon Haslam after a spectacular weekend at Silverstone.
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Join Greg Haines as he speaks to Michael Laverty about the state of the Silverstone track, the Leon Haslam leg-dangle controversy and why he’s feeling no pressure ahead of the final round before the BSB Showdown. PLUS: Alex Murley chats about his ‘amazing’ new opportunity in Supersport.
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Greg Haines and Michael Hill, the paddock show host, discuss the comings and goings in World Superbikes as well as why the championship has taken big strides forward this year.
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Jake Dixon called it 'a little bit naughty' but should Leon Haslam be banned for his dangling leg move at Cadwell Park. Niall Mackenzie, Shane Byrne and Royal Air Force Reserves Honda British Superbike Racing boss Lee Hardy all have their say on the latest Full Throttle Podcast, hosted by Greg Haines.
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Greg Haines is joined by Barry Nutley and Freddie Spencer at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling. Barry talks passionately on the subject of sidecars while Freddie dissects the importance of motorcycling festivals.
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Greg Haines is joined by three guests to reflect on Peter Hickman’s incredible rise from hospital bed to podium at Thruxton and look ahead to the next round in a brilliantly-poised BSB championship.
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Join Greg Haines as he chats to James Whitham and Oli Rushby about the only story in town: Leon Haslam’s switch to World Superbikes. MCN’s Rushby believes the move will herald a new era in British Superbikes while Whit thinks Jonathan Rea may have had a hand in Haslam’s move.
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Fourth in the BSB standings, 112 points off leader Leon Haslam. And yet Greg Haines and MCN’s Oli Rushby believe Josh Brookes can make a title charge after the Yamaha rider’s double at Brands Hatch.
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Join Greg Haines as he speaks to six-time BSB champion Shane 'Shakey' Byrne about his comeback from horrific injuries as well as Jake Dixon about his title ambitions.
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'Fast Freddie' Spencer, James Whitham and Greg Haines take a look back at a packed weekend of WSBK and BSB action - as Jonathan Rea wins an absolute thriller of a race in Misano, while Leon Haslam and Jake Dixon shine in Knockhill.
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Greg Haines and Julian Ryder take a deep dive into the ramifications of Jonathan Rea’s decision to re-sign with Kawasaki Racing Team, and what it means for the rest of silly season. Plus, the guys discuss Bradley Ray’s trip to this year’s Suzuka Eight-Hours.
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Greg Haines and James Haydon discuss Jonathan's Rea imperious display at Laguna Seca and debate whether it's time for the Kawasaki boys to move on from their spat. Plus, Shane 'Shakey' Byrne talks us through the extent of a horror injury that has left him wearing a metal neck brace.
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Michael Laverty and Julian Ryder give their brilliant insight on all the big incidents in a dramatic weekend of BSB racing, including Leon Haslam's double at Snetterton, the Kawasaki rider's incredible collision with Josh Brookes just yards from the finish line and Andy Irwin's naivety...
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James Haydon and Greg Haines get their breath back after a great weekend in Brno, featuring amazing racing and unexpected results. The Full Throttle Podcast hear from Jonathan Rea after he picked up his record-breaking 60th WSBK victory, and discuss how many more he could rack up. But it was Alex Lowes who stole the show on Sunday for his debut win - could the floodgates open for the 27-year-old now?
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Legend Carl Fogarty reveals what he thinks about Jonathan Rea going on to beat his World Superbikes wins record and gives him some advice about the future. The 52-year-old also looks back on his time in the jungle and describes what it’s like to spend huge chunks of time with Edwina Currie…
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Greg Haines and 'Fast Freddie' Spencer take a look back at Round 6 of World Superbikes 2018, where Michael van Der Mark made history by becoming the first Dutchman to win a race in the championship before doubling up and denying Jonathan Rea the overall wins record.
They also discuss whether Ana Carrasco could become the first female motorcycle world champion and if she should be the rider of the weekend...
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Jules Cluzel – one of the most successful World Supersport riders of all time – talks about his life in motorsport and his horrific crash in 2015 which ended with a broken leg and his title dream in tatters.
Paddock Show co-ordinator Michael Hill also gives the lowdown on WorldSBK, Round 6 at Donington this weekend, and tries to get host Greg on stage!
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Greg Haines and James Haydon review events at Imola, including Jonathan Rea’s excellence and analyse the rumours surrounding his future. Plus, reaction to the retirement of Kenan Sofuoglu.
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Greg Haines is joined by debutants Niall MacKenzie, James Haydon and Rachel Stringer to discuss Leon Haslam’s BSB double at Oulton Park and how he may fare on the WorldSBK stage. Despite the victories, the Eurosport team is split over rider of the weekend...
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Greg Haines talks to an honest and open Leon Haslam about crashes, confidence, WorldSBK wildcards and his rivals as he looks to clinch his maiden BSB title.
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Eurosport’s Greg Haines and James Whitham review an incredible weekend of racing at Assen, with Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes producing the goods at the Cathedral of Speed. Plus, that Luke Stapleford decision.
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'Fast Freddie' Spencer - the three-time world champion - and former British Superbike title winner James Whitham join Greg Haines to give their incredible insight on the World Superbikes from Aragon and BSB from Brands Hatch. The former stars explain the ‘Marco Melandri wobbles’, pick their riders of the weekend, star tweets and look ahead to Assen...
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Eurosport’s Greg Haines and James Whitham review Bradley Ray’s dramatic breakthrough success in British Superbikes’ opening weekend at Donington Park and look ahead to BSB’s trip to Brands Hatch and the World Superbikes weekend in Aragon.
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Eurosport’s Greg Haines and James Whitham review the Thailand World Superbikes race weekend, look at why Jonathan Rea’s Kawasaki might be giving their rivals some hope in the championship and find a surprising reason for Marco Melandri’s crash...
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