MotoGP™ 2020: Last On The Brakes: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to MotoGP™, the fastest thing on two wheels! Giving you a whole new way to keep up with the sport, Last On The Brakes episodes come in two different flavours: a post-race weekend or event podcast delving into the details of each Grand Prix, and a feature episode for weeks in between, exploring some of the greatest figures in the history of the sport such as Freddie Spencer, Mick Doohan, Nicky Hayden and John Surtees – as well as different rivalries and topics... get some insights into the paddock you won't hear anywhere else from exclusive interviews and our weekly insight from ex-MotoGP™ racer John Hopkins & 500cc GP Winner & MotoGP™ Pit Lane Reporter, Simon Crafar! For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy
Davide Tardozzi has been a team manager in top flight motorcycle racing for the best part of three decades. In that time, not only has he become famous for his wild celebrations in the pit box, he’s worked with some of the biggest superstars the sport has ever known, shipped a gigantic sculpture of a Giraffe to the USA and learned fair few things about managing people that we should all take note of in our own lives. He’s one of a kind and we hope you take as much away from this episode as we did, even if it’s simply learning what the distinction between his, Paolo Ciabatti’s and Gigi Dall’Igna’s roles in the Bologna Bullets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Another timely episode as the rider market explodes with everyone searching for the right deal in 2022, we chat with MotoE World Cup superstar Eric Granado about what lessons he’s learned from early in his career and choosing what bike, team, and championship was best for him. What’s more, Eric’s story is one of extreme work ethic & adversity, with his father kickstarting his career through creating a mini bike championship in Brazil for him and several other aspiring hopefuls to learn their craft before travelling back and forth to Europe to compete in European and Spanish racing series. Whether you’re fascinated by the struggles faced by young athletes coming through the ranks & chasing their dreams, or wanting to learn about motorsports culture in Brazil, or a refreshing perspective on the rider market rumour mill, then this episode is for you! Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back! Another season of MotoGP™ means another year of in-depth chats with the biggest names in the sport about anything and everything on track, and off it as well. First guest of the year is Luca Marini, MotoGP™ rookie and half brother of a certain 9-time World Champion. We chat with the multi-time Moto2™ race winner about one of the biggest crashes in the sport's history, which member of his inner circle tells it to him straight when he's not performing to standard, and what events he's learned the most from in his career... plus, what his favourite dessert is! If you enjoy the pod, we'd really appreciate it if you recommended it to one MotoGP™ loving friend to give it a listen, if you've already done that - we'd love to hear your thoughts on the show by getting in touch on Twitter using #MotoGPpodcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
3D printing is one of the newest technologies to enter MotoGP™ and immediately we’ve seen teams embrace the technology. From small parts to big parts this technology is a real game changer because of the speed of production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Data Analysis in MotoGP™ has moved at an exponential rate. From simple data in the early ‘90s to view speed and gears we now have data driving MotoGP™ bikes to new heights with advanced electronics only possible because of sensors collecting 9GB of data during every race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A MotoGP™ TV broadcast is a feat of innovation. With 170 cameras covering all the angles there’s a lot to take in and a lot of data to transmit. How does 12TB of data find it’s way from the track side to your TV screen? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A MotoGP™ bike can travel at over 350kmp/h but how do riders walk away from crashes? Constant evolution of rider protection and circuit safety means that not even a 25G impact with the asphalt can keep these warriors on the sidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The evolution of MotoGP™ bikes has seen them change shape. From the aerodynamic wings on a bike to the holeshot device this innovation has been the cornerstone of development in recent years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To win in MotoGP™ requires a unique combination of strength, flexibility and a clear mind. MotoGP™ riders are modern day gladiators as they ride at over 200mph. How do they prepare for their body and mind to go racing? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
That’s it. We’re done. Season two of Last On The Brakes comes to a close and with another high profile guest - one of the sensations of the 2020 season, Takaaki Nakagami! He’s actually the first return guest we’ve had on the podcast after we spoke to him last year so this time we wanted to breeze through his origin story and hit him straight with the burning questions we had in mind - his honesty to himself and the media when he makes mistakes and what it’s like looking at Marc Marquez’s data and trying to emulate what he does on the track. Huge thanks to Taka for his openness, we hope you all appreciate what we think is up there in the top 3 most interesting podcasts we’ve done this year!Quick note as well to say thank you for the interaction this season and of course for listening… see you in 2021! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What does it take to be a MotoGP™ Team Manager? Well, if you want to be anything like Davide Brivio, try your hand at just about every job there is in a motorcycle racing team, from grass roots, to professional and then to the very top level! He has seen it, done it, and got the t-shirt. Then, he started all over again at Suzuki! With the Hamamatsu-based manufacturer on the cusp of a triple crown World Championship season in 2020, we get to know the figurehead behind it all, how the project restarted once they left MotoGP™ initially in 2011 and what the whole team’s philosophy has been to bring Suzuki back to the very top of the sport.Sit back, enjoy, and we’ll see you next time for the final episode in the 2020 Last On The Brakes season! :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.