Motorsport Republica

Absolute banger of an episode
We’ve got American road racing royalty on the podcast, John Hopkins.
From the brutal 500cc beasts to becoming a full factory Suzuki rider, plus a stint with the famous Kawasaki team, John’s career is nothing short of incredible.
In this episode, we dive into his journey, what made him so resilient, the next wave of US talent coming through Ohvale, and just how dangerous MotoGP was in the early 2000s.
Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica
This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au
We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com
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We’re back, and the Jerez GP was mega.
We break down the chaotic sprint and ask the big question, did Marc deserve a penalty? And why is he saying he’s 100% when he clearly isn’t?
We dive into Alex’s incredible win from the clouds, Bezz showing true championship mentality, and whether F1 is starting to creep into MotoGP.
Plus, plenty more and all of your hot takes.
Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica
This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au
We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com
Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica

The boys are finally back — and so is MotoGP. The Jerez GP Preview is here.
We run through our top 5 predictions for Jerez and pick our dark horse riders for the weekend. We also dive into just how much of a rocket ship Honda could be in 2027, breaking down Takaaki Nakagami’s latest test times.
Plus, the big question: will Marc Márquez retire after this season?
We also talk about Senna Agius potentially heading to Pramac Racing Yamaha, the insane level of talent in MotoGP right now, and the reality that there just aren’t enough seats on the grid.
And of course — we cover all of your hot takes.
Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica
This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au
We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com
Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica

The boys sit down with MotoGP race winner Chris Vermeulen for a massive deep dive into MotoGP 2026.
We break down the latest MotoGP silly season drama, including the crazy rumours surrounding Jorge Martín potentially making a shock move to Yamaha Factory Racing.
Plus, Chris shares his thoughts on the Adelaide MotoGP and why Adelaide it has been chosen. He also dives into wild, behind the scenes stories from his time racing at the highest level.
And one of the biggest talking points: just how big is the gap between the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) and MotoGP?
Plus, we cover all of your hot takes!
Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica
This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au
We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com
Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica

The boys are back and this week they’re joined by MotoGP pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard for a massive episode!
We dive into the biggest talking points in MotoGP right now including 2027 rider contracts and whether Jorge Martin could realistically take the #1 plate to Yamaha. What’s really going on with Marc Marquez? Aprilia really are now genuine title contenders, And what does the future hold for Honda?
We also discuss MotoGP heading to Adelaide with Jacks take, plus we put your hot takes directly to Jack for his expert insight.
Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content, including our weekly Republica Chats, special podcast episodes, early access to guests, and 20% off merch: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/MotorsportRepublica
This episode is proudly brought to you by MotoHeaven, Australia’s home of motorcycle parts and accessories with no supplier bias. Whether you ride road, track, or dirt, MotoHeaven has you covered. 🔗 https://www.motoheaven.com.au
We’re also supported by OnTrack Experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate MotoGP experience, on and off the track, register your interest here: 🔗 https://www.ontrackexperiences.com
Follow Motorsport Republica for more MotoGP news, race analysis, and podcast updates: Website: https://www.motorsportrepublica.com Instagram: @motorsportrepublica TikTok: @motorsportrepublica Facebook: Motorsport Republica