MotoGP 2026 pre-season just took a dramatic turn.

The Buriram test delivered two completely different narratives across two days. Ducati looked in control, then Aprilia struck back with a statement performance. We break down what the lap times really mean, who showed genuine race pace, and which factories should be worried heading into round one.

We also discuss the removal of Phillip Island from the calendar, what the Adelaide Street Circuit signals for the future of the sport, and the broader commercial shift as Dorna rebrands to MotoGP Entertainment Group.

Plus, the 2026 rumour mill is already spinning. Big names, potential factory reshuffles, and early championship predictions.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of You, Me & MotoGP, your easy-to-follow guide to the 2026 season before the lights go out.

In this first episode, Dave & Nicky unpack everything we’ve learned from pre-season testing so far, including:

• 2026 rider line-ups (team-by-team)
• A quick check on bike changes
• Sepang Shakedown recap: who got key mileage
• Sepang Official Test: who stood out across the three days and what sprint simulations suggest
• Yamaha’s V4 story and what it signals about their catch-up plan
• Early 2027 rumours and how to separate reporting from paddock noise
• A Buriram test preview: what each manufacturer needs to prove before round one

This episode is designed for two types of listener:

1. Long-time MotoGP fans who want the numbers and signals
2. Newer fans who want the context and translation without needing deep technical knowledge

Subscribe or follow so you do not miss our Buriram follow-up episode. Send us your questions for future episodes: youmeandmotogp@gmail.com

You, Me & MotoGP is hosted by Dave & Nicky Smith, two MotoGP die hard fans welcoming you into the conversation, and having fun doing so.