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Podcast: Marquez's bizarre MotoGP controversy explained
The Race MotoGP Podcast explains Marc Marquez's audacious premeditated gamble that he could get the start aborted at Austin - and the questions it raises about the robustness of the rules
Marc Marquez's 2025 MotoGP winning streak ended with a crash from the lead at Austin, but that wasn't actually the most attention-grabbing part of his weekend.
His audacious premeditated gamble that he could get the start aborted so he could switch to the right tyres for the drying conditions without getting a penalty paid off, but raised big questions over the robustness and interpretation of the rules around such a situation.
Simon Patterson, Val Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer explain what happened and why it was so contentious, as well as delving into Marquez's subsequent crash and how much he should be castigated for it.
Plus our takes on Pecco Bagnaia's sudden title bid revival, Alex Marquez's appearance as world championship leader, Joan Mir and Pedro Acosta's shunts, and a reminder of just how good Jack Miller can be.
