MotoGP podcast: Marquez’s breakthrough, Rossi picks Audi

Marc Marquez’s optimistic injury update and return to bikes take centre stage in the latest edition of The Race MotoGP Podcast, with Valentino Rossi’s GT plans also discussed.

Stand-in host Matt Beer is joined by Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy to discuss the news from Marquez’s first press conference since he was sidelined by diplopia late last year.

With the Spaniard hinting at a likely return in time for post-season testing, the crew ponder his chances for a return to title glory in 2022.

The new Honda bike, which was a big talking point during that same media event, is also touched upon, as is Pol Espargaro’s future at Honda beyond 2022.

And in the final portion of the podcast, the crew react to the announcement that Rossi’s first full four-wheeled campaign will be run with an Audi in the GT World Challenge Europe series – and whether it could be a precursor for a bigger involvement with Audi.

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