The APEX Podcast

19-“..Chaos, pure Chaos..”

It was chaos…pure chaos. And honestly, Jordan and I are probably quite glad this particular MotoGP weekend is over. What should have been another brilliant weekend of racing turned into a reminder that motorsport is dangerous and always will be. Two red flags in the main MotoGP race brought plenty of debate — should race control simply have stopped things after the first red flag? Or did they get it right trying to continue? There’s also the question surrounding Joan Mir and tyre pressure penalties…should riders really be punished for something that can sometimes be out of their control during chaotic race conditions? Then there’s Pedro Acosta…just how good is he? Because what he’s doing on machinery that still doesn’t quite look capable of matching the front runners is seriously impressive. And speaking of impressive, Fabio Di Giannantonio claimed his second MotoGP victory in what is rapidly becoming his most consistent season yet. Quietly going about his business while others grab the headlines, but is it now time to start looking at him as a genuine title contender? Meanwhile, Jorge Martín once again found himself crashing…and crashing again. Down the classes, Manuel González showed real class and control in Moto2, while in Moto3, Máximo Quiles looks like he’s operating on another level entirely right now. And it wasn’t only MotoGP causing headlines… With the legendary Indianapolis 500 approaching, practice sessions have already delivered drama, crashes and nervous moments. Álex Palou starts on pole — surely he’s the favourite? Then again…motorsport has a habit of making fools of predictions. Add in action from Formula E, BSB, WSBK, plus heartbreak for Max Verstappen whose Nürburgring 24-hour outing ended with mechanical failure, and it really was one of those weekends where racing never stopped delivering drama. We discuss, debate and probably rant our way through one of the busiest and maddest weekends of motorsport we’ve had in a long time… buckle up.

18-“..Martinator is..BACK!!..”

How much more can Marc Márquez’s body take after his crash in last weekend’s MotoGP sprint race? That was just one of the big talking points Jordan and I discussed as we reflected on all the action from the incredible French motorcycle Grand Prix weekend at Bugatti Circuit. Jorge Martín is definitely up for a battle with team mate Marco Bezzecchi for the world championship, while other riders experienced very mixed weekends across MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. Mixed conditions in the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit didn’t stop Ash Sutton’s relentless march towards another championship title. And McLaren finally won a race!!! Not in F1… but in IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where surprisingly Álex Palou didn’t even feature on the podium. Meanwhile, the FIA World Endurance Championship race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps produced a slightly unexpected BMW 1-2 result.

17-“..no pressure George, but…”

This episode of The Apex Podcast sees Jordan and I reflecting on last week’s F1, Formula E, WSBK & BSB action, along with the incredibly sad news surrounding the passing of one of motorsport’s genuinely nicest people, Alex Zanardi. From his horrific IndyCar crash in 2001 that changed his life forever, to becoming a multiple Paralympic gold medalist and an inspiration to millions around the world, his story remains nothing short of remarkable. We also chatted about how the ‘Concorde Agreement’ situation appears to be delaying announcements in MotoGP, how McLaren seem to be getting ever closer to where they belong again, and whether Franco Colapinto was arguably driver of the day in Miami. Plus, has George Russell now got a team mate capable of putting him in the shade, with the hugely talented Kimi Antonelli continuing to impress? So much F1 to talk about…plus plenty more motorsport discussion along the way 🏁

16-“..keep on running..”

Jordan and I dive into the rollercoaster that was the MotoGP weekend at Jerez — featuring what might just be the best sprint race yet, with mixed conditions throwing up a completely unexpected podium. Alex Márquez dominated from start to finish, sealing his second win at his home circuit, while Aprilia’s recent dominance finally hit a pause. We also chat about Quiles continuing his impressive run in Moto3, and what could have been for Alonso in Moto2 if not for a poor start. Away from the bikes, we cover Alan McNish’s return to the F1 paddock as Audi’s sporting director, the Turkish Grand Prix making its comeback next season, and how Sylvain Guintoli and Sebastian Vettel got on at the London Marathon.

15-“..I can drive and own, simple really..”

Another wait was finally over—and the roar of touring cars signalled the start of a brand-new season at Donington Park. In this episode, Jordan and I dive headfirst into the opening rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, where the usual mix of chaos, contact, and close racing didn’t disappoint. One of the big talking points was how Jason Plato’s team fared as the season got underway—still early days, but plenty to unpack as the project begins to take shape. Meanwhile, Ash Sutton wasted no time stamping his authority on the grid, already looking like a serious title contender even at this early stage. We also highlight the continued determination of Nicholas Hamilton, whose presence in a competitive field remains one of the most inspiring and compelling stories in the paddock—proving once again that he belongs on merit. Across the Atlantic, it was another statement drive from Alex Palou, taking victory at the iconic Grand Prix of Long Beach in IndyCar Series. Naturally, that sparked a bigger debate: is Palou now firmly in the conversation as one of the top five motorsport drivers in the world? Over in the Superbike World Championship, Nicolò Bulega continued his dominant run with another victory at the legendary TT Circuit Assen. It raises the question—are we witnessing the start of a runaway season, or will the competition close the gap as the calendar unfolds? All this and much more features in a weekend packed with action—even in the absence of Formula One and MotoGP.