BikeLive #53 - A Ray Of Sunshine
A large Ray of sunshine, on an otherwise cloudy day... Episode #53 of #BikeLive with Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby review the opening round of the 2018 British Superbike Championship from Donington Park, and it was a massive shock to see Bradley "The Milkybar Kid" Ray, win his first and second races in the series in a dominating double! We also talk about the mixed fortunes of many riders i...
1hr 17m Apr 08, 2018
1hr 17m
Episode #130: America's Team
Apparently, Haas is overpowered, who knew! In another 5-person show, Ryan, RJ, Dre, Zoe and Chris break down: - How do you know it’s post-Australia? The possibility of changing the race weekend format again? This time, a qualifying race. Yay?! - Holy shit, Haas is getting ALL the salt from the other midfielders! Force India and McLaren want investigation into Haas/Ferrari relationship after a...
1hr 38m Apr 07, 2018
1hr 38m
BikeLive #52 - The Superbike Shake-Up (w/ Greg Haines!)
This is certainly not last year, eh? BikeLive returns with Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby and this week, they review the Thai round of the World Superbike Championship. On paper, it was straightforward with Jonathan Rea and Chaz Davies splitting wins, but in-depth, it's a lot more interesting. Rea struggling when normally so dominant in Race 2, Melandri not channelling PI. Camier nearly snif...
1hr 37m Mar 31, 2018
1hr 37m
Episode #129: Party Mode Engaged
PARTY TIME! This episode contains copious amounts of F1, Pokemon, adverts, an upgrade to the sin bin and Fernando Alonso changing part of his name for a number! After a dramatic, but still somewhat dull Australian Grand Prix, Andre Harrison, RJ O'Connell and Ryan King are joined by Zoe Hamilton and Chris DeHarde to breakdown Lewis Hamilton's spectacular 2nd as Seb stole the winner's trophy, th...
1hr 29m Mar 30, 2018
1hr 29m
Episode #128: Simply Del Beste
ALL RISE FOR A READING FROM THE WALL OF VERGNE In Episode 128, Dre, RJ, King and Zoe all review the Formula E race in Punta Del Este as Jean-Eric Vergne and Lucas Di Grassi went to war in something resembling Alonso vs Schumacher from Imola 2005. We also keep an eye on Bird, Mitch Evans stunning drive, and we managed to collar Hazel Southwell in an airport again... only this time, the airport ...
1hr 57m Mar 28, 2018
1hr 57m
BikeLive #51 - Dovi Vs Marquez II
Or should that technically be Marquez vs Dovi III?! Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby return with another barmy edition of #BikeLive with the review of the opening round of the 2018 MotoGP season in Qatar as Dovi and Marquez went to war again. Title fight rematch? Also, a massive review of the leading group, Vinales, Rossi's podium, Zarco's rise and fall, and more. Moto2, with Bagnaia taking h...
2hr 10m Mar 25, 2018
2hr 10m
Episode #127: The Hate for Eight? (2018 F1 Season Preview)
The Formula One season is back and in this five-person edition, Motorsport 101 looks ahead to the 2018 season! In this week's show, we ask... Can Mercedes make it five in a row in the hybrid era? Will Ferrari or Red Bull lead the chase of the Silver Arrows? Are Haas for real, and will anybody upset the big three? How will Sirotkin and Leclerc get on as Formula 1 rookies? All of that, and much...
2hr 33m Mar 23, 2018
2hr 33m
BikeLive #50 - Moto2 & Moto3 Season Preview
50 episodes already huh? That's nuts! Thanks everyone! In this episode, Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby break down the runners and riders in Moto2 and Moto3 heading into the season opener this weekend. In Moto2, Miguel Oliviera enters as the favourite but he might be fighting in the most stacked Moto2 season ever with Pasini, Marquez, Lowes and more potentially getting in the mix. In Moto3 th...
1hr 42m Mar 17, 2018
1hr 42m
Episode #126: New Rossi, Same Tricks
So, show of hands, who had Robert Wickens dominating the weekend? Hand down again, you're a liar. A FIVE person panel (Six if you count Zoeey's dog Floyd),of Ryan King, RJ O'Connell, Charles Regimbal and Zoe Hamilton breakdown a chaotic opening weekend of IndyCar action in St Petersburg and Rossi divebombed Wickens into oblivion and Bourdais picks up a miracle win at home again! We talk Visor ...
1hr 20m Mar 16, 2018
1hr 20m
BikeLive #49 - 2018 MotoGP Season Preview
Here's the big one! In this extended #BikeLive, Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby break down all the runners and riders entering the 2018 MotoGP Season. Will Honda have it all their own way? Yamaha and their ever-changing dynamic? Does Ducati have to be thinking title? Is Johann Zarco truly a title threat? What about the rookies like Simeon, Taka, Frankie and Luthi? Will Suzuki bounce back, wit...
2hr 1m Mar 13, 2018
2hr 1m
Episode #125: Abt The Top
And in the second of two episodes for the week, Hazel Southwell joins RJ O'Connell, Andre Harrison and Ryan King for a look at Formula E's Mexico City race as Daniel Abt got to celebrate his first win! Again! With Oliver Turvey pipping a hard chasing Buemi for 2nd! We also look at Formula 1 testing in Catalunya, and the news of F1 TV hitting some parts of the world soon! Enjoy!
1hr 35m Mar 11, 2018
1hr 35m
Episode #124: The 2018 IndyCar Season Preview
Welcome to the 2018 IndyCar Season Preview! In this two hour special edition of the show, Andre Harrison, Ryan King, RJ O'Connell and new debuting guest Chris DeHarde break down the 2018 IndyCar grid team-by-team, pick some favourites, talk about the new aerokits, as well as a RoadToIndy preview and some early predictions! Check back tomorrow for a bonus episode on Formula E and the F1 testing ...
2hr 19m Mar 10, 2018
2hr 19m
BikeLive #48 - Melandri Flips The Form Book
HOLY SHIT what a World Superbike weekend to start the 2018 season. In Episode 48 of #BikeLive, Andre Harrison returns with Louis Suddaby to review all the action! We had the return of flag-to-flags as tyre safety and politics reared their ugly heads again, Tom Sykes putting one over on Jonathan Rea and it NOT being Donington, Yamaha's surprisingly disappointing weekend, and Xavi Fores stealing ...
1hr 57m Mar 03, 2018
1hr 57m
Episode #123: The Bubba Appreciation Zone
And for the third and final episode of the week, welcome to Episode 123 of Motorsport101, and in this one, it's a Winter Olympic special while we talk some of our favourite moments from South Korea, and then get stuck into a barmy Daytona 500 as Austin Dillon put the #3 back in Victory Lane, via... bumpy means. We also shoutout the awesome Bubba Wallace Jr. who nosed out Denny Hamlin for 2nd, ...
1hr 28m Feb 25, 2018
1hr 28m
BikeLive #47 - 2018 WorldSBK Season Preview
BikeLive returns for the second time this week to preview the 2018 WorldSBK season! Louis Suddaby is joined by the returning Rebecca James to tell you all you need to know about all seven manufacturers involved this year. We're also joined by Greg Haines, the voice of WorldSBK on Eurosport, who tells us how the rule changes for 2018 are likely to affect each team, plus his thoughts on the four...
1hr 49m Feb 23, 2018
1hr 49m
BikeLive #46 - The Doctor Will See You Now
Dre and Louis Suddaby are back with the first of TWO BikeLive episodes this week, and on this one, we talk all things Valentino Rossi! From his Philip Island 2003 performance to his showmanship, his rivalries with Biaggi, Gibernau, Lorenzo and Marquez, and whether he can win title 10 at the age of 39, it's all here! Check back on Friday for the 2018 World Superbike Season Preview!
1hr 18m Feb 20, 2018
1hr 18m
Episode #122: The Bathtona 36
And here is Part 2 from our recording from last week! In this stacked Motorsport podcast that actually talks about the racing: - A Formula E review from Santiago as Techeetah pull off the first 1-2 finish in series history, as Vergne survives an angry prod from Lotterer, as well as Di Grassi's rotten luck and fines for changing harnesses - RJ talks the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and the 11.75 ho...
1hr 27m Feb 12, 2018
1hr 27m
Episode #121: Goodbye To The Grid Girl
So anything happen this fortnight? No? In this 5-person booth, Andre Harrison, Ryan King, RJ O'Connell, Zoe Hamilton and special extra guest Hazel Southwell sit down for a lengthy 80 minute special talk about Formula 1's decision to remove "Grid Girls" from their events, and their subsequent replacement to have "Grid Kids" instead. It's hearty, we break down the reasoning behind it, as well a...
1hr 20m Feb 10, 2018
1hr 20m
BikeLive #45 - It's Only Testing
BikeLive returns with a full round-up of the pre-season tests in MotoGP and WorldSBK! We have the lowdown from Sepang as Jorge Lorenzo and Ducati put down an early marker, as well as the headlines from Jerez and Portimao as Kawasaki leave the rest of World Superbikes trailing. Just remember though...it's only testing!
1hr 31m Feb 05, 2018
1hr 31m
Episode #120: Preparing All Night
And here's Part 2 of our 2 Parter for IMSA weekend, with a focus on the American side of Motorsport! In this part, Zoe Hamilton joins us as we talk Danica Patrick securing one of her two final rides for the "Double", and give a full preview for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona! Enjoy!
1hr 6m Jan 27, 2018
1hr 6m
#Episode 119: 'Kesh The Fever
The first of a 2-part taping, splitting the show into two manageable chunks! The first half features special guest Katy Fairman from Autosport and KatyFairman.com, and in it, we talk about Autosport International 2018, we review Formula E's return to Marrakesh and we remember the late, great, Dan Gurney who passed away last week at the age of 86. Check back for Part 2 tomorrow!
1hr 16m Jan 26, 2018
1hr 16m
BikeLive #44 - Rise And Folger
BikeLive returns as Louis and Dre break down all the big news stories in MotoGP, including Jonas Folger's shock withdrawal from the 2018 season! We also discuss Ducati's prospects for the new season after the launch of their GP18, how 'Silly Season' talk is likely to dominate the campaign, and finally reveal where Josh Brookes will be riding in 2018!
1hr 34m Jan 22, 2018
1hr 34m
Episode #118: The Hangover
Motorsport 101 returns for the first time in 2018 and the team are nursing a hangover! In this week's episode, Dre is joined by Ryan King, RJ O'Connell and Zoe Hamilton to discuss all the big news since Christmas. This includes Lewis Hamilton's social media purge, Robert Kubica's cancelled return, Neel Jani's Dragon Racing departure and much more!
1hr 46m Jan 12, 2018
1hr 46m
BikeLive #43 - The Making Of 93
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the first Motorsport101 podcast of 2018! And BikeLive is coming to you with an off-season for the first time! In the first of this series of specials, Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby talk dedicate the episode to the making of Marc Marquez. From all the elements of his game, his qualifying pace, his mental strength, some of his best career highlights to date...
1hr 33m Jan 08, 2018
1hr 33m
Episode #117: The 2017 Christmas Special
It's the final show of 2017! Andre Harrison, Ryan King, RJ O'Connell and Zoe Hamilton sit in for the last show of the year, and we go nuts with Keepin' It 101 on Sports Personality of the Year, and a preview of a future Zoe series as well! We break down some of the news, and repeat our yearly tradition of analysing the Autosport Top 50 of 2017, with a name at #3 that literally broke Dre. It's ...
2hr 43m Dec 24, 2017
2hr 43m
BikeLive #42 - The 2017 #BikeLive Awards
The final BikeLive of 2017 gives us the #BikeLive Awards, with two awards we already spoiled last week! Yay? Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby hand out awards for Race of the Year, Blonde Moments, Breakout stars, and generally talk about the brilliant year of bike racing in 2017! Enjoy, and thanks for all your support of Bike Live in 2017!
2hr 3m Dec 17, 2017
2hr 3m
Episode #116: The Women In Motorsport Special
We're not quite done yet! In response to the recent "SHE Championship" news and the breaking news story of Carmen Jorda's election to the Women in Motorsport committee, we decided to have a Women in Motorsport special episode, talking about some of the history of women racing, up to the present day problems the sport has with participation, and offer some potential solutions to the problems at ...
2hr 29m Dec 12, 2017
2hr 29m
Episode #115: The 2017 Motorsport101 Awards
Consider this our ultimate season finale. In hindsight, we probably could have split this in two and spread it out over two weeks, but we thought, sod it, we'll give you everything in one go! In this THREE AND A HALF hour double show, we give you a Formula E Hong Kong ePrix Review as Bird and Rosenqvist split wins in very dramatic fashion, a team-by-team Season Review from Sauber all the way u...
3hr 27m Dec 09, 2017
3hr 27m
BikeLive #41 - Best Of The Best
Simply put, Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby spend 135 minutes breaking down the greatest MotoGP season ever. From Marquez vs Dovi, to Yamaha's struggles. From Maverick's early rise, to Johann Zarco's magnificent surprises. A season with 5, maybe 6 classic races in. It's all talked about here. Enjoy, and check back for the Bike Live awards in a fortnights time!
2hr 15m Dec 03, 2017
2hr 15m
Episode #114: The OTHER Flying Finn
And finally the F1 season is over... Thank God, that shit was a drag. But on this week's show, Dre, King and RJ break down the final round of the 2017 season in Abu Dhabi as Bottas finishes the year strong with a treble, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton as Mercs laid the hammer on Ferrari. We also look back on the F1 eSports Grand Final as Brandon Leigh won a thrilling Grand Final, and Dre brea...
1hr 40m Dec 01, 2017
1hr 40m
BikeLive #40 - Best Of British
We're getting stuck into review season on BikeLive as Andre Harrison and Louis Suddaby look back on two great seasons of World and British Superbikes in 2017, as Jonathan Rea cemented his legacy with the greatest World Superbikes season ever, and Shakey came from 30 points back in the Showdown to win his Sixth Domestic Superbike title, as Leon Haslam's title chances went up in smoke at the last...
2hr 14m Nov 25, 2017
2hr 14m
Episode #113: Paycheck Boogaloo
Another news dominated episode of #Motorsport101, as King, RJ and Dre talk about drama! A lot of it! Lewis Hamilton leaks to the press, Fernando Alonso shows up in the WEC, CARNAGE in Macau, and the end of Formula V8 3.5. Sad times. Enjoy this 2 hour ramble edition! (Isn't that every week!)
2hr 11m Nov 24, 2017
2hr 11m
BikeLive #39 - Big 6
BikeLive closes its "regular season" with the #FinalShowdown at Valencia, with Marc Marquez producing the save of the year en route to his 6th World Championship. We talk about his legendary status, as well as the Mapping 8 controversy rearing its ugly head as Jorge Lorenzo ignored team orders before both he and Dovi fell at the final hurdle. We also talk about Miguel Oliveira's hattrick to cl...
1hr 58m Nov 18, 2017
1hr 58m
Episode #112: End Of An Era
In this week's edition of Motorsport101, Zoe Hamilton replaces Ryan King with Andre Harrison and RJ O'Connell as the Brazilian GP came to town! Including another Vettel win, but Hamilton stealing the show via taking up a YouTube challenge of starting last... and finishing just 5.5 seconds off the win. We also talk about Ocon's 27-race finishing streak finishing via the hands of his fellow Frenc...
2hr 8m Nov 17, 2017
2hr 8m
BikeLive #38 - 556
BikeLive returns to bring the curtain down on the WorldSBK and WorldSSP seasons! Louis and Dre review a nailbiting title decider in the Supersport class as Lucas Mahias claims the championship, but not without a fight from a heroic Kenan Sofuoglu We also cover a historic weekend for Jonathan Rea who smashed the all-time WorldSBK points record for a single season with a dominant double while Ch...
1hr 51m Nov 11, 2017
1hr 51m
Episode #111: Corner Cutting 101
A very news centric edition of Motorsport101 this week, with no major Motorsport to talk about, we raid the news, and take the piss out of Lewis Hamilton refusing to pay his taxes, Porsche winning the WEC Championship again, Felipe Massa's second retirement, and a whole lot more with Dre, RJ and King! Enjoy!
1hr 44m Nov 10, 2017
1hr 44m
BikeLive #37 - Franky Says Relax
Bike Live is back, as we review the Malaysian round of MotoGP, as Andrea Dovizioso did what he had to do... win, and take the title race down to the final round in Valencia, as controversy struck via Team Orders! We also talk a sombre Moto2 weekend with the tragic passing of Stefan Kiefer, and with Thomas Luthi out via injury, Franky Said Relax as he sealed his first World Championship, but Mi...
2hr Nov 04, 2017
2hr
Episode #110: Four By Forty-Four
Note: The Keepin' It 101 from this week's show sadly got corrupted. Sorry! :( But Dre's back for Lewis Hamilton's coronation as Max Verstappen divebombed Vettel into oblivion en route to his 2nd win of 2017, dominating in Mexico. Despite a valiant 19th to 4th comeback, Hamilton would prevail as Champ. Is he the greatest British sportsman ever? SPECULATION! Also, more as Force India wrap up the...
1hr 37m Nov 03, 2017
1hr 37m
BikeLive #36 - Island Warfare
Be honest, you were expecting a Joan Mir reference, weren't you? #BikeLive returns, with the main event being another MotoGP All-Time classic as Phillip Island never fails to disappoint, with Marc Marquez putting one hand on the title as Ducati struggled, and Yamaha had more civil war with Johann Zarco. Miguel Oliviera and Brad Binder made history for KTM in Moto2, and Joan Mir wrapped up a se...
1hr 51m Oct 29, 2017
1hr 51m
Episode #109 - Cutting It Fine
Motorsport 101 returns to review an underwhelming United States Grand Prix which exploded into life with a controversial last lap incident and post-race penalty which got the world talking! RJ, King, Zoe and Charlie Regimbal discuss Verstappen vs Raikkonen as well as the other big stories from COTA as Mercedes wrapped up a fourth straight Constructors Championship. We also look back on the Sup...
2hr 7m Oct 27, 2017
2hr 7m
BikeLive #35 - A Champion And A Sportsman
The brighter side of Bike Racing was on full display this weekend as Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso went to war in a wet Moetgi as Dovi came out on top yet again! We also saw Alex Marquez conquer the wet again, and Romano Fenati keep his slim Moto3 title hopes alive with another dominant display! We also cover the British Superbike Finale at Brands Hatch, as Leon Haslam hopped off his bike ...
1hr 43m Oct 22, 2017
1hr 43m
Episode #108 - All of the Lights
With no racing this week, Motorsport 101 returns to a Mailbag question from Episode 106 to put together our Fantasy F1 calendar, including some circuits that may surprise you! We also take your questions and look ahead to this weekend's United States Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton goes for a fourth world title. Enjoy!
1hr 58m Oct 20, 2017
1hr 58m
BikeLive #34 - Down To The Wire
With the BSB title decider this weekend, Louis and Dre take a stroll down memory lane to look back on their top ten favourite championship showdowns on two wheels! From WorldSBK's Battle of Imola, to the three-way winner-take-all finale in Moto3 and the MotoGP decider that had the world talking in 2015, listen in to find out which title fight we chose as our number one!
1hr 43m Oct 14, 2017
1hr 43m
Episode #107 - Lights Out
With Dre forced to miss this week's show due to a power cut, the lights appear to have gone out on Ferrari's championship challenge. In this week's show, RJ, King and Zoe look back on the Japanese Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton puts one hand on the Formula One title with victory while a faulty spark plug ruin's Sebastian Vettel's chances. We also cover the big news stories this week as Carlos S...
1hr 34m Oct 13, 2017
1hr 34m
BikeLive #33 - The Greatest?
BikeLive returns as Louis and Dre hail the newly crowned three-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea and ask, is he the greatest rider in the championship's history? We also look back on a dramatic weekend in the two Supersport classes as the injury jynx struck again for Kenan Sofuoglu while the inaugural WorldSSP300 title race went down to the wire. If that's not all, we review the action from...
1hr 27m Oct 08, 2017
1hr 27m
Episode #106 - Ain't No Verstopping Us Now
Episode 106 of Motorsport101 focuses on Sepang as Max Verstappen shocked us all with a dominant victory in the final Grand Prix in Malaysia. We also talk Ferrari's weekend of hell, and Sebastian Vettel's recovery to 4th from the back, and the post-race smash with Lance Stroll. Also, all the midfield drama, and Pierre Gasly's shocking early debut! We also talk about the news as Penske heads to ...
1hr 49m Oct 07, 2017
1hr 49m
BikeLive #32 - Ski Sunday
BikeLive returns to review another weekend which showcased MotoGP at its best! Louis and Dre look back on the Aragon Grand Prix as Marc Marquez took control of the world championship battle. We also discuss Valentino Rossi's superhuman return from a broken leg, Franco Morbidelli's tough victory over Mattia Pasini in Moto2, and Joan Mir's audition for a role in Ski Sunday on his way to an eight...
2hr 10m Sep 30, 2017
2hr 10m
Episode #105 - The Kneel-Over
For the first time since Episode 101, Dre's back! The band is back together for Episode 105 and it's just as well, as there was very little motorsport to talk about! This week, Dre, King and RJ cover all the big news stories of the week, including Red Bull Racing's brand new title sponsor and McLaren's continued search for one. We also have an extended Keepin' it 101, just don't expect us to #...
1hr 45m Sep 29, 2017
1hr 45m
BikeLive #31 - Up In Flames
BikeLive returns after a historic weekend in Portugal as Ana Carrasco became the first female winner of a world championship motorcycle race, triumphing in WorldSSP300! Louis and Dre discuss what that means for women's motorsport and the new class in WorldSBK. We also talk all about the WorldSBK title fight as Jonathan Rea moved to the brink of a third world crown while Tom Sykes' hopes went u...
1hr 55m Sep 23, 2017
1hr 55m
Episode #104 - Tennessee, Stand Up!
While one championship was decided at Sonoma, another took a huge turn under the lights in Singapore. In Episode 104, RJ O'Connell, Ryan King, Zoe Hamilton and Matt Carneiro break down the dramatic Singapore Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton took advantage of THAT first corner pile-up to win at Marina Bay We also look back on the IndyCar Series decider at Sonoma as Josef Newgarden clinched the titl...
2hr 2m Sep 22, 2017
2hr 2m