Is MotoGP About to Get Boring? + Why I’m Done With Gore-Tex Gear

We dive headfirst into the chaotic waters of the MotoGP rider market and question whether upcoming technical rule changes—specifically the banning of front ride-height devices—are going to completely ruin the opening-lap action we all love.But first, Dave is packing his bags for a brutal weather forecast in Iceland, where he’ll be riding the highly anticipated Norton Atlas across black sand beaches. This trip serves as the ultimate real-world test for his latest gear configuration, sparking a deep dive into why he’s officially over Gore-Tex waterproofing membranes and what he’s using instead.We also break down the fallout from the Sachsenring, look at why Trackhouse is out-performing the factory squads, dissect Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Saturday night aero disaster, and look back at the historical design DNA of the original Ducati Multistrada.Chapters00:00 – Trident Winner Announced & The Dirtiest Giveaway Bike Ever01:55 – Heading to Iceland: The Brutal Reality of Video Embargos08:13 – What is the Norton Atlas? (OG Ducati Multistrada DNA)11:28 – Why I’m Done With Gore-Tex Gear (Testing Waterproof Membranes)13:44 – MotoGP Silly Season: The Shocking 2027 Rider Market Chaos15:27 – Sachsenring Breakdown: Losing the Front & The Tight Title Race18:38 – Trackhouse Culture vs. Factory Teams20:05 – VR46’s Saturday Night Aero Disaster: The Diggia Crash Analysis22:06 – Morbidelli’s Penalty Streak & Alex Marquez to Factory KTM?25:02 – Gresini’s Epic Retro Movistar Throwback Livery27:20 – The Moto2 Pirelli Advantage Entering MotoGP30:18 – Are MotoGP Starts About to Get Boring? (Ride-Height Device Ban)