EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 11 MIN
MotoGP is BROKEN and Needs to be Fixed. Here's How.
from CanyonChasers Podcast // The Braking Zone · host Dave and Brian
MotoGP is getting stale. Will new tires, and bikes fix it? Or should we be changing something else? Dorna (MSEG), are you listening!?Let's break down why the current MotoGP weekend format is "spoiling" the Sunday show before the weekend even starts. Between the high-pressure Friday afternoon sessions and a Sprint race that serves as a movie trailer for the Grand Prix, the sport is stuck in a predictable loop.We’re proposing a ground-up fix to the weekend schedule:The "Free" Practice Lie: Why Friday afternoon has become a "Pre-Qualifying" nightmare that ruins the narrative.The F1-Style Knockout: Our plan to move to a knockout qualifying system to keep the pressure on the track, not the clock.The Sprint Shake-up: Why we should use Sprint Race Lap Times to set the Sunday grid. Imagine a rider crashing out, getting back on track, and setting a flyer just to save their Sunday—that’s the drama we’re missing.Bonus "Spicy" Points: A 3-2-1 point system for the fastest laps to keep the mid-pack fighting until the checkered flag.We’ve taken your research and comments into account, from BSB to World Superbike, to build a format that prioritizes the fan experience without sacrificing the sport's integrity.Dorna, are you listening? Let us know your "crazy" ideas for fixing the format in the comments. Is our F1-style knockout the answer, or is there a better way?00:00 The Problem with MotoGP Fridays01:45 How the Current System Benefits "The Big Teams"03:10 Why the Sprint Race "Gives Away the Ending"04:20 Proposal: The F1-Style Knockout System06:15 The Twist: Lap Times vs. Finishing Position08:30 Bonus Points & Incentivizing the Mid-Pack10:15 Dorna, Are You Listening?#MotoGP #TheBrakingZone #MotorcycleRacing #MotoGP2026 #RacingNews #MotoGPAnalysis
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MotoGP is getting stale. Will new tires, and bikes fix it? Or should we be changing something else? Dorna (MSEG), are you listening!?Let's break down why the current MotoGP weekend format is "spoiling" the Sunday show before the weekend even starts. Between the high-pressure Friday afternoon sessions and a Sprint race that serves as a movie trailer for the Grand Prix, the sport is stuck in a predictable loop.We’re proposing a ground-up fix to the weekend schedule:The "Free" Practice Lie: Why Friday afternoon has become a "Pre-Qualifying" nightmare that ruins the narrative.The F1-Style Knockout: Our plan to move to a knockout qualifying system to keep the pressure on the track, not the clock.The Sprint Shake-up: Why we should use Sprint Race Lap Times to set the Sunday grid. Imagine a rider crashing out, getting back on track, and setting a flyer just to save their Sunday—that’s the drama we’re missing.Bonus "Spicy" Points: A 3-2-1 point system for the fastest laps to keep the mid-pack fighting until the checkered flag.We’ve taken your research and comments into account, from BSB to World Superbike, to build a format that prioritizes the fan experience without sacrificing the sport's integrity.Dorna, are you listening? Let us know your "crazy" ideas for fixing the format in the comments. Is our F1-style knockout the answer, or is there a better way?00:00 The Problem with MotoGP Fridays01:45 How the Current System Benefits "The Big Teams"03:10 Why the Sprint Race "Gives Away the Ending"04:20 Proposal: The F1-Style Knockout System06:15 The Twist: Lap Times vs. Finishing Position08:30 Bonus Points & Incentivizing the Mid-Pack10:15 Dorna, Are You Listening?#MotoGP #TheBrakingZone #MotorcycleRacing #MotoGP2026 #RacingNews #MotoGPAnalysis
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