Michael Laverty on what the future holds for MotoGP | OMG! MotoGP Podcast

[@thetonetosser]

And now you'll all surely understand why there's so many Spanish and Italian riders in the GP paddock. Hats off to Michael for fighting in the British and Irish corners developing and showcasing young riders.

[@1978JonBullock]

Mr Laverty is doing a fantastic job for British and Irish motorbike racing. Anyone who knows about bike racing knws how much he has achieved. Great interview.

[@steveadams8799]

Superb interview Keith. Thank you both for a great insight into team ownership. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍻

[@richardhudson2955]

Michael is such an eloquent and clever individual, and a nice guy to boot

[@stuartrobertson8851]

MLav is an absolute machine. More power to his elbow for supporting British talent at so many levels. Deserves a knighthood already..🙌🙌🙌

[@macsmith6216]

Since VisionTrack has pulled out, does MLaverty racing have a major sponsor How long does a team stick with a rider before changing

[@claytonknight3078]

I'm a huge fan of Michael going back to the BSB days and he was amazing! I don't know what most Americans think, but I truly believe the BSB is the most exciting series anywhere and has been for years.Just one thing Michael can you tell that Hodgson guy to let you get a word in sometimes.Lol. Love the coverage on TNT, you guys do a great job.

[@nicksidell4797]

Thanks for that Keith and for Michael for taking the time to do interviews 👍

[@MartinMcMartin]

M Lav is awesome, I especially like that he somehow finds the time for insights on the mic with TNT

[@mbracing748]

I really good and insightful interview. Thank you guys.

[@robertstewart8188]

Awesome video guys you make wireing sound easy lol.good luck this weekend daiki kick some ass and have a good time

[@jtfuller5624]

@OMG! MotoGP Love all the videos, not a huge fan of the opening music sequence. Keep producing the heat guys. Much love from the US!

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes that is cool Peace out

[@StefanMedici]

Personal opinion but I think the problem with looking to America to solve Moto GPs problems/growth is that overall Americans just aren't that into motorcycle road racing. We talk about the golden era of having Roberts, Momola, Lawson, Spencer et al, but how many of them were superstars back home while racing. Roberts I assume sure to his dirt track, but even then compared to other automotive stars at the time? I love what Rainey and co are trying with Moto America but look at the crowds they pull vs their 4 wheel and off road cousins. I don't have the answers and loved when Leguna came back in the early 2ks, Indy not so much. Cota seems ok even with all its problems, but you again look at the crowds compared to Spain and Italy. Just realised this comment is turning into a Keith length thought, so will leave it at that. Loved this sport for 40 years and plan to continue loving it for 40 more.

[@techtipsuk]

Nothing wrong with saying someone looks tired Keith old lad.

[@thehowlingterror]

If someone looks tired it's absolutely okay to say so 😆

[@Andres_1970]

Jorge Martinez "ASPAR" would be a better role model to pay attention to, at this stage in Michael's career, IMO. Cheers and the best of luck !

[@FreedomBaba]

We need new British riders in Moto 3 and Moto 2 to progress into motogp. Where is the talent? I thought Rory Skinner would do well. Keith. You are still the best Motogp commentator. Along with Whit.

[@Coltwins]

I think for the Motogp expanding into the US market Trackhouse should twist Aprillias arm for full factory bikes next year and then sign Marc Marquez.. that will give the yanks someone to cheer and if they put Joe Roberts along side him they will have continuity...

[@macsmith6216]

Track house has 2024 Factory bikes this season Raul got his bikes after Jerez

[@StefanMedici]

​@@macsmith6216 technically he tested the 24 bike at Jerez, pretty sure he wasn't actually going to be full time on it till mid year (that might have changed though).

[@brianbowers-x9q]

I hope not it's moto gp not MM93 gp fed up with hearing about a has been how about all the great riders who polverized him this year and will continue to do so

[@GC-xy2ec]

Id rather watch grass grow than the "Ducati cup" 🏆🤣

[@macsmith6216]

Then you’re not really a motorcycle racing fan are you

[@GC-xy2ec]

To the contrary I love Moto2 at least a contest........😅

[@macsmith6216]

@@GC-xy2ec Grow up, just a little bit

[@GC-xy2ec]

@@macsmith6216 ok then. So tell me how Aero benefits the sport then twat!?

[@macsmith6216]

@@GC-xy2ec Absolutely none that’s why all the teams are spending €millions developing it and The team’s winning have the most advanced Not surprising you’d eat, or do eat grass!

[@moralthreat2745]

Note from a real US citizen. Texas is an awful venue for the GP. The track is a complete engineering failure and Austin does not support the race. I attended two GP's in Austin and three in Indy and the Indy experience was ten times more fun. There were downtown events each year and the track is a fun place. COTA not so much. This just in from the states, the US has an entire east coast that the GP should grace with its presence. What is wrong with having three events in the states? The GP could put on events in between traveling between venues. I recommend starting west to east. One last thing, I’m tired of riders complaining about tracks. I thought they were riding on the best suspensions in the world. Deal with it! Everybody is riding on the same track.

[@johnnymittens77]

We have the same in the UK. Most UK fans preferred Donington Park as a circuit, but Silverstone is a better venue. Better facilities and infrastructure, but a much worse track

[@moralthreat2745]

Bottom line, we may determine a MotoGP champion in 2024 but that will have nothing to do with who was the best rider. Give Fabio a Ducati seat and Peco and Marquez will suck on his fumes. Same for Pedro and Binder and maybe even Mir. I believe when you arrive at the top of your sport the bikes should be the same and the best RIDER in the land should prevail.

[@macsmith6216]

You could say that about any motorsport, if and buts count for nothing

[@moralthreat2745]

@@macsmith6216 Really little Mac? What about Moto2 running those crappy Triumph triples. They are still fast, and we get a better idea of who is the best rider in Moto2. In the GP manufacture promenade, we get to see the fastest rider on a Ducati. Right? Just look how much the dirty Marquez brother advanced. The GP championship watered down due to this. BTW aren’t all those Triumph engines made in China like the rest of those so called “British” bikes?

[@macsmith6216]

You seem a very bitter angry person Life not turned out the way you expected Goodbye

[@moralthreat2745]

@macsmith6216 Sorry about the triumph talk. I actually like and respect three of their models. I stand by everything else I said regarding MotoGP being a horse and pony show for manufacturers entire makers first. The MotoGP process of defining the best Rider in the world is seriously flawed.

[@HarryHinch23]

Everyone said the same about Marquez when he got on a Ducati & hasn’t exactly worked out that way has it

[@JamesThompson-hn3sm]

Sounds like corporate America is about to take over motogp, sounds good but I'll bet it'll ruin the ethos of motogp over the next decade and will become a shadow of what it used to be

[@moralthreat2745]

Any talk of MotoGP that does not include all riders riding the same bikes is hot air. Newsflash Kieth, the only thing real fans of the GP care about are the riders, their personalities, skills, and countries of origin. Bike manufacturers and tire companies ruen the sport. There is so much room for dollars to be saved by removing the manufacturers and giving all the riders a selection of two to three bikes. I don't care about Ducati doing well and Yamaha struggling. I want to know who the best riders are and the best teams. Summary, focus more on the nationality and regionality of the sport. Please stop boring me with bits and bobs and tire wear. KISS, keep it simple stupid. Give the people what they want.

[@macsmith6216]

Going by your spelling as well as your idea of bike racing are you 8 years old

[@moralthreat2745]

@@macsmith6216 Hi Mac, still a traditionalist d bag? What is it like to see a new idea? Does it hurt your fragile brain?

[@NodbodRS]

This is the one iv been looking forward to watching. Certainly didn't disappoint one bit. Absolutely brilliant one. The Bt & tnt team signed the final major part of the jigsaw 🧩 with the addition of MLav. Mega...👍