Beginner's Guide to MotoGP
So, you’ve heard about MotoGP and are looking to pick it up this season? Don’t know where to start?
First of all welcome to the sport and the sub!
Here's a list of resources that can help get you started on:
- Championship format
- Manufacturers and teams
- Grand Prix circuits
- Technical regulations
- Tyres
- Rules
- Podcasts, FAQs, Documentaries and extra resources
1. MotoGP Unlimited
Amazon Prime Video have released an official series called MotoGP Unlimited. Season 1 covers the 2021 season.
2. Getting started
2.1 Introduction to the championship format, manufacturers and teams, tyres and technical regulations
2.2 Learn some of the most important rules from Race Director Mike Webb
2.3 Explore the riders and teams
List of MotoGP riders, teams and legends
2.4 A list of the full races free on YouTube
3. Official calendar, and ics/Google Calendar
2022 ics and Google Calendar made by u/KawaGreen
4. Live timing
MotoTiming developed by u/zahaggis
TimingPass (paid)
5. Technical analysis and mini-documentaries
5.1 In-depth tech explanations with pit lane reporter and former rider Simon Crafar
5.2 Mini-documentaries
MotoGP Must Watch Documentaries
6. The rulebook
2022 FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations
7. Podcasts
Official Podcast:
- Official MotoGP Podcast - Last on the Brakes - Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Journalist Podcasts:
- Paddock Pass Podcast - Spotify / Apple Podcasts
- The Race MotoGP Podcast - Spotify / Apple Podcasts
- The Tank Slappers (Autosport & Motorsport) - Spotify / Apple Podcasts
- Crash MotoGP Podcast - Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Fan Podcasts:
- MotoWeek - Spotify / Apple Podcasts
8. Post-race analysis and rider reactions
9. Team Presentations
10. Official Team Twitter Accounts
11. Official FAQ
12. A free account on MotoGP.com
It will get you access to interviews, news, extra free races, documentaries, special features and much more.
13. History of MotoGP
13.1 Mark Neale's films.
Availability differs based on country and streaming platform.
- Faster - Trailer
- Faster & Faster - Trailer
- The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid - Trailer
- Fastest - Trailer
- Hitting The Apex - Trailer
13.2 Racing Together
- YouTube: Racing Together Official Documentary
- Longer Version (redbull.com): Racing Together
- Longer Version (motogp.com with free account): Racing Together
13.3 Other documentaries
- Continental Circus (in French)
- RedBull Documentaries
Please feel free to ask any question in the comments, we're happy to help! Also, if anyone has other good recommendations, don't hesitate to add them in.
Posted Apr 13, 2022, 8:13 AM UTC · edited