Warning! Pineapple on pizza is discussed in this podcast. We’re back in Motorbike Racing’s finest eatery – and the name suggestions have started! On this occasion, Greg Haines is accompanied by The Netherlands’ online racer/commentator Niek van Gelder and none other than reigning British Superbike Champion Tommy Bridewell, who briefly leaves the ta…

Welcome to The Motorbike Racing Show’s virtual restaurant! In our first simulated culinary experience, Greg Haines is accompanied by Indonesian influencer and TV presenter Lucy Wiryono plus France's former World Superbike racer and double Superstock 1000 Champion Sylvain Barrier. Conversation topics include Pedro Acosta, Toprak Razgatlioglu, what M…

Double World Superbike Champion Alvaro Bautista joins Greg Haines for half an hour to discuss the current season and how he feels Scott Redding is talking ‘bulls***’ when it comes to weight limits. There’s also opinions on the new 2027 MotoGP regulations and plenty of questions from the listeners! Follow @GregHainesTV on social media! X - https://x…

When it comes to names in motorsport, they don’t get much bigger than that of Mario Andretti. Greg Haines is joined by the car racing legend in this Talking Away special. Topics include late greats John Surtees and Ayrton Senna as well as Ronnie Peterson, safety improvements over the decades and how the human element remains such a key part of spor…

It’s been one of the most newsworthy weeks in the history of motorcycle racing! As Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia ran into each other in MotoGP at Portimao, Toprak Razgatlioglu was stunningly overtaking Alvaro Bautista at the final corner for World Superbikes in Barcelona. Elsewhere, news of monumental proportions is brewing as F1's Liberty Media p…

MCN’s Michael Guy shares his opinions on the announcement that Fermín Aldeguer has signed a two-year MotoGP deal with Ducati – but what will this mean for everybody else? Nick Harris takes his turn in ‘Surtees Stories’, with a few other tales to boot, while Greg Haines brings all of the latest news from across the paddocks of MotoGP and World Super…

Greg Haines is joined by World Supersport championship leader Yari Montella following his impressive double in Australia. There’s also the first addition of ‘Surtees Stories’ in which Julian Ryder helps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of British legend John Surtees going down in history as a World Champion on both two wheels and four; Julian also…

Pol Espargaro drops in to join Greg prior to his Qatar debut as a pundit on Spanish television. Ahead of the 75th MotoGP anniversary season, the 2013 Moto2 World Champion discusses whether Marc Marquez can win in Doha and the ongoing conversation about slowing the bikes following Pol’s massive crash in Portugal last year. There’s also a test of Pol…

With Pecco Bagnaia signing a new Ducati MotoGP deal and rumours of Dorna being sold to Liberty Media, there’s a lot happening in motorbike racing! Greg Haines gets the latest from the top riders in the Jerez Moto2 and Moto3 test as well as insight from World Champions Neil Hodgson and James Toseland after a spellbinding start to the World Superbike…

Stand by for drama! It’s almost GO time! James Toseland and Greg Haines bring you the second part of their 2024 World Superbike Season Preview! In this feature-length episode there’s in-depth analysis into every team and rider on this year’s grid. Plus: the latest from the Phillip Island test and news from BSB and MotoGP. MISSED IT? Thursday 15th F…

Eurosport TV commentators Greg Haines and double World Superbike Champion, James Toseland, bring you the first part of their 2024 season preview. There’s conversation on new regulations, new circuits and safety as well as chat-chit about the different categories and rookie riders. Plus: the latest news from MotoGP and BSB as well as a call with new…

All of the latest bike racing news in 25 minutes! Greg Haines reviews the Sepang MotoGP test and we hear from Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Aleix Espargaro. There’s also World Superbike insight plus headlines from BSB, MotoAmerica and the sidecar community thanks to Barry Nutley. Plus: James Toseland’s 2024 season predictions and Chaz Davies drop…

It’s a packed Sunday show as Greg brings in all of the latest news from MotoGP, World Superbikes and BSB. There’s also Sylvain Barrier's special in-depth analysis from the Jerez WorldSBK test and our first ever ‘Soap Opera Moment of the Week’… Follow @GregHainesTV on social media! X - https://x.com/greghainestv Insta - https://www.instagram.com/gre…

MotoGP and World Superbike star, Danilo Petrucci, drops in for a chat about the season ahead and takes in some listener questions. Every Thursday, Greg Haines gets the latest news, results and opinions from the world of motorcycle racing. Follow @GregHainesTV on social media! X - https://x.com/greghainestv Insta - https://www.instagram.com/greghain…

New for 2024. Every Thursday, Greg Haines gets the latest news, results and opinions from the world of motorcycle racing. There’s conversation and insight on British Superbikes, MotoGP and World Superbikes with James Whitham, Josh Close and James Toseland. Follow @GregHainesTV on social media! X - https://x.com/greghainestv Insta - https://www.inst…

One week on from claiming the 2023 British Superbike title by just half a point in the closest finale ever, Tommy Bridewell lends 35 minutes of his time to Greg Haines. The ever candid 35-year-old from Wiltshire delves into what kind of relationship he really has with team-mate, Glenn Irwin, as well as expressing the mountain of emotion overcome fo…

Two weekends ago at Magny-Cours, the majority of the World Superbike paddock was perplexed as to why Alvaro Bautista was not handed a penalty for crashing into his Aruba Ducati team-mate, Michael Ruben Rinaldi. Heading into MotorLand Aragon this weekend, Eurosport TV commentator Greg Haines catches up with experienced riders Chaz Davies and Jules C…

After five weeks with no World Superbike action, the championship is back this weekend in France live on Eurosport and Discovery+. Commentator Greg Haines talks through what he considers the top points ahead of a baking hot French Round, ranging from Andrea Iannone to Adrian Huertas and the tragic loss of iconic motorcycle racing team boss, Paul Bi…

Ahead of the 2023 Isle of Man TT which starts this coming week, a new documentary is out entitled ‘No Room for Error’. After back-to-back viewing of all episodes, commentator and journalist Greg Haines gives his opinions on the programme which follows the dramas of last year's most challenging, dangerous and tragic motorsport event in the world. Fo…

Would you believe it? Toprak Razgatlioglu and manager Kenan Sofuoglu have shocked the motorcycle racing world with a move from Yamaha to BMW for the 2024 World Superbike Championship season. In the first edition of Talking Away in 5 Minutes, Greg Haines talks about the surprise move and possible consequences for other riders. Also available as a vi…

Greg travels to Madrid for a chat with Vanessa Guerra. With the exception of being a rider, there’s not much Vanessa hasn’t done in MotoGP. The conversation takes in her unique relationship with Marc Marquez, what it’s like being a team press officer at the top of motorcycle racing and her switch into the media which included the Inside Pass vlog w…

Steve Rider is a bona fide legend of British sports broadcasting. Talking Away in this episode, the BBC Grandstand turned ITV Sport anchorman has been there and done it in just about every sport imaginable. There’s plenty of nostalgia as Steve recalls the highest high of Lewis Hamilton winning the 2008 F1 world title on the last corner of the last …

In the first Talking Away race review, there’s two Gregs for the price of one as Greg Haines is joined by Polish commentator Greg Jędrzejewski. The key points are the new Sprint race, rider safety and the story of the weekend: Marc Marquez colliding with Jorge Martin and Miguel Oliveira. There’s reaction from MCN’s Michael Guy and insight from the …

In a Talking Away special, Greg is joined by Bob Warman MBE who this year celebrates half a century since his television debut in 1973. A well-known face and voice in The Midlands, Bob is recognised all over the United Kingdom chiefly for his news reporting on Central News, formerly ATV Today. In a life full of colour and movement, Bob discusses ho…

2023 sees both Pecco Bagnaia and Alvaro Bautista running No. 1 on their MotoGP and World Superbike Ducati machines. In MotoGP, it’s the first time the famous single digit has appeared on a bike for over ten years. With this in mind, should organisers make it mandatory for the top rider to use the lowest number? Greg is joined by a star panel made u…

Merry Christmas! Greg reunites with Phil Lennon and Andrew Cairns for a second Alan Partridge show complete with a festive feel. It was back in 1995 when Alan’s wife, Carol, left him for a fitness instructor. The team discuss how Alan coped (or didn’t) plus we revisit the classic ‘Bill Carr’ scene as previewed in December’s original Partridge episo…

Greg is joined by family members Andrew Cairns and Phil Lennon to discuss their all-time favourite comedy character, Alan Partridge. There’s memories and laughs in equal measure as the team dissect Alan’s personality and make some real-life comparisons. Also featuring plenty of memorable lines, a delve into Partridge’s past and loads of wonderful m…

Alvaro Bautista was sublime on his quest to the 2022 World Superbike title. However, some cried foul and said the Spaniard had an unfair weight advantage. A case of sour grapes or is there some truth in it? Greg chats with aerospace engineer turned bike racing man Nico Sartori who gives in-depth analysis of whether he feels a minimum combined rider…

Jules Cluzel is a French professional motorcycle racer. Soon to retire, the Grand Prix and World Supersport winner welcomes us into his Andorra home to discuss how it started, how he came to end his career and what he regards as his highlight. Following a string of serious accidents, there's major safety concerns about younger riders and a real dis…