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Marc Marquez declared fit for Race 3 So, unless you've been living under a rock, you may have noticed that a certain Marc Marquez has made his return to the MotoGP paddock. His return comes after a 9 month absence due to complications with an arm injury he picked up in the opening round of the delayed 2020 season.  Up and down social media, the question on everyone's mind and Twitter timeline, has been: 'how will he perform?' And from a pundit's point of view, let alone a fan's, it really is the most anticipated part of the 2021 season. Marc has been the reference for so many, for so long, and he truly is the most talented rider of his generation. For such a complication to arise, at the very pinnacle of his career, is a twist that not many, if any, could have possibly predicted.  But from my side - as both a fan and hopefully a future pundit - I'm just beyond thrilled to have him back in the paddock. Even if he comes dead last, which to be honest would be t...

Fausto Gresini in his racing days On 23rd February 2021, we lost an icon of motorcycle racing. Fausto Gresini sadly lost his fight against Covid-19 and the entire paddock is worse off for his absence. The man was not only a double World Champion himself, he helped many riders on to achieve their own dreams in Grand Prix racing and I think a legend like that deserves to be honored. So, in tribute, here are the great man's highlights - may he Rest in Peace. Gresini was born in Imola on January 23rd 1961. Of course, coming from an area that boasts one of the greatest race tracks in the world, it was almost pre-destined that the man would become a racer. And what a racer he was. In the 11 years he was actively racing; the man won the 125cc World Title twice - once in 1985 and once in 1987 - both times on Garelli machinery. He also piloted his Garelli bike to claim Vice-Champion in 1986, as well as in 1991 and 1992, following his switch to Honda machinery. Over the course of his career,...

In MotoGP  and F1 you have the best racers in the world. Over the (many) years these championships have raged, fans have been treated to some incredible, heart wrenching, stunning, nails bitten down to the knuckles racing action and they show no sign of letting up any time soon. This is great news obviously, but there are some concerning aspects associated with the sports that should be highlighted, and that is the issue of the funny fast guys. Jack Miller and Daniel Ricciardo are two of the most loved names on the grid: Miller for MotoGP and Ricciardo for F1. Both are incredible racers in their own rights - Miller showing incredible tenacity when in the fight for podium positions and wins and Ricciardo the king of overtaking moves - however, the reason for their popularity seems to have less to do with their racing and more to do with their jokey media friendly personalities. Don't get me wrong. I adore both racers and I have spent a long time watching videos of them joking around...