Why Marc Márquez Crashes on Purpose (and How He Saves Them) | Highside/Lowside S11E08

Описание: Is Marc Márquez the greatest of all time? To kick off the 2026 MotoGP season, Zack and Spurg sit down with legendary racing journalist and historian Mat Oxley to discuss why Márquez is a "generational talent”. They dive into the incredible story of how Marc learned to save front-end slides with his elbows, the countless surgeries it took to keep him on the grid, and how Spain has created the most successful racing culture in the world.

The guys also take a look towards the future at the 2027 MotoGP rule changes that could reset the entire field—and whether Márquez’s body will let him stick around to see them.

This entire conversation was inspired by Mat’s new book, “Marc the Magnificent: Seven-times MotoGP King”. To check out Mat’s book for yourself, here is a link to his website: https://rvz.la/4tGVjwZ

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00:00 - Opening
00:53 - Sponsors/Ads
02:02 - The Warm-Up: Racing Viewership Is Up?

07:17 - Welcome Mat Oxley! What Does MotoGP Look Like in 2026?
12:16 - Spain: What Are They Putting In The Water Over There?
22:10 - Marc the Magnificent; Why is he Like That?
41:23 - Marc the Merciless; Can A Racer Be Too Aggressive?

1:01:52 - Middle Break

1:01:52 - Body Types and Motorcycle Racing
1:12:33 - Career-spanning Rule Changes, Forced Adaptation
1:28:57 - Retirement and Legacy (The goat Moto-Racer?)

1:39:33 - Engine Sound Guessing Game
1:49:56 - T-Shirt Winner + Listener Comment + A Special Guest
1:59:44 - Final Thought