This week on the Racing Back MotoGP podcast, MotoGP legends Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by renowned Dutch MotoGP commentator and journalist Hans van Loozenoord, leading the pilgrimage to Assen on what will be his 62nd visit to the Dutch TT.Assen is unique in that at has been in the GP calendar since the championship’s inception in 1949. It has changed in places but it is still one of the best tracks there is Hans has reported on most of those races and is uniquely placed to explain the mystique of everyone’s favourite race.The Racing Back PaddockIf you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming soon.Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, journalists and insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.

In this episode of Racing Back, MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by the ever-insightful Peter Clifford.

This time, Peter takes listeners inside the world of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, revealing exactly how one of the most successful rider development programmes in motorsport operates.

From the selection process and the qualities organisers seek in young talent to the realities of life inside the programme, Peter offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to progress through the ranks of motorcycle racing.

The conversation also highlights the remarkable number of riders who have graduated from the Rookies Cup and gone on to become Grand Prix stars, underlining just how influential the programme has become in shaping the future of MotoGP.

Packed with insight, stories and plenty of surprises, this is another essential listen for anyone passionate about motorcycle racing.

In this episode

• The origins and purpose of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
• How riders are selected for the programme
• What qualities organisers look for in young talent
• The challenges facing aspiring racers
• Famous graduates of the Rookies Cup
• Why the programme continues to shape the future of MotoGP

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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders and insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.

In this episode of Racing Back, MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by MotoGP legend Randy Mamola.

One of the sport's most popular personalities returns to the podcast to look ahead to the upcoming challenges of Brno and Assen, offering his unique perspective on the championship.

Packed with Randy's trademark enthusiasm, humour and insight, this episode is another fantastic conversation covering both the present and future of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

And Randy wants to hear from you — listeners are invited to submit questions for his next appearance on the show.

• Looking ahead to Brno and Assen

• Listener questions for Randy's next appearance

• Randy Mamola's analysis of the current MotoGP world

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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders and insiders sharing stories, opinions and insights from the world of MotoGP and motorcycle racing.