Gas It Out
Gas It Out is a motorcycle racing podcast hosted by MotoGP broadcaster Gavin Emmett alongside former MotoGP racers and World Superbike Champions Neil Hodgson and Sylvain Guintoli. The trio discusses MotoGP, World Superbikes, and the biggest stories in racing every week, mixing insider knowledge, honest opinions, paddock gossip, and laughs. They also feature exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names and legends in the sport.
Episodes
Piña Coladas & Paddock Questions | Summer '26
Whether you’re stretched out on a beach, crawling through summer traffic or desperately trying to entertain the kids for another six weeks, Gas It Out is here with your MotoGP summer-break survival kit.This week, we hand the show over to you and dive into the listener mailbag. Gavin, Neil and Sylvain tackle your questions on the sound of the new 850cc bikes, the future of MotoGP, rider moves, raci
Left. The rest behind. | German GP Review
Marc Marquez arrived at the Sachsenring with one job and made it look ridiculously easy: pole position, Sprint victory, Grand Prix victory and the maximum 37 points.Gav, Neil and Sylvain ask whether we have ever seen a better rider and circuit combination, why Marc remains untouchable when the track keeps turning left, and whether he had considerably more speed in reserve.But with 11 rounds comple
All hail the Sachsen-king? | German GP Preview
Marc Márquez returns to the Sachsenring, a circuit where he's built one of the greatest records in Grand Prix history. Is anyone capable of stopping the Sachsen-King this weekend, or are another 37 points already heading his way?Gavin Emmett and Neil Hodgson look ahead to the German Grand Prix, discussing why Sachsenring suits Márquez so perfectly, whether Aprilia can finally spoil the party, and
Ai came, Ai saw, Ai conquered | Dutch TT Review
This week just Gav and Neil review a huge Dutch TT at Assen, where Ai Ogura claimed his first MotoGP victory and became Japan’s first premier-class winner for 22 years. Meanwhile, Sylvain gives us an update from Suzuka with incontinence pants on. True story!The boys get into Ogura’s calm, precise style, the way he fought back despite ride-height device problems, and why he now has to be taken seri
Marc Wins as Bez Banned | Czech GP Review
Gav, Neil and Sylvain look back at a dramatic Czech Grand Prix weekend when the championship reached boiling point. From Marco Bezzecchi’s suspension after "that" marshall incident to Marc Marquez’s brilliant Sunday win. There’s also Pecco Bagnaia’s Sprint success, Ai Ogura’s breakthrough weekend, Honda hope with Joan Mir, and a look ahead to Assen as Aprilia try to reset the title fight.Check out
Marquez on the hunt at Brno | Czech GP Preview
MotoGP heads back to Brno, and after Balaton Park, ahem, this feels like a proper circuit for proper Grand Prix racing.This week on Gas It Out, the gang preview the Czech GP, as Marc Marquez looks to keep closing the championship gap and Aprilia arrive at a circuit that should suit them.Brno gives MotoGP bikes room to breathe, so the boys discuss its brilliant layout, why riders love it, whether A
100 Not Out? Return of the Marc | Hungarian GP Review
Marc Marquez hits 100 Grand Prix wins in Hungary, but is it enough to harbour a championship hope?Gav, Neil and Sylvain review the Hungarian GP, including Marquez’s umpteenth comeback after an umpteenth surgery, another superb head-to-head with Pedro Acosta who once again flattered the KTM, Aprilia’s costly first-corner chaos, and the wider question of whether Balaton Park really should return as
Aprilia crash Ducati's Party | Italian GP review
Ducati turned up at Mugello ready to celebrate their centenary, but Aprilia had other ideas.This week on Gas It Out, we review a brilliant Italian Grand Prix weekend as Marco Bezzecchi delivered a dream Mugello victory, Jorge Martin completed an Aprilia one-two, and Pecco Bagnaia was left clinging on to third ahead of a charging Ai Ogura.It was probably Trackhouse’s strongest weekend yet, with Rau
Can Ducati Defend Mugello? | Italian GP Preview
After the relief of leaving Barcelona behind, MotoGP heads to one of the most spectacular racetracks in the world: Mugello.Ducati arrive at their home Grand Prix with high expectations during their centenary celebrations, but compatriots Aprilia are coming for them on Italian soil, with Marco Bezzecchi leading the championship and Jorge Martin firmly in the fight despite a torrid weekend in Catalo
Catalan Chaos | MotoGP dodges a bullet in Barcelona
When the championship leader barely gets a mention, you know there have been one or two talking points for the gang to get into.The Catalan Grand Prix gave us one of the most dramatic and frightening MotoGP weekends in recent memory, with huge crashes, multiple starts, injuries, tyre pressure penalties and a race winner whose brilliant performance almost became a side story.Gavin Emmett is joined
Easy as 1-2-3 | Aprilia dominate French GP
Aprilia made history at Le Mans with a stunning 1-2-3 in the French Grand Prix, as Jorge Martin completed the double and closed to within a single point of teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the MotoGP World Championship.Gavin Emmett is joined by Neil Hodgson and Sylvain Guintoli to dig into a huge weekend in France: Martin’s return to form, Bezzecchi’s new pressure from inside the same garage, Ai Ogura’
Encore une fois?! | French GP Preview
Le Mans is back, and so is one of the biggest weekends on the MotoGP calendar. Gavin, Neil and Sylvain preview the French Grand Prix, look at what makes the event so special, and ask whether the weather could once again turn the whole weekend upside down.They discuss Johann Zarco’s unforgettable win last year, Fabio Quartararo’s hopes of making an impact at home, and why Aprilia still look like th
Did Ducati deliver in Jerez? | Spanish GP review
Marc Marquez took sprint victory, Alex Marquez won the Grand Prix, and Ducati finally returned to the top step on Sunday in Jerez. But did they really deliver? Gavin, Neil and Sylvain look back on a Spanish Grand Prix that gave the Marquez brothers one win and one crash each, while Aprilia still left town looking like the bike to beat in MotoGP in 2026.The lads get into Marc’s extraordinary sprint
The Heat Is On in Jerez | Spanish GP Preview
MotoGP is back (at last!), and Jerez feels like a big one. Gav, Neil and Sylvain look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix and ask whether this is the weekend that could shape the title fight, with pressure building on Marc Marquez and Ducati in the face of Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi.There is also a look back at SG’s Le Mans 24 Hours effort before he heads straight into the London Marathon in full lea
MotoGP Q&A | 850s, reserve riders and Sylvain’s BSB comeback?
A Qatar-less week means it is time for a full Gas It Out Q&A.Gav, Neil and Sylvain dive into a stack of your questions, from MotoGP’s planned reserve rider rules to whether the 2027 850cc era could repeat the old 800cc problems. There is chat about Marc Márquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín in the title fight, Yamaha’s V4 development, Ducati’s direction, and why Friday can make or break a
Kevin Schwantz | A life spent sideways
He was cool before motorcycle racing knew how to market cool. Sending it way before Full Send became a thing.In this special episode of Gas It Out, Gavin Emmett, Neil Hodgson and Sylvain Guintoli sit down with 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz at his Texas ranch for a funny, honest and often fascinating deep dive into one of the most captivating careers the sport has ever seen. Brief but br
Title Threats? Aprili-Yeah! US GP Review
A slightly delayed review of the US MotoGP Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with Sylvain Guintoli back from testing duties in Le Mans.Back in the UK, Gavin Emmett, Neil Hodgson and Sylvain recap another huge weekend for Aprilia as Marco Bezzecchi made it three wins from three in 2026, and five in a row overall. At this point, do Aprilia have to be considered title favour
Men In Black | Chaotic Brazilian GP Review
MotoGP returned to Brazil… and what unfolded was one of the most chaotic race weekends in recent memory.In this episode of Gas It Out, Gavin Emmett, Neil Hodgson and Sylvain Guintoli break down everything from the Brazilian Grand Prix - the track issues, the delays, the atmosphere, and how the paddock handled a weekend that kept throwing up surprises.On track, Aprilia made a serious statement. Mar
The Kingmaker? Davide Brivio on Rossi, Raul and building champions
Trackhouse Aprilia's Davide Brivio joins the Gas It Out crew for an in-depth, revealing chat about what it really takes to build winners in MotoGP.From Valentino Rossi’s title-winning years to Suzuki’s fairytale success, and Trackhouse’s rise to the top with a revitalised Raul Fernández, Brivio explains how confidence, honesty, hard work and trust shape champions. He also talks MotoGP’s future, Li
Back in Brazil! | MotoGP Rd. 2 preview
MotoGP is back in Brazil for the first time since 2004, when both NH and SG went racing in Rio. This time it's to Goiania, MotoGP is heading into the unknown.A completely revamped circuit. No data. A potentially dirty track. And a revitalised fanbase ready to bring the noise.The boys break down who this weekend suits, why Marc Márquez could thrive, and whether Pedro Acosta or Marco Bezzecchi can s
MotoGP Test Riding Secrets 🔧 | Gas It Out Q&A
In this Gas It Out Q&A led by your listener questions Gavin, Neil and Sylvain answer on test riding, bike development, favourite circuits and life inside the paddock.If you enjoyed the episode, please like or leave us a review, and don't forget to send your own question to @gasitoutpod on Instagram. Also on YouTube - go and find the video of this episode there https://www.youtube.com
Acosta Wins, Ducati Wobbles, and THAT Penalty | Thai GP Review
The 2026 MotoGP season is underway and the Thai Grand Prix delivered plenty for the boys to talk about.Aprilia looked seriously impressive in Buriram, but should they have come away with more? Pedro Acosta and KTM leave Thailand leading the championship for the first time after Acosta’s maiden MotoGP win in the Sprint, although the circumstances around it sparked plenty of debate.Marc Marquez’s Gr
Aero, Aprilia, Adelaide... And Away We Go
First remote episode and we’re scattered across continents. Gav in Thailand, Neil about to board his long-haul, and Sylvain operating somewhere on his own time zone.The final MotoGP test at Buriram is done. The stopwatch has spoken. Ducati still look like the reference point, but Aprilia mean business. Marc Marquez had a couple of chastening crashes but isn’t exactly panicking anyone, and the aero
Our 2026 Predictions!
It’s prediction season. 2026 edition.Champions crowned in February. Careers written off before round one. Hot takes. Zero conviction.MotoGP. Moto2. Moto3. WorldSBK. Nobody is safe.We make our calls for the year ahead and put them on record. This episode should definitely not be clipped, bookmarked or weaponised against us in six months’ time.@gasitoutpod on Instagram - DM us your questionslinktr.e
Gas It Out IS BACK!! With a third wheel
Gav, Neil and Sylvain discuss the start of testing for 2026 in Sepang with a few key observations from the test-veteran Frenchman. Check out YouTube for a video version of the pod, and get in contact with the boys @gasitoutpod on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gas It Out - Episode 30 - Shane "Shakey" Byrne
Six-time British Superbike Champion Shane "Shakey" Byrne chats through his horrific neck injury, life as a pundit, and all things racing as he tells a tale or two from his revelatory new book "Unshakeable". The BSB star also chats about his stints in MotoGP and World Superbikes, and explains why he's not ready to call time on his racing career just yet.Check out YouTube for a video version of the
Gas It Out - Episode 29 - Another Top 5 in 5
Neil Hodgson and Gavin Emmett discuss the Top 5 talking points from the MotoGP and World Superbike paddocks ahead of the San Marino GP and following on from the Aragon SBK double-header. From Covid-19 testing to the future of some of MotoGP's most successful riders like Rossi and Dovizioso. Remember #Top5in5 for a chance to win some Triumph goodies.Check out YouTube for a video version of the pod,
Gas It Out - Episode 28 - John Hopkins
Former MotoGP star John Hopkins joins the boys for a heartfelt chat through his rollercoaster career; from being thrown into the bear pit as the youngest-ever 500cc rider, to earning factory backing from Suzuki and Kawasaki, before the lows of injuries and off-track issues took their toll as he reinvented himself as a Superbike rider on the British, American and world stage."Hopper" is now helping
Gas It Out - Episode 27 - Top 5 in 5
Neil and Gav dissect the Top 5 motorcycle racing stories of the week, as ranked by a mathematical algorithm acquired at great expense to the podchat. Chewing the fat between the back to back Austrian/Styrian MotoGP events. Zarco vs. Morbidelli, Rossi and Viñales's miracle in the mountains, Pol Espargaro vs. Miguel Oliveira, Danilo Petrucci vs. Aleix E, and Hafizh Syahrin's big off all go under Hod
Gas It Out - Episode 26 - Hervé Poncharal
Mettez les gaz!!!! A paddock legend in MotoGP, and perhaps the most charming man in the sport, Red Bull KTM Tech3 boss and IRTA President Hervé Poncharal rendez-vous with Neil and Gav from his hotel balcony in the Austrian hills. Fresh from KTM winning their first race, the Frenchman delves behind the scenes to give a snapshot of life in a Covid-affected MotoGP paddock, and running a satellite tea
Gas It Out - Episode 25 - Just Neil and Gav
With wall to wall bike racing this weekend, and guests all busy racing, the boys give a quick summary of the lie of the land across all the circuit racing disciplines from Triumph HQ in Leicestershire.Check out YouTube for a video version of the pod, and get in contact with the boys @gasitoutpod on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gas It Out - Episode 24 - Leon Haslam
Been there, done that! Leon Haslam is still going strong at 37, and currently riding a factory-backed Fireblade for Team HRC in the World Superbike Championship. The former British champion has done it all though, across production racing and all MotoGP classes, he has mixed with the best time and time again over the years. He prepares to restart a year in development with Honda in SBK by chatting
Gas It Out - Episode 23 - Julian Ryder
With a freshly drawn pint of bitter in hand, Julian Ryder may be watching the MotoGP racing from at home on his sofa but his knowledge and passion for the sport still shines through. The journalist-commentator has been a familiar face and voice to those following elite level motorcycle racing for years, and with an anecdote for every occasion, he makes this episode one of those fascinating discuss
Gas It Out - Episode 22 - Jack Miller
Jack and cokes at the ready for a special 2020 season-opening celebratory episode of Gas It Out with pod favourite, Pramac Ducati's Jack Miller. Having signed for the factory Ducati MotoGP team in 2021, the Aussie is full of confidence and has nothing to lose heading into the shortened racing season. The Queenslander talks maturity, motocross and shoeys with the boys. Don't forget a video version
Gas It Out - Episode 21 - Sylvain Guintoli
Another Guinness man, perhaps surprisingly for a Frenchman, but the Suzuki test rider and former WorldSBK champ Sylvain Guintoli is no stranger to the pub, living now with his wife and five kids in the East Midlands of England. The amiable YouTube star(!) chats about the Suzuki GSV-RR ready to race finally in MotoGP in 2020, missing out on a World Endurance Championship medal, and French exchange
Gas It Out - Episode 20 - Bradley Smith
In between supping pints of Guinness, Bradley Smith also races motorcycles, and does very well at it too. The Aprilia MotoGP official test rider confirms to Gas It Out that he WILL take part in the eagerly-awaited opening MotoGP race of the year, and discusses how he is preparing to be back in the shark tank that is the pinnacle of the sport. And also what seasonal produce he'd put in his soup. Do
Gas It Out - Episode 19 - James Whitham
James Whitham has done it all in motorcycling... a British Superbike Champion and former World Superbike, World Supersport, GP and TT campaigner (among many others) and now well-respected TV pundit, the straight-talking Yorkshireman now gets to add Gas It Out to the CV. I'm sure he's delighted. Yes, Hodgy, Gav and the Gas It Out Guests are back with the motorcycle racing season imminent.Check out
Gas It Out - Episode 18 - Colin Edwards
Yee-haw! Chuck a couple of rocks in a Tito's handmade vodka, mix it with anything (but not what looks like coke in the plastic bottle) and have a listen to double World Superbike Champ, MotoGP stalwart and fellow BT Sport pundit Colin "Texas Tornado" Edwards. From his motocross dad shed, Colin joins the boys to discuss the fun of being teammates with the likes of Valentino Rossi and Noriyuki Haga,
Gas It Out - Episode 17 - Danilo Petrucci
Get your litre and a half of beer charged, and get ready for Danilo Petrucci’s bar crawl around his home town of Terni. The affable factory Ducati Team rider discusses being a full suitcase heavier than other MotoGP riders, the “cruel” world of contract negotiations and the rumours around his seat for 2021. The self-deprecating Italian also reveals his possible shock Dakar-switch dream, the propos
Gas It Out - Episode 16 - Lucio Cecchinello
Decant yourself a glass of Brunello di Montalcino, and settle in for an absorbing chat with the LCR Honda Team owner and principal Lucio Cecchinello, himself a seven-time grand prix winner. Having been living in the team’s workshop during lockdown (and drinking the entire reserves of hospitality wine!), the expressive Italian narrates some incredible stories about his career and some of the riders
Gas It Out - Episode 15 - Franco Morbidelli
Squeeze some extra lime into your caipirinha as the boys catch up with the Italo-Brazilian 2017 Moto2 World Champion and current Petronas SRT Yamaha rider Franco Morbidelli. The uber-cool "Franky" is perhaps the most laid-back rider on the MotoGP grid, and gives out advice about how to take things easy, how he likes a good curry, and how he intends to make an impact when MotoGP gets going again. H
Gas It Out - Episode 14 - Niall Mackenzie
Pop an umbrella in your Bacardi and Coke and tune in for tales aplenty from three-time British Superbike Champion and 500cc GP legend Niall Mackenzie. The popular Scot chats to the boys about racing among the greats in the golden era of the 500s, including which of them didn’t know when to stop drinking. He recounts how he was offered retirement as a motivation tool, which of his BSB racing sons T
Gas It Out - Episode 13 - Cal Crutchlow
Crack open your can of ale ready to cheers, because to celebrate VE day in the UK, the only Brit in MotoGP, Cal Crutchlow, joins Neil and Gav from California. A former World Supersport Champion, and three-time MotoGP race winner the LCR Honda Castrol rider gives away some of Marc Marquez's data secrets, divulges how to negotiate a MotoGP contract, explains where the British Quartararo is coming fr
Gas It Out - Episode 12 - James Toseland
Grab yourself a tumbler full of single-malt whisky and settle in for a fascinating and revealing catch-up with the two-time World Superbike Champion, rock-star, TV pundit and property mogul - the over-talented James Toseland. He discusses his latest surgeries, the tough start to his racing career, as well as his grandpa rejecting his hand-me-downs and Paolo Nutini getting his ear chewed off. Check
Gas It Out - Episode 11 - Jonathan Rea
With your espresso martini in hand, take a moment to enjoy an eye-opening chat with the five-time World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea MBE. The record-breaker opens up about his future, MotoGP offers, relations with his rivals, as well as amazing revelations about his pre-race hamburger diet, arm-wrestling with Marc Marquez and trying to beat a six-year-old at FIFA. Check out YouTube for a video
Gas It Out - Episode 10 - Dougie Lampkin
Rack yourself up a #cottongin and allow the soothing Yorkshire tones of 12-time World Trial Champ Dougie Lampkin melt your eardrums. Doug charts his carrot cake fitness regime, knocking down an ornate wall with his bike at Goodwood, getting arrested for illegal beach riding and Robbie Williams, Rob to his pals, singing the theme to Kickstart. Did Hodgy mention #cottongin?Check out YouTube for a vi
Gas It Out - Episode 09 - Sam Lowes
Settle yourself in with a Disaronno and Coke and hear some of those comical top bunk stories from the older half of the Lowes twins, Sam. The former World Supersport Champion and current Marc VDS Moto2 rider chats about using an alias of his brother on dates, how Aleix Espargaro is one of the good guys, mammoth press-up sessions before racing, and having posters of Chris Walker on his wall #stalke
Gas It Out - Episode 08 - Scott Redding
Another long one, but this is searingly brutal honesty from the reigning British Superbike Champion Scott Redding. He discusses everything from being scared while racing, to the rivals he's rated or not, the frustrations of MotoGP and the possibility of a return, his hopes for World Superbike, and what food he would choose upon leaving a club at 4am. All the important stuff. Check out YouTube for
Gas It Out - Episode 07 - Brad Binder
Is he a MotoGP rider yet? Or doesn’t it count because he still hasn’t made his debut? We’re not sure, and nor is Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder, who chats to the lads while still eagerly awaiting his maiden premier class outing. The chilled-out South African gives the lowdown on lockdown in SA, teaches Hodgy about braai, and discusses the possible return of MotoGP to the rainbow nation.
Gas It Out - Episode 06 - John McGuinness
The boys enjoy a candid and comical conversation with the 23-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness, whose ability to tell a tale is up there with his talent for getting the most out of the mountain course. Find out why Foggy still owes him £30, and why he ranks a 10th place finish as one of his greatest-ever achievements.Check out YouTube for a video version of the pod, and get in contact wit
Gas It Out - Episode 05 Suzi Perry
TV Presenter Suzi Perry becomes the first female and first non-racer to get to Gas It Out with Gav and Hodgy, and let's the boys into the secrets behind her career in motorsports as well as serving up a few stories from the paddock over the years. This one's a long one so strap yourselves in!Check out YouTube for a video version of the pod, and get in contact with the boys @gasitoutpod on Instagra
Gas It Out - Episode 04 - Guy Martin
The world's most famous lorry mechanic joins Hodgy and Gav for a chat, albeit sounding like he is down a hole, wearing scuba gear, submerged in engine oil. Perhaps he was. The all-round legend that is former TT racer Guy Martin brings his best to the pod, without the mention of a cup of tea once. This time, don't blame Gav for the sound quality! And stay for the extras to see just how utterly use
Gas It Out - Episode 03 - John McPhee
Twice a grand prix winner, John McPhee rides a Honda for the Petronas Sprinta Racing team in the Moto3 World Championship, finishing fifth in the world in 2019. The Scot reveals how much some of his rivals are PAYING to take part in the championship, and which of the world champions he raced again that he doesn't really rate!! He also gives advice on how to pronounce the name of his hometown (we'r
Gas It Out - Episode 02 - Alex Lowes
Episode 2 and Gav & Hodgy (Godgy) are joined by the current leader of the World Superbike Championship, Kawasaki Racing Team's Alex Lowes. One half of the #22 twins with brother Sam (who rides in Moto2), Alex dishes the dirt on his top-bunk brother as well as revealing the mental challenges of racing at the top level and lining up as the multi-World Champ Jonathan Rea's teammate.*Stick around at t
Gas It Out - Episode 01 - Jake Dixon
World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson joins MotoGP broadcaster Gavin Emmett for a brand new motorcycle racing podcast “Gas It Out”. At least that’s what it’s called for now! The BT Sport pundits chat about what’s going on in the world of bike racing, albeit not much after the delay to the start of the 2020 season. In this first, impromptu episode, made as a result of the Coronavirus lockdown, Godg
