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# MotoGP Podcast: Marini on VR46 realities and the weight debate
- URL: https://www.the-race.com/motogp/motogp-podcast-marini-on-vr46-realities-and-the-weight-debate/
- Published: 2022-11-18T07:21:58.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-15T17:57:04.000Z
- Description: VR46 Ducati MotoGP rider Luca Marini joins The Race MotoGP Podcast to discuss the case for a minimum weight rule and what makes him one of the most eloquent figures in the field
- Author: Jack Cozens
- Tags: MotoGP, #image-center-center

VR46 Ducati MotoGP rider Luca Marini joins The Race MotoGP Podcast for this week’s episode.

The 25-year-old Italian, brother of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, ended his second season in the premier class in 12th place and will remain with the Rossi-owned VR46 outfit next year.

Marini speaks to Simon Patterson and Valentin Khorounzhiy about his MotoGP methods and the balancing act between camaraderie and high-stakes competition within Rossi’s increasingly-successful VR46 Academy talent programme.

As the tallest rider in MotoGP, at 184cm according to the series, he also outlines his position on a combined rider/bike minimum weight and why he feels the series should take action in this regard.

Finally, Marini – increasingly regarded by a few as one of the grid’s most eloquent and thoughtful figures – explains his attitude towards the media and opens up on whether he’s uncomfortable facing questions about his legend brother.

– Listen on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-race-motogp-podcast/id1501844351?ref=the-race.com)  
– Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/7iL1ORqvrh8TQ9D5nE4yHA?ref=the-race.com)