The Circuit of the Americas has been Marc Marquez's playground in years gone by. Does that mean another double victory is a certainty this weekend as MotoGP returns to Austin? Will challenges likely come from brother Alex and Pecco Bagnaia, as witnessed in the first rounds? Or can last year's winners Aprilias or Pedro Acosta get in on the act?

We also discuss our favourite American Grand Prix riders of all time, the difficulties facing young Americans getting into the MotoGP paddock these days, and the series' potential increased presence in the US of A in the future in this week's show.

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