Nick Harris blog
A recap from the former MotoGP™ commentator articles
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If ever a country deserves a World Champion
The lack of success by Dutch riders in the World Championship has never kept the fans away, but there are signs they could be rewarded for such loyalty
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All roads lead south for Pedro
The diamond of a racetrack carved out of the sun-blessed Andalusian hills has seen it all before, but this one could surpass all the previous 39 occasions
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The spirit of Soichiro Honda will put them back on track
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris takes a dive through Honda's history to see how they can overcome their modern problems
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Marc’s American Dream
Marc Marquez is packing his Stetson hat and snake-skinned cowboy boots ready for this weekend as he aims to end his MotoGP™ victory drought
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That very first superstar
To continue the celebration of the 75th anniversary of World Championship motorcycle racing Nick Harris’ personal memories of the decades move onto the fifties and a trailblazer
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The Special One
Jose Mourinho waved the chequered flag in Portimao as several riders put their name forward to be crowned 'The Special One' at the Portuguese GP
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Without them, none of this would have happened
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the World Championship, Nick Harris takes a personal look back through the decades. He starts this week when it all started in 1949
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Only one winner in the desert showdown
Three global sporting events took place in the Middle East last weekend, but there was one that stood out above the rest according to Nick Harris
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The wait has always been worth it
Nick Harris looks ahead to the 2024 season and recalls the excitement at the start of some seasons gone by for very different reasons
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MotoGP™ A-listers are on the track
Nick Harris looks back on the 2023 season in his final blog of the year
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Mind game masters
After a fascinating weekend in Valencia, Nick Harris runs us through some of the riders who mastered the art of mind games
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Never say never, but history is against Jorge
Ahead of the final race of the season, Nick Harris recalls other times when the title was still on the line as the curtains came down on a season
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Settling Pecco and Jorge rather than starting in Qatar
Traditionally the season opener, Lusail finds itself in the unusual place of potentially being a Championship deciding circuit this weekend
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Can Bautista do a Bayliss?
In his latest blog, legendary commentator Nick Harris looks back at the Australian’s heroics at the final round of 2006.
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The next Marc Marquez faces his biggest test yet
Former MotoGP™ commentator looks at the weight of expectation of Pedro Acosta, and how others with such fanfare have done in the premier class
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Worth the wait
Former MotoGP™ commentator reflects on Johann Zarco's journey to MotoGP™ glory, and has a look at some other long awaited wins
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52 overtakes and 13 lead changes - Overtaking Island
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris pays tribute to Phillip Island by taking us a trip down memory lane!
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Marquez signs on to join exclusive top five club
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris takes a deep dive into other great World Champions that jumped to different machinery during their careers
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Be prepared - it could decide the Championship
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris reflects on two stunning weekends in India and Japan, where riders were up against the elements
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Dani brings back memories of Japanese wildcards!
Nick Harris takes a look through some of the most memorable one-off appearances we've seen through history at the Asian rounds
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A giant step for MotoGP™ into a new world!
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris looks ahead to a historic weekend in India for the sport
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The Godfather of MotoGP™
Nick Harris pays tribute to the late, great Mike Trimby
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MotoGP™ magic carpet ride to Misano
Nick Harris explains all about the drive from Bologna airport to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
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Veijer rewards those loyal Dutch fans
The Moto3™ rookie bagged his country's first World Championship pole position since 1999, and former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris has a dive through the Netherlands' rich history in the sport
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Aleix an inspiration to others at perfect venue
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Rins has pushed over the first domino
Nick Harris takes a look back at some other huge silly season moves, including Rossi in 2004, as we get set to learn more in the coming weeks
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Silverstone led the revolution
Ahead of the upcoming British GP, Nick Harris looks back to where it all started at the classic venue and what change it led in the World Championship
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Three GPs in 15 days – I’d never had made it
Triple-headers weren’t a thing in the past as Nick Harris remembers when Assen to Spa was the most memorable back-to-back races
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The Italian Job
Nick Harris delves into the rise of European manufacturers in MotoGP™ - and the struggles Honda and Yamaha currently face
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Genius of the Swinging Sixties
In his latest blog, Nick Harris remembers Hans-Georg Anscheidt ahead of his induction as a MotoGP™ Legend
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Nice to be so wrong
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris pays tribute to MotoGP™ Legend to be Andrea Dovizioso ahead of his induction at the Italian GP
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MotoGP™ fans are a savvy lot
Nick Harris pays homage to racing fans who turn up to events through thick and thin
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The birth of a dream in a very different world
Nick Harris remembers the early days of the World Championship after a historic 1000th GP at Le Mans
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500 Grands Prix – the perfect homesickness cure
Ahead of a trip to Le Mans for the 1000th GP, Nick Harris has a look back at where it all started for him
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Dani made my week
Former commentator Nick Harris praises the heroics of Pedrosa in Jerez and explains how MotoGP™ riders are as tough as they come
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Blood brothers – the feud continues
Nick Harris explores Alex Marquez & Luca Marini following in the footsteps of their older brothers
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Two true World Champions who fought for the future
Nick Harris takes a look at how and why the legacies of MotoGP™ Legends Kenny Roberts and Valentino Rossi live on in the sport today
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Sometimes it's great to just be a MotoGP™ fan
Nick Harris looks back on another memorable weekend of action as the Tissot Sprint delivered once again
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Rip up those record books Pecco
Nick Harris looks back on a history-making weekend for Bagnaia in Portugal
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Rather a good way to earn a living
Ahead of some 2023 track debuts, Nick Harris recalls his first visits to circuits outside of Europe while working the MotoGP™ beat
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