This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by renowned MotoGP technical journalist, author and motorcycle technology expert Neil Spalding.

Neil is the author of the acclaimed MotoGP Technology series and has spent years documenting the technical development of the premier class and the extraordinary machines that compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing.

In this fascinating conversation, Nick, Jules and Neil explore the technology and engineering that sit at the heart of MotoGP.

From the development of the motorcycles and the work of the engineers to the constant search for performance, technology plays a huge role in determining how the sport evolves.

But its influence goes much further than the motorcycle itself.

Technical development affects the way teams work, the demands placed on riders, the way circuits and venues operate and, ultimately, the experience that fans have when they watch MotoGP.

Neil brings his unique knowledge and experience to explain what is happening behind the scenes and why those seemingly tiny technical details can have such a huge impact on the sport we see on Sunday.

A fascinating look at the side of MotoGP that isn't always immediately visible – but without which the sport simply couldn't exist at the level we know today.

Another episode of Racing Back NOT TO BE MISSED.

• Neil Spalding's career in MotoGP technical journalism
• The technology behind modern Grand Prix motorcycles
• How engineering drives the development of the sport
• The relationship between rider, bike and engineering team
• How technology affects teams and race venues
• The impact of technical development on the fan experience
• Why understanding the technology adds another dimension to MotoGP

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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring World Champions, legendary riders, engineers, technical journalists and paddock insiders sharing incredible stories and first-hand insights from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing, motorcycle technology and the history of the sport.