How MotoGP World Championship & Rally Dakar Logistics Work
- R&C
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 6
Raul Castells, CEO of R&C Sports Events Logistics, joins the Fast & Curious podcast to uncover the curiosities and the rarely imagined side of motorsport logistics
With years of experience as former Team Manager of Honda HRC for the Dakar Rally and currently overseeing logistics operations for MotoGP World Championships, Raúl brings a clear, honest, and direct perspective on the behind-the-scenes challenges of moving equipment — and what happens when things don’t go according to plan.
In this episode of Fast & Curious, our Founder and CEO Raul Castells was invited to speak about exactly that: the invisible logistics that keep the motorsport world running. Over the course of more than 120 minutes, he explores multiple connected topics that define what it truly means for teams to manage logistics across two of the most demanding and internationally recognized championships.
Topics covered in this episode
Introduction (00:00)
How logistics work in races outside of Europe (01:30)
The logistics cost of the MotoGP World Championship (08:00)
Transporting all MotoGP media equipment (13:30)
Who is responsible for paying the logistics costs? (18:15)
Transporting tires: can it affect performance? (23:00)
Teams that invest the most in MotoGP (34:00)
Logistics in the Dakar Rally (41:15)
Working as Honda HRC Team Manager in the Dakar (51:45)
The Road Book in the Dakar (1:05:45)
Top riders he worked with as a team manager (1:10:30)
Why hasn’t Joan Barreda been able to win a Dakar? (1:14:00)
Why should you listen to this episode?
If you're a motorsport fan, this is your chance to explore the other side of racing—the part you don’t usually see, but that’s just as thrilling and essential. Gaining this knowledge gives you a fuller understanding of the sport you love.
If you work in logistics or event management, you'll walk away with powerful insights into how this field is applied under extreme conditions—stretching what you know to its limits and expanding it with new perspectives.
And if you're simply curious about how world-class competitions are organized, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories and surprising details from Raul’s professional journey, including unexpected moments and high-stakes decisions.
Once again, we’d like to thank the Fast & Curious team for opening the mic to us and giving us the opportunity to share our side of the story. And get ready for some behind-the-scenes secrets and epic tales from the world of high-speed racing.
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