This year's MotoGP championship is proving to be one of the most dramatic and unpredictable in recent memory.

We've had major crashes, last corner overtakes for the win, and drivers flinging themselves off their bikes at break-neck speeds to avoid catastrophe.

That's exactly what happened to Maverick Viñales, who at the end of the Red Bull Ring's pit straight at 218hm/h, found himself with no brakes and had to jump off his bike to avoid ploughing into the barrier.

He slid across the track for 6 seconds, which included two impacts pulling a G-force of over 20-times the force of gravity. It's just a taste of the dangers MotoGP drivers - possibly the most fearless drivers in motorsport - face every race.

This season sees absent champions, new winners emerging, and new circuit to explore. As fans are set to return to the track next week, we look at why this year is shaping up to be the one to convert new fans to the sport.

We're also getting you up to speed for next year's Dutch Grand Prix, plus hear from a 14-year-old Japanese karter who moved halfway across the world, alone, to make it in motorsport.

Marc Marquez's absence from the first five races of the season is akin to Lewis Hamilton missing one-third of the Formula 1 season. It's huge.

His injury in the first race has provided an opportunity for drivers new and returning to make a name for themselves, and could see a new name on the championship by the end of the season.

Our latest blog delves into five reasons why you should be tuning in this year if you haven't already.

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This weekend marks the first major motorsport event with fans in the grandstands. Last-minute tickets for the San Marino MotoGP are still available.

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There wasn't a fan of Formula 1 who wasn't looking forward to the first Dutch Grand Prix in over 30 years.

The race sold out in minutes, with the Orange Army set to come out in force to create an atmosphere that isn't seen anywhere else in the world.

It will be making its welcome return in 2021, and ticket packages are still available. So to prepare you for the big race, take the Zanvoort quiz to get up to speed on this historic circuit.

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The 2020 Netherlands Grand Prix sold out in minutes, but ticket packages for the 2021 race are still available.

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MEET KANATO LE

We've all dreamed of quitting our job, going travelling and pursuing our dream. But, you probably didn't think about it before you turned 13 years old, did you?

Kanato Le did. He wanted to pursue his dream career in motor racing, so left Tokyo alone to race in the UK and Europe. In our latest blog focussing on young drivers, Kanato tells us about why he took that decision, how he adapted, and what he's learnt.

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OTHER THINGS YOU'VE GOT TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK

There's been plenty of racing action this weekend, not least the Belgian F1 Grand Prix. If you missed any of it, we've got you covered.

As always, Autosport, Motorsport.TV and Motorsport Games take you to the heart of the action. Find the best motorsport coverage and content - from features to live streams - this week below.