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Adam, David and Neil are joined by the exceptionally knowledgeable Peter Bom at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to talk about the championship decider at the SolidarityGP, how riders cope with pressure, how tyres could be the lottery factor in Catalunya and a host of other topics

Bumper episode this week as Adam, David, Neil and Steve talk about the 2024 MotoGP finale and some of their thoughts on a possible outcome (as well as previous last round showdowns). Daniele Romagnoli and Cristian Gabarrini, Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia’s Crew Chiefs, preview the final stage of the title fight, and Adam speaks with Aleix Espargaro ahead of his closing Grand Prix as a full-time MotoGP racer.

With Neil beset with jetlag; Adam, David and Steve roam the entries from Patreon and the Paddock Pass Podcast subscribers for post-Sepang questions for this show. Some interesting topics on the table! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Adam, David and a Sepang-based Neil get together to talk about the latest swing in the twilight stages of 2024 MotoGP, the furnace of Malaysia where the pressure was acute and the implications of another engaging episode of this year’s championship.

After the serious flooding in Valencia, the final round of the MotoGP season is in some doubt. Neil is joined by Peter McLaren to discuss the ramifications of this week’s terrible events on the championship, and the likelihood a race taking place at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in a fortnight’s time. Could there be an alternative circuit? Or an alternative date? What do the riders want to do? And how did the two title contenders fare when faced with the press?

On this week's Thailand Grand Prix Discussion show we talk about Pecco Bagnaia's performance and whether Sunday's win was up there with his best, and whether he can count on any support from his fellow Ducati men in the two races that remain. We also look at KTM and ask is it the bike or the riders that perform well in slippery conditions and a host of other topics are covered. We also preview Sepang to talk about the Maniac's return to MotoGP. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

It was a wet and slightly wild one for round eighteen of 2024 MotoGP at the Chang International Circuit. Adam, David and Neil go over the talking points from Buriram as the championship ‘rack’ winds on a few notches. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Adam and Neil have been getting clammy at the Chang International Circuit as the eighteenth round of 2024 cranks up the heat and two titles are still on the line. The Paddock Pass Podcast crew are joined by top journalist and good egg, Peter McLaren, to chat about the initial buzz at Thailand (no, not the mosquitos)… If you'd like to listen to our full Paddock Notes show sign up as a Paddock Insider at Patreon.com/PaddockPassPodcast

Is Toprak's WorldSBK title the most unexpected in the history of the series? Steve and Gordo look back at the final round of the 2024 campaign and Toprak Razgalioglu's confirmation as the Superbike World Champion for the second time. The Turkish rider is now unquestionably the best rider on the grid but what makes him special? We grabbed Phil Marron and Kenan Sofuglu to talk about when they believed they could win the title and the mentality of Toprak. Kenan's insight is very interesting as he talks about positivity rather than aggression being the key to winning in motorcycle racing. Steve also reminds Gordo of what we expected from Toprak back in January when they went to the the Spanish venue for pre-season testing.   With Nicolo Bulega winning two races and Alvaro Bautista suffering another crash the future of Ducati is also a talking point. Who's the team leader for the red bikes in 2025? Alex Lowes' successful campaign is discussed as is the toughest season of Jonathan Rea's career. The show wraps up with title talk in WorldSSP, WorldSSP300 and the WorldWCR series

The malaise from Motegi was carried away by the Phillip Island breeze for what was another enthralling chapter of 2024 MotoGP. A little bit more tension with just three rounds to go this season. Here are the talking points from Australia with a time-pressed Neil in the Media Centre and a sleep-deprived Adam and David trying their best! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Pic by www.motogp.com

After the closest finish in WorldSBK history, just 0.003s, the title fight between Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega will go to the final round of the year. With 46 points seperating the duo Toprak needs to finish in third position on Saturday to clinch his second title. The Turkish rider held a media debrief at the Jerez Circuit today and as ever Steve, Gordo and Ivo were on had to dissect the news. Toprak is relaxed and ready to win and you can hear what he had to say on today's pod. We are also joined by Kawasaki's Alex Lowes as he walks through the media centre. The Phillip Island racer talks about his highlights of the season.

Adam catches Neil, post evening-scoff in Cowes, Phillip Island, to talk about the news and comments from the first day of activity in Australia and Neil also has a chat with a special guest: Chris Vermeulen. To listen to the full show and get loads more content then join us here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

The Paddock Pass Podcast discusses a few talking points after the brief hiatus in the MotoGP calendar (BSB, rebranding, the Chinese Way) and ahead of one of the most anticipated Grands Prix of the season. We reminisce about Phillip Island and offer our predictions ahead of the championship run-in. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Intro and an update on Neil’s diet 04:30 – Great racing? BSB and other comparisons 10:45 – Bye Bye QJ? 14:30 – MotoGP rebranding 19:50 – Phillip Island fuss! 26:30 – PI memories 35:30 – Australia predictions 39:45 – Alpinestars Fantasy League & Neil’s gaff

Adam and David disturb Neil in his downtown Tokyo malaise to chat the last ebbs of the Japanese Grand Prix and wade through the latest questions from listeners (some juicy ones as well)

Adam and David call Neil in Motegi to go over the news and talking points from a static Japanese Grand Prix where the numbers went up for one rider, mistakes carried a heavy cost and we saw one major celebration.

Neil is joined by a special guest for the first Paddock Notes show of the weekend: MotoGP commentator Matt Birt. As well as talking energy levels and early impressions of Japan, the pair addressed title race and gauged whether Jorge Martin really is a different championship animal this year. KTM's decision to go with Aki Ajo for their MotoGP project in future years, Marc Marquez's potential this weekend and Honda's huge Grand Prix were also topics for discussion. Sign up to become a Paddock Insider on Patreon to get the full episode, and the rest of our Paddock Notes shows every Grand Prix weekend https://www.patreon.com/posts/paddock-notes-113278148?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Toprak Razgatlioglu made his return to WorldSBK, Alvaro Bautista returned to form and Andrea Iannone returned to winning ways at the Aragon Round of WorldSBK. It was an incredible weekend where everywhere you turned there was another storyline to follow.

Swinging pendulums, all sorts of ‘pressures’, fans and no-fans(?), perfection and perdition. Quite a bit then. Adam, David and Neil bring you the Paddock Pass Podcast’s take on round fifteen of 2024 MotoGP. Turn up the heat.

Back to back rounds create a unique challenge. Co-ordinating recording is always a difficult task as we travel from one country to the next but for our review of the Cremona WorldSBK Round we decided to wait until we were assembled in Motorland Aragon. An added benefit of this is that we can recap the Italian action and grab five minutes with the riders as they go about their Thursday media duties. Danilo Petrucci was the star of the show at Round 9 and the Barni Ducati rider joins us to talk about winning, how his style of riding evolved from childhood and what it meant to win again after his training crash in April. He wasn't the only Ducati rider to appear as we grabbed Alvaro Bautista to talk about his Superpole struggles and whether he can still be a title contender. Adrian Huertas also stopped by to give us his thoughts on moving to Moto2 in 2025. The return of Toprak Razgatlioglu is the biggest story in Aragon and we couldn't record without getting ten minutes with the Superbike Superstar. After initially being rebuffed by BMW Toprak sat down with Steve and Gordo for ten minutes to talk about his injury, the frustrations of watching from home and his excitement of getting back to work!

The dust has settled on the controversial MotoGP race in Emilia Romagna, and we clarify a few things regarding Enea Bastianini's ruthless last lap pass on Jorge Martin. Plus we answer some of your questions from Patreon, including whether Martin and Pecco Bagnaia are making more mistakes for title contenders than regular years, and we have an exclusive chat with Yamaha's Massimo Meregalli on Yamaha's V4 development. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: x.com/PaddockPassPod And here: @the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support!

Adam, David and Neil battle a suspect mic connection or two to try and wrap their heads around a dramatic second Grand Prix at Misano. Ducati talk, acceptable limits, ‘moments’, winners and losers and more

Miserable Misano on the first day of activity at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix but still plenty of news floating around and cause for opinion. What are your thoughts on the Miller signing? The Yamaha V4? The Hungarian Grand Prix and the wet ashes of 2015?

Uh-oh. It’s another 2015 special! Valentino Rossi is in the news once again for comments on his relations with old foe Marc Marquez. Steve, David and Neil analyse the Italian’s comments and whether they’re entirely valid and if they could have any effect on this year’s title fight, considering Marc is currently fighting Rossi’s prodigy. We also preview the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and ask if the weather could once well play into Marquez’s hands. Will Bagnaia have an answer? And is there any chance of Pedro Acosta or Brad Binder getting on a par with the Ducatis? Plus we talk the Repsol-Honda split, Yamaha’s potential new direction and mention WorldSBK’s first trip to Cremona, which is also coming up this weekend. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: x.com/PaddockPassPod And here: @the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support!

The French Round of WorldSBK saw Toprak Razgatlioglu, Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea all ruled out through injury. What lessons can be learned from Toprak's crash and what can we expect from upcoming rounds of WorldSBK. On track there was a popular winner with Michael van der Mark putting his pains of multiple injuries behind him to win again before Nicolo Bulega enjoyed a perfect Sunday. Is the Italian actually a title threat for Toprak now? Steve, Gordo and Ivo debate the merits of a title battle while also looking at the improved fortunes of Honda and the rider market moves being made in the Superbike Paddock. As a thank you to our Patreon supporters we have early access to this weeks Superbike pod so check out Patreon.com/PaddockPassPodcast to sign up! If you sign up as an Annual Paddock Insider you'll also enter our draw for two paddock passes to a MotoGP of your choice!

There was more being sampled at the Misano MotoGP than just new bike parts and a Michelin front tyre... Radio communication is upon us in the premier class and Neil and Dave are here to discuss whether it's a good thing for the sport, and whether it would have saved Jorge Martin's race on Sunday. As ever the Paddock Pass Podcast gives you the chance to have your MotoGP questions answered. So, we select the best questions from our Patreon page after each Grand Prix weekend to give you the answers to MotoGP's burning questions! On today's show we talk strategy for Martin, Marc Marquez' ability to build a team around him, the state of play for Sergio Garcia in Moto2 and much more! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://x.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support!

David and Neil avoid the pitlane and stay firmly on track to bring you their opinions and talking points from round thirteen of MotoGP and another twist in a narrowing 2024 championship tale.

Neil and David are joined by expert Spanish journalist Manuel Pecino for early impressions of the Gran Premio Di San Marino including further reaction to the Bagnaia-Marquez clash, Pramac Yamaha’s new signing, Dorna Sports’ whopping new agreement with the FIM, Trackhouse Aprilia’s new direction and predictions for this weekend….

The midweek show means answering Patreon questions, so David, Neil and Steve sink their teeth into the Alex Márquez vs Pecco Bagnaia crash, Aprilia's grip woes, the track conditions, Marc Márquez' winning emotions, and Jorge Martin's impressive race. Did Alex take out Pecco on purpose? Should Marc have been more excited? What happened to the Aprilias? And will Misano see a Ducati clean sweep? Remember to sign up to become a Patreon Paddock Insider for a chance to win two paddock passes and of course access to the Paddock Notes show and so much extra bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/posts/competition-time-110957463

Adam, David and Neil find a cosy place in the MotorLand Media Centre to chew over the various heavyweight talking points from the twelfth round of 2024 MotoGP. Agree? Disagree? Get on Twitter or Discord and let us know

Adam, David and Neil are joined by the irrepressible font of superior knowledge that is Data Technician/Former Crew Chief and Podcaster Peter Bom for a first take of news and opinion from the GoPro Grand Prix of Aragon. New asphalt, goodbye Taka/hello Chantra, Yamaha’s situ and more…

The full crew are on this latest Paddock Pass Podcast where David gets a few scoops from Monster Energy Yamaha race team management, and all four journalists – Adam, Dave, Neil and Steve – reveal the things they’d like to change about MotoGP as well as their opinions on the Grand Prix of Aragon coming up this weekend Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

David has been to KTM, Neil has interviewed Ai Ogura on MotoGP, Honda, Moto2 and more, Steve has come back from the golf course and Adam is AWOL with his book but here is the latest show with exclusive content and some excellent questions from Patreon subscribers. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Dave’s trip to KTM 05:15 – Rider of the week Poll 05:45 – Have Trackhouse improved over RNF? 12:12 – Interviewing Ai Ogura 31:40 – Marc Marquez is the bigger draw than anyone else? 33:30 – Too much Marquez hype? 35:15 – Ducati GP23 vs GP24 and where can they level? 37:40 – Rider movements for 2025 and failing Fermin? 46:00 – Teams dealing with riders? 47:45 – Marquez and Bagnaia in 2025? A match made in… 50:00 – Japanese dry patch 52:00 – The timing of Jorge Martin’s move to Aprilia 55:55 – The age of MotoGP fans and the spread of the sport

The 2024 Grand Prix of Austria is now part of the ether but Adam, David and Neil drummed up the enthusiasm to delve into a brilliant performance from a static affair, give their evaluation of the latest visit to Red Bull Ring and more

Adam, David and Neil are joined by GPMag’s Thomas Baujard to talk about the Ai Ogura/Trackhouse Racing confirmation, Jack Miller’s future, test riders and more from a sunny and scenic media centre setting at the Red Bull Ring

Is there anything Toprak Razgatlioglu can't do? We're still waiting for a challenge he can't meet in 2024 and with 13 wins on the spin the Turkish superstar has once again proved himself. His Portimao weekend was a tough one with struggles in Race 1 and a wingless BMW for Race 2. He showed his fighting spirit to keep winning and left Steve and Gordo pondering his place in history and whether we can make comparisons to past Superbike Superstars

Adam, David and Neil are joined by Austrian journalist Markus Zörweg from Motorsport Magazin to talk about the Red Bull Ring and how the circuit came to be. We also chat winning trends and why the crowds always flock to Spielberg Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Dave’s thoughts on the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE compared to his BMW 06:45 – Chat about Collin Veijer’s Moto2 deal 13:30 – Red Bull Ring circuit thoughts 17:40 – It all happens in Spielberg! 21:10 – Red Bull Ring could have been bigger?! 27:00 – Why so popular? 32:00 – The chicane 35:00 – F1 at Red Bull Ring (Dave briefly loses his mind) 42:30 – Predictions!

Adam, David and Neil have a diverse collection of questions from listeners for this week’s show: Silverstone attendance, rider movements, liveries, Simon Crafar and more.

Who sunk, who flew, who crashed and who blew? Get the lowdown on the Monster Energy British Grand Prix as Adam, David and Neil sit down in the Silverstone Media Centre on Sunday evening to go through their takes and more from round ten of 2024 MotoGP Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

First Paddock Pass Podcast Notes show from Silverstone and we discuss British Grand Prix memories with Mat Oxley as well as take our picks of the 75th anniversary liveries!

Former WorldSBK Champ and Grand Prix racer and now expert TNT Sports presenter Neil Hodgson is our guest this week as we look forward to Silverstone and the British Grand Prix and as the MotoGP summer break ends. Don’t forget to give us a like and subscribe! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Introduction, taxes, motocross and Guinness 05:20 – Joan Mir’s ‘madness’? 08:00 – Ai Ogura for Trackhouse?! 13:00 – Speaking with Neil Hodgson about MotoGP, Britain and Silverstone 55:00 – Alpinestars Fantasy League, Silverstone again, World Ducati Week

After another Toprak Triple there's only man that is getting the job done in WorldSBK. He's not the only man making headlines though with the biggest rumours surrounding his rival Alvaro Bautista and whether he'll stay on the grid for 2025

More MotoGP holiday discussion as Adam, David, Neil discuss the merits of Raul Fernandez’s new Trackhouse Racing contract (and then ask Team Principal Davide Brivio about the deal and his potential teammate from Moto2?!), Simon Crafar’s FIM Race Direction appointment and interview Luca Marini. Don’t forget to enter our Silverstone/British GP competition by becoming a Paddock Insider! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Introduction, heat, plans and missing MotoGP + Silverstone competition! 05:30 – Raul Fernandez and the contract reveal 08:30 – More time for Raul? 21:30 – Thoughts on Simon Crafar’s move as the new MotoGP Race Director 29:00 – Speaking with Davide Brivio about Trackhouse, RF25, his teammate and the future 47:20 – Moving onto Marini 1:02.50 – Alpinestars Fantasy League update

Toprak Razgatliolgu continues to amaze in WorldSBK. His success at Donington Park brought scrutiny from his rivals but nothing could stop him making it seven wins in a row. We're joined by his teammate Michael van der Mark as the Dutchman celebrates his new contract. Fresh from his first Yamaha podium Jonathan Rea also joins us on the pod

Adam, David, Neil interrupt their holiday days to bring chatter on the 2024 MotoGP calendar merry-go-round and discuss former and current riders whose career may or may not have met expectations. Why? To cue up a first English language podcast interview with Moto3 phenomenon David Alonso! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Adam, David, Neil & Steve rattle through the best questions from Patreon this week (are you a Paddock Insider yet?) in the wake of the German Grand Prix. We also hear from Joe Roberts and discuss a few of the topical themes in MotoGP at the moment Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Chapters 00:00 – Introduction, Silverstone ticket competition 02:30 – GP23 and GP24 and Marc Marquez’ chances of a win 11:00 – Last world champ that didn’t crash a lot? 13:20 – Tired of tyres? 17:45 – The fate of Joe Roberts and mini interview 27:00 – MotoGP a Ducati cup? 31:00 – Pedro Acosta’s Austrian trip 36:30 – Why are Bastianini and Viñales going to KTM?! 42:00 – Discord, Alpinestars Paddock Pass Podcast Fantasy League

Round and around we go. Adam, David and Neil sit down on Sunday evening in the media centre at the Sachsenring to go through the talking points and moments from the German Grand Prix and round nine of twenty in 2024 MotoGP. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to KTM, Renthal and Fly Racing for their support

Adam, David and Neil gather in the (supposedly) abandoned press conference room at the Sachsenring to talk about the words and opinions aired on Thursday for the German Grand Prix: Aleix on HRC, Remy Gardner returns, Yamaha movements and Marquez’s gamesmanship? Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

The Paddock Pass Podcast is mainly on the move between Assen and Sachsenring but we still have time to take Patreon questions and also talk to Maverick Viñales about wavering pace and results, changing from Aprilia to KTM , home life and more Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

A formality? Perhaps. But it was another ram-packed round of 2024 MotoGP with some juicy talking points on and off the track. Join Adam, David and Neil to breakdown the eighth Grand Prix of the year with Grades, Moments, Winners & Losers and more Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Take your pick: Martin, Viñales, Bastianini, Bezzecchi. What about some of the others? Miller, Fernandez, Mir, Oliveira? Assen on Thursday was catch-up time for 2024 and 2025 MotoGP and Yamaha might also have something up their sleeves. Enjoy the first Notes show from a hot and sunny TT Circuit Assen with Markus Zorweg from Motorsport Magazin as special guest. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

It’s that time of the season: the TT Circuit Assen is upon us! We talk about one of the most revered racetracks and venues in Grand Prix history, our memories, and picks for 2024 success. We also welcome Moto3 star and home hero Collin Veijer back to the podcast to throw all the usual questions and more at the Husqvarna IntactGP man. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support CHAPTERS 00:10 – Intro and religious dedication 02:40 – The TT Circuit Assen 08:50 – Assen memories 15:30 – Collin Veijer joins the podcast! 33:00 – Should we big-up the kid? 40:20 – KTM 990 DUKE speak 42:15 – Assen predictions (sort of)

A treble for Toprak has led to speculation. Will he be on the MotoGP grid for 2025? The murmur had started as Steve and Gordo sat down to record but now it's a full blown rumour. We give our assessment of what Toprak means for WorldSBK and why he hasn't had a chance on the premier class...yet Other talking points focus on whether Ducati needs Bautista, if Rea and Yamaha can succeed and the future for Bimoto and Kawasaki. The opening round of the WorldWCR championship is also a major talking point

Mir not in the HRC mire? What did bosses in Austria say about the new 2025 Tech3 super-team? Will Yamaha really have four bikes on next year? What now for Jack Miller? These questions and a couple more as the first MotoGP hiatus of 2024 rumbles on… Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

The whole Paddock Pass Podcast crew get together to discuss Steve’s stint on the Isle of Man, hear Dave’s thorough interview with MotoGP Technical Director Corrado Cecchinelli about the face of the sport in 2027 and also chat about the names that might not see MotoGP action in 2025 Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

This is the big one. This is the race they all want to win. This is the time to shine...so who better to get you up to speed ahead of today's Senior TT than Kyle White. As Kyle explains he's been working at the TT for over 15 years and visiting the island for over 30 years. Who does Kyle expect to win? What can we expect from the "big four" and who'll be the best of the rest? To read all of Kyle's writing head to the Belfast Newsletter's motorcycling section with the link below! Link to the Newsletter: t.ly/TTkow Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Peter Hickman is the Isle of Man TT lap record holder and a 14 times winner at the TT. He's been the man to beat in recent years but had a tough start to the 2024 TT. Having won the opening Superbike race of the week we catch up with Kyle White ahead of the Senior to assess Peter's chances before an interview with Hicky from earlier in the week Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Davey Todd is the latest rider to join the list of Isle of Man TT winners. He's been a highly touted rider since making his Mountain Course debut but what has made the difference in 2024 for the TAS rider? We sat down with him to find out and Kyle White joins us to break down how Todd has developed as a rider Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

With 23 Isle of Man TT wins John McGuinness is a living legend of the toughest motorycle race in the world. He sat down with Steve to talk about getting back on the podium, how he feels and what the future holds. Stephen Davison joins us to set the scene in advance of the interview and to give some memories...

For 24 years Joey Dunlop's 26 wins at the Isle of Man TT were almost a mytical target. Now the baton has been passed to his nephew Michael following his 27th victory on the Mountain Course. Respected Road Racing photograher Stephen Davison joins Steve on the pod to explain what it means for Michael, the Dunlop family and the Isle of Man TT to see Michael claim this victory. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support Get your copy of the Dunlop Dynasty: t.ly/T5Zxj

Post-Mugello and there are one or two things to chat about…Get our insight, opinions and verdicts on the recent rider swaparounds for MotoGP featuring words from Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola, and what could possibly (rapidly) come around soon? Oh, and of course your Qs. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam, David and Neil gather in the slightly echoey confines of the Mugello grandstand balcony and outside the press conference room to discuss the movers and non-movers of MotoGP round seven. Grades, Moments, Winners and Losers and whether Dave has a penchant for Kiss.

With the Mugello monsoon coating the circuit on Thursday afternoon, Adam, David and Neil are joined by MotoGP pitlane reporter Jack Appleyard to provide perspectives and opinions on 2025 and much more after the first day of chat in Italy. Join us as a Patreon Paddock Insider for the full podcast and more from Friday and Saturday at Mugello. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Steve is joined by Kyle White to break down what we can expect from this year's Isle of Man TT. Kyle, the Road Racing reporter for the Belfast Newsletter, explains the differences between the classes at the TT and what makes Peter Hickman special at the island as well as a host of other topics

A raft of questions from Patreon subscribers on a variety of topics in the wake of the Gran Premi de Catalunya and with the trip to Mugello hard upon. Marc or Martin? What about the rest? What’s up with Aprilia and KTM? Our tips for Tuscany and more. Join Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Closing the gate at Catalunya and round six of 2024 MotoGP; Adam, David and Neil wrap the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya with the help of expert journalist Oriol Puigdemont. Moments, Winners and Losers and Talking points all here as the guys record show #406 a couple of hours after the Grand Prix in Barcelona and from the Media Centre.

Adam, David and Neil are joined by renowned Spanish journalist and broadcaster Borja Gonzalez to talk about Aleix Espargaro’s impending retirement, announced today at the Gran Premi de Catalunya, and who will fill the void at the factory Aprilia team. Enjoy the first Catalan Paddock Notes show from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Listen to the full show on Patreon! Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Time for Barcelona. Adam, David and Neil chat about the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and also speak to Pol Espargaro about the track, the Grand Prix, memories and his thoughts on a swirling 2024 silly season. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Dave, Neil and Steve get together to go through a wide range of questions from Patreon subs in the wake of a vibrant French Grand Prix. We also talk to KTM’s Sebastian Risse about the impact and consequences of the 2027 MotoGP technical regulations following their publication last week. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod

Round five of 2024 has been set alight in Le Mans. Another atmospheric cracker and record-busting MotoGP event in the Circuit de la Sarthe. Talking points, ‘Moments’, Winners and Losers, and our Paddock Pass Podcast grades. Don't forget to check out www.renthal.com for some of the best possible accessories and upgrades for your street bike! Big thanks to KTM and Fly Racing.

Adam and Neil are joined by the vastly experieneced (and peerlessly connected) Manuel ‘PecinoGP’ Pecino, one of Spain’s top media figures, journalists and broadcasters in MotoGP, to delve into the latest realm of rumours in Le Mans as the Grand Prix of France starts to gets noisy. To listen to the full show then sign-up to the Paddock Pass Podcast Patreon channel here (and for similar shows on Friday and Saturday from Le Mans): Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Adam, David, Neil and Steve are joined by Sport Bikes Magazine editor Thomas Morsellino to talk Le Mans and the forthcoming French Grand Prix as well as topics like the postponement of the Kazakhstan round and the freshly published 2027 regulations. Listen to our predictions for round five as well as a chat with exciting Aussie Moto3 rookie Jacob Roulstone, who’ll be repping the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 crew at their home event. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Neil grabs an exclusive interview with Moto2 man of the moment Joe Roberts (our third American GP racer in a row on the show), we also answer your questions and cover-off some of the embers of the smouldering furnace that was the excellent 2024 Spanish Grand Prix. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam, David and Neil sit down in the abandoned press conference room at Jerez to talk about a remarkable round four of 2024 MotoGP and also hear from Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi as well as Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 team Manager Nico Goyon on the Pedro Acosta effect.

On this week's WorldSBK podcast Steve and Gordo are joined by Mat Oxley to get Mat's perspective on WorldSBK in 2024. With Toprak once again surprising everyone we also sat down with his Team Manager, Shaun Muir, to find out what's changed for BMW in 2024

Sample a teaser for our Thursday Paddock Notes show. Adam, David and Neil get on the microphones from the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto to talk about what was seen and heard on Thursday at the Gran Premio de España. Maverick's chances? Hondas woes? Chatter and the chance of rain?! Head over to our Patreon page and subscribe to listen to the full episode. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paddock-notes-103038222?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Adam, David and Neil preview the Spanish Grand Prix by debating three questions ahead of the race at Jerez, reflect on memories from the iconic track and take a little quiz. We’re also delighted to have MotoGP Legend Wayne Rainey on the show to talk about Grand Prix, his career, MotoAmerica, COTA and the series’ fresh American flavour. (Photos thanks to Yamaha/MotoGP.com) Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam, David, Neil and Steve intersperse a cool interview with the 1993 premier class world champion after his ‘home Grand Prix’ with some chat around three big talking points from MotoGP in the aftermath of COTA and round three.

Adam, David and Neil in various locations and in various timezones bring you all the news and talking points only hours after the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. On the ground in Texas, we also grab exclusive talks with Maverick Viñales Crew Chief Manuel Cazeaux, Pramac Racing Team Manager Gino Borsoi, Alpinestars’ Chris Hillard on the new TechAir 7X and a special chat with Kenny Roberts Jr.

Adam is in COTA and catches up with expert MotoGP news reporter Oriol Puigdemont about some of his breaking news stories of late, finding out rider salaries, next possible moves in MotoGP 2024 and more. This is a teaser for our Paddock Notes show, which is available for our Patrons through a GP weekend. Head over to our Patreon page and subscribe to listen to the full episode. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paddock-notes-of-102171672

Adam, David and Neil get in the mood for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas by discussing which American racers from 1985-1995 would best cope with MotoGP now, their favourite U.S.GP memories, the Quartararo cash-vs-speed dilemma, where MotoGP could head in the USA next and more! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam, Neil & Steve are warmed once more by the presence of Dave on the Paddock Pass Podcast as the guys talk the Liberty/Dorna acquisition, get exclusive words from Dorna CCO Dan Rossomondo and also have a personal chat with former WorldSBK ace, Grand Prix rider, Ducati star and all-around good egg Chaz Davies on a range of topics. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

What can you say about Toprak's weekend in Catalunya? Quite a bit if you've got Ivo and Gordo joining Steve on the show! For our Patreon supporters we have Early Access to this show There's plenty more to talk about than just Toprak and BMW so listen on to hear our insight about everything WorldSBK

Episode 392: Questions from Portugal & Diggia talks Was Pecco marking his turf? Are all bets off with Acosta? What about Martin vs Bastianini ‘round two’? Adam, Neil and Steve go over these questions and more as well as talk to Fabio Di Giannantonio about his own MotoGP ‘rollercoaster’ so far. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam Wheeler and Neil Morrison summon the last dregs of energy (largely flamed by an explosive finale to round two of 2024 MotoGP) on Sunday night in the Algarve International Circuit Media Centre to answer the questions and go over the talking points from Portugal. We also chat to Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder’s Crew Chiefs from the paddock after the latest GP saga. The Paddock Notes shows are quick, 'dirty' and spontaneous edits and insights from each day of a MotoGP Grand Prix. Join up on Patreon for the full compliment each race! https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Adam and Neil are joined by none other than MotoGP scribe extraordanaire Pete McLaren for the first Paddock Notes show from the Algarve International Circuit. Rain, Marquez, Japanese testing progress, the AIC and one of the toughest tracks on the slate, Acosta chat and more. Join us on Patreon for the full track and more from the entire Grand Prix weekend(s) Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com KTM: https://www.ktm.com/ Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

The MotoGP technical rules to come – discussed by a man, Peter Bom, who knows very much what he’s talking about – Fermin Aldeguer’s new contract and what it means for the paddock, Portimao, predictions and more… Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com KTM: https://www.ktm.com/ Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Adam, David, Neil and (briefly) Steve get chatting and opining on the 2024 MotoGP season opener. Our ‘moments’, grades, talking points, Winners and Losers from Lusail and an interview with Pedro Acosta’s Crew Chief Paul Trevathan after ‘that’ debut. Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

We’re publishing a Sunday evening (Monday morning?) Paddock Notes show from the Lusail International Circuit this week as we’ll be producing the Paddock Pass Podcast mid-week as usual. In the meantime hear what Adam and David saw and thought of 2024 round one, and we also announce our paddock pass competition winner

TNT Sports commentator, two-decade media veteran of MotoGP and excellent egg Gavin Emmett joins Adam and Neil inside the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar after the first day of hype, set-up and media debriefs to chat about who said what. If you like the podcast and the content then hear the entire show by signing up to patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast for only a few euros per month and also catching recordings every day from every Grand Prix. Details below. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Adam, David and Neil put their money (OK, pretend cash) on the table with their bold takes and opinions for what we’ll see this season in MotoGP. World Champions? Surprises? Crashiest rider? How many races until Marc Marquez wins? Events to savour and miss? Dive in and see if you agree... Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: / paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Steve, Gordo and Ivo get you all the latest news from the WorldSBK paddock and after an opening round that saw a first time winner, a four year win drought ended on Sunday and a six times World Champion finish the weekend with zero points on the board there's a lot of news to cover!

Adam, David and Neil talk about Dave’s recent and secretive trip behind locked doors at the Michelin factory, we’re delighted to be joined by Dani Pedrosa who talks about life after racing and testing and Neil also provides a perspective on Jorge Martin. Plus more!

Coming to you hot from the Media Centre in Phillip Island and on the eve of the first round of 2024 WorldSBK, Steve is joined by Gordo, Ivo and a host of racers: Rea, Razgatlıoğlu, van der Mark to talk over the themes of the season

Adam, David and Neil discuss the events and talking points from Lusail (how unstoppable is Bagnaia? Are Aprilia ‘there’? Who will be the surprise of the season based on the tests? And more…) and are joined by Alpinestars’ Chris Hillard to talk about the history, whys and wherefores of airbag tech

Adam, David and Neil tuck into a raft of questions from Paddock Pass Podcast Patreon supporters, talk about the Red Bull KTM and HRC team launches and liveries and also speak to KTM’s Chief Technician as well as title hopeful Brad Binder. Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Adam and Neil dial-up David, still stranded laptop-less in Malaysia, to talk about the 5 hottest or most hysterical takes from the MotoGP test and the first dose of track action this year. We also talk about latest news topics and speak to Monster Energy Yamaha Team Director Massimo Meregalli.

Adam, David and Neil get on the podcast this week to talk about the glitzy Trackhouse MotoGP team launch in the depths of Los Angeles (with exclusive words with Wilco Zeelenberg, Miguel Oliveira & Raul Fernandez) as well as the Red Bull GASGAS MotoGP presentation, Argentina, Sepang testing and more Sign up to our Patreon channel now for even more content and a great chance to win two MotoGP paddock passes to a Grand Prix of your choice in 2024! Draw will be made at the Qatar GP: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

The new season is now upon us. Next time WorldSBK bikes are out on track we'll be in Australia and ready for Round 1! On this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast Steve and Gordo assess where everyone is and we have interviews with Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu, Jonathan Rea and Sam Lowes. As a thank you to our Patrons we're releasing this show early on Patreon but we've also got a new competition for everyone! For 2024 if you sign up as an annual Paddock Insider you will be entered into a draw for two MotoGP Paddock Passes! It's a great prize and a real opportunity to get into the paddock and rub shoulders with the legends (actual legends not just Neil, David and Adam!) Sign up at Patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Adam, David and Neil record this week’s show from Madonna di Campiglio and a couple of hours after the 2024 Ducati Lenovo Team presentation (and much more) as well as visiting the Gresini event on the east coast two days previously. Words from MotoGP World Champion Pecco Bagnaia, Ducati’s Technical mastermind, Marc Marquez’s second-ever Crew Chief in MotoGP and more