Not quite ‘live’ from the MotorLand Aragon Grand Prix Media Centre, Adam, David and Neil bring you their highlight, lowlights, discussion points and (wacky?) theories to emerge from the latest round of 2025 MotoGP.
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr
Adam, David and Neil are humbled by the technical knowledge of OxleyBom Podcast master Peter Bom for the Thursday edition of the Notes show from MotorLand Aragon. Listen to find out how Dave has sussed the GP25 enigma and how the silly season has taken another swerve.
Jun 05, 2025•26 min
Adam, David and Neil dwell on the trip to MotorLand Aragon this weekend and the latest chapter of MotoGP while also trying to wrap their heads around the Aprilia and Jorge Martin mess, the ramifications for Honda and a morphing paddock landscape.
Jun 03, 2025•58 min
Silverstone: oh my. Adam, David and Neil rattle through a big list of talking points in the immediate wake of the best Grand Prix of 2025. What an event. An eleventh different winner in the last eleven years. Heartbrake, bike breaks, battles, affirmation and superb action.
May 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Adam, David and Neil talk about the Yamaha resurgence after three M1s make Q2 in the wake of a curious and bright day of practice at Silverstone. We also chat about other newsworthy happenings in the UK – Bezzecchi’s speed, a crowd (!), Bagnaia’s work, KTM’s struggles and a new IRTA President. Get more on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/paddockpasspodcast
May 23, 2025•25 min
A lightly windswept Adam, David and Neil welcome fellow journalist and MotoGP TV world feed commentator Matt Birt onto the first of our free Paddock Notes shows from Silverstone this weekend. Matt talks about his transition from the written word to the spoken, and then we dip into subjects like Jorge Martin and Aprilia, KTM and arguably the most unpredictable race on the calendar.
May 22, 2025•34 min
On today's show Steve and Gordo look back at the Czech Round of WorldSBK. Toprak won two races and Bulega ended the weekend on a high by claiming the honours in a drag race to the line. What happened to Razgatlioglu's BMW during those final laps and just how good is Bulega? The other talking points surround the rider market for next year and Gordo's news of a new motor for a ride around Iberia!
May 21, 2025•55 min
Adam, David and Neil are delighted to be joined by Cal Crutchlow to talk about the UK Grand Prix, Silverstone, MotoGP in 2025 and plenty more.
May 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Adam, David and Neil connect in the aftermath of the French Grand Prix and with news swirling in MotoGP that the reigning world champion is set to jump out of his Aprilia contract prematurely. Is there any truth in the news? What have we heard? Do we think it’s likely? Why has this happened and what is next?! We also sit down with Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal Herve Poncharal to talk about Le Mans, Maverick Viñales’ surge and more
May 13, 2025•51 min
Adam and Neil connect with David from the confines of the Le Mans media centre to go over an emotional and chaotic round of 2025 MotoGP where history was made and histrionics reigned.
May 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Round 4 of the WorldSBK season is in the books and while it wasn't a thriller there is still plenty to look back on from the Italian Round. With plenty of talking points we've taken questions from our Patreon supporters who asked Steve and Gordo how good is Bulega , to look at the rider market and Toprak's future, how to tackle the Superpole dilema and if a change is needed as well as looking at the WorldSSP and WorldWCR races.
May 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Adam and Neil are joined by GPMag’s editor, writer, expert rider and Le Mans ‘radio’ legend Thomas Baujard for the first Notes show from the depths of the Bugatti Circuit press room. Weather, the Le Mans vibe, French expectations, Le Tour MotoGP and Ducati’s Marquez favouritism?! Plus more convo.
May 08, 2025•24 min
A rapid podcast show this week as Adam and Neil prepare to enter the arena of Le Mans for the sixth round of 2025 MotoGP (with Dave’s full blessing). We talk about our thoughts of the French venue, possible victors, new rule changes, who is on the 2026 chopping block, hear from HRC and more
May 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min
A special day at a special place. Adam, David and Neil try to find a quiet spot in the confines of the Circuit de Jerez pitlane structure to talk about a milestone victory, a remarkable performance and another shocking moment in 2025 MotoGP. Pic by MotoGP.com
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Adam and Neil have the lively presence of David on-site for the first round of 2025 MotoGP. They discuss what they have seen and heard on Thursday and the set-up day for the opening Grand Prix date of the calendar at a sunny Jerez: Yamaha’s V4, HRC’s dazzle, Aprilia’s woes, KTM’s activities and more
Apr 24, 2025•28 min
Adam paid a visit to the Barber Motorsports Museum in Alabama before the recent Grand Prix of the Americas and spoke with Director Brian Case about the stunning collection of almost 2000 motorcycles as well as the growing momentum of gossip around MotoGP visiting the neighbouring Motorsports Park in the near future.
Apr 23, 2025•36 min
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix kicks off the European phase of the calendar so Adam, David and Neil chat Jerez and the current news items around MotoGP. We also have an exclusive interview with VR46 Pertamina Enduro rider Franco Morbidelli as well as the insider scoop on what’s going on with the HRC resurgence.
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 20 min
What a weekend Assen delivered for WorldSBK. A dominant Race 1 seemed to put the writing on the wall but Nicolo Bulega fell foul to two technical failures on Sunday, Toprak Razgatlioglu had tyre troubles while Andrea Locatelli wrapped up his first career win in the Superbike class
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Great racing and big stories from the Lusail International Circuit but somewhere there was also the dull hiss of disappointment. Adam and Neil were shivering away in the Qatari Media Centre but were warmed by the presence of Dave for the latest show where we talk Marc, Maverick, Martin, misfortune and mood.
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Adam and Neil are joined by renowned journalistic colleague Oriol Puigdemont to talk about some of the main topics that surfaced from the first day of hype and build-up at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
Apr 10, 2025•21 min
Adam, David, Neil and Steve talk about the Lusail International Circuit, Jorge Martin’s return and our predictions for MotoGP round four. Plus, we speak to Pedro Acosta (with your questions!) and his Red Bull KTM Crew Chief Paul Trevathan about 2025 so far. (Photo by Polarity Photo)
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
There's more and more happening in the WorldSBK paddock so Steve, Gordo and Ivo are on hand to get you up to date! What's happening with Toprak and a move to MotoGP? How good was the racing with Toprak and Bulega? Was Andrea Locatelli the top performer? All these topics and more are covered on Episode 476
Apr 04, 2025•56 min
All the key thoughts, talking points, dramatic moments (just one or two) from the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas as Adam and Neil call-up David from the COTA Media Centre. Marquez madness and manipulation, Bagnaia’s bounceback, Diggia’s drain and more: Listen-in!
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr
A special first show from the Grand Prix of the Americas with Mat Oxley joining Adam and Neil to talk USGPs, Kenny Roberts and more and we also interview double AMA SX/MX champion Hunter Lawrence (currently coming back from a shoulder injury) about his appreciation of the asphalt.
Mar 28, 2025•37 min
Adam, David, Neil and Steve talk about the forthcoming round three of 2025 MotoGP and the trip to a resurfaced Circuit of the Americas: Will Marc Marquez keep-up his dominance? Who were the guys’ favourite American riders and where will the next generation come from? More questions and more topics!
Mar 25, 2025•44 min
Adam, Neil and Steve go through the talking points from the second round of 2025 and the trip back to Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina. Results, incident, implications and more!
Mar 16, 2025•56 min
David and Neil are joined by Dorna’s roving TV reporter Jack Appleyard who calls in from the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for a quick update. The boys talk Jorge Martin, track state, Pirelli and more as round two of MotoGP 2025 clicks up a gear. Sign-up on Patreon for similar daily update shows on Friday and Saturday!
Mar 13, 2025•19 min
A packed show this week as Adam, David and Neil are joined by former WorldSBK race winner and MotoGP rider Eugene Laverty to chat about the new Pirelli tyre deal from 2027, the Argentine Grand Prix, and more and we also have an interview from the Thai Grand Prix where Dorna’s CCO gives us an update on the Liberty Media acquisition, a second USGP, the Fox Sports TV deal and more.
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Adam, David, Neil and Steve link up across the time zones to go through the talking points of the Thai Grand Prix and the opening round of 2025 MotoGP. Adam and Neil have been on the ground all week in Buriram and Dave and Steve have been loading up on the coffee: we chat winners, whys, hows and ‘Hire, Fire and Liar’ categories!
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Adam and Neil try to find a little quiet in a busy Buriram Media Centre to talk about what was said and what was seen in the very first set-up day of activity for MotoGP 2025.
Feb 27, 2025•17 min