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Paddock Pass Podcast

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Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.

Episodes

Episode 490: Aragon GP preview and the end before the beginning

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, 202558 min

Episode 489: UKGP Review – Bezz British Bedlam

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, 20251 hr 10 min

Paddock Notes: UK Friday – (not?) feeling the blues at Silverstone

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, 202525 min

Paddock Notes: UK Thursday – Dishing the Birt

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, 202534 min

Episode 488 - Toprak and Bulega prove a class apart

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, 202555 min

Episode 486: Martin/Aprilia Divorce?! And Herve Poncharal talks Le Mans, Maverick & future MotoGP

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, 202551 min

Episode 484 - The WorldSBK Italian job from Cremona

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, 20251 hr 11 min

Paddock Notes: France Thursday – Early Le Mans levity

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, 202524 min

Episode 482: Spanish Grand Prix review – If not one, then the other

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, 20251 hr 2 min

Paddock Notes: Jerez Thursday – Table for Three

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, 202528 min

Episode 481: The best bike museum in the world & a future USGP?

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, 202536 min

Episode 480: Spanish GP coming up as we chat with Franco and dive into HRC

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, 20251 hr 20 min

Episode 479 - Bulega falters, Toprak struggles but Loka wins

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, 20251 hr 1 min

Episode 478: Qatar Grand Prix Review – Under Pressure

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, 20251 hr 1 min

Episode 477: Quizzical for Qatar as Pedro Acosta takes your questions!

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, 20251 hr 10 min

Episode 476 - Wrapping up Portimao WorldSBK

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, 202556 min

Paddock Notes: Argentina – Thursday, and the build-up begins again

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, 202519 min

Episode 472: Talking with Eugene Laverty about Pirelli, Argentina and interviewing Dan Rossomondo

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, 20251 hr 15 min

Episode 471: Thai Grand Prix Wrap – It’s a family affair

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, 20251 hr 12 min
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