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 Insi...
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 ab...
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 f...
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 ther...
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 b...
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...
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 co...
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....
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 D...
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 SUPE...
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, mot...
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...
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
