Paddock Pass Podcast

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.