Paddock Pass Podcast

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]