Paddock Pass Podcast

Digesting and spouting forth news, views and opinions from the SHARK Grand Prix de France in Le Mans that featured more controversial action, a record-breaking attendance and plenty more talking points. This show also has exclusive reactions from Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola and GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 Team Manager Nicolas Goyon

Show three of the 'RNF Unlocked' podcast this year and candid views from the leading MotoGP satellite team on injuries, replacements, adversity and more as the world championship reaches a 1000th fixture at Le Mans for round five of the current campaign.

As ever on The Paddock Pass Podcast we get you up to speed with the latest news from motorcycling! After the recent Catalan WorldSBK Round Steve English and Gordon Ritchie analyse the action and the latest news from the paddock!

The guys tuck into their like or dislike of Le Mans ahead of round five of 2023 MotoGP, chat about the imminent new era of MotoE - with an exclusive interview with series Executive Director Nicolas Goubert - give a few news updates, answer your questions and drop a pin on the page for their race winning predictions!

The Jerez Hit! Dodgy decisions, carnage, KTM’s charge, Perfect Pecco, Lowes lusciousness, Ladies’ racing and much more to discuss from the Spanish Grand Prix as Adam, David and Neil give you their thoughts from the Monday morning test in Jerez. Interviews also with Ducati’s Paolo Ciabatti and KTM’s Francesco Guidotti

The third round of the 2023 Superbike World Championship saw the paddock head to the Netherlands and the famous Assen TT Circuit. Alvaro Bautista is the man to beat again this year but what did Steve English and Gordon Ritchie think of the racing? We also have a preview to the upcoming Catalan Round

Neil and Adam are joined by RNF Team Manager Wilco Zeelenberg and Paolo Bonora, Race Manager of Aprilia Racing, to discuss Aprilia's improvements in 2023, why the factory moved to create a Satellite team and how the factory and team are managing so far.

Ahead of the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, Adam, David and Neil host a talk about the revered Andaluce circuit, speak to Dorna Sports’ Sergi Sendra about the rise and might of MotoGP TV production, catch up with Peter Bom for his latest technical insight and try to work out who might own round four!

After a seven week break WorldSBK is back in action this weekend and Steve and Gordo are here to get you up to speed ahead of Round 3 of the 2023 World Championship

The Paddock Pass Podcast team bring you up to date after the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. While doing their best to avoid being attacked by cockroaches Adam Wheeler, David Emmett and Neil Morrison look at some of the main talking points ahead of the COTA weekend. We have interviews with Christophe "Beefy" Bourguignon and Lin Jarvis

A brand new Podcast production see the Paddock Pass Podcast crew linking up with the CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team to discuss topical themes, news and insight from one of the top satellite outfits from the last few seasons in MotoGP. Join us for first taste of this unique series

Looking ahead to the third round of the 2023 MotoGP World Champiosnip - the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. Adam Wheeler, David Emmett and Neil Morrison look at some of the main talking points ahead of the COTA weekend, have a quick quiz and Herve Poncharal joins us to give us an update on the GasGas squad

Looking back at round two of 2023 MotoGP - the Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina - and identifying the talking points, our 'moment's, the 'Winners and Losers' and other chewable subjects in the sport over the last week

The first race of the 2023 MotoGP Championship sees us in Portimão for the Portuguese GP, and our first glimpse of the new sprint race format instituted in the premier class. On the mics, we have Steve English, Adam Wheeler, Neil Morrison, and David Emmett as they unpack the race weekend, and we also have a short interview with KTM's Sebastian Risse. It's a great show - give it a listen! Many thanks to Renthal Street & KTM for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

MotoGP commentator and pitlane reporter Simon Crafar joins our usual cast of David Emmett, Steve English, Neil Morrison and Adam Wheeler as they preview the 2023 MotoGP Championship season, which starts this weekend at Portimão. Many thanks to Renthal Street & KTM for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Wrapping up MotoGP's pre-season test in Portugal, Steve English, David Emmett, Neil Morrison, and Adam Wheeler are on the mics this weeks talking about the results from the MotoGP testing sessions at Portimão. The 2023 season is almost upon us, so get up to speed with this latest episode from the Paddock Pass Podcast! Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Adam and Neil talk about their visit to the 2023 GASGAS Factory Racing MotoGP team launch just outside of Barcelona and some of the themes surrounding the new brand. With quotes and input from Pol Espargaro, Augusto Fernandez, Herve Poncharal and Pit Beirer

Steve English and Gordon Ritchie are on the mics, talking about the Indonesia round for WorldSBK, which had plenty of action under uncertain conditions Many thanks to Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve English and Gordon Ritchie are on the mics, looking back at the WorldSBK season-opener at Phillip Island, as well as previewing for us the upcoming Indonesia round. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Adam and Neil sit down and talk about the Repsol Honda MotoGP team launch in Spain. Talking to the riders and the HRC team members, the guys have some interesting insights into Honda's 2023 season. You won't want to miss this show! Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Adam, David, Steve, and Neil sit to discuss the first MotoGP test of the year, in Malaysia. With David having his boots on the ground at Sepang, the guys are able to provide a keen insight into how the 2023 season is shaping up. You won't want to miss this show! Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve English and Gordon Ritchie are on the mics, getting us ready for the start of the 2023 WorldSBK Championship by looking at the testing progress of the teams in the off-season. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, David, Steve, and Neil are joined by special guest Peter Bom as they look ahead to the MotoGP test in Sepang. Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Adam, David, Steve, and Neil sit down to spill their secrets on how to travel to MotoGP races, which venues are the best to attend, and which tracks are ones to avoid for spectating. If you're planning on attending a MotoGP race this year, then you definitely want to hear their travel tips and tricks of trade. Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Adam, David, and Neil are live from the Ducati MotoGP and WorldSBK team launches. Discussing the finer points of what Ducati's MotoGP season is going to look like in 2023, the guys are also joined by Ducati Corse's Paolo Ciabatti, who gives his insights for his plans next season. You don't want to miss this show! Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Adam, David, Neil, and Steve are joined by motocross/supercross star Chad Reed, as they discuss the anticipation building up before the start of the 2023 MotoGP season. Chad gives the guys some of his inside perspective as a motorcycle champion, and offer his deep knowledge of the sport as both a fan and as a friend to many riders in the grand prix paddock. It's a fascinating conversation, and surely one that you won't want to miss. Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Our first MotoGP podcast of the year sees the Paddock Pass Podcast crew saying goodbye to a colleague and friend: MotoGP photographer Andrew Wheeler, who passed away far too early in this world. Andrew captured the pageantry of the MotoGP paddock unlike any other photographer in the business, and we will miss not only his art, but also his sense of humor, fine hand in the kitchen, and larger-than-life personality. He will be missed. Many thanks to Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve English and Gordon Ritchie are on the mics, looking back at the 2022 WorldSBK season. This isn't a proper season review though, as the guy's mainly discuss what the various superbike teams need to take the next step in 2023, with short interviews with each of the main factory teams. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Happy Holidays from the Paddock Pass Podcast crew. For our final episode of 2022, we are looking back at the MotoGP season with some of our top memories and moments. As such, Adam, David, and Neil also hand-out some awards to those riders and teams that stood out, and give "gifts" from our Santa's sack for those who need them in 2023. Enjoy! Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

We continue where we left off last week, with David Emmett sitting down with crew chief and journalist Peter Bom to debrief on the results and progress of the MotoGP teams and riders. In Part 2 of this interview, the guys talk about Suzuki, Yamaha, and Repsol Honda (and a little KTM) - as the three brands struggled the most during the 2022 season. Topics include why it's a great loss to see Suzuki leaving the paddock; where the Yamaha is strong and why it's weak; and the disaster unfolding behind the scenes at HRC and what that could mean for Marc Marquez. You won't want to miss the insights that Peter brings to the table and his discussion with David about these topics. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

The title says it all - in this episode, David Emmett sits down with crew chief and journalist Peter Bom to debrief on the results and progress of the MotoGP teams and riders. We broke this interview down into two parts, with this week's installment focusing on Ducati, Yamaha, and Aprilia. Tune in next week for some more of Peter's excellent insights. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve English and Gordon Ritchie are on the mics, talking about the final WorldSBK round of the 2022 season: Phillip Island. The guys are joined at the beginning of the show by Italian journalist Carlo Baldi, who sheds some insight behind the curtain of Ducati's return to Superbike glory. Paul Denning also joins in the middle of the show, with an extensive interview with Steve English, giving his insight as a top team manager and keen businessman within the paddock. Both gentlemen bring tremendous insight to the show, so you won't want to miss what they have to say. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Steve English, Gordon Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott sit down to discuss the endgame of the 2022 WorldSBK Championship. The guys discuss Alvaro Bautista winning the rider's championship, and the unstoppable nature of the Ducati Panigale V4 R. They also talk about Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, and how he fought to retain his SBK crown. We finish the show talking to Jonathan Rea, as part of our Renthal Street Sessions series, which you won't want to miss. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

"The Decider" has been decided, and Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati Corse stand on the top step of the 2022 MotoGP Championship. To unpack all the action from the Valencia GP, we have our usual trio of Adam Wheeler, David Emmett, and Neil Morrison on the microphones in Spain. The guys discuss the battle on track between Bagnaia and Quartararo; the final goodbye to Suzuki Racing; and what happened in the lower classes. The show of course ends with their winners and losers. Give it a listen! Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve English, Gordon Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott are on the mics for this episode, as they discuss the WorldSBK round in Argentina. Topics include the special case of Ducati...and Alvaro Bautista; whether there should be more down for performance balancing; and the overall state and health of the SBK Championship. Ducati rider Michael Ruben Rinaldi also joins us on the show for a Renthal Street Sessions interview with Steve, which you won't want to miss. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

The penultimate round of the MotoGP Championship leaves plenty for us to talk about this week, as Adam Wheeler, David Emmett, and Neil Morrison gather around the microphones to discuss the Malaysian GP. Of course the hot topic from Sepang is the battle between Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini, which saw the future teammates having a proper scrap to the finish line. Does Fabio have a chance to recoup in Valencia, or has Ducati finally gotten its long-waited championship victory? You will have to listen to the show to find out. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

One of the best races ever from MotoGP? That's up for debate, but what there is no argument about is that the Australian GP provided plenty to talk about for the 2022 MotoGP Championship standings. As such, Adam, David and Neil get on the mics to discuss the racing action from Phillip Island, with insights on how the race finished the way it did. Give it a listen! Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve English, Gordon Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott are on the mics for this episode, as they discuss the WorldSBK round at Portimão. Jake Gagne also joins us on the show for a Renthal Street Sessions interview with Steve, which you won't want to miss. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Steve English, Gordon Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott sit down to discuss the future of the WorldSBK Championship. The guys mostly look at the pathways into the superbike paddock, and how riders from national series and the grand prix track enter into SBK. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu also joins us on the show for a Renthal Street Sessions interview with Steve, which you won't want to miss. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Still dripping wet from the rain at Buriram, Adam, David and Neil talk about their MotoGP ‘moments’ from the Thai GP. Beyond the headlines, the guys give their ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, thoughts on Yamaha’s off-day, frame the championship picture, debate the 2023 MotoGP calendar, and discuss more bad behavior in the paddock. Give it a listen! Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve, Neil, and David are on the mics for this week's MotoGP show, as they look at the Japanese GP at Motegi. With an interesting result for the top names vying for the championship, the Japanese round leaves us with no shortage of topics to consider as we kick-off the fly-away rounds in MotoGP. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve, Adam, Neil, and David are on the mics for this week's MotoGP show, as they look at the Aragon GP in Spain. The guys talk about the possibility of team orders (or factory orders) at Ducati; the trouble with the Fernández brothers; and the biggest winners and losers from Motorland Aragon. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Adam, David, and Neil gather around the microphones this week to recap the Misano MotoGP test - where Marc Marquez made his return to the MotoGP paddock - and also to give a preview to the upcoming Aragon GP in Spain. With plenty of movement in the rider market, and other moves for next season, there is no shortage of conversation in this show, so give it a listen. Many thanks to FLY Racing, Renthal Street, and SizzApp for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Steve English, Gordon Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott sit down to discuss the WorldSBK round at Magny-Cours, where we saw a tumultuous weekend with harsh words levied between the Ducati and Kawasaki sides of the paddock. As such, the guys talk about the incident involving Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista, and what effect it could have going forward in the WorldSBK Championship. Has Rea lost his hand on another championship title? Will Bautista dominate the remaining rounds? And what is to become of Ruben Rinaldi? Michael van der Mark also joins us on the show, as part of our Renthal Street Sessions segments, and talks about returning to racing after being side-lined with injury for such an extensive period. We thank him for joining us! Be sure to listen to his interview with Steve. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve, Adam, Neil, and David are on the mics for this week's MotoGP show, as they look at the San Marino GP at Misano. The guys talk about the rider-shuffle at Ducati Corse for 2023; they give a fond farewell to Andrea Dovizioso; and then finish things up looking at prospects of Marc Marquez returning to action. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal Street for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve, Adam, Neil, and David debrief on the current rider market situation in the MotoGP Championship, with news on where Joan Mir, Enea Bastianini, Jorge Martin, Raúl Fernández and others will be riding next season, and how that came to be. The show ends with a look at the upcoming San Marino GP, and who our picks are for the Misano round. Many thanks to FLY Racing, Renthal Street, and SizzApp for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Adam, Neil, and David are on the mics for this week's show, as they look at the Austrian GP at Styria. Was the new chicane a success? What will be the result of MotoGP adding sprint races to the 2023 calendar? Will the Japanese brands bend to the wills of their top riders? All this, and more, is discussed on this week's edition of the podcast. Many thanks to FLY Racing, Renthal Street, and SizzApp for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Steve, Adam, Neil, and David gather around the microphones for this week's show, as they preview MotoGP's stop at the Red Bull Ring for the Austria GP. How will the chicane affect the show? Will Pecco Bagnaia runaway from the field, and what can we infer from an appearance by Marc Marquez? The guys discuss this, and more. Give it a listen! Many thanks to FLY Racing, Renthal Street, and SizzApp for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

Adam, David, and Neil sit down after MotoGP's stop at Silverstone, for the British GP, with a lengthy conversation about the return of Maverick Viñales, how tire choices affected the race's result, and why the Japanese brands are lagging behind. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG

In this episode, Steve English, Gordon Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott sit down to discuss the WorldSBK round at Most, where we saw another weekend of bar-to-bar action. The guys talk about the championship battle brewing between Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Jonathan Rea, Alvaro Bautista, along with the progress seen with Scott Redding on the BMW. The show finishes with a look at Dominique Aegerter and his actions faking a concussion after a crash, along with the subsequent penalty and repercussions in the paddock. Many thanks to FLY Racing and Renthal for sponsoring this episode, and helping the podcast produce content each week. Support us on Patreon: aspha.lt/2FFYC46 Follow us on Twitter: aspha.lt/3iMTIAQ Follow us on Facebook: aspha.lt/32AUvPG