Paddock Pass Podcast
Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.
Episodes
Episode 566: Netherlands Grand Prix Review – Please Ai, RSGP
Oh Assen. Adam, David and Neil go through the main talking points from round ten of 2026 MotoGP and the Grand Prix of the Netherlands: Ogura, Aprilia, Bezz, Winners and Losers & more. Patreons! Get YOUR questions in for our Debrief show this week.
Paddock Notes: Assen Thursday – The first movers
Day one of the Dutch TT and Adam, David and Neil are cosy in the air-conditioned media centre to talk about the scenes, news and gossip from Assen. Riders’ contracts, Pedro’s big bet, 850 chatter and goodbye holeshots.
Czech Grand Prix Debrief Show! Your Brno questions
Adam, David and Neil defy the heat of their respective locations and squeeze in a quick debrief podcast in the wake of the Czech Grand Prix and only hours before roads lead to Assen. The guys answer your questions and comment on Marc Marquez’s new MotoGP deal. Want them to tackle your posers? Then join our Patreon community! Photo by MotoGP.com. www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast
Episode 565: Czech Grand Prix Review – Swinging, not missing
The 2026 MotoGP field was left blue (but not black) by the latest display of Ducati authority at Brno today. David and Neil wrap-up the day’s action from Czechia with the MotoGP Debrief Show also scheduled for the coming days.
Paddock Notes: Czech Republic Thursday – The Return of…
Adam, David and Neil convene in the bright and airy Media Centre at Brno where they talk about the imminent news ‘dump’ coming up for MotoGP and a few other topics of concern after a sweaty Thursday in the Czech forest.
Episode 564: No end in sight as Bulega marches on
Nicolo Bulega continues on his merry way to a first Superbike World Championship. The Aruba.it Ducati star has all but secured his MotoGP future and another hat-trick, this time at home in Misano, has shown once again that the Italian is head and shoulders above his rivals.
On today's Paddock Pass Podcast Steve and Gordo breakdown the action from Round 7 of the WorldSBK season while also assessi
Episode 563: Czech Grand Prix preview & 3 Brno bangers from the past
Can Marquez do it again? As well as answering this poser, Adam, David and Neil pick 3 memorable moments from past editions of the Czechia Grand Prix as momentum builds for Brno and what is likely to be a big news weekend for 2027 MotoGP and beyond. Photo by Polarity Photo
Episode 562: Hungarian Grand Prix Review – The wool puller
Balaton is in the books and round eight of 2026 MotoGP was certainly memorable for one rider and forgettable for several others. Adam and Neil connect with Dave in Hungary to go over the big talking points. Photo by MotoGP.com
Paddock Notes: Hungary Thursday – Tight & Twisty
David is flying solo on the ground for round eight of 2026 MotoGP but Adam and Neil give him a call to find out what he thinks of Balaton Park so far, what he’s learned from the rider debriefs and more. Photo by MotoGP.com
Episode 561 - Relentless Bulega marches onwards
The first half of the WorldSBK season is in the books and Steve and Gordo get you up to date with the latest news from inside the paddock as Nicolo Bulega continues his relentless drive to a first Superbike title. The Italian is still perfect for 2026 with 18 wins from 18 starts but Sunday's Superpole Race saw him pushed harder than at any point thus far. His harder rear tyre proved the difference
Episode 560: Italian Grand Prix Debrief Show!
A lookback at Mugello with journalists Adam, David and Neil as the guys go over the few remaining narratives from round seven of 2026 MotoGP and also answer a lot of questions supplied by Paddock Pass Podcast Patreon subscribers. Photo by MotoGP.com
Episode 559: Rapid-fire Italian Grand Prix review as Bezz burns the house
A prelude towards a more in-depth review of the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello as Adam, David and Neil still go over the main incidents and talking points from Mugello today.
Paddock Notes: Italy Thursday – MotoGP cooking in Mugello
Adam, David and Neil gather around the camera in the Media Centre at Mugello to talk the return of Marc Marquez, Cal Crutchlow, riders’ safety commission, the fate of ride height devices and Neil’s wayward choice of mushrooms.
Episode 558: Speed! Italian Grand Prix Preview & looking back at Mugello 2006
Adam, David and Neil chew over a few of the current MotoGP news topics before dragging the app slider back 20 years to an all-time Mugello classic: the 2006 Italian Grand Prix. Photo by Polarity Photo.
Episode 557: TT26 Preview - More questions than answers...
The Isle of Man TT is a two week festival of motorcycle racing. The island is taken over once practice week gets underway and the world's attention is focused on the 37 miles that make up the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop vs Dean Harrison vs Peter Hickman is the headline act.
With Davey Todd ruled out through injury the trio are the men to beat this year but can Hicky return to form? Is Deano a
Episode 556 - Bulega marches on at Most
Nicolo Bulega continues to dominate the 2026 WorldSBK season. Five rounds have led to five hat-tricks but there's still a lot to talk about in the WorldSBK paddock with Steve and Gordo getting you all the latest news
Episode 555: Catalan Grand Prix Review – The Thin Line
Adam, David and Neil do their best to summarise the news, events and emotions of a fraught sixth round of 2026 MotoGP with their ‘Moments’, Talking Points, Winners & Losers and Grades from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Photo by MotoGP.com
Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday – In the Ai of the beholder, talking with Ogura’s Crew Chief
Adam, David and Neil recount their news and views from Thursday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and the first day of activity at the Catalan MotoGP, while also getting the inside line on Ai Ogura, his personality and working methods thanks to Trackhouse Racing Crew Chief Giovanni Mattarollo. Photo by MotoGP.com
Episode 554: French Grand Prix Review and the Italian new wave
Le Mans: a deluge of fans, noise, expectation and, eventually, rainfall. An atmospheric round five of 2026 MotoGP produced a couple of landmarks and more shocks. Adam and Neil call Dave from the Media Centre in the Sarthe to rattle through some talking points.
Paddock Notes: France Thursday – Let it rain
Adam and Neil are joined by commentator, journalist and presenter Elliot York to chat about the first day of hype at a warm and bright Le Mans. Johann Zarco’s fame, expectations for a changeable weekend of weather, what testing bits from Jerez and our Rant and Buzz comments from Thursday in France. Photo by MotoGP.com
Episode 553: Bulega's Hungarian Hat-Trick
Another week and another weekend of Ducati dominance from Nicolo Bulega. The Italian is Superbike Superstar is constantly rewriting the record books in 2026. Steve and Gordo break down the action from Balaton Park and talk about how circumstances played a role in Bulega's success but ultimately his talent, speed and consistency is why he continues to win.
Beyond the success of Bulega we look at t
Episode 552: Le Mans look-ahead with Monsieur Baujard
The French Grand Prix is up next for 2026 MotoGP and Adam, David and Neil are joined by renowned journalist and former racer Thomas Baujard to dig into some saucy subjects about de la Sarthe! Pic by Polarity Photo.
Episode 551: Spanish Grand Prix Review – MarquezGP redeployed
Was there ever any doubt? Some of the prime talking points and discussion from round four of 2026 MotoGP in southern Spain as Adam, David and Neil occupy a quiet-ish corner of the Media Centre at Jerez to bring their latest Grand Prix review show. Photo by MotoGP.com
Paddock Notes: Jerez Thursday – No, no, after you…
Paddock Notes: Jerez Thursday – No, no, after you… by Apex Radio Collective
Episode 550: Breaking down Ducati's Dutch dominance...
Ducati's dominance of the Dutch Round of WorldSBK was completed by a 1-2-3-4-5-6 finish in Race 2. It was a stunning performance by the red bikes and on this week's pod we break down what we saw at TT Circuit Assen. On this week's show Steve and Gordo are joined by David Emmett who gives his insight of what he saw, what he liked and what he thought of the WorldSBK paddock.
Having seen him for y
Episode 549: Spanish Grand Prix Preview – Jerez throwbacks and takes with Dennis Noyes
Adam, David and Neil roll back the years on the Spanish Grand Prix with a journalist that was there from the beginning: Dennis Noyes. The guys also talk about the fabled Turn 13 (Jorge Lorenzo corner), Marc Marquez’s chances and their predictions for MotoGP round four. Photo by Polarity photo
Episode 548: Why video is capturing MotoGP (by Chaz Davies)
Adam, David and Neil are joined by former world champion, WorldSBK race winner and ex-Grand Prix rider (as well as good egg and one of the smartest motorcyclists we’ve met) Chaz Davies to chat MotoGP gossip, guiding Senna Agius and how video is infiltrating the world of performance.
Photo by Ducati Media House.
Episode 547: What about Marc?
Adam, David and Neil offer their opinions on your opinions about Marc Marquez and whether he will (or should) stick or twist in MotoGP. Are time and ‘mileage’ catching up with the world champion? Or is he about to fan the embers of another smoking of his Grand Prix rivals? Time for discussion.
Episode 546: Home hero Oliveira packs the crowd into Portimao
Miguel Oliveira was the man of the moment in Portimao. The home crowd came out in force with a packed paddock there to greet the Portuguese star's every turn. The BMW man delivered on track with a hat-trick of podiums. For Steve and Gordo there was no other place to start than with his performance.
Nicolo Bulega continues to dominate WorldSBK with his perfect record maintained from pole position.
Episode 545: United States Grand Prix Review – More rodeo
Five steaks on the BBQ: all black. Adam Wheeler and Neil Morrison complete their weekend at the Circuit of Americas by joining a sleep-deprived David Emmett to go over the talking points and topics from round three of 2026 MotoGP.
Paddock Notes: USA Thursday – COTA talk with Joe Roberts!
Adam Wheeler and Neil Morrison are joined in the paddock at the Circuit of the Americas by none other than local hero Joe Roberts to talk pathways for American riders to Grand Prix, bike builds and music!
Episode 544: Brazilian Grand Prix Review – Sinking the black
Adam, David and Neil try to fit some scope to a first return to Brazil for MotoGP in more than two decades and with enough talking points to fill a start straight crater. A good Grand Prix or a farce? Where do Aprilia go from here? Winners/Losers and more!
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Paddock Notes: Brazil Thursday – Checking in with Japple in Goiânia
Adam, David and Neil call MotoGP’s superb pitlane report and presenter Jack Appleyard as the Brit shelters from another Brazilian deluge of rain in Goiânia. Jack tells us how the circuit is shaping-up, what are the wider impressions of the venue and predictions for the weekend.
Episode 543: Brazilian GP Preview 1989-2026! MotoGP Aero and more
The guys offer their takes on the return to Goiânia for the first time in almost thirty years by watching and reviewing the last ‘MotoGP’ race at the site: the 1989 500cc Grand Prix!
Watch/listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KccfYmZGIBY
and then watch and listen and give us your view. We also speak to technical guru Craig Scarborough about MotoGP aero and Michael Scott tells us about
Episode 542: Chatting with Guenther Steiner and our 2026 MotoGP Travel tips
This week Adam, David and Neil talk with Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal Guenther Steiner on his transition to the Grand Prix paddock. We also have a fantastic paddock pass competition for Patreon subs, so, on that note, we go into our favourite Grand Prix venues and experiences for 2026.
Sign up for our Patreon for a chance to win Paddock Passes!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/competition-to-2-
Episode 541: 2026 Thai Grand Prix Review - Seven Takes in Thailand
Italian sauce for your Pad Thai? Adam, David and Neil go through their calls and categories for the opening round of the 2026 MotoGP season. ‘Moments’, ‘Winners & Losers’, ‘Grades’ and much more as we Tuk Tuk our way through the first review show of the year.
Paddock Notes: Thailand Thursday - Simmering
Adam and Neil bring you the first of the MotoGP Grand Prix Notes shows in 2026 and both are joined by veteran Spanish journo Manuel Pecino to talk Marc Marquez, the state of the paddock, the Yamaha and Fabio Quartararo dysfunctionality and more. Join up to Insider or Expert tiers for the shows on Friday and Saturday!
Episode 540: Bulega dominates but there were plenty of Phillip Island surprises
Is there any better for a race than Phillip Island? Well, given all the news at the weekend Steve and Gordo report from on the ground with the thoughts of the locals, the staff and the paddock on the bombshell news that MotoGP will move to Adelaide. Will WorldSBK follow? It certainly seems that way.
On track, Nicolo Bulega was imperious as he starts his quest for global domination. The Aruba.it Du
Episode 539: Reviewing the Buriram test plus Phillip Island chatter
Adam and Dave set a hard alarm clock in Europe to join Neil from Buriram airport and talk about the second and final MotoGP pre-season test: Are Aprilia favourites? Is Marquez struggling? Why have no more riders been announced? And are things really that bad for Yamaha? Plus, our verdict on the future of the Australian Grand Prix.
Oriol Puigdemont's article on why the rider contract announcements
Episode 538: 2026 MotoGP Preview time…with the best newshound in the business
Adam, David and Neil are joined this week by Motorsport.com’s Oriol Puigdemont, one of the best news breaking journalists in MotoGP. The guys tackle their expectations and anticipations for the season ahead: Best GPs, sources of worry and excitement, riders we’ll say goodbye to for 2027 and more.
Episode 537: Dissecting YOUR hot 2026 MotoGP takes in the wake of Sepang
Laughter, mockery or jealousy? Adam, David, Neil and Steve chat the latest in 2026 MotoGP – the championship launch - and then also work through a slew of hot takes sent into the show after the Sepang test. Pic by MotoGP.com
Adam's piece on the MotoGP launch in Kuala Lumpur:
https://race19.substack.com/p/perspective-motogp-opens-2026-with
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Episode 536: Takeaways from the 2026 MotoGP Sepang test!
Adam, David (housed in his Malaysian hotel), Neil and Steve gather to air their thoughts, impressions and offer their ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ in the immediate wake of the first MotoGP test of the year. Pic by MotoGP.com
Episode 535: What Quartararo, Martin and Acosta moves mean for MotoGP 2027
Adam, David, Neil and Steve wade into this episode with opinions and expectations for the resumption of MotoGP duty and the first of two official tests to start 2026. Sepang will have the curious backdrop of a manic silly season of rider contract talk…but will also provide the first views of the last MotoGP race bikes of the current era. Photo thanks to MotoGP.com
Episode 534: Our MotoGP questions!
Adam, David, Neil and Steve decide to use the lull before the (Sepang test) storm to throw a few questions of their own for 2026 and beyond. Robots in MotoGP?! What happens when Marc retires? Who will own Neil's heart!
Notes from the episode:
Adam's article on the Idols movie
https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/motorcycles/motogp/behind-the-scenes-with-idols-motogps-f1-movie-launching-th
Episode 532 - WorldSBK testing gets underway
Four days of testing on the Iberian Peninsula gets underway this week at Jerez. Two days of action will get underway at the Southern Spanish circuit on Wednesday before the paddock moves to Portimao.
Iker Lecuona's move to the Aruba.it Ducati squad will see the Spaniard armed with the best bike on the grid and a team looking for their star man of the future. Could it be Lecuona? If he can perform
Episode 533: Ducati Lenovo 2026 MotoGP is go
A rapid-fire reaction from Italy and the launch of the Ducati Lenovo team for what is the company’s centennial. Adam is joined by the host of the event, TNT Sports commentator and friend of the podcast Gavin Emmett, to provide some news and views on Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia and the GP26 livery.
You can watch the recording of the launch livestream here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvIhLlp6
Episode 531 (from Milan!): Covers off at Aprilia Racing 2026
Adam, David and Neil travelled to the Sky studios in Milan as guest of Aprilia Racing to see the 2026 RS-GPs and hear what CEO Massimo Rivola, Technical Director Fabiano Sterlacchini and, of course, Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin had to say about the upcoming MotoGP season. Here are our three ‘takeways’ from another slick Italian presentation.
You can watch the recorded livestream of the Aprili
Episode 530: 2026 MotoGP Predictions Podcast!
The wheels are just starting to roll on 2026 so how about a few fun, uninformed and highly speculative predictions and ‘things we’d like to see’ for MotoGP this year?! Pedro Acosta to Yamaha? Dani Holgado to KTM? Is this the year Liberty makes it's presence felt?
Join Adam, David and Neil for some wacky (as well as shrewd?) takes and more.
FIM bans restarts at trackside
https://motomatters.com/
Episode 529 - Our WorldSBK Verdict!
The year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Podcast and we'll close it out with our final show. Steve and Gordo review the year that was with topics such as our rider of the year, round of the year, surprise of the season and others covered!
Episode 528: Our 2025 MotoGP Verdict!
The cooling-off period has ended, the final interviews have been written-up, some listener questions have been dealt-with, so now’s the time for the last call on the longest Grand Prix season on record: Our Moments, Surprises, Favourite/Worst races, Disappointments and more.
Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and mor
Episode 527: Your Questions!
2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for the future in the raft of listener questions we received for the latest Paddock Pass Podcast. 2027 rider moves, technical presumptions, Liberty’s changes, recommendations and more from Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Pic by Polarity Photo
Neil:
The Director - Daniel Kehlmann
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160387-the-director
David
Fintan O'T
Episode 526 : Policing MotoGP - Simon Crafar on his new role as director of stewards
By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon Crafar joins on this week's podcast to explain his role as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for MotoGP. If you'd like to support the podcast check out patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast.
The 500GP race winner has built a reputation within the paddock as a rider, an engineer, a commentator and now as an FIM Steward. When Neil sat down with Simon
Episode 525 - WorldSBK Season Review Part 2
Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and Gordo are once again joined by Alex Raby to break down the WorldSBK season. In Part 2 of our review we look at Alvaro Bautista's form, Locatelli picking up his first win, Bimota's return to WorldSBK and much more.
The debate for our Top 5 heated up so let us know your thoughts on who makes your list!
Episode 524 - WorldSBK Review Show 2025 Part 1
WIth another year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Podcast covering the Superbike World Championship Steve and Gordo are joined by Alex Raby to break down the campaign that saw Toprak Razgatlioglu sign off his Superbike career as a triple champion before finally getting his MotoGP chance.
Nicolo Bulega impressed everyone from the start of the season and we look at the Italian's performance to
Episode 523: Valencia Grand Prix Review – Back to Black
That’s it! 2025 MotoGP finally reaches the flag but not before Adam, David and Neil are able to get through the talking points and highlights of Round 22 at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Another Italian victory but Moto2 also breaks new ground. Our ‘Moments’, ‘Hire and Fires’ and ‘Grades’ as Dave also starts to salivate at the prospect of the first 2026 test.
Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting
Paddock Notes: Valencia Thursday – Final Countdown (with Oxo and Marc)
Hello Valencia. It’s good to be back. Neil, David and Adam pick up the mics on the eve of the twenty-second and last Grand Prix of the year (don’t forget the test!) to run the rule on the Ricardo Tormo. They are also joined in Spain by MotoGP journo Don, Mat Oxley, who chats about his new book on Marc Marquez.
Episode 522: Portuguese GP Review – Aprilia arrival?
The clock is now ticking on the final days and hours of the 2025 MotoGP season so Adam, David and Neil go through the big talking points (plus our usual categories and listener questions) from the Media Centre at the Algarve International Circuit. Is Aprilia the best bike on the grid now, or just at some tracks? How Dani Pedrosa has helped Pedro Acosta. What KTM needs to make the next step. Why Di
Paddock Notes: Portugal Thursday – The drive to P3?
Adam and Neil welcome back the force-of-nature that is David Emmett to the MotoGP Media Centre and the motomatters scribe is full of beans for the first day of the Portuguese Grand Prix. The guys discuss HRC’s arrival to concessions status, riders’ thoughts on the Algarve International Circuit and the Sepang aftermath plus other topics
Episode 521: Portugal GP Preview – SBK to MotoGP, Miguel’s last? Testing ahead
The full crew get on the mics to chew through three main topics surrounding MotoGP (and a bit of WorldSBK this week) as well as look ahead to the penultimate round of 2025 at the Algarve International Circuit. Can Pedro Acosta finally get his first win? Should they bring back warm up for Moto2 and Moto3? Can Nicolo Bulega score points in Portimao? Can WorldSBK riders succeed in MotoGP, and what is
Episode 520: Malaysian MotoGP review – 2nd best ahead of the rest
Adam and Neil are on the ground in Malaysia and call-up Dave to chew through some of the heroics and hiccups of the 20th round of the season. After discussing the shocking start to the day with the Moto3 accident the guys also speak about Alex Marquez’s third win, Pecco’s puncture, KTM’s bounceback and the ongoing Honda revival. Plus, ‘Moments’, ‘Hire & Fires’ and ‘Grades’.
Paddock Notes: Sepang Thursday – Pick your favourite
Rain, rain, rain. A soggy day at the Sepang International Circuit didn’t quite dampen the enthusiasm for the 20th Grand Prix of the year. Adam and Neil are joined by the charm of Renita Vermeulen to talk about what was said and heard on Thursday as well as Australian GP residue.
Episode 519 - Toprak signs off as a triple Superbike champion
As the final round of the WorldSBK dawned it seemed like a foregone conclusion. There was little doubt that Toprak Razgatlioglu would be crowned for a third time as champion. Nicolo Bulega had proven to be an admirable rival but ultimately Toprak would have too much for his rival...that was the plan at least!
The reality was quite different and ultimately Sunday's Superbike action was the flashpoi
Episode 518: MotoGP Australian Grand Prix Review – Tales of the Unexpected
Surprising, riveting, overdue? The 35th Australian Grand Prix provided another notable episode of MotoGP. Adam and Dave down another coffee and call Neil who’s wrapped up against the Phillip Island winds to talk about round nineteen of the season.
Paddock Notes: Australia Thursday – Warming-up Phillip Island
No Marquez, no Martin, no Maverick but arguably the most inviting and open palette for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. Apart from the weather. Adam, David and Neil (on the ground in Victoria) record their thoughts and opinions in the wake of the rider debriefs and ongoings at ‘PI’ on Thursday.
Episode 517 - Toprak and Bulega take the title battle to the final round...
After a busy weekend in Portugal Steve and Gordo break down the action from Estoril. As usual in 2025 Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega shared the spoils. The duo will bring their title fight down to the final round of the year this weekend at Jerez and we look at how on Sunday it seemed that everyone had their own narrative to push...
There was lots to talk about. Hard racing, weight ballast
Episode 516: Australian GP preview – Wide open!
Favourite Phillip Island memories, the state of MotoGP without Marc Marquez (who can possible win in Australia?), thoughts on the series’ best racetrack and more as Adam, David and Neil anticipate round 19 of 2025.
Episode 515: Indonesia Review - Why was Mandalika such a wild and wacky weekend?
If you love a surprise, the Indonesian MotoGP round at Mandalika was the grand prix weekend for you. A rookie winner, the favourite taking the champion out, and the man who dominated Motegi sinking without a trace. Why did Mandalika turn out this way? Neil, Steve, and David talk you through a tricky track, Fermin Aldeguer's triumph, Marco Bezzecchi's moment of madness, Pecco Bagnaia's depths of de
Paddock Notes: Indonesia Thursday - How's the hangover?
Neil and David are joined by MotoGP commentator and presenter Louis Suddaby, who dials in from the media centre at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, to talk through the morning after the weekend before.
What's Pecco Bagnaia's strategy for this weekend now that he's proven his mettle once more? Where will newly crowned champion Marc Marquez find his motivation now the title is wrapped up? Is Miguel
Episode 514 - Aragon WorldSBK Review Show
On today's WorldSBK show we'll review the action from the Aragon Round of WorldSBK where the wins were split but the action was intense!
Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega have been the story of the season but what do Steve and Gordo think of their title battle? Is it exciting or inevitable? Both of our Paddock Insiders weight in on the topic while also looking forward to future regulations an
Episode 513: Japanese GP review – Coming back and the comeback
Ducati delight. 2025 is officially sealed and the narrative locked. But the race order and podium finishers might surprise a few. Adam, David and Neil offer their thoughts on the Japanese GP, the milestone and the moments.
Paddock Notes: Japan Thursday – Tempering expectations at Motegi
Adam, David and Neil are European based for round seventeen of 2025 MotoGP but still have opinions and news after the first day of media work and debriefs in Japan. Join the crew on Patreon for further daily shows on Friday and Saturday.
Episode 512: Japanese GP preview, our favourite Japanese riders and Gresini team talks
Konnichiwa Motegi! MotoGP goes overseas for the next stint of the 2025 calendar with Japan up first. Adam, David and Neil talk about their favourite Japanese GP riders and memories, offer predictions for round 17 of 22 and also talk to Gresini’s Sporting Director Michele Masini about Alex Marquez and a sterling 2025 for the team. Pic by Polarity Photo
Episode 511: Casting a verdict on MotoGP’s new Hall of Fame
Adam and Neil (plus Dani, Freddie and Kevin) comment on MotoGP’s freshly installed Hall of Fame; launched with a swish ceremony in Rimini last week. We discuss the criteria, the need, and the purposes of the new initiative as well as hear from a few of the ‘Famers themselves.
Episode 510: San Marino GP review – Sweet Revenge
A war of brands and limits pushed at a sunny and packed Misano. Adam, David and Neil raise microphones in the media centre at MWC to talk about the approaching finale of a startling (if expected) comeback narrative in 2025 but also a few other tasty observations in San Marino.
Paddock Notes: Misano Thursday: Are you Blue or are you Blind?
There will be a new howl in MotoGP this weekend for round sixteen and the San Marino Grand Prix. Yamaha at least unveiled their V4 M1, and the Japanese firm’s big bid to return to glory will appear for the first time at the circuit where they won the title in 2021. Bastianini and MotoE news also discussed as Adam and Neil are at last joined by a tardy David for the first podcast of the meeting.
Episode 509 - Toprak dominates in France
Magny-Cours has always been a favourite track for Toprak Razgatlioglu but having dominated the French Round of WorldSBK the Turkish star now has one hand on his third World Championship. Nicolo Bulega was his closest challenger but in reality it wasn't close last weekend. A triple podium for Bimota, Jonathan Rea in the podium fight, new riders on the way...there's a lot to talk about in WorldSBK!
Episode 508: Catalan review – Sibling supremacy on home turf
They did it again. Some tangible tension and some incident and accident to chat about this evening as Adam, David and Neil go through their views and opinions on the Catalan Grand Prix. Ratings, ‘Hire and Fire’, ‘Moments’ from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and more.
Paddock Notes: Magny-Cours - Jonathan Rea ready to sign-off from WorldSBK
The WorldSBK paddock has plenty to discuss in France. Whether it's Jonathan Rea's retirement, Danilo Petrucci to BMW or the rest of the rider market. There's also what happens with engineers next year and the chance to sit down with Rea to talk about his career and the relationships he's built up over the years. Alex Lowes was teammate to Rea at Kawasaki and he joins to talk about what made JR spe
Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday – slipping, sliding to the unknown?
Adam, David and Neil are joined by friend and (incredibly well informed) journalist Thomas Baujard to talk about the themes emerging from the first day of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Is Marc Marquez vulnerable? What were riders saying about their new contracts? Yamaha’s V4 chatter, Barcelona bitumen and more predictions.
Episode 507: Catching Catalunya & MotoGP teams talk with Davide Brivio
A full squad online to chat recent topics of 2025 MotoGP and to preview the Catalan Grand Prix: round 15 of 22 in the current series. We also talk to Trackhouse Racing’s Team Principal Davide Brivio about his riders and the changing landscape for independent outfits. Pic by Trackhouse Racing.
