Paddock Pass Podcast
Keep your motorcycle racing addiction up-to-date and get an insider's perspective into the MotoGP & WorldSBK paddocks.
Episodes
Episode 585: Bulega's record setting year continues at Estoril
The weekend started with a ride out to the circuit led by the home hero Miguel Oliveira. The Portuguese star was born just 30 minutes from the Estoril Circuit and while he had a hat-trick of podiums at Portimao in Round 2 this was a special occassion for the BMW man. Having a corner named after him and being the star attraction for the weekend wasn't enough for Miguel; he enjoyed his best weekend
Episode 584: Indonesian Grand Prix Review – Saving the Pancetta
Sizzling stuff in Indonesia. Adam, David and Neil are in slightly cooler European climes but still have their thoughts and takes on round 17 of 22 in 2026 MotoGP in Mandalika. Can Aprilia breathe again? Will Marc Marquez be content? Thank the GP gods for Pedro Acosta? These and more.
Paddock Notes: Indonesia Thursday – Ch-ch-ch-changes!
Adam, Dave and Neil are joined by commentator Louis Suddaby from the Mandalika Media Centre to talk about the proposed qualification changes for 2027, the reactions in the paddock, expectations for round 17 of MotoGP and more.
Episode 583: Ton up twosome, and Michelin's Motegi magic
While Adam is off watching the Motocross of Nations in Ernee, France, David and Neil hold the fort to discuss an interesting but not exciting Japanese round of MotoGP. The championship tightened up, both in terms of point difference and in terms of the number of title contenders, but who exactly emerges from Motegi in better shape, Marc Marquez or Marco Bezzecchi?
Plus we talk Michelin's Magic Mo
Paddock Notes: Japan Thursday – New colours, new grip
Adam, David and Neil are joined by MotoGP pitlane reporter Jack Appleyard from the Motegi Mobility Resort to talk about the news and views emerging from the first day of activity at the Japanese Grand Prix. New tarmac, old faces, fresh colours, new signings and more.
Episode 582: Bulega claims the title and cements his legacy
In this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast Steve English and Gordon Ritchie take you inside the WorldSBK paddock to breakdown Nicola Buluga's championship success. The Italian has dominated the series in 2026 but, somewhat ironically, had his first race weekend without a victory at the Italian Round.
Iker Lecuona's hat-trick of wins at Cremona was an important moment for the Spaniard to lay down
Episode 581: Japanese Grand Prix Preview & MotoGP ’27: 850s, calendar, management!
Thunder clouds are gathering! But the skies are (hopefully) only bothering Adam and Neil in Barcelona and not the MotoGP circus that pitches up at the Motegi Mobility Resort this week. Along with Dave in a sunny Netherlands the boys discuss the secret test of the 2027 850cc bikes, next year’s MotoGP calendar, MotoGP Group’s new recruits and more.
Episode 580: Austrian Grand Prix Review – About bloody time
Intrigue. The Red Bull Ring delivered another milestone moment for MotoGP and in this last gasp of the 1000cc era. Adam, David and Neil bring their takes on round fifteen of the series from the heights of the RBR Media Centre: verdict on the winner, our ‘Winners and Losers’, ‘Moments’ and more.
Paddock Notes: Austria Thursday – Don’t talk too much
A grey, rainy and chilly day at Red Bull Ring did not stop a torrent of news and conjecture in Austria. Pecco’s rage, new trophies, low crowd expectations and more, dissected by Adam, David and Neil from the comfy confines of the 5-star Media Centre at Spielberg.
Episode 579: San Marino Grand Prix Review – The Moment Seizer
The pizza box lid has closed on round 14 of 2026 MotoGP and there was a big shock and plenty of intensity at a packed Misano today. Adam, David and Neil offer their ‘Moments’, ‘Winners & Losers’ and general takes on the weekend.
Paddock Notes: San Marino Thursday – Shouldering the burden
Adam, David and Neil are joined at a stormy Misano by renowned Spanish journalist Manuel Pecino to talk about Marc Marquez’s latest display of his physical state, confirmations of more outgoing MotoGP stars for 2027 and other new bits ahead of round fourteen.
Episode 578: Thriller on the loose in WorldSBK
In today's WorldSBK episode Steve and Gordo recap the action from the French Round of WorldSBK but with the breaking news that Jack Miller has been confirmed at Yamaha for 2027 we lead off by analysing the Australian's move. What does it mean for Yamaha to have Miller aboard the YZF-R1? The Aussie star won't be the only MotoGP man making the move with Franco Morbidelli and Brad Binder set to annou
Episode 577: Inside Yamaha’s MotoGP quest & San Marino Preview
Adam, David and Neil look ahead to Misano but also enjoy an exclusive chat with Yamaha Motor Racing MD Paolo Pavesio about Yamaha’s struggles, their V4 and 850 projects, managing Fabio, Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura, Moto3 and more.
Episode 576: Aragon GP Review – The Order
Round 13 of MotoGP is rolling into the MotorLand sunset and Adam, David and Neil slice and dice the latest episode of the world championship from their seats in the Media Centre. A worthy winner? A usurper denied? A title chase on fire? All this and more.
Paddock Notes: Aragon Thursday – Salut Johann! And more 2027 chat
Adam, David and Neil thank MotorLand’s air-conditioning system as Aragon fries on the first day of 2026 MotoGP round 13. The guys welcome French journalist Tom Baujard onto the show to talk about Johann Zarco’s return, riders’ comments on 2027 moves and more.
Episode 575: Aragon Grand Prix Preview & 2026 MotoGP Wild Takes
At last! Steve English frees himself from the golf course to join Adam, David and Neil to chat though expectations for the Aragon Grand Prix as well as some of the bolder comments and predictions for the rest of the MotoGP season.
Episode 574: The secrets & life of a MotoGP Photographer
Adam, David and Neil take advantage of a slow week in the world of 2026 MotoGP to invite arguably the championship’s best photographer – Rob Gray (or Polarity Photo) – to talk about making a break in the series, making the difference, working with riders and plenty more.
Episode 573: British Grand Prix Review and the (other) Italian show
12 different winners at Silverstone and the stretch continues. Four different Aprilia winners and the stretch continues. Adam, David and Neil get on the mics…and the stretch continues. Winners/Losers, Italian dominance, controversy, resurgences and more.
Paddock Notes: Silverstone Thursday – Out of the Outernet, Triumph and MotoGP news
Adam, David and Neil get on the mics from the Media Centre at a bright and sun-scorched Silverstone (long may it last…for the next three days at least) to talk about MotoGP in central London, Triumph tour and updates, and the latest round of news and riders’ views for the first time after the summer break.
Episode 572: Talking Silverstone with a British Grand Prix winner
Adam, David and Neil preview this weekend’s British Grand Prix by calling the 2024 Moto2 winner at Silverstone, Jake Dixon (while he was getting a rub). What’s it like to win your home round? How has the transition from Grand Prix to WorldSBK been? And more. We also chat Maverick Viñales, the future of the British round and various other subjects.
Episode 571: MotoGP after one year of Liberty Media. Changes? Controversy? Patience?
Adam, David and Neil gather to chat through how MotoGP has changed (or hasn’t?) in the one year period since Liberty Media took hold of the handlebars. What has altered? What do we expect? What are we fearful of?
Episode 570: MotoGP half-season Bests and Worsts!
Engines have cooled on 2026 MotoGP for the moment…but Adam, David and Neil gather to review the first half of the Grand Prix season with their picks and categories for Best & Worst (and more) from the eleven rounds to-date.
Episode 569: Bulega's dominance is broken as Lecuona wins for the first time!
Ducati wrapped up the Manufacturers' title at the UK Round at Donington Park. The season of dominance by the Aruba.it squad also confirmed their Teams' success but finally as the summer break dawned for WorldSBK Nicolo Bulega's unbeaten run was halted by a stunning win for Iker Lecuona.
Steve and Gordo break down the action from Round 8 of the Superbike World Championship and get you up to date fr
Episode 568: German Grand Prix Review – The House of Marc
Round 11 of 2026 MotoGP is a note in the books, and Adam and David are joined by Neil at the Sachsenring for their takeaways on another record-breaking Grand Prix this year. The Marquez veil, the Japanese way, the reluctance for the title. All this, Winners and Losers, Grades and more.
Paddock Notes: Sachsenring Thursday – Marc to Marco to new employees
Adam and David are joined by MotoGP pitlane reporter Jack Appleyard to talk about the day’s news and events at Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix: views on fresh rider deals, Marco Bezzecchi’s state, Marc Marquez’s kidology and more. Join us on Patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast for more on Friday and Saturday.
Episode 567: German Grand Prix Preview & Best/Worst MotoGP signings plus Jonas Folger speaks!
Adam (Barcelona), David (in far flung Germany) and Neil (eating a Taco in Mexico City) contrive to chat Sachsenring, the latest MotoGP moves, some of the memorable signings of the past for the right (and wrong) reasons and speak to Germany’s last MotoGP hero Jonas Folger about wildcarding and that 2017 Sachsenring performance.
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!
Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Yo
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
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