Episodes
The French Round of WorldSBK saw Toprak Razgatlioglu, Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea all ruled out through injury. What lessons can be learned from Toprak's crash and what can we expect from upcoming rounds of WorldSBK.
On track there was a popular winner with Michael van der Mark putting his pains of multiple injuries behind him to win again before Nicolo Bulega enjoyed a perfect Sunday. Is the Italian actually a title threat for Toprak now? Steve, Gordo and Ivo debate the merits of a...
Published 09/13/24
There was more being sampled at the Misano MotoGP than just new bike parts and a Michelin front tyre... Radio communication is upon us in the premier class and Neil and Dave are here to discuss whether it's a good thing for the sport, and whether it would have saved Jorge Martin's race on Sunday.
As ever the Paddock Pass Podcast gives you the chance to have your MotoGP questions answered. So, we select the best questions from our Patreon page after each Grand Prix weekend to give you the...
Published 09/10/24
David and Neil avoid the pitlane and stay firmly on track to bring you their opinions and talking points from round thirteen of MotoGP and another twist in a narrowing 2024 championship tale.
Published 09/08/24
Neil and David are joined by expert Spanish journalist Manuel Pecino for early impressions of the Gran Premio Di San Marino including further reaction to the Bagnaia-Marquez clash, Pramac Yamaha’s new signing, Dorna Sports’ whopping new agreement with the FIM, Trackhouse Aprilia’s new direction and predictions for this weekend….
Published 09/05/24
The midweek show means answering Patreon questions, so David, Neil and Steve sink their teeth into the Alex Márquez vs Pecco Bagnaia crash, Aprilia's grip woes, the track conditions, Marc Márquez' winning emotions, and Jorge Martin's impressive race. Did Alex take out Pecco on purpose? Should Marc have been more excited? What happened to the Aprilias? And will Misano see a Ducati clean sweep?
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Published 09/03/24
Adam, David and Neil find a cosy place in the MotorLand Media Centre to chew over the various heavyweight talking points from the twelfth round of 2024 MotoGP. Agree? Disagree? Get on Twitter or Discord and let us know
Published 09/01/24
Adam, David and Neil are joined by the irrepressible font of superior knowledge that is Data Technician/Former Crew Chief and Podcaster Peter Bom for a first take of news and opinion from the GoPro Grand Prix of Aragon. New asphalt, goodbye Taka/hello Chantra, Yamaha’s situ and more…
Published 08/29/24
The full crew are on this latest Paddock Pass Podcast where David gets a few scoops from Monster Energy Yamaha race team management, and all four journalists – Adam, Dave, Neil and Steve – reveal the things they’d like to change about MotoGP as well as their opinions on the Grand Prix of Aragon coming up this weekend
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Published 08/27/24
David has been to KTM, Neil has interviewed Ai Ogura on MotoGP, Honda, Moto2 and more, Steve has come back from the golf course and Adam is AWOL with his book but here is the latest show with exclusive content and some excellent questions from Patreon subscribers.
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Published 08/21/24
The 2024 Grand Prix of Austria is now part of the ether but Adam, David and Neil drummed up the enthusiasm to delve into a brilliant performance from a static affair, give their evaluation of the latest visit to Red Bull Ring and more
Published 08/18/24
Adam, David and Neil are joined by GPMag’s Thomas Baujard to talk about the Ai Ogura/Trackhouse Racing confirmation, Jack Miller’s future, test riders and more from a sunny and scenic media centre setting at the Red Bull Ring
Published 08/15/24
Is there anything Toprak Razgatlioglu can't do? We're still waiting for a challenge he can't meet in 2024 and with 13 wins on the spin the Turkish superstar has once again proved himself. His Portimao weekend was a tough one with struggles in Race 1 and a wingless BMW for Race 2.
He showed his fighting spirit to keep winning and left Steve and Gordo pondering his place in history and whether we can make comparisons to past Superbike Superstars
Published 08/15/24
Adam, David and Neil are joined by Austrian journalist Markus Zörweg from Motorsport Magazin to talk about the Red Bull Ring and how the circuit came to be. We also chat winning trends and why the crowds always flock to Spielberg
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00:00 – Introduction and Dave’s thoughts on the KTM...
Published 08/13/24
Adam, David and Neil have a diverse collection of questions from listeners for this week’s show: Silverstone attendance, rider movements, liveries, Simon Crafar and more.
Published 08/08/24
Who sunk, who flew, who crashed and who blew? Get the lowdown on the Monster Energy British Grand Prix as Adam, David and Neil sit down in the Silverstone Media Centre on Sunday evening to go through their takes and more from round ten of 2024 MotoGP
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Published 08/04/24
First Paddock Pass Podcast Notes show from Silverstone and we discuss British Grand Prix memories with Mat Oxley as well as take our picks of the 75th anniversary liveries!
Published 08/01/24
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!
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Published 07/30/24
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
Published 07/29/24
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!
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Published 07/24/24
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
Published 07/19/24
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!
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Published 07/17/24
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
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Published 07/10/24
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.
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Thanks to KTM, Renthal and Fly Racing for their support
Published 07/07/24
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?
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Published 07/04/24
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
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Published 07/03/24