Paddock Pass Podcast

A slight frazzled Sunday evening recording for this week’s show and the wrap of round fifteen of 2023 MotoGP as Adam and David dial-up Neil in the Mandalika media centre and half the PPP crew get on the road to Australia. Bagnaia’s rebound, Martin’s malaise, Binder’s bashing and loads more.

The deal is done, and Marc Marquez has finally spoken about why he chose to move from the factory Repsol Honda team to the family atmosphere of the Gresini Ducati squad. Neil, Adam and David analyse what Marc told the media, how the other riders responded, and more. And they discuss Pol Espargaro's mood in having to make way for Pedro Acosta.

David, Neil and Steve discuss the state of the championship before a three-race run in three weeks, starting with the second trip to the Mandalika Street Circuit. GASGAS, Pol and Pedro, Bezzecchi and the ever-present Marquez situation. Plenty of insight before Indonesia.

The 2023 WorldSBK Championship will have a title decider at the final round of the year in Jerez. An Alavaro Bautista hat-trick in Portimao wasn't enough to get him across the line because on Sunday we saw some of the best racing imaginable. Steve and Gordo bring you all the latest news from the paddock

A special edition show (with the help of Renthal Street) as we mull over the HRC press release bringing an official end to one of the most lethal and prolific combinations in MotoGP history. What’s next? What could happen and what does this mean for MotoGP? Adam, Dave, Neil and Steve – along with TNT Sports Presenter and former World Champion Neil Hodgson - give their 100 pesetas worth.

More Martin magic, the washing-out effect of the Motegi monsoon, what we learned in Japan, our ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ from round fourteen of MotoGP and our take on the near-conclusion of the 2024 silly season. Grab the latest show here!

Adam, David and Neil get on a call to talk about the first day of the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. Brad Binder's lap-record, carbon-powered effort, Ducati's shift, Honda and Yamaha concerns and what's the hold-up with Pedro? Have a listen and then join us for more content from the rest of the Grand Prix weekend on Patreon right here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

How does a MotoGP team move bikes, equipment, spares, staff around the world? The latest 'RNF Unlocked' podcast talks with Wilco and meets Logistics and Team Coordinator Carl 'Stan' Meakin to find out how the wheels roll for a twenty-round world championship effort

The tenth round of the Superbike World Championship saw a Sunday double for Alvaro Bautista but a crash in the opening race of the weekend made for interesting talking points. On today's pod we are joined by Paul Denning to talk about Jonathan Rea's move to Yamaha and we also have a special Renthal Street Session with Pere Riba, crew chief to Rea at Kawasaki

Some clear and heavy talking points from the first ever IndianOil Grand Prix of India at the Buddh International Circuit: Bezzecchi’s brilliance, Pecco’s prang, Honda’s revived hopes, Marquez’ next move, monkey business and how was the country’s MotoGP debut? Adam, Dave, Neil and Steve share the Naan on round thirteen

On the eve of the first ever Indian Grand Prix we talk to Miguel Oliveira, and the new (and effective) link-up with Crew Chief Giovanni Mattarollo. How do the pair build-up trust, how do they find the small details, what is the Portuguese star like to work with? Questions asked, answers gained! Listen to the brand new 'RNF Unlocked'!

It's been quite the journey, but at last MotoGP has landed in India. Adam Wheeler faced a relatively smooth journey to the Buddh International Circuit, and he checks in with Neil Morrison and David Emmett to talk travel, the state of the circuit, and the thrills and terror of New Delhi traffic. We discuss what the riders had to say about the track, who we expect to be fast, and the state of play i...

The Paddock Pass Podcast crew are joined by veteran journalist Dennis Noyes to preview this weekend's Indian Grand Prix. Dennis established himself as a paddock insider early in his career but he also has experience in organising and promoting Grand Prix during the early 90s so he'll give us his insight into what it takes to get a race off the ground

The ninth round of the 2023 WorldSBK campaign kicked off with a bombshell..Jonathan Rea would be leaving Kawasaki and signing for Yamaha. The biggest story of the weekend gets top billing in this week's podcast with Steve English and Gordon Ritchie bringing you the latest news from inside the paddock

Not a classic, but Misano was the scene of a classic performance and there was plenty of rumbling in the background to keep Adam, David and Neil talking through the first hours of the post-race IRTA test in Italy. Thoughts on the racing, Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez, some words on Mike Trimby and an exclusive interview with Wasserman Media Group’s Bob Moore on being an agent and rider manager, parti...

There was an extra vibe to Misano with the culmination of 2023 MotoE and the first chapter of the Ducati technical era. We chatted with the CryptoDATA RNF MotoE crew about their season, riding the Italian electric bikes and more for the latest ‘RNF Unlocked’ podcast!

Our first – free – Paddock Pass Podcast Notes show from Misano and round twelve of 2023 MotoGP. Talking the latest Marquez rumours, Bagnaia’s shape, Marini’s new contract, exclusive MotoE content and more from the Media Centre and on the eve of the San Marino Grand Prix. Join us on Patreon for more right here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Wrapping all matters Catalan, and discussing why Aprilia were so good (thanks to insight from Race Manager Paolo Bonora and Wilco Zeelenberg), what we thought of manic scenes in Turn 1 (and Turn 2!), Barcelona’s low grip & future, Winners and Losers and much more.

The essential double-act in MotoGP. On this latest RNF Unlocked podcast Raul Fernandez and his Crew Chief, Noe Herrera, attach the microphones to talk about they link-up, how they work and how their relationship is key to the chase of success for CrypoDATA RNF Racing.

A taster of our Patreon MotoGP Notes shows! Adam and David talk about some of the news, comments and themes from the first day and a (busy) gathering at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. What did Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta say about KTM, concessions and the future of the Catalan GP? What were Marco Bezzecchi’s initial words about his 2024 Mooney VR46 deal? What else happened in the paddock? Have...

Looking ahead to round eleven at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with a few of the hot talking points currently in 2023 MotoGP: possible capacity changes, Marco Bezzecchi and the 2024 calendar. Plus, we call up Catalunya Radio journalist Damia Aguilar and ask him to try and explain why this particular country produces such strong MotoGP racers like Marquez, Espargaro, Rins, Criville, Pedrosa, E...

Adam, David and Neil gather to go through the list of talking points from round ten of 2023 MotoGP at the Red Bull Ring: Perfect Pecco, the MotoGP paradox, Martin madness, KTM and their grid slots, is MM93 closer than ever to leaving Honda? And who fancies a Pramac Ducati for 2024? Much more inside plus interviews with KTM’s Sebastian Risse and Brembo’s Mattia Tombolan on the hardest braking circu...

What attracts a sponsor to MotoGP and what do the likes of CryptoDATA gain from their stake as part of RNF Racing? CEO Ovidiu Toma tells us about his discovery of the sport, why the company chose to get involved with the team and what gains they make from being in the MotoGP paddock.

Ducati or KTM? Martin or Miller? Bagnaia or Binder? Quartararo joins the rest of the Japanese brand ‘testing’ fleet and will the grid count on more orange or red for 2024? A few questions and talking points from a hot, sunny and surprisingly busy Red Bull Ring today

Anticipating the hills coming alive with MotoGP, Dave, Neil and Steve sat down to talk about the trip to Red Bull Ring, the latest Grand Prix gossip and had a fantastic chat with Red Bull KTM rider Jack Miller.