Paddock Pass Podcast

Could there be a second MotoGP round in the US? And could it be held at the Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama? Adam visits the Barber Motorsports Museum and talks to director Brian Case about the museum, including its collection of over 2000 motorcycles, as well as the possibilities for hosting a MotoGP race at the iconic track.

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With MotoGP about to hit its European leg, Adam, David, and Neil look ahead to the Jerez round of MotoGP. Will it be Marc Marquez vs Pecco Bagnaia like it was last year, or can someone spring a surprise? And what can we expect at the test. Plus, a frank and honest interview with Franco Morbidelli about recovering from injury and his resurgence this year, and Neil speaks to HRC technical director Romano Albesiano and LCR Honda technical leader Christophe 'Beefy' Bourgignon about the current state of Honda and the improvements made.

If you're in Jerez for MotoGP, you can catch our live show, in partnership with Pole Position Travel, on Friday night at the Sherry Park Hotel. Details in this Patreon post.

At a round where Nicolo Bulega was clearly fastest, Toprak Razagtlioglu came away outscoring the factory Ducati rider and closing the gap in the championship to 21 points. But Assen WorldSBK left Steve and Gordo so much more to talk about as well, including what went wrong with Bulega's Ducati, the future of Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pirelli's plan for tyres in WorldSBK and in MotoGP, Andrea Locatelli's first World Superbike win, and more.

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It was a weekend full of surprises at Qatar, though the winner was anything but a surprise. Marc Marquez took victory, with Pecco Bagnaia joining him on the podium. So far, so ordinary. But the rider that crossed the line second was Maverick Viñales. KTM had a podium at last, until they didn't, after it was taken away as a result of the front tyre pressure being low. Plus, Marquez on Marquez action, a solid result for Johann Zarco, and a very tough weekend for Jorge Martin, who ended with a punctured lung and cracked ribs. Neil, Adam, and David talk you through it all.

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Adam, David, Neil and Steve talk about the Lusail International Circuit, Jorge Martin’s return, Pedro Acosta's future, and our predictions for MotoGP round four. Plus, we speak to Pedro Acosta (with your questions!) and his Red Bull KTM Crew Chief Paul Trevathan about 2025 so far.

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It was a thrilling weekend of racing in the WorldSBK class at Portimão, with Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega going head to head in all three races. Steve, Gordo, and Ivo dive into the racing, ask if Andrea Locatelli was the big winner of the weekend, whether Toprak really is going to go to MotoGP, plus much, much more.

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If you were hoping for drama, the MotoGP race in Austin delivered in spades. Dubious tyre choices, a pre-planned sprint off the grid when most of the grid were on wets, a restart, Marc Marquez crashing out of the lead, and the resurgence of Pecco Bagnaia. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Neil, Adam, and David try to make sense of the madness that reigned in Austin.

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The Circuit of the Americas has been Marc Marquez's playground in years gone by. Does that mean another double victory is a certainty this weekend as MotoGP returns to Austin? Will challenges likely come from brother Alex and Pecco Bagnaia, as witnessed in the first rounds? Or can last year's winners Aprilias or Pedro Acosta get in on the act?

We also discuss our favourite American Grand Prix riders of all time, the difficulties facing young Americans getting into the MotoGP paddock these days, and the series' potential increased presence in the US of A in the future in this week's show.

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Adam, Neil and Steve go through the big talking points from the second round of the 2025 MotoGP season and the trip back to Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina. Marc Marquez was again victorious, but did brother Alex’s performance suggest he is at least beatable this term? And was Marc really on the money when he said Alex is his biggest threat for this year’s championship? It was a also a brilliant weekend for Johann Zarco and Honda, so we assess what has brought about the improvements for HRC and whether we can trust this weekend fully. Plus, looks at KTM, Pedro Acosta, Yamaha and more!

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As Round 2 of MotoGP 2025 nears, we bring you a bumper show with a very special guest - former WorldSBK runner-up and MotoGP rider Eugene Laverty! We preview the first Argentine GP since 2023 and ask who is favourite and why it's Marc Marquez. Also, why do strange things keep happening in Termas de Rio Hondo? There's also reaction to the news Pirelli will step into MotoGP in 2027 as sole tyre supplier, and how it could affect the class. Plus, there's an exclusive interview with Dorna CCO Dan Rossomondo on the proposed Liberty takeover, where it's at, and plans for the year ahead

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