Paddock Pass Podcast

The Silverstone MotoGP round had it all: three thrilling races packed with heartbreak, triumph, and drama. As the sun set on Silverstone, Adam, Neil, and David sat down to dissect everything that happened.

Does Marco Bezzecchi's victory mean the Aprilia is good now, or did Bez get lucky that Fabio Quartararo's ride-height device failed. What happened to Quartararo, and why were the Yamahas fast? Are Ducati in much deeper trouble than it looks at first glance? Should ride-height devices be banned? Why did David make Fabio Quartararo cry? And a scoop from Maio Meregalli on the future of Yamaha's V4.

For the British GP weekend, we are making all of our Paddock Notes shows freely available, instead of just to our Patreon backers, so you get an idea of what you are missing out on when you choose to support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon. Adam, David and Neil talk about the Yamaha resurgence after three M1s make Q2 in the wake of a curious and bright day of practice at Silverstone. We also chat about other newsworthy happenings in the UK – Bezzecchi’s speed, a crowd (!), Bagnaia’s work, KTM’s struggles and a new IRTA President.

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

For the British GP weekend, we are making all of our Paddock Notes shows freely available, instead of just to our Patreon backers, so you get an idea of what you are missing out on when you choose to support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon. On Thursday's Notes show, David, Neil, and Adam are joined by MotoGP commentator Matt Birt. After hearing from Matt about how he made the transition from journalism to commentary, we discuss the situation around Jorge Martin and Aprilia, and how it will play out, plus some news from KTM and what to expect from the weather.

On today's show Steve and Gordo look back at the Czech Round of WorldSBK. Toprak won two races and Bulega ended the weekend on a high by claiming the honours in a drag race to the line. What happened to Razgatlioglu's BMW during those final laps and just how good is Bulega? The other talking points surround the rider market for next year and Gordo's news of a new motor for a ride around Iberia!

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

The Paddock Pass Podcast has a special guest in the latest episode. Three-time MotoGP winner Cal Crutchlow joins Adam, David, and Neil to talk Silverstone, the British GP, Donington Park, Yamaha's turnaround, and much more. Cal gives his view on how Pecco Bagnaia can handle having Marc Marquez as a teammate, the intricacies of MotoGP contracts, how MotoGP might change in 2027, and how riding with injuries made him faster.

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

After the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, the bombshell that Jorge Martin was weighing up a departure from Aprilia hit the paddock. After reaching out to various sources, Neil, Adam, and David got together to discuss how the potential split came about, where the blame lies, and all of the possible fallout, including where Martin goes if he leaves Aprilia. What does this mean for the MotoGP rider line up for 2026?

Plus, at Le Mans, Adam and Neil sat down with Hervé Poncharal to talk Tech3, KTM, Le Mans, and where Maverick Viñales' performance has sprung from.

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

The French Grand Prix had everything: chaos, drama, bathos, passion, rain, crashes. But above all, it had passion, the passion of 120,000 fans screaming their lungs out at a home hero as he thrilled the crowd. On Sunday evening, David, Neil, and Adam picked through the bones of a glorious event in an attempt to make sense of it all.

What does this win mean for Honda? How did Johann Zarco pull it off? What about that factory seat? Where does the result leave Marc Marquez, and what went wrong for Pecco Bagnaia? We go over it all and more in the latest episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast.

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

Round 4 of the WorldSBK season is in the books and while it wasn't a thriller there is still plenty to look back on from the Italian Round. With plenty of talking points we've taken questions from our Patreon supporters who asked Steve and Gordo how good is Bulega , to look at the rider market and Toprak's future, how to tackle the Superpole dilemma and if a change is needed as well as looking at the WorldSSP and WorldWCR races.

Thanks to Renthal Street and Pole Position Travel for their support for the show.

As Adam and Neil prepare to head to Le Mans and David cowers at home, the Paddock Pass crew look ahead to what should be a cracking French Grand Prix. What makes it such a great venue? How does it so often provide such great racing? Are David's fears of disembowelment after dark misplaced? Can the French crowd hope for some joy from hometown heroes Fabio Quartararo and Johann Zarco? Or will it be another Marquez Brothers show?

Plus, a discussion of the new start procedure rules, and whether it will reduce the risk of another COTA catastrophe, the Jorge Martin rule allowing injured riders to test a MotoGP bike before returning, a look at how HRC are turning their operation around, and who could be out on their ear in 2026.

After a forgettable sprint race, the Spanish Grand Prix delivered the race which the 101,000 passionate fans packing the Jerez circuit deserved. It had everything: crashes, recoveries, passes, surprises.