The Paddock Pass Podcast WorldSBK crew look back at the Portimão round and discuss an eventful weekend and the last round on European soil before heading for the flyaways. Steve English, Gordo Ritchie, and Charlie Hiscott start off with an analysis of the sad news of Victor Steeman, although the podcast was recorded before the sad news of Steeman's death. They discuss the WorldSSP300 class, and the risk of motorcycle racing.

They then move on to examine the events of the weekend. Portimão was the place where Alvaro Bautista pulled out a lead, and the crew discuss the ramifications of the Ducati's performance. They discuss how the rules affect the different riders, and especially the extra revs which the Kawasaki was not allowed this year. And they discuss the difficulties of having three races on a weekend. And to finish off, Steve talks to MotoAmerica Superbike champion Jake Gagne, who raced in Portugal.

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