Paddock Pass Podcast

Adam, David and Neil sit down in the abandoned press conference room at Jerez to talk about a remarkable round four of 2024 MotoGP and also hear from Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi as well as Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 team Manager Nico Goyon on the Pedro Acosta effect.

On this week's WorldSBK podcast Steve and Gordo are joined by Mat Oxley to get Mat's perspective on WorldSBK in 2024. With Toprak once again surprising everyone we also sat down with his Team Manager, Shaun Muir, to find out what's changed for BMW in 2024

Sample a teaser for our Thursday Paddock Notes show. Adam, David and Neil get on the microphones from the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto to talk about what was seen and heard on Thursday at the Gran Premio de España. Maverick's chances? Hondas woes? Chatter and the chance of rain?! Head over to our Patreon page and subscribe to listen to the full episode. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paddock-notes-103038222?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Adam, David and Neil preview the Spanish Grand Prix by debating three questions ahead of the race at Jerez, reflect on memories from the iconic track and take a little quiz. We’re also delighted to have MotoGP Legend Wayne Rainey on the show to talk about Grand Prix, his career, MotoAmerica, COTA and the series’ fresh American flavour. (Photos thanks to Yamaha/MotoGP.com) Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam, David, Neil and Steve intersperse a cool interview with the 1993 premier class world champion after his ‘home Grand Prix’ with some chat around three big talking points from MotoGP in the aftermath of COTA and round three.

Adam, David and Neil in various locations and in various timezones bring you all the news and talking points only hours after the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. On the ground in Texas, we also grab exclusive talks with Maverick Viñales Crew Chief Manuel Cazeaux, Pramac Racing Team Manager Gino Borsoi, Alpinestars’ Chris Hillard on the new TechAir 7X and a special chat with Kenny Roberts Jr.

Adam is in COTA and catches up with expert MotoGP news reporter Oriol Puigdemont about some of his breaking news stories of late, finding out rider salaries, next possible moves in MotoGP 2024 and more. This is a teaser for our Paddock Notes show, which is available for our Patrons through a GP weekend. Head over to our Patreon page and subscribe to listen to the full episode. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paddock-notes-of-102171672

Adam, David and Neil get in the mood for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas by discussing which American racers from 1985-1995 would best cope with MotoGP now, their favourite U.S.GP memories, the Quartararo cash-vs-speed dilemma, where MotoGP could head in the USA next and more! Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam, Neil & Steve are warmed once more by the presence of Dave on the Paddock Pass Podcast as the guys talk the Liberty/Dorna acquisition, get exclusive words from Dorna CCO Dan Rossomondo and also have a personal chat with former WorldSBK ace, Grand Prix rider, Ducati star and all-around good egg Chaz Davies on a range of topics. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

What can you say about Toprak's weekend in Catalunya? Quite a bit if you've got Ivo and Gordo joining Steve on the show! For our Patreon supporters we have Early Access to this show There's plenty more to talk about than just Toprak and BMW so listen on to hear our insight about everything WorldSBK

Episode 392: Questions from Portugal & Diggia talks Was Pecco marking his turf? Are all bets off with Acosta? What about Martin vs Bastianini ‘round two’? Adam, Neil and Steve go over these questions and more as well as talk to Fabio Di Giannantonio about his own MotoGP ‘rollercoaster’ so far. Join us for special and exclusive content on Patreon. Become a Paddock Insider for just 10 dollars a month: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast Find us here: https://twitter.com/PaddockPassPod And here: https://soundcloud.com/the-paddock-pass-podcast Thanks to Renthal Street, KTM and Fly Racing for the support

Adam Wheeler and Neil Morrison summon the last dregs of energy (largely flamed by an explosive finale to round two of 2024 MotoGP) on Sunday night in the Algarve International Circuit Media Centre to answer the questions and go over the talking points from Portugal. We also chat to Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder’s Crew Chiefs from the paddock after the latest GP saga. The Paddock Notes shows are quick, 'dirty' and spontaneous edits and insights from each day of a MotoGP Grand Prix. Join up on Patreon for the full compliment each race! https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Adam and Neil are joined by none other than MotoGP scribe extraordanaire Pete McLaren for the first Paddock Notes show from the Algarve International Circuit. Rain, Marquez, Japanese testing progress, the AIC and one of the toughest tracks on the slate, Acosta chat and more. Join us on Patreon for the full track and more from the entire Grand Prix weekend(s) Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com KTM: https://www.ktm.com/ Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

The MotoGP technical rules to come – discussed by a man, Peter Bom, who knows very much what he’s talking about – Fermin Aldeguer’s new contract and what it means for the paddock, Portimao, predictions and more… Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com KTM: https://www.ktm.com/ Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Adam, David, Neil and (briefly) Steve get chatting and opining on the 2024 MotoGP season opener. Our ‘moments’, grades, talking points, Winners and Losers from Lusail and an interview with Pedro Acosta’s Crew Chief Paul Trevathan after ‘that’ debut. Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

We’re publishing a Sunday evening (Monday morning?) Paddock Notes show from the Lusail International Circuit this week as we’ll be producing the Paddock Pass Podcast mid-week as usual. In the meantime hear what Adam and David saw and thought of 2024 round one, and we also announce our paddock pass competition winner

TNT Sports commentator, two-decade media veteran of MotoGP and excellent egg Gavin Emmett joins Adam and Neil inside the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar after the first day of hype, set-up and media debriefs to chat about who said what. If you like the podcast and the content then hear the entire show by signing up to patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast for only a few euros per month and also catching recordings every day from every Grand Prix. Details below. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Adam, David and Neil put their money (OK, pretend cash) on the table with their bold takes and opinions for what we’ll see this season in MotoGP. World Champions? Surprises? Crashiest rider? How many races until Marc Marquez wins? Events to savour and miss? Dive in and see if you agree... Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: / paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Steve, Gordo and Ivo get you all the latest news from the WorldSBK paddock and after an opening round that saw a first time winner, a four year win drought ended on Sunday and a six times World Champion finish the weekend with zero points on the board there's a lot of news to cover!

Adam, David and Neil talk about Dave’s recent and secretive trip behind locked doors at the Michelin factory, we’re delighted to be joined by Dani Pedrosa who talks about life after racing and testing and Neil also provides a perspective on Jorge Martin. Plus more!

Coming to you hot from the Media Centre in Phillip Island and on the eve of the first round of 2024 WorldSBK, Steve is joined by Gordo, Ivo and a host of racers: Rea, Razgatlıoğlu, van der Mark to talk over the themes of the season

Adam, David and Neil discuss the events and talking points from Lusail (how unstoppable is Bagnaia? Are Aprilia ‘there’? Who will be the surprise of the season based on the tests? And more…) and are joined by Alpinestars’ Chris Hillard to talk about the history, whys and wherefores of airbag tech

Adam, David and Neil tuck into a raft of questions from Paddock Pass Podcast Patreon supporters, talk about the Red Bull KTM and HRC team launches and liveries and also speak to KTM’s Chief Technician as well as title hopeful Brad Binder. Support the Paddock Pass Podcast on Patreon for Notes shows from every day of a MotoGP weekend plus lots of bonus content. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast The Paddock Pass Podcast is brought to you by the following sponsors: Renthal Street: https://www.renthal.com/road/ KTM: https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/nak... Fly Racing: https://www.flyracing.com/street/ Contact us on team@paddockpasspodcast.com

Adam and Neil dial-up David, still stranded laptop-less in Malaysia, to talk about the 5 hottest or most hysterical takes from the MotoGP test and the first dose of track action this year. We also talk about latest news topics and speak to Monster Energy Yamaha Team Director Massimo Meregalli.

Adam, David and Neil get on the podcast this week to talk about the glitzy Trackhouse MotoGP team launch in the depths of Los Angeles (with exclusive words with Wilco Zeelenberg, Miguel Oliveira & Raul Fernandez) as well as the Red Bull GASGAS MotoGP presentation, Argentina, Sepang testing and more Sign up to our Patreon channel now for even more content and a great chance to win two MotoGP paddock passes to a Grand Prix of your choice in 2024! Draw will be made at the Qatar GP: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

The new season is now upon us. Next time WorldSBK bikes are out on track we'll be in Australia and ready for Round 1! On this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast Steve and Gordo assess where everyone is and we have interviews with Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu, Jonathan Rea and Sam Lowes. As a thank you to our Patrons we're releasing this show early on Patreon but we've also got a new competition for everyone! For 2024 if you sign up as an annual Paddock Insider you will be entered into a draw for two MotoGP Paddock Passes! It's a great prize and a real opportunity to get into the paddock and rub shoulders with the legends (actual legends not just Neil, David and Adam!) Sign up at Patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Adam, David and Neil record this week’s show from Madonna di Campiglio and a couple of hours after the 2024 Ducati Lenovo Team presentation (and much more) as well as visiting the Gresini event on the east coast two days previously. Words from MotoGP World Champion Pecco Bagnaia, Ducati’s Technical mastermind, Marc Marquez’s second-ever Crew Chief in MotoGP and more

The Paddock Pass Podcast crew are joined by TNT Sports pundit and commentator & MLav Racing Team Principal Michael Laverty to talk about the rites and rewards of a running a Grand Prix squad in Moto3, using Hondas, Scott Ogden and more. The Northern Irishman also give us his views on Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and MotoGP 2024 while we also discuss some of our favourite bike liveries on the eve of the ’24 team launches.

On this week's pod Steve and Gordo look ahead to next week's WorldSBK group testing in Iberia. Almost all of the field will be at Jerez and Portimao from January 24th and so will we! In the mean time it's launch season for the Superbike field with BMW and MarcVDS set to unveil their liveries while Ducati and Gordo get ready for a few days on the slopes of Madonna di Campiglio.

David Emmett, Steve English, Neil Morrison and Adam Wheeler ignite the Paddock Pass Podcast for 2024 with a look at the four biggest stories heading into the new MotoGP season: Marc Marquez’s chances? The rider market? Pedro Acosta’s hype? Return of the Japanese?

Our last podcast of 2023 sees Adam, David, Neil and Steve rattling through a range of personal choices and categories for MotoGP this year. Rider, Event, Surprise, Gripe and Moments of the season? And, of course, some humble pie (almost). Photo by Polarity Photo.

Exclusive talk with Justin Marks, the man behind the newest team on the MotoGP grid, about the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of joining the sport, the sheer speed of establishing Trackhouse Racing MotoGP, a preference for Aprilia and prospects for 2024 and beyond.

Five weeks is a long time in racing but for Toprak Razgatlioglu it was an eternity. The Turkish superstar has now had his first taste of the BMW M1000RR and we heard from him after his first run at Portimao. Toprak wasn't the only guest on this week's pod with Sam Lowes giving Neil and Adam his thoughts following his final GP appearance at Valencia. Steve, Gordo and David breakdown the first tests for Toprak and Sam while also casting an eye over the WorldSBK season and some Christmas gift ideas!

Adam, David and Neil go through the main talking points in the wake of the Valencia MotoGP test and what the times, news and reactions could mean for 2024. We also interview Freddie Spencer for a Renthal Street session exactly 40 years after his first premier class championship in what was another final round decider. Photo by Polarity Photo.

After one of the most dominant seasons in WorldSBK history we wanted to have a roundtable of Paddock insiders to gauge the season and look into the future of WorldSBK. As ever Steve and Gordo are on the podcast to give their views but we were delighted to be joined by Speedweek.com's Ivo Schützbach and World Feed commentator Alex Raby

Episode 371: Valencia Review – 2023 MotoGP in a nutshell? What a stage to end an intense season: people, unpredictability and, ultimately, Pecco. Discussion points chewed copiously by Adam, David and Neil from Monday in Valencia with our ‘Winners’ and ‘Losers’ and implications of the results and actions of round twenty ahead of the first 2024 season test. Also a Renthal Street Session with Pol Espargaro on Valencia and the next stage of his career.

The chequered flag has been unfurled and prepped for the end of 2023. Valencia was already packed on Thursday with plenty of fans and media digging around for final information: the HRC situation, Marc Marquez’s emotions, Pedro wanting to be another b***ard and we talk with Husqvarna Motorcycles new Moto3 breakout star Collin Veijer

Adam, David, Neil and Steve go over some juicy details from the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar where a title was (roughly) decided and another one all but done. How much did the tyres dictate Lusail and the championship? Are riders going slightly mental? What further wild rumours are circulating and we’re joined by none other than Fabio Quartararo for an exclusive interview

Expect the unexpected! We certainly got more than a few surprises on Sunday at Qatar, as well as yet another twist in the title chase. Adam and David ask what went wrong for Jorge Martin, and how it affects the championship. They discuss Fabio Di Giannantonio's super debut victory, in his penultimate MotoGP race. And they discuss the Moto3 argy-bargy which ended up with Jaume Masia taking the title in Qatar.

Night lights and action in Qatar as well as some dancing around ‘handbags’ as fatigue surfaces, and tension remains high for the penultimate round of 2023 MotoGP. Leaping into discussion at Lusail are Adam and Neil – talking fists and flights for the nineteenth Qualification and Sprint of the year – while we also hear from Alpinestars’ Media Manager Chris Hillard as the protection product company have plenty of skin in the game for the title pursuit.

A bewildering first day of action at the Lusail International Circuit. Adam and Neil try to offer a perspective to the slow (then crazy-fast) lap-times here in Qatar and why the world championship might already be starting to tip to one side. A surprise early leader in the time sheets, and some Ducati and GASGAS ‘beef’ to spice things up

Expectation among the opulence. Adam and Neil are joined by highly respected Spanish journalist and DAZN TV reporter Borja Gonzalez to talk about what was seen and said on Thursday at the plush, ‘new’ Lusail International Circuit: would Jorge Martin be a good champion for MotoGP? Will the penultimate round be all about the Ducatis again? What’s the latest on Luca Marini and HRC and what about Moto3?

Round eighteen is scratched off the board. Adam, David, Neil and Steve discuss why Sepang 2023 will be memorable for one rider (OK, maybe two) and one factory but for probably forgettable for everyone else. Why the static race? And how worried should MotoGP be with the predicament around tyres? Also news and views and opinions as always. (Pic by Ducati Media)

Home Grand Prix time and an apt moment to look at the how, when and why RNF Racing came to be, as well as the historical links with the Sepang International Circuit and just how popular is motorcycle racing in Malaysia anyway? Join Neil, Razlan and some special guests for this unique deep-dive

On the ground at the Sepang International Circuit Neil grabs some time and thoughts with esteemed journalist and world feed commentator Matt Birt after the run of press conferences and media debriefs. The Martin and the Bastianini Ducati swap, the drawn-out HRC hiring saga, more title tension in Malaysia and other opinions and topics from Thursday.

Sepang and the Malaysian Grand Prix up next and a podcast without a mention of 'that' race but with plenty of chat about Ducati's diplomacy and dilemma, rider movements, Pedro Acosta on the brink and the technical rules on the distant horizon.

The 2023 WorldSBK season drew to a close with a cracking final race of the season. Steve and Gordo think it was one of the best ever but with Toprak switching to BMW, Rea on a Yamaha, Iannone back on a grid and a host of other changes the focus has already shifted to the 2024 season!

After two mistakes in a row, Jorge Martin had his work cut out in Buriram, and the Pramac Ducati rider rose to the challenge. This week, we look back at a thrilling Thai GP, ask what made the racing so exciting, look at the Martin vs Bagnaia rivalry, and ask if the KTM RC16 is a bike only Brad Binder can ride. Plus we hear from Pramac Ducati team boss Gino Borsoi on how Martin is handling the pressure.

The latest RNF Unlocked Podcast takes a look at how a MotoGP™ team caters for its team members and puts on a show for its guests as it travels around the world. Also, there is a look at the unique #RNFExperience, which the team provides at each round. Joining us for this episode are Cyril Francis, Head of Partnership and Hospitality, and Nicole Bovinelli, Team Experience Manager, to tell us more!

With four rounds remaining in the 2023 MotoGP World Championship the title battle is intensifying between Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin but how will things play out in Buriram? On today's Paddock Notes show Neil is joined by Peter McLaren, MotoGP Editor for Crash.net, and they break down the weather forecast and the conditions we can expect in Thailand. The news from today's debriefs centred around the tyre allocation and how it will be decided by the layout of the circuit. We also chat again about the rider market where Marc Marquez is still the centre of attenion. The Repsol Honda rider may be nearing the end of his tenure at HRC but who will replace him and is the eight times World Champion really riding in 2024 for free?

No chance of a weather disruption for this week’s podcast, and we defy the time zones to bring you a full wrap on round sixteen of 2023 MotoGP from a partially compliant Phillip Island. Backflipping Frenchmen, costly tyre gambles, surprise podium faces and much more to blow through with Adam and Neil on the ground in Australia and David doing the hard yards in the early hours.

The subject of the latest RNF Unlocked Podcast deals with the repercussions of crashes: how do the CrypoDATA RNF MotoGP team prepare for technical disaster and how do they cope with worst case scenarios in terms of tackling the Grand Prix programme? Spares, stock, repairs, psychological cost? Team Manager Wilco Zeelenberg and Logistics Co-ordinator Carl ‘Stan’ Meakin lift the lid

To discuss MotoGP fan culture, we went to the country that boasts of one of the biggest MotoGP fan bases in the world: Indonesia! The latest RNF Unlocked podcast sees Team Principle Razlan Razali and host Neil Morrison quiz local fans Erin and Eris about why the sport is so popular in their country, and what the sport can do to grow its fanbase.

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 in the Honda camp over the 2024 prototype If you like what you hear on this show join us on Patreon as a Paddock Insider!

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, particularly with 2023 silly season gathering pace.

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 a listen to the latest round-up and join us for more every day at: https://www.patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

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, Elias, Pons, Checa and more

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 circuit on the calendar.

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.

Plenty for Adam, David and Neil to chew through after the Monster Energy British Grand Prix: the Aprilia resurgence, the paradox of the event, the Japanese nadir (?), Jake Dixon now-and-the-future plus ‘Moments’, ‘Winners and Losers’ and interviews with Romano Albesiano and Razlan Razali

On this week's podcast Steve and Gordo chew over a feast of WorldSBK from Most. After a slow burning start to the season we've now finally had the fight we've been waiting for; Toprak vs Bautista. In Race 2 it was stunningly competitive with the Yamaha man doing all he could to keep the Ducati at bay. In the end it wasn't to be and for the Paddock Pass Podcast crew it provided lots of action to pick through!

Time, tyre pressures, rider contracts and movements, Silverstone, beginnings, ongoings: get under cover with the dealings of a MotoGP satellite team thanks to the latest frank and ranging RNF Unlocked podcast episode from the depths of the paddock in the UK.

2023 MotoGP is back! Round nine at Silverstone coming up and we connect with Britain’s leading Moto3 hope, Scott Ogden, from his base in Spain ahead of a second home Grand Prix, chat the latest news (just before the Morbidelli and Rins confirmations!) and reflect on one of the longest, fastest and most technical circuits on the calendar.

Exclusive words from Dorna’s Sporting Director Carlos Ezpeleta on all the factors and fabrics that go into a MotoGP world championship calendar and journey. Adam, David and Neil also talk about circuits and places MotoGP should be, some that might face the chop and the importance of the fan experience

On today's pod Steve and Gordo disect the action from Imola and Round 7 of the 2023 Superbike World Championship

This week we feature exclusive interviews with new title pretender Marco Bezzecchi and 2020 world champion Joan Mir, discuss some of the news topics around the championship and answer some of your questions.

An exclusive interview with the man that could shape the way and the means of watching and absorbing MotoGP in the future. Hear what Dorna CCO Dan Rossomondo had to tell us about his impressions as well as a potential vision and direction of the sport.

On today's Paddock Pass Podcast Steve and Gordo look back at the UK Round of the 2023 Superbike World Championship. We're joined on the show by the reigning WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista with the Ducati star giving us his thoughts on his recent MotoGP test as well as the lie of the land in WorldSBK

MotoGP get bashed by freaky Dutch sunshine, a bumper Assen crowd and the two ‘B’s: Bagnaia and Bezzecchi but there was also much, much more to talk about from round eight of the season. Jump in with us on the latest episode of the show.

The TT Circuit Assen was a former happy hunting ground for CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team Manager Wilco Zeelenberg and the Dutchman not only talks about round eight of the series but also some of the topics surround MotoGP on the edge of the summer break.

From the confines of a barn deep in eastern Germany, Adam, David and Neil ask whether Jorge Martin could be #1, did Marquez and Honda’s happy hunting ground become a wasteland and if there is room for Pedro. Also delighted to chat to Ayumu Sasaki on this show! #MotoGP #paddockpasspod

The CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team, Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliveira cannot go racing without their Crew Chiefs! So who are Noe and Giovanni, what is their job all about and what do they think of the state of MotoGP? Listen to the latest 'RNF Unlocked' podcast, recorded at Sachsenring

Adam, David and Neil chew over their talking points and ‘Winners and Losers’ from Mugello, speak exclusively to Darryn Binder and offer their thoughts and picks for the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland this weekend at Sachsenring. Thanks to Renthal (get all the components you need for your road bike at www.renthal.com) and Husqvarna Motorcycles (www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com) for their help in backing the show.

Steve and Gordo get you the latest news from the WorldSBK paddock after the recent round at Misano. Today's show was recorded in the Isle of Man TT media centre and as a result the sound is not perfect but as ever the insight is top notch as we talk about Toprak's move to BMW, Ducati dominance and what the future holds on the rider market for 2024

The latest 'RNF Unlocked' show where the MotoGP team management discuss the three-week pause in the world championship, recovering riders, replacing riders and searching again for momentum. Get behind-the-scenes insight direct from the Grand Prix paddock with this unique series!

Opinions on Mugello ahead of MotoGP round six, latest news and a special Renthal Street Sessions interview with former BBC MotoGP and Eurosport WorldSBK presenter (as well as author) Matthew Roberts on his career, working with riders and the situation for Brits in Grand Prix. Thanks to Renthal Street. Photo by KTM/Polarity Photo

The Isle of Man TT is one of the biggest events on the motorcycle racing calendar and as ever the Paddock Pass Podcast will be there! For our preview episode we've drafted in former MotoGP photographer and the world renowned TT snapper Tony Goldsmith to help Steve preview the action for the next two weeks

A super-exclusive and rare 1-1 recorded in the Ducati factory with CEO Claudio Domenicali on the company, the future, MotoGP, MotoE and more as the guys also talk about the latest news and issues in Grand Prix and WorldSBK

Digesting and spouting forth news, views and opinions from the SHARK Grand Prix de France in Le Mans that featured more controversial action, a record-breaking attendance and plenty more talking points. This show also has exclusive reactions from Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola and GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 Team Manager Nicolas Goyon

Show three of the 'RNF Unlocked' podcast this year and candid views from the leading MotoGP satellite team on injuries, replacements, adversity and more as the world championship reaches a 1000th fixture at Le Mans for round five of the current campaign.