Episodes
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Episode 589: Malaysian Grand Prix Review – Rolling Thunder
A historic victory at a packed Sepang International Circuit but was all the talk more about this Grand Prix or the next one? Adam Wheeler, David Emmett and Neil Morrison link-up to provide the news and views and more from Malaysia.
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Paddock Notes: Malaysia Thursday – Adelaide, Ailing Martin and All to Qatar?
Adam and Neil are joined in the Sepang International Circuit Media Centre by Motorsport.com MotoGP journalist Oriol Puigdemont as the guys talk about Neil’s visit to Adelaide for the 2027 Australian GP project, Jorge Martin’s status and bid to salvage his title bid and how the axe is poised over...
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Episode 588: Australian Grand Prix Review – The Grand Prix that wasn’t
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Episode 587: A weekend of goodbyes for WorldSBK
The final round of the WorldSBK campaign is in the books and Nicolo Bulega's unprecedented campaign is finished. The World Champion dominated the final round of the season, the Spanish Round at Jerez, to win for the 32nd time out of 36. He'll move on to MotoGP next year but he wasn't the only...
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Paddock Notes: Australia Thursday – Braced for the storm
Adam and David capture Neil’s learnings and experiences from a bright and sunny first day of gathering at Phillip Island and where the riders were asked about the forthcoming climate melee, Qatar and more.
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Episode 586: Australian Grand Prix Preview, News & Goodbye to the Island
Adam and Dave track down Neil somewhere in Melbourne ahead of the 18th round of 2026 MotoGP and for Phillip Island’s swansong. There is plenty of MotoGP news to discuss before some thoughts on the departure of the iconic layout.
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Episode 585: Bulega's record setting year continues at Estoril
The weekend started with a ride out to the circuit led by the home hero Miguel Oliveira. The Portuguese star was born just 30 minutes from the Estoril Circuit and while he had a hat-trick of podiums at Portimao in Round 2 this was a special occassion for the BMW man. Having a corner named after…
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Episode 584: Indonesian Grand Prix Review – Saving the Pancetta
Sizzling stuff in Indonesia. Adam, David and Neil are in slightly cooler European climes but still have their thoughts and takes on round 17 of 22 in 2026 MotoGP in Mandalika. Can Aprilia breathe again? Will Marc Marquez be content? Thank the GP gods for Pedro Acosta? These and more.
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Paddock Notes: Indonesia Thursday – Ch-ch-ch-changes!
Adam, Dave and Neil are joined by commentator Louis Suddaby from the Mandalika Media Centre to talk about the proposed qualification changes for 2027, the reactions in the paddock, expectations for round 17 of MotoGP and more.
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Episode 583: Ton up twosome, and Michelin's Motegi magic
While Adam is off watching the Motocross of Nations in Ernee, France, David and Neil hold the fort to discuss an interesting but not exciting Japanese round of MotoGP. The championship tightened up, both in terms of point difference and in terms of the number of title contenders, but who exactly...
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Paddock Notes: Japan Thursday – New colours, new grip
Adam, David and Neil are joined by MotoGP pitlane reporter Jack Appleyard from the Motegi Mobility Resort to talk about the news and views emerging from the first day of activity at the Japanese Grand Prix. New tarmac, old faces, fresh colours, new signings and more.
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Episode 582: Bulega claims the title and cements his legacy
In this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast Steve English and Gordon Ritchie take you inside the WorldSBK paddock to breakdown Nicola Buluga's championship success. The Italian has dominated the series in 2026 but, somewhat ironically, had his first race weekend without a victory at the Italian...
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Episode 581: Japanese Grand Prix Preview & MotoGP ’27: 850s, calendar, management!
Thunder clouds are gathering! But the skies are (hopefully) only bothering Adam and Neil in Barcelona and not the MotoGP circus that pitches up at the Motegi Mobility Resort this week. Along with Dave in a sunny Netherlands the boys discuss the secret test of the 2027 850cc bikes, next year’s...
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Episode 580: Austrian Grand Prix Review – About bloody time
Intrigue. The Red Bull Ring delivered another milestone moment for MotoGP and in this last gasp of the 1000cc era. Adam, David and Neil bring their takes on round fifteen of the series from the heights of the RBR Media Centre: verdict on the winner, our ‘Winners and Losers’, ‘Moments’ and more.
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Paddock Notes: Austria Thursday – Don’t talk too much
A grey, rainy and chilly day at Red Bull Ring did not stop a torrent of news and conjecture in Austria. Pecco’s rage, new trophies, low crowd expectations and more, dissected by Adam, David and Neil from the comfy confines of the 5-star Media Centre at Spielberg.
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Episode 579: San Marino Grand Prix Review – The Moment Seizer
The pizza box lid has closed on round 14 of 2026 MotoGP and there was a big shock and plenty of intensity at a packed Misano today. Adam, David and Neil offer their ‘Moments’, ‘Winners & Losers’ and general takes on the weekend.
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Paddock Notes: San Marino Thursday – Shouldering the burden
Adam, David and Neil are joined at a stormy Misano by renowned Spanish journalist Manuel Pecino to talk about Marc Marquez’s latest display of his physical state, confirmations of more outgoing MotoGP stars for 2027 and other new bits ahead of round fourteen.
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Episode 578: Thriller on the loose in WorldSBK
In today's WorldSBK episode Steve and Gordo recap the action from the French Round of WorldSBK but with the breaking news that Jack Miller has been confirmed at Yamaha for 2027 we lead off by analysing the Australian's move. What does it mean for Yamaha to have Miller aboard the YZF-R1? The…
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Episode 577: Inside Yamaha’s MotoGP quest & San Marino Preview
Adam, David and Neil look ahead to Misano but also enjoy an exclusive chat with Yamaha Motor Racing MD Paolo Pavesio about Yamaha’s struggles, their V4 and 850 projects, managing Fabio, Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura, Moto3 and more.
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Episode 576: Aragon GP Review – The Order
Round 13 of MotoGP is rolling into the MotorLand sunset and Adam, David and Neil slice and dice the latest episode of the world championship from their seats in the Media Centre. A worthy winner? A usurper denied? A title chase on fire? All this and more.
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Paddock Notes: Aragon Thursday – Salut Johann! And more 2027 chat
Adam, David and Neil thank MotorLand’s air-conditioning system as Aragon fries on the first day of 2026 MotoGP round 13. The guys welcome French journalist Tom Baujard onto the show to talk about Johann Zarco’s return, riders’ comments on 2027 moves and more.
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Episode 575: Aragon Grand Prix Preview & 2026 MotoGP Wild Takes
At last! Steve English frees himself from the golf course to join Adam, David and Neil to chat though expectations for the Aragon Grand Prix as well as some of the bolder comments and predictions for the rest of the MotoGP season.
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Episode 574: The secrets & life of a MotoGP Photographer
Adam, David and Neil take advantage of a slow week in the world of 2026 MotoGP to invite arguably the championship’s best photographer – Rob Gray (or Polarity Photo) – to talk about making a break in the series, making the difference, working with riders and plenty more.
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Episode 573: British Grand Prix Review and the (other) Italian show
12 different winners at Silverstone and the stretch continues. Four different Aprilia winners and the stretch continues. Adam, David and Neil get on the mics…and the stretch continues. Winners/Losers, Italian dominance, controversy, resurgences and more.
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Paddock Notes: Silverstone Thursday – Out of the Outernet, Triumph and MotoGP news
Adam, David and Neil get on the mics from the Media Centre at a bright and sun-scorched Silverstone (long may it last…for the next three days at least) to talk about MotoGP in central London, Triumph tour and updates, and the latest round of news and riders’ views for the first time after the...
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Episode 572: Talking Silverstone with a British Grand Prix winner
Adam, David and Neil preview this weekend’s British Grand Prix by calling the 2024 Moto2 winner at Silverstone, Jake Dixon (while he was getting a rub). What’s it like to win your home round? How has the transition from Grand Prix to WorldSBK been? And more. We also chat Maverick Viñales, the...
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Episode 571: MotoGP after one year of Liberty Media. Changes? Controversy? Patience?
Adam, David and Neil gather to chat through how MotoGP has changed (or hasn’t?) in the one year period since Liberty Media took hold of the handlebars. What has altered? What do we expect? What are we fearful of?
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Episode 570: MotoGP half-season Bests and Worsts!
Engines have cooled on 2026 MotoGP for the moment…but Adam, David and Neil gather to review the first half of the Grand Prix season with their picks and categories for Best & Worst (and more) from the eleven rounds to-date.
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Episode 569: Bulega's dominance is broken as Lecuona wins for the first time!
Ducati wrapped up the Manufacturers' title at the UK Round at Donington Park. The season of dominance by the Aruba.it squad also confirmed their Teams' success but finally as the summer break dawned for WorldSBK Nicolo Bulega's unbeaten run was halted by a stunning win for Iker Lecuona. Steve and...
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Episode 568: German Grand Prix Review – The House of Marc
Round 11 of 2026 MotoGP is a note in the books, and Adam and David are joined by Neil at the Sachsenring for their takeaways on another record-breaking Grand Prix this year. The Marquez veil, the Japanese way, the reluctance for the title. All this, Winners and Losers, Grades and more.
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Paddock Notes: Sachsenring Thursday – Marc to Marco to new employees
Adam and David are joined by MotoGP pitlane reporter Jack Appleyard to talk about the day’s news and events at Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix: views on fresh rider deals, Marco Bezzecchi’s state, Marc Marquez’s kidology and more. Join us on Patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast for more on Friday...
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Episode 567: German Grand Prix Preview & Best/Worst MotoGP signings plus Jonas Folger speaks!
Adam (Barcelona), David (in far flung Germany) and Neil (eating a Taco in Mexico City) contrive to chat Sachsenring, the latest MotoGP moves, some of the memorable signings of the past for the right (and wrong) reasons and speak to Germany’s last MotoGP hero Jonas Folger about wildcarding and…
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Episode 566: Netherlands Grand Prix Review – Please Ai, RSGP
Oh Assen. Adam, David and Neil go through the main talking points from round ten of 2026 MotoGP and the Grand Prix of the Netherlands: Ogura, Aprilia, Bezz, Winners and Losers & more. Patreons! Get YOUR questions in for our Debrief show this week.
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Paddock Notes: Assen Thursday – The first movers
Day one of the Dutch TT and Adam, David and Neil are cosy in the air-conditioned media centre to talk about the scenes, news and gossip from Assen. Riders’ contracts, Pedro’s big bet, 850 chatter and goodbye holeshots.
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Czech Grand Prix Debrief Show! Your Brno questions
Adam, David and Neil defy the heat of their respective locations and squeeze in a quick debrief podcast in the wake of the Czech Grand Prix and only hours before roads lead to Assen. The guys answer your questions and comment on Marc Marquez’s new MotoGP deal. Want them to tackle your posers?…
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Episode 565: Czech Grand Prix Review – Swinging, not missing
The 2026 MotoGP field was left blue (but not black) by the latest display of Ducati authority at Brno today. David and Neil wrap-up the day’s action from Czechia with the MotoGP Debrief Show also scheduled for the coming days.
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Paddock Notes: Czech Republic Thursday – The Return of…
Adam, David and Neil convene in the bright and airy Media Centre at Brno where they talk about the imminent news ‘dump’ coming up for MotoGP and a few other topics of concern after a sweaty Thursday in the Czech forest.
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Episode 564: No end in sight as Bulega marches on
Nicolo Bulega continues on his merry way to a first Superbike World Championship. The Aruba.it Ducati star has all but secured his MotoGP future and another hat-trick, this time at home in Misano, has shown once again that the Italian is head and shoulders above his rivals. On today's Paddock…
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Episode 563: Czech Grand Prix preview & 3 Brno bangers from the past
Can Marquez do it again? As well as answering this poser, Adam, David and Neil pick 3 memorable moments from past editions of the Czechia Grand Prix as momentum builds for Brno and what is likely to be a big news weekend for 2027 MotoGP and beyond. Photo by Polarity Photo
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Episode 562: Hungarian Grand Prix Review – The wool puller
Balaton is in the books and round eight of 2026 MotoGP was certainly memorable for one rider and forgettable for several others. Adam and Neil connect with Dave in Hungary to go over the big talking points. Photo by MotoGP.com
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Paddock Notes: Hungary Thursday – Tight & Twisty
David is flying solo on the ground for round eight of 2026 MotoGP but Adam and Neil give him a call to find out what he thinks of Balaton Park so far, what he’s learned from the rider debriefs and more. Photo by MotoGP.com
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Episode 561 - Relentless Bulega marches onwards
The first half of the WorldSBK season is in the books and Steve and Gordo get you up to date with the latest news from inside the paddock as Nicolo Bulega continues his relentless drive to a first Superbike title. The Italian is still perfect for 2026 with 18 wins from 18 starts but Sunday's...
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Episode 560: Italian Grand Prix Debrief Show!
A lookback at Mugello with journalists Adam, David and Neil as the guys go over the few remaining narratives from round seven of 2026 MotoGP and also answer a lot of questions supplied by Paddock Pass Podcast Patreon subscribers. Photo by MotoGP.com
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Episode 559: Rapid-fire Italian Grand Prix review as Bezz burns the house
A prelude towards a more in-depth review of the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello as Adam, David and Neil still go over the main incidents and talking points from Mugello today.
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Paddock Notes: Italy Thursday – MotoGP cooking in Mugello
Adam, David and Neil gather around the camera in the Media Centre at Mugello to talk the return of Marc Marquez, Cal Crutchlow, riders’ safety commission, the fate of ride height devices and Neil’s wayward choice of mushrooms.
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Episode 558: Speed! Italian Grand Prix Preview & looking back at Mugello 2006
Adam, David and Neil chew over a few of the current MotoGP news topics before dragging the app slider back 20 years to an all-time Mugello classic: the 2006 Italian Grand Prix. Photo by Polarity Photo.
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Episode 557: TT26 Preview - More questions than answers...
The Isle of Man TT is a two week festival of motorcycle racing. The island is taken over once practice week gets underway and the world's attention is focused on the 37 miles that make up the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop vs Dean Harrison vs Peter Hickman is the headline act. With Davey Todd...
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Episode 556 - Bulega marches on at Most
Nicolo Bulega continues to dominate the 2026 WorldSBK season. Five rounds have led to five hat-tricks but there's still a lot to talk about in the WorldSBK paddock with Steve and Gordo getting you all the latest news
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Episode 555: Catalan Grand Prix Review – The Thin Line
Adam, David and Neil do their best to summarise the news, events and emotions of a fraught sixth round of 2026 MotoGP with their ‘Moments’, Talking Points, Winners & Losers and Grades from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Photo by MotoGP.com
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Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday – In the Ai of the beholder, talking with Ogura’s Crew Chief
Adam, David and Neil recount their news and views from Thursday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and the first day of activity at the Catalan MotoGP, while also getting the inside line on Ai Ogura, his personality and working methods thanks to Trackhouse Racing Crew Chief Giovanni…
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