Best Paddock Pass Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 515: Indonesia Review - Why was Mandalika such a wild and wacky weekend? 1:16:03

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If you love a surprise, the Indonesian MotoGP round at Mandalika was the grand prix weekend for you. A rookie winner, the favourite taking the champion out, and the man who dominated Motegi sinking without a trace. Why did Mandalika turn out this way? Neil, Steve, and David talk you through a tricky track, Fermin Aldeguer's triumph, Marco Bezzecchi…

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The Motor Trade Is Hard Work Right Now! | Dealerchat Ep34 1:09:10

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Send us a text Dealerchat is so back! Join us as we catch up on the state of thew car market. Get Your Free Dealer Account: https://carsboughtformore.com/trade ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theo Cook - Bowens Garage : @tedtorques Rob Cubitt - Cubitt Cars : @THELOGBOOKUK --------------------------…

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The Papaya Rules Strike Back… AGAIN. 53:10

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Ted’s Singapore Podbook | A second chance for McLaren, why Red Bull are the in-form team, and it’s not as hot as you think! 21:55

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Ted is in the Paddock in Singapore alongside Jamie Chadwick and Anthony Davidson to bring you all the news from media day ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. They ask if this is the weekend when McLaren clinch the Constructors' Championship. They also discuss if Oscar Piastri can bounce back from Baku and will Max Verstappen have a say in who wins t…

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Paddock Notes: Indonesia Thursday - How's the hangover? 22:33

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Neil and David are joined by MotoGP commentator and presenter Louis Suddaby, who dials in from the media centre at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, to talk through the morning after the weekend before.What's Pecco Bagnaia's strategy for this weekend now that he's proven his mettle once more? Where will newly crowned champion Marc Marquez find his m…

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Episode 514 - Aragon WorldSBK Review Show 1:00:46

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On today's WorldSBK show we'll review the action from the Aragon Round of WorldSBK where the wins were split but the action was intense!Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega have been the story of the season but what do Steve and Gordo think of their title battle? Is it exciting or inevitable? Both of our Paddock Insiders weight in on the topic whi…

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Episode 513: Japanese GP review – Coming back and the comeback 59:44

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Ducati delight. 2025 is officially sealed and the narrative locked. But the race order and podium finishers might surprise a few. Adam, David and Neil offer their thoughts on the Japanese GP, the milestone and the moments.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Japan Thursday – Tempering expectations at Motegi 24:44

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Adam, David and Neil are European based for round seventeen of 2025 MotoGP but still have opinions and news after the first day of media work and debriefs in Japan. Join the crew on Patreon for further daily shows on Friday and Saturday.By Apex Radio Collective

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Vintage Verstappen, surprise podiums and a rousing anthem. Baku delivers again. 1:00:21

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Simon and Ted are joined by Jamie Chadwick to catch up on another mega weekend of racing in Azerbaijan. Oscar, Lando and McLaren are looking over their shoulders at a resurgent Max Verstappen. Carlos Sainz scored his and William's first podium of the season. George Russell battled an illness to take second place and much more on this episode of the…

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Episode 512: Japanese GP preview, our favourite Japanese riders and Gresini team talks 1:17:49

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Konnichiwa Motegi! MotoGP goes overseas for the next stint of the 2025 calendar with Japan up first. Adam, David and Neil talk about their favourite Japanese GP riders and memories, offer predictions for round 17 of 22 and also talk to Gresini’s Sporting Director Michele Masini about Alex Marquez and a sterling 2025 for the team. Pic by Polarity Ph…

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap and Comments: Sainz on the Podium, a Piastri DNF, and More! 48:06

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Join Emma and MC as they go over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This might have been the most exciting qualifying that they have ever seen and they dive into the ups and downs for everyone! They also discuss the Williams podium we’ve all been waiting for, the struggle McLaren faced at this track, and the recent Red Bull dominance. Listen in as they go …

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Ted's Azerbaijan Podbook | Baku cat, Constructors' Championship and coffee beans! 38:36

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Ted is in the Baku Paddock with Karun and Bernie to round up all the news ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where McLaren need to outscore Ferrari by just nine points (and some other results to go their way!), to be crowned Constructors' Champions. Plus, we look at Norris versus Piastri in the Driver's title race, we talk Ferrari, Red Bull, Willi…

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Episode 511: Casting a verdict on MotoGP’s new Hall of Fame 34:01

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Adam and Neil (plus Dani, Freddie and Kevin) comment on MotoGP’s freshly installed Hall of Fame; launched with a swish ceremony in Rimini last week. We discuss the criteria, the need, and the purposes of the new initiative as well as hear from a few of the ‘Famers themselves.By Apex Radio Collective

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Get Ready for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix: The Career of Sergio Perez, History of Cadillac Racing, and More! 30:59

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Join Emma and MC as they get ready for the Azerbaijan GP. This week they are looking into Cadillac who are entering the grid for the 2026 season. MC looks into the first half of the drivers and goes over the career (so far) for their driver Sergio Perez. His experience and career with a handful of teams shows why he was chosen. Emma goes over the M…

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Episode 510: San Marino GP review – Sweet Revenge 1:11:37

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A war of brands and limits pushed at a sunny and packed Misano. Adam, David and Neil raise microphones in the media centre at MWC to talk about the approaching finale of a startling (if expected) comeback narrative in 2025 but also a few other tasty observations in San Marino.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Misano Thursday: Are you Blue or are you Blind? 28:23

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There will be a new howl in MotoGP this weekend for round sixteen and the San Marino Grand Prix. Yamaha at least unveiled their V4 M1, and the Japanese firm’s big bid to return to glory will appear for the first time at the circuit where they won the title in 2021. Bastianini and MotoE news also discussed as Adam and Neil are at last joined by a ta…

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Episode 509 - Toprak dominates in France 45:11

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Magny-Cours has always been a favourite track for Toprak Razgatlioglu but having dominated the French Round of WorldSBK the Turkish star now has one hand on his third World Championship. Nicolo Bulega was his closest challenger but in reality it wasn't close last weekend. A triple podium for Bimota, Jonathan Rea in the podium fight, new riders on t…

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Papaya Rules discussed: Was it fair for McLaren to ask Oscar to let Lando pass? 1:00:56

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On this week’s episode of the podcast, Simon is joined by Crofty and Nico as they discuss – using our fan poll – the hot topic coming out of Monza: Papaya rules. How did Max win Monza and was it really a good weekend for Ferrari? We’ll also discuss Mercedes, penalties and we have our first ever giveaway on the F1 Show.…

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Italian Grand Prix Recap and Comments: McLaren Team Orders, Ferrari Struggles, and More! 40:49

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Join Emma and MC as they get into everything that happened at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s home race added more pressure to the drivers, McLaren had a fight on their hands with a car that struggled at this track, and Max was able to show the fans that he still has the ability to wow us all. Listen in as they go over all the excitement fro…

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Episode 508: Catalan review – Sibling supremacy on home turf 1:12:53

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They did it again. Some tangible tension and some incident and accident to chat about this evening as Adam, David and Neil go through their views and opinions on the Catalan Grand Prix. Ratings, ‘Hire and Fire’, ‘Moments’ from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and more.By Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Magny-Cours - Jonathan Rea ready to sign-off from WorldSBK 41:45

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The WorldSBK paddock has plenty to discuss in France. Whether it's Jonathan Rea's retirement, Danilo Petrucci to BMW or the rest of the rider market. There's also what happens with engineers next year and the chance to sit down with Rea to talk about his career and the relationships he's built up over the years. Alex Lowes was teammate to Rea at Ka…

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Ted's Monza Podbook | Can Lando bounce back? Plus, Lewis' first home race for Ferrari and latest news from the Paddock 39:10

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Ted is in Monza, alongside Karun Chandhok and Craig Slater, to round up all the news ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. We start at Ferrari and their home race, with Lewis Hamilton facing a grid penalty this weekend. Plus, can McLaren's Lando Norris bounce back in the World Championship after his difficult race last time out? We also discuss the futu…

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Paddock Notes: Catalunya Thursday – slipping, sliding to the unknown? 27:50

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Adam, David and Neil are joined by friend and (incredibly well informed) journalist Thomas Baujard to talk about the themes emerging from the first day of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Is Marc Marquez vulnerable? What were riders saying about their new contracts? Yamaha’s V4 chatter, Barcelona bitumen and more predictions.…

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Our Music City Grand Prix Experience & Dutch Grand Prix Recap: Meeting Will Buxton, Paddock Passes, & More! 54:53

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Join Emma and MC as they go over their busy weekend! It was filled with lots of IndyCar as they attended the Music City GP. They discuss their experience and all the ways it was even better this year around! They also go over all the highs and lows seen this weekend in Formula 1. Dunes seemed to really be having a moment and the Drivers Championshi…

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Get Ready for the Dutch Grand Prix and the Music City Grand Prix 33:23

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Join Emma and MC this week as they get ready for their double weekend ahead. They dive into the quiet silly season we’ve had with the few rumors swirling the F1 paddock ahead of the Grand Prix in the Netherlands. They also discuss the swirling rumors in the INDYCAR world as they get ready for the Music City Grand Prix they will be attending this we…

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The hunt is on: Can Norris catch his team mate? 1:04:40

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Simon is joined by 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas and Craig Slater to discuss the Dutch Grand Prix. We get into the ongoing Championship battle between the McLarens, Ferraris struggles before Monza and the man of the moment Isack Hadjar after his stunning podium.…

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Episode 507: Catching Catalunya & MotoGP teams talk with Davide Brivio 1:23:40

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A full squad online to chat recent topics of 2025 MotoGP and to preview the Catalan Grand Prix: round 15 of 22 in the current series. We also talk to Trackhouse Racing’s Team Principal Davide Brivio about his riders and the changing landscape for independent outfits. Pic by Trackhouse Racing.By Apex Radio Collective

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New kids on the block! Cadillac announces its 2026 driver line-up 34:53

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The F1 show is back! Simon Lazenby, David Croft and Craig Slater are joined by Sergio Perez to discuss his return to Formula 1 with Cadillac after a year off, exploring his reflections on the sport and working with new team-mate Valtteri Bottas. They delve into Cadillac's ambitions as a new team, the dynamics of the driver lineup, and the expectati…

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Episode 506 - Jonathan Rea announces decision to retire 33:48

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Jonathan Rea will leave a legacy unlike any other when he hangs up his helmet after the final round of the 2025 WorldSBK season. The six times World Champion confirmed his decision today and Steve and Gordo break down the career he's had and what it means for the Superbike World ChampionshipBy Apex Radio Collective

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Episode 505: Hungary Grand Prix review – An appetite for more? 1:15:00

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Balaton Park: a winner? We cast our thoughts from the new circuit on the fourteenth round of 2025 MotoGP, the red strain of the current series, two emerging challengers (perhaps) and more as the world championship pushes out of another double-headerBy Apex Radio Collective

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Paddock Notes: Hungary Thursday – The level playing field and Dorna talk U.S. TV! 37:00

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Welcome to Balaton Park! The first Hungarian Grand Prix since 1992 is inching closer and Adam and Neil have been dodging rainfall in the brand new paddock close to Balaton Lake. Pecco’s diplomacy, Marc’s chances, Miller’s frustration, Moto2 mover gossip and an exclusive talk with Dorna CCO Dan Rossomondo about the new American TV outlet. Have a Lls…

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Episode 504: Red Bull Ring Grand Prix review! Plus, Gresini and KTM talk! 1:13:34

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The train rolls on for one rider, one team, one brand in 2025 MotoGP but Austria delivered a few talking points as well as the welcome sight of MotoGP cranked up to full pelt after the summer break (also hard on the anchors at one of the most demanding tracks for braking). Adam, David and Neil get on the mics from the Red Bull Ring Media Centre to …