<description>2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for the future in the raft of listener questions we received for the latest Paddock Pass Podcast. 2027 rider moves, technical presumptions, Liberty’s changes, recommendations and more from Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Pic by Polarity Photo


Neil:
The Director - Daniel Kehlmann
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160387-the-director

David
Fintan O'Toole - We Don't Know Ourselves
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56769525-we-don-t-know-ourselves

Naomi Kritzer - Liberty's Daughter 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192777167-liberty-s-daughter

Steve:
Patrick Radden Keefe - Say Nothing
https://saynothingbook.com/

Peter Brown - The Wild Robot
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26030734-the-wild-robot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Robot

Adam:
Motorcycle Grand Prix - Insider Stories from World Championship Racing.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Grand-Prix-Insider-Championship/dp/1789296773/

The Bear - Season 3, Hulu

Faithless - Champion Sound 
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-de/product/faithless/champion-sound#51969535017291


Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Thanks also Pole Position Travel. Go to the Pole Position website to book a package to visit a MotoGP or WorldSBK round, Use code PPOD25X for a discount.
www.polepositiontravel.com

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast</description>

2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for …

2025 is almost at an end and there is a feel for the future in the raft of listener questions we received for the latest Paddock Pass Podcast. 2027 rider moves, technical presumptions, Liberty’s changes, recommendations and more from Adam, David, Neil and Steve. Pic by Polarity Photo


Neil:
The Director - Daniel Kehlmann
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160387-the-director

David
Fintan O'Toole - We Don't Know Ourselves
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56769525-we-don-t-know-ourselves

Naomi Kritzer - Liberty's Daughter 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192777167-liberty-s-daughter

Steve:
Patrick Radden Keefe - Say Nothing
https://saynothingbook.com/

Peter Brown - The Wild Robot
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26030734-the-wild-robot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Robot

Adam:
Motorcycle Grand Prix - Insider Stories from World Championship Racing.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Grand-Prix-Insider-Championship/dp/1789296773/

The Bear - Season 3, Hulu

Faithless - Champion Sound 
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-de/product/faithless/champion-sound#51969535017291


Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Thanks also Pole Position Travel. Go to the Pole Position website to book a package to visit a MotoGP or WorldSBK round, Use code PPOD25X for a discount.
www.polepositiontravel.com

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Episode 527: Your Questions!

<description>By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon Crafar joins on this week's podcast to explain his role as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for MotoGP.  If you'd like to support the podcast check out patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast.

The 500GP race winner has built a reputation within the paddock as a rider, an engineer, a commentator and now as an FIM Steward. When Neil sat down with Simon he explained the strengths of each member of his team and how they make decisions based on numerous factors. 

This interview is a fascinating insight into what can be one of the most controversial roles in the sport and how Simon has approached the job!</description>

By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon…

By popular demand of our Patreon supporters Simon Crafar joins on this week's podcast to explain his role as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for MotoGP.  If you'd like to support the podcast check out patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast.

The 500GP race winner has built a reputation within the paddock as a rider, an engineer, a commentator and now as an FIM Steward. When Neil sat down with Simon he explained the strengths of each member of his team and how they make decisions based on numerous factors. 

This interview is a fascinating insight into what can be one of the most controversial roles in the sport and how Simon has approached the job!

Episode 526 : Policing MotoGP - Simon Crafar on his new role as director of stewards

<description>Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and Gordo are once again joined by Alex Raby to break down the WorldSBK season. In Part 2 of our review we look at Alvaro Bautista's form, Locatelli picking up his first win, Bimota's return to WorldSBK and much more.

The debate for our Top 5 heated up so let us know your thoughts on who makes your list!</description>

Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and G…

Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review! Steve and Gordo are once again joined by Alex Raby to break down the WorldSBK season. In Part 2 of our review we look at Alvaro Bautista's form, Locatelli picking up his first win, Bimota's return to WorldSBK and much more.

The debate for our Top 5 heated up so let us know your thoughts on who makes your list!

Episode 525 - WorldSBK Season Review Part 2

<description>WIth another year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Podcast covering the Superbike World Championship Steve and Gordo are joined by Alex Raby to break down the campaign that saw Toprak Razgatlioglu sign off his Superbike career as a triple champion before finally getting his MotoGP chance.

Nicolo Bulega impressed everyone from the start of the season and we look at the Italian's performance to become Ducati's team leader. His performance was such that he effectively relegated Alvaro Bautista to a Bologna after thought.

With Toprak moving on, Bulega having had a chance in MotoGP and Jonathan Rea retiring from full-time racing what does the future hold for WorldSBK and how is the overall health of the series?

Later in the week we'll have Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review where we'll look at some of the other performers through the season and debate our Top 5 riders of the season</description>

WIth another year is in the books for the Paddock…

WIth another year is in the books for the Paddock Pass Podcast covering the Superbike World Championship Steve and Gordo are joined by Alex Raby to break down the campaign that saw Toprak Razgatlioglu sign off his Superbike career as a triple champion before finally getting his MotoGP chance.

Nicolo Bulega impressed everyone from the start of the season and we look at the Italian's performance to become Ducati's team leader. His performance was such that he effectively relegated Alvaro Bautista to a Bologna after thought.

With Toprak moving on, Bulega having had a chance in MotoGP and Jonathan Rea retiring from full-time racing what does the future hold for WorldSBK and how is the overall health of the series?

Later in the week we'll have Part 2 of our WorldSBK season review where we'll look at some of the other performers through the season and debate our Top 5 riders of the season

Episode 524 - WorldSBK Review Show 2025 Part 1

<description>That’s it! 2025 MotoGP finally reaches the flag but not before Adam, David and Neil are able to get through the talking points and highlights of Round 22 at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Another Italian victory but Moto2 also breaks new ground. Our ‘Moments’, ‘Hire and Fires’ and ‘Grades’ as Dave also starts to salivate at the prospect of the first 2026 test.

Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Thanks also Pole Position Travel. Go to the Pole Position website to book a package to visit a MotoGP or WorldSBK round, Use code PPOD25X for a discount.
www.polepositiontravel.com

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast</description>

That’s it! 2025 MotoGP finally reaches the flag b…

That’s it! 2025 MotoGP finally reaches the flag but not before Adam, David and Neil are able to get through the talking points and highlights of Round 22 at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Another Italian victory but Moto2 also breaks new ground. Our ‘Moments’, ‘Hire and Fires’ and ‘Grades’ as Dave also starts to salivate at the prospect of the first 2026 test.

Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool.
www.renthal.com/road/

Thanks also Pole Position Travel. Go to the Pole Position website to book a package to visit a MotoGP or WorldSBK round, Use code PPOD25X for a discount.
www.polepositiontravel.com

Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks  
https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast

Episode 523: Valencia Grand Prix Review – Back to Black

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