WE MADE IT!!! 22 MotoGP rounds, 44 races, countless podcasts and notes shows. The Paddock Pass Podcast Crew survived it all. And even had fun doing it. Thanks to everyone for tuning in, turning on, and dropping F-bombs in the comments. Sign up to support us! patreon.com/paddockpassp...

Enjoyed chatting about the stand out MotoGP moments in 2025 with Renita & @flathenrymedia.bsky.social for the latest Pit Talk podcast. Have a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/6dYa...

Pedro on his 5th fastest time in quali: ‘That lap was just (about) balls.’

‘I started the warm up lap. Unfortunately the seagull started it, too.’

With 70kph gusts forecast for Sunday, quite a few riders in favour of holding the main race tomorrow.

Marco Bezzecchi handed a double Long Lap for Sunday’s race after the incident in Indonesia with MM93.

On a rough day for Aprilia, some better news: Marco Bezzecchi has a contusion on his right leg, "but no serious consequences."

Just in: X-rays at the circuit revealed a "displaced fracture of the right collarbone" for Martin. Now on way to hospital to fully assess situation. Have to feel for the lad.

First runs on the V4 complete.

Back to it.

Test team that’s been developing the V4 YZR-M1!

We have a V4.

Barcelona #MotoGP Friday round up posted: - Where did the KTM revival come from? - Can Alex beat Marc again at last? - Bagnaia back at rock bottom again - The Tech3 buyout is a more profound change than you realise ... motomatters.com/analysis/202...

Get your fill of Friday's MotoGP action, as we dissect KTM's surprising speed, whether Alex's chances of beating Marc & Pecco's mare. Sign up to our Patreon to have access to our Paddock Notes shows from each GP! www.patreon.com/posts/paddoc...

Pedro (and KTM) receiving an extra helping hand this weekend.

Promo posters for this weekend are on point 👌

‘Can’t explain how happy I am to stay with this project. I believe I can do some good things with it.’

Fabio on V4 appearance in Misano: ‘I think the inline 4 is already done. In Misano test we’ll have nothing to test (for it). We’re last (of all manufacturers), not even a question.’ Full steam ahead on V4

Not many positives for Quartararo today. But Miller continuing with Pramac was one of them. "I never rode a V4. Alex rode a Honda for half a year then got injured, Toprak never rode a MotoGP bike. So you have to keep one guy that has experience with that."

“I don’t want to put a date on when I’ll be on the podium. But it’s going to arrive. For sure this year.” 16th - 4th in just 4th Aprilia race weekend. Ride of the day.

First paddock notes show from Hungary is up. Initial impressions of the track and the latest on the Miller-Gonzalez-Yamaha situation! on.soundcloud.com/lSMFMa3Ppefm...

Just in from LCR: Unfortunately Aleix suffered a cycling accident a few days ago. Initially seemed minor, he arrived at the track on Thursday morning with severe back pain. Medical examinations have revealed that his L3 vertebra is affected. He is now returning to Barcelona.

Marc on Pecco’s current struggles: “Your teammate is always an extra pressure. But also an extra motivation. He’s in a moment where he needs to regain his confidence. (But) Pecco has enough experience to absorb all these things.”

Miller getting increasingly frustrated by lack of news from Yamaha regarding ‘26. Said he’s setting his own deadline to get an update this weekend as has other offers to consider. “I’ve been more than patient.”

In a way Fabio feels Austria was a necessary shock to show Yamaha engineers how difficult current situation is. “I feel we don’t know how the bike is working or will react.”

Balaton Park!

Fermin's previous Moto2 showings in Austria: '22: Q - 12th, R - DNF '23: Q - 6th, R - 9th '24: Q - 17th, R - 20th Unbelievable step up in performance this year.

Just in from Aprilia: "Jorge Martin is ok"

Moto2 winner Moreira excited by the chance to go to MotoGP next year. “The offer is there. I’ll sit with my manager to see the offers but (for now) my focus is Moto2.”

Big signing for Marc VDS. Aron Canet moves across on a "long-term agreement". Sticking around in Moto2 next year & could be well placed for WorldSBK switch in future years.

Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will take place at 6 MotoGP rounds in 2026. 2 races per round. Will be 6-8 independent teams taking part (from within paddock / USA). All bikes will be identical. Team / rider selection already underway.

Still no word on Yamaha's satellite MotoGP line up for next year. Miller still hopeful. "I love this project. I love working with Yamaha and I enjoy the whole environment." But admits mild surprise in delay to decision. "Other opportunities are starting to close up."

Bagnaia spent a good chunk of summer break rewatching old races he had won from past years. “I had to remind myself what I could do, what I can do.”

Good to see this guy looking ok after his ugly Sachsenring spill.

Look who’s back 👀

And if you prefer your podcasts in audio format, listen to @adamwheeler99.bsky.social , @neilmorrison87.bsky.social and @motomatters.com discuss the ins and outs of Mugello, and answer questions from Patreon backers here: soundcloud.com/the-paddock-...

Know I’m biased. But finally read Adam’s excellent new book when stuck in Sevilla last week (thanks apagón). He spoke to (almost) everyone in MotoGP, giving you an understanding of how almost everything works in the paddock. Fully recommend it!

Only a few more hours to go for this prize! Sign up and you could win a pair of tickets to Silverstone! Deadline is midnight tonight! www.patreon.com/posts/win-pa...

Sunday's #MotoGP race at Jerez was a cracker. If it was surprises you were after, the Spanish GP delivered in spades. @neilmorrison87.bsky.social @adamwheeler99.bsky.social and @motomatters.com dissect, explain, and answer questions from Patreon soundcloud.com/the-paddock-...

Fabio believes Yamaha’s V4 is the way to go next year, even if he says there was only limited running with it in recent Valencia test.

Argh. Viñales penalised for front tyre pressure not falling within parameters. 16s penalty drops him from 2nd to 14th.

Sensational stuff from this guy today.

Dressed to impress.

Dressed to impress.

As a racing fan it's fantastic to have the Motocourse archive, where you can now access its old & new publications in digital form. The 1st edition from '76 is a treat with a full run down on Sheene's 1st 500 title. Sample one for free! motocoursearchive.iconpublishinglimited.com/app/MOT747

One week until the MotoGP USGP and...until 'Motorcycle Grand Prix: Insider stories...' hits Kindles and starts to move from the bookshelves. Get your Amazon pre-order here! amzn.eu/d/560Xf8R

Tried to make sense of Ai Ogura's performance in Thailand on Youtube. Why did we doubt Brivio's decision to sign him? What strengths did he show in Moto2? & where does his MotoGP debut rank in recent history? www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKx...

Ai Ogura made a very strong MotoGP debut at the Thai GP in Buriram. But how does the Track Racing rookie's first MotoGP race stack up against previous riders? @neilmorrison87.bsky.social investigates... youtu.be/4JKx-Ns4GNs

Huge news for MotoGP. Pirelli to supply its tyres from 2027 onward. That, as well as Moto2, Moto3 & MotoE.

Buriram is in the books, so it's time to dive into what happened. David, Neil, Adam and Steve answer questions from Patreon backers, including: - How much better is the GP23 vs the GP24? - Marquez, Bagnaia, Aprilia - Patreon Rider of the Day - Hire, Fire, and Liar soundcloud.com/the-paddock-...