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

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Neil grabs an exclusive interview with Moto2 man of the moment Joe Roberts (our third American GP racer in a row on the show), we also answer your questions and cover-off some of the embers of the smouldering furnace that was the excellent 2024 Spanish Grand Prix.

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Episode 401: Hey Joe! Jamming to your MotoGP questions and more

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.

Episode 400! Splitting Spain and the gist of Jerez

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

Episode 399 - WorldSBK Assen

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?! 

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Paddock Notes: Thursday from Jerez & Idle Chatter

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.

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Paddock Notes: Qatar Friday – Black on black

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