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Welcome to the Pit Lane Torque — your brand new Formula One podcast for the 2026 season! With a historic era of F1 on the horizon, we will be your go-to guide for everything you need and want to know across the season. From controversial new engine regulations to rookie debuts and calendar shake-ups, this season proves to be like no other - and we’re with you every lap of the way. Whether you're a lifelong F1 fan or new to the sport, Pit Lane Torque brings you insight, debate, and a bit of fun every week.
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Welcome back to Pit Lane Torque, your Formula 1 podcast bringing you all the latest news, analysis, and debate from on and off the track! Host Abby Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon (F1 Correspondent for the Daily Express and Daily Mirror) as we head to the "Temple of Speed" for the iconic Italian Grand Prix at Monza! 🎙️ In This Episode: Kimi Antonelli’s Grid Penalty: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads into his home race with a 59-point lead, but Mercedes has made the strategic decision to take a back-of-the-grid engine penalty at Monza. George Russell's Title Opportunity: With Antonelli starting from the back, is this George Russell’s crucial chance to capitalise, cut the points gap, and keep his championship hopes alive? Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher Tribute: Ferrari unveils a stunning Michael Schumacher-inspired special livery for the SF-26, honouring 30 years since the legend joined Maranello in 1996. Can Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc deliver a home win for the Tifosi? Ferrari Engine Upgrades: Discussion on the FIA's additional engine development system, Ferrari's potential second engine update, and whether they can unleash maximum power around Monza's high-speed straights. Lando Norris & McLaren On Fire: Fresh off back-to-back victories at Hungary and Zandvoort, Lando Norris and McLaren look to carry their momentum forward—can the customer engine match the top speed needed at Monza? Max Verstappen & Red Bull Struggles: Has Max Verstappen's winless streak opened up the field? We examine Red Bull’s challenges in this current rule set heading into Round 13. 🎟️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! 👉 Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 🔗 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! #F1 #ItalianGP #Monza #PitLaneTorque #Ferrari #LewisHamilton #GeorgeRussell #KimiAntonelli #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Formula1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Pit Lane Torque! Following our complete mid-season F1 team report cards, host Abby Nicholson and Daily Mirror & Daily Express F1 correspondent Daniel Moxon are handing out their mid-season awards and making bold predictions for the second half of the 2026 season. We break down our top picks across six key categories—from the young drivers to watch to the biggest disappointments and title predictions! 🏆 Mid-Season Award Categories & Highlights: One to Watch: Why Arvid Lindblad's impressive F1 start—and his battle alongside Liam Lawson—makes him a prime candidate to kick on in the second half of the year. Plus, honourable mentions for Gabriel Bortoleto! Biggest Driver Move: Fernando Alonso's F1 future at age 45, his passion for GT racing, driver management ventures, and what his potential departure could mean for the driver market chaos! Surprise Podium Contenders: Who is best positioned outside the top teams to grab a surprise podium? We look at Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson, and Gabriel Bortoleto. Biggest Disappointment: Is George Russell underperforming expectations amidst Mercedes' team dynamics, or is a turnaround on the horizon? Biggest Team Disappointment: Williams' ongoing struggles with incremental upgrades and realistic expectations for 2026. World Championship Prediction: Can Lewis Hamilton bring Ferrari into a true title battle, or will Kimi Antonelli hold onto his championship momentum down the stretch? ⏰ Timecodes:00:00 - Teaser00:22 - Intro01:29 - One to Watch04:11 - Driver Move of the Year07:37 - Surprise Podium09:44 - Biggest Disappointment13:36 - Sponsor Message14:15 - Title Winner 🎟️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! 👉 Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 🔗 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! Drop a comment below: Who is your pick for the biggest disappointment or surprise podium winner this season? 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Pit Lane Torque, your ultimate Formula 1 podcast bringing you all the latest news, analysis, and insights from on and off the track! Host Abby Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon (F1 Correspondent for the Daily Mirror and Daily Express, and creator of the Pit Lane Chronicle newsletter) to dive deep into the 2026 F1 grid. In this episode, we take a look past the usual top-team headlines to give a comprehensive, strict "school report card" for EVERY F1 team across the grid based on their mid-season performances, expectations, and future prospects. 🔗 Stay Connected: Subscribe for more F1 news, podcast episodes, and race previews! Read the Newsletter: Check out Daniel Moxon’s Pit Lane Chronicle for in-depth F1 stats, deep dives, and news you might have missed: https://pitlanechronicle.substack.com/ ⏰ Timecodes: 00:00 - Teaser 00:17 - Intro 01:53 - Cadillac 06:21 - Aston Martin 12:40 - Williams 19:01 - Audi 24:12 - Haas 29:03 - Alpine 32:43 - Racing Bulls 36:59 - Sponsor Message 38:02 - Red Bull 44:09 - McLaren 49:51 - Ferrari 54:35 - Mercedes 1:00:26 - Outro 📌 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to help the channel grow! Which team gets an 'F' on your report card so far? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lando Norris is FINALLY back on top! 🏆 In a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando took pole and claimed his first win of 2026 - becoming the fifth different winner this season. But while Norris ended the first half of the year on a high, Oscar Piastri was left fuming after a clash with Carlos Sainz and a heartbreak DNF and Lewis was left reeling after getting two more penalties. Host, Abby Nicholson and is joined by Daily Mirror and Daily Express F1 correspondent Daniel Moxon to break down all the drama heading into the summer break: Max Verstappen dragging an "undriveable" Red Bull to P2, Lewis Hamilton’s penalty woes continuing, Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari frustration, and whether McLaren can make it a three-way battle for the Constructors' Championship. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Teaser 00:27 - Intro 01:13 - Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP 05:59 - Oscar Piastri & Carlos Sainz drama 12:14 - Max Verstappen frustrated with Red Bull car 14:20 - Max Verstappen pondering over F1 future 17:14 - Isaak Hadjar impressive performances for Red Bull 21:12 - Kimi Antonelli continuing to rack up points 23:20 - Groundhog day for George Russell 25:55 - Lewis Hamilton given more penalties by FIA 29:34 - Charles Leclerc blames Ferrari car failures 31:15 - Sponser message 32:07 - Championship race hotting up 36:36 - Substack plug & Outro 🏎️ Sponsored by Gulliver's Sports Travel: Don't just watch the action, experience it live! Visit: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Instagram: @PitLaneTorque TikTok: @PitLaneTorque ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO PIT LANE CHRONICLE Get Daniel's FREE Formula 1 newsletter sent straight to your inbox, every week: https://pitlanechronicle.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to this week's episode of Pitlane Torque! Host Abi Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon (Daily Mirror and Daily Express F1 correspondent) to break down all the chaotic action from the final permanent Spa Grand Prix. Mercedes experienced the ultimate mixed bag this weekend: Kimi Antonelli took a dominant win, while George Russell's race ended in the gravel after a clash with Lewis Hamilton! We dive into Russell's explosive team radio, the escalating tension in the championship fight, and the 50-point gap between the two Mercedes drivers. Plus, we cover Ferrari's surprising "Red Rocket" pace, Lewis Hamilton's scary pit lane incident, Red Bull's massive poaching of Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes, and Adrian Newey's upcoming Aston Martin AMR26 upgrades ahead of the Budapest GP. 🏎️ Sponsored by Gulliver's Sports Travel: Don't just watch the action, experience it live! Visit https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Last Permanent Spa Grand Prix 01:21 - Mercedes Drama: Kimi Antonelli Wins, George Russell Crashes 03:24 - George Russell’s Furious Team Radio 05:20 - Championship Standings & Russell's Pressure 07:31 - Ferrari's "Red Rocket" Pace & Incremental Upgrades 10:24 - Lewis Hamilton's FP3 Crash & 5-Second Penalty 13:52 - Charles Leclerc vs. Oscar Piastri Incident 16:10 - Hamilton's Unsafe Release & Ferrari's 30k Fine 21:34 - Red Bull's Strong Weekend & Max Verstappen's Mood 22:58 - Red Bull Steals Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes! 24:50 - Tom Hart Replaces GP as Max's Race Engineer 25:17 - Gulliver's Sports Travel Sponsor 26:11 - Aston Martin's HUGE Adrian Newey Upgrades 31:12 - Hungarian Grand Prix (Budapest) Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The F1 world just went through an absolute internet meltdown, and the Pitlane Torque team is live in the studio to pull back the curtain on the madness! This week, host Richard Garnett is joined by Abbie Nicholson and Daily Express F1 correspondent Dan Moxham to unpack the viral social media frenzy triggered by Will Buxton. We debunk the irresponsible rumors surrounding Oscar Piastri's future and dive deep into why Max Verstappen’s camp might be using McLaren links as financial leverage against Red Bull’s leadership. We also discuss: The Tragic Rotation of Spa: Why money is forcing the historic Belgian GP to share a slot with Barcelona. Oliver Bearman’s Shock Link: Why a move to the Red Bull family makes perfect sense for the Ferrari Academy star. The Battlegrounds of Spa: How the new power units will test battery deployment over F1's longest lap. Ferrari’s "Secret Sauce": Why the Scuderia is stripping aerodynamic parts off the car to find top speed. D-Day for George Russell: Why Kimi Antonelli's continuous masterclass means Russell must step up immediately. Wrap it all up with our notorious, office-confectionery-deciding predictions for Sunday's race! Sponsor Note: This episode is proudly brought to you by Gulliver's Sports Travel. Experience the grid walk, the roaring grandstands, and the ultimate thrill of motorsport live. Head to https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 today to secure your packages for the upcoming European races! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the latest edition of Pitlane Torque, the home of all things F1! 🏁 The British Grand Prix at Silverstone delivered a record-breaking crowd of 564,000 fans, but the race itself ended in absolute safety car chaos. Richard, Abi, and Dan (live from the paddock) break down Charles Leclerc’s first win in 624 days, Max Verstappen's furious team radio after a late-race crash, and how George Russell is closing the championship gap on teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli. Plus, we dive into the juicy off-track drama: Christian Horner's head-turning return to the paddock, the hilarious 25mph Lego F1 race won by Fernando Alonso, and the wild driver market rumours linking Max Verstappen to McLaren! ✈️ Experience F1 Live with Gulliver’s Sports Travel: Don't just watch the action, experience it! Visit https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 to secure your tickets, hotels, and seamless travel for upcoming races like the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know your thoughts on the safety car ending in the comments below! 👇 ⏱️ Chapter Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro & Silverstone's Record-Breaking Crowd 03:11 - Christian Horner's Dramatic Return to the Paddock 05:01 - The Hilarious F1 Lego Race & Fernando Alonso's Win 08:10 - Leclerc Wins the British GP Amid Safety Car Farce 13:10 - George Russell Capitalizes & Closes the Title Gap 15:01 - The Immense Pressure on Teenage Star Kimi Antonelli 18:52 - Max Verstappen's Crash & "I Hate This Car" Radio Rage 20:46 - Midfield Standouts: Racing Bulls & Audi Score Points 23:29 - Experience F1 Live with Gulliver’s Sports Travel 24:49 - F1 Driver Market: Is Esteban Ocon's Seat in Danger? 27:51 - The Wild Max Verstappen to McLaren Rumors Explained 29:13 - Paddock Secrets: Cadillac Cookouts & Weekend Highlights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to a special midweek edition of Pitlane Torque! The F1 circus has arrived at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, and we are live on the ground with Daily Express F1 correspondent Dan Moxham to break down all the paddock gossip. In this episode, we dive deep into the massive development war tearing through the grid. Can Max Verstappen strike back with Red Bull's latest upgrades, or will the Mercedes momentum continue after George Russell's dramatic victory in Austria? Will Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce overshadow the British Grand Prix? Plus, we address those wild paddock whispers linking Max Verstappen to a shocking McLaren move, break down the best overtaking zones at Silverstone under the new engine regulations, and look ahead to a historic record-breaking crowd. 🏎️ Secure your live F1 experience with Gulliver’s Sports Travel: Visit https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 to book your tickets, hand-picked hotels, and seamless travel packages for upcoming races like Belgium and Hungary! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Pitlane Torque! Drop your British GP podium predictions in the comments below! 👇 Video Timecodes / Chapters 00:00 - Teaser Trailer & Highlights 01:53 - Welcome to Pitlane Torque: Live From Silverstone 02:42 - The Silverstone Atmosphere & Fan Camping 04:22 - Inside Media Day & Sprint Weekend Challenges 05:22 - British Interest: Can Hamilton Secure a Historic 10th Win? 07:11 - Verstappen’s Comeback: Is Red Bull Back in the Title Fight? 08:39 - Mercedes Engine Upgrades & The F1 Development War 10:20 - Best Overtaking Spots & New "Overtake Zones" at Silverstone 11:45 - Paddock Facilities: Is Silverstone a Journalist's Favorite? 13:13 - Track Safety: Protesters & Circuit Invasions Warning 14:44 - Experience F1 Live with Gulliver’s Sports Travel 15:55 - Paddock Access & Max Verstappen to McLaren Rumors? 18:19 - British GP Predictions & The Taylor Swift Clash 20:21 - Outro & Where to Follow Our Live Coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
George Russell’s win in Austria has tightened up the F1 title race! In this episode of Pitlane Torque, Richard Garnett, Abi Nicholson, and Dan Moxon discuss the fallout from the Austrian Grand Prix, including Russell's chaotic pole position under yellow flags, Kimi Antonelli’s costly mistake, and a reality check for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari. Is Max Verstappen truly back in the fight? Plus, we dive into the wild rumors linking Verstappen to McLaren and sort through the driver market chatter involving Liam Lawson. And of course, predictions for the upcoming British Grand Prix! Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro & Austria GP Recap 0:32 - George Russell's Victory & Confidence Boost 2:39 - The Bizarre Qualifying Session & Yellow Flag Chaos 4:44 - Kimi Antonelli's Costly Mistake 7:25 - Is Max Verstappen Back in Form? 12:08 - Reality Check for Lewis Hamilton & Ferrari 13:58 - McLaren's Reliability Issues 17:13 - Driver Market: Max Verstappen to McLaren? 21:05 - Liam Lawson's Future & Red Bull Academy Rumors 24:14 - British Grand Prix Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya never holds back, and in this exclusive interview, he drops absolute truth bombs on the current state of the Formula One grid! 💣🏎️ Sitting down with Pit Lane Torque, the former Williams and McLaren driver dives deep into the shifting power dynamics of the 2026 season. Montoya explains exactly why Lewis Hamilton has suddenly found his devastating form again, and why Charles Leclerc must swallow his pride and learn from the seven-time World Champion when they team up at Ferrari. Plus, Montoya finally addresses his viral public spat with Max Verstappen over drivers "mocking the sport" with their Mario Kart comparisons, and shares hilarious stories of dealing with angry fans in the paddock. 🔥 In this episode, we unpack: Lewis Hamilton's Return: Why demanding simple brake changes transformed his confidence and ruined Mercedes' strategy. The Leclerc Dilemma: Why Charles Leclerc needs to use Lewis's arrival as a masterclass in car setup. Ferrari's Engine Gamble: The massive reliability risks involved in chasing a 2% power upgrade mid-season. The Verstappen Drama: Montoya sets the record straight on his comments about penalizing drivers for insulting the sport. Red Bull's Engineering Miracle: How a brand-new powertrain division embarrassed decades-old manufacturers. 🔔 Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for more exclusive interviews, paddock insider news, and unfiltered F1 opinions! Thank you to BetVictor Live Casino for facilitating this interview with Juan Pablo Montoya! 👉 https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/live-casino 🎟️ WANT TO SEE THE ACTION LIVE? We are officially partnered with Gullivers Sports Travels, one of the UK's leading sports travel specialists! Get seamless travel packages, top-tier hotels, and race tickets. Tickets for the British Grand Prix are still available! 👉 Click here to book your bucket-list F1 weekend: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 #JuanPabloMontoya #F1 #Formula1 #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #CharlesLeclerc #FerrariF1 #MercedesF1 #RedBullRacing #MotorsportPodcast The Timecodes 0:00 – Intro: Welcome Juan Pablo Montoya to Pitlane Talk! 0:55 – F2 Struggles: Montoya discusses his son's transition year in Formula 2. 02:19 – The 3-Stop Masterclass: How Lewis Hamilton outsmarted Mercedes' strategy in Barcelona. 05:13 – Ferrari's Big Risk: The dangerous reliability trade-off of mid-season engine upgrades. 08:12 – Grid Penalty Tactics: Why teams will purposefully take engine penalties at Spa and Vegas. 12:53 – Unlocking Hamilton: How changing the brakes completely resurrected Lewis's season. 16:43 – The Ultimate Lesson: Why Charles Leclerc MUST humble himself and learn from Lewis. 20:56 – Red Bull's Weight Crisis: Will lighter floor upgrades be enough to keep Max Verstappen ahead? 25:47 – The Powertrain Miracle: Montoya’s disbelief at Red Bull building the grid's best engine from scratch. 26:16 – The Max Verstappen Beef: Montoya sets the record straight on the "Mario Kart" drama. 30:57 – Facing the Mob: Dealing with furious Argentinian fans over Franco Colapinto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 Formula One Championship is hitting its absolute boiling point! ☀️🏎️ In this episode of Pitlane Talk, host Richard Garnett is joined by F1 journalists Abbie Nicholson and Dan Moxon to unpack a massive weekend ahead at the Red Bull Ring. Fresh off Lewis Hamilton’s explosive victory in Barcelona, the paddock is structural chaos heading into Austria. 🔥 Inside this episode, we break down: Ferrari’s Double Homologation: Unleashing their first major mid-season engine tactical blueprint to claw back pure power from Mercedes. The Overweight RB22 Matrix: Max Verstappen’s manager hints at a critical summer contract deadline—will Red Bull’s 12-kilo deficit make him walk? "No Papaya Rules Here": Toto Wolff sets a ruthless line on Mercedes team orders as Kimi Antonelli stretches his drivers' championship advantage over George Russell. Extracurricular Combat: Kevin Magnussen’s wild post-race NASCAR confrontation with Noah Gragson (plus a nostalgic look back at his classic Hülkenberg exchange). Heatwave Strategy: Navigating a brutal 40°C track climate with 0% risk of rain. 🔔 Subscribe to Pitlane Torque for elite paddock insights, and drop your predictions below: Can Charles Leclerc or Lando Norris steal the show from the Silver Arrows? #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP #MercedesAMGF1 #FerrariF1 #MaxVerstappen #KimiAntonelli #LewisHamilton #motorsportpodcast The Timecodes 0:00 – Teaser: The un-broadcastable Magnussen saga & Toto's fruit rules 0:21 – Welcome to Pitlane Talk: It's hotter than a jalapeño's armpit! 0:43 – Segment: One Truth and One Lie (The Senna vs. Prost podcast debate) 2:07 – The European Leg: Kimi Antonelli vs. George Russell's title collision 3:08 – Fire in the Paddock: Ferrari's high-stakes mid-season engine upgrades 5:13 – Engineering Mid-Season Hacks: How turbo adjustments bypass the ceiling limit 6:29 – Power Units vs. Batteries: Why Mercedes currently owns the optimal package 7:13 – Reliability Fragility: Analyzing Kimi Antonelli’s Barcelona DNF 8:17 – Thermal Stresses: Surviving the 40-degree Austrian track climate 9:12 – The Norris Poker Face: Is McLaren hiding secret technical upgrades? 11:24 – The Overweight Bull: Max Verstappen's battle against a 12kg deficit 13:28 – Summer Transfer Clock: Raymond Vermeulen’s contract deadline for Max 14:32 – Paddock Disinterest: Is Verstappen treating F1 like a 9-to-5 job? 15:30 – Parallels of Dominance: Comparing Max's frustration to Hamilton's down years 17:18 – The Glory Metric: Why teams favor the Constructors' Championship over the drivers 22:03 – Paddock War: Toto Wolff hints at imminent Silver Arrows team orders 24:49 – Managing the Multi-Generational Gap: Russell vs. Antonelli's 50-point divide 28:27 – Extracurricular Drama: Kevin Magnussen’s post-race NASCAR brawl with Noah Gragson 29:55 – Nostalgic Sins: The iconic "Suck my balls, honey" Hülkenberg moment 31:13 – Segment: The Austrian GP Predictions (Norris, Leclerc, & Verstappen wildcards) 34:43 – Outro: Previewing Juan Pablo Montoya’s upcoming explicit interview at Silverstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lewis Hamilton is BACK on top of the podium! 🏆 In this episode of Pit Lane Torque, host Richard Garnett is joined by F1 correspondents Dan Moxon and Abby Nicholson to break down an emotional and historic Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. We discuss Hamilton's incredible resilience, his first victory with Ferrari, and how a reshaped engineering team made all the difference. Plus, we look at a brilliant day for British motorsport with three Brits on the podium, Max Verstappen’s classy sportsmanship, Charles Leclerc's self-critical weekend, and Kimi Antonelli's chaotic DNF. We also dive into the off-track madness: Nico Hulkenberg's 1-in-a-million bad luck, the wild rumours linking Fernando Alonso to a ninth career move back to Alpine, and the ongoing "VAR style" fiasco surrounding Pierre Gasly's overturned Monaco penalty. Finally, we lock in our early predictions for a treacherous Austrian Grand Prix! 🇦🇹 - 🎟️ WANT TO SEE THE ACTION LIVE? We are officially partnered with Gullivers Sports Travels, one of the UK's leading sports travel specialists! Get seamless travel packages, top-tier hotels, and race tickets. Tickets for the British Grand Prix are still available! 👉 Click here to book your bucket-list F1 weekend: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Monaco Grand Prix is in the history books, and the F1 championship fight has taken a massive turn! In this week's episode of Pit Lane Torque, we break down Kimi Antonelli’s incredible fifth consecutive victory, leaving him a massive 66 points clear at the top of the Drivers' Championship. Meanwhile, his teammate George Russell suffered a nightmare, scoreless weekend plagued by a bizarre pit lane penalty chain reaction. We also dive into the heavy paddock drama—from Kim Kardashian's headline-grabbing F1 debut and her awkward grid encounter with Martin Brundle, to Pierre Gasly's heartbreaking podium loss and Alpine’s official FIA Right of Review. Plus, we discuss Lewis Hamilton’s brilliant P2 finish for Ferrari, Max Verstappen's incredibly brief Sunday, and a shocking update from the FIA revealing who actually makes the best combustion engine on the grid (spoiler: it’s not Mercedes!). - 🎟️ WANT TO SEE THE ACTION LIVE? We are officially partnered with Gullivers Sports Travels, one of the UK's leading sports travel specialists! Get seamless travel packages, top-tier hotels, and race tickets. Tickets for the British Grand Prix are still available! 👉 Click here to book your bucket-list F1 weekend: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 - 📺 MUST-WATCH CONTENT: If you haven't seen it yet, check out our newly released, superb McLaren Documentary celebrating their 1,000th race milestone at Monaco! Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode! - Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - Gulliver's Sports Travel Sponsor Announcement 02:16 - Kimi Antonelli Wins 5 in a Row 06:07 - George Russell's Monaco Nightmare 09:28 - The Pit Lane Speeding Trap & Alpine's Official FIA Right of Review 17:24 - Lewis Hamilton is Feeling Himself: P2 on the Streets of Monte Carlo 20:45 - Kim Kardashian’s F1 Paddock Debut & The Martin Brundle Grid Walk Drama 26:00 - Charles Leclerc & Lance Stroll Face Monaco Potholes 28:13 - Max Verstappen's Bumpy Weekend & Incredibly Quick Sunday Exit 29:25 - Isack Hadjar’s Eventful First Podium for Red Bull 31:35 - McLaren's 1000th Race Celebrations & Lando Norris’s Engine Issues 33:01 - FIA Engine Upgrade Shock 37:20 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To mark a monumental milestone in motorsport history, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard reflects on McLaren's celebrating 1000 races in Formula One. As only the second team in history to reach this achievement after Ferrari, McLaren's legacy is defined by single-minded, entrepreneurial leadership and some of the most iconic driver pairings ever seen. In this exclusive interview, Coulthard takes us behind the visor to recount his nine-year tenure driving for the Woking-based outfit under the uncompromising gaze of Ron Dennis. From his early days at Williams learning from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, to his intense on-track battles alongside Mika Häkkinen, DC unpacks the sliding-door moments that shaped modern F1 history. 🏁 In this video, we break down: The Independent Battle: How Ron Dennis and Mansour Ojjeh fiercely resisted a Mercedes buyout to keep the McLaren name pure. The Heroes of Childhood: What it felt like to test the legendary 1990 V12 McLaren Honda and work directly with Ayrton Senna. The Hype vs. The Metronome: A raw driver-to-driver comparison between the sheer qualifying pace of Mika Häkkinen and the relentless consistency of Michael Schumacher. The Bitter Pill of Team Orders: The harsh realities of yielding Grand Prix victories for a teammate and why the history books don't tell the full story. The Modern Revival: Sizing up Andrea Stella and Zak Brown's modern leadership as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri lead the Papaya Army back to the top step. The Timecodes 0:00 – McLaren's 1000th Race: F1's brutal success ratio 1:28 – Revolving Doors: How McLaren protected its name from a Mercedes takeover 3:32 – The Williams Transition: Coming up in the shadow of Ayrton Senna 4:45 – Pinned-to-the-Seat: Driving the iconic 1990 V12 McLaren Honda 6:05 – The Marlborough Livery: Nostalgia vs. the modern Papaya Army 7:01 – Prost vs. Senna: The fierce psychological warfare of a golden era 8:54 – Signing for Ron Dennis: The contract twist Frank Williams didn't see coming 12:48 – The Schumacher Metric: Out-qualifying Mika Häkkinen 15:13 – Shocking Reliability: The mechanical frailties that cost McLaren titles 16:40 – Designing Greatness: The unmatched technical footprint of Adrian Newey 18:37 – 13 Career Wins: The lingering sting of compliance and team orders 20:29 – Setting the Standard: The lasting architectural legacy of Ron Dennis 22:22 – Back on Top: Sizing up Zak Brown, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri 24:49 – Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Celebrate a monumental milestone as McLaren reaches 1,000 Grands Prix in Formula One! 🏎️💥In this very special edition of Pitlane Talk, we are joined by former McLaren Director of Communications, Matt Bishop. Matt was at the absolute heart of the team for 182 races between 2008 and 2017—witnessing the historic peak of Lewis Hamilton’s first World Championship, the immediate aftermath of the infamous $100 million "Spygate" crisis, and the tense inter-team dynamics of the modern era.In this deep-dive interview, Matt shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories, including:The legendary legacy of founder Bruce McLaren.What it was really like working with the formidable Ron Dennis.The emotional roller coaster of the final lap at Interlagos in 2008, and Felipe Massa’s incredible display of sportsmanship.Inside the legendary Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton partnership—and how Jenson read a race like no one else.The brutal truth behind the breakdown of the McLaren-Honda partnership in 2015.How Zak Brown and Andrea Stella returned the team to its current championship-winning glory.👇 What is your all-time favourite McLaren Formula One moment? Let us know in the comments below!👉 Make sure to smash that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive F1 interviews and insights!Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction: Celebrating McLaren’s 1000th Grand Prix00:54 - The Legacy of Founder Bruce McLaren02:49 - Emerson Fittipaldi & Keep Bernie Ecclestone Waiting06:34 - Being Headhunted by Ron Dennis & The $100M Spygate Crisis09:25 - The Aftermath of Alonso vs. Hamilton & The 2008 Atmosphere13:15 - "Grown Men Crying": Inside the Garage for Hamilton's 2008 Title14:51 - A Tribute to Felipe Massa’s Incredible Sportsmanship17:23 - The Martin Whitmarsh Brawn GP Engine Decision19:42 - The Iconic Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton Partnership24:11 - Kevin Magnussen’s Brilliant Debut & Cruel F1 Statistics25:57 - Losing Control of the Narrative: The Painful Honda Chapter29:37 - Turning the Team Around: The Zak Brown & Andrea Stella Era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was absolute chaos from start to finish! From technical heartbreak to surprising strategy swaps and a milestone podium for Red Bull, there is a lot to unpack. Host Abby Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon, F1 Correspondent for the Daily Express and Daily Mirror, to break down one of the most dramatic weekends of the 2026 season so far. 📺 In This Episode we dig into: George Russell’s Montreal Meltdown 🤬 The Rise of Kimi Antonelli 🏆 McLaren switching strategists with Ferrari 🙃 Hamilton’s secret good luck charm ✨ Max’s Bittersweet Breakthrough 🤷 Groundhog deaths 🪦 Time codes: 00:00 - Introduction & Chaotic Canadian GP Overview 00:43 - The Intense Mercedes Battle: Kimi vs. George Russell 02:26 - 2026 Regulations: Better Racing & Close Following 03:14 - George Russell’s Heartbreak DNF & Post-Race Tantrum 05:50 - The Headrest Incident: Why Russell Was Fined 06:50 - Mercedes Radio Drama: Toto Wolff Threatens Team Orders 09:19 - Part 1 of Many? Future of the Kimi vs. Russell Rivalry 10:44 - Kimi Antonelli's Historic Start to the Season 12:26 - McLaren's Nightmare Weekend: What Happened to the Strategy? 14:14 - Lewis Hamilton Back on the Podium & "Father Figure" Role 15:58 - Hamilton’s Old-School Approach: Skipping the Ferrari Simulator 18:11 - Charles Leclerc’s Struggle for Confidence in Canada 19:48 - Family Celebrations: Nick Hamilton Wins BTCC Silverware 22:04 - Max Verstappen Grabs a Podium Despite Setup Frustrations 23:51 - Red Bull Internal Rift? Verstappen Criticizes Car Direction 26:07 - Is Red Bull Risking Upsetting Max Verstappen? 28:18 - Verstappen’s Ultimatum: Fix the 2027 Regulations or I’m Leaving F1 28:53 - F1 Engine Politics: Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi & Cadillac Split 32:46 - The Canadian GP Groundhog Problem Explained 35:15 - Monaco GP Preview & Special Announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Max Verstappen's Nurburgring heartbreak to an intriguing Formula 1 driver market picture and a preview of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, there was plenty for host Richard Garnett and analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon to get stuck into on this week's episode of Pit Lane Torque 🗣️ Join us for the latest on how the Mercedes vs McLaren battle for supremacy is shaping up ahead of this weekend's action in Montreal, and the driver who suddenly finds himself fighting for his F1 future 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Richard Garnett is in the studio and our F1 analyst Daniel Moxon is in Miami to discuss a thrilling weekend of Sprint format action, with McLaren the big winners as the top points scorers in Florida while Kimi Antonelli strengthened his case for title favourite with a third consecutive victory 🏆 Join the pair as Daniel reveals what it’s really like to attend one of F1’s most glamorous race events, and why Pit Lane Torque could soon be broadcasting from a cruise ship! 🚢👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 is back! It’s race week again and we’re here to cover all the big news and talking points heading into the Miami Grand Prix. F1 reporter Daniel Moxon joins host Richard Garnett and analyst Abigail Nicholson to preview the weekend before jetting out to Florida to cover the race on the ground ✈️ 🔎 F1's rule changes heading into Miami 🤦♂️ F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's 'flippant' comment about the state of the sport 🇹🇷 Turkey's return to the calendar 🟠 Lando Norris GAGGED by his own management 🚙 Ollie Bearman's strange gift for his brother PLUS: Our predictions for the Miami race 🔮 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kimi Antonelli is taking Formula 1 by storm 🌪️ Just three races into the season, the 19-year-old sits at the top of the Drivers’ Championship with two Grand Prix wins — and he’s not slowing down anytime soon. In this exclusive media interview ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Antonelli opens up on: - His unexpected championship lead - Staying mentally focused under pressure - His relationship with teammate George Russell - The intense physical & simulator preparation behind the scenes - The scary on-track issue in Suzuka - And how his father still plays a key role in his career Despite the hype, Antonelli remains grounded, focused on the process — and hungry for more wins. 📍 Can he keep this momentum going in Miami? 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more F1 content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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