Pit Lane Torque

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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.

  1. 4 days ago

    WILD F1 Awards & Predictions for Second Half of 2026 Season | Max Verstappen gone?

    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

  2. 14 Aug

    F1 2026 Mid-Season Ratings: Grading EVERY F1 Team's Season So Far | Mid-Season Review

    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

  3. 27 Jul

    Hamilton's penalty PROBLEM, Norris is BACK & Verstappen's F1 FUTURE | Hungarian GP Review 🇭🇺

    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

  4. 21 Jul

    Tensions boil at Mercedes + Kimi Antonelli marches on 🔥 | Belgian GP revie

    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

  5. 13 Jul

    Verstappen’s McLaren Rumors, Will Buxton’s Viral Bait, & Belgian GP Preview

    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

  6. 7 Jul

    Max Verstappen to McLaren?! Horner Returns & British GP Chaos | Pitlane Torque

    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

  7. 2 Jul

    Pit Lane Torque at Silverstone! Finally George Russell's year? | British GP preview

    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

  8. 29 Jun

    Max Verstappen's THREAT to George Russell | Austrian GP debrief

    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

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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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