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When the chequered flag drops, The Pitboard Discussions takes pole position. The boys bring you Formula 1 like never before— think trackside analysis with a side of cheeky banter and predictions bold enough to rival a qualifying lap. From rivalries to garage gossip, this podcast is your pit stop for all things F1. Pull a seat, Tune in and let's get this party started !

  1. Oct 21

    +0.075 African GP CONFIRMED, Red Bull's Resurgence & Ferrari Drama Deep Dive | Triple Header Review

    The speculation is FINALLY over — the African Grand Prix is confirmed for Rwanda, and we've got thoughts (and some questions about that "2030*" wording 👀). Fresh off the triple header, we break down why Red Bull and Max Verstappen are suddenly back in the challenging fold, trace their upgrade timeline from Austria to Baku, and ask whether Mercedes should be worried. We also get into the Mercedes garage — Russell's new PU, Toto's "baton" comments, Antonelli's meteoric rise, and what unlocking the new package means for 2027. McLaren's dip, the return of the Papaya Rules, and who was really at fault in the Norris–Piastri sprint race collision. And then... the Ferrari drama. Leclerc taking the blame, Hamilton's "car has my DNA" comments, Tifosi politics, and what it all means for the Scuderia. Plus: COTA preview and where to catch the race with us! 0:00 - Cold open: African GP announced + episode preview 2:07 - African GP confirmed: Rwanda, the 2030* asterisk & FIA track politics 4:37 - Madrid ring comparison & Carlos Sainz's ambassador problem 7:07 - Why everyone's saying "hooray" this time 9:18 - Red Bull's resurgence: Max wins 2 of 3 in the triple header 11:48 - The upgrade trail: Austria floor, slow-speed corners & aero updates 14:18 - Baku: competing with Mercedes & the software limitation hint 16:48 - Sidepod geometry, DRS transition & the championship picture 17:28 - Mercedes: Russell's new PU & the "sabotage button" 20:28 - Toto's "baton" comments & Mercedes the PR firm 23:28 - Unlocking the new package & the 2027 mission 26:28 - Antonelli vs Russell: wins, momentum & the championship 29:28 - Singapore & Sepang debrief: qualifying-dependent tracks 32:28 - The standings: P2 fight & Hamilton's points 35:07 - McLaren: one-off dip or falling off? 38:15 - Customer engine reality: can McLaren beat Mercedes power? 41:15 - Infrastructure, cost cap & the Zak Brown factor 44:15 - The Papaya Rules are back 47:15 - Norris vs Piastri: who's at fault in the sprint? 50:15 - Points lost, poor overtakes & the constructors' fallout 52:54 - Ferrari: the drama begins 55:00 - Leclerc's submissiveness to the pit wall 60:00 - Hamilton: "this car has my DNA in it" 65:00 - Tifosi politics & judging Hamilton fairly 70:00 - Why is Charles taking the blame? 75:00 - Two quick drivers & the number two problem 80:00 - Team LH vs T4C & Hamilton's disappointment 85:00 - Singapore qualifying & the COTA outlook 85:25 - Outro: COTA watch party at K1 Clubhouse

  2. Oct 19

    +0.074 The FIA's Wet Weather MESS: Software Patches, MGU-K Chaos & Where We Draw the Line | F1

    Wet racing has been avoided at all costs — and this week, the bill came due. The FIA had to push a software update to every single car after an unprecedented scenario saw the field crawling on the formation lap and losing power mid-race. But whose call should it be: the software or the driver? We break down just how complex these regulations are — MGU-K deployment maps that change corner by corner, maximums, minimums, and optional zones — and why the FIA's spray predictions keep missing the mark (venturi channels, mind games, and all). We also ask the harder questions: are race delays eroding the integrity of the sport? Is standing water "sabotaging what nature is presenting" or just... racing? Plus a Malaysia flashback, and why seasoned drivers like Fernando Alonso are begging the FIA to let them actually race in the wet again. 0:00 - Wet weather avoided at all costs: the FIA's mid-season software patch 1:15 - The unprecedented scenario: formation lap chaos 2:30 - "Cut the power": software vs manual control 3:45 - MGU-K maps corner by corner: how complex these regs are 5:00 - Cutting the FIA some slack: virtual vs real world 6:15 - Integrity of the sport & the fan experience 7:30 - Spray, venturi channels & the FIA's mind games 8:45 - Malaysia flashback: five cars in the gravel 10:00 - Standing water: where do we draw the line? 11:15 - Who is anti-wet racing? Alonso & the old guard 12:30 - Closing thoughts: letting them get away with it

  3. Sep 24

    +0.073 FERRARI CIVIL WAR! Hamilton vs Leclerc DRAMA, Russell HUMILIATED & Baku Preview

    The boys are BACK and Baku is calling! 🏁This week on Pitboard, Ace and Muchiri dive deep into the drama that's tearing Ferrari apart, George Russell's nightmare season, and preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix happening on a SATURDAY (yes, really!). 0:00 - Intro & Why Baku: Leclerc's "Favorite" Track 01:20 - Baku Track Stats: Ferrari's 5 Poles, 0 Wins Curse 04:15 - Isack Hadjar Returns to Red Bull + Lawson Debate 07:13 - The Ferrari Civil War: Tifosi Divided 11:15 - Hamilton's History: McLaren, Mercedes & Teammate Drama 16:06 - Bottas to Russell: The Mercedes Number 2 Curse 22:20 - Hamilton at Ferrari: The "We" Controversy 27:47 - Russell's Nightmare: Is Mercedes Sabotaging Him? 34:00 - New Era F1 Cars & Driver Adaptations 39:56 - Ocon Out, Alonso's Political Mastery & BWT to Cadillac 45:14 - 2027 Calendar Drama: Monaco Sprints & Shorter Races 50:08 - Outro & K1 Klubhouse Watchalong Announcement Join us this Saturday at 2 PM for our K1 Klubhouse watchalong! We want to hear YOUR takes on the Ferrari drama, Russell's struggles, and Baku predictions. Don't just watch - be part of the conversation! #Ferrari #Hamilton #Leclerc #GeorgeRussell #MercedesF1 #RedBull #IsackHadjar #F1Drama #F1News #F12026 #AzerbaijanGP #Monza #F1Podcast #Motorsport #Racing

  4. Sep 11

    +0.072 Inside Nairobi's Exploding Watch Party Scene

    Is Formula 1 officially giving Premier League football a run for its money in Kenya? 🏎️🇰🇪 In this episode, live from the K1 Klubhouse watch party, we sit down with Tonio Kibz (@tonio_kibz), Joy Wayodi (@joywayodi), and visiting guests from Ghana to break down the rapid growth of motorsports culture in Nairobi. We dive into why venues like K1 prioritize F1 races, how major global brands like Monster Energy and Shell are tapping into the local scene, and what it takes to build a collaborative community without gatekeeping. Follow the Guests: Tonio Kibz: @tonio_kibz Joy Wayodi: @joywayodi The Sandwich Podcast: @thesandwichpodcast

  5. Sep 2

    +0.071 The Fight to Be Number One Driver

    Summer break is over and F1 came back swinging. Verstappen crashed at his home race, Ferrari's internal power struggle is out in the open, and Mercedes just showed the paddock exactly who their real number one is. We break down Zandvoort and what it means for the second half of the season. 0:00 Zandvoort Recap: Verstappen's Home Crash 01:44 Pit Stop Barbershop Shoutout 02:31 Half-Season Check-In & Ferrari's Power Struggle 04:45 Hamilton vs Leclerc: Numbers & the "Team Player" Debate 10:56 Mercedes Bets on Antonelli Over Russell 16:27 Williams' Crash & Ferrari's "No Team Orders" Standoff 18:27 Monza Preview & Title Race Predictions 23:58 Driver of the Day & Sign-Off Join us live for the Monza watch party at K1 Klubhouse — September 6th. Come talk F1 with us in person.Subscribe for weekly F1 breakdowns, race week previews, and watch party updates all season long. #F1 #Formula1 #DutchGP #ZandvoortGP #Ferrari #Mercedes #Hamilton #Leclerc #Verstappen #Antonelli #Russell #McLaren #Monza #PitboardDiscussions #K1Klubhouse #F1Podcast

  6. Aug 9

    +0.070 F1 2026 Mid-Season Review Pt 2: Williams Regret & Newey's Gamble

    Part 2 of our F1 mid-season review — this time we're deep in the midfield, where the real chaos is happening. Carlos Sainz's move to Williams isn't going the way anyone expected, Racing Bulls are quietly outperforming expectations (and maybe helping Max more than people realize), and the Haas-Audi fight for P7 is getting genuinely tense.We also cover Cadillac's recurring brake fire issues, Aston Martin's Honda power unit compromises, and whether Adrian Newey's Hungary upgrades are the turning point that saves their season — plus the rumors swirling around Lawrence Stroll selling his shares.Did Sainz make the wrong call ignoring his father's advice to join Audi instead? Drop your take below.0:00 - The F1 Midfield Chaos Explained1:44 - Are Racing Bulls Faster Than Red Bull?3:29 - Did the Sister Team Help Max Verstappen?6:42 - Haas vs Audi: The Fight for P710:29 - Why Carlos Sainz Already Regrets Williams14:24 - Can Williams Escape Mercedes' Shadow?17:47 - Cadillac's Brake Fires & Technical Disasters23:18 - Adrian Newey & Aston Martin's Engine Nightmare27:57 - Aston Martin's Hungary Upgrades: A Turning Point?31:38 - Outro: Focusing on 2027

  7. Aug 6

    +0.069 F1 2026 Mid-Season Review: Mercedes Chaos, Ferrari's Gamble & McLaren's Rise

    We're halfway through the 2026 season, and it's been chaos. In this mid-season review, we break down everything that's actually happened: Mercedes' internal drama and the technical truth behind George Russell's anti-stall issues, Kimi Antonelli's rise as a genuine threat, and whether Ferrari's engine gamble is genius or a coping mechanism heading into the second half. We also cover Lewis Hamilton's growing influence on Ferrari's dynamics, McLaren's resurgence and the Piastri-Norris team politics simmering underneath it, Red Bull's ongoing second-seat curse and Hadjar's emergence, plus our mid-season awards for best drivers, teams, and races so far. Constructors' battle. Driver rivalries. Engine strategy. Team politics. All of it, unpacked. Is Mercedes sabotaging George, or is Antonelli just that good? Drop your take below — and stick around for the full breakdown. 0:00 - F1 Mid-Season Review & Host Intro 2:09 - The Constructors' Championship Battle 5:47 - Mercedes' Engine Dominance & Technical Secrets 7:17 - George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli: The Internal Rivalry 10:58 - The Truth Behind George Russell's Anti-Stall Incidents 16:17 - Corner Speed, Battery Deployment & Driving Styles 23:58 - Ferrari's Engine Strategy: Genius or Coping Mechanism? 29:42 - FIA Start Procedure Rule Changes Explained 33:12 - How Lewis Hamilton Will Change Ferrari's Dynamics 41:41 - Ferrari's Path to the Constructors' Title 46:55 - McLaren's Resurgence: Unlocking the Mercedes PU 53:01 - Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris: Team Politics 1:01:10 - Red Bull's Second Seat Curse & Hadjar's Rise 1:06:24 - Mid-Season Awards: Best Drivers and Teams 1:11:08 - The Melons of the Season: Aston Martin & Mercedes Politics 1:17:51 - Best Races of the Year: Canada & Silverstone Drama1:29:03 - Outro & Pit Board Fan Appreciation

  8. Jul 2

    +0.068 Russell's Win, Verstappen's Crash & Red Bull's New Upgrades

    What a wild weekend at the Austrian GP! George Russell claimed his second win of the 2026 season and the seventh Formula 1 victory of his career at the Austrian Grand Prix, but the story started a day earlier — Verstappen spun into the barriers at high speed on the last runs in Q3, bringing out yellow flags, while Russell lifted off the throttle and still went fastest to beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to pole. Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli was left ruing the moment too, having aborted his lap after thinking he'd seen double waved yellow flags instead of single. On race day, Verstappen's team-mate Isack Hadjar and McLaren's Lando Norris completed late overtakes on Leclerc to take sixth and seventh, with the Ferrari driver finishing in eighth. It capped a rough weekend for the Scuderia, as Hamilton, who'd qualified third, finished down in fifth and admitted afterward it felt "more of a reality check". We break down the yellow-flag drama, Red Bull's upgrade package, the Ferrari power unit struggles, and whether Leclerc's stock is falling as Hamilton finds his feet. Plus, our Driver, Team, and Melon of the Day awards with the usual paddock banter — and a look ahead to Silverstone, one of F1's most demanding tracks for engine deployment and harvesting. Are you Team Russell, Team Verstappen, or still riding for Ferrari? Drop your thoughts on the Leclerc vs. Hamilton situation in the comments.Come watch the British GP live with us — entry is still FREE at K1 Klubhouse! Don't miss it. 0:00 - Austrian GP Reactions & George Russell's Win 3:22 - Russell's Qualifying Controversy & Yellow Flags 9:35 - Max Verstappen's Crash & Red Bull Performance 15:05 - Ferrari's Engine & Battery Overheating Issues 23:15 - Red Bull's Upgrades & New Wind Tunnel 33:13 - Russell vs. Antonelli: Mercedes' Future Lineup 38:52 - Leclerc vs. Hamilton: The Ferrari Civil War?54:07 - Driver, Team & Melon of the Day Awards 1:05:38 - Silverstone GP Predictions & K1 Clubhouse#F1 #PitboardDiscussions #AustrianGP #Silverstone #BritishGP #RedBull #Ferrari #Mercedes #GeorgeRussell #MaxVerstappen #KimiAntonelli #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #F1Kenya #K1KlubhouseFollow Us:https://twitter.com/The_Pitboardhttps://www.instagram.com/the_pitboard/https://open.spotify.com/show/2lsHZISAgsgMwck9bVDHqK?si=tPsipWbJRPGWBqhSj_t6ZQPlease like 👍 share 📤 and subscribe 🔔

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When the chequered flag drops, The Pitboard Discussions takes pole position. The boys bring you Formula 1 like never before— think trackside analysis with a side of cheeky banter and predictions bold enough to rival a qualifying lap. From rivalries to garage gossip, this podcast is your pit stop for all things F1. Pull a seat, Tune in and let's get this party started !

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    2023 - 2026
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