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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. 2d ago

    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

    30 min

  2. 4d ago

    My FEUD with Max Verstappen + Lewis Hamilton's title hopes | Juan Pablo Montoya interview special

    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

    36 min

  3. Jun 24

    Red Bull and Ferrari upgrades + BRUTAL Austrian GP reality | Preview Show 🇦🇹

    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

    39 min

  4. Jun 15

    Lewis Hamilton WINS in Barcelona! Max Verstappen shows TRUE COLOURS? | Barcelona GP review 🇪🇸

    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

    43 min

  5. Jun 8

    George Russell is DONE! Kimi Antonelli makes it FIVE IN-A-ROW | Monaco GP Review 🇲🇨

    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

    42 min

  6. Jun 3

    Inside McLaren, Senna vs Prost and Hakkinen vs Schumacher | DAVID COULTHARD INTERVIEW SPECIAL

    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

    25 min

  7. Jun 1

    The day McLaren F1 nearly died, feat. Matt Bishop | SPECIAL INTERVIEW

    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

    36 min

  8. May 26

    Mercedes Teammate Dogfight, Hamilton Podium & Verstappen's F1 Ultimate Ultimatum

    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

    39 min
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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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