The Pit Talk
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Antonelli Wins — But Mercedes Might Already Have One Hand on the Title | The Pit Talk Podcast
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kimi Antonelli delivers a breakthrough moment in China, becoming the first Italian to win a Formula 1 race in 20 years, Â but while the headlines cele...
Mercedes’ ‘rocket ship’ ominous for F1 | Australian GP 2026 Reaction
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2026 Formula 1 season has started with a statement, and Mercedes look frighteningly fast. George Russell claimed victory in Melbourne with a domin...
What Robert Doornbos Saw in Bahrain: Ferrari Pressure, Aston Martin Trouble & F1’s Wild New Rules
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pit Talk Podcast returns for Season 2 as former F1 driver Robert Doornbos and broadcaster Chris McHardy preview the new Formula 1 season ahead of ...
‘Lando a worthy champion, but he’s not F1 driver of 2025’
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the morning after the night all of Lando Norris’ dreams came true as he was crowned Formula One world champion. Robert Doornbos and Chris McH...
Max Power: McLaren’s ‘Doha Disaster’ sets up Abu Dhabi F1 title decider
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tagline says it all: ‘all roads lead to Abu Dhabi.’ And so the 2025 Formula One season comes down this: a three-way shootout at Yas Marina Cir...
Las Vegas GP shocker: Farce or foul-play at McLaren? New Hamilton-Ferrari theory
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in their hotseats as they try to make sense of a controversial Las Vegas Grand Prix. Disqualifications for ...
Brazil GP: Lando 58-Point Swing, Piastri Penalty & Ferrari Nightmare
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Brazilian Grand Prix 🇧🇷 never disappoints — and this one had it all. Lando Norris continued his incredible late-season surge, taking a per...
David Coulthard exclusive: ‘Schumacher was NEVER wrong’, Kimi’s natural talent & bold Aston Martin claim
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy welcome their first guest to the Pit Talk podcast. A Formula One great, this man boasts 246 starts, 62 podiums and 1...
Mexico GP Review | Lando Dominates, Oscar Cracks, Lewis Snaps!
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween from The Pit Talk Podcast! 🎃 Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos are back at Mille Miglia Café in Dubai to unpack a chaotic Mexico G...
US GP Review | ‘Meek’ Piastri, Max living ‘rent free’ & F1 WAGs
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos are back in the hotseats as they reflect on a US Grand Prix utterly dominated by one man: Max Verstappen. Robert exp...
Singapore shocker: McLaren’s Papaya Rules favour only one man
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in the hotseats as they reflect on a controversial Singapore Grand Prix. Yet more proof that McLaren are “...
Azerbaijan GP Review & Max’s Grand Slam Shakes Up Title Fight
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Baku delivered chaos and controversy. Max Verstappen smashed the field with a ruthless grand slam – pole, every lap led, fastest lap, race win – h...
‘McLaren’s team orders akin to match fixing’ | Schumacher’s Ferrari clause
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy run the rule over a controversial Italian Grand Prix in the latest episode of the Pit Talk Podcast powered by Ethara...
Oscar’s Perfection, Lando’s Pain & Hadjar’s Breakthrough
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Piastri delivered a flawless weekend at Zandvoort, securing pole, fastest lap, and the race win to take control of the title fight. Lando Norris...
McLaren’s title fight, Red Bull’s slump & Hamilton’s Ferrari woes
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos take stock of a dramatic first half of the 2025 season. From McLaren’s dominance and Oscar Piastri’s rise, to Re...
Why Lewis Hamilton Isn’t Ferrari’s Answer
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis Hamilton’s post-race radio in Hungary raised serious questions about his motivation, and whether Ferrari have made the right call. In Episode ...
FIA Wrath, Tyre Farce & the Tech that’s holding F1 back
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a mini-summer ‘pitstop’ via Sardinia (more on that later), Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy reunite to cast their eyes back over a wet and ...
‘No Mercedes smoke without fire’: Doornbos hits back at Verstappen’s ‘headless chicken’ jibe
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After incurring the wrath of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, Robert Doornbos is playing defence on this week’s Pit Talk, powered by Ethara. And it a...
No home comforts: Verstappen’s F1 title bid over?!
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ex-F1 driver Robert Doornbos and sports broadcaster Chris McHardy reunite to review the Austrian Grand Prix. In this second episode of The Pit Talk po...
Verstappen’s Next F1 Move Revealed
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pit Talk podcast hosted by former Red Bull F1 driver Robert Doornbos and ‘team-mate’ Chris McHardy. In the first episode, the guys ...