In the Fast Lane: F1 and MotoGP

Caitlin Wood joins us to discuss the breaking news of her return to the W Series grid for this weekend's race in Hungary, details her motorsport journey since moving to Europe, discusses the W Series being on the Formula 1® undercard at eight Grands Prix this year and talks about being a role model for aspiring young Australian female racers.

Brent Stephens joins us to reflect on a journey that saw him go from motocross mechanic in his native New Zealand to more than 400 races in 500cc/MotoGP™, shares his favourite memories of working with Valentino Rossi for 17 seasons, and remembers Rossi's most famous battles with the likes of Casey Stoner and Marc Marquez. Photography: Russell Colvin

Australian Formula 3 driver Calan Williams talks about stepping up his performances in his second World Championship season, his maiden podium finish in France and following the trail blazed by fellow West Australian Daniel Ricciardo, while we debate the controversial flashpoint between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Sunday's British Grand Prix.

Former MotoGP™ race-winner, 250cc world champion and World Superbikes star Marco Melandri gives us his take on the 2021 MotoGP™ world championship, looks back at his own career, and remembers his successes in Australia and THAT memorable power slide when he won at Phillip Island in 2006.

TV commentator Matt Birt joins us to deliver a mid-season MotoGP™ report card, where we discuss the biggest surprises, most improved riders, who has disappointed and which rider stands out as the dux of the 2021 class after the first half of the year.

Davide Tardozzi, team manager of the Ducati Lenovo Team, discusses Jack Miller's first season in the factory outfit, Ducati's shift to younger riders after Andrea Dovizioso's departure and his surprise social media fame after the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix, while we wrap up Fabio Quartararo's commanding display as part of a Yamaha 1-2 at Assen last weekend.

Australian Formula 3® driver Jack Doohan talks about growing up as the son of a motorsport legend, his breakthrough F3® win in France earlier this month and his F1® aspirations for the future, while we wrap up a convincing win for Max Verstappen and Red Bull at the Styrian Grand Prix.

Miguel Oliveira looks at his early MotoGP™ successes with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, talks about being a trailblazer for motorcycle racing in Portugal and discusses the impact made by test rider Dani Pedrosa, while we wrap up Marc Marquez's emotional win at last weekend's German Grand Prix.

Former F1® driver, three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner and sports car ace David Brabham talks about being part of a global motor racing dynasty, his F1® racing days with Brabham and Simtek, his success all around the world in tin-tops and the emotions of developing the Brabham BT62 in Australia.

Former World Superbikes champion, MotoGP™ racer and current Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli looks at the rise of French compatriots Fabio Quartararo and Johann Zarco, reflects on his own career, talks about his YouTube channel and discusses his role in Suzuki winning the riders' and teams' championships for the first time in 20 years.