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- Max Verstappen FURIOUS with Red Bull! Kimi Antonelli ON THE BRINK | US GP review
Get the full fallout from the US Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli moves within striking distance of the Formula One Drivers' Championship.
Dan Moxon joins the desk to break down Antonelli's fearless drive in Austin, Max Verstappen's boiling frustration with Red Bull's strategy, and Ferrari's missed opportunities.Plus, we unpack Fernando Alonso's ungracious clash with Alex Albon, the social media uproar over Jeremy Clarkson's grid walk comments, and look ahead to the high-altitude challenges of the Mexico City Grand Prix.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome back to Pitlane Torque & Austin GP fallout01:25 - Kimi Antonelli on the brink of the F1 World Championship03:10 - Toto Wolff's reaction to Antonelli's fearless attitude04:45 - George Russell's fading title hopes and miserable weekend 05:50 - Max Verstappen FURIOUS with Red Bull's engine braking and two-stop strategy07:35 - Ferrari's tire gamble and Lewis Hamilton's late virtual safety car woes09:15 - McLaren's struggles and Lando Norris's quiet race09:40 - Fernando Alonso vs. Alex Albon: Alonso slams the "bottom third" 11:20 - Jeremy Clarkson's Argentina joke sparks social media outrage 14:50 - Mexico City GP Preview: Track altitude, Red Bull's advantage, and prime-time viewing🎟️ 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/f...🔗 Stay Connected:Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 min - THREE IN-A-ROW for Max Verstappen? Kimi Antonelli to WIN F1 World Championship? | US GP Preview 🇺🇸
Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 Drivers' Championship by 102 points with just six races to go, giving him his first mathematical chance to seal his maiden title at the US Grand Prix in Austin!
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen is on a terrifying surge of form, Red Bull is rapidly developing, and off-track controversy continues to follow GT racing and social media abuse.Join host Richard Garnett and expert analysts Abby Nicholson and Dan Moxon as they dig into:🏆 What Kimi Antonelli needs to win the Drivers' Championship in Austin💥 Max Verstappen's fierce return to form and Red Bull’s upgrade race🏎️ Max Verstappen's wild GT World Challenge drive & defending his teammate from online abuse🟢 Aston Martin’s shock cornering pace progress and Lance Stroll's future🗓️ Calendar chaos over the final Middle East races➕ So much more!⏰Timecodes:00:00 - Teaser00:23 - Intro01:43 - Max Verstappen’s Resurgence & Red Bull Upgrades05:23 - Laurent Mekies & Red Bull’s Two-Car Strategy06:23 - Max Verstappen's GT World Challenge Outing in Portimão09:43 - Addressing Social Media Abuse in Motorsport13:42 - Portuguese GP Returning13:59 - Sponsor Message15:39 - Aston Martin’s Development & Honda Engine Deficit18:23 - Lance Stroll’s Form & Future at Aston Martin21:51 - Mercedes Team Dynamic in Final Races24:32 - How Kimi Antonelli Can Win the Championship in Austin26:06 - F1 Calendar Uncertainty & Middle East Races28:30 - Austin Track Preview & Stats From Previous Races31:49 - US Grand Prix Race Predictions34:45 - Outro🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min - Max Verstappen WINS again! Lando Norris HEAT after sprint drama! | Singapore GP Review 🇸🇬
Max Verstappen delivered a dominant performance to claim his first victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, while McLaren’s teammates clashed during the sprint and title contender George Russell suffered a nightmare weekend.
Meanwhile, Ferrari faced strategy woes following a pit stop misstep that cost Lewis Hamilton a potential podium spot.Join host Richard Garnett and expert analysts Abby Nicholson and Daniel Moxon as they dig into:🏆 Max Verstappen's back-to-back wins and Singapore breakthrough💥 McLaren’s sprint collision and Lando Norris’ tense media exchange🏎️ Ferrari's strategy error and Lewis Hamilton's decision-making🏁 Kimi Antonelli closing in on the F1 Drivers' Championship title📉 George Russell's fading title hopes and Mercedes' struggles👀 Kim Kardashian's return to the F1 paddock and chat with Martin Brundle➕ So much more!⏰Timecodes:00:00 - Teaser00:32 - Intro02:00 - Max Verstappen wins back-to-back races06:16 - Red Bull finishing the season strong08:13 - Ferrari fail with strategy AGAIN!10:07 - Lewis Hamilton owns decision & Fred Vasseur’s Reaction14:43 - Importance of recovery for Hamilton & physical toll of Singapore18:32 - McLaren teammates crash in sprint race20:51 - Lando Norris’ heated post-Sprint interview26:49 - Kimi Antonelli closing in on Drivers' Championship27:51 - George Russell deflated as title slips away31:46 - Racing Bulls to announce 2027 driver line-up35:15 - Kim Kardashian returns to paddock and speaks to Martin Brundle36:51 - Outro🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 min - Max Verstappen WINS in Malaysia! Lewis Hamilton's CRAZY Recovery Drive! | Bahrain GP Review 🇧🇭
Max Verstappen ended his win drought with a chaotic victory in Malaysia, while Ferrari’s tire strategy gamble and Mercedes’ reliability issues shook up the grid.
Meanwhile, while Malaysia provided a thrilling race, off-track transit chaos has sparked discussions about whether the Sepang circuit should permanently return to the F1 calendar.Join host Abigail Nicholson and expert analyst Daniel Moxon as they dig into:🏆 Max Verstappen & Red Bull's return to the top step🌧️ The future of wet racing and tire regulations in F1🏎️ Ferrari's strategy gamble and Lewis Hamilton's epic recovery drive🟢 Aston Martin's resurgence and Fernando Alonso's P8 finish🔙 Should Malaysia return to the F1 Calendar?🇸🇬 Predictions and preview for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix➕ So much more!⏰Timecodes:00:00 - Teaser00:29 - Intro01:20 - Weather Begins Chaos in Malaysia03:54 - Is This the End of Wet Racing in F1?06:18 - Max Verstappen Wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia10:08 - George Russell's DNF & Title Over?13:04 - Sponsor Message13:47 - Ferrari's Tire Strategy Gamble17:41 - Lewis Hamilton's Mega Drive to the Podium21:26 - Aston Martin's Qualifying & Alonso's P8 Finish22:45 - Fan Experience at Sepang Circuit26:14 - Could the Malaysian GP Return Permanently?26:54 - Singapore GP Preview31:23 - Predictions for Singapore GP32:41 - Outro🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min - Norris APOLOGISES after Colapinto DRAMA, Russell WINS & Horner to Ferrari? | Azerbaijan GP Review 🇦🇿
George Russell held off Max Verstappen by less than two-tenths of a second to claim his first victory since June, cutting Kimi Antonelli’s drivers' championship lead to 66 points!
But all eyes were on the chaos behind them after a dramatic safety-car restart triggered a huge fallout.Join host Richard Garnett and our expert analysts, Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon, as they dig into:💥 Franco Colapinto taking out teammate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris😡 Lando Norris’ controversial comments and his public apology🏎️ George Russell’s dominant Lights-to-Flag victory🫣 Kimi Antonelli driving “like his grandmother” after a Q1 crash🐂 Isack Hadjar almost outpacing Max Verstappen on his return🏎️ Christian Horner’s desire for a Ferrari move➕ So much more!⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Teaser00:24 - Intro02:11 - Franco Colapinto's crash & Flavio Briatore's reaction04:37 - Lando Norris scathing comments on Colapinto06:56 - Could Colapinto face a race ban?11:34 - Arvid Lindblad crashed into teammate Liam Lawson13:40 - Lando Norris releases statement14:30 - George Russell's dominant win in Baku17:57 - Kimi Antonelli recovery after nightmare start to weekend22:05 - Could George Russell mount late title charge?24:53 - Double podium for Red Bull28:38 - Ferrari progress stalling31:18 - Christian Horner flirting with Ferrari and F1 return35:34 - Zak Brown keeping door open for Max Verstappen at McLaren38:19 - Jamie Chadwick’s historic F1 test with Williams42:22 - Previewing the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang44:48 - Predictions for Malaysian/Bahrain GP46:33 - Outro🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min - Kimi Antonelli EMBARRASSES George Russell & 2027 Calendar CONTROVERSY! | Azerbaijan GP Preview 🇦🇿
Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 drivers' championship by 81 points as the grid heads to Baku for Round 15. But with Mercedes engine penalties looming, Lando Norris finding peak form, and Max Verstappen eyeing a surprise result, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is shaping up to be unpredictable.
Join host Richard Garnett alongside expert analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon as they dig into:🗓️ Concerns around the newly confirmed 2027 calendar⚠️ The challenge of Baku's street circuit🏎️ George Russell's upcoming engine penalty headache📉 Oscar Piastri’s form drop and psychological struggles🏆 Race predictions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix➕ So much more!⏰Timecodes:00:00 - Introduction & Baku GP Preview01:46 - Is the 2027 F1 Calendar Premature?05:30 - The Unique Technical Challenge of Baku07:30 - Can Anyone Catch Kimi Antonelli?11:00 - George Russell Engine Penalty Looming12:18 - Oscar Piastri's Struggles & Mindset Shift16:07 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix Predictions🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 min - Is Madrid's Circuit a "SNOOZEFEST"? Antonelli WINS again! Norris' coke DRAMA | Spanish GP Review 🇪🇸
Kimi Antonelli has taken another major step toward his first F1 Drivers' Championship with a commanding victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
However, a processional track layout and strategic virtual safety car drama left drivers like Lando Norris nursing frustration despite showing clear race-winning pace.Join host Richard Garnett alongside expert analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon as they break down all the fallout from Madrid:🏆 If Kimi Antonelli has the championship completely sewn up🏟️ Whether Madrid's new street layout fails as a true racing circuit🏎️ Lando Norris' bad luck and McLaren's missed victory😡 The cool-down room tension over Lando's "crispy Coke"💥 Lewis Hamilton's early brake issue and DNF➕ So much more!⏰ Timestaps:00:00 - Teaser00:25 - Introduction01:48 - Is Madrid's track layout bad for F1 racing?06:48 - Kimi Antonelli WINS again!09:06 - Landon Norris robbed of race win by VSC?12:03 - The Coca-Cola cooldown room drama14:51 - Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton's first corner clash16:59 - Lewis Hamilton title charge pretty much over18:49 - Liam Lawson strong again in the Red Bull22:03 - Rating the Spanish Grand Prix24:05 - Sponsor Message24:45 - Final thoughts & Outro🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 min - Kimi Antonelli's EPIC Monza Win! Leclerc's Scary Crash & Spanish GP Preview | Italian GP Review 🇮🇹
Kimi Antonelli firmly established himself as the drivers' champion elect after a sensational charge from 19th on the grid to win his seventh Grand Prix of the season at Monza. Meanwhile, Ferrari's home weekend was overshadowed by a high-speed crash for Charles Leclerc that brought out a red flag.
Join host Richard Garnett and our expert analysts, Abby Nicholson and Daniel Moxon, as they dig into:🏆 A psychological hammer blow for George Russell💥 Charles Leclerc's high-speed crash in Monza📊 Kimi Antonelli breaking a 43-year-old F1 record🇮🇹 Italy's 60-year wait for a home winner finally over🔴 Ferrari's team orders dilemma between Lewis and Charles🇪🇸 Looking ahead to the new look Spanish GP➕ So much more!⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Teaser00:27 - Intro01:36 - Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP07:51 - Psychological hammer blow for George Russell10:38 - Charles Leclerc's crash & Ferrari upstaged at Monza16:06 - Miserable weekend for Lewis Hamilton17:56 - Tensions at McLaren19:28 - Max Verstappen not happy despite podium21:50 - Red Bull make driver signing23:31 - Pierre Gasly stars in qualifying with first pole26:40 - Arvid Lindblad continues to impress28:47 - Sponsor message29:23 - Spanish GP preview32:17 - Ones to watch on Spanish GP weekend34:17 - Spanish GP predictions37:39 - Outro🎟️ 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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min - Ferrari go all-out for Monza as penalties strike 👀 | Italian GP preview 🇮🇹
Welcome back to Pit Lane Torque, your Formula 1 podcast bringing you all the latest news, analysis, and debate from on and off the track!
Host Abby Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon (F1 Correspondent for the Daily Express and Daily Mirror) as we head to the "Temple of Speed" for the iconic Italian Grand Prix at Monza!🎙️ In This Episode:Kimi Antonelli’s Grid Penalty: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads into his home race with a 59-point lead, but Mercedes has made the strategic decision to take a back-of-the-grid engine penalty at Monza.George Russell's Title Opportunity: With Antonelli starting from the back, is this George Russell’s crucial chance to capitalise, cut the points gap, and keep his championship hopes alive?Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher Tribute: Ferrari unveils a stunning Michael Schumacher-inspired special livery for the SF-26, honouring 30 years since the legend joined Maranello in 1996. Can Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc deliver a home win for the Tifosi?Ferrari Engine Upgrades: Discussion on the FIA's additional engine development system, Ferrari's potential second engine update, and whether they can unleash maximum power around Monza's high-speed straights.Lando Norris & McLaren On Fire: Fresh off back-to-back victories at Hungary and Zandvoort, Lando Norris and McLaren look to carry their momentum forward—can the customer engine match the top speed needed at Monza?Max Verstappen & Red Bull Struggles: Has Max Verstappen's winless streak opened up the field? We examine Red Bull’s challenges in this current rule set heading into Round 13.🎟️ 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!#F1 #ItalianGP #Monza #PitLaneTorque #Ferrari #LewisHamilton #GeorgeRussell #KimiAntonelli #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Formula1Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min - 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
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About 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.