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  • 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!).
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    📺 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!
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    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

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    42 min
  • 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

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        25 min
      • 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

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        36 min
      • 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

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        40 min
      • Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring NIGHTMARE! Mid-season AXE for F1 star? | Canadian GP preview 🇨🇦🏎️

        From Max Verstappen's Nurburgring heartbreak to an intriguing Formula 1 driver market picture and a preview of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, there was plenty for host Richard Garnett and analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon to get stuck into on this week's episode of Pit Lane Torque 🗣️

        Join us for the latest on how the Mercedes vs McLaren battle for supremacy is shaping up ahead of this weekend's action in Montreal, and the driver who suddenly finds himself fighting for his F1 future 👀

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        41 min
      • ANTONELLI title charge on? McLaren are BACK! | A Miami Grand Prix review from Florida 👀🇺🇸

        Host Richard Garnett is in the studio and our F1 analyst Daniel Moxon is in Miami to discuss a thrilling weekend of Sprint format action, with McLaren the big winners as the top points scorers in Florida while Kimi Antonelli strengthened his case for title favourite with a third consecutive victory 🏆

        Join the pair as Daniel reveals what it’s really like to attend one of F1’s most glamorous race events, and why Pit Lane Torque could soon be broadcasting from a cruise ship! 🚢👀

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        34 min
      • F1 CEO’s head in the sand? Turkey returns to race calendar | Miami GP preview 🇺🇸

        F1 is back! It’s race week again and we’re here to cover all the big news and talking points heading into the Miami Grand Prix. F1 reporter Daniel Moxon joins host Richard Garnett and analyst Abigail Nicholson to preview the weekend before jetting out to Florida to cover the race on the ground ✈️

        🔎 F1's rule changes heading into Miami

        🤦‍♂️ F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's 'flippant' comment about the state of the sport

        🇹🇷 Turkey's return to the calendar

        🟠 Lando Norris GAGGED by his own management

        🚙 Ollie Bearman's strange gift for his brother

        PLUS: Our predictions for the Miami race 🔮

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        44 min
      • "I WAS A SITTING DUCK" | Kimi Antonelli talks leading the Championship & his scary issue at Suzuka

        Kimi Antonelli is taking Formula 1 by storm 🌪️

        Just three races into the season, the 19-year-old sits at the top of the Drivers’ Championship with two Grand Prix wins — and he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
        In this exclusive media interview ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Antonelli opens up on:
        - His unexpected championship lead
        - Staying mentally focused under pressure
        - His relationship with teammate George Russell
        - The intense physical & simulator preparation behind the scenes
        - The scary on-track issue in Suzuka
        - And how his father still plays a key role in his career
        Despite the hype, Antonelli remains grounded, focused on the process — and hungry for more wins.
        📍 Can he keep this momentum going in Miami?
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        18 min
      • "FORMULA ONE IS BIGGER THAN ANY DRIVER" | George Russell talks Verstappen future & Title pressure

        George Russell opens up on the early stages of the Formula 1 season, addressing the growing pressure despite not leading the championship and being challenged by his young teammate 🏁

        In this exclusive media session, Russell discusses:
        - His contract situation and performance clauses
        - Why he’s not worried about early-season standings
        - The intense battle within Mercedes
        - Key rule change discussions with the FIA
        - His honest thoughts on Max Verstappen’s future
        - How he’s preparing for the Miami Grand Prix
        Despite a strong start, Russell insists it’s all about consistency, maximising results, and staying focused race by race in what promises to be a long and unpredictable season.
        📍 With Miami up next, can Russell turn performance into victories?
        👇 Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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        21 min
      • Max Verstappen to MCLAREN? Why Red Bull doesn't feel the same anymore

        Join host Abigail Nicholson and our FIA-accredited F1 reporter Daniel Moxon as they dissect all the aspects of this week's bombshell news – that Max Verstappen's long-serving race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is leaving Red Bull for McLaren 😳

        We cover:
        🔎 The details of GP's big move
        👀 How Red Bull is becoming unrecognisable to Verstappen
        👋 Is it more likely to make the Dutchman leave – and could he follow GP to McLaren?
        🟠 The rumours suggesting GP might eventually replace Andrea Stella as team principal
        Plus:
        🏖 Which teams are benefitting the most from this unexpected break in the calendar
        ♥ Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian hard-launch their relationship
        🤢 The F1 stars spotted sporting half-and-half scarves at a football match
        🔮 Predicting the teams to watch in Miami

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        31 min

      About Pit Lane Torque

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      Welcome to the Pit Lane Torque — your brand new Formula One podcast for the 2026 season!