Pit Talk
Pit Talk
Join Michael Lamonato, Matt Clayton, and Renita Vermeulen as they break down every race, unpack the biggest stories, and bring you insider access you won’t find anywhere else. Fast, fun, and full throttle - this is your pit lane pass to the world of F1 and MotoGP.Social links:
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Who was the best driver of 2025? F1 power rankings
After a rare three-way title decider in Abu Dhabi, Michael and Matt run the rule over the 2025 grid to pick the season's 10 best performers — and the drivers deserving of dishonourable mentions.
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Norris wins his first title + what we learnt from 2025: Abu Dhabi GP Review
Lando Norris wins his maiden drivers championship, but Max Verstappen has a career-best season on his way to second, and Oscar Piastri was a deeply foreboding third in just his third Formula 1 campaign. What does that mean for the shape of the 2026 season? Plus, after a record-equalling 24-round se…
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Is McLaren choking on the drivers title? Qatar GP Review
McLaren manages to turn an easy Oscar Piastri victory into a Max Verstappen cruise, hurting the Australian's title campaign and cutting Lando Norris's lead to 12 points over the Dutchman. With three drivers now in contention, what are the permutations for this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
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Will McLaren's howler really cost them the drivers title? Las Vegas GP Review
McLaren left Las Vegas with no points after having both cars disqualified for running illegally low. With winner Max Verstappen now just 24 points behind Lando Norris is the drivers title at risk this weekend in Qatar?
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Why is Ferrari throwing its drivers under the bus? Las Vegas GP Preview
Ferrari chairman John Elkann has told his drivers to talk less and drive more in an apparent attempt to throw them under the bus for the team's winless season to date. But are the drivers really to blame, and can Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton break Ferrari's victory drought in Las Vegas? Plus w…
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Did Piastri deserve his title-crippling penalty in Brazil? Sao Paulo GP Review
Lando Norris has taken a commanding 24-point championship lead after dominating the race weekend in Brazil, but the blow to Oscar Piastri's title hopes was partially inflicted by the stewards, who slapped him with a controversial 10-second penalty. Was the infringement a fair cop or over the top?
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MotoGP 2025 Unpacked ft. Neil Morrison
We know there’s still one more Grand Prix to race this season, but with the championship wrapped up, second place secured and the fight for third all but decided, we’re taking a moment to look back at an unforgettable 2025. Renita Vermeulen and Matt Clayton are joined by MotoGP insider Neil Morri…
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Portimão Power Play: Who’s Got the Momentum? MotoGP Pit Talk
Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen are back! After a short hiatus, our MotoGP team dive into the latest headlines as the championship heads to the rollercoaster that is Portimão. Can Pecco Bagnaia regain his form after a strong showing in Malaysia? Are Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi building towards …
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Debunking the Piastri conspiracies: Sao Paulo GP Preview
Oscar Piastri will be looking to bounce back and retake the title lead at this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but if the online conspiracies are to be believed, the Australian won't have a chance. What's true and what's false in Piastri's drop from title leader to championship chaser?
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What happened to Oscar Piastri's pace? Mexico City GP Review
Oscar Piastri has lost the title lead for the first time in 15 rounds after a recovery drive from seventh to fifth wasn't enough to counter a dominant victory by teammate Lando Norris. Where has it gone wrong for the Aussie, and can he fight back from here?
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