Pit Talk

Charles Leclerc is the second non-Mercedes winner of the season after claiming victory at the British Grand Prix, and after another scoreless grand prix for title leader Kimi Antonelli, could unreliability cost Mercedes the championship? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Russell claims just his second grand prix victory of the season in Austria to cut his championship deficit to 40 points, but should Max Verstappen have won the race — and what does Red Bull Racing’s big upgrade mean for his future as speculation continues to swirl around his intentions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brno delivered another action-packed MotoGP weekend, and there's plenty for Matt and Renita to unpack. This week on Pit Talk , we break down the biggest winners and losers from the Czech GP, discuss the latest championship twists, analyse the performances that stood out, and dive into the biggest talking points from the paddock. Then we look ahead to Assen: the Cathedral of Speed. Who's got the mo...

Oscar Piastri cops both barrels from esteemed title-winning pundits over the start of his season, but is there any truth to claims of his so-called ‘collapse’? And we look ahead to this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix and whether Ferrari is set for another statement performance with a new engine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewis Hamilton scores his first win for Ferrari in a strategic showdown in Spain — but is the surging seven-time champion in the title fight? And why don’t we know the result of the Monaco podium yet more than a week after the race? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Márquez reaches 100 Grand Prix wins, Kimi Antonelli continues his stunning Formula 1 rise and 2 Aussie favourites join us to chat! Join Michael Lamonato, Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen to break down a massive weekend of motorsport action from F1 in Monaco and MotoGP in Hungary Plus, exclusive interviews with Jack Doohan and Broc Feeney!  PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insuran...

The European season is upon us, and so is the silly season. Michael and Matt unpack the key seats to watch as the 2027 driver market unfolds and look ahead to this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Shannons Round Up, brought to you by Shannons Insurance The motorsport world has absolutely exploded and we’re breaking ALL of it down on this episode of Pit Talk. From McLaren’s disastrous Canadian Grand Prix and Kimi Antonelli’s incredible rise in Formula 1, to Ducati suddenly under pressure heading into Mugello, MotoGP injury chaos, and Supercars delivering huge...

This wasn’t just another MotoGP weekend. This was pure chaos, heartbreak, adrenaline and emotion from start to finish. Catalunya had EVERYTHING... massive crashes, penalties everywhere, riders pushed beyond the limit, tempers exploding inside garages and a championship fight turned completely upside down. Some riders left as heroes. Others left furious. And a few left battered and broken. In...

Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads teammate George Russell in the championship ahead of a crucial Canadian Grand Prix that could have big implications for the Mercedes dynamic. Can the Englishman fight back? We preview some of the sport's biggest burning questions ahead of Formula 1’s long-awaited return in Montreal this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Formula 1 powerbrokers agree in principle to make some fundamental changes to the contentious 50-50 hybrid engine for next season, but will the proposed new rules go far enough? And with Max Verstappen set to take on the Nürburgring 24h this weekend, is the four-time champion embarking on a long F1 goodbye, and who could replace him at Red Bull Racing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Le Mans gave us EVERYTHING! Marc Marquez drama, Jorge Martin’s massive statement win, Favio Quartararo sending the French crowd wild, crashes, chaos, championship twists and one of the most unpredictable weekends of the season. On this episode of Pit Talk, Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen break down all the biggest talking points from the French GP, including what Marc’s injury means...

Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins again, this time in Miami, to extend his championship lead to 20 points on a tough day for teammate George Russell, and FIA president Muhammed Ben Sulayem says Formula 1 will return to V8 engines by 2031 at the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F1's rule changes get their first acid test at Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, but will they be enough to stop Max Verstappen from quitting the sport at the end of the season? And after a month off, McLaren will bring an all-new car to Hard Rock Stadium this weekend. Can it take Oscar Piastri to back-to-back Miami wins? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you like your MotoGP dramatic, unpredictable, and slightly unhinged… press play Because Jerez delivered chaos… and then said “hold my beer.” We had crashes at the front, strategy gambles in the rain, and a full-blown plot twist Oh, and just casually, Australia’s own Senna Agius went BACK-TO-BACK in Moto2, pulling away when it counted and making a serious “f...

The break is done. Time to go racing! Jerez kicks off the European run of races and this is where the season flips. Form gets exposed, pressure hits different, and mistakes? Cost everything. Join Matt Clayton as Renita Vermeulen as they break down the key names, the big questions, and why this weekend matters more than it looks PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.au Watch...

Michael and Matt catch up with Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon to debrief the first three grands prix in the history of General Motors, check in on his drivers — plus test driver Colton Herta — and ask him where it's all going. Plus: what does Gianpiero Lambiase's bombshell switch from Red Bull Racing to McLaren mean for Max Verstappen's future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The 2027 MotoGP silly season is already exploding...and we haven’t even got through 2026 yet In this episode of Pit Talk, Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen break down the biggest rumours shaking up the paddock: – Pedro Acosta’s expected move to Ducati – Francesco Bagnaia potentially losing his factory seat – Fabio Quartararo linked with a shock switch to Honda –...

Big Hats, big track, and even bigger drama. The US Grand Prix at COTA had it all: surpising wins, wipeouts, and a serious shift in momentum at the top of MotoGP. No Matt Clayton? No worries! Moto2 & 3 commentator Kiko Giles joins Renita Vermeulen to unpack Bezzecchi’s incredible run, Martín’s resurgence, and what’s going wrong for Ducati. Plus, 2 Aussies on the podium!...

Andrea Kimi Antonelli beats Oscar Piastri to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on a big day for the Italian and a steadying one for the Australian and his McLaren team, while Max Verstappen says he’s weighing up his future in Formula 1 over the sport’s controversial 2026 regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves his job less than a year after moving to Hinwil. Is a switch to Aston Martin now on the cards? And we look ahead to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brazil GP delivered absolute chaos From a delayed sprint caused by a sinkhole to high-stakes battles and major championship implications. Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen break down the biggest moments, standout riders, and what it all means moving forward. PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.au Watch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on so...

MotoGP is heading back to Brazil and if history (and chaos) tells us anything… we’re in for a big one  Joining Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen is MotoGP Commentator Louis Suddaby to break down everything you need to know ahead of the weekend, from the riders to watch, to the key storylines building in the paddock, and why this circuit could throw up some serious surprises PitTa...

Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1’s 116th winner after claiming his maiden grand prix victory in China at the weekend, but it’s disaster for McLaren — and for Oscar Piastri, who’s now yet to start a grand prix in 2026 after a technical problem on the grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan joins Renita Vermeulen to talk about the state of Australian motorcycle racing and the riders carrying the flag on the world stage. We discuss Jack Miller reaching 200 MotoGP starts, the rising Aussie talent of Joel Kelso and Senna Agius , and the challenge of building a career in Europe from Australia. Plus, Mick explains why he’s helping support y...