The Pit Talk

The British Grand Prix delivered drama aplenty including a controversial finale that left Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy a little short changed. Kimi Antonelli was on course for the win of his young career at Silverstone before a snapped brake duct and a harsh penalty ended it, leaving the teenager in tears. Charles Leclerc pounced for Ferrari's 250th win while George Russell rode a safety car...

The Austrian GP delivered drama on AND off the track, and Robert Doornbos is calling it like he sees it. George Russell takes his second win of the year, but Robert questions whether he should've even had pole after a controversial yellow-flag call. Max Verstappen grabs a relieved P2 at Red Bull's home race as the silly-season storm intensifies, including reports of an €8 million bonus to close hi...

Lewis Hamilton wins in red.  His first Ferrari victory, the oldest GP winner since 1970, and suddenly, a title fight nobody saw coming. Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy on the Spanish GP: Hamilton's emotional comeback, Kimi Antonelli's cruel late retirement, the first all-British podium since 1968, Leclerc's confidence crisis, and why Robert reckons Max Verstappen is the best driver heading for s...

Kimi Antonelli just rewrote the record books in the streets of Monaco — and the rest of the grid should be terrified. Robert Doornbos and Chris break down the weekend that crowned the YOUNGEST Monaco GP winner in history: five wins on the bounce, a 66-point championship lead, and a pole snatched from Max by four hundredths of a second. Meanwhile George Russell talked the talk in the build-up… then...

It’s the morning after the night before and Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back to discuss all the fallout from a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix. A record-breaking fourth successive win for Kimi Antonelli has Robert purring as he makes a bold claim that won’t go down well with fans of George Russell. Robert also explains why Max Verstappen will never win motorsport’s Triple Crown… and there’...

Chris & Robert are back after the Miami Grand Prix and there  is a LOT to unpack. Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history. George  Russell struggles. Max Verstappen pulls off an unbelievable  recovery drive. Ferrari self-destruct. And the guys pay  tribute to the legendary Alex Zanardi. Buckle up. This one runs long for good reason.

The Japanese Grand Prix delivered a huge weekend in the 2026 Formula 1 season — and there’s a lot to unpack. Kimi Antonelli takes back-to-back wins in China and Japan, becoming the youngest championship leader in the history of the sport. Despite a poor start, he fights back to win at Suzuka, with Mercedes continuing to look strong across the opening races. The race itself was shaped by a major in...

Kimi Antonelli delivers a breakthrough moment in China, becoming the first Italian to win a Formula 1 race in 20 years,  but while the headlines celebrate a new star, the bigger story may already be unfolding at the front of the grid. Mercedes look firmly in control after two races, with signs they still have more performance in hand. Behind them, Ferrari show promise, Lewis Hamilton secures his f...

The 2026 Formula 1 season has started with a statement, and Mercedes look frighteningly fast. George Russell claimed victory in Melbourne with a dominant performance as Mercedes secured their first 1-2 finish without Lewis Hamilton since 1955. The pace of the Mercedes — described as a “rocket ship” — immediately raises questions about whether the rest of the grid can catch them this season.  In th...

The Pit Talk Podcast returns for Season 2 as former F1 driver Robert Doornbos and broadcaster Chris McHardy preview the new Formula 1 season ahead of the opening race in Melbourne. From major rule changes to championship contenders, this episode dives deep into the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 Formula 1 season. In this episode we break down the biggest storylines for 2026: Ferrari’s make-or...

It’s the morning after the night all of Lando Norris’ dreams came true as he was crowned Formula One world champion. Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in their hotseats - albeit a little bleary eyed - as they run the rule over the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lando may have won the war but Max Verstappen took the battle on the day clinching an eighth Grand Prix of the year. With th...

The tagline says it all: ‘all roads lead to Abu Dhabi.’ And so the 2025 Formula One season comes down this: a three-way shootout at Yas Marina Circuit to determine the destination of the Drivers Championship. McLaren’s inexplicable decision not to pit in Qatar allows Max Verstappen to win the Grand Prix, and move to with 12 points of Lando Norris. In this episode, Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy...

Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in their hotseats as they try to make sense of a controversial Las Vegas Grand Prix. Disqualifications for both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have blown the race for the Drivers Championship wide open. Did McLaren have a genuine case to answer for or were there ‘other forces’ at play? The guys debate that, and give a break down of the technical infringem...

The Brazilian Grand Prix 🇧🇷 never disappoints — and this one had it all. Lando Norris continued his incredible late-season surge, taking a perfect 33-point weekend and pulling off a 58-point swing on teammate Oscar Piastri to seize control of the championship race. But while McLaren celebrated, Ferrari endured a nightmare weekend to forget, and Max Verstappen fought back from the pit lane to the p...

Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy welcome their first guest to the Pit Talk podcast. A Formula One great, this man boasts 246 starts, 62 podiums and 13 Grand Prix victories to his name. Introducing David Coulthard. In this sit down interview, ‘DC’ opens on a range of subjects. From his friendship with Eddie Jordan to his admission that he lacked one key ingredient needed to be world champion, a qu...

Happy Halloween from The Pit Talk Podcast! 🎃 Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos are back at Mille Miglia Café in Dubai to unpack a chaotic Mexico Grand Prix — one that saw Lando Norris produce a career-defining drive to become the new World Championship leader, and Oscar Piastri’s title challenge finally come undone. From Leclerc’s lucky escape at Turn 1, to Max Verstappen’s podium recovery, and a...

Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos are back in the hotseats as they reflect on a US Grand Prix utterly dominated by one man: Max Verstappen. Robert explains why Oscar Piastri’s recent travails may be terminal. For this season at least. Plus it’s not good news for McLaren’s other title contender, Lando Norris, as Robert makes a damning claim. What of George Russell’s new Mercedes contract, a new fou...

Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in the hotseats as they reflect on a controversial Singapore Grand Prix. Yet more proof that McLaren are “favouring” Lando Norris as Oscar Piastri is again left asking ‘why me’? Robert gives his verdict on the Papaya Rules threatening to undermine McLaren’s season, and leave the door ajar for four-time world champion Max Verstappen. The guys also discuss...

Baku delivered chaos and controversy. Max Verstappen smashed the field with a ruthless grand slam – pole, every lap led, fastest lap, race win – his sixth clean sweep to equal Lewis Hamilton and throw himself back into the title fight.   

Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy run the rule over a controversial Italian Grand Prix in the latest episode of the Pit Talk Podcast powered by Ethara. Robert doesn’t hold back in his assessment of McLaren’s decision to let Lando Norris pass team-mate Oscar Piastri late on in Monza after a pit stop howler. Part and parcel of racing or is a rule change needed? 

Oscar Piastri delivered a flawless weekend at Zandvoort, securing pole, fastest lap, and the race win to take control of the title fight. Lando Norris, meanwhile, endured heartbreak in qualifying and the race, while Isaac Hadjar stunned the paddock with his first Formula 1 podium.

Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos take stock of a dramatic first half of the 2025 season. From McLaren’s dominance and Oscar Piastri’s rise, to Red Bull’s shocking slump and Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari, nothing is off the table. Robert also shares behind-the-scenes summer break stories from his F1 days, explains why Zandvoort is such a challenge for drivers, and reveals which teams might...

Lewis Hamilton’s post-race radio in Hungary raised serious questions about his motivation, and whether Ferrari have made the right call. In Episode 5 of The Pit Talk Podcast, former F1 driver Robert Doornbos and host Chris McHardy react to all the key storylines from Budapest and the final race before the summer break.

After a mini-summer ‘pitstop’ via Sardinia (more on that later), Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy reunite to cast their eyes back over a wet and soggy Belgian Grand Prix. And it’s fair to say the FIA don’t come in for much love. Robert also aims both barrels at Pirelli again as the guys ask: ‘what is the point of wet weather tyres’? Chris also puts Rob on the spot over changes that YOU, the fans,...

After incurring the wrath of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, Robert Doornbos is playing defence on this week’s Pit Talk, powered by Ethara. And it all stems from claims and counter-claims of exit clauses and Mercedes interest in the four-time world champion. Robert and co-host Chris McHardy also take a deep dive into the British Grand Prix as Lando Norris fulfils a lifelong dream, we see a new side...