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Pit Talk
by Fox Sports Australia
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.
Episodes
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DJR wins Bathurst boilover, Piastri and Norris tangle in Singapore, and Marquez stays in touch | Shannons Round-up
Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood claim another Bathurst 1000 in bizarre scenes after Team 18 bungles its last fuel stop, Lando Norris crashes Oscar Piastri out of the Singapore sprint as Max Verstappen returns to the top, and it's play on in the MotoGP title race after Jorge Martin and Marc...
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TWO POINTS. ZERO CHILL: MotoGP Pit Talk
The championship is getting spicy… and we’re not just talking about the Indonesian heat 🌶️🔥 We’re in Lombok for another huge MotoGP weekend, and with just TWO points separating the championship contenders, the pressure is officially on. Renita and Matt are getting stuck into all the big talking...
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Verstappen wins in Malaysia, Marquez domiantes Japan + Chaz Mostert and Garth Tander preview the Bathurst 1000 | Shannons Round-up
Max Verstappen wins a bizarre race in Malaysia, while George Russell suffers another engine failure to put his title chance on the brink; Marc Márquez dominates in Japan to slash his championship deficit to Jorge Martin; and ahead of this weekend’s Bathurst 1000, we’ll catch up with reigning…
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Did Russell reignite the F1 title in Baku? Plus Matt Payne builds up to Bathurst and MotoGP is bound for Motegi | Shannons Round-up
George Russell wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli crashes out of qualifying, but has he reignited his title hopes or simply delayed the inevitable? Plus we catch up with Supercars points leader Matt Payne for the countdown to next weekend's Bathurst 1000 next weekend, and we look...
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Should F1 have sprints at every weekend? Azerbaijan GP Preview
Formula 1 confirms a 24-race, 10-sprint calendar for 2027, but what does it mean for the future of F1’s schedule? And we look ahead to this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first of nine races in 11 weekends to end the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can Madrid's new track be saved from itself? Spanish GP Review
Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the first race at Spain’s Madring after an early virtual safety car blows up Lando Norris’s lead, but after featuring the fewest overtakes of any race this season, what will it take to save Madrid’s new track just one year into a 10-year deal? See…
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Monza Madness, Marc Marquez Magic & Nick Percat chats Enduro Season | Shannons Round Up
It’s been a huge week across the world of motorsport! On the latest Pit Talk Shannons Round-Up, Renita Vermeulen is joined by Michael Lamonato and Matt Clayton to break down Kimi Antonelli’s incredible Monza comeback, Ferrari’s home-race heartbreak and what’s next for the F1 championship as we…
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Is Norris back in the title fight? Dutch GP Review I Pit Talk
Lando Norris wins the Dutch Grand Prix, his second victory on the bounce. Is the reigning champion back in the title fight? And after a big week of driver contract announcements, what’s next for the silly season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will Motorland become Marquezland once again? MotoGP Pit Talk
MotoGP heads to Aragón with the championship fight heating up and Marc Márquez has some serious ground to make up. Renita Vermeulen and Matt Clayton break down everything to watch ahead of the Aragón Grand Prix from Marc’s incredible record at MotorLand and Martín’s championship lead, to Ai…
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Five stories to watch in F1's season return: Dutch GP Preview
Formula 1 returns from its midseason break this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix, but there's more to be decided than just the championship. Plus: new team Cadillac makes the shock call to sack team principal Graeme Lowdon just 11 races into the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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12 WINNERS IN 12 YEARS… SILVERSTONE DOES IT AGAIN! MotoGP Pit Talk
An incredible 12th different winner in 12 British GPs at Silverstone, an all-Aprilia podium, and a championship battle that just got VERY interesting. On this week’s Pit Talk, Matt Clayton & Renita Vermeulen break down Raúl’s statement victory, Aprilia’s unbelievable 1-2-3, Jorge Martín extending...
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Ranking F1's top 10 drivers: Midseason review | Pit Talk Podcast
Michael and Matt pick their top 10 performers of the season so far — and the honourable and dishonourable mentions who didn't make the cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shannons Round Up: McLaren's Hungary Drama, MotoGP 5-rider Title Fight + EXCLUSIVE Interviews with Matt Payne & Joel Kelso | Pit Talk
This week on Shannons Insurance Pit Talk, Renita Vermeulen, Michael Lamonato and Matt Clayton break down all the biggest talking points from Formula 1, MotoGP and Supercars, including: McLaren's eventful Hungarian Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli's championship charge 5-way championship thriller The...
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Antonelli reasserts control + McLaren's big upgrade: Hungarian GP Preview
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 45 points after another disastrous weekend for teammate George Russell, but can a big upgrade for McLaren this weekend turn the tide on its disappointing 2026 season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Could Verstappen really quit Red Bull? Belgian GP Preview
Speculation hits fever pitch over a possible Max Verstappen defection from Red Bull Racing — but what are his options, and is McLaren realistically one of them? Plus: we look ahead to this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the first of the final two races before the midseason break. See...
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Will Mercedes pay for its unreliability with the championship? British GP Review
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.
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Is Russell back on track, and can Verstappen still be a contender? Austrian GP Review
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?…
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The Brno Debrief and Assen Awaits
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...
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Oscar Piastri's season 'collapse' analysed + can Ferrari take the title ascendancy? Austrian GP Preview
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.…
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Lewis Hamilton's first win + the rotating Monaco podium: Barcelona-Catalunya GP Review
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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jack Doohan on his F1 Future, Broc Feeney on 2026 and more! Shannons Round Up
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,...
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F1's silly season unpacked + Monaco GP Preview
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.
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McLaren’s Disaster Weekend, Ducati Under Pressure and Feeney Takes Control: Shannons Round Up
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...
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What on earth happened in Catalunya?! MotoGP Pit Talk
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...
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Can Russell strike back against Antonelli? Canadian GP Preview
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…
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Can 2027 engine changes stop Verstappen from quitting F1?
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…
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Croissants, Crashes & Championship Drama: MotoGP Pit Talk
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...
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Antonelli wins again, Russell under pressure and F1's V8 engine plan: Miami GP Review
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.
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Can F1 stop Verstappen from walking? + Oscar Piastri's Miami chances
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...
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Senna Agius Steals the Show in Jerez
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…
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Jerez is calling! MotoGP returns to Europe
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...
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Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon on leading F1's newest team + Max Verstappen loses his race engineer
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…
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Acosta In, Bagnaia OUT?! MotoGP 2027 Chaos 🤯
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...
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Horsepower Rodeo at COTA: MotoGP Pit Talk
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...
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Could Oscar Piastri have won in Japan? + Max Verstappen's quit threat explained | Pit Talk
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...
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What's going on at Audi and Aston Martin? + Japanese GP Preview
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.
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Delayed, Dangerous & Dramatic: Brazil GP Recap
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...
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Samba & Slipstreams: Brazil GP Preview ft. Louis Suddaby
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...
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Antonelli delight & Piastri disaster: Chinese GP Preview
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...
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From Two Wheels to Four: Mick Doohan on MotoGP, Aussie Talent and Jack Doohan
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…
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Joel Kelso: The Dream Doesn’t Stop at Moto3 | MotoGP Pit Talk
Joel Kelso is one of Australia’s most exciting young talents in the MotoGP paddock. As a new season approaches, he joins Renita Vermeulen to talk about the journey that brought him to the world championship, the hunger to keep climbing the ladder, and the belief that bigger opportunities are…
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In Depth with Senna Agius: Chasing the MotoGP Dream | MotoGP Pit Talk
Australian rising star Senna Agius joins Renita Vermeulen on the Pit Talk Podcast sponsored by Shannons Insurance to talk about his third season in Moto2 World Championship, the lessons learned from the opening round at the Thai Grand Prix, and what he’s expecting from the season ahead We also…
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Six lessons from the Australian Grand Prix
The 2026 Formula 1 season is underway, with George Russell leading a Mercedes one-two to victory in Melbourne. But not every driver was thrilled with their first experience of the new rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who will win in Melbourne, and how is the F1 field shaping up? Australian GP Preview
With just days before the opening grand prix of the season, Michael and Matt run the rule over the field to come up with a form guide for Melbourne — including the clear standout and Formula 1's crisis team of 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Heat, Havoc & Heartbreak in Thailand | MotoGP Pit Talk
Thailand didn’t just kick off the season...it exposed everything! The Thai Grand Prix gave us early cracks in the title fight, big statements from unexpected places, and questions some teams were not ready to answer. Who overperformed? Who underdelivered? And which moment might we still be…
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Where is McLaren in the 2026 pecking order? F1 season preview + Supercars Sydney 500
Formula 1 preseason testing is complete, and with little more than a week before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, we’ll get you up to speed on the state of play ahead of 2026’s big rules shake-up. And the Supercars season is already underway, with Broc Feeney and Matt Payne tied on…
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MotoGP’s Warning Signs Before Round 1 with Peter Bom
Pit Talk is back for 2026. Your hosts Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen are joined by respected MotoGP analyst Peter Bom to break down everything we learned from pre-season testing and what it means ahead of Round 1 in Thailand. Peter shares his inside knowledge on: What each manufacturer has...
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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...
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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? See...
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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.
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