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The Pit Straight – Frontstretch

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Episodes

  1. The Pit Straight: The Malaysia Post-Mortem

    Aside from the torrential rain, nothing went as planned at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

  2. The Pit Straight: No Rest For IndyCar

    The Italian Grand Prix was the opening discussion this week, with it's fantastic racing. Then a deep dive into the IndyCar off-season, and who will rise to beat Alex Palou.

  3. The Pit Straight: Again and Again and Again

    Same old, same old in the world of IndyCar.

  4. The Pit Straight: IndyCar Hysteria on the Hill

    A controversial race in the nation's capital proved quite a success once boots hit the ground.

  5. The Pit Straight: Mayhem in Markham

    With another street circuit set to follow Markham, anxiety is high in the world of IndyCar.

  6. The Pit Straight: New Frontiers North of the Border

    The second of two new street circuits in 2026 takes IndyCar to Markham, Ontario.

  7. The Pit Straight: Racing Toward a New Era

    We're halfway through the 2026 IndyCar season, but many eyes are already on 2028.

  8. The Pit Straight: Oval Madness in Music City

    The FIFA World Cup final may be the biggest pre-race show in IndyCar history.

  9. The Pit Straight: Dixon Bomb Blows Up Silly Season

    Open-wheel fans hoping for a slow news week are surely disappointed as we head to Mid-Ohio and Silverstone.

  10. The Pit Straight: Road America the Beautiful

    IndyCar heads north for a trip through the Wisconsin woods this weekend.

  11. The Pit Straight: Bye Bye, Barcelona

    A classic F1 circuit will not appear on the calendar next year.

  12. The Pit Straight: Tight Streets & Fast Turns

    It's a busy weekend for open-wheel fans with F1 action in Monaco and IndyCar under the lights at Gateway.

  13. The Pit Straight: Post-Indy Motown Momentum

    There's no rest for the IndyCar field as the series takes on the streets of Detroit.

  14. The Pit Straight: The Greatest Day in Racing

    A packed day of racing awaits us this Sunday.

  15. The Pit Straight: The Greatest 4 Laps in Racing

    Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 may be the most tense event in all of motorsport.

  16. The Pit Straight: We Are so Back, the IndyCar Edition

    Open wheel fans rejoice: the Month of May has arrived!

  17. The Pit Straight: Can F1 Set Things Right in Miami?

    F1 returns from a long, unexpected break with the Miami Grand Prix. Will it be a much-needed reset for the sport?

  18. The Pit Straight: The 2nd Greatest Spectacle in Racing?

    The Grand Prix of Long Beach's history is well-known, so where does it rank among the rest of IndyCar's events?

  19. The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Makes It Personal

    On this week’s episode of The Pit Straight, Frontstretch‘s open wheel panel of Kyle Benjamin, Wyatt Watson, Tom Blackburn, Michael Finley and Peter Molloy discuss ... Continue Reading

  20. The Pit Straight: A Home Run in Texas & a New Winner in China

    Both IndyCar and F1 have gotten off to blistering starts early in the 2026 season.

  21. The Pit Straight: New F1 Power Regulations Entertain, Phoenix Heats IndyCar Tempers

    The open-wheel racing season is off to a busy start, and not everybody is thrilled.

  22. The Pit Straight: F1 Season-Opener & IndyCar Phoenix Preview

    F1 and IndyCar are both primed for historic weekends in Melbourne and Phoenix.

  23. The Pit Straight: 2026 IndyCar Season Preview & Predictions

    Who should fans be watching as the 2026 IndyCar season kicks off? We're glad you asked!

  24. The Pit Straight: Putting a Bow on the 2025 F1 Season

    Lando Norris capped off a dramatic season with a legacy-defining driver's title after a thrilling season-long battle.

  25. The Pit Straight: McLaren Fumble in Qatar Brings Max Verstappen Closer to 5th Title

    Verstappen heads to the finale in Abu Dhabi 12 points behind Lando Norris.

  26. The Pit Straight: Max Verstappen Hits the Jackpot With McLaren DQ in Las Vegas

    The chaos from Las Vegas has brought Verstappen even closer to the points lead with two races remaining in the 2025 F1 season.

  27. The Pit Straight: Checking the Pulse on the F1 Title Fight

    Three races remain, and Lando Norris continues to pull away from the competition.

  28. The Pit Straight: Oliver Bearman Shines in Mexico City

    A career-best fourth for Oliver Bearman put him and Haas in an unexpected spotlight at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

  29. The Pit Straight: The Inevitability of Max Verstappen

    Verstappen's recent hot streak has coincided with a down period for McLaren.

  30. The Pit Straight: George Russell Dominates a Frantic Singapore Grand Prix

    The streets of Singapore once again put on a hectic Grand Prix, with George Russell on top of the podium this year.

  31. The Pit Straight: McLaren’s Baku Blunder Brings Max Verstappen Back in the Points Conversation

    Verstappen is 69 points behind Piastri's points lead.

  32. The Pit Straight: IndyCar’s 2026 Schedule on Trial

    Is the 2026 IndyCar calendar a step in the right direction or more of the same?

  33. The Pit Straight: Welcome Back, Papaya Rules

    An unfortunate trend was revived at McLaren during the F1 Italian Grand Prix.

  34. The Pit Straight: Will Power Leaves Penske, Kicks Off IndyCar Silly Season

    Power's departure from Team Penske foreshadowed a chaotic series of driver moves in IndyCar.

  35. The Pit Straight: Oval Prince Christian Rasmussen Debriefs Wild 1st Win at Milwaukee

    Rasmussen joins the show to unpack his first IndyCar win and reflect on a heartfelt moment with Alexander Rossi in victory lane.

  36. The Pit Straight: Time for IndyCar Playoffs?

    Now that the title race has ended in Alex Palou's favor, what can be made of the rest of the 2025 campaign?

  37. The Pit Straight: What’s Eating Lewis Hamilton?

    Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari have left the seven-time champion in poor spirits.

  38. The Pit Straight: IndyCar Race Control Throws Caution to the Wind

    This weekend's IndyCar action was overshadowed by an unimaginable fumble from race control.

  39. The Pit Straight: Rinus VeeKay Talks Toronto, Dale Coyne Racing, 2025 & Beyond

    VeeKay joins the show following his best finish of the season in Toronto.

  40. The Pit Straight: Is it Too Late to Save Iowa?

    One of IndyCar's best events may be beyond saving, despite a strong showing this year.

  41. The Pit Straight: Hope Comes in Many Forms

    Both open-wheel races from this weekend were a breath of fresh air.

  42. The Pit Straight: Lando Norris Strikes Back

    McLaren's dominance is nothing to complain about, but can its drivers keep things clean to the end?

  43. The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Proceeds to Party

    Palou rang in a novel sponsorship in the best way possible at Road America.

  44. The Pit Straight: Oval Racing Shines & Teammates Collide

    IndyCar and F1 put on great shows, but for very different reasons.

  45. The Pit Straight: Does IndyCar’s Newest Would-Be Rivalry Make Sense?

    The recent Twitter hostilities between two of IndyCar's biggest faces have been anything but expected.

  46. The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Marches On, Monaco Bows Out

    The busiest day in racing left open-wheel racing observers several stories to dissect.

  47. The Pit Straight: Penske Penalties Mar Perfect Reputation

    Indy 500 qualifying weekend was one to forget for Roger Penske's team.

  48. The Pit Straight: Hybrid for Whose Sake?

    Discontent with IndyCar's hybrid power unit has bubbled to the surface after racing quality dropped off in 2025.

  49. The Pit Straight: Palou’s Perfection at Barber & Ferrari’s Fiasco in Miami

    IndyCar’s comparatively straightforward race in Barber did not foreshadow the chaos of F1 in Miami.

  50. The Pit Straight: Is Oscar Piastri the F1 Title Favorite After Jeddah?

    The Australian drove a commanding race in Saudi Arabia to assume the lead of the championship.

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