Pit Lane Torque

Welcome to the Pit Lane Torque — your brand new Formula One podcast for the 2026 season! With a historic era of F1 on the horizon, we will be your go-to guide for everything you need and want to know across the season. From controversial new engine regulations to rookie debuts and calendar shake-ups, this season proves to be like no other - and we’re with you every lap of the way. Whether you're a lifelong F1 fan or new to the sport, Pit Lane Torque brings you insight, debate, and a bit of fun every week.

Pit Lane Torque is a leisure podcast hosted by Reach, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Reach hosts Pit Lane Torque, a leisure show with 29 episodes published.

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  Norris APOLOGISES after Colapinto DRAMA, Russell WINS & Horner to Ferrari? | Azerbaijan GP Review

  Sep 28, 202651 min

  George Russell held off Max Verstappen by less than two-tenths of a second to claim his first victory since June, cutting Kimi Antonelli’s drivers' championship lead to 66 points! But all eyes were on the chaos behind them after a dramatic safety-car restart triggered a huge fallout. Join host Richard Garnett and our expert analysts, Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon, as they dig into: Franco Colapinto taking out teammate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris Lando Norris’ controversial comments and his public apology ️ George Russell’s dominant Lights-to-Flag victory Kimi Antonelli driving “like his grandmother” after a Q1 crash Isack Hadjar almost outpacing Max Verstappen on his return ️ Christian Horner’s desire for a Ferrari move ➕ So much more! ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 00:24 - Intro 02:11 - Franco Colapinto's crash & Flavio Briatore's reaction 04:37 - Lando Norris scathing comments on Colapinto 06:56 - Could Colapinto face a race ban? 11:34 - Arvid Lindblad crashed into teammate Liam Lawson 13:40 - Lando Norris releases statement 14:30 - George Russell's dominant win in Baku 17:57 - Kimi Antonelli recovery after nightmare start to weekend 22:05 - Could George Russell mount late title charge? 24:53 - Double podium for Red Bull 28:38 - Ferrari progress stalling 31:18 - Christian Horner flirting with Ferrari and F1 return 35:34 - Zak Brown keeping door open for Max Verstappen at McLaren 38:19 - Jamie Chadwick’s historic F1 test with Williams 42:22 - Previewing the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang 44:48 - Predictions for Malaysian/Bahrain GP 46:33 - Outro ️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Kimi Antonelli EMBARRASSES George Russell & 2027 Calendar CONTROVERSY! | Azerbaijan GP Preview

  Sep 21, 202625 min

  Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 drivers' championship by 81 points as the grid heads to Baku for Round 15. But with Mercedes engine penalties looming, Lando Norris finding peak form, and Max Verstappen eyeing a surprise result, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is shaping up to be unpredictable. Join host Richard Garnett alongside expert analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon as they dig into: ️ Concerns around the newly confirmed 2027 calendar ⚠️ The challenge of Baku's street circuit ️ George Russell's upcoming engine penalty headache Oscar Piastri’s form drop and psychological struggles Race predictions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ➕ So much more! ⏰Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction & Baku GP Preview 01:46 - Is the 2027 F1 Calendar Premature? 05:30 - The Unique Technical Challenge of Baku 07:30 - Can Anyone Catch Kimi Antonelli? 11:00 - George Russell Engine Penalty Looming 12:18 - Oscar Piastri's Struggles & Mindset Shift 16:07 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix Predictions ️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Is Madrid's Circuit a "SNOOZEFEST"? Antonelli WINS again! Norris' coke DRAMA | Spanish GP Review

  Sep 14, 202631 min

  Kimi Antonelli has taken another major step toward his first F1 Drivers' Championship with a commanding victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. However, a processional track layout and strategic virtual safety car drama left drivers like Lando Norris nursing frustration despite showing clear race-winning pace. Join host Richard Garnett alongside expert analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon as they break down all the fallout from Madrid: If Kimi Antonelli has the championship completely sewn up ️ Whether Madrid's new street layout fails as a true racing circuit ️ Lando Norris' bad luck and McLaren's missed victory The cool-down room tension over Lando's "crispy Coke" Lewis Hamilton's early brake issue and DNF ➕ So much more! ⏰ Timestaps: 00:00 - Teaser 00:25 - Introduction 01:48 - Is Madrid's track layout bad for F1 racing? 06:48 - Kimi Antonelli WINS again! 09:06 - Landon Norris robbed of race win by VSC? 12:03 - The Coca-Cola cooldown room drama 14:51 - Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton's first corner clash 16:59 - Lewis Hamilton title charge pretty much over 18:49 - Liam Lawson strong again in the Red Bull 22:03 - Rating the Spanish Grand Prix 24:05 - Sponsor Message 24:45 - Final thoughts & Outro ️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Kimi Antonelli's EPIC Monza Win! Leclerc's Scary Crash & Spanish GP Preview | Italian GP Review

  Sep 8, 202642 min

  Kimi Antonelli firmly established himself as the drivers' champion elect after a sensational charge from 19th on the grid to win his seventh Grand Prix of the season at Monza. Meanwhile, Ferrari's home weekend was overshadowed by a high-speed crash for Charles Leclerc that brought out a red flag. Join host Richard Garnett and our expert analysts, Abby Nicholson and Daniel Moxon, as they dig into: A psychological hammer blow for George Russell Charles Leclerc's high-speed crash in Monza Kimi Antonelli breaking a 43-year-old F1 record Italy's 60-year wait for a home winner finally over Ferrari's team orders dilemma between Lewis and Charles Looking ahead to the new look Spanish GP ➕ So much more! ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 00:27 - Intro 01:36 - Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP 07:51 - Psychological hammer blow for George Russell 10:38 - Charles Leclerc's crash & Ferrari upstaged at Monza 16:06 - Miserable weekend for Lewis Hamilton 17:56 - Tensions at McLaren 19:28 - Max Verstappen not happy despite podium 21:50 - Red Bull make driver signing 23:31 - Pierre Gasly stars in qualifying with first pole 26:40 - Arvid Lindblad continues to impress 28:47 - Sponsor message 29:23 - Spanish GP preview 32:17 - Ones to watch on Spanish GP weekend 34:17 - Spanish GP predictions 37:39 - Outro ️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Ferrari go all-out for Monza as penalties strike | Italian GP preview

  Sep 1, 202638 min

  Welcome back to Pit Lane Torque, your Formula 1 podcast bringing you all the latest news, analysis, and debate from on and off the track! Host Abby Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon (F1 Correspondent for the Daily Express and Daily Mirror) as we head to the "Temple of Speed" for the iconic Italian Grand Prix at Monza! ️ In This Episode: Kimi Antonelli’s Grid Penalty: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads into his home race with a 59-point lead, but Mercedes has made the strategic decision to take a back-of-the-grid engine penalty at Monza. George Russell's Title Opportunity: With Antonelli starting from the back, is this George Russell’s crucial chance to capitalise, cut the points gap, and keep his championship hopes alive? Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher Tribute: Ferrari unveils a stunning Michael Schumacher-inspired special livery for the SF-26, honouring 30 years since the legend joined Maranello in 1996. Can Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc deliver a home win for the Tifosi? Ferrari Engine Upgrades: Discussion on the FIA's additional engine development system, Ferrari's potential second engine update, and whether they can unleash maximum power around Monza's high-speed straights. Lando Norris & McLaren On Fire: Fresh off back-to-back victories at Hungary and Zandvoort, Lando Norris and McLaren look to carry their momentum forward—can the customer engine match the top speed needed at Monza? Max Verstappen & Red Bull Struggles: Has Max Verstappen's winless streak opened up the field? We examine Red Bull’s challenges in this current rule set heading into Round 13. ️ Experience F1 Live with Gullivers Sports Travel! Want to catch the championship battle live from the grandstands? Check out our sponsor Gullivers Sports Travel for handpicked hotels, ticket packages, and seamless travel to iconic Formula 1 races! Check out Gulliver's travel for all your sporting and F1 packages - https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1?utm_source=PitLaneTorque&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Formula12026 Stay Connected: Subscribe to Pit Lane Torque for weekly F1 analysis, driver market updates, and race previews! #F1 #ItalianGP #Monza #PitLaneTorque #Ferrari #LewisHamilton #GeorgeRussell #KimiAntonelli #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Formula1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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