US GP Review | ‘Meek’ Piastri, Max living ‘rent free’ & F1 WAGs
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 found fascination with F1 “WAGs” and Christian Horner’s “talks” with Ferrari? The guys discuss it all, PLUS Robert weights in on the big one: who is going to win this 2025 Drivers Championship? Look away Papaya fans
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Singapore shocker: McLaren’s Papaya Rules favour only one man
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 the cooling vests that irked Max so much, with Robert sharing the extreme lengths he adopted to stay in peak physical condition and withstand the unique demands that F1 places on its drivers.
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Azerbaijan GP Review & Max’s Grand Slam Shakes Up Title Fight
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.
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‘McLaren’s team orders akin to match fixing’ | Schumacher’s Ferrari clause
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.
The Pit Talk podcast powered by Ethara sees former Red Bull F1 driver Robert Doornbos join forces with and sports broadcaster Chris McHardy.
The Pit Talk goes beyond the chequered flag and dives into every twist and turn from the entire race weekend – on and off the track.
From past and present F1 drivers to team bosses and race-day engineers, the voices behind the visor are here to pull you straight into the cockpit.
The Pit Talk, powered by Ethara – your ultimate guide to Formula One.
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