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Pit Talk
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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Pit TalkDamon Hill on his F1 career, winning the title and the human spirit
Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 world champion, reflects on the significance of his career and on following in the footsteps of his father at the release of his…
Pit TalkPhillip Island's farewell, Antonelli's (almost) title-winning drive and Supercars finals heartbreak
Phillip Island bids goodbye to MotoGP in the most Phillip Island way imaginable, Andrea Kimi Antonelli puts one hand and four fingers on the title trophy after…
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The final roar of the island with Matt Birt | MotoGP Pit Talk
It’s the end of an era at Phillip Island! 🏁🇦🇺 We’re joined by the voice of MotoGP, Matt Birt, to reminisce about the iconic moments, wild races and…
Pit TalkDJR 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…
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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…
Pit TalkVerstappen 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…
Pit TalkDid 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…
Pit TalkShould 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…
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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…
Pit TalkMonza 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…
Pit TalkIs 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…
Pit TalkWill 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…
Pit TalkFive 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…
Pit Talk12 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…
Pit TalkRanking 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…
Pit TalkShannons 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…
Pit TalkAntonelli 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…
Pit TalkCould 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…
Pit TalkWill 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…
Pit TalkIs 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…
Pit TalkThe 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…
Pit TalkOscar 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…
Pit TalkLewis 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…
Pit TalkEXCLUSIVE: 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…
Pit TalkF1'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…
Pit TalkMcLaren’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…
Pit TalkWhat 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…
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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…
Pit TalkCan 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…
Pit TalkCroissants, 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…
Pit TalkAntonelli 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…
Pit TalkCan 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…
Pit TalkSenna 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…
Pit TalkJerez 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…
Pit TalkCadillac 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…
Pit TalkAcosta 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…
Pit TalkHorsepower 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…
Pit TalkCould 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…
Pit TalkWhat'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…
Pit TalkDelayed, 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…
Pit TalkSamba & 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…
Pit TalkAntonelli 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…
Pit TalkFrom 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…
Pit TalkJoel 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…
Pit TalkIn 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…
Pit TalkSix 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…
Pit TalkWho 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 &mdash…
Pit TalkHeat, 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…
Pit TalkWhere 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…
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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…
Pit TalkWho 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…
Pit TalkNorris 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…
Pit TalkIs 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…
Pit TalkWill McLaren's howler really cost them the drivers title? Las Vegas GP Review
McLaren left Las Vegas with no points after having both cars disqualified for running illegally low. With winner Max Verstappen now just 24 points behind Lando…
Pit TalkWhy is Ferrari throwing its drivers under the bus? Las Vegas GP Preview
Ferrari chairman John Elkann has told his drivers to talk less and drive more in an apparent attempt to throw them under the bus for the team's winless season…
Pit TalkDid Piastri deserve his title-crippling penalty in Brazil? Sao Paulo GP Review
Lando Norris has taken a commanding 24-point championship lead after dominating the race weekend in Brazil, but the blow to Oscar Piastri's title hopes was…
Pit TalkMotoGP 2025 Unpacked ft. Neil Morrison
We know there’s still one more Grand Prix to race this season, but with the championship wrapped up, second place secured and the fight for third all but…
Pit TalkPortimão Power Play: Who’s Got the Momentum? MotoGP Pit Talk
Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen are back! After a short hiatus, our MotoGP team dive into the latest headlines as the championship heads to the rollercoaster…
Pit TalkDebunking the Piastri conspiracies: Sao Paulo GP Preview
Oscar Piastri will be looking to bounce back and retake the title lead at this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but if the online conspiracies are to be…
Pit TalkWhat happened to Oscar Piastri's pace? Mexico City GP Review
Oscar Piastri has lost the title lead for the first time in 15 rounds after a recovery drive from seventh to fifth wasn't enough to counter a dominant victory…