Pit Lane Torque

The day McLaren F1 nearly died, feat. Matt Bishop | SPECIAL INTERVIEW

Celebrate a monumental milestone as McLaren reaches 1,000 Grands Prix in Formula One! 🏎️💥In this very special edition of Pitlane Talk, we are joined by former McLaren Director of Communications, Matt Bishop. Matt was at the absolute heart of the team for 182 races between 2008 and 2017—witnessing the historic peak of Lewis Hamilton’s first World Championship, the immediate aftermath of the infamous $100 million "Spygate" crisis, and the tense inter-team dynamics of the modern era.In this deep-dive interview, Matt shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories, including:The legendary legacy of founder Bruce McLaren.What it was really like working with the formidable Ron Dennis.The emotional roller coaster of the final lap at Interlagos in 2008, and Felipe Massa’s incredible display of sportsmanship.Inside the legendary Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton partnership—and how Jenson read a race like no one else.The brutal truth behind the breakdown of the McLaren-Honda partnership in 2015.How Zak Brown and Andrea Stella returned the team to its current championship-winning glory.👇 What is your all-time favourite McLaren Formula One moment? Let us know in the comments below!👉 Make sure to smash that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive F1 interviews and insights!Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction: Celebrating McLaren’s 1000th Grand Prix00:54 - The Legacy of Founder Bruce McLaren02:49 - Emerson Fittipaldi & Keep Bernie Ecclestone Waiting06:34 - Being Headhunted by Ron Dennis & The $100M Spygate Crisis09:25 - The Aftermath of Alonso vs. Hamilton & The 2008 Atmosphere13:15 - "Grown Men Crying": Inside the Garage for Hamilton's 2008 Title14:51 - A Tribute to Felipe Massa’s Incredible Sportsmanship17:23 - The Martin Whitmarsh Brawn GP Engine Decision19:42 - The Iconic Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton Partnership24:11 - Kevin Magnussen’s Brilliant Debut & Cruel F1 Statistics25:57 - Losing Control of the Narrative: The Painful Honda Chapter29:37 - Turning the Team Around: The Zak Brown & Andrea Stella Era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mercedes Teammate Dogfight, Hamilton Podium & Verstappen's F1 Ultimate Ultimatum

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was absolute chaos from start to finish! From technical heartbreak to surprising strategy swaps and a milestone podium for Red Bull, there is a lot to unpack. Host Abby Nicholson is joined by Daniel Moxon, F1 Correspondent for the Daily Express and Daily Mirror, to break down one of the most dramatic weekends of the 2026 season so far. 📺 In This Episode we dig into: George Russell’s Montreal Meltdown 🤬 The Rise of Kimi Antonelli 🏆 McLaren switching strategists with Ferrari 🙃 Hamilton’s secret good luck charm ✨ Max’s Bittersweet Breakthrough 🤷 Groundhog deaths 🪦 Time codes: 00:00 - Introduction & Chaotic Canadian GP Overview 00:43 - The Intense Mercedes Battle: Kimi vs. George Russell 02:26 - 2026 Regulations: Better Racing & Close Following 03:14 - George Russell’s Heartbreak DNF & Post-Race Tantrum 05:50 - The Headrest Incident: Why Russell Was Fined 06:50 - Mercedes Radio Drama: Toto Wolff Threatens Team Orders 09:19 - Part 1 of Many? Future of the Kimi vs. Russell Rivalry 10:44 - Kimi Antonelli's Historic Start to the Season 12:26 - McLaren's Nightmare Weekend: What Happened to the Strategy? 14:14 - Lewis Hamilton Back on the Podium & "Father Figure" Role 15:58 - Hamilton’s Old-School Approach: Skipping the Ferrari Simulator 18:11 - Charles Leclerc’s Struggle for Confidence in Canada 19:48 - Family Celebrations: Nick Hamilton Wins BTCC Silverware 22:04 - Max Verstappen Grabs a Podium Despite Setup Frustrations 23:51 - Red Bull Internal Rift? Verstappen Criticizes Car Direction 26:07 - Is Red Bull Risking Upsetting Max Verstappen? 28:18 - Verstappen’s Ultimatum: Fix the 2027 Regulations or I’m Leaving F1 28:53 - F1 Engine Politics: Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi & Cadillac Split 32:46 - The Canadian GP Groundhog Problem Explained 35:15 - Monaco GP Preview & Special Announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring NIGHTMARE! Mid-season AXE for F1 star? | Canadian GP preview 🇨🇦🏎️

From Max Verstappen's Nurburgring heartbreak to an intriguing Formula 1 driver market picture and a preview of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, there was plenty for host Richard Garnett and analysts Abigail Nicholson and Daniel Moxon to get stuck into on this week's episode of Pit Lane Torque 🗣️ Join us for the latest on how the Mercedes vs McLaren battle for supremacy is shaping up ahead of this weekend's action in Montreal, and the driver who suddenly finds himself fighting for his F1 future 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

ANTONELLI title charge on? McLaren are BACK! | A Miami Grand Prix review from Florida 👀🇺🇸

Host Richard Garnett is in the studio and our F1 analyst Daniel Moxon is in Miami to discuss a thrilling weekend of Sprint format action, with McLaren the big winners as the top points scorers in Florida while Kimi Antonelli strengthened his case for title favourite with a third consecutive victory 🏆 Join the pair as Daniel reveals what it’s really like to attend one of F1’s most glamorous race events, and why Pit Lane Torque could soon be broadcasting from a cruise ship! 🚢👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

F1 CEO’s head in the sand? Turkey returns to race calendar | Miami GP preview 🇺🇸

F1 is back! It’s race week again and we’re here to cover all the big news and talking points heading into the Miami Grand Prix. F1 reporter Daniel Moxon joins host Richard Garnett and analyst Abigail Nicholson to preview the weekend before jetting out to Florida to cover the race on the ground ✈️ 🔎 F1's rule changes heading into Miami 🤦‍♂️ F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's 'flippant' comment about the state of the sport 🇹🇷 Turkey's return to the calendar 🟠 Lando Norris GAGGED by his own management 🚙 Ollie Bearman's strange gift for his brother PLUS: Our predictions for the Miami race 🔮 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]