The Pit Talk
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.
Episodes
It’s the morning after the night all of Lando Norris’ dreams came true as he was crowned Formula One world champion.
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in their hotseats - albeit a little bleary eyed - as they run the rule over the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lando may have won the war but Max Verstappen took the battle on the day clinching an eighth Grand Prix of the year. With that in mind, who really is the Drive...
The tagline says it all: ‘all roads lead to Abu Dhabi.’ And so the 2025 Formula One season comes down this: a three-way shootout at Yas Marina Circuit to determine the destination of the Drivers Championship.
McLaren’s inexplicable decision not to pit in Qatar allows Max Verstappen to win the Grand Prix, and move to with 12 points of Lando Norris.
In this episode, Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy speculate on what might be going o...
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy are back in their hotseats as they try to make sense of a controversial Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Disqualifications for both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have blown the race for the Drivers Championship wide open. Did McLaren have a genuine case to answer for or were there ‘other forces’ at play? The guys debate that, and give a break down of the technical infringements that could derail their title ...
The Brazilian Grand Prix 🇧🇷 never disappoints — and this one had it all.
Lando Norris continued his incredible late-season surge, taking a perfect 33-point weekend and pulling off a 58-point swing on teammate Oscar Piastri to seize control of the championship race. But while McLaren celebrated, Ferrari endured a nightmare weekend to forget, and Max Verstappen fought back from the pit lane to the podium.
From the Senna S controver...
Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy welcome their first guest to the Pit Talk podcast. A Formula One great, this man boasts 246 starts, 62 podiums and 13 Grand Prix victories to his name. Introducing David Coulthard.
In this sit down interview, ‘DC’ opens on a range of subjects. From his friendship with Eddie Jordan to his admission that he lacked one key ingredient needed to be world champion, a quality Michael Schumacher had in spa...
Happy Halloween from The Pit Talk Podcast! 🎃
Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos are back at Mille Miglia Café in Dubai to unpack a chaotic Mexico Grand Prix — one that saw Lando Norris produce a career-defining drive to become the new World Championship leader, and Oscar Piastri’s title challenge finally come undone.
From Leclerc’s lucky escape at Turn 1, to Max Verstappen’s podium recovery, and a frustrated Lewis Hamilton question...
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 C...
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...
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.
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.
Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos take stock of a dramatic first half of the 2025 season. From McLaren’s dominance and Oscar Piastri’s rise, to Red Bull’s shocking slump and Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari, nothing is off the table.
Robert also shares behind-the-scenes summer break stories from his F1 days, explains why Zandvoort is such a challenge for drivers, and reveals which teams might already be shifting focus to 2026.
...Lewis Hamilton’s post-race radio in Hungary raised serious questions about his motivation, and whether Ferrari have made the right call. In Episode 5 of The Pit Talk Podcast, former F1 driver Robert Doornbos and host Chris McHardy react to all the key storylines from Budapest and the final race before the summer break.
After a mini-summer ‘pitstop’ via Sardinia (more on that later), Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy reunite to cast their eyes back over a wet and soggy Belgian Grand Prix.
And it’s fair to say the FIA don’t come in for much love. Robert also aims both barrels at Pirelli again as the guys ask: ‘what is the point of wet weather tyres’?
Chris also puts Rob on the spot over changes that YOU, the fans, want to see. So it is a thumbs up ...
After incurring the wrath of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, Robert Doornbos is playing defence on this week’s Pit Talk, powered by Ethara. And it all stems from claims and counter-claims of exit clauses and Mercedes interest in the four-time world champion.
Robert and co-host Chris McHardy also take a deep dive into the British Grand Prix as Lando Norris fulfils a lifelong dream, we see a new side to Oscar Piastri and Nico Hülkenber...
Ex-F1 driver Robert Doornbos and sports broadcaster Chris McHardy reunite to review the Austrian Grand Prix.
In this second episode of The Pit Talk powered by Ethara, Robert outlines the “80-20” rule with McLaren and reserves special praise for one man in the Papaya garage. He also makes a number of bold claims regarding Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract which would suggest the end is nigh between both parties. Neck muscles, batht...
Welcome to The Pit Talk podcast hosted by former Red Bull F1 driver Robert Doornbos and ‘team-mate’ Chris McHardy.
In the first episode, the guys introduce what the pod is all about, Chris embarrasses himself with his provisional driving license and Robert has the inside story on where Max Verstappen will be driving next season. There’s also a review of the Canadian Grand Prix, Adrian Newey’s genius comes to the fore and there’s ...
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