Episodes
Two-time Formula 1® champion, 14-time Grand Prix winner and double Indianapolis 500 victor Emerson Fittipaldi joins us to discuss his trailblazing move from Brazil to Europe in the late 60s (02:30), the tragic and dramatic story behind his maiden F1® win in 1970 (05:30), his influence on the establishment of the Brazilian Grand Prix (11:05), the Fittipaldi motorsport dynasty (12:58) and the 2022 F1® season (19:38), while we wrap up last Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku won by Max...
Published 06/14/22
Second-year MotoGP™ sensation Enea Bastianini from the Gresini Racing Team joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to talk about his three victories to date in 2022 (02:14), the emotions of his first win in Qatar after the death of team founder Fausto Gresini (03:12), his adjusted goals for the rest of the season (06:16), why the Red Bull Rookies Cup was make or break for his career in 2013 (08:45) and the return of MotoGP™ to Phillip Island in October (13:12), while we wrap up a...
Published 06/07/22
After last weekend's Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix where Valentino Rossi's famous number 46 was retired, long-time Rossi mechanic Alex Briggs joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to talk about the contrasting approaches Rossi and Mick Doohan used to win world titles (04:47), who impresses him from the current MotoGP™ grid (08:12), the increased importance of aerodynamics in MotoGP™ (11:14) and what he misses most from three decades in the world championship (15:20), while we wrap up...
Published 05/31/22
Alpine Academy driver Jack Doohan joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to talk about his breakthrough Formula 2® podium finish in Spain last weekend (02:35), his maiden Formula 1® test in the 2021 Alpine in Qatar (05:27), the differences between F2® and F1® machinery (07:16), why he moved into the Alpine Academy for 2022 (09:10) and how the fast rise of stars like Max Verstappen has been a game-changer for young drivers (12:36), while we wrap up last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in...
Published 05/24/22
Grand Prix winner turned MotoGP™ pit lane reporter Simon Crafar joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to discuss whether this is the year Ducati snaps a title drought that dates back to Casey Stoner in 2007 (04:04), Jack Miller's future (07:02), how Fabio Quartararo is keeping Yamaha in the game (09:30), why Aprilia have gone from feel-good story to championship contender (16:40), Marc Marquez's limitations at Honda (20:28) and the fallout from Suzuki's shock decision to depart MotoGP™...
Published 05/18/22
Australian-American NBC Sports broadcaster Leigh Diffey joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to talk about the hype surrounding the inaugural Miami Grand Prix and F1®'s skyrocketing popularity in the United States (02:22), the effect of 'Drive to Survive' on IndyCar and NASCAR (04:00), how F1® drivers make the transition to IndyCar (09:15) and the potential for young American Colton Herta to be successful in F1® (11:50), while we look back at last Sunday's race in Miami won by...
Published 05/10/22
LCR Honda team principal Lucio Cecchinello joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to explain why MotoGP™ is more competitive than ever in 2022 (03:18), reminisce about his early days as a rider and team boss in the 125cc World Championship (05:30), reveal why Casey Stoner was so fast as a MotoGP™ rookie riding for him in 2006 (12:35) and remember Cal Crutchlow taking the first MotoGP™ wins for LCR Honda in 2016 (18:00), while we look back at last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix won by...
Published 05/03/22
Australia's Moto3™ rookie Joel Kelso joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to assess the early part of his first full world championship season (01:55), talk about racing outside of Europe for the first time (02:45), outline his goals for the 2022 campaign (07:35) and look ahead to his maiden Grand Prix at Phillip Island in October (14:00), while we wrap up last Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix won by reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo (15:10).
Published 04/26/22
After the record-breaking return of the Australian Grand Prix to Melbourne, hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato wrap up Charles Leclerc's crushing win for Ferrari (02:43) and Daniel Ricciardo's promising showing for McLaren (07:53), while we hear from a host of big-name guests who joined us on In The Fast Lane Live from Albert Park including Sir Jackie Stewart, Oscar Piastri, Alex Albon, Guenther Steiner, Andreas Seidl and Ted Kravitz (13:12).
Published 04/12/22
Haas F1 Team driver Kevin Magnussen joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to talk about the physical challenges of his surprise return to the F1 grid (01:35), why he came back to a team that sacked him (04:05), memories of finishing second on debut in Melbourne eight years ago (06:05) and the revised expectations for Haas after such a strong start to 2022 (16:25), while we look ahead to this weekend's return of F1 to Melbourne with Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO, Andrew...
Published 04/05/22
BWT Alpine F1 Team reserve driver Oscar Piastri joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to discuss the specifics of his new role (02:35), staying physically and mentally ready in case he's called into action (04:55), how he's satisfying his thirst for competition without racing (09:30) and the lessons he's already learned from the team's race drivers, Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon (11:25).
Published 03/29/22
Australian Superbike racer and Moto3 Phillip Island podium finisher Arthur Sissis joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to reflect on his early days racing in Europe (03:30), remember his remarkable 2012 podium in Australia (07:45), discuss walking away from the world championship at age 19 (10:15) and talk about his peers who have gone on to MotoGP™ success (13:55).
Published 03/23/22
Sky Sports F1® pit lane reporter Ted Kravitz joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to discuss how the all-new revolutionary F1® cars looked on track at the Bahrain test (03:05), whether Red Bull should be considered pre-season favourites and if Mercedes is off the pace (05:00), why Ferrari can approach 2022 with genuine optimism (14:20), how Daniel Ricciardo will cope with an interrupted pre-season (17:35) and predict who will be this year's World Champion (39:30).
Published 03/15/22
To mark International Women's Day, Sky Sports F1® presenter Natalie Pinkham and Krystina Emmanouilides, Australian CFD engineer for the Alfa Romeo F1® Team ORLEN, join hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to discuss how they got their starts in Formula 1® (03:00), the importance of women supporting other women working in the sport (13:35), the responsibility of mentoring and providing role models for young women looking to pursue an F1® career (19:15) and the impact of the increased female...
Published 03/08/22
MotoGP™ TV commentator and long-time paddock insider Matt Birt joins hosts Matt Clayton and Chris Vermeulen to make sense of pre-season testing (03:05), ponder Jack Miller's future beyond 2022 (07:40), assess Remy Gardner's prospects in his rookie MotoGP™ season (11:20) and predict who will be this year's World Champion (27:40).
Published 03/01/22
Max Verstappen is the 2021 Formula 1® world champion. On our final episode for the year, we’re joined by esteemed journalist, broadcaster and former Williams F1® team manager Peter Windsor to discuss all the big talking points from the controversial finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, look at where to now for Red Bull and Mercedes, and wrap up a thrilling 2021 season.
Published 12/14/21
David Coulthard, 13-time Grand Prix winner and two-time victor in Melbourne, joins us to talk about the chaotic first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that set up a winner-takes-all showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi, and reflects on his time as teammate to the retiring Kimi Raikkonen and driving for the late Sir Frank Williams.
Published 12/07/21
With the Formula 1® title to be decided by a two-race showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, we're joined by Ben Hunt, F1® journalist from The Sun newspaper in the UK, to look at how Hamilton has dragged himself back into contention, Mercedes' late-season surge, and the escalating tension between rival team principals Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.
Published 11/30/21
Four-time Formula 1® World Champion and current Alpine F1® non-executive director Alain Prost talks about Alpine's race-winning 2021 season, Oscar Piastri's role as Alpine's test driver next year, Daniel Ricciardo's time with the team under the Renault name and the Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton championship fight, while we wrap up Sunday's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.
Published 11/23/21
In our final MotoGP™ podcast of the year, we wrap up the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix, Remy Gardner's Moto2™ world title triumph, Ducati's premier-class dominance and a fitting farewell for Valentino Rossi, while we debate who should make the list of the top 10 MotoGP™ riders of the 2021 season.
Published 11/18/21
Formula One's managing director of motorsport Ross Brawn joins us to talk about the third and final 2021 instalment of the F1® Sprint last weekend in Brazil, the future of the concept for next season, the ferocious title fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and the impact of the regulation changes for 2022.
Published 11/16/21
With the 2021 MotoGP™ campaign coming to a close at Valencia this Sunday, we catch up with Australia's Ducati Lenovo Team rider Jack Miller to sum up the best world championship finish of his career, how Ducati has made giant strides this season, and talk about Remy Gardner's chances of winning the Moto2™ world title this weekend.
Published 11/12/21
FIA Formula 1® Race Director & Safety Delegate Michael Masi joins us to reflect on a chaotic three years in the job, discuss the biggest misconceptions about his role and talk about the revamped Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit set to host the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix 2022, while we review Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen.
Published 11/09/21
With Valentino Rossi's 26-year world championship career coming to the finish line in Valencia this month, we're joined by Nick Harris, the long-time voice of MotoGP™, to remember the key moments in "The Doctor's" career, the impact he's had on the world championship, and the legacy he'll leave after he departs the Grand Prix grid.
Published 11/04/21
Long-time Dutch Formula 1® commentator and media figure Olav Mol looks at the rise of Max Verstappen in the Netherlands, explains the massive support behind the Red Bull Racing star's world championship quest, and offers his thoughts on the head-to-head title battle between Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Published 11/02/21