Best Track Talk F1 Podcasts (2025)

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about James Hinchcliffe and Romain Grosjean getting to test a Haas F1 car at Mugello over the weekend. They later talk about Jack Harvey returning to drive the #24 INVST Chevrolet with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the 2026 Indy 500. They also talk about where Ryan Hunter-Reay could land …

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Ep46: RIP Roscoe, hello new sprint races, and whoah... Lando! 28:59

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It might have been a non-race week, but that doesn't mean Di and Mon didn't have plenty to talk about. There's been sad news from the Hamilton family, some feel-good news coming from the Haas camp, and some rather surprising views as far as Lando Norris is concerned. Join us for a quick chat about all that's been happening in the F1 world this week…

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Curt and Kevin Recap the Battle at the Bricks and Talk New Rides for Malukas & Hauger! 44:48

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the IMSA Battle on the Bricks race from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Action Express Cadillac winning with drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Fredrick Vesti, along with Jackson Lee sweeping the weekend in Lamborghini Super Trofeo in Indy. They also talk about Dale Coyne Racin…

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Azerbaijan GP Review & Max’s Grand Slam Shakes Up Title Fight 41:45

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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.By thepittalkpodcast

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Ep45: SIX RED FLAGS and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 38:15

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It defies belief, but this weekend's qualifying in Baku brought out not one, not two, but SIX red flags. History has been made, and not for the right reasons. Despite the carnage in setting the grid, the race was relatively uneventful after the opening lap. Though we did see some less familiar faces gracing the podium steps, which we're always here…

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Curt and Kevin Break Down the 2026 Schedule & Preview IMSA at Indianapolis! 1:35:52

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the release of the 2026 IndyCar schedule. The schedule consists of the loss of Thermal Club, Iowa, and Toronto, the addition of Arlington and Markham, and the return of Phoenix (in collaboration weekend with NASCAR) and a doubleheader back at Milwaukee. They also talk about how th…

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Ep44: For aspiring F1 Journalists, Reilly Sullivan shares how he got his big break into Formula 1 38:25

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What is the one question you would ask an F1 driver if you were interviewing them for a story? Nico Hulkenberg, Jack Doohan, Zhou Guanyu and Gabriel Bortoleto have all been interviewed by lifestyle reporter and F1 journalist Reilly Sullivan, who is our special guest on this week’s episode. Any aspiring F1 journalists out there, this episode is for …

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Curt and Kevin Talk Herta to Cadillac F1, Power to Andretti, Markham on the Calendar, and More! 1:31:14

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Colton Herta officially leaving IndyCar to transition as a test driver for the new Cadillac F1 team, with Will Power replacing Herta. They also talk about the possibility of Herta returning for an Indy 500 one off, along with Marco Andretti. In the second segment, they answer fan …

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Ep43: Mamma mia... Monza was quite the race! 41:27

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We thought last week's DNF at the Dutch Grand Prix was quite the talking point, but it seems it was just the warm-up for this week. Yet again, we've got plenty of Maclaren happenings to talk about. But that gossip isn't to be outdone by Stefano Domenicali's outrageous claims, or news of what Daniel Ricciardo is up to next. And, if you've got a touc…

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‘McLaren’s team orders akin to match fixing’ | Schumacher’s Ferrari clause 43:35

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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 cha…

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Oscar’s Perfection, Lando’s Pain & Hadjar’s Breakthrough 42:26

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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.By thepittalkpodcast

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Curt and Kevin Talk Power & VeeKay Not Returning & Recapping a Music City Championship! 1:31:52

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Team Penske officially announcing that Will Power will not return to the organization in 2026. They also talk about Rinus VeeKay not returning to Dale Coyne Racing in 2026, along with the rumors of Colton Herta making the transition to F2. They later talk about the rumors of Josef…

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Ep42: Flags, Failures and Firsts, the Dutch Grand Prix has changed the game 34:27

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The Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort certainly delivered a thrilling race. As Monique describes it, flags, failures and firsts. From the high of all highs seeing Oscar Piastri extend his lead of the F1 World Drivers Championship, to the low of lows with a double DNF for Ferrari and that championship-ending mechanical failure for Lando, The Netherlands…

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Curt and Kevin Recap a Milwaukee Barnburner, Talk Silly Season, and Break Down Palou’s Historic Season! Plus, Eric Smith Joins! 1:28:59

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin starts the show talking about a barnburner of a race from Milwaukee with Christian Rasmussen earning his first career win, passing Alex Palou with fresher tires. Kevin later talks about the possibility of Alex Palou moving to the Red Bull F1 team alongside Max Verstappen. Kevin also talks a…

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Ep41: Talking multi-generational fandom, AI in F1, and about George Russell's manners with Greg Rust 41:24

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Greg Rust—better known as Rusty of Rusty's Garage and Australian Grand Prix racetrack commentary fame—has plenty of stories to tell. He regales Di and Mon with tales of getting to know the 'real' Liam Lawson, interviewing Mark Webber right before he took to the championship fight, and Nikki Lauder meet-ups (unfortunately, not with him). There's eve…

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McLaren’s title fight, Red Bull’s slump & Hamilton’s Ferrari woes 21:21

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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 ch…

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Curt and Kevin Talk Potential Schedule Conflicts, Silly Season, & Preview Milwaukee! 1:27:44

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule getting leaked and with the highlights consisting of the loss of Mexico City and the Chicago Street Course, getting races at San Diego naval base and Chicagoland returning, Dover going to an all-star race, Watkins Glen moving t…

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Ep40: Spotto - F1 drivers on summer holidays 38:07

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Did you spot any F1 drivers on summer holidays? Di and Mon have cyber stalked all the F1 accounts to see how the drivers are spending their time off. Sardinia comes out as the top destination for F1 drivers. Di shares some of her Sardinian insights along with an island paradise a bit closer to home that has beaches that are just as stunning. Mon ha…

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Turbo Attax & Trackside Chat 5:38

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Title: Turbo Attax & Trackside Chat Description: This week, we’re skipping the race recaps as it was a non race weekend just gone and we are in the summer break! There are 2 versions of this podcast...this one is the audio only with all the natter and then I have popped a video version of it on youtube with something different – the brand-new Turbo…

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Curt and Kevin Recap Power and Penske Finally Winning in 2025 & Palou Becoming a 4X Champion! 1:25:34

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show recapping this past weekend’s race from Portland with Will Power earning his first win of the year and for Team Penske, while Alex Palou finally joined elite company with him clinching his fourth championship. In the second segment, they talk about how Power’s Portland win was…

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Ep 39: The app you need when watching F1: Formula Live Pulse 40:15

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What tyre did Hamilton change to in the pitstop? Has Leclerc pitted yet? Who was fastest in the middle sector? What is Norris’ engineer saying to him? What’s the interval between Piastri and Verstappen? You can have all the data at your fingertips in real time with the Formula Live Pulse app. Di and Mon chat with the app creator Simone Scanu about …

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Hungarian Hustle: Norris Holds Off Piastri 13:19

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The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix gave us all the drama, strategy and near misses we could hope for. Lando Norris pulled off a bold one-stopper to fend off teammate Oscar Piastri and keep McLaren's hot streak alive. From Verstappen's continued struggles to Alonso's solid comeback and Leclerc's penalty pain, this episode of Trackside Tea dives into ever…

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Curt and Kevin Talk About FOX’s Acquisition, Free Agency, and Preview Portland! 1:27:10

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about FOX acquiring one third of their interest in Penske Entertainment. In the second segment, they wish a happy birthday to Gordon Johncock and look back at his historic career. They later answer fan questions on X. To wrap up the first hour of the show, they preview…

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Why Lewis Hamilton Isn’t Ferrari’s Answer 42:41

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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.…

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Ep 38: Hungarian F1 Grand Prix dishes up the unexpected 33:36

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Anything but predictable, the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix was full of surprises (even for a certain Ferrari driver!) and unexpected results. Ferrari’s first pole of the season, two Aston Martins qualifying in the top ten ahead of Max Verstappen who qualified eight. In fact, it was the closest qualifying in Formula history. Strategy played a big …

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FIA Wrath, Tyre Farce & the Tech that’s holding F1 back 43:26

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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 put…

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Belgian Bends & Rainy Trends: Spa Recap 13:00

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IN THIS EPISODE I will be chatting about the Belgium sprint race, ooooo The main event race, ahhhhh What happened with my predictions, booooo And a few other bits and bobs… Buckle up for a Spa showdown that had it all—delayed starts, slippery drama, and McLaren magic. In this episode of Trackside Tea, I recap the chaos and class of the 2025 Belgian…

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Curt and Kevin Recap Palou’s Dominant Laguna Seca Win, Talk Championship Scenarios, Standings, and Zak Brown’s “Mega” Driver Test! 1:29:06

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou earning his 8th win of 2025 at Laguna Seca, inching closer to his fourth title and third in a row. They also talk about how Palou could clinch the title at Portland and how Pato O’Ward is the only mathematically eligible driver to catch him with just three races left. In the…

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Ep 37: A wet Belgian Grand Prix and an Aussie winner 34:00

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In Di's own words: "The Belgian Grand Prix was exciting, then a fizzer". What could have been an action-packed wet race was mighty mundane after the first ten or so laps, with just one driver daring to try a different strategy. But, Belgium (the country) makes up for Belgium (the race) with beautiful architecture and some pretty bangin' national di…

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Curt and Kevin Recap O’Ward Closing the Championship Lead with Toronto Victory! 45:04

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward getting his second win of the year in Toronto and how it played out in the chaotic and strategic race. They also talk about what type of scenarios O’Ward could cut more into Alex Palou’s championship lead. They later talk about how incredible a weekend Rinus VeeKay and Kyff…

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Spa Season: Belgium Is Brewing! 4:53

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Welcome back to Trackside Tea, your non-techy guide to all things Formula 1! This week, we’re heading to the forests of Belgium for one of the most iconic races of the year — the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. And of course, it's all wrapped in your favourite no-jargon, judgment-free F1 chat! Whether you’ve been watching F1 for years or j…

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Ep36: F1, FIA and Motorsports PR - Alexandra Schieren 40:49

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Since accidentally starting a career in motorsport, Alexandra Schieren has clocked up 25+ years’ experience that includes single-seater racing to being the FIA Formula 1 Press Delegate, working for race promoters, and drivers and in many different disciplines. Alexandra generously shares stories of how she got her career start, and keeps Di and Mon…

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F1 Tyres Explained? – A Simple Guide | Trackside Tea 5:53

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Confused by softs, mediums, and inters? This easy F1 tyre guide breaks it all down—no heavy jargon, just tea, tyre drama, strategyish, and fun, Trackside style! #TracksideTea #F1Tyres #F1Podcast #F1BeginnerFriendly #Formula1 #Podsplainer #F1Fans #girlsintoF1 TRANSCRIPT Hey. Hey And welcome to Trackside Tea, the podcast that proves you don't need a …

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Curt and Kevin Recap O’Ward/Palou Iowa Doubleheader Wins, Preview Toronto, and Talk About a Return for Lundqvist! 46:23

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou winning the Iowa doubleheader races with better races than last year. They also talk about how abysmal the crowd was for the races due to the lack of promotions and if the track is even worth saving. They also talk about how O’Ward was able to best Josef Newg…

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Ep35: Horner sacked and F1 the Movie review 31:57

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Huge news in Formula 1 this week with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner sacked with immediate effect. Over the last few days, we’ve read the news and the speculation continues. Did IT happen again? Did Max give an ultimatum? Is next year’s power unit a dud? Is Max leaving Red Bull? What have you heard? What do you think? Comment below. Finally Mo…

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"Max Verstappen Is Already Gone" 1:00:16

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In this episode of the Exhaust Notes F1 Podcast, Rohit, Todd, and Nick discuss the latest happenings in Formula 1, including personal updates, hot takes, and predictions for the future of the sport. They dive into the significance of Nico Hulkenberg's recent podium finish, the emotional impact of racing moments, and the implications of Christian Ho…

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Lando’s Home Heroic, Piastri Penalty & Max what?? | British GP 2025 16:54

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You were there, I was there, and what a weekend at Silverstone! In this episode of Trackside Tea, we relive Lando Norris’s emotional home win in wet-dry chaos, Oscar Piastri’s controversial penalty, Nico Hülkenberg’s epic first podium, and Max Verstappen’s wet-weather woes — no telemetry, just sheer F1 joy. Speaking of Joy...what has happened to Ch…

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Curt and Kevin Recap Mid-Ohio, Preview Iowa Doubleheader, and talk More 2026 Schedule Rumors! 42:51

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s costly mistake from Mid-Ohio to give Scott Dixon his first win of the season. They later talk about what to expect from this weekend’s doubleheader at Iowa following testing from there not too long ago. They also talk about the challenges Iowa will have like last year. In …

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Ep34: British F1 Grand Prix, Hectic AF, history made and a harsh penalty for Oscar Piastri 39:24

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The Formula 1 British Grand Prix did not disappoint. Wind, rain, sunshine and rain again, and again, brought the safety car out more times than changes to Red Bull’s second seat. The best story of the weekend was Nico Hulkenberg’s first podium finish after 15 years and 239 races. McLaren’s Lando Norris took the top step to be the hometown hero winn…

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‘No Mercedes smoke without fire’: Doornbos hits back at Verstappen’s ‘headless chicken’ jibe 50:57

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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 N…

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Austrian Adventure: Norris Triumph & Verstappen’s Horror Lap 9:04

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Norris dominates, Verstappen DNFs, and rookies clash! Get the full Austrian GP recap—no tech talk, just drama, chaos, and tea from Trackside Tea. TRANSCRIPTION: Hey. Hey. And welcome back to Trackside Tea where we skip the data but never miss the drama. I'm Rebecca. And today, we're heading straight into the chaos of the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix at…

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Curt and Kevin Preview Mid-Ohio, 2026 Schedule Changes, and Talk 2028 Chassis! 32:03

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekends race from Mid-Ohio! They talk about if Alex Palou and Scott Dixon can continue their dominating streaks at Mid-Ohio, and what the latest is with the 2026 schedule with the loss of Thermal Club and the possibility of adding Mexico City. They also talk about WeatherTech R…

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Ep33: Austria F1 Grand Prix, the McLaren Fight and first thoughts on F1 the movie 25:55

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Flying solo this week, Di recaps all the action from Spielberg at the Austrian Grand Prix. While Monique is living her best travel writer life on board a cruise in Svalbard seeing polar bears and kayaking through icebergs, Di revelled in the thrill of the race. The fight between the McLarens is well and truly on with Lando Norris qualifying on pole…

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No home comforts: Verstappen’s F1 title bid over?! 52:09

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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 c…

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What If Ancient Egypt Had F1? | King Tut, Legacy & The Afterlife Grand Prix 7:05

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What do King Tutankhamun and Formula One have in common? More than you think. In this unexpected and delightfully chaotic episode of Trackside Tea, we take you from the London immersive Tutankhamun exhibition straight into the sands of a fictional Afterlife Grand Prix. Golden chariots, mummified fans, and a pyramid-load of F1. Whether you're a die-…

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Curt and Kevin Recap a Palou’s Return to Victory Lane at Road America & Talk Free Agency! 44:14

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou winning yet again this past weekend from Road America on a fuel mileage. In the second segment of the show, they answer fan questions on X and talk more free agency news. They also talk about Devlin DeFrancesco’s gift to the FOX camera man. Then to wrap up another edition of…