The Pit Talk

David Coulthard exclusive: ‘Schumacher was NEVER wrong’, Kimi’s natural talent & bold Aston Martin claim

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 spades.
He also discusses the changing face of F1, his love of steering wheels and backs up Robert’s assertion that Kimi Raikkonen is one of the the true great of the sport from a talent perspective.
Coulthard also weighs in on the Drivers Championship tussle and makes a bold prediction when it comes to the team to watch in 2026.

Mexico GP Review | Lando Dominates, Oscar Cracks, Lewis Snaps!

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 questioning everything from penalties to his own team, the guys cover it all. Robert calls out Ferrari’s fortune, Hamilton’s engineer drama, and what went wrong with the virtual safety car that robbed fans of a thrilling finale.

US GP Review | ‘Meek’ Piastri, Max living ‘rent free’ & F1 WAGs

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 Christian Horner’s “talks” with Ferrari? The guys discuss it all, PLUS Robert weights in on the big one: who is going to win this 2025 Drivers Championship? Look away Papaya fans

Singapore shocker: McLaren’s Papaya Rules favour only one man

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 much, with Robert sharing the extreme lengths he adopted to stay in peak physical condition and withstand the unique demands that F1 places on its drivers.

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

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. 
 

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

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’s Perfection, Lando’s Pain & Hadjar’s Breakthrough

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.

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

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.

Why Lewis Hamilton Isn’t Ferrari’s Answer

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.

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

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 or a thumbs down for narrower wheels, mechanical cornering and/or mandated pit stops?
Oh, and there’s the latest on Max Verstappen’s ‘will he or won’t he’ move to Mercedes. All discussed as Robert enjoys his best life… on a boat in Greece!