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.
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
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 Hülkenberg finally sheds the most unwanted tag in Formula One history.
Robert also gives brilliant insight into what it takes to drive in the wet and regales a hilarious tale about Kimi Raikkonen involving bearded Finns, Las Vegas and Giancarlo Fisichella. 😂
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
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, bathtubs and a riotous day out in rental cars also feature in this latest instalment of The Pit Talk - a unique perspective into the thrilling world of Formula One with a man who’s been there, done that, for the overalls!
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
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 a wonderful anecdote about the late, great Eddie Jordan.
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