<![CDATA[Pit Lane Start F1 Podcast]]>Pit Lane Start is a light-hearted Formula 1 podcast for fans who love the sport.


Hosted by Brandon and Alex, the show breaks down everything happening in Formula 1 — race weekends, driver drama, team strategy, rule changes, and the moments that make F1 the most unpredictable sport in the world. Whether it’s a chaotic race start, a controversial steward decision, or the latest rumors, nothing is off limits.


Each episode features race reactions, F1 news, driver discussions, and plenty of opinions from two fans watching the madness unfold.


Because in Formula 1 — just like life — sometimes you don’t start on the grid.


Sometimes… you start from the pit lane.

]]>pitlanestartf1podcast.riverside.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:42:56 GMTTue, 02 Jun 2026 00:58:11 GMT60Pit Lane Start Media<p>Pit Lane Start is a light-hearted Formula 1 podcast for fans who love the sport.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hosted by Brandon and Alex, the show breaks down everything happening in Formula 1 — race weekends, driver drama, team strategy, rule changes, and the moments that make F1 the most unpredictable sport in the world. Whether it’s a chaotic race start, a controversial steward decision, or the latest rumors, nothing is off limits.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode features race reactions, F1 news, driver discussions, and plenty of opinions from two fans watching the madness unfold.</p><p><br /></p><p>Because in Formula 1 — just like life — sometimes you don’t start on the grid.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sometimes… you start from the pit lane.</p>episodicPit Lane Start Mediaclemons1804@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Barcelona GP Preview 2026]]>Brandon and Alex previewed the Barcelona Grand Prix, breaking down what to expect at Circuit de Catalunya with the 2026 regulations. The track is known for magnifying car strengths and weaknesses, making it a true test of which teams have the best overall package heading into the European season.

They discussed the latest news including Hadjar being cleared of a red flag infringement after photo evidence showed Red Bull didn't change any components, and the ongoing Gasly penalty appeal situation with Alpine successfully progressing to a full hearing after F1's official timing system was found to be inaccurate.

The hosts also broke down the latest Aduo concession details, explaining how the extra development hours and cost cap increases are distributed based on how far behind each manufacturer is trailing the benchmark. Mercedes sits just under 3% behind, while other manufacturers remain unclear.

They went through their predictions for pole position, podium finishes, fastest lap, pit lane starters and finishers, plus discussed whether anyone can challenge Antonelli's dominant championship lead of 66 points over Hamilton.

Next Episode: Barcelona Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.

Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Barcelona predictions!

]]>261b621d-92bd-4c32-ab95-ea0daf81b7c9Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:54:31 GMT<p>Brandon and Alex previewed the Barcelona Grand Prix, breaking down what to expect at Circuit de Catalunya with the 2026 regulations. The track is known for magnifying car strengths and weaknesses, making it a true test of which teams have the best overall package heading into the European season.</p><p>They discussed the latest news including Hadjar being cleared of a red flag infringement after photo evidence showed Red Bull didn't change any components, and the ongoing Gasly penalty appeal situation with Alpine successfully progressing to a full hearing after F1's official timing system was found to be inaccurate.</p><p>The hosts also broke down the latest Aduo concession details, explaining how the extra development hours and cost cap increases are distributed based on how far behind each manufacturer is trailing the benchmark. Mercedes sits just under 3% behind, while other manufacturers remain unclear.</p><p>They went through their predictions for pole position, podium finishes, fastest lap, pit lane starters and finishers, plus discussed whether anyone can challenge Antonelli's dominant championship lead of 66 points over Hamilton.</p><p>Next Episode: Barcelona Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.</p><p>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Barcelona predictions!</p>yes00:20:50113Barcelona GP Preview 2026full<![CDATA[Magnificence in Monaco | Monaco GP Review 2026]]>Brandon and Alex reunited to recap the Monaco Grand Prix, breaking down one of the most chaotic and penalty-filled races in recent memory. Antonelli dominated from start to finish, extending his championship lead, while the race itself was full of drama including multiple pit lane speeding penalties, strategic blunders, and some unfortunate retirements.

The hosts discussed the key storylines including Hadjar's impressive podium finish despite nursing a power unit issue all race, Russell's frustrating day with pit lane penalties costing him a strong result, and Ferrari's disappointing weekend despite high expectations heading into Monaco.

They also covered the ongoing prediction competition, updating scores after another wild weekend, and discussed what Monaco's results mean for the championship fight going forward with Antonelli continuing to look unstoppable.

Next Episode: Barcelona Grand Prix preview and championship analysis.

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]]>666cd5a3-df2c-4574-8361-47a23f47c57aThu, 11 Jun 2026 01:40:35 GMT<p>Brandon and Alex reunited to recap the Monaco Grand Prix, breaking down one of the most chaotic and penalty-filled races in recent memory. Antonelli dominated from start to finish, extending his championship lead, while the race itself was full of drama including multiple pit lane speeding penalties, strategic blunders, and some unfortunate retirements.</p><p>The hosts discussed the key storylines including Hadjar's impressive podium finish despite nursing a power unit issue all race, Russell's frustrating day with pit lane penalties costing him a strong result, and Ferrari's disappointing weekend despite high expectations heading into Monaco.</p><p>They also covered the ongoing prediction competition, updating scores after another wild weekend, and discussed what Monaco's results mean for the championship fight going forward with Antonelli continuing to look unstoppable.</p><p>Next Episode: Barcelona Grand Prix preview and championship analysis.</p><p>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Monaco GP thoughts!</p>yes00:50:12112Magnificence in Monaco | Monaco GP Review 2026full<![CDATA[Monaco GP Preview 2026]]>I previewed the Monaco Grand Prix, breaking down what to expect at the most prestigious and challenging circuit on the calendar with the new 2026 regulations. Monaco's narrow streets and lack of overtaking opportunities make qualifying absolutely crucial, and I discussed how the energy management systems might play out on this unique layout.

I went through my predictions for pole position and race winner, knowing that track position will be everything around the streets of Monte Carlo. The circuit ranks very high for energy harvesting opportunities, which could create interesting strategic elements despite the limited passing zones.

I covered Monaco's history and why it remains special despite the processional racing, plus how the new cars might handle the tight confines.

I also discussed whether we might see any surprises or if qualifying will essentially determine the race outcome like it usually does in Monaco. With Alex still unable to join, I shared his predictions to keep our competition going.

Next Episode: Monaco Grand Prix recap and championship standings.

Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Monaco predictions!

]]>9f36dfef-f38f-4ed7-bfa1-da8bc8be0587Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:36:35 GMT<p>I previewed the Monaco Grand Prix, breaking down what to expect at the most prestigious and challenging circuit on the calendar with the new 2026 regulations. Monaco's narrow streets and lack of overtaking opportunities make qualifying absolutely crucial, and I discussed how the energy management systems might play out on this unique layout.</p><p>I went through my predictions for pole position and race winner, knowing that track position will be everything around the streets of Monte Carlo. The circuit ranks very high for energy harvesting opportunities, which could create interesting strategic elements despite the limited passing zones.</p><p>I covered Monaco's history and why it remains special despite the processional racing, plus how the new cars might handle the tight confines.</p><p>I also discussed whether we might see any surprises or if qualifying will essentially determine the race outcome like it usually does in Monaco. With Alex still unable to join, I shared his predictions to keep our competition going.</p><p>Next Episode: Monaco Grand Prix recap and championship standings.</p><p>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Monaco predictions!</p>yes00:24:32Monaco GP Preview 2026full<![CDATA[Mad Miami | Miami GP Review 2026]]>Pit Lane Start Episode 8 - Episode Summary

Host: Brandon

What We Covered

I reviewed the Miami Grand Prix weekend, breaking down all the action from the sprint weekend through the main race. Antonelli dominated with his third consecutive win, continuing his incredible start to the season, while the championship fight between him and Russell heated up even more.

I went through how our predictions played out, discussing the surprises and disappointments from the weekend. The energy management challenges at Miami created some interesting strategic battles, and I analyzed how different teams handled the heat and humidity of South Florida.

I covered the key moments that shaped both the sprint and main races, including any penalties or controversial decisions that affected the results. The track's unique characteristics definitely played a role in how the weekend unfolded, and I discussed what this means for the championship standings going forward.

I also made sure to update our prediction scores between Alex and myself, seeing who came closer to calling the Miami weekend correctly. With Antonelli's continued dominance, I talked about whether anyone can realistically challenge him for the title at this point in the season.

Next Episode: Preview of the next race weekend and continued championship analysis.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/6a0024d1385e8d5e304f0a5c6a0024d1385e8d5e304f0a5cSun, 10 May 2026 06:25:20 GMT<p>Pit Lane Start Episode 8 - Episode Summary</p><p>Host: Brandon</p><p>What We Covered</p><p>I reviewed the Miami Grand Prix weekend, breaking down all the action from the sprint weekend through the main race. Antonelli dominated with his third consecutive win, continuing his incredible start to the season, while the championship fight between him and Russell heated up even more.</p><p>I went through how our predictions played out, discussing the surprises and disappointments from the weekend. The energy management challenges at Miami created some interesting strategic battles, and I analyzed how different teams handled the heat and humidity of South Florida.</p><p>I covered the key moments that shaped both the sprint and main races, including any penalties or controversial decisions that affected the results. The track's unique characteristics definitely played a role in how the weekend unfolded, and I discussed what this means for the championship standings going forward.</p><p>I also made sure to update our prediction scores between Alex and myself, seeing who came closer to calling the Miami weekend correctly. With Antonelli's continued dominance, I talked about whether anyone can realistically challenge him for the title at this point in the season.</p><p>Next Episode: Preview of the next race weekend and continued championship analysis.</p><p>Thanks for listening and hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Miami GP thoughts!</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:33:2918Mad Miami | Miami GP Review 2026full<![CDATA[Suzuka Shuffle | Japanese GP Review 2026]]>We recapped the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, breaking down Kimi's weekend with pole position and victory.

We discussed how the energy management challenges at Suzuka played out during the race, with some drivers struggling more than others with the limited harvesting opportunities. The track's unforgiving nature caught out a few drivers, and we analyzed the key moments that shaped the race outcome.

Next Episode: Miami Grand Prix preview and continued championship analysis.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69cf2859f44b357ce95d741c69cf2859f44b357ce95d741cFri, 03 Apr 2026 02:39:33 GMT<p>We recapped the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, breaking down Kimi's weekend with pole position and victory.</p><p>We discussed how the energy management challenges at Suzuka played out during the race, with some drivers struggling more than others with the limited harvesting opportunities. The track's unforgiving nature caught out a few drivers, and we analyzed the key moments that shaped the race outcome.</p><p>Next Episode: Miami Grand Prix preview and continued championship analysis.</p><p>Email us at plsf1pod@gmail.com with your Japan GP thoughts!</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:29:4616Suzuka Shuffle | Japanese GP Review 2026full<![CDATA[Japanese GP preview 2026]]>We previewed the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, breaking down what to expect from the challenging circuit with the new 2026 regulations. We discussed how Suzuka's characteristics will test the energy management systems, ranking 21st out of 24 tracks for harvesting, and what that means for race strategy.

We made our predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and race winner, plus talked about which drivers and teams might struggle or excel at this old-school track. The narrow, unforgiving nature of Suzuka with grass and gravel could create some interesting moments with the new cars.

We also touched on the two races potentially being rescheduled and what that might mean for the championship fight.

Key Topics

Suzuka circuit preview and 2026 car challenges, energy harvesting difficulties at the track, pole and race predictions, which teams might excel or struggle, potential race rescheduling impact

Japanese Grand Prix recap and analysis.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69c4ba52fe9984dbaed33d1569c4ba52fe9984dbaed33d15Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:47:14 GMT<p>We previewed the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, breaking down what to expect from the challenging circuit with the new 2026 regulations. We discussed how Suzuka's characteristics will test the energy management systems, ranking 21st out of 24 tracks for harvesting, and what that means for race strategy.</p><p>We made our predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and race winner, plus talked about which drivers and teams might struggle or excel at this old-school track. The narrow, unforgiving nature of Suzuka with grass and gravel could create some interesting moments with the new cars.</p><p>We also touched on the two races potentially being rescheduled and what that might mean for the championship fight.</p><p>Key Topics</p><p> Suzuka circuit preview and 2026 car challenges, energy harvesting difficulties at the track, pole and race predictions, which teams might excel or struggle, potential race rescheduling impact</p><p> Japanese Grand Prix recap and analysis.</p><p>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Suzuka predictions!</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:26:5015Japanese GP preview 2026full<![CDATA[Canadian GP preview 2026]]>I previewed the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, breaking down what to expect at this classic Montreal circuit with the new 2026 regulations. The track's stop-and-go layout with heavy braking zones and long straights should create interesting energy management challenges.

I went through my predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and race winner, discussing how the circuit characteristics might favor certain teams. Canada ranks 11th out of 24 tracks for energy usage, sitting in the middle for harvesting opportunities, which could make strategy crucial.

I also covered some circuit history, including the famous Wall of Champions and how the track's unforgiving nature might catch out drivers still adapting to the new cars. With Alex unable to make it again, I shared his predictions to keep our season-long competition going.

The narrow track with no runoff areas could create some exciting moments, and I discussed whether we might see any surprises in the championship fight between Antonelli and Russell.

Next Episode: Canadian Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/6a0fe5d842bb55037b2da08e6a0fe5d842bb55037b2da08eFri, 22 May 2026 05:13:19 GMT<p>I previewed the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, breaking down what to expect at this classic Montreal circuit with the new 2026 regulations. The track's stop-and-go layout with heavy braking zones and long straights should create interesting energy management challenges.</p><p>I went through my predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and race winner, discussing how the circuit characteristics might favor certain teams. Canada ranks 11th out of 24 tracks for energy usage, sitting in the middle for harvesting opportunities, which could make strategy crucial.</p><p>I also covered some circuit history, including the famous Wall of Champions and how the track's unforgiving nature might catch out drivers still adapting to the new cars. With Alex unable to make it again, I shared his predictions to keep our season-long competition going.</p><p>The narrow track with no runoff areas could create some exciting moments, and I discussed whether we might see any surprises in the championship fight between Antonelli and Russell.</p><p>Next Episode: Canadian Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.</p><p>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Canada predictions!</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:16:0319Canadian GP preview 2026full<![CDATA[Crazy Canada | Canadian GP Review 2026]]>I recapped the Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, breaking down all the action from Montreal. The race delivered some exciting moments with the challenging stop-and-go layout creating strategic battles throughout the field.

I went through how my predictions played out compared to the actual results, discussing the surprises and key moments that shaped the weekend. The energy management challenges at Canada created some interesting dynamics, and I analyzed how different teams handled the circuit's unique demands.

I covered the championship implications with the ongoing battle between the front runners, plus any notable performances from the midfield teams.

I also updated the prediction scores between Alex and myself, seeing who called the Canadian weekend more accurately. With the season progressing, I talked about how the championship fight is developing and what trends we're seeing emerge.

Next Episode: Preview of the next race weekend and continued championship analysis.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/6a1a776cad55909da6fd523e6a1a776cad55909da6fd523eSat, 30 May 2026 05:37:20 GMT<p>I recapped the Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, breaking down all the action from Montreal. The race delivered some exciting moments with the challenging stop-and-go layout creating strategic battles throughout the field.</p><p>I went through how my predictions played out compared to the actual results, discussing the surprises and key moments that shaped the weekend. The energy management challenges at Canada created some interesting dynamics, and I analyzed how different teams handled the circuit's unique demands.</p><p>I covered the championship implications with the ongoing battle between the front runners, plus any notable performances from the midfield teams.</p><p>I also updated the prediction scores between Alex and myself, seeing who called the Canadian weekend more accurately. With the season progressing, I talked about how the championship fight is developing and what trends we're seeing emerge.</p><p>Next Episode: Preview of the next race weekend and continued championship analysis.</p><p>Thanks for listening and hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Canadian GP thoughts!</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:28:09110Crazy Canada | Canadian GP Review 2026full<![CDATA[Miami GP preview 2026]]>Pit Lane Start Episode 7 - Episode Summary

Host: Brandon


I previewed the Miami Grand Prix, discussing how the street circuit characteristics around Hard Rock Stadium might shake up the championship fight. With 19 turns and 53 laps of mostly mid to high-speed corners, I broke down which drivers and teams might excel on this unique layout.

I made my predictions for the sprint weekend format, covering both sprint qualifying and the sprint race itself, plus my main race forecasts. The track ranks 12th out of 24 for energy usage, sitting right in the middle for power deployment challenges with the new regulations.

I also discussed some interesting Miami GP history, including how the front row has never won since the race started in 2022, and what that might mean for this year's pole sitter. The heat and humidity could also play a factor in both car performance and driver endurance. I went through my predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and how many cars might start from the pit lane or finish the race.

Alex wasn't here this week but sent me his predictions so we can keep score on our season-long competition. I covered everything from Antonelli's chances of continuing his strong form to whether Mercedes can maintain their dominance in the Miami heat. We also touched on a few personnel changes around the paddock, and I also attempted to explain the regulation tweaks for Miami.

Next Episode: Miami Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69f42e448466468ab018ef8e69f42e448466468ab018ef8eFri, 01 May 2026 04:38:31 GMT<p>Pit Lane Start Episode 7 - Episode Summary</p><p>Host: Brandon</p><br /><p>I previewed the Miami Grand Prix, discussing how the street circuit characteristics around Hard Rock Stadium might shake up the championship fight. With 19 turns and 53 laps of mostly mid to high-speed corners, I broke down which drivers and teams might excel on this unique layout.</p><p>I made my predictions for the sprint weekend format, covering both sprint qualifying and the sprint race itself, plus my main race forecasts. The track ranks 12th out of 24 for energy usage, sitting right in the middle for power deployment challenges with the new regulations.</p><p>I also discussed some interesting Miami GP history, including how the front row has never won since the race started in 2022, and what that might mean for this year's pole sitter. The heat and humidity could also play a factor in both car performance and driver endurance. I went through my predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and how many cars might start from the pit lane or finish the race.</p><p>Alex wasn't here this week but sent me his predictions so we can keep score on our season-long competition. I covered everything from Antonelli's chances of continuing his strong form to whether Mercedes can maintain their dominance in the Miami heat. We also touched on a few personnel changes around the paddock, and I also attempted to explain the regulation tweaks for Miami.</p><p>Next Episode: Miami Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.</p><p>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Miami predictions!</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:29:3217Miami GP preview 2026full<![CDATA[Showdown in Shanghai | Chinese GP Review 2026]]>What We Covered

We recapped the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, breaking down all the drama from practice through the main race. Antonelli took his first F1 pole and win, while George Russell finished second and Hamilton got his first Ferrari podium. We discussed the sprint race action, qualifying surprises, and race strategy decisions.

Big topics included Verstappen's struggles all weekend and McLaren's disaster weekend with reliability issues keeping both cars out of the race entirely.

We also covered some forgotten details from Australia, penalties we missed. Listen to the end as there was breaking news at the end of the pod


Key Topics

  • Chinese GP sprint and main race breakdown
  • Antonelli's breakthrough pole and victory
  • Hamilton's first Ferrari podium celebration
  • Verstappen and Red Bull's continued struggles
  • McLaren's reliability nightmare weekend

Hot Takes

  • Debate over whether Antonelli is ready for a title fight with Russell
  • Discussion of Mercedes' true pace vs sandbagging
  • Predictions for how the championship battle will develop

Next Episode: Japanese Grand Prix preview.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69bcb8601861d127d58e850b69bcb8601861d127d58e850bFri, 20 Mar 2026 03:00:48 GMT<h2><strong>What We Covered</strong></h2><p>We recapped the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, breaking down all the drama from practice through the main race. Antonelli took his first F1 pole and win, while George Russell finished second and Hamilton got his first Ferrari podium. We discussed the sprint race action, qualifying surprises, and race strategy decisions.</p><p>Big topics included Verstappen's struggles all weekend and McLaren's disaster weekend with reliability issues keeping both cars out of the race entirely.</p><p>We also covered some forgotten details from Australia, penalties we missed. Listen to the end as there was breaking news at the end of the pod</p><p><br /></p><h2><strong>Key Topics</strong></h2><ul><li>Chinese GP sprint and main race breakdown</li><li>Antonelli's breakthrough pole and victory</li><li>Hamilton's first Ferrari podium celebration</li><li>Verstappen and Red Bull's continued struggles</li><li>McLaren's reliability nightmare weekend</li></ul><h2><strong>Hot Takes</strong></h2><ul><li>Debate over whether Antonelli is ready for a title fight with Russell</li><li>Discussion of Mercedes' true pace vs sandbagging</li><li>Predictions for how the championship battle will develop</li></ul><p><strong>Next Episode:</strong> Japanese Grand Prix preview.</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:47:0314Showdown in Shanghai | Chinese GP Review 2026full<![CDATA[Yo-Yoing in the outback | Australian GP Review 2026]]>We broke down the wild Australian Grand Prix weekend, starting with all the chaos from practice and qualifying. From Piastri's software issues in FP1 to Verstappen's crash that sent him to the medical center, this weekend had everything. We analyzed the controversial moments.

We discussed Ferrari's incredible pace, Mercedes' dominance with Russell on pole, and why Aston Martin continues to be a complete disaster.

We also made our predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix, going through sprint and main race forecasts, plus our thoughts on how the championship fight might evolve.


Key Topics

  • Australian GP practice and qualifying chaos breakdown
  • Team performance analysis (Mercedes strong, Aston Martin struggling)
  • Chinese GP predictions for sprint and main race
  • Championship implications going forward

Hot Takes

  • We disagreed on whether Ferrari left both drivers out too long during strategy
  • Different predictions for who will dominate in China


Next Episode: Chinese Grand Prix recap and looking ahead to the rest of the season.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69b3730625f345603a4767c769b3730625f345603a4767c7Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:14:35 GMT<p>We broke down the wild Australian Grand Prix weekend, starting with all the chaos from practice and qualifying. From Piastri's software issues in FP1 to Verstappen's crash that sent him to the medical center, this weekend had everything. We analyzed the controversial moments.</p><p>We discussed Ferrari's incredible pace, Mercedes' dominance with Russell on pole, and why Aston Martin continues to be a complete disaster.</p><p>We also made our predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix, going through sprint and main race forecasts, plus our thoughts on how the championship fight might evolve.</p><p><br /></p><h2><strong>Key Topics</strong></h2><ul><li>Australian GP practice and qualifying chaos breakdown</li><li>Team performance analysis (Mercedes strong, Aston Martin struggling)</li><li>Chinese GP predictions for sprint and main race</li><li>Championship implications going forward</li></ul><h2><strong>Hot Takes</strong></h2><ul><li>We disagreed on whether Ferrari left both drivers out too long during strategy</li><li>Different predictions for who will dominate in China</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Next Episode:</strong> Chinese Grand Prix recap and looking ahead to the rest of the season.</p><p><em>Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your thoughts on the Aussie GP chaos!</em></p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:29:1913Yo-Yoing in the outback | Australian GP Review 2026full<![CDATA[New Regs, New Hope]]>In our debut episode, we dove deep into the massive regulation changes coming to F1 in 2026 and what they mean for the sport. We broke down the new 50/50 power split between combustion engines and electric motors, explained why the removal of MGU-H is going to bring back turbo lag, and discussed how active aerodynamics will completely change racing strategy.

We also analyzed the pre-season testing results, looking at which teams completed the most laps and what that tells us about reliability heading into the season. Some teams impressed (looking at you, Haas), while others had us seriously worried (sorry, Aston Martin).

The big segment was our full constructor championship predictions, ranking all 11 teams from worst to first. We had some hot takes, including whether Haas could actually challenge for podiums and if Aston Martin's star-studded lineup can overcome their disastrous testing performance.

Next Episode: We'll be covering the Australian GP and seeing how our predictions hold up when the cars hit the track for real.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69a922e75fb5962408cee2ba69a922e75fb5962408cee2baThu, 05 Mar 2026 06:29:59 GMT<p>In our debut episode, we dove deep into the massive regulation changes coming to F1 in 2026 and what they mean for the sport. We broke down the new 50/50 power split between combustion engines and electric motors, explained why the removal of MGU-H is going to bring back turbo lag, and discussed how active aerodynamics will completely change racing strategy.</p><p>We also analyzed the pre-season testing results, looking at which teams completed the most laps and what that tells us about reliability heading into the season. Some teams impressed (looking at you, Haas), while others had us seriously worried (sorry, Aston Martin).</p><p>The big segment was our full constructor championship predictions, ranking all 11 teams from worst to first. We had some hot takes, including whether Haas could actually challenge for podiums and if Aston Martin's star-studded lineup can overcome their disastrous testing performance.</p><p><strong>Next Episode:</strong> We'll be covering the Australian GP and seeing how our predictions hold up when the cars hit the track for real.</p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:22:1411New Regs, New Hopefull<![CDATA[Down under, up for grabs]]>We went driver-by-driver through our 2026 championship predictions, ranking all 22 drivers from worst to first. Lots of disagreement on where drivers will land, especially around Aston Martin (Alex thinks they're doomed, Brandon has more faith), Red Bull's Isaac Hadjar, and whether Haas can actually challenge for podiums.

We also made our Australian GP predictions for pole position, podium finishes, fastest lap, and how many cars will actually finish the race. Spoiler: we're expecting some chaos in Melbourne.


  • Complete driver championship rankings (22nd to 1st)
  • Australian GP weekend prediction
  • Alex thinks both Aston Martins will start from the pit lane
  • Alex also predicts only 11 cars will finish the Australian GP
  • One of us has Esteban Ocon finishing 3rd in the championship


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]]>https://shows.acast.com/pit-lane-start-f1-podcast/episodes/69aa37997036d73902d5e2c869aa37997036d73902d5e2c8Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:10:33 GMT<p>We went driver-by-driver through our 2026 championship predictions, ranking all 22 drivers from worst to first. Lots of disagreement on where drivers will land, especially around Aston Martin (Alex thinks they're doomed, Brandon has more faith), Red Bull's Isaac Hadjar, and whether Haas can actually challenge for podiums.</p><p>We also made our Australian GP predictions for pole position, podium finishes, fastest lap, and how many cars will actually finish the race. Spoiler: we're expecting some chaos in Melbourne.</p><p><br /></p><ul><li>Complete driver championship rankings (22nd to 1st)</li><li>Australian GP weekend prediction</li><li>Alex thinks both Aston Martins will start from the pit lane</li><li>Alex also predicts only 11 cars will finish the Australian GP</li><li>One of us has Esteban Ocon finishing 3rd in the championship</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Connect with the PIt Laners:</p><p>X- @plsf1pod</p><p>email- plsflpod@gmail.com</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:16:3912Down under, up for grabsfull