The Pits Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to The Pits! We'll be bridging the gap between F1 & IndyCar thru the lens of an F1 Motorsports Journalist and his American friend. The show will include driver interviews, insider knowledge, and of course breaking down each race. Follow us on Twitter @ThePitsPod & on Instagram @ThePitsPodcast. Email us at pitspodcast@gmail.com
Alex and Rory recap racing's crown jewels as the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix went in two very different directions. From nearly 650 on-track passes in Indy to the top 10 drivers in Monaco finishing where they started, these two races are incredibly different, but they reflect the health of both racing series.
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Alex and Rory break down the shocking news from IndyCar regarding Team Penske's illegal use of push-to-pass by Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, the aftermath, and what happens next. Plus the F1 Drivers' market heats up as Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari continues to send shockwaves.
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Alex and Rory preview what should be IndyCar's most exciting season yet, both on and off track, with the top teams separating themselves from the field and IndyCar's future in the balance. Will Andretti's 3-car team solve their woes? Will O'Ward and Rossi elevate McLaren to the top? Does Scotty Mac take the championship fight to Josef Newgarden? Can anyone stop Alex Palou? (Just McLaren's lawyers!
But first... F1 is in chaos. FIA President under two separate interference investigations. Jos Verstappen vs Christian Horner, Max to Mercedes? We're only one race into the season and it's going to be a long one!
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Rory and Alex preview what could be F1's wildest season yet. From off-track to on-track, there's plenty to chat about in this episode where the duo preview how the paddock will shape-up, whether or not Max will run away with the championship, and who could be contending with Red Bull. (And yes, we talk Christian Horner).
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In a jam-packed episode, Motorsport Journalist Rory Smith and Alex Mack cover the silliest move of any season as Lewis Hamilton is announced as a Ferrari driver starting 2025, leaving the Mercedes F1 team. In what appeared to be a rushed announcement to stop leaks through the media, both teams confirmed subsequent media reports that the 7-time Formula One World Champion will now be in red.
In earlier news this week that shook the racing world, F1 not only rejected Andretti Global's bid for the grid in 2025, they also made a fool of themselves with their public release of their rejection letter. Alex and Rory discuss how the move signifies to the motorsport world that any hope of Formula One turning their new found financial success for the bettering of a more competitive series, this might be the last straw.
Finally, the duo break down the 24 Hours of Le Mans and discuss IMSA and WEC's continued growth and success as series.
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Rory and Alex share an update about the Track Chat show heading into 2024, including the launch of the Track Chat Substack.
In this episode, Rory and Alex take a look at the year ahead for Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA/WEC, and Formula E. They discuss what the major themes of these racing series will be, who they expect to take a leap, and who might be searching for a ride in 2025.
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Alex and Rory sit down with McLaren CEO Zak Brown to talk about McLaren's rise in the 2023 F1 season, what being a McLaren driver means, what he saw in Oscar Piastri, where IndyCar goes from here, and what we can expect from McLaren's racing teams in the future.
Taken from the 2023 Velocity Invitational
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Before this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix, listen to an exclusive interview of Lando Norris and Zak Brown on the upcoming race and how prepared McLaren is for the new track.
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Alex and Rory discuss the Brazilian Grand Prix, which once again delivered an exciting race. From Charles Leclerc's woes to the fantastic battle between Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso, the duo share their thoughts on one of the final races of the season. They also discuss IndyCar's latest silly season developments, Formula E's testing results, and what to look for in the next season of IMSA.
Finally, Alex and Rory share their plans to attend The Velocity Invitational in Sonoma, California from November 10-12 where they will interview a suite of drivers and motorsport figures from Indy 500 Winner Alex Rossi to McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
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Rory and Alex catch-up with FIA Formula E Presenter Saunders Carmichael-Brown joins the Track Chat podcast to breakdown Andretti Global's rise across Formula E and their hopes to enter the F1 grid. Saunders breaks down the upcoming Formula E season, including Nick de Vries return and how teams might fare with the second season of the third generation chassis. Finally, Rory and Alex take Saunders for their Track Walk question of the show.
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In this episode of Track Chat... Rory and Alex break down the Singapore and Japan Grand Prix where Red Bull saw their dominance vanish... for a week until it was reclaimed in dominant fashion at Suzuka. The duo also discuss the future of Red Bull Racing and how Oscar Piastri's success may have teams reconsidering bringing on a veteran driver. Finally, Alex and Rory break down the greatest question in Formula One history.
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Welcome to Track Chat, powered by Hoodpin! This podcast will cover the world of motorsport from super speedway to winding circuit. From IndyCar to F1 to Le Mans and Goodwood Revival, Rory and Alex chat about the happenings of the motorsport world.
In this episode, Rory and Alex break down the IndyCar finale with Alex Palou running away with the championship. Alex shares his wishlist for what needs to change in IndyCar for it to thrive and the duo break down the silliest of seasons in IndyCar driver movement. Finally, Rory gives a recap of Goodwood Revival and why Jimmie Johnson was dressed up like it was 1932.
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Rory and Alex break down two very different Grand Prix's in F1's Spanish GP and IndyCar's Detroit GP and what each sport wishes they had from the other. Switching gears, the duo then discuss the 100th Anniversary of Le Mans and all that viewers can expect from hypercars and the Garage 56 team.
Coming off of the greatest weekend in motorsports, Rory and Alex break down the two iconic races in Monaco and Indianapolis. The former showing that change is needed at the legendary track and the latter cementing itself as the world's greatest race.
F1 Motorsports Journalist Rory Smith and his American friend Alex Mack chat about the ludicrous IndyCar race in Texas, what their favorite personnel switch would be in F1, and if McLaren's IndyCar Team President is actually who they need in F1 to turn things around.
F1 Motorsports Journalist Rory Smith and amateur IndyCar fan Alex Mack talk about the start of the F1 season... from the surprise of Aston Martin's back-to-back podiums to Red Bull's dominance to Mercedes still not having any sidepods... this season has already given us a lot to talk about. The duo also speak about about the IndyCar season and what the sport needs to do in order to latch onto the hype that F1 has brought.
F1 Motorsport Journalist Rory Smith and Alex Mack discuss the chaos that is motorsport's silly season of drivers shuffling around from team-to-team (Even getting sued by some!). The duo also discuss McLaren Racing's crowded driver line-up, Ferrari's meltdown(s) and IndyCar's championship race.
Rory and Alex chat about what lays ahead for the two predominant open wheel motorsport series and the challenges that they face. From F1's latest controversies involving former world champions to IndyCar's staffing shortage, the series are more popular than ever, but can they keep themselves out of their own way?
In this week's episode, Alex and Rory discuss the state of motorsport in the USA, as Formula 1 heads to Miami for their inaugural grand prix in the sunshine state.
- What's really caused the massive uptick in interest in F1?
- How can IndyCar use F1's momentum to bolster their sport?
- What drivers/teams will help tie F1 & IndyCar together?
- Will there be a real American team or American driver on the grid in 2023?
Will anyone be able to match Ferrari and Charles Leclerc this season?
Can Red Bull overcome their engine reliability woes?
Has Mercedes luck ran out?
Was the Australian GP a bit of an aberration for McLaren?
Rory and Alex dive into the Formula 1 championship after three races and where the paddock stands. They also recap IndyCar's latest race at Long Beach, where Josef Newgarden and Team Penske made it three-in-a-row and how Andretti's pit stop troubles continue to put the team behind the eight ball.
Motorsport journalist Rory Smith and Alex Mack break down the first two weeks of the Formula 1 Season at Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Where does each team stand after the first two races of the season? Biggest surprises and disappointments across the entire paddock. Will Mercedes be able to compete for the constructor's championship? Can Red Bull's powertrain survive F1's long schedule? Should Ferrari fans get 2022 World Champion tattoos already?
Motorsports journalist Rory Smith and Alex Mack preview the first race of the 2022 Formula Season, the Bahrain Grand Prix, as well as IndyCar's next stop at Texas Motor Speedway.
The duo preview what to look out for in both races, give their podium predictions, and discuss what could be motorsports' silliest silly season, ever.
1:04 - Pit Stop
2:14 - Bahrain Testing
6:04 - McLaren Drama
8:30 - Bahrain GP Preview
18:10 - XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway (IndyCar)
26:06 - Chequered Flag
Motorsports Journalist Rory Smith and Alex Mack dive into the 2022 F1 Season, working through each team in the paddock, starting with the return of Kevin Magnussen and the Haas F1 team all the way up to the reigning constructor's champion, Mercedes. Rory and Alex break down the drivers under the most pressure this season and who has the most to prove.
Motorsports Journalist Rory Smith and Alex Mack recap the IndyCar season opener in St Petersburg, Florida; where Scott McLaughlin won from pole. The duo call out the winners and losers from the weekend, including the surprise letdown of Arrow McLaren SP. We also look at the F1 test results from Barcelona and how Ferrari and McLaren hope to shake things up between Red Bull and Mercedes. Finally, we finish with some speculation on what will happen with Haas and if we see Colton Herta or Pato O'Ward in F1.
Motorsports Journalist Rory Smith and his American friend Alex Mack kick off the new The Pits Podcast with the news around Michael Andretti's submission to enter F1 in 2024, the latest from the various F1 livery/aero reveals around the paddock, a preview of the St. Pete season opener for IndyCar, and much more!
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Welcome to The Pits! We'll be bridging the gap between F1 & IndyCar thru the lens of an F1 Motorsports Journalist and his American friend. The show will include driver interviews, insider knowledge, and of course breaking down each race.
Follow us on Twitter @ThePitsPod & on Instagram @ThePitsPodcast.
Email us at pitspodcast@gmail.com