Episode 41 presented by St Hugo, features McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo ahead of this week’s Monaco Grand Prix, joining us to remember his memorable Monte Carlo win in 2018 and the despair of missing out in 2016, discuss what makes Monaco such a challenge and explain why it has been his most successful Formula 1® circuit.
George Russell remembers his 2019 F1® debut for Williams in Australia, reflects on the lessons learned from his memorable stand-in appearance at Mercedes, talks about his rivalries with peers like Lando Norris and reveals why he wanted a director role in the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association alongside Sebastian Vettel.
Australia’s reigning Formula 3® World Champion and Formula 2® racer Oscar Piastri discusses how soon he could graduate to Formula 1®, the influence compatriot Mark Webber has had on his career, winning on his first weekend in F2® in Bahrain and the strongest memories from his first taste of F1® machinery in 2020.
Haas F1® team principal Guenther Steiner reflects on the American team’s debut in Australia in 2016, explains why he’s looking ahead to the 2022 Formula 1® regulation changes, assesses rookie drivers Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin, and talks about his increased profile from the ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ Netflix series.
Episode 33 presented by Gulf Oil features Imola Grand Prix podium finisher Lando Norris, who joins us to discuss McLaren’s new fight at the front of the grid, reminisce on his 2019 F1® debut in Australia, talk about his connection to the fans through streaming, and test his knowledge of new teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
Former F1® racer and esteemed TV commentator Martin Brundle reflects on the lessons learned working with Murray Walker, discusses Lewis Hamilton’s future, weighs in on the planned rule changes for 2022 and assesses whether Daniel Ricciardo’s switch to McLaren is the right move.
James Gay-Rees, the award-winning executive producer of Formula 1: Drive To Survive, joins us to discuss Season 3 of the acclaimed Netflix documentary, the challenges of filming in 2020 during a pandemic, the future of the series, and what happens behind the scenes.
Ten-time Grand Prix winner Gerhard Berger joins us to reflect on his 14-year F1® career, shares memories of his time at Ferrari and McLaren, and reminisce about his two victories in Australia. We also wrap up a dramatic showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the F1® season-opener in Bahrain.
Season 2 of In the Fast Lane begins by previewing the 2021 F1® season with Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz, who looks at Mercedes’ pre-season struggles, Daniel Ricciardo’s early impact at McLaren, and whether Ferrari can bounce back at the first race of the season in Bahrain.
Daniel Ricciardo joins us to rank the 10 best Formula 1® drivers of 2020, reflects on the end of his two-year stint at Renault, looks ahead to joining McLaren for 2021, and answers questions from our listeners.
Three-time F1® race-winner and Sky Sports TV analyst Johnny Herbert joins us to break down Sergio Perez’s maiden win at a dramatic Sakhir GP, discusses George Russell’s starring role as Lewis Hamilton’s stand-in, and talks about the F1® prospects of Mick Schumacher after his F2® title win last weekend.
Australia’s 1980 Formula 1® World Champion Alan Jones joins us to reminisce on his title-winning days at Williams, discusses Lewis Hamilton’s hunger and Daniel Ricciardo’s move from Renault, while we wrap up a dramatic Bahrain GP and Romain Grosjean’s great escape with Formula 1® journalist and podcast host, Tom Clarkson.
Episode 21 presented by spokes.com.au features MotoGPâ„¢ race-winner and Fox Sports TV analyst Chris Vermeulen as he joins us to wrap up the 2020 season, debate who should make and miss out on the top 10 riders of the year, and look ahead to 2021.
Episode 20 presented by spokes.com.au features Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016 winner Cal Crutchlow as he joins us to reflect on the final races of his 10-year MotoGPâ„¢ career, what makes Marc Marquez the sport’s standout rider, Jack Miller’s future world championship chances and the fondest memories of his podiums at Phillip Island.
Racing Point CEO and team principal Otmar Szafnauer discusses his team’s impressive season and the impact Sebastian Vettel will have on Aston Martin in 2021, and we consider Lewis Hamilton’s short and long-term future with the BBC’s chief F1® writer, Andrew Benson.
Episode 18 presented by spokes.com.au features Suzuki’s MotoGPâ„¢ World Championship leader Joan Mir, as he joins us to talk about his title chances and why this season has been so unpredictable, while we preview the final three races of 2020 with MotoGPâ„¢ pit lane TV reporter, Simon Crafar.
Felipe Massa remembers his days as Michael Schumacher’s teammate at Ferrari, compares Schumacher with Lewis Hamilton after Hamilton broke Schumacher’s F1® win record in Portugal, and recalls his title near-miss at home in the unforgettable 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Episode 16 presented by spokes.com.au features American 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz joins us to wrap up Alex Rins’ win for Suzuki at the Aragon GP, the impact Marc Marquez’s absence has had on the 2020 title contenders and which first-time MotoGPâ„¢ winner has impressed him most this season.