Motorsport News Podcast

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is back for 2023! Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack all the big news, including… - The plan behind Supercars’ last-minute Gen3 parity tests - Why teams are unlikely to make the shakedown deadlines - What really caused Jake Kostecki’s departure from Tickford - Tickford’s decision to opt for Declan Fraser over Zak Best - Triple Eight’s signing of Richie Stanaway to partner SVG - How the Bathurst 12 Hour grid is shaping up - Michael Andretti’s bold Formula 1 bid with GM Also in this episode, AVL chats with Stanaway and the boys dip into the Castrol Mailbag and reveal their first Castrol Stars of the Week for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast for 2022 dives into one of the biggest bombshells of the season; reigning Bathurst-winning co-driver Garth Tander’s defection from Triple Eight to Grove Racing. Host Andrew van Leeuwen chats to Tander and is joined by V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus to make sense of the shock switch. Also on this week’s show, the boys discuss… - What Triple Eight does next. Is Scott McLaughlin really an option? - Whether an ‘outsider’ is the right call for DJR CEO - The inaugural MNews Awards, recapping the season - S5000’s unusual calendar for 2023 AVL also has some breaking news on NZ’s Toyota Racing Series. All that plus What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the news headlines from around the motorsport world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast features a debrief of a big weekend at the VALO Adelaide 500. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack a host of hot topics, including… - How SVG went rogue with his mighty burnout - What Supercars would look like without SVG - Why a win silences Broc Feeney doubters - The title-deciding clash in S5000 - Supercars’ Gen3 aero parity storm - A controversial Bathurst rule proposal - Why Supercars retro round won’t return in 2023 - Supercars’ push for a Singapore GP slot - The surprise hero from Supercars’ Gala Awards Plus hear from Broc Feeney, Shane van Gisbergen and Repco CEO Wayne Bryant, the latest What Caught My Eye on My105, a unique Motorsport News Mailbag, the Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast previews the reborn Adelaide 500. Event CEO Mark Warren tells podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen about what to expect this week, and hints at the South Australian Motorsport Board’s plans for the future. AVL and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus also take you behind the news of the week, including: - SVG taking #1 for Holden’s final roar - Supercars’ two-day versus three-day event debate - Why there’s no more SuperNight at Wanneroo - How NZ’s Supercars future can be saved - The sweet and sour of the Sandown 500’s return - Why Daniel Ricciardo has moved back to Red Bull All that plus What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the news headlines from around the motorsport world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is a Q&A episode, where the boys tackle your questions. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus dive into a heap of topics, including… - The return of circuit racing at Calder Park - A Supercars scholarship system - The 2023 Supercars calendar - Dick Johnson Racing’s driver line-up - Spicing up Supercars pit strategy - The fate of two Supercars street race projects - SpeedSeries’ profile problem AVL also chats to Supercars’ newest rookie Cam Hill about his Matt Stone Racing deal and gets the lowdown on World Superbikes at Phillip Island from V8 Sleuth’s Will Dale. Plus the latest instalments of What Caught My Eye on My105 and Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast reveals an exciting new Supercars signing! Host Andrew van Leeuwen speaks to BRT boss Tim Blanchard and driver Aaron Love about their Super2 deal for 2023 and plans to propel the Porsche young gun into the Supercars Championship as soon as 2024. Also on the pod this week, AVL and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss… - The thrilling TCR finale at Bathurst - Why they can’t get enough of Trans Am - What the TCR World Tour means for Australia - The ban on P-platers driving Supercars - Flashpoints from the Brazilian Grand Prix Plus a chat with relieved TCR Australia champ Tony D’Alberto, the latest instalments of What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week, and all the motorsport news headlines from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast the boys reveal plans for a new Supercars reality TV program. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus outline the key players beyond the show, why it’ll be different to previous efforts and whether it can have the same impact on Supercars as Drive to Survive has on Formula 1. There’s plenty of other news and analysis too, including… - an exciting new technology coming to Supercars TV broadcasts - the latest in the saga between Peter Adderton and Supercars - a look ahead to the new teammate battle at PremiAir Racing - what to watch out for at this weekend's Bathurst International Plus the latest instalments of What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week… and a special Silver Star of the Week nomination! my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the hot topics from the Gold Coast 500. They include… - Why Shane van Gisbergen isn’t ready to commit to Supercars beyond 2023 - SVG’s anger at Will Davison’s Turn 1 shortcut - The differing views in the debate over kerb hopping - How Erebus’ appeal oversight cost the team $10,000 - MSR’s signing for the final seat on the 2023 Supercars grid - Why Peter Adderton’s push for the final TRC may fall short - Supercars’ pledge to ban fans over bad behaviour There’s also chats with Nick Percat and Barry Ryan, the latest motorsport news headlines from around the world, What Caught My Eye on My105, the Motorsport News Mailbag (featuring a major NASCAR controversy), Castrol Stars of the Week and more! my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Gold Coast 500 time! After three long years, racing returns to the streets of Surfers Paradise this weekend. Castrol Motorsport News podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dig into the latest news and views ahead of the action. They have the latest on the 2023 Supercars calendar, including the return of the Sandown 500 and the ongoing saga over New Zealand. David Reynolds joins the pod to talk Gold Coast, Grove Racing’s form and the rise of his 2023 teammate Matt Payne. Elsewhere, AVL and Stefan discuss the latest from the SpeedSeries, namely the ‘unification’ of event names, a new calendar and TCR Australia’s hybrid plan. The boys also dig out two more great picks for the popular What Grabbed My Eye on my105 segment, thrash out a plan to shake up Supercars thanks to a cracking Motorsport News Mailbag question and name their Castrol Stars of the Week. All this plus the latest news headlines and results from a busy weekend around the motorsport world. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another jam-packed episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Connor O’Brien dissect the latest twists in the Supercars silly season, including what PremiAir Racing’s lineup will look like in 2023 with news of Chris Pither’s exit from the squad. AVL also talks to Boost Mobile boss Peter Adderton about his continuing push to secure the currently vacant 26th spot on the championship grid for next year. The boys also chat about the return of all-pro lineups for next year’s Bathurst 12 Hour and the big change made for the 2022 race that the organisers are not rolling back for 2023. We also hear from MotoGP star Jack Miller after his heartbreaking early exit from the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, the boys pick their latest What Caught My Eye on My105, answer a question from the Motorsport News Mailbag and award their Castrol Stars of the Week. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast runs through all the latest news and views following the Repco Bathurst 1000. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus run through the big talking points from race week, including Jamie Whincup replacing Broc Feeney for qualifying, the cancellation of the Top 10 Shootout, the early-race carnage and Brodie Kostecki’s clash with Cam Waters. The boys also check out the new Gen3 Ford Mustang, ponder Richie Stanaway’s future and the discuss the elephant in the room regarding Supercars safety. Hear also from Bathurst winners Shane van Gisbergen and Garth Tander on their triumph. Elsewhere there are some big Formula 1 news headlines, including Daniel Ricciardo’s admission he won’t be on the grid in 2023. The boys pick their latest What Caught My Eye on My105, answer a great Motorsport News Mailbag question and award their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Bathurst week! The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast previews Australia’s Great Race – the Repco Bathurst 1000. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the hot topics, running the rule over the contenders, pretenders and the storylines to watch on and off the track. AVL chats with Mark Winterbottom to talk Bathurst, the end of the Holden versus Ford era and what will really change under Gen3. World Rally Championship expert Tom Howard also joins the podcast to give the inside line on Shane van Gisbergen’s remarkable WRC debut. The boys rip into F1’s financial fiasco, tackle a curly Motorsport News Mailbag question, reveal their Castrol Stars of the Week and debut a fun new segment – What Grabbed My Eye on my105.com. my105 - Australian's Number 1 Motorsport Marketplace >> https://www.my105.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane van Gisbergen to NASCAR? This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect the big story of the week – Supercars champ SVG’s looming chance to race in NASCAR. The boys also look at why S5000’s upcoming Bathurst races have been canned and just how fast the cars will lap the Mountain in their unrestricted demonstration form. AVL catches up with Erebus boss Barry Ryan to get the latest on the effort to resurrect Will Brown’s Commodore ahead of a pre-Bathurst test, the team’s recent single-car hitout at The Bend and what impact the Pukekohe crash had on its Gen3 build program. AVL and Stefan also look ahead to Supercars’ new Gen3 era, discussing how the major technical shake-up can change the on-track pecking order in 2023. All this plus the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world, the the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and more details on when and where to have a beer with us at Bathurst! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning: This episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast gets a little tense! Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle Motorsport Australia’s decision to reprimand Erebus boss Barry Ryan for the ‘Push in Pukekohe’ – and the boys have very different views! There’s plenty more news to dissect as well with some big talking points from Ford’s new Mustang reveal, including the look of the updated Supercar and the Blue Oval’s planned Bathurst 12 Hour blitz. Hear from Ford Performance chief Mark Rushbrook on why the company has changed its tune on hybrid in Supercars and what that means for the future. AVL also chats to newly crowned twice Trans Am champ Nathan Herne about his 2023 plans, and the boys talk TCR title fight and the red tape that cost an IndyCar star an F1 drive. There’s also another great MNews Mailbag question, the Castrol Stars of the Week and a host of news headlines from around the motorsport world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast the boys debrief an emotion-charged Supercars weekend at Pukekohe. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus take a look at the heroes and the villains, from the sterling performances of Kiwi stars Shane van Gisbergen and Andre Heimgartner, to the controversial clash between Mark Winterbottom and Will Brown – and Erebus boss Barry Ryan’s reaction. AVL catches up with the King of Pukekohe Greg Murphy to debrief the weekend and get the latest on his Bathurst wildcard, which was thrown into question by Brown’s crash. AVL and Stefan then unbox the 2023 Supercars calendar puzzle amid uncertainty over several events – including New Zealand’s post-Pukekohe future. There’s also a look at how Aussie ace Will Power sensationally won a second IndyCar title eight years after his first, a Motorsport News Mailbag question with a difference, the Castrol Stars of the week and a host of news headlines from around the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another jam-packed episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect the F1 driver market saga involving Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo, explaining how Alpine lost Piastri and how McLaren snared the youngster at Ricciardo’s expense. The boys also discuss the latest twist in the Supercars silly season that has Todd Hazelwood set to land at CoolDrive Racing, look at the Kiwi Porsche international poised to snare the final seat on the Bathurst 1000 grid and preview the category’s big Pukekohe farewell. AVL also tackles Lee Holdsworth on why he’s retiring from full-time Supercars driving and his plans for Bathurst in 2023. All this plus the latest headlines from around the racing world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Holdsworth’s decision to retire from Supercars at the end of 2022 is the latest twist in the unfolding Supercars silly season. This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus look at the factors behind Holdsworth’s decision, the key turning points in his career and what it means for the driver market. AVL is joined by the Benalla Auto Club’s Lachlan Mansell to explain the closure of Wakefield Park Raceway and what happens next. Our host also catches up with Autosport F1 reporter Luke Smith for insight into what really went on between Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren, plus what happens next for Ricciardo and fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri. There’s also an explanation of Supercars’ wildcard crackdown for 2023, a load of news headlines from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the hot topics from the Sandown SuperSprint. The boys dig into the DJR versus Triple Eight battle and the details behind Davo’s incredible Sunday qualifying – smoked out one minute, on pole the next! There’s also plenty of news to get into, headlined by ex-F1 race director Michael Masi’s impending appointment as chair of the Supercars Commission at the expense of Neil Crompton. Also on the agenda are Grove Racing’s latest big technical signing, the push for the Sandown 500 to return, more bikes at Supercars events and the curious case of Supercars car ownership. AVL chats with Jamie Whincup about Triple Eight’s car hunt, as well as its battle with DJR, while the Motorsport News Mailbag puts the spotlight on a chaotic Super2/Super3 weekend. All that plus the latest headlines from around the world, including MotoGP’s shock format shake-up, the Castrol Stars of the Week and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian motorsport’s most famous race team has been sold! On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus look at the sale of Dick Johnson Racing to the Melbourne Aces baseball club and what it means for the race team’s future. The boys also run through the latest Gen3 news, preview the Sandown SuperSprint and discuss whether the Sandown 500 – and its retro round theme – will return. They also dissect the Super2/Super3 eligibility backflip and reveal the surprise fallout of the latest move. AVL catches up with 2006 Supercars champion and two-time Bathurst 1000 winner Rick Kelly, who talks about his retirement projects – including a soon-to-launch YouTube show. All this place the latest news headlines from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Formula 1 making the big headlines on this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack F1’s wildest silly season ever, which has taken some unexpected twists thanks to a shock move from Fernando Alonso. Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri are now at the centre of the seat squabble, and the boys discuss the state of play for the two Aussies and what happens next. They also unravel the latest Supercars silly season news, explaining why Tim Slade is leaving the Blanchard Racing Team for 2023, bound for PremiAir Racing, and how the Bathurst 1000 grid has taken shape. There’s also the latest developments in the Supercars ownership saga as RACE looks to buy the Australian Racing Group. All this plus the latest headlines from Australia and around the world, another thought-provoking Motorsport News Mailbag question and two cracking Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zak Best’s stunning and controversial speed in a Tickford wildcard at The Bend headlines this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus go through the what, when, why and how of the wildcard tyre batch drama, the youngster’s performance and where he lands in 2022. The Tailem Bend debrief also unravels the fallout from a sickening startline crash, the keys to more SVG domination and what Supercars’ rain masters have in common. There’s plenty of news topics for the boys to dissect too, including the latest silly season signings, Boost Mobile’s dramatic exit announcement and Brodie Kostecki replacing SVG in Trans Am. AVL has a great chat with David Reynolds, who was in fine form! The boys also give their take on the F1 silly season bombshell that has opened the door for Aussie Oscar Piastri at Alpine and Will Power’s fight for a second IndyCar title. All that plus the latest headlines from around the world, another great Motorsport News Mailbag question and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast unpacks a dramatic week in Australian motorsport. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus analyse a rejected international bid to buy Supercars and the immediate fallout. The Australian Racing Group has fired some significant shots at its fellow Supercars shareholders in the aftermath, but where does it go from here? The boys also run through the state of play on Gen3 as the clock continues to tick down to 2023, share the pain of Pukekohe Park Raceway’s impending demise and look ahead to the OTR SuperSprint at The Bend. AVL catches up with Kiwi Andre Heimgartner to talk about his 2021 Bend breakthrough, his new life at Brad Jones Racing and the future of Supercars in New Zealand. All this plus a debrief of the French Grand Prix, the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world, a great Motorsport News Mailbag question and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are plenty of hot topics on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast this week! Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the controversial subject of Shane van Gisbergen being blocked from racing in Trans Am. Who made the decision and why? The boys also reveal controversy over Supercars’ rookie testing rules following an outing for Broc Feeney at The Bend. The futures of the Newcastle 500 Supercars event and Wakefield Park Raceway are also on the agenda following recent announcements. AVL chats to IndyCar reporter David Malsher-Lopez to make sense of the Alex Palou saga in which Ganassi and McLaren both announced deals with the Spaniard for 2023. All that plus the latest news headlines from around the motorsport world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Link to buy tickets for the OTR SuperSprint at The Bend >> https://bit.ly/39RS6Xq Remember to use the discount code mentioned in the episode to secure 10% off the price of grandstand and General Admission tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast reviews all the action and big news stories from the Townsville 500. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus give their takes on the dust-up between Shane van Gisbergen and Anton De Pasquale, analysing the incident and the reaction. Hear also from SVG, who spoke with AVL following the Sunday action. The boys then dive into the weekend’s race format and call for a key change. They also chat about Will Davison’s future at DJR, Team 18’s efforts to replace James Golding, DJR’s move to find a new co-owner and why Super3 could be more attractive than Super2 in 2023. There’s also plenty of international headlines, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast explains the Superlicence saga that has thrown a Bathurst 1000 wildcard plan off-track. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus take you inside the confusing series of events that resulted in Bathurst builder Michael Anderson being denied the right to race in the October classic. The boys also discuss PremiAir Racing’s signing of James Golding, Aaron Seton’s Bathurst 1000 credentials and the merits of Supercars’ Super2 eligibility plan. There’s a look at the state of play in the Supercars title race as the midway point approaches and a review of the standouts and disappointments so far. Globally, the life-saving Halo and Ferrari’s race management were the talking points from Silverstone, while Scott McLaughlin did it again in IndyCar. A Motorsport News Mailbag question brings some interesting discussion around Shane van Gisbergen’s dodgy starts and the boys name their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast looks at the sudden mid-season shake-up at first-year Supercars squad PremiAir Racing. Why did Garry Jacobson suddenly lose his seat? And what’s the plan from here? Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle these questions as the situation continues to play out. The boys also look at the announcement of a new Formula Ford for 2024, highlighting the strengths and challenges of Motorsport Australia’s grand plan. Hear also from Aussie Porsche ace Matt Campbell following news he’ll be part of the marque’s Penske-run tilt at Le Mans glory. WRC reporter Tom Howard checks in from Kenya following a dramatic Safari Rally. All that plus the latest news headlines from Australia and around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast delves into the hot topics from the Darwin Triple Crown. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus tackle the big questions over Chaz Mostert’s disqualification from the Saturday race; was the penalty too harsh, why was the appeal thrown out, and what happens next? The boys also look at Mostert’s thrilling win on Sunday, what impact the new tyre rules had on the action, Dick Johnson Racing’s resurgence, Shane van Gisbergen’s bold move on Will Davison and more. AVL meanwhile has some breaking news about a potential driver change at PremiAir Racing following a torrid Darwin and chats to Erebus Motorsport’s Brodie Kostecki about his NASCAR plans. All that plus the latest news headlines from Australia and around the world, including what to make of the Australian Grand Prix’s new 10-year deal and the surprise inclusion of Formula 2 and Formula 3. The Motorsport News Mailbag also gets the boys talking and they reveal their Castrol Stars of the Week. Link to buy tickets for the OTR SuperSprint at The Bend >> https://bit.ly/39RS6Xq Remember to use the discount code mentioned in the episode to secure 10% off the price of grandstand and General Admission tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus explain why Supercars teams will be throwing shade at Hidden Valley! The boys cut through the what, why and how of new tyre rules that includes a ban on teams storing their rubber in sunlight. There is also a look at the build-up to Supercars’ first-ever Indigenous Round and what to expect from the key teams in the Top End. AVL catches up with Will Davison ahead of the Dick Johnson Racing driver’s 500th Supercars Championship race start and gets the latest on his 2023 plans. Our hosts also put the spotlight on some controversial recent comments from Jamie Whincup, tackle a Motorsport News Mailbag question and reveal their Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast takes a look into the future. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dive into the unfolding Supercars silly season, outlining the main players in the driver market, which seats are already locked in and which aren’t as certain as they appear. The boys also talk Triple Eight’s Bathurst wildcard and hear from drivers Craig Lowndes and Declan Fraser. There’s a look too at what’s next for Triple Eight’s other Super2 driver, Cameron Hill, analysis of the latest shake-up at Walkinshaw Andretti United and the sudden change of plans for S5000. All that plus the latest news headlines from Australia and around the motorsport world, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot to unpack on this episode of the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus break down the weekend that was, from rain delays at Monaco to a ‘Swedish snake’ at the Indianapolis 500! Locally AVL puts the blowtorch on S5000 after its eight-car showing at Sydney Motorsport Park and questions its right to the Gold Star. In other local matters the boys look at Tony D’Alberto’s ‘Rick Kelly season’ in TCR, explain Michael Anderson’s Bathurst 1000 wildcard and hear from Dick, Steven and Jett Johnson about their historic Supercars laps together at Ipswich. Elsewhere Scott McLaughlin’s claim that Supercars is “full of backstabbers” raises eyebrows, while the Motorsport News Mailbag brings a debate over Daniel Ricciardo’s future. All that plus the latest news headlines from the world of motorsport, Castrol Stars of the Week… and AVL’s return to racing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast is headlined by some breaking news on an extra entry for the Bathurst 1000. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus also break down the Winton SuperSprint, including those battles between Cam Waters and Shane van Gisbergen, and the winners and losers throughout the field. There’s more news to unpack too, with Sandown’s place on the 2022 Supercars calendar under threat and the category’s two-day formats coming under criticism. These hot topics plus all the latest motorsport news and results from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast features a massive Bathurst 12 Hour debrief. Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus run through the winners and losers from the event and explain how Audi handed an advantage to their Benz rivals. Race-winner Kenny Habul talks about his connection to Peter Brock and Bathurst, purchasing property on Conrod Straight and his plans to do more racing at Mount Panorama. Craft-Bamboo Racing drivers meanwhile explain their unusual pit strategy that nearly won them the race. AVL and Stefan express some strong opinions on the regulations that must be scrapped for 2023, following a confusing weekend. They also discuss the mystery behind the new Ford Mustang and what it means for Supercars, and why Scott McLaughlin isn’t coming back for Bathurst. All that plus the Motorsport News mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and the latest news headlines from around the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WAU is turning blue! Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus analyse the shock news that Supercars’ most famous Holden team is switching to Ford Mustangs for 2023. The boys take a deep dive look at the announcement, the reaction, what factory support actually means and whether there will be a road car tie-up between the two parties. Hear also from Ryan Walkinshaw on the fan reaction to the news and why the deal was done. Elsewhere, AVL and Stefan preview this weekend’s Bathurst 12 Hour, discuss the Formula 1 driver dissent in Miami and look at the latest NASCAR biff and barge at Darlington. All that plus the latest Motorsport News headlines from around the world and the Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect an entertaining and controversial weekend of Repco Supercars Championship action at Wanneroo Raceway. AVL talks about the breaking news linking Walkinshaw Andretti United with a shock switch to Ford for 2023 before the boys discuss the team’s epic struggle in the West, and then give their verdicts on the contact between Jack Le Brocq and Scott Pye and the penalty that cost Cam Waters a race victory. AVL catches up with Will Davison to discuss his drought-breaking win and future beyond 2022. There’s also a look at the future of Targa Tasmania after a tragic 30th anniversary event, the Motorsport News Mailbag, Castrol Stars of the Week and all the latest headlines from around the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Castrol Motorsport News Podcast recaps all the news from Australia and around the world. This week host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus preview the Perth SuperNight and look at the big unknown heading to the West Aussie event after two seasons away. The boys also dig into the hot topics from the weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Imola, including Charles Leclerc’s costly error and the clash between Daniel Riccardo and Carlos Sainz. They also discuss Australian MotoGP star Jack Miller’s future and the prospect of Supercars joining the Formula 1 support bill at overseas events, while Erebus Motorsport boss Barry Ryan joins the podcast to chat about his team’s recent form swings, the wait to start building Gen3 cars and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack the hot topics from an entertaining Bathurst 6 Hour. The boys debate whether production car racing should be a true test of a car’s capabilities or whether Balance of Performance should be applied to dominant machinery, and discuss the ‘limp mode’ lottery that plagued several entries. Also on the agenda is the Bathurst TCR action, the big COVID question Supercars is currently facing and just what Alpine will do with Aussie hotshot Oscar Piastri next season. The boys also face a curly Motorsport News Mailbag question and name their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Castrol Motorsport News Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus wrap a mega weekend of racing at Albert Park. Charles Leclerc’s domination of the Australian Grand Prix and another DNF for Max Verstappen begs the question; is the title fight already a one Prancing Horse race? The boys also discuss Daniel Ricciardo’s fortunes on home soil, Sebastian Vettel’s shocker, Leclerc’s ‘Charles 2.0’ frustration and the F1 stars who sampled Supercars. AVL and Stefan also give their verdict on Albert Park’s new layout and dip into the hot topics from the four Supercars races, including Shane van Gisbergen’s latest show of brilliance, a controversial tangle involving Chaz Mostert and the continued rise of Grove Racing. All this plus the latest from MotoGP, IndyCar, NASCAR and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Castrol Motorsport News Podcast previews the return of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, two years after the infamous event cancelled by COVID-19. Host Andrew van Leeuwen speaks to Richard Craill about what to expect from a revised Albert Park layout as Craill prepares for his F1 commentary debut on Network Ten. V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus joins AVL to dissect Shane van Gisbergen’s maiden Australian Rally Championship outing and what could be next for the code-hopping Kiwi. They also discuss F1’s Las Vegas gamble, dip into the Motorsport News Mailbag and reveal their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane van Gisbergen took a clean sweep at Symmons Plains, but did the Kiwi cross the line with his aggressive overtakes? And was DJR really ‘sucked in’ by his cheeky tactics on Sunday? Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss these and many more hot topics from Tassie, including Tim Slade’s clashes with both SVG and Cam Waters on Sunday, Broc Feeney’s fine form, Grove Racing's rise and the struggles of both WAU and Erebus. Elsewhere, AVL puts the blowtorch on Motorsport Australia’s newly tweaked Superlicence system, Stefan tees off about the DRS battle in Jeddah and the boys question the future of F1 in Saudi Arabia. They also dip into the 2023 Supercars driver market courtesy of the Motorsport News Mailbag and pick their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s back! The Adelaide 500 is set to return this December following Labor’s rise to power in South Australia. Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the road ahead for the event’s revival and what the news means for the Newcastle 500. The boys also give their hits and misses from the weekend’s SpeedSeries action at Phillip Island, discuss Triple Eight’s Bathurst plans – including its wildcard – and review the Formula 1 season-opener from Bahrain. This week Garth Tander joins the podcast to talk about the Adelaide 500, Gen3 and the upcoming Symmons Plains Supercars event. All this plus the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a big week in motorsport as the Formula 1 season kicks off in Bahrain and an SA election determines the fate of one of Supercars’ marquee races, the Adelaide 500. Podcast host Andrew van Leeuwen speaks to not one but two South Aussies about the possible return of the Adelaide race: Walkinshaw Andretti United’s Nick Percat and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomeus. Percat also opens up about how he’s settling in at WAU, including a budding bromance with teammate Chaz Mostert. AVL and Stefan discuss the latest on Supercars’ upgraded Gen3 cars, Marcos Ambrose’s return to Supercars TV and BJR’s enduro signings. They then run the rule over Netflix’s Drive to Survive Formula 1 series, tackle a cracking question from the Motorsport News Mailbag and name their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus debrief the Supercars season opener at Sydney Motorsport Park. AVL was on the ground in Sydney to get the inside word on proceedings… and pick up some awards! They unpack a range of hot topics including Chaz Mostert’s title credentials, the Sydney race format, the two unbelievable post-race crashes and Triple Eight’s legal stoush. Shane van Gisbergen explains a rollercoaster opening weekend to his title defence and the performance of rookie teammate Broc Feeney. This plus all the latest motorsport news headlines from around the world, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Castrol Motorsport News Podcast, host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus preview the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship ahead of Round 1 at Sydney Motorsport Park. The boys discuss the title contenders and pretenders, reveal their predictions for this year’s championship top 10 and nominate who enters the season under the most pressure. AVL also catches up with Tickford spearhead Cam Waters for his thoughts leading into the campaign. Motorsport.com IndyCar editor David Malsher-Lopez joins the podcast to give the US perspective on Scott McLaughlin’s stunning IndyCar Series win and whether the Kiwi can challenge for the title. All this plus the latest news headlines, Castrol Stars of the Week, Motorsport News Mailbag and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect the big news in motorsport. This week the boys unpack the removal of Michael Masi as Formula 1 race director in the wake of last year’s controversial title decider. Was the Aussie a scapegoat in a broken system, or is a fresh start required? Closer to home, AVL and Stefan run their eyes over the good, bad and ugly from Supercars’ frantic livery launch season, discuss the latest Gen3 testing delay and technical changes, and why Tim Slade could be this year’s ultimate dark horse. There’s also plenty more news headlines, the Motorsport News Mailbag and Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week host Andrew van Leeuwen speaks with Supercars’ newest team owner Peter Xiberras about PremiAir Racing’s journey to the 2022 grid, including news on where the squad will be based and its testing plan. V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus joins to discuss the bid to bring back the Adelaide 500 as Supercars’ 2022 finale and whether the category has a back-up plan in place. The boys later reveal another key change at Charlie Schwerkolt’s Team 18 and look at the latest Bathurst co-driver news. Also this week; takeouts from a chaotic weekend of SpeedSeries action at Symmons Plains, the latest Formula 1 car launches and tweaks to sprint qualifying, the latest Castrol Star of the Week winners and a new segment, the Motorsport News Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus dissect the big news in motorsport. This week they celebrate the end of a Supercars ‘shiftstorm’ and analyse how the war against paddle-shift was won. Was the decision really unanimous? And was fan feedback actually taken into account? The boys also unearth a few other challenges currently facing Gen3 after the recent Ipswich tests, run the rule over ARG’s $20 million Stan broadcast deal, explain why this year’s F1 launch season will be the weirdest ever and discuss a Supercars version of NASCAR’s stadium Clash. All this and a chat with Will Brown on an episode not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus go through all the big news in motorsport around the world. Supercars has released its race formats for 2022 and sent this year’s rule book to teams, and the boys break down all the key changes for the season ahead. They give the latest update on PremiAir Racing’s search for a home, Gen3’s latest round of testing, ARG’s unexpected move to Stan/Nine for its 2022 TV coverage, Shane van Gisbergen’s move to tackle the opening round of the Australian Rally Championship, Aussie racer Matt Campbell’s dramatic victory in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, and name their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus are back for 2022 to go through all the big news in motorsport around the world. This week they unpack Supercars' move to delay the Newcastle round and open the season at Sydney Motorsport Park, look at new Supercars CEO Shane Howard and what Mark Skaife's role will be in the sport's new management structure, what's going on with Team SYDN … sorry … PremiAir Racing, and how Gen3 testing is going. Autosport rally reporter Tom Howard also joins us fresh from Rallye Monte Carlo with the inside word on the battle of the titans that kicked off WRC's new era, while the boys rattle off their Castrol Stars of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus do a deep dive on the controversial Formula 1 World Championship-deciding race in Abu Dhabi, from the Lap 1 incident to Sergio Perez’ blocking of Lewis Hamilton, to the late Safety Car that allowed Max Verstappen to snatch the title from Hamilton’s grasp on the final lap, and how the finale played out could impact the new Netflix-driven fanbase that F1 has worked hard to attract. They also chat about new F2 champion Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan’s debut, Sean Seamer’s imminent departure from the role of Supercars CEO, Chaz Mostert’s bonus prize for winning Bathurst, Takuma Sato’s new IndyCar gig, and their Castrol Star of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Andrew van Leeuwen and V8 Sleuth’s Stefan Bartholomaeus wrap this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000, looking at the speed of the winning #25 Holden of Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth, Erebus’ lightweight doors, the performances of wildcard Broc Feeney and the driver he’ll replace next year in Jamie Whincup. They also cover the Gen3 reveal, the 2022 Supercars calendar reveal, S5000’s ‘spectacular’ debut at Mount Panorama, the dramatic penultimate Formula 1 race of 2022 in Saudi Arabia and their tips for who’ll take the title in Abu Dhabi next weekend, plus their Castrol Star of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices