Pit Talk

Big Hats, big track, and even bigger drama. The US Grand Prix at COTA had it all: surpising wins, wipeouts, and a serious shift in momentum at the top of MotoGP. No Matt Clayton? No worries! Moto2 & 3 commentator Kiko Giles joins Renita Vermeulen to unpack Bezzecchi’s incredible run, Martín’s resurgence, and what’s going wrong for Ducati. Plus, 2 Aussies on the podium!  Welcome back to Pit Talk, Texas style ya'll  PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli beats Oscar Piastri to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on a big day for the Italian and a steadying one for the Australian and his McLaren team, while Max Verstappen says he’s weighing up his future in Formula 1 over the sport’s controversial 2026 regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves his job less than a year after moving to Hinwil. Is a switch to Aston Martin now on the cards? And we look ahead to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brazil GP delivered absolute chaosFrom a delayed sprint caused by a sinkhole to high-stakes battles and major championship implications. Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen break down the biggest moments, standout riders, and what it all means moving forward. PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MotoGP is heading back to Brazil and if history (and chaos) tells us anything… we’re in for a big one  Joining Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen is MotoGP Commentator Louis Suddaby to break down everything you need to know ahead of the weekend, from the riders to watch, to the key storylines building in the paddock, and why this circuit could throw up some serious surprisesPitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1’s 116th winner after claiming his maiden grand prix victory in China at the weekend, but it’s disaster for McLaren — and for Oscar Piastri, who’s now yet to start a grand prix in 2026 after a technical problem on the grid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan joins Renita Vermeulen to talk about the state of Australian motorcycle racing and the riders carrying the flag on the world stage. We discuss Jack Miller reaching 200 MotoGP starts, the rising Aussie talent of Joel Kelso and Senna Agius, and the challenge of building a career in Europe from Australia. Plus, Mick explains why he’s helping support young Australian rider Jacob Roulstone as he works to get back onto the world championship gridFor more about The Master and The Apprentice, visit: https://www.aus.givergy.com/masterandtheapprentice/?controller=home PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Kelso is one of Australia’s most exciting young talents in the MotoGP paddock. As a new season approaches, he joins Renita Vermeulen to talk about the journey that brought him to the world championship, the hunger to keep climbing the ladder, and the belief that bigger opportunities are still ahead PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian rising star Senna Agius joins Renita Vermeulen on the Pit Talk Podcast sponsored by Shannons Insurance to talk about his third season in Moto2 World Championship, the lessons learned from the opening round at the Thai Grand Prix, and what he’s expecting from the season aheadWe also dive into the unique experience of racing in Brazil with the name “Senna”,  a name that carries legendary weight in motorsport thanks to Ayrton SennaFrom race craft and pressure to expectations for the future, this episode gives a great insight into one of Australia’s most exciting young talents on the MotoGP ladder! PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Formula 1 season is underway, with George Russell leading a Mercedes one-two to victory in Melbourne. But not every driver was thrilled with their first experience of the new rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just days before the opening grand prix of the season, Michael and Matt run the rule over the field to come up with a form guide for Melbourne — including the clear standout and Formula 1's crisis team of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand didn’t just kick off the season...it exposed everything! The Thai Grand Prix gave us early cracks in the title fight, big statements from unexpected places, and questions some teams were not ready to answer. Who overperformed?Who underdelivered?And which moment might we still be talking about in November? Join Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen as they break down the winners, the warning signs, and the ripple effects that could shape the rest of 2026. Buriram was only Round One… but it already feels massive  PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxsportsaus  Stay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Formula 1 preseason testing is complete, and with little more than a week before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, we’ll get you up to speed on the state of play ahead of 2026’s big rules shake-up. And the Supercars season is already underway, with Broc Feeney and Matt Payne tied on points after the Sydney 500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pit Talk is back for 2026. Your hosts Matt Clayton and Renita Vermeulen are joined by respected MotoGP analyst Peter Bom to break down everything we learned from pre-season testing and what it means ahead of Round 1 in Thailand. Peter shares his inside knowledge on: What each manufacturer has changed over the winter Which upgrades actually worked Who looks genuinely fast and who still has questions to answer The technical trends shaping the grid heading into the season opener Testing doesn’t decide a championship… but it reveals a lot. Apologies for the audio — we experienced some technical difficulties during recording — but we’re still able to bring you Peter’s valuable insights ahead of the first race of 2026 If you want to understand the real story before the lights go out in Thailand, this is your essential Round 1 preview PitTalk is sponsored by Shannons Insurance: www.shannons.com.auWatch MotoGP on ch. 506 or via Kayo Sports bit.ly/3wDpMnj Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxmotorsport Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fox_motorsport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_motorsportYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@foxmotorsportStay up to date on the latest MotoGP News: https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a rare three-way title decider in Abu Dhabi, Michael and Matt run the rule over the 2025 grid to pick the season's 10 best performers — and the drivers deserving of dishonourable mentions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lando Norris wins his maiden drivers championship, but Max Verstappen has a career-best season on his way to second, and Oscar Piastri was a deeply foreboding third in just his third Formula 1 campaign. What does that mean for the shape of the 2026 season? Plus, after a record-equalling 24-round season, what did we learn about Formula 1 this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McLaren manages to turn an easy Oscar Piastri victory into a Max Verstappen cruise, hurting the Australian's title campaign and cutting Lando Norris's lead to 12 points over the Dutchman. With three drivers now in contention, what are the permutations for this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.