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.
I recapped the Hungarian Grand Prix, breaking down how qualifying position proved just as crucial as expected at the Hungaroring heading into the summer break. I went through how the race played out compared to our predictions, discussing whether Antonelli extended his championship lead or if Russell and Hamilton managed to close the gap.
I covered the key strategic battles given the track's brutal tire degradation and limited overtaking opportunities, along with any standout performances from the midfield teams like Audi. I also touched on how the Mercedes reliability concerns from Spa played out this weekend, and whether Russell's straight line speed issues persisted.
I wrapped up the first half of the season with thoughts on the championship standings heading into the break and updated our season long prediction scores
Next Episode: Dutch Grand Prix preview.
Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Hungary GP thoughts!
24 Jul 2026
Hungarian GP Preview 2026
I previewed the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, breaking down why this track ranks fifth for energy richness and will favor chassis over engine given its twisty nature, the complete opposite of Spa. This marks the last race before the summer break, so teams are bringing final upgrades before shutting down, most notably Aston Martin.
I covered the track's history as the first race held behind the Iron Curtain back in 1986, and why it gets nicknamed Monaco without the walls thanks to drivers spending three quarters of the lap turning, more than any other circuit. With high tire deg and difficult passing, qualifying matters here almost as much as Monaco, and I went through the stats showing how rarely anyone wins from outside the top five.
I shared my predictions alongside Alex's for pole, podium, and finishers, and dug into the ongoing Mercedes reliability drama, including George Russell's furious radio rant from Spa about losing battery power down the straight, and Toto Wolff taking the blame while also noting both Mercedes cars had deployment issues. I discussed how this race could go a long way in determining whether the championship stays close or if Antonelli starts running away with it.
Next Episode: Hungarian Grand Prix recap and championship standings update.
Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Hungary predictions!
22 Jul 2026
Brilliance in Belgium | Belgian GP Review 2026
I recapped the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, breaking down a wild weekend that started with Piastri losing hydraulic pressure in FP1 and missing chunks of practice, continuing McLaren's frustrating trend of reliability issues. Norris also came into the weekend already facing a ten place grid penalty for exceeding his battery allocation, his fourth of the season already.
Antonelli looked strong all weekend, topping FP2 and FP3 before taking pole position, while George Russell struggled all weekend with a mysterious straight line speed deficit compared to his teammate that he just could not shake. That issue came back to bite him when he and Hamilton collided fighting for position, sending Russell into the gravel and out of the race, while Hamilton picked up a five second penalty.
I broke down the two separate red flags from gravel on track, the LeClerc and Piastri contact that got called a racing incident despite my disagreement with the ruling, and Hamilton's chaotic pit stop where a mechanic was knocked done in an attempt to adjust the front wing. In the end, Antonelli held on to beat LeClerc and Verstappen for the win, with Bortoletto continuing to impress for Audi.
I gave out driver of the day to Antonelli, went through how our season long predictions held up, and updated the constructors and drivers championship standings with Antonelli leading Hamilton and Russell at the top.
Next Episode: Hungarian Grand Prix preview.
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