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. Follow us on X: twitter.com/TrackChatShow Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@trackchatshow Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/trackchatshow/ Subscribe on Subtack: trackschat.substack.com ..read more

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 goi ..read more

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).  Follow us on X: twitter.com/TrackChatShow Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@trackchatshow Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/trackchatshow/ Subscribe on Subtack: trackschat.substack.com ..read more

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 ..read more

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. Follow us on X: twitter.com/TrackChatShow Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@trackchatshow Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/trackchatshow/ Subscribe on Subtack: trackschat.substack.com ..read more

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 ..read more

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. Be sure to subscribe for next week's sitdown interview with Zak Brown ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 dres ..read more