Verstappen’s McLaren Rumors, Will Buxton’s Viral Bait, & Belgian GP Preview

The F1 world just went through an absolute internet meltdown, and the Pitlane Torque team is live in the studio to pull back the curtain on the madness!

This week, host Richard Garnett is joined by Abbie Nicholson and Daily Express F1 correspondent Dan Moxham to unpack the viral social media frenzy triggered by Will Buxton. We debunk the irresponsible rumors surrounding Oscar Piastri's future and dive deep into why Max Verstappen’s camp might be using McLaren links as financial leverage against Red Bull’s leadership.

We also discuss:

• The Tragic Rotation of Spa: Why money is forcing the historic Belgian GP to share a slot with Barcelona.

• Oliver Bearman’s Shock Link: Why a move to the Red Bull family makes perfect sense for the Ferrari Academy star.

• The Battlegrounds of Spa: How the new power units will test battery deployment over F1's longest lap.

• Ferrari’s "Secret Sauce": Why the Scuderia is stripping aerodynamic parts off the car to find top speed.

• D-Day for George Russell: Why Kimi Antonelli's continuous masterclass means Russell must step up immediately.

Wrap it all up with our notorious, office-confectionery-deciding predictions for Sunday's race!

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