Rusty's Garage

The 2026 Formula 1 season is here, and Mark Howard and Greg Rust are back to break down everything you need to know ahead of the new season.
Rusty and Howie dive into the biggest storylines heading into the new season — from new regulations and engine changes to Ferrari’s much-talked-about “upside-down wing”. They also unpack the arrival of Audi into Formula 1 with the Revolut F1 team, the introduction of a new 11th team with Cadillac, and what it all means for the future of the grid.
There’s also plenty of focus on the Aussie hope Oscar Piastri - and whether McLaren’s “Papaya Rules” will hold firm in 2026 - before the boys answer listener questions and reveal their predictions for the top three drivers of the season.
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We don’t often get administrators on the pod but as he prepared for one of MA’s biggest weeks of the year Josh kindly swung by the studio.
Josh Blanksby has only been in the job for a few weeks but he brings over 20-years experience in the horse racing, wagering, media and hospitality sectors.
The former CEO of the Melbourne Racing Club talks about his observations from the first few weeks in the job and gearing up for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Why he’s conscious of the balance between grassroots competition and the headline acts.
Threats and opportunities; our passionate army of 12,000 volunteers and giving them the support and encouragement to grow their skillset.
You’ll get a sense of Josh’s leadership style that he brings to an organisation that is so community-focused and what is transferrable from his prior experience.
It’s an open and engaging chat with a leader who is acutely aware of the reigns he’s taken and his commitment to an open-door policy.
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With Supercars gearing up for its second round alongside F1 at Albert Park we thought it was a good chance for you to get to know the sport’s new play-by-play commentators a little better.
Chad Neylon, Matt Naulty and Richard Craill have each walked different roads to get to this point and have become good friends along the way. They’ll share the lead calling role throughout the season.
Why they are proper car (and bike) fans, the hard yards they’ve done across multiple forms of Motorsport, the grassroots and PA commentary that helped shape them and some of the impressive jobs they’ve done internationally too.
From a shared love of ‘The Simpsons’ to the classic bike in the Neylon family plus the scars on Craillsy’s hands from working on his first car (he still owns it and won’t part with it) as well as the King of Story telling - why Naulty also has a forklift driver’s license.
Much has been written and said about the sport’s big broadcast changes this year. This chat isn’t about reigniting that…..quite the opposite. The boys are all acutely aware of the magnitude of this job opportunity and very respectful of the legends who came before them.
Why Rusty thought a shortcast would be long enough for this one we’ll never know. This is a ripper pub style convo between four Motorsport mates. Enjoy…
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It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year and Rusty is in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.
While the spotlight might be on McLaren’s Oscar Piastri there are Aussies hoping to follow in his footsteps.
Countryman James Wharton is back in Formula 3 for a second season but this time he reunites with the Prema Team.
He talks about spending summer in New Zealand keeping match fit in Toyota’s ultra competitive Formula Regional class against a third of this year’s F3 field.
Living in Italy (he’s been there since before the pandemic) and being away from family & friends in his early teens while focusing on a career in racing.
Getting the chance to race in F2 last year and why it’s his clear target for 2027.
We also talk Ferrari Academy, whether his rivals in the F3 paddock can remain friends, and the hand picked team he wanted for this year’s championship.
Plus the old school set of wheels he keeps back home & why he loves it so much.
James is unapologetically focused on the road he’s chosen & that comes through in this fast paced convo.
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From Supercars CEO James Warburton’s faith in him before The Bend had even been built to the global award it received that he at first thought was a prank.

The importance of forging a relationship with Dorna and the fascinating Covid period convos with Formula One management.

Why he can’t stand still and the message for other promoters and circuit owners on acting now to stay relevant.

Plus the big news around MotoGP’s move to the streets of Adelaide from Phillip Island in 2027. Why it didn’t end up at The Bend & his part in bringing the key players together as a proud South Aussie including a secret track inspection after the Adelaide Grand Final last year.

And what about the rumours of World Superbikes heading this way too?

This isn’t just for motor racing fans. Business owners will be glued to his insights in this area too. And Sam shares a few ‘life lessons’ that are takeaways for us all. Hope you enjoy the listen as much as we did during the record.

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