2023 Season - Episode 18 (Rust/Stanaway/De Pasquale/Vermeulen/Doohan)

Greg Rust, Richie Stanaway, Anton De Pasquale, Chris Vermeulen, and Mick Doohan join us on this edition of The Podium.

First up, Greg Rust was our first-ever interview back when our show debuted on Melbourne community radio station, SYN 90.7FM back in early 2013, and also our last-ever interview when we finished up our initial run at the network at the end of 2014.

To mark the return of The Podium to SYN 90.FM, it seemed fitting that our first guest back should be Greg Rust.

Rusty joins us on the show to talk about Oscar Piastri's impressive rookie season in F1, Supercars news, and to preview this weekend's MotoGP action from Phillip Island.

2023 Bathurst Champion, Richie Stanaway joins us on The Podium to celebrate his memorable Bathurst victory.

Richie opens up on the emotions that came after winning The Great Race, the support that Shane van Gisbergen, Jamie Whincup, and the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team have shown him in 2023, and his impressive form at the Sandown 500 lead-in event

Richie also talks about making his return to GT racing with Triple Eight, and his goals for his return to full-time competition next season.

Driver of the #11 Shell V-Power Mustang for DJR in the Supercars Championship, Anton De Pasquale joins us on The Podium.

Anton discusses his first-ever podium finish at The Great Race, the parity issues surrounding the Gen3 Supercar, and the key role that Paul Morris played in his career early on.

Anton also opens up on what it's been like to race for one of the most iconic teams in Australian motorsport.

Former motorcycle rider, turned reporter, Chris Vermeulen joins us on The Podium. Chris Vermeulen competed in 73 MotoGP World Championship races, scoring 3 poles, 7 podiums, and a memorable win at LeMans in 2007. He is now part of Network 10’s broadcast team for this weekend's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. It’s Chris Vermeulen.

Chris gives us his thoughts on the MotoGP World Championship season so far, discusses Jack Miller's move from Ducati to KTM for 2023, and tells us what he thinks of Marc Marquez's announcement that he is leaving long-time manufacturer Honda to join a Satellite Ducati team.

Chris also reflects on some memorable moments from his motorcycle career; and gives us his Podium Prediction for Phillip Island.

Mick Doohan is a MotoGP legend. A five-time MotoGP World Champion, who during his career scored over 50 pole positions and 50 wins in the premier class. In addition to that he scored close to 100 podiums.

This week he is going to be in Melbourne to share some stories about his motorcycle career along with some of his well-known motorcycle friends.

Mick Doohan joins us on The Podium to reflect on some of the memorable moments from his career. Mick also gives us his thoughts on the latest news from the world of MotoGP; Marc Marquez and the big decision to leave Honda, and his son Jack Doohan's impressive climb up toward Formula 1.

Show notes:

You can catch Chris Vermeulen on Network 10’s coverage of the 2023 Australian MotoGP from Phillip Island this weekend.

Saturday, 21 October: LIVE From 1.00pm – 4.00pm AEDT.

Sunday, 22 October: LIVE From 12.00pm - 3.00pm AEDT.

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Mick Doohan will be appearing at The Palms at Crown on Wednesday the 18th of October as part of 'An Evening with Mick Doohan', alongside special guests, Jack Miller and Casey Stoner.

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