- 17 minutes 52 secondsNEWS: Kostecki’s recovery, wildcard latest + Bathurst updates
Full Credit to the News debriefs the big stories of the week from Supercars and beyond.
The post-Darwin fall-out rumbled on during the week, focussed on Brodie Kostecki's recovery ahead of the next round in Townsville.
DJR has now issued an update, but is it all about a virus? Or is there another factor at play?
Health issues have ruled Cam Crick out of his Townsville wildcard, with Aaron Seton set to receive an unexpected call-up for Matt Stone Racing.
There's fresh wildcard news at Tickford too, while Bathurst is already in the news for reasons both good and bad.
All that and more is unpacked in the latest Full Credit to the News.
26 June 2026, 10:02 am - 52 minutes 45 secondsFCTTN: Winners and losers from Darwin
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review the good and the bad from a scorching Darwin Triple Crown.
It was a fascinating weekend in the Top End, from cool, wet conditions on Friday to sweltering conditions on Saturday that left two drivers on the sidelines.
At the same time there was an impressive return to form for Cam Waters, an uncharacteristically low-key weekend for Triple Eight and a timely victory for Anton De Pasquale and General Motors.
Between all that and much more there was plenty to talk about – and Former Legend and AVL do exactly that in the latest Full Credit to the Noise.
22 June 2026, 10:00 pm - 21 minutes 31 secondsDarwin Triple Crown daily: Sunday
Go behind the scenes of a dramatic final day of the Supercars Darwin Triple Crown with our Sunday daily podcast.
There was storylines galore at Hidden Valley starting with both Brodie Kostecki and Thomas Randle not starting the race.
How did these super sub scenarios play out? And how did their replacements fare?
Meanwhile it was a sensational victory for Anton De Pasquale – and didn't Charlie Schwerkolt love it!
There was also Triple Eight tension, pit stop pain for Payne and much more.
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack it all.
21 June 2026, 12:11 pm - 17 minutes 38 secondsDarwin Triple Crown daily: Saturday
The heat was on at Hidden Valley as Kai Allen flourished and others faltered – our Saturday daily podcast unpacks it all.
The unseasonably cool conditions of Friday were a distant memory on Saturday as the mercury hit 32 and put a lot of strain on man and machine.
Kai Allen kept his cool with a dominant second career win, while Brodie Kostecki finished on the podium, but never got to spray any champagne, instead ending up in the medical centre due his illness and the conditions.
He wasn't alone either, with Thomas Randle suffering a failed cool suit and requiring medical intervention after the race.
They were just some of the storylines from an action-packed day – join Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus as they break it all down.
20 June 2026, 11:18 am - 14 minutes 24 secondsDarwin Triple Crown daily: Friday
Go behind the scenes of a drought-breaking day of Supercars action at Hidden Valley with our Friday daily podcast.
It was a weird old day in Darwin with the blistering heat replaced with mild, overcast conditions and even a bit of rain.
The sky wasn't the only drought-breaker, with Cam Waters snapping his winless streak with an impressive victory.
How did the race play out? And who were the winners and losers throughout the field?
Our Friday daily podcast has it all covered.
19 June 2026, 11:56 am - 19 minutes 24 secondsNEWS: Payne stays put + Darwin night race concerns
Full Credit to the News tackles the big stories of the week, including clarity on Matt Payne's future and Darwin night racing.
Payne got on the front foot today, confirming that he plans on honouring his contract with Grove Racing for 2027.
It's a sensible move, but what does it mean for his future beyond next season?
Meanwhile, Darwin is moving to night racing from next year onwards, bringing a plan that stalled a decade ago back to life.
But is it really a good idea? And could the local hospitality industry intervene once again?
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack all of that as well as discussing what's next for Gen3 and the latest push for a fifth event at Bathurst.
18 June 2026, 10:42 am - 42 minutes 27 secondsFCTTN: The Kardashian School of Driving Excellence
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster F1 win in Spain and look ahead to the Supercars Darwin Triple Crown.
The Barcelona Grand Prix was a fascinating affair, headlined by Hamilton scoring his first proper win for Ferrari.
It was a blockbuster moment and while the VSC timing was kind, it was clearly a well-earned victory.
Given Kimi Antonelli didn't finish, George Russell appears to still be a bit off the boil and Charles Leclerc is a wall magnet, is Lewis now a genuine title contender?
Oh, and what role has Kim Kardashian played in this Hamilton resurgence?
Former Legend and AVL delve into it all.
They also ponder what's happened to Oscar Piastri and take a detailed look ahead to this weekend's Darwin Triple Crown.
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15 June 2026, 8:00 pm - 24 minutes 7 secondsNEWS: GM’s Matt Payne NASCAR play explained
Full Credit to the News takes a deep dive into the Matt Payne's blocked NASCAR deal.
The Grove Racing star was forced to turn down a NASCAR Cup Series start in an RCR Chevrolet after it was blocked by his Ford-shod Supercars team.
A predictable outcome, sure, but also the latest twist in the Payne/Grove/GM love triangle that is underpinning the silly season.
What does it mean? What did Payne do on his recent trip to the US? And who is in Grove's sights as a replacement?
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack it all.
They also discuss the latest news out of Adelaide regarding MotoGP and the Grand Final and F1's bizarre engine outcomes.
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11 June 2026, 9:47 am - 1 hour 6 minutesFCTTN: Is Monaco just Winton by the sea?
Full Credit to the Noise is here to debrief a fascinating F1 Monaco Grand Prix and discuss the latest motorsport news from around the world.
Monaco provided plenty of storylines headlined by Kimi Antonelli storming to a fifth-straight win.
It was probably his most impressive so far and, with George Russell failing to score again, the teenager now has a hand on the F1 title.
Former Legend and AVL unpack everything from this year's edition of "Winton by the sea".
They also play Unders or Overs, Credit or Shred It and much, much more.
Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com podcast9 June 2026, 4:31 am - 22 minutes 43 secondsNEWS: Supercars’ surprise Perth plan + Skaife’s GM spray
Full Credit to the News delves into the big Supercars news of the week and looks ahead to the F1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Supercars double-headers have been in the headlines this week with the series investigating a bold back-to-back plan in Western Australia.
That could see Wanneroo open the 2028 season ahead of the new Perth street race – but is it really viable?
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus have their say.
They also look into a hybrid transport model being looked at for the New Zealand double-header as Supercars looks to abolish huge gaps in the schedule.
Mark Skaife, meanwhile, teed off on General Motors and Team 18 during the week. Did he have a point?
And then there's the jewel in the F1 crown, the Monaco Grand Prix – which has already provided some juicy news with Charles Leclerc signing a new Ferrari deal.
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5 June 2026, 12:10 pm - 50 minutes 48 secondsFCTTN: Motorsport hot takes are back!
Full Credit to the Noise is here with all of the latest Supercars news and a host of hot takes from around the motor racing world.
Former Legend and AVL dipped into the FCTTN to elicit some hot takes for discussion from our dedicated members.
Racing backwards at Bathurst? SVG winning on ovals? Tickford switching manufacturers?
There's some wild theories to unpack!
The lads also dissect all the latest news, play Credit or Shred It and much, much more.
Full Credit to the Noise – A Speedcafe.com podcast
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