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Dries and Laurens Vanthoor take us behind the scenes of IMSA’s latest race weekend at Laguna Seca, sharing an honest look at everything that unfolded on and off track. From the key moments that shaped the weekend to the things that didn’t quite go to plan, they break down the highs, the frustrations, and the lessons learned.

The brothers also reflect on the atmosphere around Laguna Seca, the challenges of the event, and what it takes to perform at the top in such a competitive field. On top of that, they give a sneak peek into what’s coming next, discussing their future plans, upcoming races, and what fans can look forward to in the near future.

The sun won't set on California just yet as Laurens and Dries lets us in on the latest news about the recent race weekend at Long Beach. Laurens dissects the #6's performance that led to their podium finish, while Dries goes over the BMW's qualifying results and some of the hiccups going into the weekend 🏆

Racing aside, we also get a sneak peek on their thoughts of up-and-coming brands trying to break into motorsport, their usual favorites while in Los Angeles, and Laurens' aspirations to start a racing-themed coffee shop ☕

Press play on the episode and follow along as we go over the limit… 👀

In this week's episode, Laurens and Dries shine the spotlight on Porsche factory driver Laurin Heinrich, as he talks about his life as Porsche's homegrown driver since 2022, how sim racing and family support changed the trajectory of his career, and the best ways to bounce back from racing incidents 💪

No filter, just the right amount of banter, chatter, and laughter.

Still the same Over the Limit you love most. 🏁

In this week's episode, things get more technical with former F1 and now WEC race director Eduardo Freitas as we dig deep into motorsport's changing regulations, race control dynamics, and the most effective ways to stay out of the stewards' room during sessions.

No filter, just the right amount of chatter.

Still the same Over the Limit you love most. 🏁

* Recorded in January

Fresh off a hot weekend at Florida, Laurens and Dries dive into this year’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Dries looks back at Team WRT’s podium finish in the GTD class, while Laurens narrates the highs and lows of the event as the #6 Porsche finishes right below WRT.

Besides the memorable moments and encounters during their stay at the USA, the brothers also feature some missed opportunities in the pit lane, how to power through jet lag, and tips to stay awake during a 24-hour race 😴

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We welcome Thomas Preining for this week’s episode! From being the champion of the 2023 DTM season, Thomas now gives the pod a glimpse of his life beyond the car, team, and trophies.

We talk about Thomas’ journey towards DTM, his racing superstitions, championship rivals, and why he enjoys the series more than Laurens does 🚗

No filter, just the right amount of chatter.

Classic Over the Limit. 🏁

* Recorded in January

Our special guest this episode is Antonio Felix da Costa! He's probably been in almost every race series you can name off the top of your head. People couldn't really believe why he didn't make it to F1, but that didn't stop him from having success in anything else.

We talk about Antonio's days as a Red Bull junior, his transition towards endurance racing, the impact of social media in a driver's career, and his side of that Abu Dhabi test day story 😉

Lots of laughs, some banter, and absolutely no filter.

Classic Over the Limit. 🏁

* Recorded in January

This episode we’re joined by fellow Belgian and World Champion Stoffel Vandoorne — the guy who’s done it all: F1 with McLaren, Formula E titles, WEC with Peugeot, and apparently a failed sled ride with Laurens that ended in a broken nose. 😅

We talk about his rise from indoor karting to the top of motorsport, life as a Formula 1 driver next to Alonso, lessons learned, and what it’s really like juggling Formula E and endurance racing.

Plenty of laughs, honest talk, and a few Belgian flashbacks you won’t expect.

Classic Over The Limit. 🏁

* Recorded in January 

Alright… this one’s been sitting in the vault for a while. We recorded it at the start of the year (yep, a long time ago), and we’re only dropping it now — better late than never, right? 😅

Our guest is none other than Nick Cassidy — the Kiwi who’s raced and won pretty much everywhere on the planet. From tearing it up in Japan’s Super GT and Super Formula to chasing Formula E glory, Nick’s got some wild stories and a few honest takes along the way.

We talk about moving halfway across the world, learning life in Japan, losing (and winning) big, and all the chaos that comes with being a professional racer. As always — plenty of laughs, a bit of banter, and zero filter.

Classic Over The Limit. 🏁

Laurens and Dries sit down after the final race of the season to talk about an eventful weekend — from Laurens’ surprise double duty driving both Porsche cars to the moment they unknowingly raced each other on track.

They also share honest thoughts on Porsche’s decision to leave WEC, what’s next for both of them, and a few behind-the-scenes stories (including some brotherly teasing, of course).

🎙️ Over The Limit is back! After a long break (and a couple of “comebacks” already), Laurens and Dries return to the mics to dive into everything happening on and off the track. From the highs of Daytona and Sebring, the heartbreak of Le Mans, to Dries’ rollercoaster season and even his new obsession with cycling, nothing is off limits. Expect honest racing talk, behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else, and the usual brotherly banter that keeps things entertaining.

Episode 44 of Over The Limit brings a truly special guest: the Brazilian racing superstar, Felipe Nasr! 🇧🇷 From his early days in go-karts to a whirlwind career that’s taken him through Formula 1, multiple IMSA championships, and unforgettable Daytona victories, Felipe shares his incredible journey in motorsport. 🏁

🏎️ Discover how Felipe’s family’s passion for racing shaped his career, what it was like chasing the F1 dream, and the lessons he learned navigating the highs and lows of the sport. He opens up about the grind of making it to Formula 1, the reality behind the paddock politics, and his resilience in finding success in endurance racing.

🌟 This episode is packed with inspiring anecdotes, from his move to Italy as a teenager to his latest triumphs with Porsche Penske Motorsport. Plus, he shares his dream of winning Le Mans and becoming a record-breaking IMSA driver.

Don’t miss Felipe’s thoughts on life, racing, and why his nickname, “Busseta,” became an inside joke! 😄

Watch the full episode now on YouTube or tune in on your favorite podcast platform. You won’t want to miss this one! 🎙️

What happens when you put Laurens, Dries, and Christopher Mies in a room together? Absolute chaos—and a ton of laughs! 😂 In this episode of Over The Limit, we sit down with one of the legends of GT racing to dive into his incredible career, life lessons, and some seriously wild moments.

From starting out in the Polo Cup to becoming a three-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner 🏆, Chris shares the highs and lows of his journey. He spills on the madness of Audi hospitality parties, crazy antics with teammates, and even a few rental car stories you probably shouldn’t try at home. 🚗 Oh, and don’t miss his honest take on switching from Audi to Ford and why he’s chasing the dream of winning Daytona. 🕰️

With raw stories, plenty of laughs, and unfiltered insights, this is the podcast you don’t want to miss. Get ready for epic behind-the-scenes tales from the world of racing! Tune in now on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! 😎🎧

In this episode of Over The Limit, we dive into the adrenaline-fueled experience of the 24 Hours of Daytona! 🎙️🏁 Laurens and Dries share their post-race reflections fresh off their flights back from the USA. Laurens celebrates a career milestone—finally claiming the coveted Rolex Daytona Winner’s Watch after years of determination. 🏆⏱️

Dries takes us behind the wheel, reflecting on the highs and lows of his race, including the pole position start, a challenging final stint, and his candid thoughts on the responsibility of leading the team in such a prestigious race. 🚗💨 Meanwhile, Laurens recounts his journey to victory, the intense competition, and the emotional rollercoaster of finally achieving one of his career dreams. 🙌

The brothers also reflect on the challenges of balancing family life with their racing careers, Laurens’ gratitude for achieving his dreams, and even some lighter moments, like a chaotic pit lane mishap. 🤦‍♂️

This episode is packed with raw emotions, racing insights, and a peek into the life of two of motorsport’s top drivers. Don’t miss it! 🏎️✨

This week on Over The Limit, we’re hanging out with Spanish racing star Dani Juncadella! From starting karting at 13 to taking home the trophy at the legendary Macau Grand Prix, Dani’s had quite the journey.

We dive into the highs and lows of his career—think DTM politics, finding his groove in GT racing, and how working with a sports psychologist gave him the mental edge.

Dani also shares what it’s like racing in the U.S. with Corvette and helping Aston Martin fine-tune their Formula 1 simulator—plus the thrill of actually driving an F1 car.

But it’s not all serious talk—Dani cracks us up with a wild prank story involving Jules Gounon and a Michelin mascot 😂. We also chat about fitness, training, and staying sharp on and off the track.

If you’re into motorsport or just love a good laugh, you won’t want to miss this one. Hit play and join us for all the fun.

This week on Over The Limit, we’re excited to welcome our first-ever female guest! Meet Michelle Gatting, the Danish racer making waves in motorsport and now a Porsche factory driver.

Michelle shares her inspiring journey, from starting in go-karts as a kid to achieving her dream of racing at top level. Along the way, she opens up about the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated sport, overcoming financial struggles, and proving her worth on the track.

We dive into her time with the Iron Dames team, her goals for Le Mans, and what it’s like to compete with and learn from her partner, Jules Gounon—spoiler: it’s hilariously competitive 😂.

This episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories from Michelle’s incredible career. Don’t miss out.

This week, Laurens and Dries Vanthoor sit down with a true legend of motorsport: Mike Rockenfeller. From conquering the DTM championship to clinching victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Mike’s career is nothing short of extraordinary. But it’s not just about the trophies—he opens up about the tough moments, the challenges behind the scenes, and how he powered through it all.

Get ready for an inspiring and raw conversation that dives deep into the world of racing and resilience. 🏆

🎥 By popular demand, we’re back on YouTube—with video! Bear with us as we fine-tune our new setup. It’s a work in progress, but we couldn’t wait to bring this episode to you. Let us know what you think and stay tuned for more polished content in the future. Enjoy the ride! 🚀

Our Christmas present to you, in case you want to listen to us on Christmas.. Our review of 2024! We judge each other season, talk about our best and worst moments. On top of that we give some insight on our private life in the last couple of weeks. Hope you enjoy! 

The Macau Grand Prix wasn't the success we hoped for. DNF for Dries and a fifth place for Laurens. But we have a lot to talk about, it's a spicy one...

Our race review of the final race of the World Endurance Championship race in Bahrain. And the summary is... Laurens became World Champion! Laurens tries to describe his emotions and we review our race together. 

This year Ayhancan and Laurens won the 12 hours of Bathurst together, finished second at the 24 hours of Nurburgring and drove the 24 hours of Zolder together. Laurens has been impressed by the talent and attitude of Ayhancan so we thought it was a good idea to invite him to the pod. We were curious to hear his story of his career, especially coming from Turkey. Besides that he thought for a couple of minutes that he would be a lot fitter than Laurens and we go through a couple of his nicknames.. Enjoy! 

In today's episode we preview the stunning entry list of the 2024 Macau Grand Prix. We talk about our favourites and our past Macau stories. At the same time we talk about the 2025 Porsche Penske Motorsport line-ups which have been announced today. 

We know.. We're a bit late. Very little bit. 
We'll explain you why and give an update about the future of our podcast! 
Besides that, the Vanthoor's took over Fuji! Double Vanthoor podium.. Last time two brothers shared a FIA overal podium were two Schumacher brothers... Not bad. We also look ahead of the World Championship deciding final in Bahrain and much more! 

Yes, Dries finally made it happen. Our episode with Valentino Rossi! 
As you can imagine it was a very interesting talk which took place during the 24 hours of Spa. We mainly talked about his passion on four wheels which to our surprise started at a very young age. Valentino even told us his experiences in F1 and his almost switch from MotoGP to F1.. Enjoy! 

P.S.: The quality and background noises were not optimal but it was the only chance we had.. 

Our race review of the 6 hours of São Paulo. Laurens finished on second place and extended his championship lead while Dries finished in ninth and scored points for the first time. We went through our race and talked about our near death experience here in São Paulo. We truly enjoyed being here, we apologise for sounding a bit sleeping but at least we recorded straight after the race! Enjoy. 

Jules Gounon, a passionate guy with an already excellent palmares in endurance racing. He explains us his way up to the top, showing us that this is still possible without a financial background. Although he had the name of his father, an ex F1 driver, his path was everything but easy. Jules shows us that he has a huge passion for motorsport. Besides that we had some serious fun on this podcast! Stuff like getting in trouble with Michelin, being together with Michelle Gatting and much more. We hope you enjoy! 

Finally, Dries managed to finish a race in front of Laurens in 2024. Although that was not difficult. We review our race at the 24 Hours of Spa. Laurens explains his disastrous weekend and goes into details of what went wrong. While finished finished on the podium and tell us about the difficult conditions, being tired and much more. 

Our review of the 24 hours of Le Mans. Laurens finished in fourth place after fighting for a win for most of the race. While Dries was involved in a controversial crash together with Robert Kubica... 
As always we summarise our races before we head over to the gossip area, where we discuss the accident, the mythical Le Mans week, Ferrari and look ahead to the 24 Hours of Spa. 
May we remind everyone that we all have our own opinion and we love to hear yours but we all must remain respectful with our comments. 

The 24 hours of Nurburgring... At least that was the plan but it ended up being only 7 hours. The race got neutralised and kind of canceled due to weather conditions. 
Laurens "finished" in second place while Dries his car crashed early in the race. We give our opinion, share some inside stories and look ahead to the 24 hours (hopefully) of Le Mans. 

A long awaited episode finally in the books. Andre came to our studio ahead of this weekends third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Andre and Laurens have been teammates since 1,5 years and are currently leading the World Championship together with Kevin Estre. Andre his career is far from over but already now he obtains the status as a legend with his 3 overal victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and much more. 

We talk in depth about the start of his career, his life in Japan followed by his successful Endurance stint. We also chat about his amazing car collection, some crashes in a Carrera GT, him marrying Laurens his daughter in 15 years…. And much more. Enjoy!

Our first episode of a different kind. Today we talked with Thomas Chevaucher, technical engineering director at FIA. We went over multiple topics which are on the technical side and maybe a lot of you don't always know what they mean, what they represent or how it works. Therefor Thomas carefully explained us multiple topics such at the comparison between Hypercar and LMP1. What Balance of Performance is and how it works. The future of Hydrogen. The process and rules around the homologation of a car and much more. Even we learned something new so we hope you do to! 

Here we are again, a bit later as planned. Too much driving in circles... 
Our review of last weekend 6 hours of Imola. Laurens finished on the podium with Porsche Penske Motorsport and thus increased their championship lead. While Dries caused a Red flag... Something we will discuss in details, together with many other topics. Our next events. Sebastian Vettel. And the crazy Nurburgring finish. Ah yes, and an earthquake in New York... 

Our review of the first round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Qatar. 
And.. another victory! Laurens won together with Kevin and Andre for Porsche Penske Motorsport, making it the first Belgian victory in 38 years. Dries had a less successful event at the debut of BMW Team WRT. We reviewed our race, talked the usual gossip, our thoughts about Qatar and the fact that Laurens has to pay to get a trophy.... 

In this episode we go through the highs and lows in Lello his career. From the point where he was almost an F1 driver to having to give up that dream but become one of the most successful and strongest GT drivers in his era. The long rivalry with Dries and how they will end up together with BMW in 2024. Definitely a joy to listen!

Our first straight after the race podcast and we straight away have good material to talk about, a victory for Laurens! We go over our race, talk about what happened. 
And uncover some behind the scenes stories such as Laurens his week on the toilet, balance of performance, the performance of Valentino Rossi and much more. 

New for 2024! As the both of us will compete in 90% of our races together this year, we will try and do a podcast episode within 24 hours after the flag drops. 
The best way to get the purest and most emotional review. Due to this, these episodes will only be available as an audio podcast. 
To start: The 24 hours of Daytona 2024. Laurens finished in fourth place and Dries in eight place. No big celebrations to talk about but still plenty of behind the scenes information. 
Please let us know in the comments or on social media what you would like to hear from us in these reviews! 

In this episode we go over Mathieu his career. We spoke about how he managed to turn around a difficult start into becoming a vers successful Porsche factory driver. We of course, had to discuss the legendary Daytona battle with Laurens and his view on different approaches to be successful in motorsport. Enjoy. 

Another great guest resulting in a great episode. We go over Renger his career, his highs but also his lows. How his self started business saved his career in motorsport. Comparing our days in single seaters versus the modern days. Winning the 24h of Daytona together with Fernando Alonso. How his insurance company and racing go together, or not always.. Finally we topped it up with the usual stories, hope you enjoy it!

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Dries called it a Christmas special. Larry simply called it a 2023 review. Probably it’s a bit of both. 
We discuss some internal gossip and complain about the lack of support in our country, definitely worth a listen. 
Furthermore we discuss our season. We talked about our best, worst, most memorable,.. moments. 
And we quickly look ahead at 2024 before we had to leave because Mom texted us to be on time for Christmas dinner. 

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This was an episode which we’ve been waiting for a while. We talked about Rene his hugely successful career path, his work ethic and a lot more. But the most interesting part was definitely the big rivalry with Laurens at Audi back in 2013, 2014 and 2015. A lot of untold stories got shared today! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! 

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In our latest episode we preview the upcoming Macau Grand Prix where Laurens will participate with Porsche. We review Petit Le Mans and the Indy 8h. Catch up on our winter plans, upcoming events and just randomly chat along about LMDh in 2024, DTM, simulator work and much more. 

We are sorry.. Our summer was busier than we expected! But we are back! 
And we have plenty of to talk about. 
Larry's road bike trip? Dries his first laps in the BMW LMDh? Our upcoming races and plans? Plenty of BS? We've got it all.. 
And no worries, we will be better organised to have more episodes frequently. 

In this podcast episode we discuss our 24 hours of Spa race of last weekend. Unfortunately no glory for both of us, although we were both in the fight for a victory. But as always, we have plenty of stories and gossip to talk about! 

This was probably the funniest episode we recorded so far. Jordan is known to be very good and successful race car driver in USA but an even funnier social media personality. We talk through his career and his dream of driving for Corvette, his NASCAR experience, racing with his brother and father. And we touched on his social media stories, Rodney Sandstorm and much more.. Hope you enjoy. 

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Today we talk about the century edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 
No success for the both of us but still the best event of the year. We talk about the high and lows of our race, the craziness of the whole Le Mans week and a terrorist attack in Dries his RV. 
Was it the best Le Mans ever? 

In this episode we discuss last weekends 24 hours of Nurburgring. As usual there was a lot of discussion afterwards about the accidents between amateurs and professionals. Did it cross a line this year? We shared our opinion.. 
And we look ahead to our upcoming events in the next week. 
Oh and Dries had misfires... 

In our 10th episode we had a special one, Earl Bamber. Laurens his worse part of the #BAMTHOR history. We go deep in some behind the scenes #BAMTHOR moments, discuss the fact that Laurens was almost being sued by Coca-Cola, our love for red wine, dodgy late night evening stories and much much more. Definitely the episode with the most LOL moments so far. Enjoy. 

We had the honours to have Kevin Estre in our show. We talked about his career and the fight to become a professional race car driver. Kevin has achieved many international victories by now and is known to be one of the best GT drivers at the moment. We discussed his 0-100% mentality and his history with Laurens over the past years. 

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We’ve been on the road lately but here we are with episode #8. In this episode we review our races in Kyalami, Sebring and the Nurburgring. With nothing less than Vanthoor victories in all races. Laurens his dream come true by debuting in LMDh and Dries also had a special encounter in Kyalami.. 

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It was a honour to have Tom on our show. A cycling legend with wins in Paris Roubaix, Tour of Flandres, a world championship and much more. 
He switched to motorsport after his cycling career and we compared the two worlds and made him choose between winning Le Mans or Paris Roubaix, it was a closer call then you would expect! 
A ton of interesting stories. If you love cycling and motorsport, this is gold. 

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