Shane van Gisbergen Beats Oscar Piastri in Quad Lock's Hot Lap
Shane van Gisbergen. Phillip Island. Ben & Ben from Gears and Gasoline.
The latest episode of Quad Lock Hot Laps just dropped, and if you haven't watched it yet, you need to clear your schedule right now. NASCAR's beloved Kiwi, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG), went head-to-head with Gears and Gasoline's very own Benjamin Thorn and Ben Lin on one of Australia's most iconic racing circuits, Phillip Island, and the results did not disappoint.
Watch the full episode here
What Is Quad Lock Hot Laps?
Quad Lock Hot Laps is the motorsport interview series where drivers, enthusiasts, and creators go beyond the podium. The hottest questions with totally unscripted answers follow a raw, fast, and brutally honest conversation whilst under the pressure of driving the track on the sim.
Previous guests include Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri, who set the benchmark as the fastest lap time on the leaderboard… until now.
The Guest Lineup: Shane van Gisbergen & Gears and Gasoline
Shane van Gisbergen: NASCAR Star, Supercars Legend
If you follow motorsport even casually, you know SVG. The New Zealand-born racer made history in his NASCAR Cup Series debut by winning his very first race – a feat that hadn't been achieved in over 60 years. Now competing full-time in NASCAR, he's become one of the most talked-about drivers in American motorsports.
Benjamin Thorn & Ben Lin: Gears and Gasoline
Gears and Gasoline is one of the most respected automotive YouTube channels in the world, known for beautifully shot car content and genuine enthusiasm for the craft of driving. Benjamin Thorn and Ben Lin bring that same passion to the Hot Laps seat.
The Best Moments from This Episode
"What's the Most Expensive Mistake You've Made?"
Ben Lin recently crashed his Evo last year – one of those moments every car enthusiast dreads. If you want the full story, watch here:
The Car Mod Gears and Gasoline Actually Hate
This one might surprise you. When asked what car modification Benjamin can't stand, he went straight for aftermarket exhaust systems. He says cars don't need to be louder. Stock exhausts are often more enjoyable for everyday driving.
Favourite NASCAR Driver? It’s SVG, of course.
When asked to name their favourite NASCAR driver, Gears and Gasoline had one answer: SVG himself. Safe answer when the man is sitting right next to you? Maybe. Wrong? Absolutely not.
Who is the Worst driver to See in Your Mirror
Shane's answer here was gold. The driver he least wants to see behind him on track? Bubba Wallace, watch the video to find out why.
From Supercars to NASCAR: The Habit He Had to Unlearn
Getting in the car from the right side. In Supercars, drivers enter from the left. In NASCAR, it's the right.
The Leaderboard Results
Here's where it gets serious. After all the banter and hot takes, the lap times are what count and the Quad Lock Hot Laps leaderboard at Phillip Island now looks like this:
Shane van Gisbergen didn't just join the leaderboard, he took the top spot, bumping Oscar Piastri down to second.
Benjamin Thorn claimed a strong 3rd place, while Ben Lin rounds out the top five in 5th.
Watch the Full Episode
Don't just take our word for it. The full Quad Lock Hot Laps episode with Shane van Gisbergen and Gears and Gasoline is live now.
Subscribe to the Quad Lock YouTube channel so you don't miss the next episode and keep an eye on that leaderboard. Someone's going to want to knock SVG off the top.
