Box of Neutrals has been polluting radio waves and internet bandwidth since 2010, when a Melbourne community radio station united Michael Lamonato, Rob James and Derryn Hinch, two of whom were Formula One enthusiasts fascinated with the third’s enthusiasm for Neil Mitchell.

From that moment they were inseparable, travelling from Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs to the central business district — and beyond — to cover the sport they love.

Box of Neutrals’ five-year association with Her His Majesty’s ABC Grandstand came to an end after the latter decided to focus more on the underrepresented ball sports of AFL, NRL, cricket and, to a lesser extent, the A-League, leaving Michael, Rob and Derryn to fend for themselves.

After a brief stint under the stewardship of Korda Mentha, the good people at The Horde found some Manscaped sheckles and threw them Box of Neutrals’ way.

Neil Mitchell has never appeared on the programme.