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A podcast dedicated to Formula 1. We review the latest races and news, giving a fans perspective. Not a race weekend? We have our "Racing back in time" series, where we review classic races from the past! We hope you enjoy the podcast, check out the website and blog for more Formula 1 content!

Aaron Harper


    • Dec 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27 EPISODES


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    5 Red Lights EP27 - Abu Dullest Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 29:44


    In this episode, I look back at the Abu Dhabi GP. Not one to be cherished for years to come, but won by Max Verstappen. I'm sure he enjoyed it! Can Abu Dhabi survive as season finale, with arguably better "racing" options available? Follow 5 Red Lights here, with this easy link! https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP26 - Sensational Sakhir!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 32:09


    Sergio Perez took victory in Sakhir, although the win for a while looked like George Russell's until Mercedes imploded and a late puncture. I discuss Sergio's win, George's performance and where Bottas has seemingly allowed himself to be moved out of Mercedes in 2022. I also launch a passionate defence of Charles Leclerc's race combat. Find all my social media links here! - https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP25 - Romain's Miracle Escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 32:25


    Romain Grosjean escaped a huge accident and fireball on Sunday. Thankfully, he is alive and well. Lewis Hamilton won the race but the ever improving safety features in F1 took centre stage, as the Halo saved a life. Hopefully this podcast reflects tone of the race. https://linktr.ee/5RedLights - for all 5 Red Lights socials, youtube and website!

    5 Red Lights EP24 - Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 23:50


    Aaron looks ahead to the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first of three races in three weeks to end the 2020 season. Who does he think will be victorious on Sunday under the lights and which midfield team is going to outscore their rivals in Sakir. Tweet him your predictions or comment on the youtube version of this podcast! Find the links to both channels below! https://linktr.ee/5RedLights - for all 5 Red Lights socials, youtube and website!

    5 Red Lights EP23 - Ice-stabul Glory for Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 43:37


    Lewis Hamilton became a 7-time World Champion with a masterclass victory in Istanbul. Join Aaron as he shares his thoughts on Lewis' achievement, who wasted their chance at victory and has a mini-rant about Michael Masi's glaring error at the start of Q2. I would love to hear your feedback! Tweet, review or comment on a video! Click this link - https://linktr.ee/5RedLights - for all 5 Red Lights socials, youtube and website!

    5 Red Lights EP22 - Turkish Delight for Lewis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 22:29


    A look ahead to he return of the Turkish Grand Prix. Aaron gives some background to the circuit, after 9 years away, and previews the weekend ahead with his predictions. Enjoy the grand prix this weekend! I would love to hear your feedback! Tweet, review or comment on a video! Click this link - https://linktr.ee/5RedLights - for all 5 Red Lights socials, youtube and website!

    5 Red Lights EP21 - 7th Heaven for Mercedes in Imola

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 41:57


    Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas scored a 1-2 as Mercedes clinched their 7th Constructors Championship. Aaron discusses this amazing achievement as well as Alex Albon's future, Antonio Giovinazzi's retention at Alfa Romeo and argues the case for Imola to return to F1 more often.  I would love to hear your feedback! Tweet, review or comment on a video! Click this link - https://linktr.ee/5RedLights - for all 5 Red Lights socials, youtube and website!

    5 Red Lights EP20 - 91 Not Out For Lewis at 2020 Eifel GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 41:52


    Lewis Hamilton scored win number 91 in Germany, matching Michael Schumacher's record at the Nurburgring. Aaron asks if Bottas could have salvaged his race before his retirement, should Nico Hulkenberg replace Alex Albon for 2021 and looks back at the two-day weekend at the Nurburgring.  Follow 5 Red Lights, with our helpful link tree! https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP19 - Is Bottas back in the hunt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 40:20


    Valtteri Bottas won the Russian GP, while Lewis Hamilton suffered the Netflix "Drive to Survive" curse with his double penalty. This episode looks back at a slightly mundane Russian Grand Prix, sprinkled with penalties. Aaron gives his opinions on track limits, Stefano Domenicali's appointment and looks ahead to the Nurburgring. Follow 5 Red Lights, with our helpful link tree! https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP18 - Should Mugello return after it's chaotic debut?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 34:51


    The first ever Tuscan Grand Prix was pretty crazy! Lewis Hamilton prevailed after 3 standing starts and a pile up on the pit straight involving 4 drivers. In this episode, I ask if a repeat of the madness can be prevented and if Mugello could or should return in future F1 seasons, as well as rounding up the team's weekends. Follow 5 Red Lights, with our helpful link tree! https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP17 - Monza Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 35:21


    Pierre Gasly won a crazy Italian Grand Prix for Alpha Tauri, who won the race for the second time. Carlos Sainz for McLaren and Lance Stroll's Racing Point completed a thoroughly unexpected podium, while Valtteri Bottas floundered in 5th after Hamilton suffered a win-losing penalty.  This week, Aaron asks if the race tipped the boat in favour of reverse grid races, question's Valtteri Bottas' recent performances and praises the safety of the cars, 50 years after the passing of Jochen Rindt.  Follow 5 Red Lights, find us with our helpful linktree! - https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP16 - Spa Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 30:33


    Lewis Hamilton took his 5th win from 7 races at the Belgian Grand Prix, while Ferrari floundered. In this episode, I discuss Hamilton's pole lap, Renault's progress and the battle for 3rd in the Constructors Standings. Check out our social media, website and podcast all in one link! https://linktr.ee/5RedLights

    5 Red Lights EP15 - Max's Best Win So Far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 31:28


    Max Verstappen won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, was this his best win yet? Has Daniel Ricciardo opened our eyes to the "Seb-Spin"? And I weight up Pirelli's tyre conundrum. Check out our website and blog: https://5redlightspodcast.wixsite.com/5rlpodcast  Follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @5_Red_Lights/5redlights  Subscribe to our Youtube channel: 5 Red Lights

    5 Red Lights EP 14 - Hamilton's Home Comforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 39:55


    Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 British GP despite a tyre failure on the final lap, while team-mate Bottas finished 11th after encountering the same issue, 2 laps from home. We discuss the Ferrari's contrasting fortunes, Grosjean's dodgy defending and ask if the stewards are in danger of creating a black and white penalty system.  Check out our website and blog: https://5redlightspodcast.wixsite.com/5rlpodcast Follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @5_Red_Lights/5redlights Subscribe to our Youtube channel: 5 Red Lights

    5 Red Lights EP13 - Hamilton devours victory in Hungary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 40:54


    Lewis Hamilton took his 8th win in Budapest, ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. We ask if Verstappen is keeping a lid on things, if Gasly should replace Albon and discuss whether or not anyone can stop Lewis Hamilton. Follow us on Twitter @5_Red_Lights and Instagram @5redlights

    5 Red Lights EP12 - Hamilton strikes in Styria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 36:44


    Lewis Hamilton took a dominant victory at the first ever Styrian Grand Prix. We look at how dominant his win was, the Ferrari's clash as well as looking ahead to the Hungarian Grand Prix.

    5 Red Lights EP11 - ACTION IN AUSTRIA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 43:52


    The 2020 Formula 1 Season is finally underway and it was a race worth waiting for. Talking points on and off the track, Bottas winning the opening race and a maiden podium for Lando Norris. 

    5 Red Lights EP 10 - F1 IS BACK!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 34:12


    F1 is finally back, so where are we as we head into the season opener in Austria?

    5 Red Lights EP9 - Initial 2020 calendar announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 45:35


    The first 8 races of the revised and delayed 2020 Formula 1 season have been announced. We take a look at them, F1's plan for safety and also look back on the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix

    5 Red Lights EP8 - Monaco Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 37:32


    Monaco has been cancelled completely due to the coronovirus outbreak and should have been held last weekend. In this episode, I take a look back at 5 of the best Grand Prix in Monte Carlo over the years.

    5 Red Lights EP 7 - Vettel and his 2021 options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 32:17


    In this episode, Aaron discusses Sebastian Vettel's options for 2021 after it was announced he would leave Ferrari at the end of 2020, being replaced by Carlos Sainz.

    5 Red Lights EP 6 - Ranking Lewis Hamilton's team mates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 33:25


    Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one the greats of F1, but who has matched up best against him as his team mate?

    5 Red Lights EP 5 - Who is the King of Number 2 drivers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 35:21


    This weeks episode explores "Number 2" drivers. We rank 10 drivers who filled the number 2 role, willingly or unwillingly, and ask whether they should have become a World Champion and thus, THE number 1 driver.

    5 Red Lights EP4 - Ranking Michael Schumacher's most controversial moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 26:05


    A Racing Back in Time special episode, we take a look at 10 infamous moments in Michael Schumacher's racing career and rank them to find the most controversial. This is just our opinion so be sure to let us know if you disagree, or agree, by checking out our website blog or on our social media platforms!

    5 Red Lights EP3 - "Bumps in Baku" - Racing Back in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 26:05


    Today we rewind to 2017 and land in Baku, Azerbaijan. We discuss Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel's tangle behind the safety car, the clash of the Force India's and Daniel Ricciardo's victory. Follow us on Instagram @5redlights and on Twitter @5_Red_Lights!

    5 Red Lights EP2 - Schumi's off, Schumi's off! - Racing Back in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 21:03


    A new series on the 5 Red Lights podcast, Racing Back in Time! Today we travel back to 2003 and land in Sao Paulo, Brazil and look back on a race that pretty much everything. We hope you enjoy listening!

    5 Red Lights Podcast - 2020 Formula 1 season preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 25:40


    Welcome to the 5 Red Lights Podcast, a podcast dedicated to Formula 1! Firstly, thanks for taking the time to listen, I hope you enjoy listening. Today we preview the 2020 F1 season, taking 5 main talking points and discussing them. I welcome your opinions as I love to chat about Formula 1!

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