Alternative Sport

Verge CEO Andre is joined by F1 YouTuber Aldas, Grace (Gracing Line) and Oliver Wilson (TNT Sports) to discuss the season so far plus they give the teams their ranking out of 10. The team also give out special awards such as; Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Driver.

Andre Dixon, Grace Ahmed and Oliver Wilson catch up on all of the news in the world of Formula 1.  Topics this week include; trouble in Red Bull paradise?, the petition for Lewis Hamilton's 8th championship and new section - Something or Nothing where the team choose if the latest stories are news-worthy or not.

We are back for a new season!  Andre is joined by Aldas (@aldas001), Oliver Wilson (@o_j_wilson) and Grace (@gracingline) to discuss Bahrain, Reb Bull domination, troubles at McLaren, chaos at Ferrari and if things will get better at Mercedes.  The gang also have a lively debate on which car has the best livery this season.

The gang are back together! This week Mathew Connell and Andre Dixon and Sam Wilson are joined again by Ariana Bravo and Steph Turner from Driven By Diversity Podcast to discuss huge rumours from Williams, discuss intolerance in F1 and. more! 

Ahoy! This week, thanks to Honda Marine, Andre and Matt take the podcast to the seas to discuss this week's alternative F1 news - and what a week to have Honda as a sponsor. With the huge news of Honda leaving the world of F1 at the end of 2021 the Driven by Diversity crew, Ariana Bravo and Steph Turner, explain Honda's history in the sport, their reasons for leaving and what this may mean for Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Andre and Matt discuss the upcoming Eifel Grand Prix this weekend; with no Friday practice, Mick Schumacher didn't make his expected F1 debut but will Alfa Romeo be making an announcement? Also, the Alt F1 font of knowledge which is Sam Wilson, gives us his 5 things to look forward to this weekend. If you want to see what the guys are upto on the boat, check out the YouTube video here.

Matthew Connell and Andre Dixon are joined by Ariana Bravo and Stephanie Turner from Driven By Diversity Podcast. This week the gang discuss who's the most influential, Bernie Ecclestone vs Micheal Schumacher? Reverse grid races and discuss the importance of Lando Norris to the future of F1.

 In this week's episode we premier our all new format featuring Matthew Connell, Andre Dixon and Stephanie Turner and Ariana Bravo from Driven by Diversity! This episode is sponsored by True Wireless Earbuds by Honor www.hihonor.com Thanks to HONOR for sending us the HONOR Choice True Wireless Earbuds to try out. They're available for £29.99, and we definitely think they're worth that incredible price.

E-Sports welcomes an entirely new style of motorsports all together, and we feel it represents a key part of the future of racing as a whole. When a group of young and talented gamers combine with the world of F1 there's only exciting things that could follow, and we were lucky enough to spend some time with one of E-Sports new favourites. Shanaka Clay has dedicated most of his young life to motorsport; from karting to competing against some of the worlds finest online drivers. We spoke about everything from his training routine with Racing Point to what playlists get him geared up for a race.

On today's episode the boys catch up with acclaimed photographer and paddock dweller Kym Illman, Australia's only permanently accredited F1 photographer. After a career building businesses Kym took his love for photography to the next level and focussed on one of his true passions, F1!

In this very special episode to celebrate the 70th anniversary of F1 the Alternative F1 Podcast team host the show from the roof of the O2 Arena thanks to the lovely folks at Up at the O2.  This week our very special guest host is Naomi Schiff of W Series, Naomi guides us around the Silverstone track and also gives her expert tips on what to look out for in this very special race. Look out for special appearances from Alice Powell, David Alorka, Tommo F1, AJ3, James Green and The Tribus Podcast.

This week the boys catch up with Chris Medland, acclaimed F1 journalist, star of Netflix's Drive to Survive and presenter to MBC sports. Chris gives the guys an insight to what it was like working in Austria and attending the race, as well as some brilliant anecdotes on working as a journalist in F1 and why being there is much better than working from home.  As well as talking about the race, the boys chat about the powerful stance taken by 14 of the drivers and why F1's commitment to ending racism is so important. It's a long one but a very insightful, often funny and, as always, a very Alternative Look at the world of F1 during the pandemic.

This week the boys are joined by Naomi Schiff, a driver that should need more introduction. A seasoned WSeries driver and now the series' Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, Naomi talks about what her new role can bring to the sport and why she's looking to champion female drivers and drivers from diverse backgrounds.  Of course, there are anecdotes aplenty, including from her time as a team manager and how she managed that transition from being a driver. Even during the lockdown, Naomi has kept her skills sharp thanks to sim racing as evidenced by recording the entire episode in her sim racing rig! An episode that gives you an insight into the world of racing and it's back office, this is one not to be missed.

This week the boys are joined by F1 legend, James Allen. The former commentator and current President of the Motorsport network lets the boys in on the secrets of what it takes to be an F1 commentator and how hard it really is.  He also tells the guys what it was like commentating on that very moment Lewis Hamilton clinched his first F1 title in 2008 ahead of Felipe Massa, on the last corner at Interlagos. James also delves into his close yet humble relationship with F1's most iconic voice, Murray Walker. Expect laughs, some great anecdotes and the true reality of Formula 1…oh and the story of how James once ended up reporting live from a portaloo in Spa. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the news from America and how it's impacted our lives and how it needs to continue to impact them daily. It's a raw topic and one that you may not want to listen to but unfortunately for those who don't, it's a conversation that needs to be had. Racism is prevalent in our world, including the world of sport. We've seen it as fans and some may have even felt it. Now more than ever, it's crucial we open the conversation up and point the finger at those who need pointing at. Last week, one driver stood alone in his protest of racism, in an industry of thousands of people. We want him to know that we stand with him and all black lives in sport and around the world because they matter. Black lives matter  

This week we had the pleasure of chatting to W Series superstar Tasmin Pepper about everything from how she discovered her passion for racing and some exciting training tips, to how to throw a great South African BBQ! 

This week the guys are joined by social media and football icon Troopz. Famous for his epic appearances on Arsenal Fan TV, most are unaware he's a secret F1 super fan. The boys chat about how Troopz got into F1, how the culture compares to Football and how F1 can reach a younger more diverse audience. Expect hot topic debates, major opinions on certain drivers and of course, where F1 could host London's first ever race. An episode you won't want to miss this truly is an Alternative view on F1.

This week the guys are joined by rising star and 2020 W Series drive Belen Garcia.  After a career in Formula 4 Belen talks about her step up to the W Series and how she juggles her university degree alongside her racing. Giving an inside look Belen tells the boys what it's really like to be one of the lucky few racing in the W Series and the relationships with the other drivers on and off the track. A competitor through and through, Belen is on her way up and is definitely to watch out for, just have a listen and find out.

In this week's episode, the guys are joined by The Sun's F1 correspondent, Ben Hunt. After a career in Formula 1 journalism, Ben has a library of stories to tell the boys, including the time he ended up on Flavio Briatore's yacht in Monaco and this season's fateful opener in Australia that ended without a race. Aside from stories of yachts, Ben talks about that famous question he asked Toto Wolff in Netflix's Drive to Survive at the German GP in 2019. Full of laughter and intriguing stories this episode gives a true to life, behind the scenes look at what it's really like to be an F1 journalist.

In this week's episode, the boys help cure the lockdown blues by giving some honest reviews on four of the best motorsport shows to watch whilst in lockdown. Talking all out, American ponies in Shelby American and formula 1 legends in Senna, Williams and A Life if Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story. A surprise winner comes from Matt as he chats about why his two favourite documentaries are so incredible to watch including some incredibly humble storytelling. We hope you enjoy the episode and kill some time with a few great shows. The new episode is available to stream on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

In this week's episode, the guys chat young drivers. Who are the hot contenders, who's impressed the most and what we can expect to see when the season kicks off! The biggest question answered this week is why and how these young guns have been owning the offseason. Expect debate, arguments and Matt's first foray into the role of quiz master.

The show opens with a touching tribute to racing legend Sir Stirling Moss who sadly passed away at the age of 90 on 12th April. The boys also discuss the latest news coming in from off the track including the news that the Canadian GP has been postponed, as expected. Matt reminisces about what last year's race was like including Seb Vettel's fateful spin and what we can expect from the first race if it opens behind closed doors.

In this week's episode, the guys are joined by fellow Formula 1 YouTuber Tommo F1 to talk about his journey as an F1 commentator and how he grew his channel. As always, the boys give an alternative view on the world of F1 including the latest news on Coronavirus and when (they predict) we can expect the first race of the season.

This week the team discuss Toto Wolff leaving Mercedes, Vettel's 3 am text to Grosjean, F1 teams saving money,  Esports Grand Prix and the rumour mill! 

This week the team discuss the cancelled Grand Prix races due to the growing Coronavirus Pandemic, new 2021 rules and how it will impact the season and a virtual GP!

This week the team discuss the cancellation of the Melbourne Grand Prix, a review of the new Netflix series 'Drive To Survive 2' and races to come!