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Michael Lamonato, Rob James, and Peter McGinley valiantly attempt to create 30 minutes of approximately F1 radio that is both vaguely informative and mildly amusing, often failing spectacularly on both counts. Heard on ABC Grandstand and Phuket LIVE 89.5.

Box of Neutrals


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 442 EPISODES

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    The Box of Neutrals podcast is a must-listen for any racing enthusiast. Hosted by Michael Lamonato, Rob James, and the ghostly presence of Peter McGinley, this podcast offers a unique blend of humor, knowledge, and love for the sport of Formula 1.

    One of the best aspects of The Box of Neutrals podcast is the witty banter between the hosts. Michael, Rob, and Peter have a great chemistry that makes you feel like you're part of their conversation. Their jokes and funny anecdotes add an entertaining element to the discussions about races, drivers, and all things F1. They also bring their deep understanding of the sport to the table and provide insightful analysis and commentary on current events in Formula 1.

    Another highlight of this podcast is its ability to inject fun into a sometimes overly serious sport. Formula 1 can often take itself too seriously, but The Box of Neutrals podcast brings a refreshing light-heartedness to the discussion. It offers an alternative perspective on F1 that doesn't sacrifice quality or knowledge. Whether it's their hilarious fantasy team names or their humorous takes on race incidents, this podcast ensures that listeners have an enjoyable time while staying informed about all things Formula 1.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to The Box of Neutrals podcast, some listeners may find the occasional excessive advertising to be a downside. The hosts skillfully incorporate sponsorships into their show with humor, but it may be off-putting for those looking for a more streamlined listening experience focused solely on F1 content.

    In conclusion, The Box of Neutrals podcast stands out as an essential alternative F1 commentary show that combines humor, knowledge, and entertainment in just the right proportions. Michael Lamonato, Rob James, and Peter McGinley (even in his ghostly form) create a dynamic and engaging listening experience that keeps fans coming back for more. Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or just looking to have a laugh while staying informed, this podcast is definitely worth adding to your playlist.



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    Spanish Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 45:45


    Max Verstappen channels his inner BMW driver in a classic case of morning peak hour road rage in a freeway variable speed limit zone. Lance Stroll suffers a sudden bout of a lack of interest. Formula McGinley

    Monaco Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 39:33


    The curse of the Oscar Piastri pizza continues. Plus: where does Ribena come from? Formula McGinley

    Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 51:29


    Has Liam Lawson entered the Daniel Ricciardo zone, and can he grow a beard anyway? Formula McGinley

    Emilia-Romagna GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:49


    Alpine out-Alpines itself in a remarkable and nostalgic week of Formula 1 news. Formula McGinley

    Miami Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 43:18


    We break a new promise faster than Alpine has dropped Jack Doohan, and why doesn't Miami look like Miami on TV? Formula McGinley

    Miami GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 31:50


    Christian Horner fires up the WhatsApp to have a chat with George Russell (allegedly). Sergio Perez gets an in with Cadillac. Formula McGinley

    Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 39:41


    British flags fly at half mast after the colonies take control of the drivers championship. The parma

    Bahrain Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 35:42


    Victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix goes to pole-sitter Lando Norris (sic) after a sensational race by Only Birdman (sick). Formula McGinley

    Japanese Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 35:19


    Better late than never. Formula McGinley

    Japanese GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 34:25


    Liam Lawson is sacked for his own good, according to Red Bull Racing, while Sergio Pérez alleges some teams want to talk to him about a drive in 2026. Formula McGinley

    Chinese Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 48:50


    Oscar Piastri breaks British hearts by winning his 1/16th home grand prix in Shanghai. Red Bull Racing gets its comeuppance. Formula McGinley

    Australian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 48:13


    Thanks ever so much indeed, as ever, for waking up at 4am to watch the Australian Grand Prix regardless of the time zone your home territory and/or domicile. Formula McGinley

    Australian GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 56:16


    We spend a surprising but appropriate amount of time talking about the state of airport public toilets. Unrelated: Phillip Horton joins us to preview the Australian Grand Prix and his new book The Grand Prix Year. Suggestion box

    Preseason Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 42:06


    We're back for another season with a surprising number of references to AFL identity Dwayne Russell and exclusive audio of Oliver Oakes discussing Jack Doohan's F1 future. Livery Awards

    Season Review with Superlicense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 80:51


    Our annual award-giving gala with Superlicense F1 Podcast asks why Valtteri Bottas has developed a propensity to get his pants off and features exclusive audio of Sergio Pérez's payout negotiations with Red Bull Racing. Suggestion box

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 40:30


    APX GP wins the constructors championship after Brad Pitt's teammate dominates the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix because he is as cunning as a fox who is a professor of cunning at Oxford University (sic). Suggestion box

    Qatar Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 41:29


    Lando Norris is robbed of his rightful place on the podium by a panel of unpatriotic stewards. And has Helmut Marko found his newest shiny object? Fantasy F1

    Las Vegas Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 49:34


    Lando Norris is robbed of the championship by a foreigner. And has anyone actually seen a Cadillac? Fantasy F1

    Las Vegas GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 37:39


    Alpine proves Jack Doohan is a star of the future by considering dropping him from its 2025 driver line-up before he's even had a chance to make his debut. TINSI-I race car

    What's Alpine Doohan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 40:51


    Alpine proves Jack Doohan is a star of the future by considering dropping him from its 2025 driver line-up before he's even had a chance to make his debut. Fantasy F1

    São Paulo Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 31:49


    Max Verstappen crushes the dreams of King Charles and British broadcasters everywhere by doing very well in Brazil, but did he really start 17th if only 14 cars started ahead of him? Fantasy F1

    Mexico City Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 40:56


    Sergio Pérez is closing down after a fire sale at his home race, the last Breakfast Grand Prix of the season. Fantasy F1

    United States Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 48:51


    Helmut Marko gets distracted by another shiny object as Liam Lawson successfully makes his second Formula 1 debut. Fantasy F1

    United States GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 36:11


    A man in an aeroplane hand-delivered this episode for no obvious reason. He completed a full safety inspection of his aircraft shortly before returning to his point or origin. Fantasy F1

    F1 Anagrams and Numerology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 38:18


    We singlehandedly set back the trajectory of AI by several years with the latest instalment of our F1 numerology series. Peter actually solves several anagrams. Fantasy F1

    Daniel Ricciardo Retires

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 34:32


    We play an excruciatingly unsuccessful anagram quiz to commemorate the second week of the national mourning period for Daniel Ricciardo's truncated Formula 1 career. Fantasy F1

    Singapore Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 46:41


    We show our respect for popular motorsport franchise Daniel Ricciardo, which has closed down. Fantasy F1

    Azerbaijan Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 34:09


    Michael is joined by Rod Gordon from Superlicense to patriotically celebrate the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, go tiges. Fantasy F1

    Azerbaijan GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 31:36


    Adrian Newey will have made $3528 in the time it takes you to listen to this podcast. Fantasy F1

    Italian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 42:34


    How can Davide Valsecchi and Davide Crofty be so different? And what's up with the dog in the Kayo ads?  Fantasy F1

    Dutch Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 47:07


    While the F1 world is talking about Jack Doohan's promotion and Lando Norris's title bid, not enough people are talking about Japanese mechanical pencils. Fantasy F1

    Dutch GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 35:54


    We take a deep dive into the world of mechanical pencils in celebration of the Dutch Grand Prix. Fantasy F1

    Midseason quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 41:13


    With no real news to speak of, the history of the Toyota Cressida and Papa McGinley's driving style dominate discussion before we fail dismally at conducting a quiz.  Fantasy F1

    Midseason Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 41:24


    Joined by a special long-time friend of the program, we discuss what Gerard Whateley will bring to the top job at Audi and which brands have survived the unfortunate sullying of their names. Fantasy F1

    Belgian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 50:24


    Formula 1 brings Norfolk Day intro disrepute by unpatriotically disqualifying King's Lynn icon George Russell from the Belgian Grand Prix. Fantasy F1

    Hungarian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 44:58


    We dive into the numerological significant of Oscar Piastri's first grand prix victory and the return of Sizzler to Queensland in the run-up to the Olympics. Fantasy F1

    Hungarian GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 44:20


    We discuss the surprisingly strong case for F1 to borrow heavily from Channel 9 rugby league (rugbaleeg) sports telecasts of the 1990s. Fantasy F1

    British Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 47:28


    Grass. Cream. Garboldisham. Crowds. The South Downs. Ovaltine. Cream. Heaps of cream — cream and lawnmowers. Summer holidays in creamy Cromer. Vaulting over a stile in the country lane. Catching sticklebacks in an old tin can. Honestly, nanny, I never touched them. Piano lessons with Mrs Duckworth. Father's hands on the steering wheel. Sit up straight! Going faster and faster. Locked in the cupboard for being rude to Mrs Howlett. Take the Wolseley for a run. England. Elgar. South Downs. Bath olivers. Oh, play the game. Elbows off the table. Who's a brave soldier, then? Daddy's hands all steamy and starchy. England and cream. Creamy old England. Custard creams. Strawberries and cream. English cream. Creamy England. England. Cream. The cream of old England. Fantasy F1

    Austrian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 38:40


    Formula 1 prepares for the climax of the season and the greatest event in world sport, the Grand Prix of Great Britian (sic). Fantasy F1

    Spanish Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 50:23


    Flavio Briatore returns to the F1 paddock as a team boss and immediately a motorhome catches fire. We play everyone's* favourite segment Jacques On, Jacques Off. Fantasy F1

    Spanish GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 39:14


    We champion more drivers taking sabbaticals, and Colton Herta is mentioned for some reason. Fantasy F1

    Canadian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 38:50


    F1 1997 world champion John Newhouse voices some unsavoury opinions due to reasons comprehensible only to the world of numerology. Fantasy F1

    Canadian GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 33:53


    With Esteban Ocon's Alpine axing breaking exactly 47 minutes after we stopped recording, this week's episode is mostly about Pantone colour charts. Fantasy F1

    Monaco Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 48:15


    Do yachts honk, and who shot Mario Andretti over the lost email? Fantasy F1

    Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 40:59


    Lando Norris's Mar-a-Lago blessing wears off as Max Verstappen wins again. Fantasy F1

    Emilia-Romagna GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 34:20


    We reveal which mandatory HR induction courses Adrian Newey is most likely to fail before his three-month probation expires. Fantasy F1

    Miami Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 25:36


    LANDO NORRIS WINS HIS FIRST GRAND PRIX — BY A LOT. HE WON IT OVER THE CROOKED RADICAL LEFT MAX VERSTAPPEN WITH HISTORIC NUMBERS. NO COLLUSION. WITCH HUNT! Fantasy F1

    Miami GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 37:56


    Several drivers prepare for life in the bin after a team of degenerates kicks the driver market back into life ahead of the Truman Show Grand Prix. Fantasy F1

    Chinese Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 46:46


    Trigger warning for UK residents: the following episode of Box of Neutrals may contain spoilers for the 2024 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.  Fantasy F1

    Chinese GP Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 41:20


    The Fernando Alonso boys tour is extended for several more seasons ahead of the return of the Succulent Chinese Grand Prix.Fantasy F1

    Japanese Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 45:13


    We exclusively leak audio of James Vowles responding to Alex Albon's first-lap crash in Japan. Plus: which website domain has Peter McGinley forgotten to renew (unusual)? Fantasy F1

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