Welcome to F1R THE GIRLS, your place for everything F1...with a twist. We give you the classic stuff you need like race previews, post-race analysis, and technical explainers. But we also bring a fresh, female, New York City perspective to off-track news, the business of F1, and the personalities and drama behind the sport. It’s on Netflix for a reason people. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
A primer on everything that's gone down in an extremely chaotic 24 hours (even by F1 standards) – Alonso blindsiding Alpine, Oscar Piastri publicly rejecting Alpine's claim he is driving for them in 2023, whether we think Piastri has a McLaren seat, where Daniel Ricciardo fits in this mess, and predictions for what will happen next in this developing saga. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
We dive into everything that went down in Budapest—George's maiden pole (they're back?!), Max's comeback drive and trusty sidekick Hannah Schmitz, yet another dramatic Ferrari fumble, the underwhelming fizzle of Haas's “white Ferrari,” and where this all leaves us heading into summer break. Plus, our thoughts on Vettel's retirement and Alonso's bombshell move to Aston Martin. Welcome to Silly Season fam! Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
Get ready for Budapest with us! We get into last year's absolutely wild race, why this track is called “Monaco without walls,” Haas upgrades, what's at stake for the top teams, and more. Then learn all about the floor debate: how the Technical Directive coming into effect at Spa could impact Red Bull and Ferrari's flexible floors, plus the current battle across the grid (especially Christian v. Toto) over potential 2023 regulations aimed at reducing porpoising/bottoming. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
Tune in as we discuss what went down at the French Grand Prix this past weekend. We dive into the Ferrari woes – whether Charles' mistake cost him the championship and more issues on Carlos' side of the garage. Plus we discuss Checo v. George, the Mercedes comeback, how the French drivers fared, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
Bonjour! Join us to get ready for the French Grand Prix, including circuit history, track limits, the McLaren hiring spree, Mercedes momentum, and more. Then we answer all your burning power unit questions — the internal combustion and hybrid components, MGU-K and MGU-H, batteries, grid penalties, and why the current regs incentivize teams to prioritize power over reliability. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
We are joined by Lily Herman, F1 expert and co-host of the electric new podcast, Choosing Sides: F1, with The Daily Show's Michael Kosta. We get into all things F1 and track culture. Don't miss our discussion on her podcast and newsletter (Engine Failure), Drive to Survive, historic teammate feuds, her take on the Ferrari drama (and Carlos denim theory), street style at the track, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls, and don't forget to check out Lily's podcast and subscribe to her newsletter!
Austria recap here we go! Join us as we get into everything that happened during this sprint weekend, including reliability woes, teammate tensions, some midfield madness (go Mick and Ocon!), our takes on the Ferrari team order debate, the reports on horrific fan behavior, and much more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Onward to Red Bull home turf in Austria! We get into the unique parts of this track, the racing we're expecting, Ferrari drama this week, safety and racing rules concerns after Silverstone, and more. Stick around for segments on Red Bull's rise to the top and a feature on Toto Wolff, our favorite Austrian king. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Join us as we recap one of the most electric races in recent memory - we still haven't recovered. We discuss Sainz's maiden victory, Ferrari's debatable strategy calls, Zhou's shocking crash and the miracle that is the halo, Checo's sneaky comeback, a home podium for Lewis, the first points for young Schumacher, Alonso officially driving around the world twice, British weather showing up for quali, and much more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Get ready for Silverstone with us! We dive into the ongoing controversy from last year's race, whether Mercedes will be in better form, the racing we can expect, and the many headlines over the past week. Then a spotlight on the one and only Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton: his origin story, the McLaren years, feisty relationships with Alonso and Rosberg, his racing style, a few of his best races, and his life off track. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
It was a rainy and dramatic return to Canada! We get into the totally unexpected starting grid, team principals fighting, big errors from several teams, Max v. Carlos, a roller coaster of a weekend for Lewis, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
It's the first race in Canada since 2019! We discuss some of the track's shining historical moments and unique flair, our thoughts on a Charles comeback, the FIA making moves on porpoising, and more. Plus a deep dive on the honey badger himself — his origin story, best ever races, the Red Bull years, his driving style, and his life off track. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Is Ferrari doing what Ferrari always does? We get into the double DNF at Baku, tension at McLaren, and safety concerns over some of the worst porpoising yet. Plus controversies over driver activism, a potential salary cap, and more. Make sure to follow us on IG @f1rthegirls!
Everything you need to know about the Baku city circuit and its dramatic history, plus Checo fresh off a contract extension and in the title mix, Danny Ric's uncertain future, women in F1, and the legend that is Susie Wolff. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Pouring rain, a Ferrari strategy blunder costing Charles the lead, and a surprising and emotional Checo win—Monaco did not disappoint! Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
The most glamorous track is finally here: Monaco! We talk about what we can expect from this race, the Charles curse, last year's drama, and more. Plus how F1 teams make money, the deal with pay drivers, and how sponsorships work. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
What a race! Ferrari spins and engine failures, Mercedes holding their own at the front of the grid, and Red Bull taking the lead of both championships complete with team orders and infighting. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Formula 1 is back at the historic Barcelona circuit and we're so excited to bring you all the info on teams' major upgrades, the high stakes heading into Spain, and what kind of racing to expect. Plus, a signature F1R the Girls deep dive segment into the logistics of F1. Who said logistics can't be spicy? Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
A weird and wild weekend in Miami! We get into Max's domination, the best midfield showings, the crashes and penalties, whether the race lived up to the hype, and what this means for the championship. And because it's Miami, tune in for our celeb round up and all the spiciness we heard from the ground. Follow us on Instagram at @f1rthegirls!
Miami has arrived and the hype is unprecedented! Fast straights, hairpin turns, a fake marina, every DJ you can think of, and more. We get into the track characteristics, how we are expecting the teams to perform, and finish with a Miami vibe check. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Everything you need to know about the new 2022 regulations - what a ground effect car is, what on earth people mean when they say dirty air, and the physics behind porpoising. Plus the evolution of F1 safety and our thoughts on how these regulation changes are playing out so far this season.
A rain race at Imola! We get into a soaking wet quali and how the sprint played out, unforced errors from both Ferrari drivers, Red Bull's dominance all weekend, Mercedes' ongoing disaster, what this all means for both championships, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Everything you need to get you ready for the first sprint weekend of 2022 at Imola! We explain the track characteristics, which teams are bringing upgrades, our race predictions, and some off-track news. Then we get into a F1RTG special - what the grid would do on a day off in NYC. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
The ultimate F1 primer for anyone new to the sport or looking for a refresher as this season heats up, plus some fun facts for the long-time F1ers out there. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Join us for our recap of the Australian GP! We cover Leclerc's domination, Red Bull reliability woes, heartbreak for Sainz and Alonso, Mercedes being slow and steady, a trainwreck of a weekend for Aston Martin, our least valuable player, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
We tell you everything you need to know to watch the race down under this weekend, including whether the track changes favor Red Bull or Ferrari and some fun off-track news. Then we dive into the American expansion: our thoughts on the Vegas race, why there are no American drivers, what happened to Drive to Survive, and the new teams and manufacturers trying to enter F1. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Join us for our inaugural episode as we recap the start of the 2022 season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. We hit all the big topics, like whether Ferrari is back for good, which teammate dynamics to watch, Max v. Charles, if Mercedes and McLaren can pull it together, driver discontent in Saudi, Guenther's redemption, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
A very eventful and orange weekend! We get into the shambles Ferrari is in, Mercedes pit stop drama and Lewis' radio reactions, Red Bull triumph, and dramatic weekends down the rest of the grid. Plus a Monza preview as we head to F1's fastest and most historic track. We also discuss the ongoing driver market drama with the Piastri deal and a potential Gasly to Alpine move.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We're finally back in Japan! We get into why this is most drivers' favorite race, the magical atmosphere from the fans, the figure-8 track, and the eventful history here from Senna and Prost's infamous crashes and title fights to Jules Bianchi's tragic death. Plus updates on all the teams, Yuki's first home race, whether we think Max will cinch the title, and our thoughts on the ongoing budget cap dispute. Check out our merch and join us on Discord and on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Hard to believe the season has come to a close — tune in for our reactions to Abu Dhabi! While it didn't have the same level of drama as last year, it still gave us much to discuss, from the Charles-Checo battle to the very last lap, a silver lining for Ferrari in an otherwise plagued season, another dominant drive from Max, points for Vettel and Danny, and end of season standings (including tie breaks!). We get into the many headlines of the past week, including the final 2023 line up. Finally, we say a bittersweet goodbye to Vettel, Ricciardo, Schumacher and Latifi, at least for now.Check out our merch, join us on Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
One of our absolute favorite races of the season - Brazil did not disappoint! From KMag's shocking pole for Saturday's sprint, to George's maiden win, to the next level drama up and down the grid all weekend, where do we event start?! We discuss our thoughts on Red Bull's team order drama, Mercedes' performance, Charles' late-race plea, and much more. Then we dive into what you need to know for Abu Dhabi - what we'll be looking out for, who we think will come out in P2 for Constructors, and, of course, our last (spiciest?) hot takes of the season. Check out our merch, join us on Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We're still reeling over our experience at the Mexican Grand Prix – speechless over what felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We discuss the electric atmosphere on the ground, the F1esta at Foro Sol, meeting some of our amazing community, all our spottings and interactions in the paddock, our video segment of fans' hottest takes, and much more. Then, as always, we dive into the news and racing this weekend: Max's dominant drive, Checo's home podium, Lewis back up there fighting with the best, and Daniel Ricciardo's best drive of the season. Check our our merch, join us on Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We are off to Mexico for the F1esta! Listen in as we discuss the two brothers who are central to track history, how the high altitude impacts the cars, F1's latest venture into women in motorsports, and what's still up for grabs across the grid as the season wraps up. Of course, we get into Checo's origin story, why he is called the "Mexican Wunderkind," and his F1 history - including his Racing Point Force India Days, his season so far, and much more. Check out our merch, join our Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Austin did not disappoint! On top of Red Bull dethroning Mercedes as Constructors' Champion for the first time in almost a decade, we had safety cars, airborne cars, fierce wheel to wheel action, a little Max-Lewis déjà vu, record breaking attendance, Leclerc reclaiming P2 in the drivers' championship, and much more. Tune in for our thoughts on all the madness, plus updates on the cost cap drama, Dietrich Mateschitz's passing, and other headlines. Check out our merch, join our Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Do we have a 2022 world champion? Or don't we? Hint: we do, but what a roller coaster ride. We explain the bizarre sequence of events that led to Max Verstappen's second-title-affirming race, from the rain chaos, FIA's unacceptable handling of driver safety, and two hour red flag period, to Charles' mistake on the final chicane, points confusion, and the most awkward post-race interview and cool-down room footage you'll ever see. And to top it all off: triumph for Vettel, Alpine taking back their 4th place crown from McLaren, and points for Latifi. What's not to love? Check out our merch, join our Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We're on home turf baby! Welcome to the United States Grand Prix, Texas style. While the driver's championship is signed, sealed, and delivered, we're closely watching the fight for second and the drama in the Constructor's as teams battle over what's still at stake. We discuss all you need to know for the race, share lots of advice for those heading to COTA in person, and dive into our thoughts on the cost cap findings. For our special topic, join us as we discuss the W Series: the news of the season being cut short, the ongoing debate around the Series itself, and what could be next for three-time champion Jamie Chadwick. Check out our merch, join us on Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tune in for our Monza recap – we dive into the chaotic penalties and starting grid, Sainz's stunning drive, De Vries' spectacular debut, the safety car ending controversy, many headlines from the week, and much more! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls and join our Discord.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We've entered Oranj Army territory! We're back with a preview for the Dutch GP at Zandvoort - circuit history, the wild banking on this track, the party atmosphere, and much more. Plus a look into the backstory of the man of the hour and Netherlands native, Max Verstappen, including his karting days, early F1 career and personal life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
For our Spa recap we first dive into the news that Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Mclaren early, an update on the Piastri situation, and the impact on the rest of the driver market, including Gasly and Schumacher. Then we get into the grid penalties, our takes on the Hamilton v. Alonso feud, Charles being victimized by both Ferrari and a visor tear-off, and Red Bull's invincibility. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls and join our Discord! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We're back!! Get ready for Spa with us - complete with driver contract updates, an overview of one of the most infamous track sections in F1 (Eau Rouge), last year's downpour disaster, and how new flexi-floor and porpoising rules being implemented could impact Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Plus a special segment on what the grid got up to over the summer break. Join our Discord and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Our first ever ask us anything episode! Big thanks to everyone who sent in questions: we get into our backgrounds, tips for going to a Grand Prix, some spicy takes on most overrated and underrated drivers, racing questions like what the flags mean and how out laps lead to overcut/undercut strategy, and finally cap it all off with our favorite drivers. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Can't believe we're coming up on the second to last race of the season! We dive into the legendary atmosphere and history of Interlagos and Brazil's many famous former drivers, whether Lewis' honorary citizenship can propel him to his season's first win, the midfield battles to watch out for, and Vettel's (second to) last dance. Stay tuned as we discuss our thoughts on Vegas, this week's launch party, and conduct a rapid fire Hangover casting. If you are in the NYC area, stop by our Sprint watch party this Saturday at Feile! Check our our merch, join us on Discord, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We're back and giving you everything you need to know for the Singapore Grand Prix! Buckle up friends — a night race on a street circuit, a Herculean physical challenge, almost-certain safety car appearance(s), and a chance for Max Verstappen to cinch the 2022 championship. Stick around for a deep dive on the one and only Sebastian Vettel: more recently known as the paddock's eco-friendly dad, and one of F1's all-time greats. As we approach his upcoming retirement, it's only right to give him his moment. Check out our new merch drop, join us on Discord, and follow us on Instagram/Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Join us while we recap a wet and chaotic night race in Singapore! Red Bull's huge fuel mishap in quali, race-day incidents and safety cars galore, six DNFs, uncharacteristic errors from both Lewis and Max, McLaren dethroning Alpine, George's disastrous tire gamble, and of course, Checo's dominant performance and an emotional win that will go down as one of his best. Plus, updates on the cost cap drama and driver market. The championship fight continues! Check out our merch and join us on Discord and on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Catch up with us on all the latest news, from the mega 24-race calendar for next year to our latest discussion of the driver market. We discuss the Colton Herta superlicence drama, our predictions for Nyck de Vries, and how the rest of the open seats could shake out. Plus part 2 of our AMA, including who we think could retire next and most dramatic radios! Join us on Discord and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @f1rthegirls!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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