RacePerMinute - F1 Podcast

Red Bull found their form in Ferrari's back yard, taking a 1-2 finish as Sainz dropped out yet again and Leclerc slipped to 6th, and Norris made it back-to-back Imola podiums. The famous historic circuit presented a mixed bag for multiple teams across the weekend, including in the first sprint of the year, and Alex & Shane discuss the GP's highlights.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Albert Park returns with a tweaked layout, but Leclerc nonetheless completed a comfortable victory to help Ferrari breach the 100 point mark after just 3 races. Verstappen was not so fortunate as Red Bull continue to be hamstrung by reliability issues - could this be calling the title race into question already? Shane & Alex discuss.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Verstappen triumphed in a near photo finish under the lights of Jeddah, besting Leclerc and leaving unlucky pole sitter Perez settling for 4th at the chequered flag. Alex & Shane discuss safety, the continuation of closer racing, who might be at fault for that Stroll v Albon collision and much more!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

F1 in 2022 kicked off in style with all the drama and closer racing that we'd hoped for, though not every team will have much to smile about following the season opener. Shane & Alex cover Ferrari's return to the top, Red Bull's slump to the bottom and all the surprises in between!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

As the first race weekend of the season finally gets underway, Alex & Shane chat about the drama on and off track around pre-season testing in Bahrain. With tales of intrigue from all the teams' camps, who do we put at the top of the high-octane hierarchy?   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The Swiss team were the last to reveal their livery, but revealed a camo-liveried car a short while ago - Shane & Alex combine the press conference and early news from Barcelona testing to give an overview to the launch of the C42 and feedback on the design and new look!    Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Shane & Alex sit down to discuss the main talking points of F1's 3 days in Barcelona - getting to see the cars on track, the real Red Bull breaking cover, all this talk of 'porpoising', and Haas reacting to the news in Europe.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Alpine and their new title sponsors BWT unveiled the predictably but nonetheless pretty-in-pink (and blue) A522 in Paris, combining the usual conference room unveiling vibes with interpretive hand dance and some talk about sustainability. Shane & Alex give their thoughts on the season's penultimate car launch.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Eight constructors' titles now hang around the belt of Mercedes, yet they remain a sense of 'no entitlement' according to Toto. We heard from Lewis, George and the young drivers of Mercedes' programme, plus Alex & Shane reaction to the W13's Friday morning release.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Whether you're a Tifosi faithful or not, there's no denying the expectations surrounding the launch of a new Ferrari, and they haven't disappointed so far with a striking new design philosophy and a livery reminiscent of the 80s and 90s.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The FW44 hopefully represents the continued rise of Williams as the new regulations present a fresh opportunity to compete. A smart and simpler blue livery accompanies the returning Alex Albon to F1, and Alex & Shane give their thoughts.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The fashionistas of Formula 1 revealed their 2022 challenger in their usual short and stylish manner, hoping that their AT03 can help keep some of the promises of their last championship's impressive entry. Shane & Alex get fashionable in our latest launch reaction!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

A bold new look accompanies McLaren's hopes for continued progress as the Woking outfit launched not 1, but 4 teams into the world of motorsport on Friday evening. Alex and Shane take a look at their optimistic pitch for the new era of F1 and give their thoughts on the MCL36.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

(NOTE: Apologies for Shane's reduced mic quality this episode!) Despite their emphasis on patience after a difficult 2021, Aston Martin's launch was nonetheless ambitious and they were also the first to reveal their actual car prior to a shakedown in Silverstone the following day.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

There was a distinct air of confidence surrounding Red Bull's presentation as they (sort of) unveiled their new car and new title sponsor for 2022, bigging up their accomplishments last season and resolute in their desire to retain at least the WDC. Are Alex & Shane fans of the now standard Red Bull livery, or were we hoping for more?   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Haas have managed to come first at last, beating out all their competitors to reveal the first car of the 2022 season. Surely things can only get better for F1's ostensibly American team? Shane & Alex take a look at the VF-22.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

A new era of F1 and a new look for RacePerMinute! Alex & Shane introduce the new season of the podcast for new and continuing listeners alike.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

All the way back in January of 2021, Shane & Alex offered up some bold predictions for the new season before we had even seen pre-season testing. Little did we know what drama awaited in the championship just gone! How close were we and who was the most accurate of our two hosts? Find out in our final episode recorded in 2021.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Although it wasn't enough for Hamilton to win a record breaking championship this year, Mercedes have now won every single constructors' trophy of the turbo-hybrid era, further cementing their dominance in the current world of F1. Will the challenge and controversy of this season have them come back next year even stronger?   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

After years as 'always the bridesmaid, never the bride', Red Bull finally delivered Max Verstappen the car he needed to take a much deserved World Championship. The constructors' trophy however will take another step up from teammate Perez as they look to both attack and defend the two championships in 2022.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The disaster of the previous year feels very far away following an encouraging 2021 campaign for the sport's most famous and successful team. Though the top step eludes them still, excellent performances from both Leclerc and Sainz paint a rosy picture for Ferrari's return to championship challenges.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

A repeat of 2020's P3 finish proved one step too far for McLaren in a season of two halves for the MCL35M, but coming away with their first win since 2012, the season's only 1-2 finish, plus a breakout season for up-and-comer Lando Norris meant that few in Woking are likely to complain.    Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

It was a positive year for the Renault Group outfit whose expected 'transition year' brought them their first race win since 2008 and perhaps the season's most unlikely close driver pairing. Can their strong showing finally propel them towards the front with the new regulations?   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Despite their best ever points haul and an equal best WCC finish, 2021 might feel like a slight disappointment for a team that often had a very competitive car. Strategy blunders and a poor showing from rookie Tsunoda meant that even Gasly's continued heroics weren't enough to let the Faenza outfit get the better of rivals Alpine.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

They hype around the rebranded Silverstone team was real as they entered 2021, but the aero regulation changes hit them hard and despite grabbing a podium (nearly 2!) and some good points it was a big backwards step for Lawrence Stroll's project.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

With their first season under the financial stewardship of Dorilton Capital, the mood at The Grove must be buoyant after a solid haul of points landed them 8th in the WCC. Shane & Alex discuss how Williams took their chances to gain a more positive season this time around.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The trend for Alfa Romeo appeared to be downward by the end of the season and the grid's most anonymous points scorers hope to be rejuvenated with a new driver pairing next year. Where did it all go wrong in 2021?   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Starting at the bottom of the grid, we review the American team's 2021 campaign during which they spent all their time stuck at the back being lapped. But is it all bad news for F1's newest team?   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The season ends much as it went throughout - with controversy, unpredictability and titanic on-track battles! There's no denying the ill-feeling some have towards the final result, but Shane & Alex do their best to look beyond the acrimony and discuss one of the most bizarre and entertaining endings to one of the most incredible seasons in living memory.    Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

In one of the most bizarre, incident filled races in recent memory, Hamilton took the win to see him and Verstappen through to the finale in Abu Dhabi on equal points. Alex and Shane do their best to unpick the controversies, the new track at Jeddah and all the racing we saw (and also didn't see) on Sunday.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Hamilton managed just his 2nd back-to-back victory of the season as he reeled in Verstappen's lead that little bit more at the Losail International Circuit. The new track for F1 brought some surprises for the weekend and Alex & Shane discuss the action of the latest night race in the desert.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

From 20th to 5th in the sprint and then 10th to 1st in the race - win number 101 was undoubtedly one of Lewis Hamilton's greatest ever, leaving Red Bull with some reflecting to do on Mercedes' newfound pace. A classic Interlagos affair with plenty of drama and incidents for Alex & Shane to get their teeth into! Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

A dominant Verstappen victory and just 1 point separating Mercedes and Red Bull - is the pendulum finally swinging definitively in the challengers' favour? Shane and Alex look at the winners and losers of the action in Mexico City.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

F1 is back in the US of A where it was win number 8 for Verstappen as he held off the Hammertime attempts of the defending champion. A modern classic of two stop strategy followed with great battles throughout the field, and Shane & Alex are here to take a look at all the details.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Valtteri Bottas took the opportunity to mark World Porridge Day by becoming winner number 6 of the championship so far at a decidedly damp Istanbul Park. The special liveried Red Bulls completed the podium however and Verstappen retakes the lead of the WDC! Alex and Shane are here once again to discuss strategy, great battles and penalties.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Even the Russian GP can't escape the drama of the 2021 season (!) Norris had to settle for seventh best after his exciting journey to a potential first race win was scuppered during the rain and Hamilton took win 100 as result. It was a entertaining one in Sochi (even if the cameras didn't quite catch it all) and Alex & Shane are here to give their thoughts.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Monza brings the magic once again with McLaren the victors and our two championship rivals in another divisive collision! Alex & Shane try to contain their glee at seeing the Woking outfit P1 and P2 after years of crawling their way back, plus thoughts on *that* incident, sprint qualifying and more.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

You may have noticed there was no post-race episode for Belgium, partially due to the lads having their own summer break but also because there was no racing! Alex and Shane give their brief thoughts on the events at Spa and also discuss the latest driver transfer news from Alfa Romeo and Mercedes.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

With the orange smoke finally settled, Shane and Alex reflect on the spectacle at Zandvoort where home hero Max Verstappen brought home the goods as Mercedes had no response. Qualifying was perhaps the biggest treat of the weekend but the race wasn't without its moments and in our first episode since the start of the summer break we dive into it all!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

We expected a Max v Lewis showdown and what we got was far more unpredictable! Mixed starting conditions and turn 1 chaos resulted in a stalwart Ocon taking his maiden F1 win, Williams scoring double points and then a shock disqualification after the race! Hear our thoughts on it all in our latest episode.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Who needs Drive to Survive when the real drama is this good!? The gloves are well and truly off for the 2021 Championship as Hamilton hit back at home with big lap 1 drama and Merc snatching the win from a racy Leclerc. As well as the penalty furore, Shane and Alex go over the new Sprint Qualifying and all the weekend's excitement.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Talk of format changes has been rumbling in F1 for a couple of years now, but finally the teams and the governing bodies have agreed to the Sprint Qualifying format to be tested this season, starting at the British Grand Prix. What is it? And do we think it will be any good? Alex and Shane run through the details as well as your thoughts in today's episode!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic    

Penalties galore at the Red Bull Ring as some drivers fall foul of the stewards' judgements of hard racing (and some drivers can't stop going over the pit entry line..) Meanwhile Max Verstappen wins and becomes the youngest driver ever to take a grand slam, completing a decisive triple-header. Alex & Shane try to make some sense out of the events in Austria!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Verstappen was dominant at his team's home race and left Hamilton with no answers as we visited for the first of two times the now very familiar Spielberg track. It wasn't quite the emotional rollercoaster of the 2020 sessions but there were still plenty of cheers and tragedies across the grid - Shane & Alex explore the details of the skirmish in Styria.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Who says you can't have a good race at Paul Ricard? The answer is us a couple of times in the past...but today we eat our words as the French GP provided an excellent 53 laps where (almost) everyone struggled with tyres, sandpaper runoff, and being undercut by their competitors. As usual, Shane & Alex go over the big talking points of the weekend.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Well done Baku! It was an instant classic on the streets of the Azerbaijani capital with high drama throughout and a podium of three thoroughly deserving drivers who kept their noses clean (and didn't have tyre failures) to claim the top points. Alex and Shane go over the big talking points of the weekend including the big questions for Pirelli, who's winning the top team wingman game and more!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

It's wasn't the most thrilling 78 laps of the Monte Carlo circuit, pleasing though it was to see the iconic sights once more, but the implications on the championship can't be denied - Verstappen and Red Bull now top both standings with a big win. There were other upsets and surprises abound with Leclerc's hometown curse continuing, another Norris podium, a happy Seb Vettel and more!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

We couldn't resist the chance to chat about the announcement (and the announcement of the announcement) that had so much excitement behind it - McLaren reunite with Gulf to carry the iconic livery for the upcoming race weekend. Alex & Shane give their thoughts + chat about past one-off liveries and whether we could (and should) see them more often.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya produced a result that continued it's predictable trend as Hamilton took the chequered flag in Spain for the 5th year in a row, but it was an exciting strategy battle nonetheless as Red Bull again learnt the hard way that Mercedes have an uncanny ability to dictate the flow of a race. We cover the continuing title fight and much more in today's post-race episode!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

Saturday gave us our third different pole sitter in three races courtesy of Valtteri Bottas, but the Finn ultimately lost out to the two heavyweights of Verstappen & Hamilton whose epic battle to be crowned champion continues. Alex and Shane give their impressions of how everyone did at the challenging circuit of Portimao!   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic

As is now custom, each new season brings with it a new official video game developed by longstanding racing developer Codemasters. Alex and Shane have a chat about the developer's recent acquisition by publishing giant EA, what we know about the upcoming 2021 title so far, and what we'd like to see from the newest iteration of the series.   Find out more at raceperminute.com Follow us on Twitter @Raceperminute, and catch us individually at @Shane57F1 & @CottrellMusic