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Welcome to the Speed Trap Podcast. Inspired by our passion for motorsport, tune in weekly as your hosts Sophie and Betsy discuss topics of Formula racing, feeder series, and interviews with industry professionals. Join us as we navigate the ins-and-outs o

Speed Trap Podcast


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    Ti-flop-i: Monaco Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 101:02


    SORRY FOR THE LATE EPISODE! This week we dissect RedBull's strategy masterclass vs. Ferrari's strategy flub, FernandoAlonso's bold tyre tactics, and some odd calls by the new Race Director. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Red Bullies: Spanish Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 94:00


    SORRY FOR THE LATE EPISODE! This week we discuss if #RedBull will let #SergioPerez fight for the championship, #Mercedes solving(?) their porpoising problem, and #Ferrari's Championship woes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Reverse Gear: Team Histories PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 58:41


    This week we air part 2 and continue to unroot the history of F1's current teams and dissect their DNA to uncover the ancestors that weave the fabric of their current existence. incl. Mercedes, Alpine, Red Bull, Alpha Tauri, Haas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Porpoising & Dolphins: Miami Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 94:34


    This week we welcome Miami to the calendar, break down its shortcomings as both a circuit and an event, discuss the FIA's safety priorities, and review the championship standings so far. APOLOGIES FOR SOPHIE'S AUDIO THIS EPISODE, HER MICROPHONE BROKE RIGHT BEFORE WE RECORDED. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Reverse Gear: Team Histories PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 66:33


    This week we unroot the history of F1's current teams & dissect their DNA to uncover the ancestors that weave the fabric of their current existence. incl. Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams. Link in bio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Skid-eria Ferrari: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 98:11


    ‪This week, we discuss F1's return to Imola and the welcome the first sprint of the season. We explore the woes of Mercedes, McLaren's return to the fight, and Ferrari's disaster homecoming. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Miami & Minardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 57:14


    This week we break down Giancarlo Minardi's career in motorsport, review the new sprint qualifying format ahead of Imola, and discuss Formula 1's American expansion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Aston Hurtin': Australian Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 83:46


    This week as we welcome back Australia, we discuss Red Bull Powertrains' reliability problem, Alex Albon's tyre masterclass, and Aston Martin's repair bill. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Box-Box Office: Mosley: It's Complicated (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 50:51


    In this episode, we review the new documentary that covers Max Mosley's fascinating life story, from his controversial parents to a Formula 1 career that led him to take on the challenge of road safety. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Sergi-whoa Perez: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 84:36


    This week, we discuss Formula 1's eventful return to Saudi Arabia. We explain the aftermath of the nearby missile attack, Lewis Hamilton's shocking qualifying, and how Nicholas Latifi changed the outcome of the race...again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Dead Bull: Bahrain Grand Prix 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 86:03


    In this episode, we welcome back Formula 1 with a shocking change in dominance. We discuss Ferrari's incredible come-back, Red Bull's disaster, and why it might hurt to be a Mercedes powered team this season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Box-Box Office: Drive to Survive (Season 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 80:10


    In this episode, we review Drive to Survive (Season 4) as it retells the 2021 Formula 1 Season. We break down its content, structure, and production, while also discussing our disappointments in the series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: It Haas To Be Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 51:32


    In this episode, we discuss the cutting of ties between Haas F1 Team and the Mazepin family, our expectations for Drive To Survive Season 4, and potential circuits to replace Sochi on the F1 Calendar. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Keeping Track: 2022 F1 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 63:46


    With part one of winter testing complete, we turn our focus to the future and risk it all to win the next Speed Trap Championship. Listen as we outline our predictions for the 2022 F1 season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Regulations & Renovations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 58:17


    In this episode, we discuss the removal of FIA Race Director Michael Masi, give our thoughts on the new Sporting Regulations changes, and Otmar Szafnauer's leap across the grid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Helmet Highlight: Guanyu Zhou

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 56:44


    In this episode, we introduce the only rookie on the 2022 Formula 1 grid, Guanyu Zhou. We discuss his early career in karting, his time in the Ferrari Driver Academy and his switch to Renault, and finally, what we're expecting from him in his inaugural season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Haas, Hamilton, & Hegemony

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 65:00


    In this week's episode, we discuss Lewis Hamilton's return to social media, Haas' livery reveal, and evaluate Alpine & Aston Martin's management shuffles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Helmet Highlight: Kimi Räikkönen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 53:11


    In this episode, we pay tribute to the one and only "iceman," the great Kimi Räikkönen as the Formula One legend retires. We look back at his career, talk about our favorite Kimi moments, and discuss what the great Finnish driver brought to the sport and why there will never be another like him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Fast Lap: The Speed Trap Championship of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 65:47


    In this episode, we announce the winner of our very own Speed Trap Championship, attempt to make sense of some of our initial predictions, and finally put the 2021 season to bed as we look forwards to the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Fast Lap: 2021 Championship Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 87:17


    In this episode, we discuss our highlights and disappointments from the 2021 Formula 1 season, including the unfolding consequences of the final lap in Abu Dhabi, and who we think is driver of the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Abu Disaster: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 88:36


    In this episode, we unpack the shocking championship finale, discussing the FIA's confusing, possibly biased, and utter chaotic hand in this year's World Championship, how Latifi made an unforgettable impact, and Mercedes' possible appeal that could rewrite history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Michael Messy: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 85:51


    We discuss the weekend's mass miscommunication, which brings into question the authority of the FIA and Michael Masi, and we break down the specific incidents that left Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on even footing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Box-Box Office: Williams (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 49:28


    In tribute to Sir Frank Williams, in this episode we discuss the 2017 documentary ‘Williams' that gives an honest, in-depth look at the family and the story behind the beloved and historic team. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    The Fernando Alon-show: Qatar Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 81:31


    In this episode, we breakdown the result of Mercedes appeal against Max Verstappen, the triumph of two world champions, and discuss the punctures that influenced the race. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Sao Paulo Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 81:34


    In this episode, we discuss an emotional return to Sao Paulo, the Hamilton v. Verstappen battle that led to a controversial decision by the FIA, the final sprint of the season, and the announcement of Alfa Romeo's new driver.‬ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    S3rgio Perez: Mexican Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 71:14


    In this episode, we discuss Formula 1's enthusiastic return to Mexico, including the opening lap battles that changed the course of the race, the Ferrari v. McLaren championship fight, and Perez's emotional home podium. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Box-Box Office: Senna (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 54:57


    In this episode, we discuss the controversial Ayrton Senna documentary by filmmaker Asif Kapadia. We analyse the narrative structure, discuss the ethics of filmmaking and debate the objective of the film as a legacy piece. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Ricciardo Texas Ranger: US Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 62:47


    In this episode, we discuss the eventful return to the Circuit of the Americas, the intense battles between Mclaren and Ferrari, and how this race might have decided the World Driver's Championship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Petronas, Pole, & Pandering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 51:24


    In this episode, we debate what defines, “Pole Position” in Formula 1 and how it should be awarded, discuss the 2022 provisional calendar, & look into the rumours surrounding #Mercedes partnership with Petronas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    ValTurkey Bottas: Turkish Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 69:08


    In this episode, we discuss the wet weekend in Istanbul and the respective tyre strategies, the drivers that took their engine penalties, including Lewis Hamilton, and why this could be Valterri Bottas' last win in Formula 1. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Power and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 59:06


    In this episode, we break down the technology of a Formula 1 Power-Unit, explain why scrapping the MGU-H could open up the sport to new manufactures, and discuss the controversy behind the addition of Qatar race circuit to the calendar.‬ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Sad-chi: Russian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 80:51


    In this episode, we re-live the highs and lows of the weekend, including Max Verstappen's incredible climb, Lewis Hamilton's historical 100th race win, and Lando Norris' first pole position and eventual demise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Box-Box Office: Schumacher (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 73:08


    In this episode, we discuss the Netflix documentary on Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, break down the content, structure, and debate the moral and ethical conflicts that come with filmmaking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Uno, Due, Shoey: Italian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 85:18


    In this episode, we review the second appearance of the “Sprint Qualifying” format, the resurgence of Valtteri Bottas, McLaren's historic performance, and the return of Alex Albon to Formula One in 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    William(s) of Orange: Dutch Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 79:41


    In this episode, we discuss Kimi Raikkonen's retirement from Formula 1, the red flags that disrupted qualifying, Max Verstappen's home race win, and Valtteri Bottas announcing his move to Alfa Romeo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Spa Treatment: Belgian Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 81:16


    In this episode, we break down Formula One's confusing classification regulations, the weather that dictated the weekend, possible solutions to the dangerous Raidillon/Eau-Rouge corner, and George Russell's unforgettable performance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Fast Lap: Wacky Races

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 76:40


    This week we took inspiration from Will Buxton's wild article in which he predicted the 2025 Formula One grid. Using a little bit of logic and a lot of imagination, we devised what the future could look like with our own fantasy grids for the 2025 season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Helmet Highlight: Nyck de Vries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 51:23


    This week we highlight our very first helmet: Nyck de Vries, the Netherlands' first single-seater FIA world champion. Off the back of his victorious Formula E championship, we dive into the history of his career and look towards his potential Formula One future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Fast Lap: Silly Season 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 71:00


    In this episode, we discuss Silly Season rumours, predict who will nab a coveted Formula One seat, and reveal the drivers that have impressed us the most so far this season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    BudapEsteban: Hungarian Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 75:59


    In this episode, we discuss the fallout of Valtteri Bottas' Lap 1 disaster, Sebastian Vettel's controversial disqualification, Alpine's domination, and the incredible success of the Williams' drivers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Lights Out: 2021 F1 Updated Championship Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 64:58


    In this episode, we complete and confirm our final 2021 Formula 1 predictions. Using our original approximations from March, we grapple with our one allowed change to each of our Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    The Comeback Kids: British Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 72:05


    This week we give our analysis on the Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton incident, our thoughts on “Sprint Qualifying vs Knock-out Qualifying”, and discuss why slow pit-stops affected the "Ferrari vs McLaren" battle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Feeder Series Roundup: Bottleneck Bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 67:23


    In this episode, we review the 2021 Formula 1 support categories featuring Formula 2, Formula 3, and the W Series. We discuss the new race weekend format, as well as our thoughts on the potential champions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Yodel-lay-hee-Lando: Austrian Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 73:24


    In this episode, we discuss the success and sorrow of George Russell, the FIA's multitude of controversial penalties, and Alpine's aerodynamic oversight that is hindering Esteban Ocon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Alphastrudl: Styrian Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 79:19


    In this episode, we discuss the FIA's new pit stop regulations, the possible penalty bias, the “Ferrari v McLaren” constructors' battle, and Williams' need for redemption. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Comment Ça Va-ltteri: French Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 78:33


    In this episode, we discuss the surprisingly eventful French Grand Prix, Mercedes' questionable pit-stop strategy, the grid's tyre whisperers, and why "Perez vs Bottas" is the real fight to follow in 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Simon Says "See ya!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 49:49


    This week we go over Jost Capito's self-appointment as Team Principal at Williams, potential replacements for the Singapore GP, McLaren entering Extreme-E, and some F1 silly season rumours. (Speed Trap Pod is currently recording from remote locations, so please forgive us for audio interference and imperfections in quality.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    SeBaku Vettel: Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 84:07


    In this episode, we analyse the action-packed F1 weekend in Baku, including Lewis Hamilton's braking error, Race Control's questionable decisions, and Pirelli's possible liability in the outcome of the podium. (Speed Trap Pod is currently recording from remote locations, so please forgive us for audio interference and imperfections in quality.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Making Waves: Ocean XPrix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 40:48


    This week we review the second race on the Extreme E calendar. We discuss why the Senegalese course was more entertaining, which teams have the potential to win the inaugural season, and why Molly Taylor is our MVP. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    Monte Carlos: Monaco Grand Prix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 71:46


    In this episode, we analyse Mercedes' disastrous weekend, Ferrari's surprising success, and the protest against Red Bulls' flexible rear wing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

    [In]formation Lap: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of F1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 55:46


    This week we discuss the beginnings of ‘Silly Season', McLaren's Monaco livery, the loss of Turkey bringing the addition of an Austrian doubleheader, and Formula 1's outreach to gain American drivers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speed-trap-pod/support

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