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The WTF1 Podcast covers all the latest F1 news, races, incidents and controversy. Who was at fault for the crash? Who needs to step up their game before they get the sack? What can be guaranteed… there will be arguments and there will be memes. What more could you possibly ask for?

WTF1 Podcast


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The WTF1 Podcast is a must-listen for any Formula 1 fan. As a devoted follower of the podcast for nearly three years, I can confidently say that it is the best F1 podcast out there. I listen to about three episodes a day and even fall asleep to it at night because the comforting voices of Katy, Tommy, and Matt help me relax. The banter and discussion on the show are always entertaining, and I can never get enough of it!

    One of the best aspects of The WTF1 Podcast is the dynamic between Katy, Tommy, and Matt. They have great chemistry together and their different perspectives make for interesting discussions. Their humorous take on F1 keeps things light-hearted while still providing insightful analysis and reviews of races. Whether they're discussing driver ratings or sharing their thoughts on the latest news in F1, they always keep me engaged.

    Although The WTF1 Podcast is fantastic overall, there are a few minor drawbacks worth mentioning. While the banter and entertainment value are top-notch, this podcast may not provide as much in-depth technical analysis compared to some other F1 podcasts. If you're looking for in-depth insights and unbiased analysis, you may want to supplement your listening with another podcast like The Race. However, The WTF1 Podcast excels at providing fan opinions and creating an enjoyable atmosphere.

    In conclusion, The WTF1 Podcast is my go-to source for all things Formula 1. With its entertaining hosts, engaging discussions, and humorous take on F1, it never fails to brighten my day. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to F1 like myself, this podcast is a must-listen. I highly recommend giving it a try if you haven't already - you won't be disappointed!



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    Verstappen's Intentional Clash with Russell & Piastri vs Norris - Spanish GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 63:02


    James is away this week, so Ash is joined by Ponden to review everything that happened during the Spanish GP. Verstappen's clash with Russell, was it intentional and should he have been given a harsher penalty? McLaren's team dynamics, who do you think will run away with the championship? 

    Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 31:06


    James and Ash preview the Spanish Grand Prix. They chat about McLaren Team Dynamics, predictions for the Spanish GP weekend, and technical changes.

    Should Monaco Stay on the F1 Calendar? - Reviewing the Monaco GP & Indy 500

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 57:32


    Ash and James review the Monaco GP, and share their experiences attending the Indy 500! They discuss what it was like behind the scenes, share their thoughts on the new Amazon Prime coverage, and chat about the future of the Monaco GP.

    Previewing the Monaco GP & The Indy 500

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 30:38


    Ash and James preview 2 very exciting races happening this weekend, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500! 

    The Imola GP Review - Yuki Tsunoda's crash & Indy 500 Qualifying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 45:49


    Ash and James review the Imola GP, they touch on Yuki's scary crash, Red Bull's dominance, Williams' amazing double points finish and much more. They also discuss the Indy 500 qualifying. 

    Previewing the Imola GP - FIA Presidential Debate & Team Upgrades for Imola

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 38:22


    James and Ash chat everything there is to know about the upcoming Imola GP, the FIA presidential debate, and go through their predictions for this weekend!

    Carlos Sainz Sr as FIA President, 75 Years of F1, and Verstappen Going Undercover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 49:58


    There was no F1 last weekend, so Ash and James chat news headlines including Alpine's Team Principal controversy, Carlos Sainz Sr running for FIA president, IndyCar highlights and looking forward to the Indy 500!

    Alpine's Team Principal Swap & F1's Viewership Ratings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 25:48


    James and Ash discuss the crazy week Alpine have had in team principal and driver swaps (recorded before the Doohan/Colapinto swap was confirmed). They chat about F1's viewership ratings and the recent races over the past weekend. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

    Lego F1 Race & Lewis at the Met Gala - The Miami GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 55:33


    The iconic Lego F1 race drivers parade, Antonelli's pole position, and the Miami GP's long contract extension. James and Ash discuss everything the Miami GP!

    Previewing the Miami GP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 33:27


    James and Ash preview the Miami GP happening this weekend. They chat about the Miami GP walk outs, who they think will be strong, and go through their predictions for the race! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

    Recapping Talladega & Kimi Antonelli's New Netflix Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 49:19


    James and Ash are back to chat the recent Nascar race and the upcoming motorsport events happening this weekend including F1 Academy. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton's new Topps appearance, Lando Norris' mindset, and Katherine Legge's thoughts on being a role model. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  

    Charles Leclerc at VCARB!? Completing an F1 Grid Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 64:32


    James and Ash go up and down the grid picking their ideal drivers for each team! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! 

    Will Piastri Win the Championship? - The Saudi Arabian GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 42:18


    How many drivers are challenging for the drivers' championship and could Piastri win it? James and Ash review everything to do with the Saudi Arabian GP, from Verstappen's 5 second time penalty, to Stroll's unfortunate new record! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast

    Previewing The Saudi Arabian GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 34:24


    James and Ash preview the Saudi Arabian GP by chatting about the future of the track, everything you need to know going into the weekend, and George Russell's sleepover with Toto Wolff? NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast

    The Bahrain GP Race Review - TV Graphic Issues & Russell's Car Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 60:44


    James and Ash discuss the TV graphic issues, standout performances, Red Bull's pit stop problems, and the carefree nature of the rookie drivers - The Bahrain GP race review. NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast

    Previewing the Bahrain Grand Prix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 54:02


    Ash and James discuss everything you need to know about the Bahrain GP, and delve into a very busy sporting weekend! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast 

    Reviewing The Japanese GP - Was it Actually THAT Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 52:40


    James and Ash chat through the Japanese GP - Norris cutting the grass, commentary, and was it ACTUALLY as boring as people say? NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast 

    The Japanese Grand Prix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 34:39


    The Japanese GP is coming up! Ash and James preview the grand prix, discuss the latest motorsport headlines, and predict their top 5 drivers for Sunday's race! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast 

    Special Liveries for the Japanese GP & Who is the Best F1 Teammate Pairing of All Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:16


    April fools pranks, new special liveries, and the best F1 teammate pairing of all time. James and Ash discuss all of these as well as V10's falling victim to a new segment, 'Ash. Has. Opinions.'

    The Yuki/Liam Swap Rumours and IndyCar at The Thermal Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 51:23


    Recorded just 2 days before Red Bull announced they are swapping Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson, Ash and James discuss the rumours and their thoughts on the potential swap. They also chat about IndyCar at The Thermal Club and the tech issues that came with it!

    The Chinese Grand Prix Review - DSQ's and Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 63:00


    The Chinese GP has happened and James and Ash discuss Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull, the disqualifications, and the Ferrari-radio situation.

    The First Sprint of 2025 and the Pros & Cons of Attending Races - Chinese Grand Prix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 40:49


    The second F1 race and the first sprint race of 2025 is this weekend! Ash and James discuss who might be strong around the Shanghai International Circuit, attending different motorsport races, and their thoughts on the sprint weekend format.

    Ferrari team radio, rookie F1 drivers, and McLaren dominance? - Australian GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 60:58


    The first race of 2025 is finally here! James and Ash discuss all things the Australian Grand Prix. Which rookies did well, Ferrari's entertaining team radios, and how dominant McLaren actually are. They also touch on Helmut Marko's comments on Hadjar's unfortunate formation lap crash, and Anthony Hamilton supporting him in the paddock.

    Who Will Take the First Win of 2025? - Australian Grand Prix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 41:00


    Top 5 predictions, everything you need to know, and Lewis first race at Ferrari - James and Ash preview the Australian Grand Prix.

    Cadillac join F1 and Reviewing Drive To Survive Season 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 50:50


    Last weekend Netflix released their new season of Drive To Survive, just 1 week before the first race weekend of the year. James and Ash share their thoughts, discuss Cadillac in F1, and touch on cancel culture within F1.

    Achieving the Triple Crown and What Makes a Good Motorsports Broadcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 42:50


    The Triple Crown of Motorsports, will Ash and James see another driver achieve it in their lifetime? They also chat about what makes a good broadcast, drivers giving attitude, and how long a racing calendar really should be.

    Drive To Survive Episode Titles and Adrian Newey's First Day at Aston Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 45:08


    The episode titles of this season's Drive To Survive have been released, what's the most anticipated episode this year? James and Ash also discuss F1 meme accounts, news, and Adrian Newey's first day at Aston Martin.

    F1 Testing Recap and Drive To Survive's New Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 67:07


    James and Ash recap all the unusual things that happened during F1 testing, which teams are looking strong, and discuss the new Drive To Survive trailer.

    F1 Pre-Season Testing build up and Indycar vs Formula 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 52:24


    Is booing inevitable in sports? Ash and James build up to F1 pre-season testing, talk tricky timezones and the differences between Indycar and Formula 1. 

    Monaco's Place in F1 and Punching the FIA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 49:49


    F1 is open to the discussion of introducing mandatory 2-stop races around Monaco, would this spice up the racing or is the Monaco GP too far gone? James and Ash discuss the FIA swearing ban, Formula E's double header in Jeddah, and Chipotle x Motorsports genius marketing. 

    Scoring Every Team's Livery Unveiling At F1 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 55:21


    F1 has kicked off the season in style with a collective livery launch involving all 10 teams at the O2 live from London. So what's left to do than score each presentation! Take it away James and Ash!

    Reading Your BOLD F1 2025 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 32:00


    Rookies on the podium, George winning the WDC, Hamilton securing the 8th. That's just some of your bold predictions. James and Ash dive in and give their opinions.

    The FIA vs Team Radio And Williams Get A Payday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 52:38


    Another week, another FIA talking point. But that's not all! Williams have a new title sponsor, the F1 trailer dropped and the Nascar season is about to begin for real. James and Ash are here again to take you all through the latest news. Head to proton.me/wtf1 to claim you 38% discount for Proton Mail

    An Old Rivalry Returns and Formula E's Missed Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 49:31


    It's happening! Ford is returning to WEC, setting up the continuance of one of motorsports most ferocious rivalries, Ford vs Ferrari! James and Ash discuss along with; A job in F1 doesn't pay as much as you'd think, Who is SRO and Formula E's latest marketing ploy

    An Old Rivalry Returns and Formula E's Missed Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 40:36


    It's happening! Ford is returning to WEC, setting up the continuance of one of motorsports most ferocious rivalries, Ford vs Ferrari! James and Ash discuss along with; A job in F1 doesn't pay as much as you'd think, Who is SRO and Formula E's latest marketing ploy

    Swearing, F1 Fancon and The 24 Hours Of Daytona

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 68:44


    Don't swear, it'll cost you! James and Ash are back to breakdown; the FIA's latest clampdown, How to improve F1 75 Live and all the major talking points in the 24 hours of Daytona Head to proton.me/wtf1 for a huge 38% discount on ProtonMail's privacy-first email service.

    Rookies, Legacies and Championship Battles - 2025 Could Be Mega

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 68:10


    We've survived the bleak no F1 period we call the winter! James Coker and co-host Ash Vandelay breakdown all the latest news including; Hamilton at Ferrari, F1 Rookies know how to drive and F1 merchandise sucks. Head to proton.me/wtf1 for a huge 38% discount on ProtonMail's privacy-first email service.

    Who Tops The Destructors Championship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 50:12


    Haydon and James are back for the final podcast of the year where we tot up the totals in the 2024 Destructors Championship. As predicted, as soon as we stopped recording Red Bull had their shuffle. What a way to end the year!

    2024 Was A Banger - Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 51:57


    It's been a season of high drama, Championship battles and the silliest of silly seasons. And We Loved It. Haydon and James pick their highlights from a season that had it all

    Abu Dhabi GP - Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 65:59


    The longest F1 season in history came to a close in Abu Dhabi and it was a banger of a race! We saw Max and Oscar come together, superb comebacks from Charles and Lewis and McLaren sealed the championship. Haydon and James round up all the stories from the weekend.

    Russell and Verstappen Have The Ultimate Beef - Abu Dhabi GP Build-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 66:23


    Haydon and James build-up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi where there has been loads of news in the week before. Ocon turned to OcGone, Abbi Pulling became Champion but now isn't and Verstappen and Russell kept their squabble going!

    Mirrorgate - Qatar GP Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 52:14


    Why didn't they pick up the mirror! That what we're all thinking after Qatar. James and Haydon break down all the major talking points including; the mirror of chaos, Lando's penalty and Zhou's points.

    F1's Brand New Team and Qatar Build Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 32:23


    F1 is finally getting an 11th team with a GM/Cadillac entry being given the green light. James and Haydon explain all the details including who is in the running for the drivers seat.

    What Is A Weekend In Paddock Club Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 49:11


    Max Verstappen secured his fourth Drivers Championship title in Las Vegas and luckily enough James was in the crowd to watch it all unfold. He and Haydon break down everything that happened and give an exclusive insight into the F1 Paddock Club! (apologies for the poor sound quality, James was tuning in from his holiday!)

    Building Up To The Las Vegas GP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 19:40


    Haydon and James reflect on the previous years Grand Prix and build-up to what we hope will be an exciting title decider in Las Vegas this weekend. We talk news from the paddock as well as give our top 5 predictions for the race.

    What To Expect Attending Your First F1 Race!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 48:51


    James is packing his bags and heading to Vegas! But he has plenty of questions for experienced F1 spectator Haydon before he goes. This is your one stop guide in how to attend an F1 race.

    Would Max Verstappen Go For The Triple Crown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 45:29


    There's plenty in the news this week including the Monaco GP moving so it no longer clashes with the Indy 500! It begs the question, would Max go for it?

    Scheduling European Circuits On Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 37:29


    Haydon and James react to the news that F1 will be rotating some European circuits in the future and ask the question which ones should remain permanent! Also in the news; the GPDA slam FIA President, FE testing gets underway and which Pokemon would each F1 team be?

    Where Does Bottas Go Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 56:44


    With Sauber announcing their 2025 line-up what do Bootas and Zhou do next? Elsewhere, Formula E testing gets underway in Jarama and the WEC season finishes in a thrilling contest!

    Brilliance In Brazil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 70:03


    Take a bow Brazil, that was AMAZING! In a race that had everything (and we do mean that) James and Haydon break down all the talking points.

    Brazilian Grand Prix Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 38:27


    Building up to what we hope is a thrilling wet Brazilian GP. James and Haydon break down all the talking points, share their predictions and reminisce over the 2003 Brazilian GP.

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