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Oooooh y'all are gonna love this episode so much! Jess Medland is here, and she talks us through carving out her unique path in a non-traditional way, being a woman in motorsport (what, like it's hard?), what it's like having millions of people watching your work, wanting to be special, the beautiful chaos behind Martin Brundle's Grid Walk, her viral video calling Oscar Piastri's crash at the Australian GP, having a job that gives you voices in your head, feeling like an alien, not knowing what the F you want to do with your life, and a special tip for torturing your partner LOL.Other topics include Abu Dhabi 2021, the changing media landscape, knowing what audiences care about, our collective obsession with Fred Vasseur, how she champions women in motorsport, what it's like being married to someone who also works in this space, if we're seeing too much of the WAGs, and how having great instincts (and following them) is an integral part of her job.She ditched a SkySports meeting for this, so y'all better listen up!You can see more from Jess on her Instagram.@GirlsJustWanna_F1 on Insta@GirlsJustWannaF1 on TikTok@GirlsWannaF1Pod on TwitterGirlsJustWannaF1@gmail.comAll the LinksThanks for listening!
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Our team of “Formula Fanatics” react to the 2026 F1 season as “fake excitement,” criticizing new “hurry up and coast/turbo mushroom” racing that drove Australian GP overtakes from 45 to 120 and feels artificial. They review early team form: Ferrari strong, Red Bull struggling, McLaren unclear, and discuss ESPN's constructors predictions, focusing on Audi's reliability issues and why Williams may outperform them, while Aston Martin is labeled the current worst due to car/engine integration problems involving Honda and Adrian Newey, who stepped down from team principal to lead engineer. They note rumors of Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley moving to Aston, discuss driver-market chatter (Bearman/Ferrari, Antonelli), praise the China Sprint and Kimi's rise to the podium, mention a FIA probe into Mercedes' front wing timing raised by Ferrari, and make Suzuka picks favoring Hamilton, Ferrari, and Mercedes while expecting Aston retirements. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 What the F1? Chaos! 01:27 Early Team Vibes & ESPN Season Predictions 03:10 Audi Outlook and Reliability 04:54 Aston Martin Meltdown 08:34 Wheatley Moves to Aston? 10:09 Ferrari's Beerman Buzz, Kimi's Future, and and Toto's Dreams 14:13 Australia Overtake Explosion 15:31 Is This Real Racing? 17:43 F1 Team Money Debate 20:09 The Lance Stroll Drinking Game 20:42 Australia Recap 23:23 Mercedes Wing Under Investigation? 25:49 China Sprint Thriller 27:23 Japan GP Predictions 29:17 Max and the Nurburgring Disqualification 34:39 Signoff ==================== Formula Fanatics, is the high-octane sub-series of Break/Fix Podcast's Drive Thru Motorsports News! This is your pit stop for all things Formula 1 — from breaking headlines and race recaps to insider analysis and paddock buzz. The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/
“Send us a Hey Now!”The season is into it's second week and we have our review of the Chinese GP.We discuss the action we saw across both the sprint and the main race.Oh, and Pitlane Paul has a rather special co-host of his review segment; none other than Cadillac reserve driver Zhou Guanyu!Episode running order is...1) News & SocialAll the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels 2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW2Fw9j7_bc. cooking indian food with my nani. nearly 8 mins. arvid lindblad channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04O1qGMO7Aw. Australian GP 2026 | Highlights | Comedy. Lollipopman Comics channel. 7 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z744ArHML9Q. The Best Reactions from the 2026 Australian GP. P1 with Matt and Tommy. 16 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkbIZdK_meA. F1 Drivers congratulate Charles LeClerc & Alex on getting married!3) Chinese GP ReviewPractice, Sprint Quali, Sprint race, Quali, and the RaceKing of the Pits and The PitsPitlane PaulCadillac CornerFantasyCasino Games updateSupport the showWe would love you to join our Discord server so use this invite link to join us https://discord.gg/XCyemDdzGB To sign up to our newsletter then follow this link https://dirty-side-digest.beehiiv.com/subscribeIf you would like to sign up for the 100 Seconds of DRS then drop us an email stating your time zone to dirtysideofthetrack@gmail.comAlso please like, follow, and share our content on Threads, X, BlueSky, Facebook, & Instagram, links to which can be found on our website.One last call to arms is that if you do listen along and like us then first of all thanks, but secondly could we ask that you leave a review and a 5 star rating - please & thanks!If you would like to help the Dirty Side promote the show then we are now on Buy me a coffee where 100% of anything we get will get pumped into advertising the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dirtysideofthetrackDirty Side of the Track is hosted on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/
We are back this week with our first race recap of the 2026 season. We take a look back at the Grand Prix that took place this past weekend and then take a look ahead at the upcoming race this weekend. Enjoy!
Send us Fan MailSummaryThis episode covers the latest insights from the Formula 1 season, including lessons from Australia, technical innovations, driver performances, and upcoming race predictions. Join us for an in-depth analysis of teams, strategies, and the chaos of the current season.KeywordsFormula 1, F1 2024, Australian GP, China GP, race strategy, car innovations, driver analysis, F1 season predictionsKey topicsLessons learned from Australia GPTechnical innovations like the Macarena wingDriver performances and team strategiesTitlesF1 2024: Lessons from Australia and Predictions for ChinaInside F1: Tech, Drivers, and Race Strategies 2024 Sound bites"The works teams have a leg up.""Max is the same old Max.""Max could win again in China."Chapters00:00 Excitement for Formula One's Return02:14 Lessons Learned from Australia05:03 Anticipation for the Sprint Race in China07:51 Driver Dynamics and Team Strategies10:37 The Impact of New Regulations13:30 Aston Martin and the Honda Situation16:09 Driver Discontent and Future Implications19:33 Race Reliability and Performance Concerns21:04 The Business of Formula 122:30 Rumors and Speculations in F126:02 Team Dynamics and Driver Relationships28:00 The Evolution of Engine Suppliers30:41 Sprint Race Dynamics and Predictions33:08 Race Predictions and Expectations resourcesFormula 1 Official Website - https://www.formula1.com/F1 TV Pro - https://f1tv.formula1.com/McLaren Racing - https://www.mclaren.com/racing/Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team - https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/Ferrari Official - https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1Support the show
We entered the new era of F1 with a lot of questions, and we may have even more after an exciting and unconventional weekend down under. SHOW NOTES Franco Colapinto's incredible save F1's Radio Rewind video, showing lots of onboards including COL avoiding LAW Martin Brundle's crash at the 1996 Australian GP Support the show on Patreon and get all our bonus episodes! Follow us on the socials Email us at shiftf1podcast@gmail.com Join our fantasy league with invite code C8YVREIUT10 New to F1? Check out our primer episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Dagys looks at the latest sportscar news in The Double Stint, Shea Adam catches up with some frontrunners in the Mazda MX5 Cup and John Hindhaugh talks to JLR’s Ellis Stanton. Plus Nick Daman’s team by team guide to the Formula 1 Australian GP, and another round of The Answer’s Not Scott Dixon.
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Send a textFree Agency is in full effect, and the NFL is moving and shaking. The Super Bowl MVP now resides in KC, and Maxx Crosby did have a new home, but the plug was pulled right after we finished recording. The NBA is ramping up for the playoff and history is abound, and the NHL trade deadline came and went as teams make the final push. We also delve into the WBC, and the Australian GP.Support the showThanks for tuning in! We are now on Youtube @fringe_fanatics and streaming live weekly at 5:30 pm MST Tuesday night on Twitch.tv/fringe_fanatics!!! Please make sure to Like, Share, Subscribe, and Follow Us and leave us a review and rating. It really helps us in the long run!linktr.ee/fringe_fanatics To find us on all social media, find where to stream or watch the show, and find out how to donate to the show!!!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @fringe_fanatics and Facebook @Fringe Fanatics - if you would like to reach out to us through email, you can do so at fringefanaticspodcast@gmail.com
The 2026 era of Formula 1 is officially here — and it arrived with heartbreak, controversy, and Ferrari doing Ferrari things.The Australian Grand Prix delivered unbelievable wheel-to-wheel racing in its opening weekend under the new regulations, but the strategy calls from the pit wall in Maranello proved once again that the boys in red have a gift for turning good days into painful ones. We'll break down the full race from start to finish, including the home race curse that continues to haunt Australian drivers and the tension between George Russell and Charles Leclerc that's already bubbling over before we've even left Melbourne.Then there's the elephant on the grid: Max Verstappen has been vocal about his frustrations with the new regulations, and he's no longer singing solo. A growing chorus of drivers are joining him in questioning whether this rule set is actually delivering what it promised. Is the criticism fair this early, or are they just adjusting to a car they haven't figured out yet? We'll talk about it.First race in the books, plenty already on fire. Welcome to 2026.
A nightmare for Piastri but a proving ground for Mercedes this weekend in Australia Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our F1 Fantasy League now! Join our F1 fantasy league on Grid Rival F1 today! Join our IndyCar fantasy league on Grid Rival IndyCar today! Follow us on X or Facebook for the latest news; X | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12026 | 2026 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | RB | Pierre Gasly | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Liam Lawson | Arvid Lindblad | Esteban Ocon | Oliver Bearman | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kimi Antonelli | Isack Hadjar | Franco Colapinto | Valtteri Bottas | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | Audi | Australian | Melbourne | China | Shanghai
Round one in the books, the sand bags are off Merc are out front and it was a silver arrows 1/2. A strong recovery from Kimi after a disaster in FP3. But credit where credit is due, it was a mature drive from the young Italian. Ferrari put up a fight and could match it with the Mercs. So maybe this could be the fight for the opening of the season. And Oscar.......yeah we will leave it at that. All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.
The most controversial series in F1 podcasting™ is back! Join us as we base some definitive, not-to-be-argued-with ratings for each of the 22 drivers, based off almost zero information. You can get 20% off an annual membership to our Patreon! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Clarkson is joined in the Albert Park paddock by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and Channel 10's Richard Craill to reflect on an entertaining season opener in Melbourne. Mercedes took the first victory of this new era of Formula 1, with George Russell leading Kimi Antonelli to a 1-2 finish. George might be the favourite to become World Champion, but could Kimi challenge him for the duration of the season? Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton in fourth. Can they take the fight to Mercedes this year? And could we see Hamilton back on the top step? Plus, the guys discuss how far behind Red Bull and McLaren are, a sensational F1 debut from Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, points for Audi in their first race, and why there may be signs of encouragement for Aston Martin after a very challenging start to the season. F1 Nation and F1 Explains have teamed up for 2026Scroll down to find Williams Team Principal James Vowles answer your questionsThis episode is sponsored by:Indeed: get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/podcast
F1 is officially back this past weekend with the opening race of the 2026 season, the Australian GP lapping around the Albert Park Circuit in the land down under!! Who came to play and who was just pretending? Andy and Cody are on the mics and they will give their takes on the first Qualifying and Race of the season in the first segment! In the second segment, its a recap of the standings, reaction to your takes on the event in the fan email portion, a recap of our predictions and a set up of the race to come! It's a great discussion and we hope you join us! Chat with Cody and Andy on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, Reddit, and Discord @outlapf1podcast. E-mail us at outlapf1@gmail.com. If you would like to make a donation to the show, please feel free to do so here: https://anchor.fm/outlapf1/support.
In this special bonus episode "The Mister" Mike Agostinho @mikeagostinho is joined by his son Romero P. and they discuss the 2026 Australian GPSubscribe to Romero's YouTube Channel:Click HereCheck Out My Latest Video on My YouTube Channel byClicking HereCheck Out the Latest Episode of Tuga Tuesday byClicking HereCheck Out my Vlog I shot while watching the Benfica-Porto match at the Casa do Benfica in Newark, NJ.Click Here to Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to Wrexham Wednesdays by Clicking Here!Follow the show on the platforms below:Twitter Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify PodbeaniHeartRadio Amazon Music/AudibleFor more content check out www.misterbenfica.comAnd don't forget to give some love to the musicians who provide the theme music for this podcast! Follow Agendaz on their socials below!!!Spotify Apple MusicSoundcloudInstagramFacebook
Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look back on the Australian GP and look ahead to China! The trio discuss the first taste of F1's new regulations, Max Verstappen's frustration but also Lewis Hamilton's striking positivity.Rather watch this episode? Then click here!
Was it carnage? Absolutely! Was it better than we thought? Definitely! Are we still worried about these cars? Ohhh yeah.Join us for the first race review of the new season! You can get 20% off an annual membership to our Patreon! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes' triumph, Ferrari's questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1's all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes' triumph, Ferrari's questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1's all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The F1 season has now begun and Meg and Spanners are here to recap everything from this weekend. The ustralian GP was a mess for some and a stroke of luck for others, with major complaints from new regulation sets, Ferarri's saftey car problem, and even a cow named Max, this pod has got you covered. (00:00) Intro (05:34) Are We Having Fun Yet? (11:25) Overtake Overload (15:21) Off The Line (28:28) Arvid Lindblad makes noise (32:03) Max Says "I told you so" (43:47) Aston Martin is in the dirt (50:59) Vadillac must find their way (55:57) The Cow named “Max” (63:08) A Bahrain and Saudi Arabia update Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Betty and Christian are in Melbourne to break down a memorable start to the 2026 F1 season full of success and heartbreak.*SPOILERS FOLLOW*It was pre-season favourite George Russell who triumphed on the streets of Albert Park, with team mate Kimi Antonelli close behind with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc rounding off the podium.In the episode, Betty and Christian discuss whether it we could be on for a Mercedes vs Ferrari battle throughout the year, Oscar Piastri's heartbreaking DNS after crashing on the way to the grid, and a certain relative of a driver has been in Christian's dms.Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here because we will be covering the 2026 season from lights out to chequered flag! YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspodThreads: @fastcuriouspod Producer: Will TyrrellSocial Media Manager: Nicola HowardExecutive Producer: Christian Hewgill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Send us a Hey Now!”The season is here and we have a race review AND a preview.We pull discuss the Australian GP, try to make our mind up about the new regulations, and then preview the Chinese GPEpisode running order is...1) News & SocialAll the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels 2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXfqTRWGOag. Welcome back Valtteri | Pretty Fly for a Finn guy. Dirty Side of the Track. 3 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sks_fMr2Yss. New 2026 F1 Opening Titles. Formula 1 channel. 1 minute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daftxAawwMc. The World's First F1 Season Ticket! Full Time Formula. 5.5 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZEFYOMohTQ. What's next? 09.26. On the What's Next channel. 28 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhiElBwu6_k. Meet The 2026 Formula 1 Drivers! Formula 1 channel. 24 mins.3) Australian GP ReviewPractice, Quali, and the RaceKing of the Pits and The PitsPitlane PaulCadillac CornerFantasyCasino Games4) Chinese GP PreviewTrack info and statsRecap of last years actionSupport the showWe would love you to join our Discord server so use this invite link to join us https://discord.gg/XCyemDdzGB To sign up to our newsletter then follow this link https://dirty-side-digest.beehiiv.com/subscribeIf you would like to sign up for the 100 Seconds of DRS then drop us an email stating your time zone to dirtysideofthetrack@gmail.comAlso please like, follow, and share our content on Threads, X, BlueSky, Facebook, & Instagram, links to which can be found on our website.One last call to arms is that if you do listen along and like us then first of all thanks, but secondly could we ask that you leave a review and a 5 star rating - please & thanks!If you would like to help the Dirty Side promote the show then we are now on Buy me a coffee where 100% of anything we get will get pumped into advertising the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dirtysideofthetrackDirty Side of the Track is hosted on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/
With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes' triumph, Ferrari's questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1's all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes' triumph, Ferrari's questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1's all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Formula 1 is officially back — and the 2026 season kicked off with a chaotic and fascinating Australian Grand Prix.In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, Seán, Coops, James, and Mairéad break down everything from the season opener in Melbourne. George Russell took the victory in a race packed with overtakes and strategy battles, while Ferrari once again managed to become their own worst enemies on race day. The team also dives into one of the biggest talking points of the weekend — the new engine regulations. Qualifying in particular sparked major debate, with drivers losing huge speed on straights due to energy harvesting and downshifting mid-straight, something many fans and drivers found frustrating to watch. Despite the qualifying controversy, the race itself delivered plenty of action, with over 120 overtakes compared to just 45 last year, showing that the new era of Formula 1 might still produce exciting racing. The crew also rate the race, discuss the biggest winners and losers from the weekend, debate whether the new regulations need fixing, and look ahead to next week's Chinese Grand Prix.Checkout this amazing video of Lynda Britten - https://youtu.be/kdkXVmnjSI0
Wait… is F1 doomed? Matt and Tommy can't work out whether they're more angry about their respective drivers' performances or the future of the sport in this new battery-focused era.Sign up to our Patreon! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Albert Park came alive in today's qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who's come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Albert Park came alive in today's qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who's come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Albert Park came alive in today's qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who's come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Albert Park came alive in today's qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who's come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Race day is getting closer and closer! Join us after today's two practice sessions which showed that, just because you're running a Mercedes engine, it doesn't mean you're going to be quick… At least it's close at the top! Sign up to our Patreon! You'll get access to every P1 episode ad-free, extended versions of every 2026 race review, early access to tickets & merch, and access to our Discord server where you can chat with us and other F1 fans! Click here to sign up now: http://patreon.com/mattp1tommyFollow us on socials! You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the two Aston Martin cars make Sunday's starting grid? Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow, Marc Priestley and Andrew Benson look back on the first day of on-track action at the Australian GP. Who is the team to beat? And why are Aston Martin struggling so badly? We hear from their team principal Adrian Newey.
The boys are back on the ground at the Australian GP. They give all their first reactions and insights into whats happening in pit lane and the paddock. They also release the Fantasy teams for 2026 and launch the BTRL Fantasy League for 2026 which once again has the best prizes you will find from our mate Chris, from Dr Auto Art. HIT THE LINK BELOW TO JOIN https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C5QY7UB1D03 League Code: C5QY7UB1D03
WE ARE BACK! The 2026 F1 season is here! Andy and Cody are on the mics and they recap the most recent developments with this new rule set and get you primed and ready for the first event of the season, the Australian GP! We'll do our best to catch your up on the latest rules, preview the circuit, and take a stab at what we think will happen over the weekend! Chat with Cody & Andy on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, Reddit, and Discord @outlapf1podcast. E-mail us at outlapf1@gmail.com. Donate to the podcast here at https://anchor.fm/outlapf1/support.
Take 2 as we had some upload issues, but WE ARE BACK! The 2026 F1 season is here! Andy and Cody are on the mics and they recap the most recent developments with this new rule set and get you primed and ready for the first event of the season, the Australian GP! We'll do our best to catch your up on the latest rules, preview the circuit, and take a stab at what we think will happen over the weekend! Chat with Cody & Andy on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, Reddit, and Discord @outlapf1podcast. E-mail us at outlapf1@gmail.com. Donate to the podcast here at https://anchor.fm/outlapf1/support.
The F1 season roars back to life in Melbourne
It's RACE WEEK for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. FINALLY, we have a race, but will we have a race at the Albert Park after all? Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah predict the outcomes from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Hold onto your helmets—Formula One is racing toward a future that's equal parts innovation, chaos, and caffeinated predictions. Imagine a sport where close overtakes, sneaky energy management, and “Flappy Wings” are the norm, not the punchline. 0:03 - Odyssey into the future of F1 – the Inside Line F1 pod vision for a sustainable, battery-enabled future. 0:28 - Dreaming up a new F1 – closer overtaking, budget cap, new manufacturers, and the question of it being good. 0:55 - The journey begins – is this new era good, who sets the pace, how many cars finish first? 1:16 - Drinking-game framing – first: modes, Flappy Wings, and energy talk as a playful premise for the episode. 2:12 - Key terms introduced – overtaking mode, boost mode, straight mode; why these matter and the energy conversation that follows. 3:00 - Energy harvesting context – Melbourne vs. Monza, four-megajoule storage, eight-and-a-half-megajoules per lap regen, and what changes in 2026. 3:34 - Fuel homologation discussion – what's homologated and the questions around first-race winners. 4:02 - First predictions – who wins the first race; Mercedes fuel homologation considerations. 4:56 - Podium predictions – two Mercedes–powered cars on the podium, with speculation on McLaren/others. 6:13 - Fan comments and realism – how viewers like Sadhana and Sarika weigh in on predictions. 7:12 - Finishing expectations – a spirited debate on how many cars will finish (DNFs vs finishers). 9:00 - Melbourne energy-regeneration deep dive – circuit characteristics, braking opportunities, and how regen shapes strategy. 10:52 - Battery dynamics explained – energy storage, harvesting per lap, and the concept of regen-driven performance. 12:21 - The frontier of energy management – why this topic matters and how it could redefine racing narratives. 14:07 - Overtakes and braking discipline – how many drivers will lock up; the evolving definition of a genuine overtake. 15:26 - Russell's win narrative and pole talk – pole favorites and the evolving lookout for race Winners. 16:23 - Leclerc/Russell statistics and overtake dynamics – how specs, grip, and battery affect racing reality. 18:45 - Overtake counts – bold predictions: 30 vs 60+ overtakes; chaos vs merit-driven moves. 22:29 - Grid-start drama – Bottas' start, grid penalties, Cadillac/Audi implications, and what the open grid could imply. 24:20 - McLaren and midfield chatter – Norris vs Piastri; where McLaren stands in the new era. 28:34 - Teammates and competitiveness – Verstappen vs Russell-era dynamics, gap analyses, and team strategies. 32:03 - Car lights and signaling – post-harvest indicators; what the lights tell us about energy deployment on track. 34:20 - Qualifying predictions – pole contenders, gaps, and the contested under/over one-lap pace in a resource-constrained era. 41:24 - Ex-racer watch – ex-driver-to-watch picks and the role of new racers like Arvid in 2026. 42:59 - Broadcast graphics and on-track SM boards – visualization of straight modes vs overtakes, and the new cadence of racing graphics. 46:38 - Upgrades and the Aston Martin case – who brings upgrades and what the Macarena wing debate hints at for Australia. 49:09 - Concorde-like commitments and Aston Martin – regulatory/operational imperatives and the potential penalties. 50:36 - Final wrap – what we want to leave Melbourne GP feeling like; closing notes and race-weekend expectations. 52:29 - Closing – post-Australia reflections and wrap-up cues. #F1 #F12026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An entire new breed of F1 gets ready to his the Aussi streets, but who will be the winners and losers in this new normal? SHOW NOTES Ferrari's physics-breaking wing McLaren's Honda debacle documented in Grand Prix Driver Extended highlights of the 2026 Daytona 500 The F1 track maps have a lot going on this year Support the show on Patreon and get all our bonus episodes! Follow us on the socials Email us at shiftf1podcast@gmail.com Join our fantasy league with invite code P46XBLLQJ06 New to F1? Check out our primer episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who's ready to launch out of the gates, who's got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we're hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who's ready to launch out of the gates, who's got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we're hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners sit down to take a big look at this year's upcoming F1 season as it prepares to kick off. They take a look at the best drivers to watch, their personal predictions and hot takes for the season, as well as previewing the Australian GP. (00:00) Intro(02:36) Who are the drivers to watch?(07:14) Personal top-five drivers this season(33:50) The Constructors' Championship(52:03) Australia GP preview Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who's ready to launch out of the gates, who's got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we're hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who's ready to launch out of the gates, who's got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we're hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get:Ad-free listeningFull-length bonus episodesPower Rankings after every raceHistorical race reviews& more exclusive extras!Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking:You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTokCome hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats!Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us!Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Time for the first race preview of the season! How will things go coming to Australia? Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our F1 Fantasy League now! Join our F1 fantasy league on Grid Rival F1 today! Join our IndyCar fantasy league on Grid Rival IndyCar today! Follow us on X or Facebook for the latest news; X | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12026 | 2026 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | RB | Pierre Gasly | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Liam Lawson | Arvid Lindblad | Esteban Ocon | Oliver Bearman | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kimi Antonelli | Isack Hadjar | Franco Colapinto | Valtteri Bottas | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | Audi | Australian | Melbourne
“Send us a Hey Now!”The season is basically here as this week we are able to do our first race preview of the season with Australia just one week away!We also have Rob AKA Formula Fantasy Hub to give us his view on both the season and also how the fantasy game will pan out this year including explaining a very confusing new rule.Oh, and we also squeeze in a quick recap of Drive to Survive.Episode running order is...1) News & SocialAll the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels 2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoyTFik7As4. MY FIRST DRAFT LINEUPS!