F101 podcast

Baku is back, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned about this race, it’s that absolutely NOTHING is safe. In this episode of F101, we’re heading to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and breaking down everything you need to know before the lights go out. We look back at the chaos of the 2025 Baku GP, where Max Verstappen dominated, Carlos Sainz scored a shock Williams podium, and Oscar Piastri discovered...

Madrid is officially on the Formula 1 calendar, and the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is bringing us a brand-new circuit, a brand-new challenge, and possibly the strangest track shape in F1. In this episode of F101, we head to the Madring for the first ever Formula 1 race in Madrid. We break down how this new Spanish Grand Prix came to be, why Carlos Sainz is the perfect ambassador for his home race, an...

The Temple of Speed is calling. The 2026 Italian Grand Prix is here, and this week on F101 we’re heading to Monza for one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar. Kevin is joined by Nisha and Aswathy to break down everything you need to know before lights out at the Italian GP — the slipstream battles and our favourite race moments to the unique challenge of the Monza circuit. We take y...

Formula 1 is BACK after the summer break — and we’re heading to Zandvoort for the final-ever Dutch Grand Prix. In this episode of F101, Aswathy, Nisha and Kevin preview the 2026 Dutch GP and everything you need to know about the Zandvoort circuit. Why is this the final Formula 1 race in the Netherlands? What makes Zandvoort such a unique F1 track? And can Max Verstappen give the Orange Army one fi...

The first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season is officially in the books, which means it’s time for the most important academic exercise of the year: the F1 mid-season report card. Who’s getting an A? Who needs summer school? And who has spent the first half of the season staring at the exam paper wondering where all the answers went? We’re grading every team from Mercedes to Cadillac, looking at th...

One more race before Formula 1 heads into the summer break, and we're off to the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. This week, Nisha, Kevin and special guest Aditi preview one of the most technical circuits on the Formula 1 calendar with the most gorgeous trophy. We revisit the dramatic 2025 race, where McLaren's bold strategy split Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, Max's struggles and t...

Pack your bags... we're going on a Spa Weekend. No, not the relaxing kind. This week we're heading to Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most legendary circuits in Formula 1 and a track that drivers consistently rank among their favourites. From the climb through Eau Rouge and Raidillon to the endless Kemmel Straight, Spa rewards bravery, punishes mistakes and somehow manages to have sunshine i...

This week we're heading to the home of Formula 1 — Silverstone — for the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint Weekend. Kevin and Nisha break down everything you need to know before lights out. We revisit last year's emotional race where Nico Hülkenberg finally claimed his first Formula 1 podium, look back at Lewis Hamilton's incredible Silverstone record, and explain why this circuit remains...

The shortest lap on the Formula 1 calendar is here, but there's plenty to unpack. This week, Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy break down the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, from the rollercoaster elevation changes and Max Verstappen's "hand around a Red Bull can" track layout, to how the new 2026 cars could behave in Austria's thin mountain air. Before that, we dive into the FIA's latest controv...

Barcelona might be Formula 1's ultimate test track, but in 2026 it arrives with a little extra emotion. In this episode, Kevin and Aswathy head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for what could be the track's final chapter as Spain's premier Formula 1 destination. From the famous "flexing triangle" layout to the corners that have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of F1...

The Formula 1 circus heads to Monte Carlo for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, and we're tackling the most famous race on the calendar. Join Kevin, Nisha, first-time guest Lijo, and special guest Nina as we preview a race that every F1 fan knows, whether they've watched Formula 1 for ten years or ten minutes. From luxury yachts and impossible overtakes to the legendary Tunnel, Swimming Pool complex, La...

Montreal is back and this track is just organised chaos. In this episode of F101, Nisha, Kevin and Joy preview the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve — the infamous Wall of Champions, angry Canadian goose track analysis, sprint weekend chaos, tyre strategy, weather drama and all the silly season rumours floating around the paddock. Will Mercedes finally cook with their upgrades?...

Welcome to MiamiKevin and Aswathy are joined by returning guest (and certified Max Verstappen defender) Aditi to break down the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. We kick things off with the internet’s favourite rumour — is Max actually retiring or are we all just spiralling? — before diving into a race weekend that’s equal parts chaos and spectacle. From new regulation tweaks and “boost buttons” to a track t...

Formula 1 might be on a break… but the sport never stops. In this special episode, Nisha, Kevin, and Aswathy take a step back from race previews to spotlight the women who are shaping Formula 1 behind the scenes. From race strategy masterminds to engineers on the pit wall to the woman controlling lights out, we break down how the sport actually runs — and the people making it happen. With Formula...

Kon’nichiwa from Suzuka 🇯🇵 — where Formula 1 gets serious. In this episode of F101 with Friends, we head to one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar — the legendary figure-eight Suzuka Circuit. From high-speed Esses to the terrifying 130R, this track is a true test of skill, precision, and confidence. We break down the drama heading into Japan — from Aston Martin’s growing pains with Honda...

The 2026 Formula 1 season has officially begun — and Melbourne wasted no time delivering chaos. Kevin, Aswathy and Nisha break down the biggest moments from the season opener, from wild overtakes to strategy calls already raising eyebrows across the paddock. Then we head straight to Shanghai for the first Sprint weekend of the year. We revisit the madness of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, a good day...

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne, and we’re heading back to Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy revisit the drama of the 2025 Melbourne race — including Lando Norris’ victory and Oscar Piastri’s incredible save in front of his home crowd — before breaking down what to expect this weekend. From a quick sensory lap of Albert Park to team storylines and ou...

Formula 1 is entering a brand-new era — and we’re breaking down the 2026 F1 regulations in simple terms. Nisha, Aswathy and Kevin explain everything you need to know about the biggest rule change since 2014. From smaller, lighter cars and reduced downforce to active aerodynamics replacing DRS, we unpack how racing will change in 2026. We dive into the new 50:50 hybrid power units, battery manageme...

We’ve finally arrived at the season finale — Abu Dhabi under the sunset glow and the Yas Marina floodlights. And to close out the year, I’m joined by my very first guest, my sister Bharati, for a full-circle moment on F101 with Friends. We break down the magic and madness of this $1.3-billion boomerang-shaped circuit: the tight, bumpy opening sector, the endless DRS spine, the hotel section where...

We’re heading into the desert heat for the Qatar Grand Prix — where the tyres melt, the sand attacks, and the drivers question all their life choices. I’m joined by Lauren, our Hamilton-loving Miami alum, as we break down the chaos that is Lusail: a MotoGP-born circuit that looks like Pokémon Ditto throwing a peace sign and races like a high-speed endurance test. We get into Qatar’s no-shadows flo...

We’re rolling straight into Las Vegas — where the lights are blinding, the paddock is billion-dollar shiny, and the cars hit 300 km/h down the Strip at midnight. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is part street race, part spectacle, part fever dream, and absolutely nothing about it is normal. Joined by Rahul (from the Shanghai episode), we talk about this 6.2 km Spiderpig-shaped circuit with Monza-level st...

We’re heading to Brazil — the land of samba, rain-soaked drama, and the most passionate F1 fans on Earth! This week, I’m joined once again by Joy (yes, our resident Hamilton loyalist from the Silverstone episode) as we dive into everything that makes the Sao Paulo Grand Prix pure chaos and pure magic. We break down everything from the history of Interlagos Circuit to the emotional legacy of Felipe...

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is alive with color, sound, and chaos — and this week, I’m joined by Kevin to dive into everything that makes the Mexican Grand Prix one of the most vibrant and unpredictable races on the Formula 1 calendar. At 2,200 meters above sea level, engines struggle, tires cook, and strategy becomes a survival game. We break down what makes this circuit so special — from th...

We’re in Austin, y’all — home of the United States Grand Prix and one of the most electric stops on the Formula 1 calendar. I’m joined by Aditi, a proud Max Verstappen superfan who was actually there at the 2023 race, to relive the chaos, the heat, and the unmistakable Texan energy of the Circuit of the Americas. We get into what makes COTA so special — that 40-meter climb into Turn 1, the flowing...

We are headed to Marina Bay’s glowing skyline — the Singapore Grand Prix is here, and it never disappoints. I’m joined by Anchita, back from our Imola episode to talk about what it’s like to race under the floodlights. Singapore is more than a Grand Prix: it’s the first-ever night race, part street fight, part endurance test, and part music festival. Drivers battle through 62 laps in brutal humidi...