The Papaya Pod - A McLaren Podcast

James and Keith take on a tough challenge this week: ranking their top 6 favorite Arrow McLaren liveries from across the team’s racing history. With so many incredible designs, special editions, throwbacks and race-winning liveries to choose from, narrowing it down to just six was never going to be easy. Which liveries make the cut? Where will the iconic designs rank? And will James and Keith agre...

Baku Race Weekend Review Jimmy and Keith reviewed the Baku race weekend, discussing the team's struggles with performance and car upgrades. They analyzed qualifying results, highlighting Lando Norris's quick lap that was spoiled by a lock-up, and noted that the Baku circuit wasn't well-suited for showcasing their new upgrades. The discussion included technical issues with their video s...

James Hunt Anniversary Discussion James and Keith welcomed Freddie Hunt, son of the late racing champion James Hunt, to discuss the 50th anniversary of his father's World Championship win. Freddie reflected on the special significance of this anniversary, describing the era as the "golden era of motorsport" and noting how challenging it was to drive the cars of that time. When asked...

Monza Qualifying Performance Review. Jimmy and Keith reviewed the Monza race qualifying session, discussing how McLaren's performance improved from FP1 to Q2 but ultimately didn't achieve their expected results. Lando qualified in 9th position while Oscar made it through to Q2 in 3rd place. They noted that the qualifying session involved tactical decisions, particularly regarding Ferrari's strateg...

Jimmy welcomed listeners back to the Papaya Pod and announced a guest episode featuring McLaren Hypercar radio and communications engineer, Ben Hebbourn and his wife (and PA, Cassandra).This was a returning guest appearance for Ben, as he had previously spoken about his experience with the McLaren F1 testing team and Williams testing team in a previous episode. The discussion focused on Ben's...

IndyCar Championship Standings Discussion James and Keith discussed the current championship standings in IndyCar racing, focusing on the top five contenders. Alex Palou leads with 457 points, followed by Dave in second with 374 points, Kyle Kirkwood in third with 370 points, Christian Lundgaard in fourth with 353 points, and Pato in fifth with 336 points. James noted that with six races remaining...

Papaya Kids Edition LaunchJimmy hosted the first ever Papaya Pod Papaya Kids Edition, but the recording began with technical difficulties as he struggled with camera and display settings. He welcomed participants and appeared to be preparing to start the actual content of the show, though the full discussion was not captured in this transcript segment. Hungarian Grand Prix Race ReviewThe group rev...

Spa Race Weekend ReviewJimmy and Keith reviewed the Spa race weekend, focusing on Lando Norris's performance despite a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding engine component allowances. Lando showed strong pace throughout practice sessions and qualifying, finishing third in qualifying but starting 13th due to his penalty, while Oscar Piastri struggled with 7th place qualifying position. The host...

James & Keith discuss all the latest Arrow McLaren news that broke recently along with the Mid-Ohio race review.

British Grand Prix ReviewJimmy and Keith reviewed the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, discussing the sellout crowd and their own experiences at the event. They analysed the sprint qualifying and race, noting that Ferrari performed well while McLaren struggled, with Lando and Oscar finishing 6th and 7th respectively. The pair highlighted the intense action in the first three laps of the sprint r...

IndyCar Road America Race AnalysisKeith and James discussed the recent IndyCar race at Road America, focusing on Christian Lundgaard's remarkable recovery from an early lap incident that left him a lap down. They analyzed key moments including full course yellows, pit stop strategies, and Lundgaard's eventual lead before Marcus Armstrong's engine failure allowed Christian to take the l...

WE'RE BACK! The Papaya Pod returns after an unplanned 2 week break as Jimmy & James talk all things McLaren, including Formula 1, IndyCar & Endurance Racing. McLaren's Monaco and Barcelona Races. James and Jimmy discussed McLaren's performance at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Oscar finished fifth and Lando did not complete the race. They reflected on Monaco's historical sign...

The Papaya Pod podcast featured a special interview with Tom Gaymore, a former racing driver turned motorsport commentator for Sky Sports Formula 1 and IndyCar coverage. The discussion covered the current state of IndyCar racing, with Tom praising the growth of the sport in the UK and highlighting the competitive nature of the 2023 season led by Alex Palou's dominant performance. Tom reviewed Arro...

Jimmy and Keith discussed the Canadian Grand Prix, focusing on the sprint race results where Lando and Oscar achieved second and fourth positions respectively, demonstrating McLaren's competitive pace despite mechanical issues in the main race. They highlighted Kimi's dominant performance in the championship and Lewis Hamilton's resurgence in form, while also noting the unusual split b...

James and Keith recorded a special episode dedicated to the upcoming Indianapolis 500, expressing excitement about the "month of May" tradition. They discussed:- Past Indy 500 Winners on the Grid- Fast 12 Qualifying Results- Arrow McLaren Driver Analysis- Race Strategy- Pato O'Ward- Christian Lundgaard- Nolan Siegel- Ryan Hunter-Reay- Race Predictions

Jimmy and Keith are back to talk about a very exciting Miami Grand Prix.

This podcast episode featured Simon returning to discuss his recent extraordinary experience visiting McLaren's Technology Centre (MTC) with Amanda McLaren and her husband Stephen. Simon shared how his friendship with Amanda began in 2019 at a Brooklands event and evolved over years of visits, culminating in a private tour where they saw exclusive areas including the W1 hypercar and got to pla...

Coffee Catch up with Keith 20 April 2026

This is a podcast where two hosts, James and Keith, talk about an IndyCar race that happened at Barber Motorsports Park. The Main Story: Alex Palou won the race Christian Lundgard drove really well and could have won, but his pit crew had a problem changing a wheel that cost him 10 seconds. He still finished 2nd! Graham Rahal got 3rd place - his first podium (top 3 finish) in over 2 years The Arro...

Jimmy and Keith conducted a race review podcast discussing the recent Formula 1 Grand Prix in Japan, where both McLaren cars successfully started and finished a race for the first time this season. They analyzed Oscar Piastri's strong performance, including his impressive start that put him in first place, and Lando Norris's successful racing throughout the event. The conversation covered...

Jimmy was joined by McLaren fanatic, amazing artist and all round good guy, Alex Alverado to discus his Papaya Fandom.

Keith and Jimmy conducted their Papaya Pod Race Review focusing on the China Grand Prix, where both McLaren cars failed to start due to electrical issues, marking the first double DNS since 2005. They discussed the race's highlights, including Ferrari's thrilling battle between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and Oliver Bearman's strong performance keeping Max Verstappen at bay. Th...

Jimmy and Keith conducted their first Papaya Pod race review of the 2026 season, focusing on the Australian Grand Prix. They discussed the high number of overtakes, challenges faced by teams with new cars, and the performance of drivers like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The conversation highlighted the unpredictability of the new racing era, with teams still learning about their cars and strate...

Jimmy, James & Keith give you their 1-11 Constructors Predictions plus their top 5 Drivers. Do you agree with any of them?

James & Keith break down the action from the opening race in St. Pete.