2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 Podcast

The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway -- and the opening race in Melbourne left more questions open than it answered. In this episode, Dick and Sabrina bring two distinct perspectives on the same race. Dick’s notes, drawn from 30-plus years in motorsport, offer a composed assessment of Mercedes’ race management, skepticism about the artificial nature of early overtakes under the new ene...

This show is better when it's a conversation, not just us talking at you. In this quick PSA, Dick shares why listener questions—like those from Heath and his son Drew about racing Monaco in reverse and F1's Americanization—create the best podcast moments. Whether you're debating with friends after a race, wondering about driver psychology, or curious about the business side of Formu...

War broke out in the Middle East on Saturday, when the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan, countries that together host four races on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The Pirelli wet-weather test in Bahrain was cancelled, Gulf carriers were grounded, and F1 personnel were scram...

Two official 2 Guys, A Girl and F1 leagues — one in F1 Predict and one in F1 Fantasy — have launched and Dick wants to see if listeners can back up what they say. Both games are free through the official F1 app or Formula1.com. He'll break down what each game involves, why thirty years in racing gives him a reasonable edge, and why Sabrina is already wrong about who's going to win. Links...

Sabrina has a challenge for you. They’ve just launched two official 2 Guys, A Girl and F1 leagues: one in F1 Predict, one in F1 Fantasy. Both are free to play through the official F1 app or at Formula1.com. In this PSA, Sabrina will tell you exactly what each game is, why you should be playing, and why she fully intends to finish ahead of Dick on that leaderboard. Links and codes are in the show n...

What does it really take for a kid to chase a racing dream—and for a family to back it? In this conversation, Dick and Sabrina sit down with Amy and Matt Westfall and their son Brayden to talk about how a premature “Super B” in the NICU grew into a fourteen‑year‑old kart racer fighting at the sharp end in Texas and beyond.​ They discuss how the Westfalls swapped typical youth sports for long night...

What separates people who perform at their best under pressure from those who crack? Dr. James Hewitt has spent two decades answering that question—first as a professional cyclist, then through a PhD studying elite performance, and eventually as Chief Innovation Officer at Hintsa Performance, the company behind 19 Formula 1 World Championships with drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, an...

Would Nico Rosberg have retired if he hadn't won the 2016 championship? Do Europeans feel F1 has been 'Americanized' with three US races? These are the kinds of questions that create the best podcast conversations—and they came from listeners Heath and Drew. In this quick PSA, Dick and Sabrina talk about why listener questions like these make the show better. Drew's hypothetica...

Why did Formula 1 close Barcelona's pre-season testing to media and fans—and what does that decision reveal about who really calls the shots in the sport? In this conversation, Sabrina sits down with Joe Saward, one of only five journalists who attended every F1 race in 2025, all on his own dime and completely independent from teams or media companies. They talk about the political and busine...

Constructors’ titles, strategy shockers, culture resets, and long‑term bets on 2026: 2025 tested team leadership as much as it did the drivers. Dick and Sabrina grade all ten outfits in their annual team principal report card, examining how McLaren converted momentum into a dominant double, how Mercedes navigated life after Lewis while developing Kimi Antonelli, and how Red Bull handled a turbulen...

Four hundred–point seasons, a championship decided by just two points, and a rookie class that looked anything but inexperienced. In this episode, Dick and Sabrina walk through their full 2025 driver report card, grading everyone from Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri to Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, and seasoned veterans like Lewis Hamilton, Fernand...

A smaller, lighter chassis, no MGU‑H, a huge jump in electric power, and active aero replacing most of what DRS used to do—2026 is the biggest Formula 1 rules reset since 2014. In this F1 Tech Talk episode, Dick walks Sabrina (and the rest of us non‑engineers) through the new regulations in plain language, explaining what’s changing with the power units, batteries, fuel, and aerodynamics, and why...

Three title contenders, three very different journeys, and a final month that nearly rewrote F1 history. Dick and Sabrina revisit Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi to unpack how McLaren almost threw away the drivers’ championship, how Max Verstappen dragged a difficult Red Bull back into the fight, and why it’s possible to be thrilled for Lando Norris and still heartbroken for Oscar Piastri and Lewi...

Three contenders, one final shot. At Yas Marina, Max Verstappen did everything he could, Oscar Piastri delivered under pressure, and Lando Norris brought it home exactly where he needed to to finally clinch the drivers’ championship. In this solo race notes episode, Dick breaks down how McLaren’s Abu Dhabi strategy contrasted sharply with their Las Vegas and Qatar missteps, why Lando’s race manage...

A safety car, strict tire limits, and one massive strategic misread turned Qatar into a case study in how to lose control of a championship fight. Dick breaks down how McLaren stayed out when everyone else pitted, handed Max Verstappen clean air, and turned a front‑row lockout into damage limitation for both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. In this solo race notes episode, he explains why the 25‑la...

Rain in Las Vegas, cars on a low‑grip street surface, and a title twist decided more in scrutineering than on track. Dick breaks down a bizarre weekend where qualifying delivered the drama the race couldn’t, and a double McLaren disqualification blew the championship wide open. In this solo race notes episode, Dick explains why Vegas was so tricky to drive, why the rain turned qualifying into must...

Four races. Three championship contenders. One season-defining month that flipped everything upside down. How did Oscar lose a 100-point lead? Why is Max suddenly unstoppable? And can Lando peak at precisely the right moment? Dick and Sabrina untangle October's championship chaos, exploring the mental resilience required to win under pressure, the rookie cohort proving they're ready for...

What happens when a driver resurrects his title hopes with a 30-second masterclass while a rookie shocks the field with P4? Dick and Sabrina dissect Mexico City's dramatic weekend, where Lando Norris reclaimed championship momentum, Ollie Bearman announced his arrival, and a controversial VSC sparked debates about safety versus spectacle. In This Episode: Lando's Perfect Pressure Respons...

After years of analyzing Formula 1 from afar, Sabrina attended her first Grand Prix – the 2025 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.  In this solo episode, she shares strategic observations and practical insights that only come from experiencing a race weekend firsthand. From operational excellence to infrastructure challenges, from fan diversity to business strategy, Sabrina breaks...

What happens when championship pressure meets Texas heat and a fierce Red Bull resurgence? Dick and Sabrina bring trackside perspectives from COTA, where Max Verstappen's dominance reduced Oscar's lead to just 40 points with five races remaining. Max's Championship Mettle: This isn't the Max from previous title runs—he's the underdog now, and thriving on it. Sabrina witnes...

The US Grand Prix is here, and Dick and Sabrina are heading to Circuit of the Americas with a mission: deliver the coverage YOU want to hear. Dick arrives Friday to capture the sprint weekend buildup, while Sabrina will be trackside all weekend long gathering exclusive insights, paddock observations, and real-time reactions you won't get anywhere else. But they need your help to make this epi...

What happens when a father-son F1 obsession meets unfiltered podcast gold? Dick welcomes special guest Derek (his son) for an intimate "mics on" conversation that spans decades of shared Formula 1 passion, rookie development philosophies, and one family's personal connection to an IndyCar legend's son chasing his F1 dreams. This isn't your typical race review—it's a r...

How did Mercedes stun McLaren at Singapore? Why are title favorites turning on each other? And what derailed Ferrari on a track they once owned? Hosts Dick and Sabrina unpack one of 2025’s most shocking weekends, joined by special guest Derek. From Russell’s masterclass to McLaren’s post-title infighting, this episode dissects the gambles, upsets, and surprises that could define the season’s final...

Are Max and Red Bull truly back? Can McLaren overcome their costly mistakes? And which unexpected drivers stole the show with breakthrough podium finishes? From Zandvoort's emotional celebrations to Monza's strategic battles and Baku's stunning surprises, this episode unpacks the biggest storylines, breakthrough performances, and championship implications from F1's late-summer...

From Ferrari’s resurgence to the dawn of Red Bull’s dominance, Dick and Sabrina round out the Legends series with the tales of the champions who shaped today’s F1. Discover the battles, transitions, and evolution of racing’s modern titans. In this episode: Lewis Hamilton’s journey from karting sensation to statistic-shattering legend Fernando Alonso’s adaptability, global victories, and why his st...