Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast

As F1 prepares to return from the summer break, we look at what the second half of the season is likely to look like as we lose another race from the calendar, preview all the big stories and make our predictions going into the Belgian Grand Prix, discuss whether motorsport could ever have a place in the Olympic Games and take a short view back to the past in the inbox.   Enter the prediction leag...

As F1 takes a well earned rest over the summer break, we look at a frenetic final round of the Formula E season and a potential route into F1 for the new world champion, then take an extended dive into the inbox to talk the driver market, penalty points, team radio and who to look out for in the second half of the season.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Tw...

It's the summer break, so it's time for us to give our mid-season assessment of every driver and team on the grid! Has anyone achieved a perfect 10? Which drivers are outperforming their cars and which are in need of improvement? Will we be able to successfully take off our fanboy hats? Can Stu remember who our driver of the season was last year? All this and more!   Enter the prediction league on...

After one of the all time great races at the Hungaroring, we look at a fantastic first win for Ocon, the huge part Alonso played in it, whether Mercedes were right to be the only car on the grid at the restart, another disaster for Red Bull and finally points for Williams!   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter  | ...

This week, we (reluctantly) look at what Red Bull may be hoping to achieve from a review of Hamilton's penalty, more potential changes to the race calendar, the 2022 car model, where Bottas could end up next year and who else has their eye on a Williams seat.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter  |  Facebook Join...

After what might be the most pivotal round of the championship so far, we look at who was to blame for the Verstappen and Hamilton incident, the aftermath and what it all means for the rest of the season, plus our thoughts on the first sprint race weekend, predictions league and the inbox.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest...

As we head into the first ever sprint race weekend at Silverstone, we look at the pros and cons of the new format, the rule changes required to make it happen, which teams and drivers it could hand an advantage to and what we expect for the weekend. Plus predictions, Silverstone seating advice, and being head of the FIA for a day.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow...

After a race full of penalties, we look at which ones weren't deserved, which ones definitely were, why the penalty points system needs an overhaul, big points for one of us in the predictions league, and in the inbox we discuss potential future drivers at Williams and our ideal teammates.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest...

From the highs of a dominating 4th win in a row for Red Bull with Max Verstappen, to the lows of what could have been for George Russell and Williams. This week we look back at the Styrian Grand Prix, and ahead to the same race again with softer tyres as the Austrian Grand Prix!   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitt...

After an unexpectedly brilliant French Grand Prix, we look at a strategic masterclass from Red Bull, how Mercedes let the race get away from them, all the other stand out performances from down the grid, plus a record breaking week in the prediction league, and driver transfers and power unit rankings in the inbox.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter o...

As we head into a hectic triple-header, we take the opportunity to look ahead to the second season of W Series which starts in a couple of weeks time as well as look at the current status of women on the path to F1 and the nuances of the super license system, plus all the stories heading into the French GP, predictions and your questions from the inbox.   Enter the prediction league on our site; B...

After another incredible weekend in Baku, we look at the great drives which led to one of the most popular podiums in years, dig into what went wrong for Verstappen and Hamilton, discuss the safety concerns brought up during the race, take a very smug visit to the predictions league and answer your questions from the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social di...

Bottas' pit stop is finally completed after nearly 48hours and flexi-wings continue to be a talking point around the paddock as we discuss the lead up to Baku, as well as taking a little look outside F1 at the Indy 500 and Extreme E that both ran in the weekend gone.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the pre...

This week, more Monaco heartbreak for Leclerc, should qualifying rules be changed, the longest pit stop in F1 history, a stat about Max Verstappen you definitely haven't heard before, predictions league and a dip into the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGr...

This week we preview a pivotal weekend in the championship for Red Bull, take another visit to calendar news corner, fawn over the new McLaren livery and catch up on a great weekend in Indycar for Romain Grosjean, plus our predictions and the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on...

This week we talk about one of the best races we've ever seen, but first we go over all the events of the Spanish Grand Prix, plus predictions league and our dream teams in the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for t...

This week we look back on the latest round of Hamilton vs Verstappen, what the future holds for Bottas, contrasting weekends at McLaren, the same old story at Ferrari, plus a look ahead to Spain, predictions and the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com...

In a rare case of news breaking BEFORE we record, this week we discuss the newly announced plans for sprint qualifying at three rounds this season and our hopes and concerns for the format F1 has chosen. Plus, signings, a new father-son driver lineup all the usual preview, predictions and inbox goodness.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #Sta...

This week, we look into the Russell and Bottas incident and it’s many layers, a thrilling race at the front, a stand out performance from Norris and all the other stories down the grid, plus predictions league and a dig into the rule book for your inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league...

We're back to preview the race with the longest name in F1 history, as well as another exciting edition of circuit news, changes at Mercedes and a dip into the inbox where we discuss which races we might choose to miss and which ones we might not have a choice in.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the predic...

What a start to the season! Join us as we unpack all the events of the Bahrain Grand Prix, look at where Red Bull went wrong and Mercedes outdid them, a great debut from our new favourite driver and the first prediction league results of the season!   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on...

It's time four our first race preview of the year and the return of the prediction league at what might be the hardest race to call in some time! We discuss everything to look out for at the first Grand Prix of the season, as well as the new circuit in Saudi Arabia and your inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.  ...

As three days of testing come to a close, we assess the performance of each team, work out who were the winners and losers and try to predict what it all means for the season ahead.     This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for t...

This week, we take a look at the (almost) final car launches of the season, do our all important livery tier rankings, pick out the stories to keep an eye on in testing and answer your questions in the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on...

This week, we catch up on all the car reveals to date, give our thoughts on the new liveries and technical changes and answer your questions from the inbox!   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter  | ...