Beyond The Racing Line - Formula 1 Podcast

A sea of orange washed across Zandvoort and Max delivered a clinic beyond his years to re-take the title lead. The rear gunners are out of it and we are wanting to keep it that way. Head to head 8 to go it's anyone's game. Zandvoort delivered in spades and the orange army was out in force, is there a more passionate group of F1 fans in modern times? We talk all things fans and Zandvoorts reprofile...

THE RACE THAT NEVER WAS...   What a weekend, well sort of, we raced behind a safety car, we waited, and waited and waited, paraded for 2 laps and then hey presto half points. Despite no race we have got lots of talk about. Russell pulled it out of the bag when it counted. But was it enough to land the Merc seat? Toto said the deal is done, Bottas with a cryptic post on Instagram but where will the...

Hungary for more? Well it's the summer break but your appetites for more F1 are satisfied after a chaotic and at times confusing race. Ocon took home the win in unconventional fashion as Bottas went bowling and banked a strike consisting of both Rebulls. If last week was the moment of the season then surely Hungary was the turning point. At half way the dial has turned and it's advantage Hamilton...

You may not realise it but we are witnessed a moment of F1 history for the ages. Two titans not willing to give an inch in a fight that is destined to go down to the wire. The British Grand Prix was set to be the weekend that we were introduced to Sprints however we left without batting an eyelid. This week we unpack that moment as the boys give their views on who was right, who was wrong and what...

Been to Austria? Well you'd be forgiven for thinking we never left. The triple header is done and non will be happier to depart the Styrian Alps than Hamilton as Max and the Bulls dominate. However one DNF and the margin in well within reach so this one isn't over. Penalties, penalties and more penalties. The talking point for this week? Did Derek Warwick get up on the wrong side of the bed or did...

4 on the bounce and the Bulls are in control. Yes the Mercs are winless and it's hurting. No development and no answers, is the dynasty over? The redbull rings is one of the races of the season. We saw a clinical master-class, however some fans were bored of the race. Is it time we come to appreciate these types of drives more often. The McLaren and Ferrari battle swung again, the boys in red went...

AH LE FRENCH GRAND PRIX. Delivered or still a dud? This weekend it delivered in spades but does it still have a worthy place on the calendar? It was the Bulls again who pulled off a strategic master-stroke and it caught the Mercs napping. Perez again repaying the faith in spades but are the Mercs cracking under pressure and beating themselves. Bottas. Some say getting a rough deal but we think not...

Red flags, Red Cars on pole, Red faces and a podium of RedBulls and their rejects, Baku was painted Red but it was the man in green who stole our hears. Yes we are back in the city of Azerbaijan for Baku. It was a weekend to remember for some and forget for others. Verstappen was denied a deserved win and just when it looked like Hamilton would have the cards fall his way a little touch of magic w...

Monaco, glitz and glamour but not everyone's cup of tea. After a 2 year hiatus we return to the principality. It was destined to be a sea if red but heartbreak for the Tifosi as Leclerc hit the wall and it was Verstappens for the taking. When it goes wrong at Mercedes it goes wrong. Is there a more unlucky driver than Bottas? And what about Lewis, left in no man's land, will Monaco play a part in...

The Spanish GP has been run and won. There is no doubt Verstappen and Hamilton are on another level, but it was the 7 time champion with a bold strategy who took the chocolates. Is it advantage Lewis? Hard to say no when he has clocked 100 poles and on the cusp of 100 wins.  

Portugal. The roller coaster, the undulations, the blind crests yes the buzz words we all heard this weekend. It has been run and won and it was a 15th Hamilton, Verstappen, Bottas podium. We know the title at this stage is between 2 but Valtteri and Perez reminded us that they will have a say. There have already been championship moments but which will come back to bite? The Alpine made huge gain...

2 from 2 and the 2021 Season has delivered. The battle lines have even drawn and we have 2 contenders. The master and the apprentice look to be the ones to beat, but can their offsiders get in on the action. It's a long season and time will tell. This week we unpack the rivalries of the season so far. Bottas Vs Russell and the battle for the Merc seat, is it on or has George just taken a backward...

The fuse has been lit on 2021 and wow didn't it deliver. Bahrain has staked it's claim for season opener with a belter. But with so much hype came the result of Hamilton, Verstappen, Bottas. But it felt different this time. In fact one more and it become the most recorded 3,2,1 result in F1 history. This week we look at a full race review. We learnt that Bulls are serious contenders but the Mercs...

IT'S RACE WEEK AND ITS PODCAST WEEK. This week we are joined by special guest Anthony Durkin of the F1AE stepping in to help Roge and J gear up for round 1. We look this week at the head to head driver battles, much has been said about the moves made in 2020 and with new team mates comes new challenges. Who will come out on top? The crystal ball is out as we predict the running order. Who got it r...

It's testing time and that's where we kick off. We dive into technical innovations and unpack who is doing what. The token system has already begun playing a part of development and we can begin to get a sense of what direction teams will take. The winners and losers of the 3 day test, who's ahead, who's in trouble and where might each team be in the pecking order. Liveries are the most exciting p...

THE BOYS ARE BACK FOR 2021... With pre season slowly beginning to wind up we just couldn't wait to sink our teeth into all things F1. In a very special opening episode we dive into a bit of news to wet your appetite for the season ahead.

In a season like no other we have risen to the challenge and produced a review like no other. Yes the boys are back with their wrap up of 2020. Team reviews, driver reviews, who impressed and who failed. We rank the year and unpack those memorable and not so memorable moments. The BTRL awards make an appearance with driver of the tear, team of the year, F1.5 Champion, and of course Dud of the year...

IT'S THE SECOND FINAL EPISODE OF 2020. This week we have treated our beloved BTRL fans with a mini ep full of all that podcasty goodness you have come to know and love. Abu Dhabi was not spectacular, it was not a race for the ages and it was not what we have come to expect in 2020. In short Max was on pole, Max drove fast, Max won. But don't worry we still have a full race review, race rankings, b...

The road to Abu Dhabi us upon us. 2020 is about to close but not before one last twist. It was Russell in the Mercedes. The stage was set the win was there but an un Mercedes like pitstop it all went horribly wrong. But would a win stain the Hamilton record? Will George officially be the future of Mercedes and has Bottas become uncomfortable in his seat? We left with more questions than answers. I...

2020. It's a year we will never forget and Bahrain will be the moment that stays with fans for a long long-time. This weekend racing took a back seat, people came first, lives were at stake and we invested every ounce of ourselves into those who give and give to the sport we love so dearly. This week we reflect upon Bahrain. We talk about the Grosjean accident and the progress F1 has made, where t...

The surface was slick the engines fired and we slid into the weekend. Yes we are back and its the Turkish GP. We witnessed history as Hamilton matched Schumacher's title record. Will he stick around for an 8th? Will this feat ever be matched? One thing is for sure, whether you love him or hate him, you can deny his prowess. The Redbull were left red faced on what might have been. Stroll silenced t...

A return to Imola, a return to the old days gone of F1, the retro love for the sport units fans once again. Records are tumbling all around us as Mercedes put their stamp on a claim for the the greatest team of all time as they secure 7 titles in a row. Are they the greatest team of all time? It was a tale of 2 halves at Imola and we finished on the right note. However it wasn't the moves that cam...

92. Yes its the Portuguese GP weekend. This week we lay homage to Lewis, a record broken, a career that will stand the test of time. The question now remains what's the end score? Portugal reminded us again why retro tracks are the real deal and if F1 are paying attention its time to get them back. We saw a lap one that rivalled some of the greats as Kimi showed us what he does best, Sainz let out...

The weekend has come to a finish as we returned to the Eifel Mountains and graced the tarmac of Germany. And for the first time in 2020 we left with nothing but good vibes. The fairy tale stories were in abundance and it was hard to pick a definitive one, but on this week's episode we will do our best. Was it Hamilton's 91st win and record equaling achievement. We never though in our wildest dream...

The Sochi Scrap. No not the latest viral Tiktok trend, it's race week and we were treated with a slightly off dessert that you kinda want to eat but know you shouldn't, but do anyway. Sochi delivered a feisty yet scrappy race that left fans wanting a little bit more. Bottas got it done in the most unusual of ways while Lewis must wait another week to tie the all time wins record. It's mid year and...