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Send us Fan Mail Did someone order an F1 race, a rainy forecast, and a side of Belgian fries? The Belgian GP weekend hasn’t even kicked off yet and it’s already serving us more excitement than a Lewis Hamilton outfit.  As always, the first half of the episode breaks down everything you need to know before heading to Spa. Then, we revisit the ghosts of GPs past. We’re talking all about the 1966 Bel...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re reviewing the latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, F9: The Fast Saga . Although it has almost nothing to do with F1, we noticed some similar themes.  Travel around the world with your fav cars Anonymous governing bodies try to control everything (Hi Michael & Stews) Family is everything (F1 is a team sport!) Fast & Furious wins the race (Flat...

Send us Fan Mail To sum up our takeaway from the McLaren documentary in three points: 1) Bruce McLaren was literally the coolest 2) Kiwis might be the loveliest group of people ever  3) We feel majorly justified in being McLaren fans 'til we die But before we delve into our McLaren analysis, we've obviously got to chat about F1 summer holidays and what everyone's been up to. Boxes,...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of our series on GP basics, we’re covering all the terms. Anything and everything you might hear during the race from general slang to technical jargon.  DISCLAIMER:  We are neither engineers nor mechanics. Our expertise is in the drama. Not the physics. So, please bear in mind that we are all learning together! Without further ado, class (pt. 2) is in session!   And if...

Send us Fan Mail We may be a week into summer break, but Aston Martin and the FIA just can’t let the Hungarian GP go. With Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification came a lot of fuel-related questions. Why does the FIA need a fuel sample? Why didn’t Seb’s car have enough fuel? What even is fuel? We walk you through F1 fuel basics and break down Seb’s DQ as well as Aston Martin’s appeal. So once the ver...

Send us Fan Mail If you were hung(a)ry for more racing, then the Hungarian GP was the all-you-can-eat buffet of races. A mere drizzle turned the track into a bowling alley right in lap 1. And with half the grid out (or attempting to chug along with a duct-taped chassis), it was finally time for the underdogs & senior citizens to shine. It was unexpectedly crazy, glorious, and so very race-y. A...

Send us Fan Mail Hung(a)ry for more racing? We sure are! We’re back at it this Sunday at the Hungaroring. Instead of our usual pre-race tradition of telling a story from the past, we're focusing on the drama of the present. It’s an extra long digital roundup featuring a full-send analysis of the ongoing Mercedes/Red Bull feud. And, of course, a Hungary GP primer so you’re prepped for the week...

Send us Fan Mail What a cheeky little weekend in Silverstone! Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton got into a bit of an argy-bargy on track. Which Christian and Toto carried off track (there were emails involved). Mercedes and Red Bull dramz aside, we had some spectacular race-y racing from our favourite Disney Prince Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and more. Plus, Lewis finally brought it home.  We a...

Send us Fan Mail 'Ello govna (soz, Brits) from Silverstone! We celebrate the British GP with a short view back to the past to revisit the scandal of scandals. The gate of gates. Spygate didn't just rock the F1 world, but it blew up the sporting world. The cataclysmic fight between McLaren and Ferrari was so  dramatically unbelievable, you half expect to hear Daniel Craig ordering a marti...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we use Will Ferrell's groundbreaking satire Talladega Nights as a vehicle to delve deep into motorsport culture and how sponsorships work . The film depicts the brutal collision of two sides of the motorsport world through the personification of NASCAR and Formula One. The two main characters Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) and Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) deftly bri...

Send us Fan Mail To quote a famous Austrian, we’re baaaack (assuming that’s what he said once he came back)! The Austrian GP exceeded all our wildest dreams. From race-y racing to penalties galore, it was exhilarating action all weekend long. Not even gravel could stop our (mostly) fab 20! Let’s break it down. Digital roundup Birthday boys Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo Lewis Hamilton signs...

Send us Fan Mail To celebrate our second weekend in Austria, we're taking a short view back to the past to meet the F1 legend, Niki Lauda! We get to know Niki via the film Rush, a Hollywood retelling of Niki Lauda's tragic accident, incredible comeback, and his rivalry with James Hunt. James Hunt, played by Chris Hemsworth, was F1's resident playboy  (he was no Thor, but he certainl...

Send us Fan Mail The hills are alive with the sound of engines (except Pierre’s 😭 )!!! The Styrian GP (round 1 in Austria) was a lot like schnitzel -- simple, nothing too crazy, but yummy nonetheless. There were some overtakes, a few heartbreaks, but a lot of great driving really took the cake. Let’s get to it! P.S. We know F1 made the same Sound of Music reference, but been waiting all season to...

Send us Fan Mail Guten tag! We celebrate the first round at the Red Bull Ring with a short view back to the past to revisit Austria 2002. Scandal. Betrayal. Dire consequences. It’s the kinda drama we live for.  Then, it’s all about the fräuleins! We break down all things WAG ( from trackside presence to style).   Let’s go! Digital roundup Red Bull Austria GP video Spoiler alert: Max Verstappen, Ch...

Send us Fan Mail C'est le French Grand Prix! And like everything French, the weekend was filled with tradition and style. We saw overtakes and undercuts.  We saw teams under strategic pressure and tyres with just the right amount of pressure. All wrapped up in a red and blue striped box box (and the occasional gorilla). O là là! Let's break it down.  Find me outside the pod: Follow me @b...

Send us Fan Mail Bonjour! We celebrate the return of the France GP with a short view back to the past to meet the man behind the circuit, Paul Ricard. We dive head first into his journey building a racing circuit, a couple islands, and an alcohol empire. Plus, we talk F1 fashion endeavors and  revisit our favourite French team principal, Cyril. Vive la F1! Vive la France! & Vive le pastis! Dig...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate what could have been with a short view back to the past. We revisit one of the most dramatic races of all time: Singapore 2008.  But before we get knee-deep in all the drama, our digital roundup this week is a special one. First, we’re Internet famous! And second, we merge The Bachelor and F1 worlds together into some of our best memes yet. Vamos! Digital roundup We’r...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the Baku Grand Prix! And what an action-packed, drama-filled race it was. There were heartbreaks and overtakes and smoking brakes and popping tyres (ffs). To help us discuss it all  is Box Box's very first guest, Dyaus! Dyaus respects the drama, but also has all the technical know-how to really make this analysis shine. Not to mention, he’s a real-life Brit which def ups...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Baku 2021 with a short view back to the past to revisit one of the craziest races in F1 history. There were retired cars, penalties abound, flying car parts and fighting words. In other words, it was the drama we live for.  But before we dig deep into that story, this digital roundup is one of the most comprehensive ones yet. From missing airplanes to cultural growth...

Send us Fan Mail Wondering if Box Box F1 Pod is for you? We break down what we're all about! Find me outside the pod: Follow me @boxboxf1pod Visit the website for more deets on me and the podcast Share your thoughts/opinions/questions with me !!

Send us Fan Mail Tyres with a why?! Let's learn all about tyres.  We talk the business side of things, break down all the technical stuff, explore tyre strategy, and delve into pit stops. And of course, we get a little side-tracked (we love track limits as much as Max) with some funky F1 tyre stories and conspiracy theories. Boxes, let's roll 😎 The (en)tire history of F1 tyres TBT Bridg...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the Monaco Grand Prix! What the Monaco circuit might have lacked in action, it made up for in drama. We get into all the juicy deets, including shade thrown at press conferences, the highs and lows of Charles Leclerc’s weekend (our hearts BROKE), the incompetence of certain teams (looking at you Ferrari & Mercedes), and the crazy podium results. Let’s go! Hannah’s car-rel...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Monaco 2021 with a short view back to the past to revisit a story about one of F1's true icons, Taki Inoue. Plus we give all our hot takes on F1 news and the upcoming weekend.  A brief note: If the sound is a bit off, it's because we recorded it to sound like we were coming live from the tunnel on the Monaco track. You know, for authenticity. We'll be o...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we explore the world of motorsports, specifically the differences between Formula 1 and NASCAR, through the lens of Cars and Cars 2. But, mostly, it’s a love letter to Pixar’s most underrated franchise.  Brief history of NASCAR and F1 Cars Movie recap Lots of opinions Also, some useful info about how NASCAR operates compared to F1 Mick Schumacher cameo! Cars 2 Movie rec...

Send us Fan Mail What a weekend in Barcelona! We discuss the ins and outs of the Spanish GP, including an overview, an analysis of all the major moments, and a deep dive on some of the bigger strategies at play. We've got rhymes, easy-to-get explainers, and hot takes.  Formula 1 updates Romain Grosjean + Mercedes Digital Roundup Yuki Tsunoda loves food and tyre blankets Rachelle’s (Rhyming) R...