Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast

On this week’s News from the Nerds, Oli takes the host seat and is joined by Sam and Abby as they run through the news following the Spanish Grand Prix. Alfa have the Key: Ex-Technical Director of McLaren, James Key, will be joining Alfa Romeo as the Technical Director from September as well as being a part of the Audi works team. The panel talk about the benefits of Key joining Alfa Romeo and wha...

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, it’s time for the Spanish Grand Prix race review. Abby and Sam co-host and co-panel as Oli and James M play hooky; one for an exciting major life event, the other for an unBEElievable reason. One of the better Spanish Grands Prix in recent memory, returning to the old layout appears to have revitalised the event. The duo of Sam and Abby discuss the track c...

On this week’s News from the Nerds, James M returns to the host seat and is joined by Abby and Sam as they tackle the news ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this coming weekend, which includes: Spanish Grand Prix Preview: Hola, Espana! Formula One returns to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish Gran Prix, where F2 and F3 will also be racing. The panel give a quick preview of the weeken...

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This week on News from the Nerds, Oli takes a spin in the host seat and is joined by Abby and Sam to run through the top news ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. On this week’s agenda: Monaco Grand Prix: After the cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Formula 1 is back racing on the streets of Monte Carlo. But the weather is looking to make it a wet weekend across all on-track sessions, so wi...

This week on News from the Nerds, host James M is joined by Abby and Sam as they run through all the major talking points before a weekend in Imola. Is Imola under threat? It’s a full motorsport weekend in Imola with F1, F2 and F3 returning but the weekend is under threat with the adverse weather in the Emilia-Romagna region. However, if the race goes ahead, we’ll see a new qualifying format in te...

This week on News from the Nerds, the usual trio of James M, Sam and Abby digest all the biggest headlines following the second running of the polarising Miami Grand Prix, including Laurent Rossi’s explosive comments about his Alpine team. In this week’s show, we cover: Aston Martin Honda? F1 is heading towards a new era of engine regulations in 2026 and currently, six prospective power unit manuf...

Join Oli and panellists Abby, James M, and Sam as they deliver an electrifying analysis of the F1 Miami Grand Prix in this week's episode of Cut to the Race. From Max Verstappen's sensational victory to the nail-biting battle between Red Bull teammates, the panel provides exclusive insider insights into every key moment of the race. But that's not all! The panel takes on the FormulaNerds Quiz, sha...

This week on News from the Nerds, host James M is back like Baku. He’s joined by Abby and Sam as they run through all the major talking points before a weekend in Miami. Welcome to Miami...Again: Formula 1 returns to Miami this weekend for round five of the season. With a strong battle between Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, the panel discuss whether they think Perez can bring...

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, it’s time for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix review (part 2, sort of). Host Oli was joined by his regular panel of Abby, James M and Sam for a special one-off episode dedicated to F1’s maiden Sprint Saturday. This show is sponsored by FormulaModelShop – Official Formula1 Gifts Shop, Online & Instore. Visit  www.fms.store or pick up instore Now, they’re back for...

F1’s inaugural Sprint Saturday calls for an impromptu Cut to the Race podcast. In the special episode, host Oli is joined by the usual trio of Sam, Abby and James M as they discuss the first foray into the new weekend format, which F1 will trial six times during the 2023 season. The panel ask each other – and answer – questions like, did it work, is it a gimmick, and what changes need to be made?...

This week on News from the Nerds, host James M is back like Baku. He’s joined by Abby and Sam as they run through all the major talking points before a weekend in Azerbaijan for F1 and F2, and a maiden round for F1 Academy at the Red Bull Ring. A toast to Tost at AlphaTauri: News broke this week about changes within personnel at AlphaTauri, putting the rumours of the team being sold to rest. Franz...

On this week’s Cut to the Race podcast, Oli is joined by Abby and Sam for a chat about the season so far after the first three races and another round of the FormulaNerds quiz. The trio discuss the big talking point of the season, which is Red Bull’s dominance. With a Red Bull win on every race so far, the panel talk about their thoughts on the team’s dominance and how long it’ll last as well as w...

This week on News from the Nerds, host James takes a well-deserved break. Sam deputises in his place with Abby and Cut to the Race host Oli joining him. We’re into week three of the F1 spring break and whilst news is slightly slower than usual, the panel wouldn’t have you believe that. Up for discussion this week is: Ferrari’s protest dismissed and ‘stick by us’ says Carlos Sainz The verdict is in...

[Classic Episode Originally Aired May 2022] In this exciting episode, Oli & Sam sit down with renowned F1 Race Strategist, Mike Caulfield, to gain insights into the intense world of Formula 1 race strategy. Mike shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a key player in some of the most memorable races in F1 history. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of F1 race strategy and disco...

This week on News from the Nerds, host James M is joined by his regular panellists, Abby and Sam. Now into the second week of F1’s impromptu early season sabbatical, the trio get stuck into the F1 news cycle (which never takes a break). Up for discussion this week is: Silverstone under fire again Having already dealt with negative PR over the cost for fans to attend the 2023 British Grand Prix, it...

WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR BEST MOTORSPORTS PODCAST AT THE SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS 2023 - VOTE @ https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ This week, James M, Sam, Abby and James P Cover: MASSA AND CRASHGATE With the news that Felipe Massa is investigating legal action regarding the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, the panel discuss the revelations surrounding when the...

WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR BEST MOTORSPORTS PODCAST AT THE SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS 2023 - VOTE @ https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ On this week’s Cut to the Race, Oli is joined by the full panel of Abby, James M and Sam as they review the rather chaotic Australian Grand Prix and complete another FormulaNerds quiz. Round three of the season saw the F1 driv...

WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR BEST MOTORSPORTS PODCAST AT THE SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS 2023 - VOTE @ https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ This week on News from the Nerds James, Oli and Sam discuss the latest news circling the world of Formula 1: WHO KNEW FREE PRACTICE WAS SO POPULAR? Stefano Domenicali, F1 CEO since 2021, has already overseen the introduction o...

This week on News from the Nerds, the host with the most, James M, is back in action after missing the race review for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Joined by Abby and Sam, the panel dissect the fallout from that race and discuss the rest of the news circling the world of Formula 1. On the docket is: Unhappiness at the front? F1’s big three each have their own issues to solve. Ferrari were off the...

WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR BEST MOTORSPORTS PODCAST AT THE SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS 2023 - VOTE @ https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ Red Bull locked out the top two steps of the F1 podium, making it the Austrian team’s second one-two of the season. Sergio Perez crossed the line in first place to take home his first win of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Max Vers...

On this week's News from the Nerds, James M is joined by Abby and Sam to cover the top news from this week: Remembering Charlie Whiting: Today marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of former race director Charlie Whiting, who was loved by all involved with Formula One. The trio pay tribute to Charlie and remember his time as a key figure in the sport. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status...

On this week's News from the Nerds, James M is joined by Abby to cover the top news from this week: Quick round-up: International Women's Day Rodin Carlin complete their F1 Academy line-up https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.megan-gilkes-completes-rodin-carlins-2023-f1-academy-line-up.5UhCpI3f14cBNrZPFpbNYK.html Silverstone add more tickets for the Grand Prix weekend Stroll's remarkable com...

On this week’s Cut to the Race, Oli is joined by Abby, James M and Sam as they dissect the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and have a go at another FormulaNerds Quiz. Formula One is back and the first round is complete. With the teams in Bahrain, all eyes were on Aston Martin who had high expectations. The panel discuss the free practice sessions and the, for some anti-climatic, qualifying session, whi...

This week on News from the Nerds, host James M is joined by Abby and Sam and they delve into some of the biggest F1 news stories from the past week. F1 (and F2 & F3) is back! We have a full card for the opening round of the F1 season, as the support paddock kicks off the F2 and F3 seasons respectively. What are the panel looking out for, who are the panel looking out for? Alonso confident but miss...