Downforce Debrief Podcast

00:00 MotoGP 25:19 F1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 F1 39:27 MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 F1 28:09 MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 Introduction 02:35 F1 37:06 MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Alex chats to special guest Scott Taylor about the British Grand Prix, including what the atmosphere was like at the event, Piastri's penalty and why the race wasn't Red Flagged in the torrential rain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB talk about the Austrian Grand Prix, as well as discuss why F1 keeps signing such long contracts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Canadian Grand Prix, which had all the ingredients to be a banger but somehow let the side down, at least according to one of us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss what would happen if Verstappen were to leave Red Bull, Lance Stroll's mysterious injury and the off topic this week is about tennis... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including Verstappen' debatable driving, as well as F1 25's launch week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB chat about the Monaco Grand Prix and the intricacies of the mandatory 2 stop, as well as alternative options to save the race in the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, including the Pirelli softer tyre experiment, the mixed up strategies and the upcoming Monaco GP with a mandatory 2 stop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss what makes McLaren so quick this year, they review all the rookies season's so far and give their thoughts on 'fancy food' 0:00 Intro 0:55 McLaren's Advantage 11:33 The Strongest Driver Pairing? 22:44 Rookie Review 48:59 Fancy Food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Miami Grand Prix, including Max Verstappen getting off lightly by the FIA, the good and bad racecraft that was on show, the LEGO parade lap and Alex's London Marathon. 00:00 Intro & Race Ratings 03:26 Miami Until 2041? 07:49 FIA vs Max Verstappen 20:21 Racecraft Of Various Drivers 35:53 Driver Of The Day 41:06 Ferrari's Strats 48:10 LEGO Parade Lap 51...

In this episode, Alex & GB give their thoughts on the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix around Jeddah, where they discuss Verstappen's penalty, Norris' awful weekend but good recovery, the driver of the day and F1 TV commentary 00:00 Intro & Race Ratings 03:54 Lando Norris 08:02 Verstappen Penalty 15:49 Gasly / Tsunoda Crash 19:57 Ferrari & Tyres 38:31 Williams Teamwork 42:38 Driver Of The D...

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, including Lando Norris' poor weekend, the TV direction & timing issues, as well as Creator Series 00:00 Bahrain Grand Prix Rating 22:47 Overrated Drivers? 34:30 TV Direction & Timing Issues 48:30 Inconsistent FIA Penalties? 56:23 Off Topic - Creator Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex and GB discuss the Japanese Grand Prix, including McLaren's strategy, Red Bull's new driver and Fernando Alonso being washed 00:00 Intro & Race Ratings 08:20 McLaren vs Red Bull 19:15 Sky Commentary vs F1 TV 24:28 Red Bull's Second Car 31:45 The Rookies 35:10 Fernando Alonso Slander 43:52 Smaller Points 58:33 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this episode, GB & Alex have a very open and honest chat with double F1 Esports Champion , Brendon Leigh and he opens up about his decline in performance, his desire to continue and the physical problems that held him back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, including the sprint race, Ferrari's double DSQ and those rumours about Liam Lawson... 00:00 Intro 00:42 The Sprint Race 06:38 Ferrari's Eventful Race 14:37 McLaren's Champion Material? 20:58 Liam Lawson Rumours 25:18 The Rookies 30:20 Failed 2 Stop & Race Ratings 34:29 Off Topic - F1 Esports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Australian GP and give their major winners and losers, including Hamilton, Antonelli, Lawson as well as discuss the different strategies, team orders and safety cars. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Winner: Hamilton 05:59 Winner: Antonelli 07:38 Loser: Lawson 14:24 Loser: "Hadger" 16:28 Loser: Ferrari Strategy 24:24 Winner: Other Winners 29:10 Winner: Haas 33:39 Los...

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss Drive To Survive from a hardcore F1 fan's point of view and don't agree on much! They also discuss controversy in the virtual racing series that they race in - Creator Series. 00:00 Intro 00:31 It's Race Week 02:52 Drive To Survive 59:35 Creator Series 01:39:43 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, GB & Alex review F1 pre-season testing and give their predictions for the 2025 F1 season and beyond, plus Alex tries to talk about MotoGP in F1 terms 00:00 Intro 03:18 Key Takeaways From Testing 16:48 Driver Championship Predictions 29:03 Team Championship Predictions 59:43 Driver Cooling Kit 01:04:19 MotoGP In F1 Terms 01:18:11 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss a report by BuzzRadar on social media in F1, including whether F1 has already peaked, the Drive To Survive Effect and whether or not F1 social media is getting more toxic 00:00 Intro & Random Fact 01:04 Which Moments Are Most Toxic? 03:25 Has F1 Peaked? 12:44 The Impact of Drive to Survive 26:53 Who Are The Most Talked About Drivers? 37:37 Is F1 Social Me...

In this episode, Alex & GB talk about the F1 75 launch event and they have their first disagreement of the podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & GB discuss whether Flexiwings will make F1 2025 a two part season after they are clamped down on from race 9 in Spain. We also discuss McLaren's 2025 prospects, F1 exclusivity deals with TV, the new F1 Movie trailer and our offtopic discussion this week centres around F1 Esports. 00:00 Intro 00:31 Flexiwings 07:56 McLaren's 2025 Prospects 19:00 F1's TV Exclusivity Deals 30:50 New F1 Mov...

In this episode, Alex & GB introduce themselves to the podcasting world and talk about the 2025 F1 pre-season, as well as get all the nitty gritty details on GB's hair transplant 00:00 Introduction to the Downforce Debrief Podcast 02:00 Get To Know GB 09:59 Meeting Lewis Hamilton 13:10 Get To Know Alex Gillon 23:33 Quickfire Questions 26:44 Hamilton's Move to Ferrari 35:50 A Look Ahead to 2026...