Everything Trackside

Did we write Charles Leclerc off too soon? After weeks of questions over Ferrari's form, Leclerc produced one of his most complete drives of the season to win the British Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli looked destined for another victory after Sprint success and a dominant pole position, only for reliability to cruelly rob him of the result. In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podca...

Heading to Silverstone this year? This is the guide you need. Instead of our usual race preview, we're joined by two Silverstone RaceMakers—Amy and Gary—to answer everything fans need to know before arriving at the British Grand Prix. From parking, queues and camping to where to find the best viewing spots, what to pack, how the fan zones work, getting driver autographs, Lando Land, concerts, acce...

George Russell delivers exactly what Mercedes needed, Ferrari endure another frustrating weekend, and we break down all the biggest talking points from the Austrian Grand Prix. Before our full review, we also catch up with James , who spent the entire weekend at the Red Bull Ring, giving us an exclusive fan's-eye view of Spielberg—from the incredible atmosphere and racing to the 36°C heat and what...

Formula 1 returns to the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix, and there are major questions to answer. Can Ferrari build on their momentum after Canada? Will Mercedes finally solve their reliability concerns? And how will Formula 1's new 2026 regulations package perform at one of the calendar's most power-sensitive circuits? Join Sean, Coops, Mairead and Annika as they preview the Austrian G...

Lewis Hamilton is finally a Ferrari race winner. After months of anticipation, near misses and questions about whether the move would ever truly click, Hamilton delivered a sensational performance in Barcelona to claim his first Grand Prix victory in Ferrari red.  In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast - featuring guest hosting duties from our resident Ferrari fanboy, SOK - we break d...

Formula 1 heads to Barcelona for one of the most important weekends of the season. With teams bringing major upgrades and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya traditionally exposing every strength and weakness of a Formula 1 car, this weekend could tell us more about the true competitive order than any race so far in 2026.  In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we discuss: 🏆 Can Kimi...

Monaco was supposed to be a procession. Instead, we got a stalled Verstappen, a Leclerc heartbreak, two Safety Cars, a red flag, a standing restart, and enough penalties to keep the FIA busy all week.  In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we break down one of the strangest Monaco Grands Prix in recent memory. 🏁 Kimi Antonelli delivers a Grand Slam performance 🇲🇨 Charles Leclerc's...

The Formula 1 circus heads to Monte Carlo for the most iconic, glamorous and divisive race weekend of the season. In this week's Everything Trackside Podcast, we preview the Monaco Grand Prix and tackle one of the biggest debates in motorsport: does Monaco still deserve its place on the Formula 1 calendar?  We discuss: 🏁 Why Monaco qualifying remains one of the greatest spectacles in sport 🇲🇨 Whe...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by renowned Formula 1 journalist and broadcaster Chris Medland.  Chris takes us behind the scenes of modern Formula 1 media — from covering races around the globe to interviewing drivers, handling breaking news, and navigating one of the most competitive environments in sport.  We discuss: How Chris broke into motorsport journalism...

The Canadian Grand Prix weekend had everything… Mercedes teammate drama, Lewis Hamilton fighting at the front again, McLaren strategy disasters, and a Formula 2 weekend that completely stole the spotlight.  In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we break down the biggest talking points from Montreal: 🏁 George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli 🔥 Lewis Hamilton’s best Ferrari weekend yet ❌...

Formula 1 returns after another frustrating mid-season break — and the Canadian Grand Prix could be one of the biggest weekends of the season so far.  In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we preview the Canadian GP from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal — one of the most iconic tracks on the Formula 1 calendar.  We discuss: 🏁 George Russell’s growing pressure at Mercedes 🔥 Mc...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by one of Ireland’s most exciting young racing talents — Conor Grant.  Conor opens up about his journey from discovering Formula 1 through TV highlights as a kid to racing at Circuit of the Americas in front of the same garages used by Formula 1 just weeks earlier.  We discuss: How a simple dream of becoming an F1 driver turned into...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by Brandon Burgess — better known as Full Time Formula — the fan who attended every single Formula 1 race in one season on a £20,000 budget. Brandon takes us through how he turned a lifelong dream into reality, travelling the world while working full-time and documenting the entire journey across social media. We discuss: How he pla...

Formula 1 is back — and Miami delivered chaos, controversy, and a historic performance from Kimi Antonelli. In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we break down the full Miami Grand Prix weekend — from sprint dominance to race-day drama. 🏁 Kimi Antonelli makes history with a third consecutive win from pole, despite ongoing struggles off the start 🚀 McLaren look like the fastest tea...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by RTÉ presenter and content creator Carl Mullan. Carl shares his journey as a lifelong Formula 1 fan — from growing up during the Jordan F1 era to witnessing the sport’s huge rise in popularity in Ireland today. We discuss: His earliest memories of F1 and the impact of the Jordan team Why Eddie Jordan remains such an iconic figure...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by BBC Formula 1 commentator Harry Benjamin. Harry takes us inside the world of F1 broadcasting — from starting out as a fan with a blog and podcast, to becoming one of the voices of Formula 1 on BBC Radio 5 Live. We discuss: His unconventional journey into motorsport media The skills behind great commentary and storytelling The dif...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by racing driver and Grand Tour test driver Abbie Eaton. Abbie takes us through her journey into motorsport — from growing up around racing to competing across touring cars, GT machinery, and W Series, as well as her work in television and media. We discuss: Her early career and progression through different racing series The realit...

In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by Formula 2 lead commentator Chris McCarthy. Chris shares his incredible journey from karting driver to the voice of F2, F3 and Formula Regional — including the life-changing moment that ended his racing career and led him into commentary. We dive deep into: His path into motorsport broadcasting What it really takes to be a top com...

In this special episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by one of the fastest-rising voices in Formula 1 — Cadence Wille, better known as “cadencebraking”. From growing up around motorsport in Canada to building a rapidly growing F1 platform, Cadence shares the story behind her journey into content creation, what drives her passion for the sport, and how she connects with a new g...

Suzuka delivered drama… just not the kind anyone wanted. In this week’s episode, we break down a chaotic Japanese Grand Prix weekend — from a frightening high-speed crash that raised serious questions, to the ongoing debate around whether the new regulations are actually working as intended. On track, there were still plenty of talking points: A teenage championship leader shaking things up 👀 McL...

Suzuka is one of F1’s most iconic tracks… but let’s be honest, the racing hasn’t exactly lived up to the hype in recent years. So — is that about to change? This week on the Everything Trackside Podcast, we preview the Japanese Grand Prix and ask whether the new regulations can finally bring the old Suzuka back. Could we actually see overtakes in places like 130R? Stranger things have already happ...

Kimi Antonelli has arrived. The youngest pole sitter in Formula 1 history converted pole into his first Grand Prix victory at the Chinese GP, leading a dominant Mercedes 1–2 ahead of George Russell. Meanwhile Ferrari delivered some of the best wheel-to-wheel racing of the season between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, Alpine scored a surprise double points finish, and McLaren suffered a nightm...

Formula 1 heads back to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix , and it’s bringing the first sprint weekend of the season with it. In this episode of Everything Trackside , the team breaks down what to expect from a packed weekend format — from the single practice session to sprint qualifying, the sprint race, and Sunday’s Grand Prix. They also dive into the early-season pecking order, discussing how...

Formula 1 is officially back — and the 2026 season kicked off with a chaotic and fascinating Australian Grand Prix. In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, Seán, Coops, James, and Mairéad break down everything from the season opener in Melbourne.  George Russell took the victory in a race packed with overtakes and strategy battles, while Ferrari once again managed to become their own...

The F1 season roars back to life in Melbourne 🇦🇺 In this episode,  Seán, Mairead, SOK and Coops  break down everything you need to know ahead of the  Australian Grand Prix  at Albert Park. We cover: 🏁 Track characteristics & overtaking zones 🌦️ Melbourne weather outlook 🔧 Latest team performance & car development updates 🔥 Driver predictions for pole & podium 🎲 Wild race forecasts...