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This week we're heading to the home of Formula 1 — Silverstone — for the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint Weekend. Kevin and Nisha break down everything you need to know before lights out. We revisit last year's emotional race where Nico Hülkenberg finally claimed his first Formula 1 podium, look back at Lewis Hamilton's incredible Silverstone record, and explain why this circuit remains...

The shortest lap on the Formula 1 calendar is here, but there's plenty to unpack. This week, Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy break down the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, from the rollercoaster elevation changes and Max Verstappen's "hand around a Red Bull can" track layout, to how the new 2026 cars could behave in Austria's thin mountain air. Before that, we dive into the FIA's latest controv...

Barcelona might be Formula 1's ultimate test track, but in 2026 it arrives with a little extra emotion. In this episode, Kevin and Aswathy head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for what could be the track's final chapter as Spain's premier Formula 1 destination. From the famous "flexing triangle" layout to the corners that have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of F1...

The Formula 1 circus heads to Monte Carlo for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, and we're tackling the most famous race on the calendar. Join Kevin, Nisha, first-time guest Lijo, and special guest Nina as we preview a race that every F1 fan knows, whether they've watched Formula 1 for ten years or ten minutes. From luxury yachts and impossible overtakes to the legendary Tunnel, Swimming Pool complex, La...

Montreal is back and this track is just organised chaos. In this episode of F101, Nisha, Kevin and Joy preview the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve — the infamous Wall of Champions, angry Canadian goose track analysis, sprint weekend chaos, tyre strategy, weather drama and all the silly season rumours floating around the paddock. Will Mercedes finally cook with their upgrades?...

Welcome to MiamiKevin and Aswathy are joined by returning guest (and certified Max Verstappen defender) Aditi to break down the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. We kick things off with the internet’s favourite rumour — is Max actually retiring or are we all just spiralling? — before diving into a race weekend that’s equal parts chaos and spectacle. From new regulation tweaks and “boost buttons” to a track t...

Formula 1 might be on a break… but the sport never stops. In this special episode, Nisha, Kevin, and Aswathy take a step back from race previews to spotlight the women who are shaping Formula 1 behind the scenes. From race strategy masterminds to engineers on the pit wall to the woman controlling lights out, we break down how the sport actually runs — and the people making it happen. With Formula...

Kon’nichiwa from Suzuka 🇯🇵 — where Formula 1 gets serious. In this episode of F101 with Friends, we head to one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar — the legendary figure-eight Suzuka Circuit. From high-speed Esses to the terrifying 130R, this track is a true test of skill, precision, and confidence. We break down the drama heading into Japan — from Aston Martin’s growing pains with Honda...

The 2026 Formula 1 season has officially begun — and Melbourne wasted no time delivering chaos. Kevin, Aswathy and Nisha break down the biggest moments from the season opener, from wild overtakes to strategy calls already raising eyebrows across the paddock. Then we head straight to Shanghai for the first Sprint weekend of the year. We revisit the madness of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, a good day...

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne, and we’re heading back to Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy revisit the drama of the 2025 Melbourne race — including Lando Norris’ victory and Oscar Piastri’s incredible save in front of his home crowd — before breaking down what to expect this weekend. From a quick sensory lap of Albert Park to team storylines and ou...

Formula 1 is entering a brand-new era — and we’re breaking down the 2026 F1 regulations in simple terms. Nisha, Aswathy and Kevin explain everything you need to know about the biggest rule change since 2014. From smaller, lighter cars and reduced downforce to active aerodynamics replacing DRS, we unpack how racing will change in 2026. We dive into the new 50:50 hybrid power units, battery manageme...

We’ve finally arrived at the season finale — Abu Dhabi under the sunset glow and the Yas Marina floodlights. And to close out the year, I’m joined by my very first guest, my sister Bharati, for a full-circle moment on F101 with Friends. We break down the magic and madness of this $1.3-billion boomerang-shaped circuit: the tight, bumpy opening sector, the endless DRS spine, the hotel section where...

We’re heading into the desert heat for the Qatar Grand Prix — where the tyres melt, the sand attacks, and the drivers question all their life choices. I’m joined by Lauren, our Hamilton-loving Miami alum, as we break down the chaos that is Lusail: a MotoGP-born circuit that looks like Pokémon Ditto throwing a peace sign and races like a high-speed endurance test. We get into Qatar’s no-shadows flo...

We’re rolling straight into Las Vegas — where the lights are blinding, the paddock is billion-dollar shiny, and the cars hit 300 km/h down the Strip at midnight. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is part street race, part spectacle, part fever dream, and absolutely nothing about it is normal. Joined by Rahul (from the Shanghai episode), we talk about this 6.2 km Spiderpig-shaped circuit with Monza-level st...

We’re heading to Brazil — the land of samba, rain-soaked drama, and the most passionate F1 fans on Earth! This week, I’m joined once again by Joy (yes, our resident Hamilton loyalist from the Silverstone episode) as we dive into everything that makes the Sao Paulo Grand Prix pure chaos and pure magic. We break down everything from the history of Interlagos Circuit to the emotional legacy of Felipe...

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is alive with color, sound, and chaos — and this week, I’m joined by Kevin to dive into everything that makes the Mexican Grand Prix one of the most vibrant and unpredictable races on the Formula 1 calendar. At 2,200 meters above sea level, engines struggle, tires cook, and strategy becomes a survival game. We break down what makes this circuit so special — from th...

We’re in Austin, y’all — home of the United States Grand Prix and one of the most electric stops on the Formula 1 calendar. I’m joined by Aditi, a proud Max Verstappen superfan who was actually there at the 2023 race, to relive the chaos, the heat, and the unmistakable Texan energy of the Circuit of the Americas. We get into what makes COTA so special — that 40-meter climb into Turn 1, the flowing...

We are headed to Marina Bay’s glowing skyline — the Singapore Grand Prix is here, and it never disappoints. I’m joined by Anchita, back from our Imola episode to talk about what it’s like to race under the floodlights. Singapore is more than a Grand Prix: it’s the first-ever night race, part street fight, part endurance test, and part music festival. Drivers battle through 62 laps in brutal humidi...

🇦🇿 Salam from Baku — a race weekend like no other. I’m joined by Anjali to dive into the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, where old city walls meet 21st-century speed. We break down the chaos and the charm of this street race: the endless straight, the castle section that feels impossibly tight, and why this medal shaped track has become one of the most unpredictable stops on t...

🇮🇹 Monza isn’t just a racetrack — it’s the Temple of Speed. In this episode of F101 with Friends, I’m joined by Aswathy to dive into everything that makes the Italian Grand Prix one of Formula 1’s most iconic weekends. We talk about the history of Monza and its legendary moments, from Ferrari’s unforgettable wins to the chaos of safety cars and surprise podiums. We break down the 2025 race weekend...

The Dutch Grand Prix is unlike anything else on the F1 calendar — a seaside rollercoaster of banking, orange smoke, and Max mania. In this episode of F101 with Friends, I’m joined by Sanjay (from our Bahrain episode) to dive into everything that makes Zandvoort so unique. We talk about the history of the circuit and its revival, the 2025 race weekend full of strategy swings and surprises, and what...

Formula 1 isn’t just about racing — it’s about storytelling, sponsorships, and survival in the media spotlight. In this episode of F101 with Friends, I sit down with PR pro Laura to unpack how the sport has evolved from Ferrari’s cigarette barcode era to today’s world of crypto logos, luxury  moments, and sponsor-driven narratives. We dive into the Netflix effect and how it turned drivers into glo...

This week on F101 with Friends, we’re off to Budapest — a city full of charm, and a circuit that’s anything but easy. I’m joined by Mehul to unpack the Hungarian Grand Prix and why the Hungaroring, shaped like a knife resting on a boot, forces teams into precision mode from the very start. With tight corners, barely any overtaking zones, and relentless heat, it’s a track where downforce is maxed,...

We pulled a Freaky Friday this week on F101 with Friends — Kevin takes over hosting duties, and I hop into the guest seat to break down everything that went down at the legendary Belgian Grand Prix. We talk about strategy, weather chaos, surprise winners, and why this track — shaped like a pointy gun blasting through the Ardennes — continues to be F1’s ultimate test of guts and grip. We also dig i...

We’re off to Silverstone this week — the birthplace of Formula 1 and a track that always delivers British summer madness. I’m joined by Joy to break down everything you need to know about the 2025 British Grand Prix. We’re also talking about why this track (shaped like an F1 driver’s head wearing a cap and holding a trophy — yes, really) is one of the most iconic on the calendar. Expect corner nam...