F1rst: An F1 Podcast

Formula One has a habit of rewriting narratives overnight. One victory becomes a turning point. One difficult weekend becomes a crisis. And after Lewis Hamilton's triumph in Barcelona, the story around Ferrari has changed faster than ever. In this episode, I discuss Lewis' remarkable form, Charles Leclerc's recent struggles, and the growing belief that Ferrari is entering a new era. But while ther...

Monaco rarely produces average weekends. The tight streets, unforgiving barriers, and tiny margins for error mean drivers and teams often leave the Principality feeling either pure misery or pure magic. In this episode, I break down the biggest winners and losers from the Monaco Grand Prix, share my thoughts on where each team and driver falls on the misery-to-magic scale, and look ahead to Barcel...

We're back. It's been a while, and a lot has happened. Five races into the 2026 season and the picture is starting to take shape — Mercedes dominating on paper, Kimi Antonelli announcing himself to the world, Charles having a couple of weekends I'd rather forget, and the midfield throwing up some genuinely surprising stories. In this episode I'm not recapping races. I want to talk...

We're back. After four race-less weeks, the 2026 F1 season is finally returning and Miami cannot come soon enough. But let's be honest, it never really went quiet. In this episode I'm unpacking everything from the break. Red Bull's struggles, Verstappen's frustrating start, the Lambiase move to McLaren, Ferrari's busy April, and some interesting calendar speculation around...

The Japanese Grand Prix delivered on-track action — but more importantly, it gave us our clearest look yet at how Formula 1’s 2026 regulations are really shaping up. In this episode, I recap the key moments from Suzuka before diving into the growing debate after the first three races of the season. On one side, there are real positives: improved racing entertainment, certain tracks feeling revital...

In this episode I take a first look at the new era of Formula 1 as the 2026 regulations make their debut at the Australian Grand Prix. The new cars have brought a completely different dynamic to the sport, and Australia may have already lifted the sandbags from Mercedes, showing why George Russell is already being talked about as a championship favorite. But it is not all one-sided. Scuderia Ferra...

Testing gives us hints, not answers. In this episode, I sort through the noise from pre season testing and share what I’m actually buying into ahead of Australia, from potential dark horses to early warning signs for some big teams. Plus, thoughts on Drive to Survive Season 8, what worked, what felt overproduced, and what the future of the show might look like as F1 continues to evolve. Music cred...

In this episode, I continue my personal reflection on why 2026 could define Ferrari, beginning with my thoughts on the recent shakedown and why I feel much of the media attention and early analysis has been exaggerated. From my perspective, we won’t truly know where each team stands until Melbourne. But more importantly, this season feels crucial for both Charles Leclerc and Frédéric Vasseur. If F...

We kick off the first episode of the year by diving into the challenges, expectations, and immense pressure Ferrari faces as the 2026 Formula One season approaches. With only months to go before the first race, Ferrari finds itself at a critical crossroads—one that could define the future direction of the team, the Scuderia brand, and Ferrari’s legacy in Formula One. This season represents an exis...

We’ve finally reached the end of the 2025 Formula One season — and what a finale it was. With a changing of the guard in the sport, Lando Norris has officially been crowned the 2025 World Drivers’ Champion. Even though the season has just wrapped up, the F1 news cycle is already on fire. There’s no shortage of storylines to unpack, but for this final race review of the year, I’m keeping it focused...

It’s been a few days since the Qatar GP heart attack — and honestly, this just doesn’t seem to be McLaren’s track. Even with a car that should dominate here, they somehow manage to make things difficult… but hey, they sure know how to keep the drama alive. Now, with one race left in the season, Max has done the impossible: he’s dragged the WDC fight all the way to the final showdown. No matter how...

Brazil delivers once more: pure chaos, drama, and mayhem at every turn. Another unforgettable São Paulo weekend that had teams and drivers riding a rollercoaster of emotions. Here are the highlights: 🔴 Ferrari flops hard again at Interlagos — could a “Monaco-style” curse be forming for the Scuderia? 🧡 Oscar feels the heat, while Lando extends his WDC lead to 24 points — pressure’s on for the McL...

Fashionably late as always, but here we are, diving into the last two incredible F1 weekends that delivered unforgettable moments and standout performances from some of the best drivers on the grid. Lando Norris now leads the Drivers’ Championship, Ferrari is showing real fight as they aim to lock down P2 in the Constructors’, and Max Verstappen continues to prove why he’s still the man to beat, n...

Fates seem to have finally been sealed for several teams at the Singapore GP. With McLaren securing back-to-back wins and closing in on the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull resolving their issues to give Max Verstappen another shot at the Drivers’ title, Mercedes rediscovering pace late in the season, and Ferrari turning their focus fully toward 2026, it feels like this street circuit decided...

Baku once again proved why it’s one of the most unpredictable street circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. This year’s Azerbaijan GP had it all—chaos, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments. McLaren and Ferrari endured a nightmare weekend (Oscar will want to forget this one, and Ferrari just added another to their long list of disappointments), but the race still delivered plenty of drama and brillia...

Formula One has officially crossed the halfway mark of the 2025 season. Before the summer break and after, plenty of drama has unfolded on track and off it. In this episode, I share my personal take on how the teams have performed so far and what their futures might look like heading into the second half of the year. From Zandvoort’s phenomenal race weekend to surprising rookie breakthroughs—like...

The Austrian GP will always be a favorite for both fans and drivers — a track where pure talent shines. Lando, Max, and Charles have all delivered standout performances here in the past, and this year was no different… for some. While McLaren continued their dominant run — even with a tense inter team battle — others had a weekend to forget. Verstappen’s crash with Antonelli set the tone early, wh...

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix delivered yet another major shake-up in this wild F1 season. Mercedes bounced back in a big way, with George Russell taking their first win of the year and rookie Kimi Antonelli securing his debut podium — becoming the third-youngest podium finisher in F1 history. But it wasn’t all celebration. Ferrari took a heavy hit, with growing media pressure casting serious doubt...

The Spanish GP brought the heat — and not just from the Catalan sun. With dramatic crashes, chaotic strategy calls, and on-track aggression, this was easily the most intense showdown of the season so far. Despite new flexi-wing regulations, McLaren's grip on the grid still looks unshaken, as Oscar and Lando continue to rack up serious points. Meanwhile, Ferrari fans had something to cheer abou...

The Monaco GP 2025 was expected to shake up tradition with new regulations, including a mandatory two-pit-stop rule aimed at spicing up the show. Instead, what fans got was a strategic shuffle that fell short of fireworks. Charles Leclerc delivered a heroic drive on home soil, clinching a second podium at Monaco. But it was Lando Norris and McLaren who had just enough in the tank to outpace the re...

The Miami GP weekend had it all—unexpected rain, unpredictable racing, and major shakeups across the grid. From McLaren’s continued dominance to Verstappen’s almost otherworldly performance, and even signs of a Williams resurgence—there’s no shortage of headlines. But in this episode, I want to focus on Ferrari. After the early promise in Saudi Arabia, with Charles securing the team’s first podium...

Jumping back into the fast lane after a short break, I’m diving into all the major F1 headlines and chaos from the last couple of weeks—both on and off the grid. From Red Bull’s surprising driver swap (and my take on it), to Max Verstappen’s relentless form, McLaren’s sheer dominance in recent races, and Ferrari’s ongoing headaches—this episode covers it all. I unpack the latest performances, team...

The opening race of the 2025 Formula One season certainly didn’t disappoint – though not always for the right reasons! This race delivered on every promise of excitement, with unexpected twists, chaos, and an unpredictable battle for victory that had everyone on edge. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not the biggest fan of rain, and while the winners and podium finishers undoubtedly earned their spot...

With just days to go before the highly anticipated start of the 2025 F1 season in Australia, I’m sharing my own opinion on pre-season testing. Alongside my thoughts, I’ll be ranking the teams heading into the season—featuring expected frontrunners, some surprising contenders, and a few unexpected twists. The anticipation is at an all-time high, and Australia promises to deliver both excitement and...

Excited to kick off the first episode of the season with a recap of the latest F1 events! In this episode, I’ll cover the F175 event, Ferrari's car demonstration, the latest rumors, and the new regulations being introduced for 2025. With testing days coming up this week and the Australian GP just three weeks away, the expectations for teams and drivers are at an all-time high! Join me as I break d...