Formula Fun with Jay & Sinead

Halfway through, we thought Silverstone would be dull, but then everything happened at once! A race weekend for the ages. Leclerc's [long-overdue] win, Max's crashout, Antonelli's run of really bad luck, and a very last minute safety car has significantly closed the championship gap, with Kimi's lead now just 25 points 😱😱😱 We go back over every inch of the race and speculate what Max's [non-fau...

Lots to unpack after the Austrian GP! A controversial qualifying, and a thrilling fight right to the chequered flag... Verstappen came 2nd, but is it enough to get him to stay at Red Bull, or has he had enough? What does that mean for the other drivers? 'Silly Season' is approaching after all! Like every week, we round off with a classic Quizifying and 'Who Am I?' Thanks for listening, we apprecia...

It's a short episode this week as we lock in our predictions for the Austrian GP - could this weekend change the course of the Championship? Only time will tell... Join along with Quizifying and Who Am I this week - Sinéad nailed it but Jay? Not so much 👀👀 Please give us a follow, like, subscribe, share, whatever you can do to spread the Formula Fun word! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Plenty happened at the Spanish GP last weekend but the only headline that will matter years from now is the COMEBACK OF SIR LEWIS HAMILTON! We chat about his flawless race, his dedication to the sport, his team, his fans, and as a lifeling fan, Jay is on top of the world! As a Russell fan, Sinéad had a pretty rough weekend by comparison... Looking ahead to the Austrian GP in a couple of weeks' tim...

We weren't expecting Monaco to be so dramatic! What a race. After last weekend's fiasco, can George pull it back, or are his 2026 Championship dreams over? We hope not... Given the unexpected twists of last weekend, we score our lowest ever on predictions 🫠 Listen all the way to the end for 'Who Am I?', Quizifying, and this week's Formula Fun Fact! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction to Monaco Gra...

In this episode we lock in our predictions for Monaco - can George Russell close the gap to Antonelli? Jay doesn't seem to think so... We discuss some big news from Alpine this week and quiz each other on Monaco history. Our new segment 'Who Am I?' doesn't faze Jay one bit! Thanks for listening, please keep coming back and tell your friends! 🏎🚩🏁 beep beep 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 05:51 Tec...

Well, it was the Canada GP last weekend, and F1 keeps 👏 on 👏 delivering 👏 with the drrrramaaaa... There were exhilarating driver clashes, plenty of overtaking, and SIX DNFs, including 2 championship contenders! Sinéad wanted to know all about tyres - what do all the different kinds mean and what are they used for, and most importantly, HOW do the teams decide which to use and when? Quizifying i...

After a 5 week break, F1 returns to our screens in a jam-packed race weekend in Miami! Talk about back with a bang 💥 we recap the race(s) from Miami, and there's plenty to unpack, from Verstappen's chaotic race, to the return of the McLaren's, and the continuation of Antonelli's dominance. How will Mercedes' upgrades at Montreal affect the line up in 2 weeks time? We can't wait to find out! Jay i...

F1 is back, baby! After an unexpected 5-week break, we are looking forward to Miami this weekend! As well as our predictions for the next race, in this episode we look back at some of Bahrain’s most iconic races, and discuss the latest rule updates from the FIA. This week’s round of Quizifying unveils the heroic efforts of a retired driver, and as ever we round up with a Formula Fun Fact! Thanks f...

With an unexpected break in the season, we do a quick round-up of F1 news from the last few weeks. The big headline - Gianpiero Lambiase [Verstappen’s OG race engineer] is leaving Red Bull! 😱 So where does that leave Max? We both certainly have some opinions… Otherwise, it’s a classic finish with Quizifying and a Formula Fun Fact! Can you get the answers before we do? Please like, subscribe, list...

In our latest episode, we look back at the Japanese GP, celebrating Antonelli's record-breaking win, discussing how the new regulations are affecting the drivers, and Jay giving Sinéad a little history lesson on why Suzuka is so awesome! Our Formula Fun Fact is especially nerdy today, and play along with Quizifying to see if you can get the answers right! We so appreciate all the support so far, p...

In a non-race week, there's still loads to talk about with 2 huge breaking news stories in the world of F1 this week. Still a newbie to the sport, Sinéad asks Jay about some of the things she still doesn't quite understand - and if you're new to the sport, maybe they're things you'd like answered as well! We look ahead with our predictions for the race this weekend in Japan, and finish with a clas...

Last weekend was the China GP - and it was some race for one race! Some didn’t finish, some didn’t even start, and for one teen from Italy, it was a weekend for the history books! We unpack the most interesting and dramatic happenings of the weekend and keep evolving in our answer to the question - are the new regulations the worst thing to happen to F1? Max Verstappen seems to thing so! As ever,...

The lights of Formula 1 2026 have finally gone out! [And for the newbies, that's a good thing!] The Australian GP was jam-packed with highs, lows, and everything in between. From the home driver's shock crash before the race EVEN STARTED, to a record number of overtakes, Jay and Sinéad have plenty to talk about! We finish out, as ever, with our predictions for the next race in China, Formula Fun f...

Drive to Survive is BACK for Season 8! This is Sinéad’s first time watching as a proper fan, and Jay hasn’t even seen it yet! So, is it worth watching? We think yes - even if it’s just to refresh your memory before the REAL season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend! 🏎️🚩🏁 Beep beep 00:00 Introduction to Drive to Survive Season 8 06:00 Key Highlights and Missed Stories from Season 8 12:04 The Evo...

FINALLY…It’s race week! Our final predictions for the race are here - who’ll be first, who’ll be last, and who are the wild cards? As ever, our Formula Fun Fact uncovers some interesting F1 history, and Quizifying puts our knowledge to the test! If you’re new to Formula 1, this is the perfect guide to the new season, Jay keeps us on track and Sinéad asks all the questions you probably want the ans...

Well this was a fun one! Testing for the 2026 season is officially OVER and the next time we see the cars and drivers on track will be in Melbourne at the first Grand Prix of the season! In this episode we recap and review last week’s testing, giving our FINAL FINAL FINAL predictions for the weeks ahead. Some great questions lead to discussion about the famed Abu Dhabi 2021 event, and with the imm...

In this episode of the Formula Fun podcast, hosts Jay and Sinead discuss the recent testing sessions in Formula 1, sharing insights on team performances and strategies. They delve into the topic of gender diversity in the sport, exploring the challenges faced by female drivers in reaching Formula 1. The episode also features fun facts and quizzes related to the teams and drivers, making for an eng...

Testing, testing, is this thing on? Last week was the first round of testing in Bahrain, and so much happened that we couldn’t even fit it all into one episode! We look at each team - what did they nail? Where did they fail? Who’s riding high?…and who’s in trouble? With lots to come next week, including a meeting with the FIA to discuss possible changes to the new regulations just WEEKS before the...

While waiting for the last few liveries to be revealed, there’s a lot of other things that Jay and Sinéad have to discuss! Questions such as… What is a cost cap and how does it work? How does Haas’ new partnership with Toyota affect their upcoming season? Is Lewis Hamilton really dating a Kardashian?! As ever, listen along for Quizifying at the end, and see how many you can get right! Subscribe, S...

Welcome to Episode 4 of Formula Fun! Well, the pre-season Shakedown has happened, and there’s plenty to dissect. [If you want to know what a Shakedown is, listen to episode 3!] We analyse team performances from Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Alpine, Hass, Cadillac, and Audi. What’s that? “Where is Williams?!” you ask? We get to that too, and there are some pretty...

It’s part 1 of the pre-season team reviews! In this episode, we cover Alpine, Audi, Ferrari, Haas, Mercedes, and Red Bull. What do we think of their new liveries? What even IS a livery? How do we fancy their chances this season? With so many changes coming, can anyone really guess how the season will go? Probably not, but we’re going to give it a go anyway. As always, we finish with Quizzifying -...

What’s that? It’s the sound of engines revving up for the 2026 season of Formula 1! This upcoming season is ESPECIALLY exciting because so many of the rules are changing. They’ve basically shredded the rulebook, doused it in gasoline, set fire to it, and thrown it out the window. Jay and Sinéad here to talk you through it all! [mostly Jay] We cover Aerodynamics Engine Technology Sustainable Fuels...

Start your engines, Formula Fun episode 1 is here! We are Jay and Sinéad, one of us is a die-hard day 1 F1 fan, and the other one is Sinéad, who watched Drive to Survive by accident and now she’s an addict. We both love the sport in our own way, and we’re excited to share that love with all of you, talking about our favourite F1 moments, drivers, teams, and our predictions for what looks to be a v...

In this episode of Formula Fun, meet Jay and Sinéad, your new hosts! We want you to get to know us a bit better before we ‘Lights Out’ on the 2026 season. You’ll hear about how we met…romance was involved! Kinda. We know and love many of the Formula 1 podcasts already out there, but we are so excited to give it a go ourselves and maybe give a few fresh takes on what’s happening, and embrace Sinéad...