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Our coverage of the 2015 Malaysia Grand Prix Followup from our fans Other News German Grand Prix canceled Adrian Sutil named Williams Reserve driver Force India drivers don’t like penalties Pace, not strategy, Mercedes problem Predictions from us and our fans More Fun with Cars: Website | Facebook | Twitter Hosts: Jim Lau & Robin Warner The post Podcast 175: Malaysia Grand Prix...

Our coverage of the 2015 Australian Grand Prix Followup from our fans Race Weekend Discussion F1 needs equalisation moves – Horner Manor cleared over qualifying no-show Wolff would not replace Bottas in Malaysia Sauber and Arnie steal the show in Melbour Predictions from us and our fans More Fun with Cars: Website | Facebook | Twitter Hosts: Jim Lau & Robin Warner The post Podc...

It’s our last show before the season starts in just a week! Testing update from Jamey Price Manor F1 returns Alonso Crash: Unanswered Questions FIA clarifies new helmet design rules Red Bull reveal ‘traditional’ 2015 livery More Fun with Cars: Website | Facebook | Twitter Hosts: Jim Lau & Robin Warner The post Podcast 173: Pre-season 2015 first appeared on Fun With...

Our first F1 Podcast of 2015! We discuss our recent travels Is America’s only Formula One track in trouble? Honda allowed engine development during 2015 F1 season FIA scraps double points at F1 finale among a host of rule changes for 2015 Lap times to fall in 2015 at F1 eyes 1,000bhp engines Sahara Force India reveals … Continue reading Podcast 172: Pre-Season 2015 → The post Pod...

Surprise, we’ve got another post-season F1 review show for you! Globo F1 Introduction (via Paul Parry) Alonso and Button at McLaren for 2015 Ferrari’s full roster Esteban Gutierrez as test driver Jean-Éric Vergne for the simulator 2014 Team-mate comparison Robin’s Table F1Fanatic’s teammate comparison We post about six christmas gifts for formula 1 fans End … Continue...

It’s another post-F1-season show! Marussia team assets being sold Caterham sold for £1 Bianchi accident panel report Red Bull trophies stolen No double points in 2015 McLaren – still no announcement! Points F1Fanatic’s take on points systems Some history from Wikipedia Visit funwithcars.com for more. The post Podcast 170: Post-season 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

Schedules finally allow Jim and Robin a chance to discuss the last few Grands Prix of the 2014 Calendar with their good friend Jamey Price, a pro shooter. More from Jamey at jameypricephoto.com. We learn about the real tension between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, the drivers behavior in press conferences (good and bad) and … Continue reading Podcast 169: Post 2014 Formula 1 season talk w...

We discuss the 2014 Driver World Championship, the winner, the loser, and the interaction between them. But that’s just the beginning as news overflowed from the sanctioning body, the teams, and drivers. Lots going on, lots’s to talk about. Finally, we reflect on 2014 and ask for ways to make our podcast better for 2015. … Continue reading Podcast 168: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2014 &...

Lots to talk about, but mostly the driver’s championship outcome, will it be Hamilton or Rosberg? Robin’s spreadsheet says 77.2% Hamilton. Good battle between Ferrari teammates, and good results for Felipe Massa and Jenson Button. A bit of feedback, and our predictions for the last race of 2014. Visit http://funwithcars.com for more. The post Podcast 167: Brazilian Grand Prix 2014 firs...

Hey, it’s the second-closest race to us, the USGP! We discuss the two missing teams from this race, the three that crashed out, and then the fifteen remaining. More conversation about the current state of F1, and lots of listener feedback in this show. Visit http://funwithcars.com for more. The post Podcast 166: United States Grand Prix 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

It’s the first Grand Prix in Russia for 100 years! Just a week after Jules Bianchi’s accident, that’s still on everyone’s mind, but another race means more championship points and implications. Some more silly season talk, listener feedback, and more. Visit http://funwithcars.com The post Podcast 165: Russian Grand Prix 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

Jules Bianchi suffered a serious injury at the Japanese Grand Prix, a race already replete with news, silly season controversy, and serious weather. We wish Bianchi a speedy recovery, and his family and the Marussia team our support. Despite the impending typhoon, a remarkable race went on and delighted the steadfast, and soaking wet, formula … Continue reading Podcast 164: Japanese Grand Pr...

It’s the start of the second set of flyaway races for the one and only night race at Singapore. We discuss tire strategy, the merits of more reliability, and of course all the fun as a result of much tighter qualifying session. Visit http://funwithcars.com The post Podcast 163: Singapore Grand Prix 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

Just a few days after our last show, we discuss the race from Monza, new silly season talk, Hamilton’s mind games, regard for Ricciardo, and a whole lot more. Visit http://funwithcars.com The post Podcast 162: Italian Grand Prix 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

In this belated coverage (again) we cover the happy occasion of what delayed us in the first place and dig into the crazy, action packed news that preceded the Grand Prix; silly season is certainly in full swing. The race itself was thrilling and brought on much more discussion, and frankly, more consensus than we … Continue reading Podcast 161: Belgian Grand Prix 2014 → The post Podca...

In this belated coverage, we do our best to remember all that went on in the dramatic Hungarian race. We get Robin’s take on his visit to Spa for the Blancpain 24H race, talk some news, listener feedback, and predictions. Visit http://funwithcars.com for more. The post Podcast 160: Hungarian Grand Prix 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

We record a show remotely, with Jim in England and Robin stateside at FwC world headquarters. Discussion of the mixed-up qualifying, thrilling racing, news, and more! With listener feedback, a clip of Formula E cars, and a special bonus song! Visit http://funwithcars.com. The post Podcast 158: British Grand Prix 2014 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

In this show, Jim and Robin cover the topsy-turvy qualifying and racing that made for F1’s great return to Austria. Debate over teammate relative performances, what’s wrong with Red Bull, Williams on the rise, and more. Also we delve into Robin’s article about Michael Schumacher for Road & Track, listener feedback and predictions. Visit http://funwitchcars.com … Contin...

We talk about the Mercedes qualifying pace verses the other front runners, and the simmering team tension that continues between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. We discuss the higher than average attrition as well as Montreal’s ability to consistently provide great racing. Pit Reporter Jamey Price tells us more behind the scenes insights from this … Continue reading Podcast 156: Grand...

In this special episode we talk to photographer Jamey Price about his experience covering the Monaco Grand Prix, and share audio clips from Craig “The Kilt” Wilson from the stands. We also settle the F1 noise debate once and for all. Maybe. Visit http://funwithcars.com The post Podcast 155: Monaco 2014 Part 2 first appeared on Fun With Cars .

We talk about the Rosberg qualifying controversy, and the team tension between him and Lewis Hamilton. Alonso held on with his amazing consistency, and Jules Bianchi scores the first points for Marussia. Sebastian Vettel has a turbo failure and his teammate Daniel Ricciardo challenges for second place. Visit http://funwitchcars.com for blog posts, feedback, and more. The post Podcast 154: Grand Pr...

In this week’s show we discuss the Spanish Grand Prix and F1’s return to Europe. Hamilton and Mercedes refuse to get off the freight train of success. Does a GP2 car deserve more of your attention? Pastor Maldonado yet again shows us why he chose lucky number thirteen. Kimi gives Alonso a wake-up call. And … Continue reading Podcast 153: Spanish Grand Prix 2014 → The post P...

In this week’s show we discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, with help from Jamey Price. Hamilton and Mercedes continue to look untouchable. New boss at Ferrari has some revolutionary ideas! Red Bull orders Ricciardo to get around Vettel, again. What’s up with Kimi? And Jamey answers your questions. Visit http://funwithcars.com for more! The post Podcast 152: Chinese Grand Prix 2014 first ap...

We recap the thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix, run under the lights for the first time in this race’s 10 year history. Lots of intra-team battles, few team orders, good stuff! Mercedes continues to look strong, Ferrari not so much. Maldonado is back to his dangerous ways, and Force India is really doing well. Find us … Continue reading Podcast 151: Bahrain Grand Prix 2014 → The post...

In this show we have a discussion of the Malaysian Grand Prix, including our new trackside reporter, Jamey Price! We settle the debate about 2014 F1 car sounds, once and for all! And go in-depth about the results, team orders, the atmosphere at the track, and more. See more from Jamey Price at http://jameypricephoto.com. For … Continue reading Podcast 150: Malaysian Grand Prix 2014 → T...