Grid Chat with Marissa Tandon

Michael Schumacher got his start in Formula 1 because another driver was arrested -- and that team later turned into Aston Martin as we know it today. We're diving into the storied history of Aston Martin in Formula 1, the different iterations of the team as we know it, and some of the drivers that have been a part of their legacy. Those include Sebastian Vettel, Michael Schumacher, Martin Brundle...

Mercedes' story goes all the way back to the invention of the automobile, patented by one of Mercedes' founders, Karl Benz. Their history stretches from 1885 to the present, and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we're breaking down some of the most iconic contributions Mercedes has given to motorsport: the invention of the team principal, Michael Schumacher's return to Formula 1, a riva...

Red Bull Racing has been synonymous with winning in Formula 1 for the last few years. But before Red Bull took over the team, there were two other iterations, a knighted champion, and a diamond heist. In this episode, we're breaking down the history of Red Bull in Formula 1, the full circle elements of their partnership with Ford, iconic drivers like Sebastian Vettel and David Coulthard, the start...

Ferrari is one of the most historic names in Formula 1, and motorsports as a whole. They're the oldest team on the grid, having been a part of F1 from nearly the beginning, and have the most Constructors Championships, Drivers Championships, and race wins. With legendary drivers like Niki Lauda, Sebastian Vettel, Michael Schumacher, and now, Lewis Hamilton, one thing is always true: everyone's a F...

McLaren is one of the oldest and most prestigious teams on the Formula 1 grid. Today, we're breaking down a bit about their history, accomplishments, and current vibes of the team, to help you decide if McLaren is the team for you. We'll talk about Bruce McLaren, the founder of the team, previous champions like Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton, Niki Lauda, and Alain Prost, and notable names like Adria...

The 2025 Formula 1 Season is only a few months away, and we're using the next few weeks to break down the basics of the sport. Today, we're talking about some of the unsung heroes of the sport: all the jobs that have to be done to get a car on track outside of the drivers. We're walking through the basics of mechanics, engineering, strategy, aerodynamics, team principals, sim teams, design teams,...

Grid Chat University is in session! Today we're breaking down the format of a race weekend, including Free Practice sessions, Qualifying sessions, and the Grand Prix itself. Plus, the differences between standard race weekends and sprint race weekends, track limits, sectors and fastest lap times, and answers to listener questions.  If you have any questions find me on:  Instagram: https:...

The 2025 Formula 1 Season is only a few months away, so we're digging into predictions for the season -- both mine and yours, with a special listener predictions section! Lewis Hamilton heads to Ferrari, Red Bull has a rough year ahead, McLaren reins as constructors champions, Carlos Sainz heads to Williams, Valtteri Bottas heads home to Mercedes, and five new rookies (Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson,...

The 2024 F1 Season comes to a close in Abu Dhabi -- and so does Lewis Hamilton's time with Mercedes. After a bell to bell season, McLaren clinch the constructors title for the first time since 1998, and Ferrari miss out by just a few points. And, it's the end of an era -- with team swaps and drivers leaving the grid, it's the end of Formula 1 as we know it. Recap Abu Dhabi with me and Neha (@nehak...

The Qatar Grand Prix brought us a gentlemanly position swap between McLaren drivers in the sprint, 5 DNFs, penalties, and the first points for Zhou Guanyu. Plus: our picks for the GM/Cadillac drivers, Abbi Pulling takes the F1 Academy Championship, and we look ahead to the final race of the season. Join me and @thisjamescoker to recap the Qatar Grand Prix! Follow Marissa on  Tik Tok , Instagr...

Mercedes showed up to the Las Vegas Grand Prix with shocking pace, Williams deals with continued damage, and Max Verstappen secures his fourth world championship. From cold weather conditions, fast straights, and two races left in the season, the Las Vegas GP truly delivered. Join me and Amanda (@SwellEntertainment) to recap the race and some of our experience at the track!  Follow Marissa on...

One rainy weekend in Brazil gave Max Verstappen a chance to remind us all why he's a three time world champion. With five crashes in qualifying, a terrible day for Williams, and a memorable double podium for Alpine, the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix was anything but boring. Join me and special guest Neha to recap all the excitement! Follow Marissa on  Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakuma...

Carlos Sainz has just a few races left with Ferrari -- so you might as well make one of those a win. From 20 seconds worth of penalties for Max Verstappen, a new grid attitude from Liam Lawson, and rumors about the future of the Red Bull Seats, things are getting shaky for the reigning Constructors Champions. Join me and Zoe from Fan Behavior to recap the Mexico City Grand Prix! Follow Marissa on&...

With one five second penalty, Lando Norris' hopes of a WDC title may be over. And, with Ferrari's incredible show this weekend, we might be in a three way fight for the Constructor's Championship. Plus: should Williams have known they had a silent winner in Franco Colapinto before signing Carlos Sainz? Did Daniel Ricciardo extend his career one step too far? Will next year's big rookie class final...

The Singapore GP was filled with highs (Lando Norris finally gets away at the start and leads 62/62 laps), lows (Alex Albon retires) and one potentially devastating goodbye to Daniel Ricciardo. Join me and Berklie (@icaruspendragon) as we recap the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakumari)   Join The Grid Chat: Tandonproductions.com/gri...

Lando Norris was set for priority as McLaren did away with Papaya Rules (kinda), until a disastrous qualifying landed him a back of grid slot. Checo Perez out qualified Max for the first time all season... only to crash with Carlos Sainz in the last stint. Plus: two rookies in the points, a castle on the track, and Oscar Piastri's second career win. Recap Baku with me and @jordan.taylorc!  Fo...

Formula 1, as well as many other motorsports, does not have gender separation when it comes to qualifications for a seat -- meaning that women are able to compete at the highest level. We're continuing to see new initiatives aimed at bringing more women into the sport as a whole, and closer to that coveted F1 seat. But did you know that five women have already competed in F1? Today, we're taking a...

Charles Leclerc takes a masterful home win for Ferrari in Monza, while things fall apart for McLaren. Can you have two number 1 drivers? Or are "Papaya Rules" ruining a chance at a Lando Norris WDC? Plus: Red Bull's engineering problem, the future of Adrian Newey (and maybe, max Verstappen), the end of Logan Sargeant's F1 career, and the beginning of Kimi Antonelli's. Join me and Amanda (@SwellEnt...

Lando Norris goes from Lando No Wins to Lando 2 Wins (by 22 seconds). Max Verstappen in an unbalanced Red Bull still takes second, and despite being the fastest car on track, McLaren's drivers still have a failure to launch. Plus, Charles Leclerc takes another podium, Lewis Hamilton outdrives George Russell in a Mercedes, and special guest Ash Vandelay and I get technical about upgrades and engine...

George Russell wins the Belgian Grand Prix... then gets disqualified for being too light. Was the one-stop strategy worth the risk of a back-to-back Oscar Piastri win? Is the energy at McLaren getting into Lando's starts? And who will Max's teammate be after the summer break? Join me and special guest Kaitlin to break down the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagr...

From poorly articulated team orders to expletive filled radio messages, the Hungarian Grand Prix definitely moved the needle on the F1 season. Join me and Lindsay (@legallyf1) as we break down the ins and outs of the race, strategy calls, tire management, and where the driver market might shake up in the next two years.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakumari)&nbs...

The Barcelona Grand Prix started with an email leak, claiming to be from a member of the Mercedes team, boasting sabotage of Lewis Hamilton. Carlos Sainz still hasn't signed his contract for 2025, and despite the rumors, Lewis Hamilton took his first podium of the season. Plus, upgrades for Mercedes and McLaren, downgrades for VCARB, and intentional bumper F1 cars in FP sessions. Join me and &nbsp...

Montreal gave us the slipperiest race of the season so far. From Haas' early tire strategy to George Russell and Max Verstappen setting identical qualifying times, the wet conditions (and groundhogs) gave us 5 DNFs, fights between teammates, and more. Join me and James Coker (@thisjamescoker / @templeofvroom) to recap the Canadian GP!  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@mar...

In one race week, Charles Leclerc adopted an F1 driver and broke his hometown curse in Monaco. Plus, first lap mayhem, Mercedes infighting, and our resident American hero, Logan Sargeant out qualifying a Red Bull. Join me and Amanda (@swellentertainment) as we break down one of the most historic races of the year, the Monaco Grand Prix.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@m...

Stadium Super Trucks is the coolest motorsports series you aren't watching enough of, and Zoey Edenholm is a driver you have to get to know. At her last race at the Long Beach Grand Prix, I had the chance to interview Zoey about her career so far, the unique challenges of Stadium Super Trucks, and what it takes to be the full package as a modern race car driver.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , I...