Grid Chat with Marissa Tandon

The Imola Grand Prix was a race full of almosts and what-could-have-beens. From Lando's near win to Oscar's grid penalty, and further down the grid, troubles at Williams, Cristina (@cristina.fastcars) joins me to break down the Imola Grand Prix. We talk about driver dynamics, the future of Ferrari, and our pitches for Alpine's social media revamp. Join us to relive the race!  Follow Marissa o...

When we talk about legendary women in motorsport, Katherine Legge is always on the list. Ahead of her run for 2024's Indy 500, I spoke with her about her partnership with cosmetic company E.L.F., how life has changed as a woman in motorsport since the start of her career, and what it's like to be inducted into the motorsports walk of fame.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube...

This year, Pepe Jeans became the title sponsor for Red Bull Racing's F1 Academy car, piloted by Hamda Al Qubaisi. I sat down with Alice Menahem, the lead of Marketing and Distribution for Red Bull Racing by Pepe Jeans. We discuss what it means to the brand to be a part of making F1 Academy possible, what it's like to be a sponsor for an iconic team like Red Bull, watching F1 races from Red Bull Ho...

Lando Norris beats the No Wins allegations, Max Verstappen takes out a cone simply because he doesn't like it, and hometown hero Logan Sargent continues to fight heartbreak. Join me and Jordan (@Jordan.taylorc) as we recap the Miami Grand Prix!  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakumari)   Join The Grid Chat: Tandonproductions.com/gridchat   For more p...

Zhou Guanyu becomes the first Chinese F1 driver to race at home, grass catches fire, and Lando Norris takes second at the China Grand Prix! Join me and Taisa (@F1Femme) as we break down the weekend, from qualifying, to Lewis Hamilton's incredible sprint race, and Lance Stroll's collision under safety car.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakumari)   Join T...

IndyCar hit the streets of Long Beach, and Arrow McLaren hit... each other. We're breaking down the Long Beach Grand Prix, the complexities of Push to Pass, and the age gap between Scott Dixon and Colton Herta. Plus, why we think IndyCar will gain some new Formula 1 fans this year. Dig in with me and Ellie (@thatindycargirl) for the full recap!  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and You...

Max Verstappen returns to dominance for the Japan Grand Prix, and Red Bull remains on top, followed by Ferrari. Between an early crash, home race points for Yuki Tsunoda, and continued chassis problems for Williams, this week's race sets the tone for the rest of the season. Join me and Lindsay (@LegallyF1) as we break down the race and strategy, the future of Ferrari and Mercedes, and how things a...

Ever wonder what it takes to become a F1 or motorsports content creator? I sat down with James Coker (@thisjamescoker) to talk about his journey from actor and comedian to a content creator that has worked with Formula E drivers, F1 race circuits, and publications like Sports Illustrated. We discuss how his improv background helped him build the toolset that's made him so successful, what it's lik...

For the first time since 2022, Max Verstappen DNF'd at the Australia Grand Prix, quickly followed by Lewis Hamilton. With the field open for a new driver to dominate, the race was one of the more exciting moments of the season so far. Join me and F1 Content Creator Shreya (@ShreyaF1) as we break down the key moments of the race, Carlos Sainz's smooth operation, and the different team dynamics that...

IndyCar is back! Join me and IndyCar Content Creator, Sarah Offenbach (@Offey_on_track) to break down the opening race at St. Pete, the shift in racing culture, and predictions for the season. Sarah also talks on what it's like to be married to an IndyCar engineer, meeting drivers, and attending races.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakumari)   Join The...

F1 Academy's season has officially started. Let's break down the first two races of the season, the dominance of Doriane Pin, post race penalties, and the excitement the series is already bringing to the world of motorsports. Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (@marissakumari)   Join The Grid Chat: Tandonproductions.com/gridchat   Find Grid Chat on Heard. FM and fol...

For the second week in a row, we saw Max Verstappen take pole, Checo take second, and a Ferrari on third. But the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix brought the second appendicitis in recent F1 history, and a new hero to the grid: 18 year old Ollie Bearman. Join me and fellow motorsports content creator James Coker (@thisjamescoker) as we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Saudi Arabia Grand...

What is F1 Academy, and why is it such a big deal? In this episode, we'll break down the basics of the all female single seater spec series. We'll talk the history of the series and the people behind it, the drivers on the grid, the format of a race weekend, sponsors, and the impact the series might have on women in motorsports as a whole.  Find your F1 Academy streamer here. Follow Marissa o...

Formula 1 is officially back! Join me and this week's guest, F1 & Travel content creator Jordan (@jordantaylorc). We break down the highlights (and low points) of the season opening race, including Valtteri's no good, very bad pit stop, Carlos Sainz's mission to make Ferrari regret breaking up with him, and Max's 22.4 second win. Plus: what is going on in the house of VCARB? Lewis Hamilton's t...

We're back for the very first Grand Prix of the season... but what exactly happens during a race weekend? How does qualifying work? What is pole position? And why did Toto Wolff seem so quick to get rid of Lewis Hamilton? We'll break down the basics of a race weekend format, how we set the grid, and a few moments from Bahrain's media day.  Follow Marissa on Tik Tok , Instagram , and Youtube (...

Grid Chat is more than a motorsports podcast — it’s a community of likeminded fans who aren’t afraid to ask questions, fan girl over their favorite teams, and spend every weekend watching cars race around a track for hours. Host Marissa Tandon brings her love of motorsports and passion for fangirling unapologetically to the track, with educational segments, guests from motorsport...