Grid Talk F1 Podcast

Big change is afoot as Formula One heads to Japan as Yuki Tsunoda gets his biggest career opportunity in front of his home fans. But will his sink or swim? Which McLaren driver will take hold of the championship? Can Ferrari recover from a double DSQ? Louis Edwards and Sophia Richmond look ahead to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support u...

"F1’s first sprint weekend of the season has concluded with Oscar Piastri converting his first Grand Prix pole position into a lights to flag victory at the Shanghai International Circuit. Ruby Price, George Howson, Owain Medford and Aaron Harper review the Chinese Grand Prix. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1GridTal...

After a thrilling season-opener in Australia, Formula 1 makes it back-to-back weekends with the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. Will the first Sprint weekend of the year deliver another classic around the Shanghai International Circuit? George and Tom Horrox discuss all the major talking points ahead of Round 2. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.pat...

F1 is back! We've had the first race of the season in Australia where Lando Norris claimed victory ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell. Join Ruby, Louis and Owain as they react to a chaotic opening race of the season which saw 6 DNFs, tensions at Ferrari and for the first time since 2022, someone other than Max Verstappen is leading the drivers championship. Follow us on our socials: https:...

As Formula 1 heads to the Land Down Under for the first race of the 2025 season, the Grid Talk crew previews the Australian Grand Prix. George, Kristin and Jawad reminisce about their favourite Melbourne memories, ask who are the favourites for the titles in 2025 and which teams might find it tough going throughout this 24-race campaign. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Suppo...

This week on Grid Talk, Stuart Codling (aka Codders) senior writer at Autosport joins Tom Horrox to discuss the new Formula One season. They also take a deep dive in to his new book McLaren Formula One - Car by car. In the interview they discuss the inspiration behind the book, as well as some hilarious stories in how he compiled the info. Stuart shares his fascinating insights in to testing, havi...

After nearly 4000 laps around Bahrain, Formula 1's 2025 season is right around the corner. But which teams are on top and who is chasing the pack? Who made the most of 24 hours of track time and which teams have been left in the doldrums? Join Ruby, George, Owain and Louis for Grid Talk's reaction to pre-season testing! Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon:...

Formula 1 has seen some iconic liveries come and go. Ahead of the 2025 F1 season, Ruby Price, Louis Edwards, Owain Medford and Jawad Yaqub react to the teams' liveries, sharing thoughts and feelings about decisions (or lack there of) made by some teams and determine some of the best looking F1 cars in history! What do you think to the 2025 cars? Which is your favourite? Let us know how you feel! F...

We continue our wait for the 2025 Formula 1 season to get underway by revisiting the classic 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix. Join Ruby, George and Owain as they talk you through the duel in the desert in a race that truly shaped a rivalry for the next three seasons! From iconic liveries to missed teams, from late safety cars to wheel to wheel racing, the 2014 Bahrain GP had it all! Follow us on our socia...

Ahead of the highly-anticipated 2025 Formula 1 season, Grid Talk discussed the controversial new anti-swearing and anti-criticism laws imposed on F1 by the FIA, Sir Lewis Hamilton's first season in red as he joins Ferrari and the continued driver merry-go-round at the Red Bulls teams. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1Grid...

The 2024 season is over but who was top of the class. Ruby, Louis and Jawad assign the official Grid Talk Driver Grades for the F1 grid. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1GridTalk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley, Kevin Beavers and Bill Armstrong for their Patreon support! Review The Grid Talk Podcast? Do you enjoy...

Aaron, Owain and Sophia reflect on a dramatic 2024 F1 season which saw Max Verstappen claim a 4th world title and McLaren break a 26 year wait for a Constructors crown. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1GridTalk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley, Kevin Beavers and Bill Armstrong for their Patreon support! Review The...

The stage is set for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closing out the 2024 Formula 1 season. It's a Mclaren 1-2, Ferrari are behind with Carlos Sainz in 3rd and Charles Leclerc is starting at the back! Join George Howson, Ruby Price, Owain Medford and Dev Tyagi for GridTalk's review of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patr...

The constructors championship goes to the final round in Abu Dhabi but who will take the crown? F1 heads back to the desert this weekend and we preview all the action for you. Host Tom Horrox and his panel of Karl King, Alex Booth and Mikael Kataja bring you all the stats and analysis, as well as debating which drivers they would bring back next year given the choice. Follow us on our socials: htt...

Max Verstappen storms to victory in the desert, leading home Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri in a mixed podium as Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell all fall to penalties at the Lusail International Circuit. Your host Tom Downey is joined by F1 eSports champion Jonah Hill, F1 Chronicle writer Kristin Hovarth and Grid Talk co-host Owain Medford as they dissect all the action from an...

The constructors championship hots up as we enter the desert in Doha. F1 makes its way to the Lusail International Circuit this weekend and we preview all the action for you. Host Tom Horrox and Sophia Richmond bring you all the stats and analysis, as well as covering the breaking news about GM entering the sport in 2026. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon...

On this episode of the Grid Talk Podcast Owain Medford, Aaron Harper and Tom Horrox discuss the crowning of Max Verstappen as F1’s new 4-time world champion, Mercedes’ return to winning form and the battle for F1’s constructors title between Ferrari and McLaren. Also discussed is the landscape of the fight for a 6th place constructors finish fought by Alpine, Haas and VCARB. Follow us on our socia...

F1 returns to Vegas to race under the lights. Who will win in the city of sin? Will Lando Norris take points out of Max Verstappen, or will the Dutchman claim his fourth world title around the streets of Las Vegas? Join your host Tom Downey and co-host Louis Edwards as they discuss the upcoming race in the Nevada desert. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon:...

We love Interlagos at Grid Talk! So we are of course very excited by this year's Brazilian Grand Prix! Join your host Ruby Price alongside Louis Edwards, Phillip Matthew and Jawad Yakub as they dissect all the action from a rain soaked Interlagos. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1GridTalk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared...

As the Formula 1 Circus heads south from Mexico City to the glorious Interlagos Circuit to preview what shapes up to be a magnificent São Paulo Grand Prix. In this episode Owain Medford, George Howson and Tom Horrox discuss the incredible Grand Prix Interlagos produces, the fight between Ferrari and McLaren amidst Red Bulls’s downturn in form with only a single pointscoring driver, RB dropping in...

Carlos Sainz completes another smooth operation and takes a dominant victory in Mexico. Behind him, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen come to blows, the Mercs do battle and there is action aplenty. Join your host Tom Downey as he is joined by panelists Jawad Yakub and Philip Matthew to dissect all the action from the 2024 Mexico Grand Prix. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Supp...

Following a thrilling race at COTA, Owain Medford and George Howson discuss Red Bull’s resurgence and its effect on the driver’s championship, Ferrari’s 1-2 heading into Mexico City and the close battles in the midfield amid Franco Colapinto and Liam Lawson’s foray onto the grid. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1GridTalk...

In a country known for delivering big, F1 delivered a big battle in the Lone Star State of Texas! Join your host Tom Downey alongside panellists Owain Medford and Phillip Matthews to discuss all the action from the 2024 US Grand Prix. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtal...

F1 is back after another break, and is heading to the Lone Star State! Join your host Tom Downey alongside co-hosts Ruby Price and Owain Medford as the team discusses the upcoming race, looks at the recent news, including Haas and Toyota joining forces and Liam Lawson's second debut in the VCARB. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

Lots of change on the horizon for 2025 and Grid Talk are here to talk you through it! Join Ruby Price, Owain Medford and Tom Horrox for speculation about all the movers and groovers on the grid for the next Formula 1 season! Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Formula1GridTalk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley and Kevin Beave...