Mics Out

The Monaco Grand Prix suffered yet another uninspiring race, while the Indy 500 offered up a thriller that poses question for the wider IndyCar series. The Mics Out team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown and Peter Jones discuss whether Monaco is fit for purpose in the modern era of F1, how IndyCar's media rights will be affected by the season so far, and the promising noise coming out of Formula E. T...

BlackBook Motorsport’s Cian Brittle, Alice Evans and Peter Jones discuss the record viewership for F1’s Miami race, the progress being made by F1 Academy, and MotoGP’s promising start to 2024. Talking points: Overviewing the Miami Grand Prix and what the record viewership could mean for Formula One in the US (6:52) F1 Academy returns in Miami with new sponsors and more visibility than ever before...

The most hotly-anticipated transfer outside of the F1 driver market has been confirmed. Where will Adrian Newey go now that his departure from Red Bull has been finalised? Could a break from the F1 whirlwind be what's needed? Or, will "the most competitive person" Frank Williams has ever met seek a fresh challenge? The BlackBook team of Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Peter Jones analys...

Opening a UK facility despite being rejected by F1 is a brave move from the US team, but will the series sit up and take notice? BlackBook's Cian Brittle, Tom Brown, and Peter Jones discuss the likely ramifications, while also diving into rumours of Formula E racing at Silverstone, the release of the 2025 F1 calendar, and previewing the tenth edition of the flagship event for the motorsport bu...

Claire Williams, the former team principal of her family’s eponymous F1 team and one of the most prominent women in the sport, sits down with the Mics Out podcast to discuss her career in motorsport, the challenge of growing female representation, and life after Formula One. Talking points: - Returning to the world of F1 through Drive to Survive (0:51) - Is F1 doing enough to promote women in moto...

Formula One and MotoGP will now be under the same roof at Liberty Media, but what does this mean for both series? The BlackBook team of Cian Brittle, Alice Evans, and Tom Brown discuss how MotoGP will need to reposition itself, the likely incoming marketing overhaul, and whether this means Liberty is more open to selling F1. Talking points: - Discussing Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP (4...

F1 Academy returns for a season that feels like opening night compared to last year's dress rehearsal. With input from Claire Williams, the BlackBook team discuss the importance of visibility and track experience for promoting women in motorsport. They also debate the most impactful partnerships from the offseason. Talking points: - What does early season US viewership tell us about the health...

With another year of motorsport getting underway, BlackBook's Cian Brittle, Tom Brown and Peter Jones sit down to discuss the biggest storylines from some of the major series. Talking points: - Will Red Bull and Max Verstappen's dominance negatively affect F1 viewership? (1:58) - Why did F1 reject the Andretti entry bid? (8:48) - How MotoGP is showing a different approach to the US market...