Mode Push: The F1 Podcast

With Bahrain fast approaching, we looked at what's changing in 2023 (answer: A LOT). We guess rookie of the year, talk through some backstory drama on each of them and relive the infamous KMag + Hulkenberg meme. Next, we cover the silliest part of the off-season: we have new principals in 40% of the paddock! Who do we miss and who are watching? Finally, we finish off with predictions for the...

So you just binged Drive to Survive. Now what? This BONUS episode is for the fans-to-be who are feeling pressure to start watching Formula 1, keep seeing driver thirst traps on GQ, or just are simply intrigued and want to know what the heck F1 is. We break down the basics of F1 – who's on the grid, what a typical race weekend looks like, how points work, what's at stake and any important...

In this BONUS episode, we talk all things Esteban Ocon!  Ocon has the craziest ascendancy story into F1 on the grid, which is probably part of his low profile persona. We wanted to break that down - the rough and tumble early years around cars and karting with his family, a journey through motorsport met with constant financial turmoil. Is "Este" F1's Aladdin? Was he always a prince...

In this BONUS episode, we talk all things Daniel Ricciardo!  Danny Ric was THE breakout star of Drive to Survive and has since won over American hearts. When the show starts, he's the lead driver at Red Bull winning Monaco in 2018 -- since then, the man has been through a JOURNEY. We felt just as reflective as he has been of late, so we looked back at his early years on the farm, his unlikely...

Today, we recap the Abu Dhabi GP which was like a microcosm of the season overall, except for the shocking turn of events where Ferrari's strategy ruled the day?! Next, we talk about the legend that is Seb Vettel - his fitting send off, the Last Supper we all wish we could've attended and if he'll be back. After a LONG silly season we look at where everyone landed and take a stab at...

We break down the Brazilian GP -- this was the spicy, tear-filled weekend we've all been waiting for! Mercedes is BACK, KMag gives his Oscar speech and team radios revealed deep rooted conspiracies. Was this the best sprint race ever? Is Red Bull headed for couples therapy? How will we survive without Seb? So many questions. Next, we break down the crypto meltdown hitting F1, with Mercedes pu...

We break down the Singapore GP -- the sloppy chaos that started in a wet quali, a bad day for Mercedes on both fronts and a LOT of sauna shots in preparation. Pro tip: check out the ice plunge selfies that have since followed. Next, we break down the latest in silly season as it seems like all but two seats may be unofficially filled.  We talk the latest Toto-Christian showdown *cue the popcorn* t...

In this BONUS episode, we talk all things Valtteri Bottas!  Bottas remains the most under the radar fan fave, both for his racing on track and his range off track.  We look back at baby Bottas and how he got his start. Then, we delve into the world of Finland - why are there so many flying Finns in F1? Next, we look back at his early years, his epic time at Mercedes and current start at Alfa.  Fin...

We break down the Italian GP -- the 100th anniversary of the temple of speed! We look at highlights, best & worst drivers and the pros and cons of a Very Mixed Up Grid. Next (15:51), we go deeper into the star of the weekend -- Nyck DeVries. Who is he? What's his record like? And how close is he to the Mercedes/Williams fam? Answer: closer than you think! We also talk through the recently...

We break down the Dutch GP at Zandvoort -- the race could've, should've, would've been about Mercedes but was always meant for Max. We look at best & worst drivers, highlights and a sweet Georgie Russ moment. Next, we break down more Red Bull drama, this time directed at Hannah Schmitz. Bridgette takes on a little tour de women in F1 along the way. Finally, we talk about the Col...

We break down the Belgian GP -- the race that felt like... Hungary. We'll relive the best & worst drivers, highlights and best dressed after a LONG summer break. Speaking of which, there's a ton of silly season in here -- Piastri's Twitter bomb, Alpine's disaster and more. This one's piping hot!  For more content or to dish tea, reach out on: twitter: @modepushf1  inst...

We break down the Hungarian GP -- the race that was almost amazing. We look at best & worst drivers, highlights and Bottas' savvy bucket hat moves. Next, we break down Vettel's shocking retirement announcement -- what comes next for him? What does it mean for F1? Finally, with silly season in full swing, we talk through Alonso's wild announcement & what happens next! For mor...

We break down the EPIC British GP -- best & worst drivers, highlights and fashionable moments! Next, we revisit the crash and the tech behind the halo that saved Zhou's life.  Finally, we look back at the chaos at Red Bull around multiple dramatic / racist comments.  For more content or to dish tea, reach out on: twitter: @modepushf1  instagram: @modepushf1  web: www.mode-push-f1.com e-ma...

Mode Push is a weekly F1 podcast about the latest news, trends and stories in the sport from two fresh, female, American fans.  We are steering the conversation forward. We'll recap the races, the controversies, the fashion and the drama. For more content or to dish tea, reach out on: twitter: @modepushf1  instagram: @modepushf1  web: www.mode-push-f1.com e-mail: modepushf1@gmail.com

We run through the full 2022 grid: the teams, drivers, constructors of all 10 teams in the order they finished last year. We'll give you  historical context and our bold predictions for 2022, so you're ready to dive right into this saucy season! For more content or to dish tea, reach out out on: twitter: @modepushf1  instagram: @modepushf1  web: www.mode-push-f1.com e-mail: modepushf1@gm...