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It was an F1 season like no other. Seven different winners in the first seven rounds, from six different teams. The last ballad of Michael Schumacher, the rise of Sergio Perez, the end of the Hamilton era at McLaren, and an iPhone cost £400. But at the end of it all, Fernando Alonso was poised to capture his third World Championship. But Sebastian Vettel wasn't going to give it up without a fight....

Watchalong Link: https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/videos/215718166003868/?v=215718166003868 (Yes, MotoGP really uploaded this for free) In a brand new, downtime series while we await the return of Motorsport, the first of back-to-back Watch Party episodes, where the gang rewatch a classic Motorsport race. This time around Andre is joined by RJ, Ryan, Cam and Chris DeHarde, and it's the critical 201...

Hey folks, Dre here. Tricky plan, but here's what's going to be happening going forward - This episode is the last two news segments for out April 1st and 15th recordings, and combined into a single episode. The next two, are standalone episodes of our new series "Watch Party", where we rewatch classic races, taking full advantage of pretty much every major Motorsport series-opening their archives...

A very strange one. We recorded this episode nearly 3 weeks ago, and if anything, it hits even harder now. Here's how the Australian GP got cancelled amongst the Coronavirus pandemic. #CANCELLED II: THE SETLIST CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS - And the strange, strange saga of the Australian Grand Prix that wasn't - McLaren's withdrawal, positive tests in the paddock, would they or wouldn't they t...

Sorry this one took so long, Dre was somewhat held back by the recent lockdown in the UK and the job closing doors temporarily. It's a bit weird uploading this now, but here's a five-person booth leading into an IndyCar season... that hasn't started yet. A catch-up on COVID-19 is coming up in next week's show! MOTORSPORT 101: EPISODE 235 THE NEWS - EVEN MORE CORONAVIRUS POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLAT...

Das, Das, Das, you gotta pull on the Das... The boys return in full force with more updates on COVID-19 crippling the Motorsport calendar, an EPIC weekend of World Superbikes in Philip Island and then a full F1 Season Preview! Introductions, Plugs, and other odds-and ends ALL THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS POSTPONEMENTS - Most Likely F1 @ Vietnam - MotoGP @ Qatar, Thailand - WSBK @ Qatar - SFormula @ Suzu...

Ever get the bad feeling we recorded this one early? Sadly, the bulk of this was taped BEFORE the news struck about Qatar's cancellation and Thailand's postponement, but hey, it's a fun time as we catch up with the news, remind you all we're BACK TO WEEKLY SHOWS, and preview the runners and riders for the 2020 MotoGP Season? Can Marquez make it 5 in a row? Introductions, plugs, etc - IndyCar Previ...

Not the way we wanted to talk about NASCAR at the top of a Podcast, but here we are... At least Mitch Evans came through, eh? THE MIRACLE ON DAYTONA BEACH - Ryan Newman out of hospital 42 hours after near-fatal Daytona 500 crash - Let's talk about superspeedway racing as it is now FORMULA E MEXICO CITY EPRIX - Braaah. Mitch Evans muscles past polesitter Lotterer, drives to dominant 2nd career vict...

The gang returns to review a bumper pair of F1 races, as well as yet another massive F1 adjacent scandal! THE NEWS - MotoGP: Yamaha commits to the future, signing Quartararo to partner Viñales in 2021 and beyond, Rossi to decide future later; Lorenzo rejoins as test rider (perhaps as a wildcard?); THE AMERICANS ACTUALLY GET A REAL TV DEAL - Formula 1: Lawrence Stroll buys into Aston Martin, bringi...

A bonus turnaround episode to preview the Rolex 24, and Formula E's return to Santiago where the track didn't disintegrate, and Max Gunther stole the show for an emphatic first win! THE NEWS - F1: Roy Nissany joins Williams as primary test driver, returns to F2 with Trident; Saudi Arabia plans new circuit and 2023 F1 debut; new Miami GP circuit revealed; Nicholas Latifi picks 6 as his number - F2...

So, this is Part 2 of the hotly anticipated season opener, and Dre, RJ, King and Cam tackling the Autosport Top 50 for 2019. And Dre having something close to a mental breakdown over it. From funky NASCAR spots, to IndyCar's very weird rankings, to the really awkward spot where Fernando Alonso ended up. It's all here. Good luck.

We're BACK! Welcome to the 2020 season of Motorsport101, and another double taping here on M101! In Part 1, we catch up with Christmas, the New Year and all the news that dropped inbetween, including: THE NEWS: EVERYTHING WE MISSED ON HOLIDAY EDITION - #GHOSNY2020 - F1: 2020 spec tyres rejected, big extensions for Leclerc @ Ferrari and Verstappen @ Red Bull, Kubica brings backing to Alfa Romeo, Wi...

And finally, our season finale, as the gang all return for the 4th Annual Motorsport101 Awards! Including such classics as "The Golden Cock" for biggest fails, Race of the Year, special awards such as the "Never Log Off" award. and pay special tribute to McLaren's failed IndyCar project, and the late Anthoine Hubert! Merry Christmas from all of us at Motorsport101, and see you in the new year for...

It's the moment you've all been waiting very patiently for, as the four of us, review Abu Dhabi's boringness, and then take on the 2019 Season as a whole, it's our F1 2019 Season Review! THE NEWS - F1: Nicholas Latifi's official Williams appointment officially official, for sure - A whole lotta F2 signings: Schumacher/Schwartzman to Prema, Gelael/Ticktum to DAMS, Armstrong to ART, Markelov/Alesi t...

Anyone for Denny's? Because Lewis Hamilton just ordered a Grand Slam! Dre, RJ, King and Cam return for a 2-part show on the final F1 weekend of the year! In Part 1, all the news at the top, as well as an in-depth (short) review of another stale Season Finale at Abu Dhabi, as Lewis Hamilton dominated, and Charles Leclerc had a rather embarrassing admin error... ...Check back soon for Part 2, as we...

WAIT, THAT'S ZOE HAMILTON'S MUSIC! The Scottish lass returns to break down Formula E's Season Opener with Dre, RJ and Cam, as Sam Bird and Alex Sims split wins we embrace Dynamax Lotterer! And break down an Abu Dhabi race that already happened! (Yeah, we were a bit late here, sorry!) FORMULA E DIRIYAH EPRIX: PART 1 http://fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com/Results/05_2019-20/01_R01%20Diriyah/ABB%20FIA...

A whirlwind episode of the show as Dre, RJ, King and Cam go deep into MotoGP's Season Finale at Valencia as Jorge Lorenzo announced his shocking, yet no-shocking retirement, an F1 race where a NASCAR Overtime period broke up, and Macau too! MOTOGP VALENCIA GRAND PRIX - Gracias, Jorge. A reflection on the riding career of one of the best to ever do it - MotoGP: Marc Marquez completes the greatest s...

Hey, in a doubleheader for the week, here's a special episode talking about a preview for Season 6 of Formula E as their season has... already started. Whoops. But special guest Hazel Southwell joins as with King and RJ to break it all down! Enjoy! MOTORSPORT 101 2019-20 FORMULA E PREVIEW PRESENTED BY INSIDE-ELECTRIC DOT COM THE NEW REGS - No more twin motors - More attack mode power - More energy...

Welcome to a slightly delayed but special edition of the Podcast, as we dedicate this one to Lewis Hamilton in the twilight of his six world title. His career to date, the struggles he's faced, the controversy on and off the track, any contenders to the throne, and his impact on F1, with Dre, Cam, RJ and King! The Lewis Hamilton longform section: - The story of his 2019, a very different but still...

In shocking news, Lewis gets over the line for World Title #6 with a 2nd place at COTA, and another Mercs 1-2 as Ferrari crumble over the tyres and the bumps! We also get a MotoGP race in Sepang, marred in tragedy as Maverick Vinales wins, but with a tragic passing for Afridza Mundandar in the Asia Talent Cup. Oh and Penske bought IndyCar. As you do. THE NEWS, PART 1 IndyCar: Penske Entertainment...

A 150-minute special edition of the show, as all four of the boys go over a madhouse Mexico GP without the finish, an Australian GP that DID have a mad finish with Maverick Vinales throwing the house at Marc Marquez, and a shocker as the Mayor of Hinchtown... leaves office?! FORMULA 1 GP DE MÉXICO - VER concedes pole position by narcing on his own damn self after BOT crashes in Q3 - so LEC goes to...

Funny show this one with Dre, King and Cam. This was originally going to be a show dominated by MotoGP's Japanese GP Weekend. Unfortunately, we this show quickly became a live reaction show to the breaking news of the time that Renault got DQ'ed from the Japanese Grand Prix, and... things got out of hand at the end. Enjoy! HOLY SHIT RENAULT CHUCKED OUT OF JAPAN AND MAYBE A LOT MORE MOTOGP: Japanes...

Guess who's back? Back again? Dre is back! Tell a friend! He returns to Motorsport101 alongside Cam, RJ and King for a show stacked with a Japanese GP affected by Typhoon Hagadis, a World Superbike round riddled with politics in a poorly ran Argentine round, and all the news in Motorsport! MOTUL PETIT LE MANS WEEKEND MEMORIES FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX - Hagibis' impact on the weekend - Naoki Y...

Always seemed inevitable that Marc Marquez would bring it home, and he did, with his 8th World Championship cemented in another brilliant last-lap victory in Thailand. We break it all down on M101, including all the support classes, the news, and why Mark Webber is a dipshit. THE NEWS AND COMMENTARY SECTION - RJ has a take on Mark Webber being an idiot - F1: Yamamoto confirmed for FP1 drive at Suz...

The church rebuild is cancelled, Ferrari screwed the pooch again. Two new Champions are crowned in F2 and F3, and Jonathan Rea took advantage of a resurgent Toprak to claim his 5th consecutive World Superbike title! FORMULA 1 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX - Normal Service Resumes as Hamilton leads Bottas in Mercedes 1-2, while Ferrari implode under tactical mismanagement and radio dramas - Vettel retires wit...