Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

The 2025 F1 season is almost here, and I was on the ground at F175 Live to get the full scoop. From my experience at and insights from the press conference and red carpet to my take on the biggest moments from the event, I break it all down. Plus, with pre-season testing kicking off, I’m diving into what to watch for. Buckle up, we’re almost back in business! For a video version,  watch on YouTube...

Join me for an insightful conversation with the one and only Laura Winter as we dive into her journey from athlete to presenter, the realities of being a woman in motorsport, and what it takes to command a mic on race weekends. We chat about F1TV’s behind-the-scenes dynamics, the highs and lows of live broadcasting, and her experience presenting at the Olympics. Plus, an honest discussion about ne...

The most scientific, accurate, you-should-pay-attention-to-this episode is here! Kidding... I asked those of you who came to our Las Vegas GP meet-up to write down your predictions & hot takes for the 2025 season. Join me as I react to your thoughts and give my own. For a video version,  watch on YouTube . Check out our  merch  and subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us...

Formula 1’s multi-billion-dollar boom is here. Every F1 team is now worth over $1 billion, but what’s driving the sport’s skyrocketing valuations? I’m joined by Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen to break down F1’s financial rise, the impact of the cost cap, media rights shifts, and what’s next for the business of speed. For a video version,  watch on YouTube . Check out Kurt's F1 valuations on Sport...

Get ready for a deep dive into the six rookies taking the Formula 1 grid by storm in 2025. I’m joined by Caroline from Caroline’s Corner to explore the stories behind Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, Isack Hadjar, and Liam Lawson. We discuss their backgrounds, bold predictions for their rookie seasons, and answer the burning questions—who will shine, who’s under the m...

Join me as I unpack the top F1 storylines to watch in 2025! From driver dynamics and team strategies to the business decisions shaping the sport’s future, this marks a pivotal year for F1 as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. For a video version, watch on YouTube . Check out our  merch  and subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us on  Discord ,  Patreon , and  YouTube , and...

A new year brings a new chapter for Paddock Project, which comes with a bittersweet announcement. Tune in for what the future of Paddock Project holds, as well as (of course) our thoughts on the latest driver market shifts. For a video version of the second half, watch on YouTube . Check out our  merch  and subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us on  Discord ,  Patreon , and...

Join us to recap all the action from the 2024 season! We discuss our season MVPs and LVPs, surprising statistics, and the results of the listener superlative survey. Plus we talk about Verstappen's future, McLaren's rise, the Hamilton v. Leclerc dynamic, the second Red Bull seat, and more. Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us on  Discord , ...

We're live from Las Vegas! Tiggy and Tabby bring you a special mailbag episode where we dive into your questions—from what it will take to make F1 Academy mainstream and our favorite driver friendships to how we get access at races and advice for aspiring content creators. Watch this video on YouTube . Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us on  Di...

The season finale is here! Join us as we recap this insane finisher and get into all of the action that went down, including the McLaren title win, Hamilton and Leclerc's epic comeback drives, penalties galore, and the spicy battle for P6 in Constructors. Plus we hear some exciting news from Tiggy and get into all the details from the F1 Academy races this weekend as well. Take the superlative...

Hinch will tell you he's the luckiest guy in the world... having driven and won many races in Indycar, earned second place in Dancing with the Stars, and now getting to talk about the sport he loves with people he loves for a living. We discuss the art of F1 commentating: how does he prepare? What data is at his disposal? How does he tell a good story? Then, we get his insider thoughts on the...

Join us to recap a wild Qatar Grand Prix! We discuss all of the controversial penalties and stewarding decisions, the Ferrari v. McLaren fight for Constructors' in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton's struggles in the Mercedes, and the GM/Cadillac news. Plus we discuss the F1 Academy race weekend and what to expect at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainability...

The second ever Las Vegas Grand Prix did not disappoint! Listen in as we hear from Tiggy about her amazing weekend experiencing the race IRL. Then, we discuss the epic racing that went down, Max winning the WDC, the battles up and down the Constructors grid, and the key things to keep in mind as we head into the final two races of the season. Plus, we wrap with a mini Qatar GP preview for next wee...

We are back after a 3 week hiatus for the final stretch of the season! Join us as we discuss all there is to know about the Vegas race, including the 3-way battle for constructors (plus the sneaky battle for P6), the championship fight, the final VCARB seat, Checo's future, and more! Plus, we talk with Tiggy about all of her amazing IRL plans as she heads to Vegas. Check out our  merch ! Subsc...

In this episode of Progress Paddock, we discuss the historic all-female test at the Jarama Circuit in Madrid, a first for Formula E. Held as part of pre-season testing, the session featured top women drivers from diverse motorsport backgrounds, racing in the new Gen3 EVO car. We talk about the significance of this event for gender diversity in motorsport and its showcase of the growing opportuniti...

We're joined by author Matt Whyman to discuss Inside Mercedes F1 , his deep dive into Mercedes' journey back to the front of the grid during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. With unprecedented access, Whyman follows Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Toto Wolff as they navigate the challenges of competition after their years of dominance. We discuss Toto's leadership and daily routine, how...

This race is going down in the history books... just pure chaos. Red flags galore, the first black flag in 17 years, the P17 to P1 masterclass put on by Max Verstappen, a double Alpine podium and $50M payday, and so much more. Tune in for our thoughts on all the madness that happened this sprint weekend. Interlagos sure knows how to put on a show. Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainab...

Join us to discuss a thrilling race in Mexico City, complete with a dominant Sainz victory, a controversial Max/Lando battle, a disastrous weekend for Red Bull, and more. Plus we discuss what to expect at next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us on  Discord ,  Patreon , and  YouTube , and follow us on  Instagram...

What a highlight to sit down with Yuki and Liam ahead of the Austin race weekend and after a 4-week-long F1 hiatus. We talk to Yuki about his home race points-scoring celebration in Japan, lessons he learned from Daniel Ricciardo, words of wisdom for his new teammate, and his caffeine (in)tolerance. With Liam, we dive into his mentality heading into his first race with a full-time F1 seat, New Zea...

Austin did not disappoint y'all! Join us we recap our IRL weekend at one of our favorite races of the year. We talk about our time interviewing Yuki and Liam, hanging out in the Red Bull garage, and all of the fun events we attended. Of course, we talk about the insane sprint and race weekend, getting into the Ferrari dominance, Mercedes woes, and the epic Lando vs. Max battle. Plus a quick Me...

We are finally back to F1 after a 4-week long break...and heading to none other than Austin! We get into why we love this race, what we can expect from the teams and all the upgrades they are bringing this weekend. Plus, we talk about Liam Lawson's return to F1, our thoughts on the championship battle, all the latest news, and more! Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainability Subst...

As we approach the Austin GP, we're exploring in today’s Planet Paddock episode something that’s inextricable from Texas and F1… oil & gas. Fossil fuel companies are currently spending at least $5.6 billion on sport sponsorship deals and F1 makes up about $2bn of that, more than any other sport. What's the history of oil and F1? How does this jive with F1’s 2026 regulations and stated...

Join us to dive into the career and back story of Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most iconic figures in the F1 world. We discuss his performances across each of his teams, his Red Bull era and relationship with Max, turbulent times at Renault and McLaren, and our thoughts on his mid-season departure from VCARB. Plus we discuss his huge impact on the sport and what might be next for him. Check out ou...

For this episode of Progress Paddock, our series dedicated to women in motorsport, we are joined by Jenny Fletcher, Programme Manager for Girls on Track UK. In this episode, we talk about Jenny's career and how she got to where she is today, as well as discuss the amazing work the program is doing to inspire the next generation of female talent and nurture their interest in STEM subjects and i...

Join us to recap the Singapore Grand Prix and Lando's dominant win by over 20 seconds! We discuss Ricciardo's future, a strategy win from McLaren and miss from Mercedes, Verstappen's damage control, Bottas and the Stake seat, and more. Plus we talk about the two F1 Academy races! Check out our  merch ! Subscribe to our  sustainability Substack . As always, join us on  Discord ,  Patreo...