Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we learn about More Than Equal's mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champion! In our discussion with Tom Stanton, Head of Driver Development, and Kate Beavan, board member and strategic advisor, we break down MTE's unique, research-backed approach to closing the performance gap of women in motorsport, including how they...

The Monaco curse is broken! Join us as we break down the full weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, from interesting practice results and an exciting quali, to an extremely eventful race start on Sunday and more! Of course, we discuss Charles' first home race win in Monaco, the Checo vs. KMag incident, what is going at Alpine, and what these results could mean for Red Bull. Subscribe  to our new,...

NEOM McLaren Extreme E driver Cristina Gutierrez has an impressive resume: first woman from Spain to finish and second only woman to win the famous Dakar Rally, Extreme E champion, and... did we mention she's also a dentist? Cristina chats with us about her career, having to work twice as hard as a woman, and trying not to crash Senna's car in Monaco. But before we dive into our conversati...

Join us we recap a very exciting race in Imola! We discuss an incredible showing from both McLaren drivers, Lando's end of race charge, some solid pace from Ferrari, and finally some pressure on Red Bull's heels. Plus we cover the rest of the wheel to wheel action across the back of the grid and get into Alonso and Albon's race weekend woes. Stick around for our Monaco Grand Prix recap...

Join us for an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview! We discuss all of the teams bringing upgrades and what to expect, including whether or not Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren can continue to close the gap and put the heat on Red Bull. We also get into all of the latest F1 news and talk about Albon’s renewed multi year contract with Williams. Plus, don't miss our IRL Miami interviews with the Al Q...

Join us for a deep dive on F1's latest first-time race winner, Lando Norris! After his incredible maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix, we had to sit down and discuss his background, his early life and career, and of course, his impressive tenure at McLaren. Plus, we get into what we think his future holds and when he might get his first world drivers championship! Check out our  new merch  and ...

Wow—we are so honored to have gotten to sit down with Checo Perez and Liam Lawson! Hear from Checo on Red Bull's winning mentality, his season so far, reaching the pinnacle of Formula 1 as a Mexican driver, his golf game, and more. Then we talk to Liam about his epic debut last season, the role of a reserve driver, and his surprise musical talents. Plus hear our thoughts on the overall Red Bul...

Recapping the weekend of our lives in Miami. From Lando's incredible maiden win to Abbi Pulling's dominant Round 2 showing, Miami was the gift that kept on giving for both F1 and F1 Academy. Outside of racing, we discuss our driver interviews and interactions, Miami Club and Paddock Club experiences with Marriott Bonvoy, Red Bull day, Mercedes garage tour, listener meet-up, and much more....

Join us as we get ready for what is going to be an epic weekend on the ground at the Miami Grand Prix! We talk about where we think Adrian Newey is heading, Mercedes and McLaren upgrades, the ever-evolving driver market, and Nico Hulkenberg's surprise move to Sauber. Plus, we discuss our experience at the WhatsApp x Mercedes event and get into all the latest F1 news (did someone say US Congres...

Join us as we sit down with F1 Academy Driver Lia Block live in NYC! We talk about her first season in F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and what it means to be a part of the Williams Driver Academy. Plus, we get into her time in the off-road and rally racing world and how she juggles all of her motorsport success at just 17 years old! Watch the video interview on  YouTube . Check out our  new merch...

Logistics make the F1 world go round. It's a year-round, 24-race global affair – and DHL moves it all, from cars to cutlery. We dive into what that takes with Head of Global Motorsports Logistics Paul Fowler, and Trackside Operations Manager Giorgia Tirabassi. From making sure the cars get on track and fielding panicked team calls post-crash to navigating world affairs and pioneering sustainab...

Join us to recap F1's big return to China and the first sprint weekend of the season! We get into the rainy sprint quali, Norris and Alonso's performances, the Ferrari teammate battles, Sainz's potential Audi deal, Red Bull's perfect execution, and more. Check out our  new merch  and  SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag !  Download the GridRival app  and join the "F1R THE GIRLS"...

F1's first time racing in China since 2019 and it's the season's first sprint weekend! Take a trip back with us to when Alonso was retired and Aston Martin was Racing Point... We discuss the track layout, Zhou's home crowd support, and which teams are looking poised to do well this weekend. Plus, all the relevant headlines from this week. This episode is also available on YouTube ....

A deep dive into the man of the moment and the only non-Red Bull driver to have won a race so far this and last season: Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro! Join us as we explore Carlos' backstory, F1 career, driving style, and more as we debate what's next for the Spaniard as he weighs the open 2025 seats. This episode is also available on YouTube . Check out our  new merch and SheerGear x F1R...

Join us as we recap the fan-favorite race weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix! We talk about Yuki's heroic home race, Red Bull’s victorious 1-2 finish, another disastrous weekend for Williams, and more. Plus, we recap the wheel-to-wheel action up and down the grid and the many driver radio moments to match. This episode is also available on YouTube . Check out our new merch ! Download the GridR...

Join us to get ready for Suzuka, a fan and driver favorite! We discuss the unique track design and last year's exciting McLaren double podium, whether Ferrari can hang on to its close P2 in Constructors', Toto's comments on Max, the dynamic at V-CARB, and more. This episode is also available on YouTube . Check out our new merch ! Download the GridRival app  and join the "F1R THE GI...

Join us for an epic inside look at the Red Bull garage with Calum Nicholas ( @f1mech ), Senior Power Unit Technician and right rear wheel gunman on the pit crew at Red Bull Racing. He walks us through the garage and car set-up for a GP weekend, how he trains for the perfect pit stop, and Red Bull’s secret to success (hint: it involves competitive WhatsApp chats, bumping house music, and, yes, drin...

Join us as we recap the most exciting race of the 2024 season thus far! We talk about Sainz's heroic victory and his prospects for next year, the unexpected DNFs of the weekend (including Max's brake failure and Hamilton's engine woes), the excellent performance from both McLaren drivers, and the Albon vs. Logan single chassis debate. Download the GridRival app  and join the "F1R T...

Everything you need to know to get ready for the Australian Grand Prix! We get into last year's chaotic race and this unique track; Checo and Ricciardo's fight for the 2025 Red Bull seat; thoughts on the open Mercedes seat; Bottas, Stroll, and Sargeant's futures, and more. Join us to watch the Australian Grand Prix in NYC! And download the Bluestone Lane app and use this link to redeem...

The Olympics are the most watched and most expensive sporting event on the planet... and yes, they are quite different from F1, but there are some key parallels when it comes to staging a responsible sporting event at such a large scale. Which Olympics have been successful on the sustainability front, and why? What lessons can F1 borrow from its frameworks as it pushes towards net zero? Find this...

What does Toto really think about Abu Dhabi 2021? What was Drive To Survive's magic sauce? What strange memorabilia does Bernie Ecclestone have in his Switzerland chalet? What actually happened with Spygate? And where is F1 heading? Josh Robinson and Jon Clegg , The Wall Street Journal's European sports correspondent, and senior sports editor, respectively, answer all those questions and m...

Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly this weekend in Saudi Arabia – we discuss Ollie Bearman's iconic debut, the possibility of Max going to Mercedes, whether Checo has seat security, our thoughts on the Red Bull situation, and much more. Plus, we recap F1 Academy's first race of the season alongside our favorite moments from their exciting 2024 opener. Download the GridRival app  and...

Join us for a special IWD episode with Lou McEwen, McLaren's newest Chief Marketing Officer! We discuss all things branding and marketing, including the growth of the McLaren brand, the iconic papaya color and what it means to the team, and the biggest growth areas for McLaren in 2024 and beyond! Lou also shares her biggest pieces of advice and answers some of our signature rapid-fire question...

Join us as we recap the first race of the 2024 season! Hear our thoughts on the status quo nature of the weekend—including Verstappen's stunning gap to the rest of the grid—and our outlook on the competition between Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren. Plus we discuss the VCARB teammate tension, Alpine's disaster of an opener, Sainz's statement performance, and more. We also cover the lates...

With the F1 Academy season kicking off next week, we do a deep dive on the upcoming season for February's F1R THE FUTURE episode. Join us as we discuss the mission behind why F1 Academy exists and the amazing strides the series is making to address the biggest blockers to getting female drivers into F1. We also talk about why this year, the 2024 season, is going to be vitally important in achi...