Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

Join us for a preview of one of our favorite races of the year...the Austin Grand Prix! This will be a big weekend at COTA since it will also be the season finisher for F1 Academy. We take you through the major storylines ahead of this race, including Dani's return, our thoughts on the Red Bull 1-2 in WDC, McLaren's hot streak, and the Ferrari vs. Mercedes battle for P2 in Constructors. Pl...

As we gear up for the F1 Academy season finisher in Austin, join us for a conversation with Race Director Neus Santamaria. Since getting her race director license at 18, Neus has often been the first (and only) female race director across the series she's worked in. We had a blast hearing her story and what it's like to be part of the all-female series. For a video version of this episode,...

We're joined by motorsport journalist extraordinaire, Alanis King, to discuss the craziness of the Qatar Grand Prix. From Max's third drivers' championship and Oscar's first F1 (sprint) win, to the Mercedes incident and drivers throwing up in their helmets, fainting, and retiring due to extreme heat... there's a lot to discuss. Check out Alanis on  Instagram ,  Twitter , and  Y...

Everything you need to know ahead of F1's second trip to Qatar, including the all but certain crowning of Max as driver's champion, exciting McLaren news, and our thoughts on Andretti getting the FIA's stamp of approval. Then, get to know the up and coming Danish star, Christian Rasmussen! Christian won this year's INDY NXT by Firestone championship and is one of only two drivers t...

As we gear up for Austin, F1R THE FUTURE is sitting down with F1 Academy women making a big splash in the motorsport world. First up: Charlotte Phelps ( @race.with.charlotte ), race engineer for Emely de Heus ( @emely.de.heus ) at MP Motorsport . Charlotte discusses the special bond between race engineer and driver, how music and doing acoustic work for Mercedes led her to motorsport, and much mor...

Japan gave us a Constructor's Champion, a rookie podium, and three long-awaited contract signings...! We discuss Red Bull's split fortunes, McLaren's double podium, and the teammate troubles that plagued the grid. Plus, a deep dive into our thoughts on AlphaTauri's re-signing of Daniel and Yuki, the duration of Oscar's contract, who's destined for the open Williams seat, an...

F1R THE WORLD kicked off Climate and UN General Assembly weeks in New York City with none other than Mercedes' Head of Sustainability Alice Ashpitel. Mercedes has an ambitious goal of being the world's most sustainable sports team and is well on its way to reducing its footprint across its operations. We discuss Mercedes' multi-pronged sustainability strategy, progress to date, the mus...

WHAT. A. RACE. Racing til the very last lap, a 308-day streak broken for Red Bull, and Carlando teamwork to hold off the Mercedes made Sunday one for the books. We discuss everything from what happened to RB's car set-up, whether Carlos has made his case for #1 driver, what Lawson's future might hold, and more. Then stay tuned for a quick Japanese GP preview to get ready for fan and driver...

Today we dive into our first ever IndyCar experience! We start with a brief Indy 101 before we discuss the racing quality, our experience in the pits and on the grid, and the media bullpen fun. Huge thanks to IndyCar and Arrow McLaren... safe to say we'll be back! Then stick around for everything you need to know ahead of the Singapore night race and what we've got our eyes on. Check out o...

We sit down with three-time W Series champion, Williams Racing Academy driver, and fierce Indy NXT competitor Jamie Chadwick in California ahead of her season finisher at Laguna Seca. Jamie discusses her path through various series in motorsport, the adjustment to life in America and Indy, how Williams has helped her develop as a driver, and beyond. We of course finish with our rapid fire hot take...

Join us as we recap a big weekend at Monza! We get into Max and Red Bull’s record-shattering performance, the Ferrari wheel to wheel action, redemption for the Tifosi, and other great battles up and down the grid. Plus we touch on the latest news to come out of the F1 driver contract rumor mill. We are so excited to be in Monterey next weekend for our first ever IndyCar race—stay tuned for some fu...

For this month's F1R THE FUTURE minisode, we sit down with Helena Hicks to learn all about how she built Females in Motorsport, an incredible volunteer-run platform that amplifies the voices and stories of women working and competing in the industry. She tells us about her love of motorsport and how she translated that into a platform that has reached over 20 million people worldwide! Advertis...

Join as we recap the first race back after the summer break. Between the rain, red flags, tire strategy, and pit stops galore, this was the race we all needed. We cover the FP2 drama that led to Dani’s broken hand and Liam Lawson's debut, Williams' impressive quali pace, and of course, the rainy and chaotic race that led to Max’s record-tying win. We discuss the potential futures of Dani,...

Join us to get ready for Zandvoort and wrap up an (uneventful) silly season! We get into why this is a unique race, what to expect from the Oranje Army, and the prospects in the midfield. We discuss motorsport being considered for the 2028 Olympics and the latest resurgence of Crashgate. We wrap up with what the grid got up to over August break, including the all-important question…are the batteri...

Whether you've been to multiple GPs or are dreaming of your first, we've got some tips for you! From how to choose a race and getting tickets to logistical tips & tricks and our specific recommendations for the ones we've been to so far (Austin, Miami, Mexico City, and Austria), we dive into all the considerations when it comes to attending an F1 race live. To listen to the full ep...

We sit down with the legendary David Coulthard (former F1 driver, multiple Grand Prix-winner, F1 broadcaster) and Guy Horner (CEO of TBA Group and, yes, Christian Horner's brother!) to discuss all things Vegas. Together, they are partnering with McLaren to host a three-day fan experience called VISTA at Drai's Rooftop. Tune in to hear DC's favorite storyline of the 2023 season so far,...

For this month's F1R THE WORLD topic we dive deep into the 2026 regulations: what are they, how they relate to sustainability, what are the debates and controversies, and what’s still up in the air. While 2026 may seem far away, it's top of mind for teams as they prepare for the biggest regulation changes the sport has seen since 2014. As F1 tries to balance its carbon net zero goals with...

School's out for the summer! But before you go, catch up with us on everything that happened at the wet and unpredictable Spa. From Piastri and Gasly's sprint results and Charles' triumphant return to the Sunday podium to Max's superhuman performance and Mercedes' consistency despite its inconsistence, we dive into it all. We discuss our thoughts on Otmar's departure from A...

This month's F1R THE FUTURE minisode is all about celebrating Pride! Join us as we talk to some very special guests about what it means for them to champion diversity within their own teams and what it means to be partnering with Racing Pride. Matt Drew is a Production Controller at Red Bull who spearheaded Red Bull’s partnership with Racing Pride, alongside heading up RB’s internal LGBTQ+ Emp...

Join us for a preview of a true fan favorite, the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa! We talk about the unfortunate safety record at this track and the difficult Eau Rouge/Raidillon combination. Then we cover what we can expect from the teams, including the need for consistency from Mercedes, whether Ricciardo can outperform his teammate again, and which drivers really need to bring their A-games. We cover...

Join as us we recap the Hungarian Grand Prix with special guest Mikaela aka SheLovesF1! We get her takes on Lewis's insane pole position, the stellar performance from Red Bull and which team might be their only possible rival, the winners and losers of the development race, the Alpine double DNF, and what on earth is happening over at Ferrari. Plus we do some rapid fire hot takes to learn more...

Join us to get ready for the Hungaroring! We discuss the potential for shakeups at this track, Checo’s performance, the status of the midfield, and debate some hot takes about Ricciardo’s comeback. Then we get into some new F1 race weekend experiments, Toto’s battle against the 11th team, and recap the Goodwood Festival of Speed.  Check out our website  f1rthegirls.com , where you can find merch a...

Join us to recap a wild, papaya-filled Silverstone weekend! But first—we dive into Alpha Tauri's shock announcement that Daniel Ricciardo will be replacing Nyck de Vries for the rest of the season, effective next weekend. We discuss our thoughts on the timing of the announcement, whether it's a good move for Ricciardo, the implications for Checo, and more. Then we get into all the exciteme...

Welcome back to F1R THE WORLD, our series on everything sustainability in motorsport. Today is all about Extreme E and we're lucky enough to get a taste of "How I Built This" with Formula and Extreme E founder Alejandro Agag, followed by an inspirational conversation with Emma Gilmour, McLaren's first female driver. Extreme E races in remote corners of the world impacted by climate...

Come recap the best weekend of our lives in Austria! From Saturday's rainy sprint to Sunday's track limits chaos, we dive into it all. We discuss our experience on the ground in Styria, from the track vibes to our incredible Saturday with McLaren in the garage. Tune in to find out who we saw in the paddock, some fun Austrian racing history we learned from local government representatives,...