Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

The preview of all previews because we are HEADING TO AUSTRIA! So excited to kick off the summer European swing with a sprint weekend at the Red Bull Ring. We dive into what to expect from teams in Spielberg, our thoughts on some of the early silly season rumors, and much more. Then we cover all the latest F1 headlines, from our many thoughts on the US Alpine investment to the cost cap loophole be...

For this month's installment of F1R THE FUTURE, our women in motorsport minisode series, we are celebrating Women in Engineering day on June 23rd! Listen in as we cover some stats about women working in F1 and highlight the incredible women making it happen behind the scenes in the sport today. Plus, we revisit the amazing advice from the female F1 engineers we've interviewed in the past!...

A rainy and chaotic Friday/Saturday led to a dry Sunday race where strategy and tire deg were make or break for most teams. We discuss Red Bull’s 100th win and whether it was the least commanding of the season so far, the Mercedes-Aston Martin battle that is the gift that keeps on giving, Albon and Williams’ impressive P7, and how Ferrari pulled off a strategy that no other team seemed to manage (...

The summer season is in full swing as the grid heads to fan and driver favorite, Montreal! Despite the horrible Quebec wildfires, the show will go on at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. We dive into the fight for P2 in Constructors, anticipated team progress in the development race, Hamilton contract speculation, some extra hot takes, and the latest headlines. Stay tuned for an intro to the iconic L...

Welcome to this month's installment of F1R THE WORLD, our sustainability series focused on everything motorsport and the environment. Every month we'll be bringing a topic that's of particular interest or relevance in the sustainability world. This week we dive into everything sustainable fuels: what in the world are they, their relevance to F1, the feasibility of using them at scale o...

We're joined by the wonderful Spanners, host of the hit F1 podcast Missed Apex, to recap what we all agree was a thrilling race weekend in Barcelona. We discuss (debate) everything from Checo's future and whether Yuki Tsunoda could be a viable replacement, Mercedes' stellar performance and where these upgrades could take them, whether the Alonso-Stroll relationship is doomed, and much...

Getting ready for a much anticipated Spanish GP! Time to see team upgrades shine on a track more representative than Monaco, if Checo can bounce back in the championship, if Alpine and McLaren can continue their upswings, and, of course, if Alonso can claim his first win in ten years (which was last at the Spanish GP in 2013...!). Plus your latest F1 headlines and a deep dive into the man of the m...

Join us to recap an eventful weekend at Monaco that (hopefully) cemented its iconic status and potential even in modern F1. We get into the unbelievable quali battle between Alonso and Verstappen, a surprise podium from Ocon, some rainy pit stop drama, disappointments for Checo and Leclerc, and the gap between Alonso and Stroll. We're awaiting Spain to see the full potential of Mercedes upgrad...

Get ready to experience the most historic track on the calendar, the one and only Monaco! We get into Mercedes' upgrades, the Leclerc curse, the Hamilton/Ferrari rumors, De Vries' performance, and some wild podium predictions. Then we ask ChatGPT some fun F1 questions. Finally, we kick off our new segment on women and diversity in motorsport with an introduction to F1 Academy. Check out ou...

Thrilled to be kicking off our monthly recurring series on sustainability and women in motorsport with experts in both fields: Kim Wilson, Director of Sustainability, and Kate O'Hara-Hatchley, Head of Diversity, Early Careers & Development, of McLaren Racing. We delve into how both initiatives are intricately linked, the strides McLaren and the sport have made so far, McLaren's second...

Join us for our Miami race recap, including Sarah’s wild experience doing a McLaren hot lap and much more! We get into what the Miami race is like on the ground, Max’s stunning drive through the field, the Red Bull team dynamics, challenges for Ferrari and Mercedes, Aston Martin’s dream season, and more. Get our new merch  here ! As always, join us on  Discord  and  Patreon , and follow us on  Ins...

We had the absolute honor of speaking with McLaren Racing driver Oscar Piastri ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend in what will be his first ever F1 race in the United States. The first driver to win Formula Renault, Formula 3 and Formula 2 consecutively, Oscar has one of the most impressive racing resumes to date and he's only getting started in F1. Fresh off his first points at his ho...

Join us as we recap a busy weekend in Baku, from the new Sprint Shootout format to everything in between! We discuss the shocking new Aston Martin teammate dynamic, the drama between Max and George, and why Checo really is the King of the Streets. Plus, we bring you the latest headlines (including some personnel updates from Red Bull and some disappointing news from the F1 Academy) and everything...

Four weeks too long but we are back and gearing up for five races in the next six weeks! Starting with fan favorite Baku, and the first ever sprint race at a street circuit. We dive into our thoughts on the new format, the many upgrades that are coming, and discuss everything from the Mercedes technical personnel shake-up to our takes on the Taylor Swift and Fernando Alonso rumors. In light of the...

While we eagerly wait for racing to pick back up again, we're bringing you the latest F1 headlines from the resurgence of Crashgate and Toto making the billionaires list, to F1 Driver Academy updates and recent comments on the updated sprint format. Then we dig into our relative rankings for drivers and team so far this year - who is over/underperforming their current set-ups? And stay tuned f...

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WOW where do we even start with this truly wild race?! A historic 3 red flags, 8 DNFs, and 3 world champions on podium...including Hamilton/Verstappen battles, mistakes from race control, both Mclarens in the points, a Ferrari debacle, Mercedes at the front, Alpines taking each other out, and much MUCH more. Get our new merch  here ! As always, join us on  Discord ,  Patreon , and follow us on  In...

The grid heads down under for some of the best vibes all season long. From the insane Danny Ric promo video to Bottas' ever changing hairstyle, the teams are ready to go! We dive into the main storylines for each team and get into some spicy questions (Is Checo a serious championship contender? What does McLaren's technical shake up mean?), and give you the latest news. Plus, stick around...

Join us to recap all the action under the lights at Jeddah! We discuss a thrilling and unexpected quali, Max's drive through the field and the Max/Checo dynamic, our thoughts on where Mercedes, Ferrari, and Aston Martin stand, McLaren's woes, and more. We also had such a blast watching live with so many of you in NYC – thanks to those who came out! Get your new merch  here ! As always, joi...

Race #2 here we come! The grid is heading to Jeddah, a super fast street circuit in Saudi Arabia under the lights. We discuss the controversy of racing here, what to expect from each team, and the important headlines this past week. Then, stick around for all our DTS Season 5 thoughts and hot takes – we discuss our favorite episodes, heroes, antiheroes, best quotes, the shocking lack of diversity,...

Listen in as we recap an interesting start to the season! We talk about the stunning rise of Aston Martin, Red Bull's typical dominance, disaster for McLaren, more frustration for Ferrari, and a rainy season outlook from Mercedes. Check out our new Patreon account, join us on  Discord , and follow us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @f1rthegirls! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

The episode of 2023 (so far) is here... an official welcome to the F1 season with our pre-season testing recap and a Bahrain Grand Prix preview. Who were our MVPs and LVPs of testing? What can we tell from the results so far? Plus, all the background you need to know about the Bahrain circuit, type of racing to expect, and various updates on what to expect from each team. We dive into a lot of big...

As we near preseason testing, join us as we dive into all of the new 2023 regulations and what they mean for the upcoming season. Plus, we get into the teams exciting new car launch events. Between Ferrari's fan forward event, Alpha Tauri's fashion week extravaganza, and an all-black look for Mercedes, the new 2023 cards did not disappoint! Check out our  merch , join us on  Discord , and...

We kick off this episode with a firsthand recap of the AlphaTauri launch event in NYC – the vibes, the drivers, the car, the clothes, and even a special message to our fans from team principal Franz Tost himself. Then, stick around while we dive into what we (and you all) think is around the corner this year. You guys really spoiled us with these predictions and hot takes – from drivers losing con...

As we gear up for the approaching season, get to know the fresh faces of the 2023 grid with us! We dive into the backgrounds of incoming rookies Nyck de Vries, Oscar Piastri, and Logan Sargeant as well as super-sub and F1 returner Nico Hulkenberg. Tune in for some predictions and the dynamics we're excited to see play out, and catch up on the latest news surrounding Red Bull's launch event...