The Brakedown

Rah rah Italy rah rah! We’re finally back at Imola this year after being rained out of last year’s GP. And it did not disappoint! With Ferrari’s surprise Q2 exit, multiple mechanical failures resulting safety cars, and teams like Williams really starting to prove their worth, we had a LOT to chat about in this Imola Grand Prix episode of The Brakedown. Join us as we delve into all of the above PLU...

Is McLaren’s dominance here to stay? Could a podium be in the future for Williams this season? Where have Ferrari gone wrong? Join us for this extra-juicy episode of The Brakedown as we discuss all of the above and then some! We’ll talk off-track updates on seats, liveries, and special helmets, and then delve into the incredible overtakes and one-track action. If you haven't already, jump on board...

Ladies and Gentlemen we have a new leader of the World Driver Championship..... A very different episode for us at the Brakedown as we were unable to record together and therefore each have our own segment in the episode. We will see you next race where we will be reunited! Join our F1 Fantasy league! P2T9BCKY606 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P2T9BCKY606 Have thoughts to share? Find...

With overtakes, penalties, and even a real-life safety car, the Bahrain Grand Prix delivered on the drama this weekend! Join us as we chat all things F1, including some off-track drama involving Kimi Antonelli’s new Mercedes road car, and Aston Martin selling off stock in their title F1 team. Join our F1 Fantasy league! P2T9BCKY606 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P2T9BCKY606 Have thou...

Yuki has finally been promoted to the senior team! Let's see if he can survive the curse of the second Redbull Seat. Some rookies steal a credit card and we got our first special liverlies. As well as the grass catches fires and Lando mows the grass. Besides that cars were on track but we wouldn't say they were racing. Overall race 3/10 race cars. Join our F1 Fantasy league! P2T9BCKY606 https://fa...

Oscar Piastri wins the Chinese Grand Prix! Join us this week on the Brakedown as we discuss the events of the Shanghai Grand Prix: from disqualifications, to unexpected polesitters, to Championship contenders and saboteurs, the second grand prix of the year more than delivered on the drama quotient of Formula 1.  Join our F1 Fantasy league! P2T9BCKY606 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/...

LET THE RAAAIN FALL DOWN! A wet weather Australian grand prix saw only fourteen cars finish the first race of the 2025 season. Join us on this week’s episode of the Brakedown as we chat the crashes and the heartbreaks for veteran and rookie drivers alike.  Join our F1 Fantasy league! P2T9BCKY606 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P2T9BCKY606 Have thoughts to share? Find us on social...

2025 DTS Review Ten episodes for ten teams, Drive to Survive’s Season 7 is upon us. After a whirlwind 2024, the challenge was on for Netflix to summarize the season, capture the stories, and hit our most expected points. Join us on this episode of The Brakedown as we chat our way through each episode. Have your own thoughts on Season 7? Leave us a comment on our socials!  Instagram: @brakedow...

It's that time of year again, the smell of exhaust is in the air, the sound of revving is on the wind, and the sight of Charles Leclerc in Ferrari red is- WAIT IS THAT LEWIS HAMILTON?  Join us in our first episode of 2025 to discuss each team’s new liveries, driver pairings, and expectations for the coming season. We have an Instagram now! Find us and let us know the team you think will make...

The checkered flag has been waived on the 2024 F1 Season, so let’s chat our highlights, lowlights, and hopes as we enter winter break.  We’ll be back in February to discuss the livery reveals, but if you’re missing us, check out our socials or send us your thoughts!  Find us on tiktok: Dani @thebrakedownpod Lucy @fortheloveofracing Email: thebrakedownpod@gmail.com See you next year! xx D...

And with that… the 2024 season comes to an end… That’s right, the final race of the season is DONE! We made it through!! Join us as we discuss the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in this week’s episode of the Brakedown. We’ll chat about the crashes and DNF’s, the surprising midfield constructor’s results, and of course celebrate McLaren’s WCC win.  Any thoughts you’d like to share? Send us an email or f...

Surprising penalties, cars crashing and falling apart, and points for Kick Sauber, the Qatar GP had us on the edge of our seats. Join us on this week’s episode of The Brakedown as we discuss the many controversies on-track and in the FIA stewards’ room. Any thoughts you’d like to share? Send us an email or find us on socials! Find us on tiktok: Dani @thebrakedownpod Lucy @fortheloveofracing Email:...

Checo partnering with Kitkat, Yuki getting stuck at the border, Piastri trying to park a tractor trailer… it’s been a hot minute since the last race in Brazil! This week, we discuss all of the above (and more!) on our Las Vegas GP episode of the Brakedown. Join us as we delve into the success of Mercedes, Max’s well-earned 2024 WDC title, and McLaren’s seemingly Icarus-esque downfall over the past...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… it was the most insane flip flopping of fortune we’ve seen this entire season. It was the Brazilian Grand Prix.  With consistent heavy rain, Brazil provided an absolutely wild ride for everyone involved this weekend. Join us on this episode of The Brakedown as we discuss the last-minute schedule changes, the unexpected Alpine podium, and Ma...

Crashes, penalties, arguments, oh my!  This weekend did not disappoint, with an unexpected race winner, multiple on track scuffles, and of course a big crash into turn one (would it even be the Mexico GP without one?). Join us as we discuss the Mexico City Grand Prix on this episode of The Brakedown, reviewing the ups and downs of the weekend, and their potential impacts on the ongoing champi...

A championship battle? In this economy? With another sprint weekend upon us, Austin brought much drama and excitement back to our lives after three weeks without F1. From more on-track battles between Lando and Max, to Ferrari's surge forward in the points, join us as we chat all things F1 in this Austin GP episode of The Brakedown. Find us on TikTok and share your thoughts on how this weekend wen...

Was this truly Daniel Ricciardo’s final race in Formula One? While McLaren pulls further ahead in the constructors championship, and Lando Norris chips away at Max Verstappen’s lead in the WDC, and the lights flash in what is considered the original night race in F1, the only real story on everyone’s mind this week has been Daniel Ricciardo’s impending replacement. We here at The Breakdown have ch...

After a couple weeks with no races, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix truly showed up. Join us as we discuss the surprising successes and failures of the weekend at Baku, from double rookie points, to a McLaren comeback, to some incredible on-track action and heartbreak.  Any thoughts you’d like to share? Send us an email or find us on socials! Find us on tiktok: Dani @thebrakedownpod Lucy @forthelov...

Anyone else having flashbacks to 2019? This week on our Monza GP episode of The Brakedown, join us as we get into the nitty gritty of the Williams driver swap, Ferrari’s unexpected strategy success, and McLaren’s confusing approach to team orders or lack thereof. *Please note that we were recording from two different location so forgive us if the audio isn’t to our usual standard* Find us on tikto...

After a long summer break, we’re back with an overview of the Dutch Grand Prix in zandvoort. Join us as we discuss the surprise turnaround of red bull and our predictions for the second half of the season.  Got any thoughts you’d like to share? Find us on socials at: @thebreakdownpod @fortheloveofracing See you next race! xx Dani and Lucy Sound Courtesy of music by audionautix.com F1 BR 07 In...

Ah yes, summer break, a time of peace and tranquility. Except I don’t know about you, but the sounds of race cars would hit pretty hard right about now… With summer break in full swing, join us on this mid-season review episode of The Brakedown as we reflect on each team’s progress so far this season. The first half of the season has been filled with excitement, from McLaren creeping closer to Red...

Wait, where are the cucumbers and hot stone massages? Oh, sorry you meant the OTHER Spa.  Welcome back to The Brakedown! This week, we discuss all the excitement of the Belgian Grand Prix, hosted at the Circuit du Spa Francorchamps.  Join us as we discuss the latest in contract news, FIA regulations updates, and the smooth sailing of the race itself (until, of course, George Russell’s po...

Does anyone have a knife to cut this tension?? Join us on this episode of The Brakedown as we discuss the contentious strategy decisions of McLaren and Red Bull in the Hungarian Grand Prix, as well as some controversial radio messages and a brief review of the Honda Dealer’s Indy Toronto race weekend!  What are your thoughts on the Hungarian GP? Let us know on socials, or send us an email wit...

We’re back! After a one-race hiatus due to car theft and wedding commitments, we are back at it with this week’s The Brakedown episode. Join us as we discuss McLaren’s strategy failures, Hamilton’s emotional win, and the fascinating tire wear at the British Grand Prix!  What are your thoughts on the Silverstone GP? Let us know on socials, or send us an email with the subject: “Silverstone Tho...

Iiiiit’s Brakedown time again! We’re back to the status quo with Max winning the Spanish Grand Prix, but who can complain with Lando Norris snagging his second career pole position? Join us as we discuss the sustained stress of contract talks, the surprising Mercedes results, and some thoughts on motorsports’ Olympic Games potential.  What are your thoughts? Let us know!  Find us on tikt...