The Grid Girls Formula: An F1 Podcast

George Russell is back on the top step! 🏆 The Austrian Grand Prix delivered incredible racing, strategic drama, and one of the best wheel-to-wheel battles of the season between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. In this episode, we're breaking down everything that happened in Austria, including: 🏎️ George Russell's second win of the season 🏎️ Why Ferrari's three-stop strategy didn&#39...

Ever wondered why Formula 1 cars make pit stops when the tyres still look fine? In this episode of Grid Girls Formula, we're breaking down one of the most important parts of Formula 1 strategy: tyres and pit stops. You'll learn: 🏎️ Why F1 tyres wear out so quickly 🏁 The difference between soft, medium, hard, intermediate and wet tyres 🔴 Why teams don't always choose the fastest tyre...

Lewis Hamilton is finally a Ferrari race winner. After months of questions, pressure, and near misses, Hamilton delivered his first victory in red at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, becoming Ferrari's first race winner since Carlos Sainz's victory in Mexico in 2024 and the oldest Formula 1 race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970.In this episode of Grid Girls Formula, we break down Ferrari'...

The Monaco Grand Prix delivered far more drama than anyone expected. After a chaotic qualifying session that saw several frontrunners lose out, rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli started from pole position and produced a flawless drive to secure another dominant Formula 1 victory. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar battled power unit issues all afternoon on his way to a remarkable first F1 podium, Lewis Hamilto...

The Canadian Grand Prix gave us everything: rain chaos, strategy disasters, rising stars, emotional radio messages, and one of the most iconic podiums that is sure to go down in history. This week, I’m breaking down the biggest storylines from Montréal — including the growing tension between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton’s strongest weekend of the season, McLaren’s...

Formula 1 is one of the most luxurious sports in the world—think champagne, yachts, Monaco, and designer brands. But at the same time, it’s loud, chaotic, dangerous, and physically brutal. So how did those two worlds collide? In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we break down the evolution of luxury in Formula 1—from the early days of wealthy “gentleman racers” in the 1950s to the global, bi...

What a way to return to racing. After a month-long break, Formula 1 is back — and the 2026 Miami Grand Prix delivered chaos, strategy drama, and a major shift in the championship narrative. In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we break down everything that happened across the weekend — from a misleading sprint race to a shocking qualifying session and a race full of incidents, comebacks, and...

In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we’re breaking down aerodynamics 101 — one of the most important (and fascinating) elements of Formula 1.From the early days of F1 to today’s cutting-edge designs, we walk through:🏁 What aerodynamics actually is (and why pressure matters)🏁 How downforce keeps cars stuck to the track🏁 The tradeoff between downforce vs drag🏁 Why flow separation can ruin...

Formula 1 has entered a brand new era with the 2026 regulations — but this isn’t the first time the sport has completely reinvented itself. In this episode, we’re breaking down how F1 regulations have evolved from the very beginning — from the early days with barely any rules, to the high-tech, highly regulated sport we see today. We walk through the major eras of Formula 1 and the rule changes th...

In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we break down the technical issue behind one of the biggest crashes of the season so far, how it may lead to a rules changes, and what it reveals about how modern F1 cars are being driven. We dive into:The concept of super clipping and why it’s becoming a real safety concernThe Bearman crash and how super clipping played a roleThen we get into the racing...

In Formula 1, performance isn’t just about speed — it’s about balance. In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we’re diving deep into F1 car setup and how teams configure their cars to extract maximum performance from both the driver and the track. From suspension geometry and tire pressure to aerodynamics, brake balance, and differential settings, every adjustment plays a role in how the car h...

Kimi Antonelli makes history in Shanghai with a record-breaking pole and his first Formula 1 win. In this episode, we break down the entire Chinese Grand Prix weekend — from sprint race strategy and Ferrari’s strong pace to Mercedes’ dominance and a chaotic race featuring DNFs, safety cars, and standout performances across the grid. We also cover: Key battles and strategy calls Ferrari vs Mercedes...

The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway, and the Australian Grand Prix gave us plenty to talk about. In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we break down everything that happened during the season-opening race in Melbourne, including Mercedes locking out the front row with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari’s frustrating strategy decisions, and the impact of the new battery bo...

In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we break down how tires actually work in Formula 1 — and why F1 tyres generate maximum performance when they’re almost sliding. We cover:How F1 tyres are selected and the primary tires used on the gridWhat slip angle and slip ratio meanHow tyres affect lateral and longitudinal accelerationWhat a G-G diagram shows about a car’s performanceWhy drivers live...

Formula 1 is a sport built on speed, precision, and history — and nowhere is that history clearer than in the record books. In this episode of Grid Girls Formula, we’re diving into the records that define the sport: from legendary win totals and pole position dominance to the strange, surprising, and sometimes untouchable stats that shaped entire eras of racing. We’ll explore how drivers like Lewi...

The 2026 Formula 1 season is ushering in one of the biggest technical resets in modern F1 history. In this episode, we break down the new regulations shaping the future of the sport — from lighter, more agile cars and active aerodynamics to sustainable fuels and a major shift toward electric power. We’ll talk about what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact racing, overtaking, and st...

In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula , we take you back to the very first Formula 1 World Championship race at Silverstone in 1950. With King George VI in attendance, Alfa Romeo’s legendary Alfetta 158 on the grid, and icons like Giuseppe Farina, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Enzo Ferrari shaping motorsport history—this was the start of F1 as we know it. We’ll dive into: 🏎 The story of F1’s inaugur...

The Hungarian Grand Prix did not disappoint! In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, I'll break down all the action from a surprisingly spicy race weekend in Budapest—from Leclerc’s radio meltdowns and team strategy blunders to the McLaren boys going head-to-head in a nail-biting final stint. We also talk driver announcements (Max is staying, but what about Lawson?), summer break contract s...

Welcome back to The Grid Girls Formula! In this episode, I'll break down the chaotic and rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, from Oscar Piastri's stellar weekend to Hamilton’s wild qualifying woes. We also preview what to expect from the Hungarian GP and dive into this week’s Technical Tidbit: how air density and elevation at Spa-Francorchamps impacts F1 cars — from cooling systems to turbo p...

Welcome back to The Grid Girls Formula! I know, I know — this Canadian Grand Prix recap is coming in a little late (blame travel), but I promise it's worth the wait. In this episode, we’re diving into:– The chaos of Montreal: from Albon’s exploding car to McLaren’s missed podium– A fiery F1 Academy weekend with fierce rivalries and drag race drama– A technical tidbit on what F1 cars are actual...

It’s been a minute — but I’m back! In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula , we’re catching up on everything you might have missed in F1 lately. I start with some life updates (hi, hello 👋) and explain what’s been going on behind the scenes. I also give a quick update on the Canada recap (yes, it’s still coming!) and why I’m skipping Austria. Then, we dive into the huge story: Christian Horner...

Welcome back to The Grid Girls Formula ! I’m your host Zoe, and in this episode we’re diving into all the action (and drama!) from the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. From Verstappen’s controversial contact and triple pit stops to Leclerc’s epic podium and Hamilton’s tough race, there’s no shortage of chaos to unpack. We also get into the latest F1 tech news — including updated wing flexibility rules and...

Buckle up for a wild Monaco GP weekend recap — from Leclerc’s redemption arc to chaotic crashes, penalties, and surprise rookie performances. In this episode of The Grid Girls Formula, we break down every session from FP1 to the race, unpack strategy drama, and spotlight Isack Hadjar’s stunning quali performance. 🚨Plus, don’t miss our deep dive into how Formula 1 pit stops really work — the roles...

This weekend at Imola had everything—a dramatic qualifying session, chaotic pit stops, and a race full of surprises. We break down a jam-packed GP starting with Tsunoda’s terrifying flip at Variante Villeneuve and Colapinto’s rough return to the grid. From the tight, twisty nature of Imola’s track to Ferrari’s strategy rollercoaster and the rise of Piastri, this episode covers it all. We talk abou...

This week, we dive into one of Formula 1’s boldest technical experiments: the legendary six-wheeled Tyrrell P34. Why did Tyrrell build a car with four front tires? Did it work? And why did it ultimately disappear from the grid? We break down the engineering behind the innovation, its on-track performance, and why Goodyear pulled the plug. We also unpack the drama unfolding at Alpine — from Franco...