The Shakedown: An F1 and Motorsports Learning Podcast

The Shakedown Academy

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Hello, and welcome to The Shakedown: an F1 and motorsports learning podcast. We are Ellie, Hannah, and Moni here to learn about F1 and hopefully, many other motorsports series too. We are going to be talking F101, learning about the series that feed into F1, and getting to grips with some other motorsport series as well. Do we always stay on topic? We try. We’re so excited for you to come on the journey with us - if you have any questions or want to get in touch you can find us on Instagram @prettygirlf1club or on Twitter @pgf1c and follow us on on TikTok @pgf1c

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Kiwi Podiums, Groundhogs and Ponchos 06.06.2024

Join Hannah and Moni as they gear up for the Canadian GP, get your ponchos and groundhog counters ready!!! They break down the latest F1 news, livery changes coming??, the IndyCar Detroit GP caution fest (Marcus Armstrong got his first podium!), and Moni has to amend her cool-down lap from the last episode. Will a Canadian adopt Oscar Piastri before the GP?

The Curse is Broken? 30.05.2024

Monaco, Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600, Oh my! Hannah and Moni talk about Charles breaking the Monaco curse, the Indy 500 where Moni brings back the cool-down lap. Kyle Larson's attempt at the double, the F1 news of the week (will Esteban not drive in Canada?), and the media moments of the week.

Maidens in Monaco 28.05.2024

There were three maiden achievements reached in the principality during this F2 weekend. Hannah and Moni recap the F2 weekend in Monaco, the big moments, the shocking end to the feature race, and as always our Academy and Chromies of the weekend.

News and Upgrades 23.05.2024

Plenty of news and updates for you from around the F1 world and the wider world of motorsports today! Hannah and Ellie break down everything you need to know, including BREAKING NEWS live on air, as well as talking about what upgrades mean in the world of F1.

Shakedown Academy - F2 in Imola! 21.05.2024

F2 is BACK BABY and it absolutely did not disappoint. With Moni off on a work trip, Hannah and Ellie round up the weekend's chaos, with all the big things you need to know from the F2 weekend, as well as our Academy Awards and Chromies.

The Month of May 16.05.2024

Whew! It's a wild week in the world of F1 - so much news, so many results from other series, and just plenty going on! Hannah and Ellie recap everything you need to know, along with diving in to everything you can expect from the Month of May in Indycar (ft. a special recap from Moni on the Indy Road Course).

Mayhem and Miracles in Miami 09.05.2024

Miracles happen in Miami, everyone!!! Hannah and Moni recap the events that occurred at the Miami GP this last weekend and Hannah shares her experience working at the GP. Ellie sent a voice message that took the shape of a beautifully made tin foil hat again related to Haas seats, and Lando's first win!!!

Shakedown Academy - F1 Academy in the 305! 07.05.2024

Woooo we got girls back on track! Ellie and Moni cover an eventful weekend in Miami for the F1 Academy girls - including our Chromies and Academy Awards. Come and join us!

Media Week 02.05.2024

Whew! No Media Day in this episode - it's Media Week ! In this episode we cover all the news from around the world of motorsport - Hulk signing with Sauber, updates from the world of IndyCar, and Ellie gets vindicated for a wild theory from earlier in the year that isn't looking so wild anymore. Plus, we have a summary of news ahead of Miami this weekend (including girls on track!) and a s...

Racing Lines, Safety Cars and Touring Cars 25.04.2024

Whew! Plenty on the board today after an action-packed weekend in China. We discuss the new sprint format, the inconsistent penalty allocations, as well as celebrate social media and the wider news from around the motorsports world. Then we have a very exciting guest - Colin Garrett - American TCX 2023 champion chatting to us about touring cars, how he unwinds away from the race track, as well as...

F1 History - F1 and Covid 18.04.2024

We're back! Ahead of China this weekend the girls talk about the news from this week; Andretti's fancy new facility and plans, Fernando's new contract, as well as all the motorsports around the world this weekend. Then we discuss contract lengths, and then ahead of finally getting back to China this weekend we talk about exactly what went on in the F1 world during Covid.

Barriers and Brand Spanking New Sprint Rules 11.04.2024

Following an eventful race in Japan, we discuss all the news from around the F1 and motorsports world, before chatting about all our social media sensations this week. Then we discuss the different types of barriers around F1 tracks, then delve into the new 2024 Sprint Format from next weekend in China.

F1 Carbon Neutral 2030 03.04.2024

Gearing up for Japan GP weekend, Han and Moni cover the news of the week and found a new favorite person that is not on the grid in the social media moment of the week. We then talks about F1's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 and what is being done to reach this, like moving the Japan GP happening to April. You're not going to want to miss out!

Aussie Aussie Chaos 28.03.2024

Whew. What a weekend. Despite not having a set topic to focus on, there is so much to cover this week! We talk 4x WDC Sebastian Vettel, the tumultuous Australian GP (in detail) and introduce our new subsegment - the cooldown lap. We also cover IndyCar at The Thermal Club, why George's crash wasn't a Red Flag, then detail the history of the Spare Car. You're not going to want to miss ou...

Shakedown Academy - F2 Down Under! 26.03.2024

We come (recapping) from a land Down Under! We take you through the highs and lows of the F2 weekend - from a Mimi Webb-approved number of Red Flags, to all the people that Kylie Minogue'd (span) during the F2 weekend. Join us to hear a recap of all your favourite feeder series boys - and please leave us a comment on what you'd like to cover in this next little F2 break!

Season Beginnings 21.03.2024

We're back! Well, two out of three of us are at least. In this episode we discuss the wonderful fashion covers we've seen coming out the paddock today, as well as recapping learning moments from the Saudi Arabian GP. We also outline the new plans for Indycar this week at the Thermal Club for the not-quite-Million Dollar Challenge, before getting into the history of where and when F1 began...

Shakedown Academy - F2 Jeddah Weekend Breakdown 12.03.2024

Whew! Another F2 weekend already!?! What a treat! There's so much to discuss from this past weekend in the F2 paddock, not least, an honourable mention to the guy who didn't end up staying in the F2 paddock (proud of you Ollie!). With no main episode this week, join us as we discuss all things F2 from Jeddah.

Shakedown Academy - F1 Academy Jeddah Weekend Breakdown 12.03.2024

The girls are back!! It was so exciting to finally get to see the F1 Academy girls on track, and on an F1 race weekend no less. Here we discuss all the things we learned about F1 Academy, how it all went, and what exactly did happen to Doriane after the chequered flag.

Rainbow Road 07.03.2024

What's going on in the Red Bull camp? And what did Mohammed Ben Sulayem do to warrant investigation? And why, oh why, is this episode called Rainbow Road?! So many questions to be answered this week as Hannah, Moni and Ellie get in to all the multitudes of news from around the F1 and motorsport world. You are not going to want to miss it!

Shakedown Academy - F1 Academy Driver Profiles 05.03.2024

F1 Academy Driver profiles are here! We have all you need to know about all the girls who will be out on track this coming weekend - who is sponsoring their cars, what academies they're part of, as well as everything else you need to know! Now the only thing to choose is who's your favourite?!

Shakedown Academy - Bahrain F2 Feedback 05.03.2024

We made it! There were zooms on track! Here we discuss the F2 weekend in Bahrain - why did Kush Maini get disqualified? What's up with pit stops in F2?! And just what did happen with Jan Crawford's car this weekend?! All that and more in our first F2 recap episode.

To Sidepod or Not To Sidepod 29.02.2024

...that is the question?! This week we discuss all the fun happenings in F1, as well as a testing roundup, DTS summary and the best of social media. Then we get into a discussion around the sidepods - what do they do? What does it mean to have 'no' sidepods? Join us to find out more!

Shakedown Academy - F1 Academy 101 27.02.2024

The girls are back!! In this episode we cover everything you need to know about F1 Academy - before next week we do our F1 Academy driver profiles.

Fan Behaviour with Fan Behaviour! 22.02.2024

This week we are joined by the wonderful Zoe from Fan Behaviour: An F1 Podcast to talk all things F1 fans! We discuss how she got into F1, how she's found it in comparison to other fandoms she's been a part of, and what F1 needs to do in order to appeal more to their new fanbase. If you want to find the Fan Behaviour girls, you can find them on: Instagram: @fanbehaviourf1pod TikTok: @fanbe...

Pre-Season Testing 15.02.2024

In this episode, we are covering all our thoughts on the 2024 livery reveals. We discuss how much difference carbon fibre can actually make to car performance, before getting into what you can expect from pre-season testing! And the most important news - cars are back on track next week!!

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