The Starting Grid

In this episode, Shane and Rome dissect the narratives surrounding Lando Norris' championship win, Ferrari's major downfall, Williams' major rise, and what next season could look like. All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dive into all of the action in the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix (apologies for being late to the party). Will Max's tantrums continue into the next few races? Where does Isack Hadjar fit into the 2025 rookie class? Who is McLaren's number one driver? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dive into everything that happened during this year's Monaco Grand Prix. Should the FIA fix the race to make it more enjoyable or should they keep it traditional? How good can the Racing Bulls be after their strong outing? Can Alpine put the pieces together? Also, stay tuned because Shane has an all-time fumble that you don't want to miss. All that and more...

In this episode, co-host Shane Holcombe makes his long-awaited return to The Starting Grid Podcast! Shane gives his thoughts on the tumultuous 2025 season so far, and the guys discuss all things Imola. Oh, and don't worry, Shane's trademark jabs at Rome and American sports analogies are back in full effect. All that and more on this wild episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome recaps every storyline that you need to know from the Australia and China Grands Prix. What does McLaren need to do to comfortably win both titles? Can Kimi Antonelli continue his successful streak into Japan and beyond? What can Ferrari do to bounce back from an up-and-down start to their season? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are BACK and we are back with a good one. It's the episode you've been waiting for all season long. It's the predictions for the 2025 Drivers and Constructors Standings. Rome and guest co-host, Robbie Basel, take you into their thought process for each selection and how they got there. Is Williams underrated or overhyped? Where does the young crop fall in the d...

In this episode, Shane and Rome recap a wild season in Formula 1 by giving their awards for 2024. From Most Disappointing Driver of the Year all the way up to MVP, the guys give their winners for each award and explain why. It was a fun season this year, and we thank you for listening all season long. For now, enjoy this episode and we will see you in 2025.

In this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Shane and Rome begin their offseason coverage with a deep dive into Red Bull's driver movements now that Sergio Perez and Red Bull have parted ways . They also talk about the completed driver lineup for 2025 and give their favorite pairing and an underrated pairing. Plus, Rome talks about the recent changing of the guard in Formula 1 and the new driver...

In this episode, Rome and Shane dive into everything that happened during the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil. Was today's drive from Max Verstappen his signature moment? Where does Alpine and V-CARB go from here after their outstanding performances? Will Lando Norris ever win a World Drivers Championship in his career? All that and more on an action-packed episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that transpired in Mexico for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Where did the homegrown driver, Sergio Perez, finish in this race? Will Ferrari continue to be this dominant for the rest of the season? How does Max Verstappen's rare 20-second penalty factor into a contentious championship fight? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid P...

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened in Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix. How does this 1-2 from Ferrari help set them up for success for the rest of the season? Where does Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes go from here? Did Verstappen reassert himself as the most skilled driver on the grid? Plus, stay tuned for a fun baseball segment at the end of the show....

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened in Baku. Why does Rome think that Piastri is already fully developed? Can Ferrari have a legitimate chance at jumping Red Bull for second place in the Constructors' Championship? Is Franco Colapinto too talented for the Alpine and Kick Sauber seats for 2025? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that went down at Monza. What is wrong with McLaren? Will Leclerc's win bring Ferrari back in the championship fight? How did Franco Colapinto fare in his first race as a Formula 1 driver? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Rome and Shane analyze Lando Norris's convincing win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Plus, what has gone wrong for Max Verstappen? Should Mercedes and Ferrari have a place in the championship fight? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and guest host Ethan Ignatovsky break down everything that happened at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix as well as the hot topics circulating the sport within the last 24 hours. Will Sainz be a good fit at Williams? Who was to blame for Russell's disqualification? What do McLaren and Ferrari need to do during the summer break to get themselves ready for Zandvoort? All that...

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Who was to the blame for the controversial radio messages from McLaren? Why was Verstappen angry on the radio? Is it now or never for the Scuderia Ferrari team? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dissect all of the chaos that happened at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. Does Lewis Hamilton's win prove that Mercedes is fully in the hunt? When will the excuses end for McLaren? Is this season already better than 2021? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that transpired during the Austrian Grand Prix, as well as give a preview for the British Grand Prix. Does McLaren have a right to be in this championship fight? Who has more pressure headed into Silverstone: Mercedes or Ferrari? Who will finish higher in the Constructors Championship: Haas or Alpine? All that and more on this JAM-PACKED episode o...

In this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Rome and Shane discuss everything that happened during the Spanish Grand Prix as well as preview the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Is this season Max Verstappen's best since 2021? Does Mercedes look like a top team on the grid with their new upgrades? Should Lando Norris feel disappointed about getting 2nd place? All that and more on th...

In this episode, Rome and Shane give a brief overview of the newly unveiled regulations for the 2026 season. What will these regulations mean for competitive racing as a whole? Which teams could rise and fall? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that transpired at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Was Logan Sergeant properly prepared for F1? How did Mercedes and Ferrari manage to fumble the bag? Should there be a change in how fans approach the "Driver of the Day" award? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that happened during the 70th edition of the Monaco Grand Prix. Was Kevin Magnussen at fault for the big crash on Lap 1? Does Charles Leclerc's win at his home race reintroduce him into the conversation of the top drivers on the grid? Is Oscar Piastri the best thing to happen to Lando Norris? All that and more on this episode of the Starting G...

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. How was Rome's experience watching the race live and in-person? Have Rome and Shane changed their minds on Yuki Tsunoda? What has to be the mindset for Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren with Monaco coming up next week? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

On this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during the Miami Grand Prix. Will Lando's win help push McLaren to long-term success? Should Piastri be happy with his performance today? Where does Mercedes go from here?

In this episode, Rome and Shane dissect everything that happened at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. What does McLaren need to do to get into the top 5 on a consistent basis? What happened with Hamilton and Alonso? What was Stroll doing? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.