The Starting Grid

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that went down at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Have Ferrari solidified themselves as the second best team on the grid behind Red Bull? Will Yuki Tsunoda build off of his stellar performance at his home race? Where do Ricciardo and Alton go from here? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that happened in the Australian Grand Prix. Did Ferrari make a mistake by letting Sainz go at the end of this season? What's going on with Mercedes? What really happened with Max Verstappen? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened in all three qualifying sessions at Albert Park in Melbourne. Has Yuki fully seperated himself as the No. 1 guy at RB? Is Sainz actually better than Leclerc? What's going on with Williams? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome rides solo and breaks down everything you need to know from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Does Ollie Bearman deserve a seat in F1 after his P7 finish? What do the RB's need to do to get a head start in the battle of the back markers? Which two teams will likely battle for P3 in the constructor championship this season? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Gri...

In this episode, Rome and Shane talk about everything that happened in all three qualifying sessions of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Will Oliver Berman get points in the race? Will Fernando Alonso get a podium tomorrow? Has the off-track drama been a bad look for F1 as a whole? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during the race at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Will Max be a top 3 driver ever if he wins a 4th Drivers Championship? Did Checo prove Shane wrong? Does Sainz need more love in the F1 community? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break everything down from all three qualifying sessions at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. What in the world is wrong with Alpine? What will the battle look like between RB and Williams in the midfield? Is the margin between Max Verstappen and the rest of the field closer than we think? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane give their drivers championship standings predictions from 10 to 1. Will Alton jump in the top 10? Will Lando earn a place in the top 5? Will Max Verstappen win his 4th consecutive title? Let's just say......things went haywire towards the end in the best way possible. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane give in-depth analysis on the constructors championship and who will come out on top. What will Alpine look like? Will McLaren take a step up? Will Red Bull stay on top? Plus, the guys give predictions for the bottom half of the Drivers Championship. Where with both Haas drivers end up? Will Ricciardo take a jump? Will Stroll take a step back? All that and more on t...

In this episode, Rome and Shane get a little sentimental and show their appreciation for Formula 1 and get you ready for their upcoming content this season.

In this episode, Rome and Shane put on their TV reviewer hats and break down everything that went down on Season 6 of Drive to Survive. Did Alpine and AlphaTauri get too much air time? What was the Ocon-Gasly beef really like? What was the best episode of the season? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull. What will each of their season's look like? Can McLaren get off to the right foot? What will be the fanfare surrounding Lewis and his final run at Mercedes? Will all roads lead back to Max Verstappen? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down Aston Martin and Ferrari, plus what both teams will look like in the 2024 season? What does Sainz need to do to prove he should be on the grid in 2025? Does Alonso still have what it takes to be a top driver in the sport? Will Leclerc need to prove he is one of the best drivers on the grid? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down the redesigned Visa Cash App RB Racing team and what their first season could look like. Will Daniel Ricciardo prove he is the top driver on the team and, perhaps, move up to a top team on the grid? Will Yuki finally prove why he is a Formula 1 driver this season? What will the new leadership look like? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Gr...

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down not one....not two....but THREE teams and talk about how each of their season's could go. Can Williams pick up where they left off at the end of last season? Will Valterri Bottas hang up the racing shoes at the end of the year? Will Alpine be consistent in their results? All that and a lot more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down Haas and what their 2024 season will look like? Will Magnussen and Hulkenberg even be at Haas by season's end? What is Ayao Komatsu's mindset as the team's new team principal? Should Haas sell the team sooner rather than later? All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down the (forget breaking) earth-shattering news that Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari in 2025. The two hosts try their best to answer all of the questions surrounding this move. What will Hamilton's legacy look like following this move to the Scarlet Red? What is the mindset of George Russell and Charles Leclerc in 2024? Who could possibly fill the s...

We are back, ladies and gentlemen! Rome and Shane recap the season that was with awards ranging from Team Principal of the Year and MVP (besides Max Verstappen). They are also joined by special guest, Max Lindenbaum! All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome breaks down everything that happened during all three qualifying sessions at the Circuit of the Americas. Will Max Verstappen get out of the hole he's put himself in? Will Charles Leclerc keep P1 and win Sunday's race? Or will we get another surprise winner? All that and more on this solo episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane analyze everything that happened during the Sprint Race and Regular Race at the Qatar Grand Prix. Will Piastri and Russell look to continue the momentum into the last part of the season? How controversial was the Lap 1 crash between the two Mercedes cars? Plus, they look ahead to what the Circuit of the Americas could bring in two weeks time. All that and more on this episode of the...

Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during Friday's qualifying sessions. What in the world is up with Sergio Perez? How shocking is Carlos Sainz's Q2 exit? Will McLaren rise to the occasion despite getting penalized by track limits? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome, Shane, and special guest Robbie Basel returns to discuss everything that transpired at the Marina Bay Circuit. Does the 4-way battle at the end give F1 fans hope? Has Carlos Sainz overtaken Charles Leclerc for the No. 1 driver title at Ferrari? Is Liam Lawson a lock to make the AlphaTauri seat in 2024? All that and more on this episode on The Starting Grid.

Rome and guest host Robbie Basel break down everything that happened at the Marina Bay Circuit. How important is it for the other nine teams on the grid to capitalize off of Red Bull's mistakes? Can Sainz get it done? Will Russell and Hamilton ruffle some feathers? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane break down everything that happened at the Italian Grand Prix. Will we ever see another dominant run of wins like this in Formula 1 ever again? How important is Sergio Perez's P2 for his confidence going into future races? Are we saying Sainz is the best driver at Scuderia Ferrari at this current time? All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during all three qualifying sessions at Monza. Will Sainz manage to keep his pole? What happened to Alpine? Will Alex Albon get a podium? Plus, the guys talk about their college football stories for Arizona State and Syracuse, respectively. All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.