The Switchback F1 Podcast

Graham and Luke return as F1's spring break is finally about to end. This week we talk: Ferrari's right of review being dismissed and the FIA essentially embarrassing their claim (1:38) Mercedes' technical reshuffle (20:10) Aston Martin Honda? (29:20) McLaren re-confirming their drive program? (35:18) Some interesting F1 targets regarding tyre performances between compounds (37:01) For...

Graham and Luke return as F1's unintended spring-break continues... This week: Some Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats (3:25) Potential investors for F1's new/existing teams (6:22) An impending technical reshuffle at Alpha Tauri and parts changes (9:31) How Oscar Piastri has already impressed McLaren (16:03) The possible replacement of Spa (22:10) Catching up on the F3 action Australia (29:00) As...

Graham and Luke return to talk, well, most things F1 related as F1's long break begins. This week we talk: The rule clarification on penalties being served in the pits (8:05) FIA's clampdown on pit-wall celebrations (9:39) Alex Albon's crash explained (11:37) Lando Norris' scathing Pirelli comments (14:51) Why Pierre Gasly avoided a ban and Logan Sargeant's crash into Nyck de V...

Graham and Luke return to review a mad ending to the Australian Grand Prix, including: The madness after the Magunssen crash (2:45) The 2nd race restart after the second red flag - Alonso and Sainz collide (9:44) The Alpine's collide (18:25) The grid's rearrangement, Haas, and the finishing order (21:12) Red Bull and Verstappen's job made easier by Mercedes boxing Russell (27:15) Merce...

Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond. This week: We talk about why Fernando Alonso's podium was reinstated (2:11) Aston Martin's chances of winning a race in 2023 (6:07) Tensions between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez (11:06) FIA'a invitation for F1 tyre suppliers bids (14:01) McLaren's technical changes: James Key out, and their new three-pronged leadership str...

Graham and Luke return to review the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Beginning with the absolute nonsense from the FIA and the stewards regarding Fernando Alonso's initial post-race penalty (recorded before the penalty was overturned on appeal, 1:25) Sergio Perez avenging his 2022 loss at Saudi by taking this one with both hands as Max Verstappen recovers to 2nd (15:22) George Russell's str...

Graham and Luke return on a quiet week to catch up in the world of F1. This week, we talk: F1's 'Alternate Tyre Allocation' qualifying format to be trialled twice in 2023, starting at Imola (2:03) F1 teams wanting to raise the dilution fund for an 11th entrant (6:08) Susie Wolff's appointment as Managing Director of the F1 Academy (12:38) Spain's final chicane finally removed (15:19) Red Bull and...

Graham and Luke return to break down the Bahrain Grand Prix as F1 2023 finally arrived. Beginning with Red Bull's dominant display (6:34) Aston Martin's arrival to the front and Alonso's heroics (15:12) Lance Stroll's recovery (24:37) Alfa Romeo finishing best of the rest through Bottas (28:35) Williams' surprising pace (31:41) Pierre Gasly salvaging points from P20 (37:29) Haas falling off on Sun...

It. Is. Time. Graham and Luke return to fire off their preseason predictions -- an elaborate way to preview the new season. Will the 2023 grid close up? (2:49) Biggest paddock argument in 2023? (5:07) Will we get the announcement of an 11th team, and if so, who? (7:40) Will we get a new track announcement? (11:12) Race we are most excited for (17:27) Best/worst race of the season (19:32) Best rook...

Graham and Luke return, just as the 2023 cars make their return to the track. This week, we talk: Some 2023 rule tweaks (3:38) Drive to Survive season 5 (18:58) Formula E in South Africa (37:02) Then, we dive into preseason testing, starting with the ominous Red Bull (38:37) Ferrari still looking like front-runners (41:34) Aston Martin poised to escape the midfield? (44:32) Alfa Romeo's quietly so...

Graham and Luke return as car launch season draws to a busy close. Starting with: Some encouraging early returns for Williams (1:57) McLaren's not exactly confident position (4:18) Aston Martin's hopeful challenger (22:08) Ferrari's quiet optimism (33:45) Mercedes back in black (51:26) Alpine's tidy package, aspirations and Ocon/Gasly (70:25) Ranking the F1 2023 liveries (98:49) Way too early car...

Graham and Luke return as car-launch season continues, starting with: Williams and what a successful season looks like for them, as well as areas of the car they're looking to improve upon (2:55) Alfa Romeo's 'brave' new launch and where it has looked to improve its car (20:50) Alpha Tauri and the range of improvement open to them after a disappointing 2022, as well as Yuki Tsunoda's objectives la...

Graham and Luke return as F1 2023 car launches kick off. Starting with Red Bull and Ford's collaboration and why it makes sense for both sides (2:18) FIA confirming 6 engine manufacturer entries for 2026 (21:19) What lies ahead for Honda in F1 (23:00) Audi buy Sauber stake (39:29) Red Bull's actual launch (40:07) Verstappen's EA deal (43:08) Daniel Ricciardo's comments on his F1 future (47:34) Mic...

Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond. This week... The concerning and increasing tension between F1 and the FIA (1:51) Alfa Romeo's new team principal...who isn't actually a team principal but he is (15:35) Sky F1's change of broadcasters (19:09) Title sponsor switch-up at Alfa Tauri/Alfa Romeo (25:39) Takeaways Fred Vasseur's media availability (32:08) Williams e-sports controv...

Graham and Luke return as the F1 off-season continues to trundle along... This week, we chat: F1 announcing their 23 race calendar, basically that nothing will replace the Chinese Grand Prix, leaving a month hole in the calendar, as well as some other track notes (5:15) F1's early chat about active aerodynamics (17:47) A string of F2 driver announcements and some other junior driver chatter (22:49...

Graham and Luke return to talk all things motorsport. Starting with the F1 opposition to Andretti's and GM's F1 entry (0:59) James Vowles being named as Williams' new team principal, what he inherits, the job before him, his connection to Mercedes and his own path (19:20) Season 5 of Drive to Survive (42:43) More 2023 car launch dates (47:23) F1 to stick to two race directors (49:55) Kevin Magnuss...

Graham and Luke return to discuss all things F1 and beyond. Including a bit of a story with new teams in F1, the FIA's stance versus F1's stance on new teams joining, and Andretti's bombshell collaboration with GM for an 11th entry (2:15) Some general driver chitter-chatter (30:47) Audi seeking a development driver by the end of 2023 ahead of their 2026 takeover of Sauber, Stoffel Vandoorne's F1 p...

Graham and Luke return after a quiet week of F1 news in the build up to the holidays. With it being a quieter week, we talk about a few miscellaneous topics/articles, including some technical insight on Alpha Tauri, McLaren and Aston Martin, we talk about the emerging former F2 driver shootout for a top IndyCar seat in 2024, some F3/F2 talk, and some general shite talk. Happy Holidays!

Graham and Luke return for another year of, well, shite talk. Today, we talk about: Adrian Newey's interview with The Race (3:10) McLaren's struggles with the F1 2022 tyres and their already stated target for 2023 (15:20) Some Alpine floor talk, the last minute rules changes they decided to bear (26:53) Mercedes discussion on how bouncing was breaking their engines, and a general talk about car ph...

Graham and Luke return to recap a wild F1 week and other news roundups, starting with: Fred Vasseur taking over at Ferrari (1:45) Andreas Seidl's move to Sauber, McLaren promote Andrea Stella (14:48) Williams parting with Jost Capito (34:27) F1 confirming the 2023 sprint venues, and other calendar/track news (48:26) Alex Palou named as reserve for McLaren, Mick Schumacher confirmed at Mercedes (62...

Graham and Luke return to review their pre season predictions: where things went right, where things went and everything else in between

Graham and Luke remember the 2022 F1 season through awards, including best driver, biggest screw up of the season, best race, best overtake and many more!

Graham and Luke return as the offseason officially begins. We talk this week: Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull announcement (5:45) Binotto rumours ramp up (9:47) The F1 Academy; what it does well and some problems that exist (21:43) F1 still toying with the thought of rear wheel arches to help with spray in wet conditions (42:10) F1 post season testing (51:03) F2 post season testing shaping the 2023 gr...

Graham and Luke return to break down the weekend's happenings at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Before that, we talk: Nico Hulkenberg's F1 return with Haas (3:40) Daniel Ricciardo's all but confirmed Red Bull return (9:37) Mick Schumacher's possible Mercedes role and why things didn't work out for him with Haas (12:46) A quick word on the Fred Vasseur-Ferrari links (24:16) An F2 recap at Abu Dhabi, inc...

Graham and Luke return to break down a busy weekend in Sao Paulo Starting with a manic Friday where Kevin Magnussen took his maiden pole position (3:34) Mick Schumacher's contrasting Friday (8:17) The Sao Paulo Sprint race: Alonso vs. Ocon, Russell vs. Verstappen and more (10:45) How George Russell taking his first victory in F1, as well as Verstappen and Hamilton colliding again (21:06) Ferrari s...