Best Formula 1 Grid Talk Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Hungary Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 1:03:09

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Join Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they give their driver ratings for the 200th McLaren Grand Prix victory in F1. From contentious moves under braking to alternate strategies to get the upper hand, join your hosts as they give each driver a rating out of 10 for their whole competitive weekend. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk …

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The Science Behind Female Racers feat. Dr. Emma Ross 27:46

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What does it really take to train the fastest women in motorsport? Dr. Emma Ross, co-founder of The Well HQ and lead physiologist behind the F1 Academy Driver Development Guide, joins us to unpack the science. We dive into the key physiological differences between male and female athletes, how those impact training and performance, and what it mean…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Recap 22:06

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Hungary, aka "Monaco without walls," lived up to its name but we still had plenty of excitement thanks to Lando and Oscar's divergent strategies and some midfield standouts. Tune in to chat all things Ferrari, Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull, Gabi Bortoleto's stellar drive, Aston Martin's renaissance, and more. Happy silly season! Watch the vide…

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Hungary GP Debrief 2025 | Alex Jacques joins us to talk through a brilliant Budapest battle 44:56

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Christian Hewgill and F1 commentator Alex Jaques debrief a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix. ***SPOILERS FOLLOW*** Surely it can’t be a one stop? Can it? Well it turns out, it can! Lando wins in Hungary but could Oscar have won it? Should Leclerc have won it? Is Lewis Hamilton ACTUALLY useless? (Spoiler. We don’t think so.) And is it all doom and glo…

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2025 Hungary Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 40:29

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Join host Tom Horrox with panelists George Howson, Dev Tyagi, and Owain Medford as the team breaks down a strategic masterclass at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where redemption arcs, rising stars, and a much needed victory took centre stage. Aston Martin finally delivered, bringing home a hefty points haul and showing a flash of the form finally. Liam…

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2025 Hungarian Grand Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:28

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Join host Tom Horrox and panelist George Howson as they look ahead to the twists, turns, and tyre talk of the Hungarian Grand Prix – where overtaking is rare, but chaos is never off the table. In this episode, the team breaks down the chances of every squad on the grid, from front-runners to midfield maybes, and debates who’s most likely to shine a…

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Hungarian GP Preview | "Now every race is crucial" | Plus groundbreaking new game and your questions answered 50:10

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Betty is back! And so is Christian to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. This one feels a little chaotic. We’ve got chat about all the latest F1 news including Max (seemingly) staying at Red Bull. Plus we answer your questions, which takes quite a rogue turn. Plus how is your knowledge of Hungary’s only ever F1 driver? Christian has a new game for B…

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2025 Belgium Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 1:23:22

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Join Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they give their driver ratings for a sodden to sunny Spa. From unlikely sprint victors to daring moves in the wet for the lead and everything in between, join them as they rate each drivers whole weekend out of ten! Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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Belgian Grand Prix Recap 23:04

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Spa is a classic for a reason, and it gave us a good show. Rain, teammate championship battles, a Max sprint victory, a vintage Lewis drive, and more. Plus a quick Hungarian GP preview as we head into next weekend! Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and Y…

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Belgian GP 2025 Debrief | With Molly Hudson in Belgium 42:43

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Christian Hewgill is joined by Molly Hudson, Motorsport writer at The Times, to debrief the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. *** SPOILERS FOLLOW*** There was rain. And there was a long old wait. But we got some action eventually! Oscar Piastri extended his title lead with a crucial pass after the race restart. Lewis Hamilton’s still got it. And the midfiel…

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2025 Belgium Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 38:11

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Join host Tom Horrox with Jonah Gould as they unpack all the action from Spa-Francorchamps and the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix – a race that had everything from weather delays to wheel-to-wheel drama. In this episode, the team dives into McLaren’s dominant 1-2 finish and Oscar Piastri’s decisive move on Lando Norris that sealed a career-defining victor…

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2025 Belgian Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 40:00

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After 3 weeks away, Formula 1 is back this weekend for another Spa break in Belgium. Join George, Ruby and Tom as they cover what makes the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps a unique track in F1 and ask who is likely to master the tricky conditions at one of racing's most iconic venues. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on P…

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Belgian GP Preview | With Matt off of Matt and Tommy! 54:55

15d ago54:55

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We are joined by podcasting royalty and one of the few people in the world to appear in more podcasts than Christian Hewgill and Greg James. Yes it’s Matt Gallagher, the Matt part of Matt and Tommy. Matt joins Christian to not only see how an inferior F1 podcast operates, but also preview the Belgian Grand Prix. We talk Horner’s sacking, Max to Mer…

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Let's Talk About the First Half of the F1 Season 20:50

20d ago20:50

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The first half of the F1 season is in the books... so what just happened? From unexpected flops to surprise glow-ups, I'm breaking down the biggest moments, dynamics, and driver performances that defined the year so far. Also tune in for some of the latest headlines. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collectio…

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Christian Horner Fired... What's Next for Red Bull and Max Verstappen? 24:07

23d ago24:07

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Christian Horner is out... so what happens now? In this episode, Tiggy unpacks the shockwaves from Horner’s firing and what it means for Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s future, and more. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagra…

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Horner Sacked | EMERGENCY POD | ft Will Buxton 44:09

29d ago44:09

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Betty Glover, Christian Hewgill and Will Buxton (by the pool in Florida once he’s woken up) react to the major breaking F1 news. After 20 years Christian Horner has been sacked as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. So what comes next for Red Bull? What’s happened? And what does thus mean for a certain Max Verstappen? Want to go to an F1 race? Chris…

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Christian Horner Has Been Fired! | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 44:51

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Christian Horner is no more at Red Bull Racing! Join your host Tom Downey alongside Owain Medford, Tom Horrox and Jawad Yaqub in this impromptu episode of Grid Talk to dissect the news of Horner's shock departure from Red Bull. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GridTalkuk Thank y…

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2025 Britain Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 1:04:33

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Time for something a bit different from Grid Talk! Today Tom Downey makes his return to the microphone alongside Jawad Yaqub as they grade each driver from the 2025 British Grand Prix out of 10. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GridTalkuk Thank you to Hollie Eagle, Jared Bradley…

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British Grand Prix Recap 17:24

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RAIN ALWAYS DELIVERS! So much to discuss, from Lando's dream Sunday and Nico Hulkenberg's maiden podium to whether Oscar's penalty was fair... Could Nico's dominance bore fans? Why was the cooldown room so awkward? Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and Y…

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Sensational Silverstone Stunner! | British GP Debrief 38:19

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There was rain, there was fast and frantic over-taking, there was controversy and there were surprises. The 2025 British Grand Prix had it all. *** SPOILERS FOLLLOW*** Betty and Christian debrief an emotional British GP. Lando takes his first ever home win, Oscar fumes as he’s denied by a penalty. And Hulk FINALLY has his podium. The gang give thei…

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2025 Britain Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 40:38

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A sensational slippery Silverstone provided what is potentially the race of the year, with a first-time podium stander, big crashes and a home hero finally getting his first victory in the UK. Join George, Ruby, Owain, and Dev as they summarise what has been a modern classic in Formula 1. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Suppo…

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The Fast & Curious ft Ollie Bearman LIVE at Silverstone 2025 45:31

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We bring The Fast & The Curious to one of our favourite places on earth; the mains stage at Silverstone. There we're joined by Ollie Bearman to discuss his first British Grand Prix weekend as a full time F1 driver, his love of Taylor Swift and meeting the Prime Minister. We also get his dad involved in the chat before security escort Ollie off the …

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Alex Albon | LIVE from Williams’ Fan Zone Part 2 22:36

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We’re back with Part 2 of our crossover with the wonderful people at Williams Racing. Betty and Christian are on stage hosting their 2025 London fanzone and Alex Albon has dropped by! There’s all the usual Albon TFATC chaos including an exclusive insight in to his washing habits. Plus we send Christian back in to the crowd to put their questions to…

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LIVE from Williams’ Fan Zone | James Vowles & Jenson Button | Part 1 49:38

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The Fast And The Curious has teamed up with Williams’ racing to host a special live episode of the pod from the Williams Fan Zone in London! Betty and Christian are joined on stage at Piccadilly Circus by Williams Team Principal James Vowles and 2009 World Champion and Williams ambassador Jenson Button! Expect chaos as we dive in to the crowd to pu…

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2025 British Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:55

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Formula 1 heads home for the British Grand Prix this weekend, but will McLaren keep their incredible run in 2025 going at Silverstone? George, Owain, Kristin and Alex take a look ahead to a circuit that always produces drama, as the teams and drivers look to go into the Summer break on a high. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk …

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Austrian Grand Prix Recap feat. Emily Selleck 49:44

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Where to begin...?! Tiggy is joined by Emily Selleck, senior writer for Motorsport. Austria delivered a show. They thank McLaren for letting their drivers race, discuss the Max/Kimi incident, Ferrari upgrades, Yuki's seat, George's contract, Williams' disaster, and much more. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats …

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Austrian GP 2025 Debrief | Drama in the Styrian Sun! 45:24

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Betty Glover and Christian Hewgill debrief all the drama from the Styrian sunshine as the Austrian Grand Prix throws up another fantastic race. ****SPOILERS FOLLOW**** Just how impressive was Lando’s win? Where does this leave the title battle. What are Red Bull going to do about the second seat - and sensational Sauber! Don’t forget we’ve got bran…

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2025 Austria Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 38:53

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The championship fight continues in Austria as Lando Norris wins for the first time at the Red Bull Ring! A double points finish for Sauber and strong result for Liam Lawson shook up the midfield whilst Red Bull suffer a pointless weekend.Join Ruby Price and Owain Medford for our review of the Austrian Grand Prix. Follow us on our socials: https://…

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Oscar Piastri & James Vowles | Austrian GP Preview 46:27

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Not a bad lineup right? James Vowles talks to Christian about his new Williams contract and answers your absolutely mad questions. Plus pod favourite and championship leader Oscar Piastri is back. Get ready meme fans, a previous appearance on the show is about to come back to haunt him! We’ve also got three big announcements! You can buy our new me…

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2025 Austria Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 37:35

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Formula 1 returns to Europe this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix! George, Sophia, Louis and Owain ask whether Red Bull get back to the top step at their home race, if McLaren will resume their incredible run in 2025 and if Mercedes can repeat their heroics here from 12 months ago in our Austrian GP Preview! Follow us on our socials: https://lin…

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Is the F1 Movie Good? My Honest Thoughts 27:02

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Tiggy's answering all your questions about the NYC premiere, the movie, whether it treats women fairly, and much more... Thank you Marriott Bonvoy for the experience of a lifetime at the premiere. Substack article Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and Yo…

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Canadian Grand Prix Recap 16:41

2M ago16:41

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What a race in Canada! Formula 1 returns with an incredible show. From the late-race McLaren incident and Mercedes' dominant double podium to Max and George's continuing beef... Plus some thoughts on the 2026 F1 calendar. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon…

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2025 Canada Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:08

2M ago34:08

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It’s time for another episode of Grid Talk as host Tom Horrox is joined by panelists Owain Medford and resident Canadian Jonah Gould to break down all the drama from the Canadian Grand Prix. In this episode, we dive into another action-packed weekend in Montreal: surprise performances, strategy curveballs, and team mate collisions go hand in hand. …

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Canada GP 2025 Debrief 28:54

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Betty and Christian debrief the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. SPOILERS FOLLOW *** It finally happened. The McLarens make contact. So what happened and where does Lando go from here? Is it all over for the championship? And is Max still in it? Plus more Hulk heroics, where is Yuki? And why is Christian singing about a Brazilian football team Hosted on A…

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2025 Canada Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 40:33

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As we head into round 10 of the season, you'd be forgiven for thinking the story of the season is that we are living in a McLaren head to head fight for the championship. Whilst that is true, there's so much more to talk about! Will Max Verstappen receive a race ban, how are Ferrari 2nd and who will be driving the Aston Martin? Join Ruby Price, Geo…

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Canadian GP Preview 2025 FT Sky Sports' Simon Lazenby 40:00

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Betty, Greg and Christian are back to look ahead to this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. This week Sky Spots F1 presenter Simon Lazenby talks about his 15 years presenting the sport, his new book Pressure and if that wasn’t enough his documentary Hill which is coming soon to Sky. Plus why Simon and the gang fancy Lando to bounce back in Montreal, th…

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Wrist Watch, Race Bans & Canada: This Week in F1 21:44

2M ago21:44

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Back with a shorter episode from my new LA setup! This week we’re talking Lance Stroll’s lingering wrist injury, Cadillac’s driver rumors, Max’s hypothetical race ban, and Yuki’s future. Plus, some fun sponsor news and a quick Canadian GP preview, including the infamous Wall of Champions and my hot takes for the weekend. Watch the video episode on …

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Spain GP 2025 Debrief ft. Crofty! 55:19

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Betty is joined by Sky Sports F1's David Croft, better known as 'Crofty', to debrief the Spanish GP! They discuss Oscar Piastri keeping his cool to grant him his 5th win of the season, the aftermath of Max Verstappen losing his cool, Nico Hülkenberg's 5th place finish, Lewis Hamilton's post race interview, and much more!! Follow Crofty: Instagram: …

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Spanish Grand Prix Recap 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Nine out of twenty-four races down... Is the FIA trolling Red Bull? Did Max do that on purpose? Why didn't Aston Martin have a reserve driver? What about the Ferrari team orders? Should Isack Hadjar be in the Red Bull seat? Lots to discuss in the world of Formula 1 this weekend... Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sw…

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2025 Spain Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 36:13

2M ago36:13

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Despite a late safety car, Mclaren managed to flex their cars to another 1-2 with Oscar Piastri finishing ahead of his teammate Lando Norris and a surprise podium appearance for Charles Leclerc. A divisive penalty for Max Verstappen relegated the four time world champion to 10th after coming together with Mercedes' George Russell! Join Ruby Price, …

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Spanish GP preview FT Jenny Walser from HEARTSTOPPER! 35:06

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Greg and Christian are joined by a celebrity F1 fan. Jenny Walser gives us some gossip on the new Heartstopper film… But most importantly talks to us about her love for F1 and bumping in to our presenters at festivals. Plus we’ve got a preview of the Spanish Grand Prix as Christian Hewgill tries to make front wing chat not dull, but ends up making …

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Lia Block: Live From Miami 7:48

2M ago7:48

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Tiggy sat down with Lia Block in Miami to discuss all things Netflix and what a second season in F1 Academy means. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Ma…

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2025 Spain Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 43:14

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Join host Tom Horrox with panelists Owain Medford and Phillip Matthew as they gear up for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. In this episode, the team dives into McLaren’s recent momentum and whether they can keep their edge in Barcelona, while also asking if Ferrari can replicate their Monaco magic on Spanish soil. We also discuss the FIA’s new t…

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Monaco Grand Prix Recap: Live From Monaco 36:21

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Join Tiggy to break down all the was the Monaco Grand Prix IN PERSON! We dive into the experience and the racing –– everything from the Red Bull Energy Station and garage, broadcast BTS, Lando's incredible weekend, whether or not the two mandatory pit stops made a difference, and much more. The biggest thank you to Pepe Jeans, Alice, and Red Bull f…

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Monaco GP 2025 debrief 29:39

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Christian stops off on his way to the train station in Monaco to debrief an unusual 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. He’s not loitering in a street alone, that would be weird. With Betty stuck in an airport in Germany and Greg in a field in Liverpool we have an expert reserve driver. The Times Motorsport Reporter Molly Hudson. We chat about the two pit stop…

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2025 Monaco Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 39:46

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McLaren ended their winless run at Monaco, with Lando Norris mastering the streets of Monte Carlo to boost his title hopes. Did the two-stop rule work, though? George Howson and Owain Medford analyse one of the strangest Monaco GPs in recent memory on Grid Talk. Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridtalkuk Support us on Patreon: https://w…

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Why McLaren’s New Livery Means More Than You Think feat. Chief Marketing Officer Lou McEwen 17:32

3M ago17:32

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This week, Tiggy sits down with Lou McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, for a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s stunning new livery debuting in Monaco. Tiggy and Lou dive into the strategy, storytelling, and collaboration that brought the look to life. Plus, Lou shares how McLaren approaches partnerships like OKX, why livery desig…

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Williams podium? | New pit stop rules! | Charles home win? | 2025 Monaco GP Preview 40:52

3M ago40:52

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Could Williams actually be on the podium? Will Charles win at home? Is Max still in the title hunt? Christian Hewgill is joined by The Times F1 writer Molly Hudson to preview the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. We’ll explain why you’ll see more pitstops this year and our take on whether Monaco should even be on the calendar in the first place! Follow Molly…

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2025 Monaco Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 36:26

3M ago36:26

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After a surprisingly entertaining race at Imola, Formula 1 fans will be hoping a two-stop Monaco race can deliver some more action this weekend. George, Alex, Sophia and Kristin look forward to the jewel in the crown of F1's season and predict who is looking good for a successful Sunday drive around the streets of Monte Carlo Follow us on our socia…

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap feat. BBC Journalists Holly Samos and Sarah Holt 1:01:14

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F1's back in Europe and it feels so good! Imola, perhaps in its final year for some time, gave us a show that hopefully makes a case for its return... Tiggy is joined by F1 journalists and hosts of the BBC's F1: Back at Base podcast, Holly Samos and Sarah Holt. They discuss Yuki's horrifying crash, Max's turn one move, Franco Colapinto's (re)debut,…