Best Formula 1 Grid Talk Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Driver Grades Part 1 | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 43:37

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The results are in but which drivers exceeded expectations? Who needs to go back to the simulator? And who should know better by now? Join Ruby Price and Louis Edwards for part 1 of Grid Talk's 2025 F1 season driver grades. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy our new …

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Lando Norris' Story To Becoming Champion In His Own Words | All Our Top Moments 38:17

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Welcome to the first in our series of The Fast And Curious GOLD, our way of helping you get through the Formula 1 winter break. We've had tons of chats over our three seasons with all the biggest drivers and names from the sport, and every week we will shine a light on some of those top moments that you may have missed. First off, we are looking ba…

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2025 Formula 1 Season Review Live Show! | Part 2 | 2026 Predictions w/ Karun Chandhok and Sam Ryder 51:21

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We are still London with a live audience to look back at the 2025 Formula 1 season, with a whole lot of silliness thrown in too of course. Greg, Betty and Christian are joined by superstar musician Sam Ryder and Sky Pad guru Karun Chandhok. In Part 2, Karun gives us his insight on Dr Helmut Marko's departure from the Red Bull team given his time as…

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2025 Formula 1 Season Review Live Show! | Part 1 | w/ Sam Ryder and Karun Chandhok 47:52

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We are in London with a live audience to look back at the 2025 Formula 1 season, with a whole lot of silliness thrown in too of course. Greg, Betty and Christian are joined by superstar musician Sam Ryder and Sky Pad guru Karun Chandhok. In Part 1, we will learn how Karun helps design future Formula 1 circuits, find out from Sam Ryder (a.k.a. Jesus…

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Marko’s Exit, Red Bull’s Rift: The Power Shift Before 2026 24:24

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The 2025 Formula One season is over… and this episode is your deep exhale after an Abu Dhabi finale that still doesn’t feel real. We break down how Lando Norris finally captured his maiden World Championship after nine years with McLaren—clinching it by just two points—and why that razor-thin margin (423–421) instantly turns the entire season into …

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2025 Abu Dhabi Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 1:02:41

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For one final time, Tom and Jawad return to give you their driver ratings for the 2025 season. This week, it is of course the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Join your hosts as they rate each driver out of 10, and look ahead to giving their overall driver ratings in a future episode! The content doesn't stop just because the season does, the guys will b…

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The Grand Finale: Norris Wins F1 Title By Two Points 32:51

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This episode takes you right back into the heat of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the race that decided one of the tightest Formula 1 title fights of the modern era. The checkered flag may have fallen on a Verstappen victory at Yas Marina, but the World Championship went to Lando Norris, who sealed his first Drivers’ crown with a measured P3 finis…

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2025 Abu Dhabi Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 32:09

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Lando Norris secured his first drivers title in Abu Dhabi as Max Verstappen takes a commanding win at Yas Marina. Join Ruby Price, Owain Medford and Dev Tyagi for our review of the season finale of F1 2025. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy our new merch: https://gr…

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Champion Of The World! | Abu Dhabi GP 2025 Debrief 44:55

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Well, there you have it, the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion has been crowned. Greg and Christian are here to debrief an emotional evening under the lights in Abu Dhabi. *SPOILERS FOLLOW* Lando Norris, Formula 1 World Champion. Sounds quite nice, doesn't it? The Brit held on to the podium finish he needed to take glory in 2025. Max Vertappen charging…

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Champions and Scapegoats: Inside the Abu Dhabi Finale 25:11

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The 2025 Formula 1 season comes down to one last, nerve-shredding showdown in Abu Dhabi, and this episode dives deep into every angle of the title decider. With the Drivers’ World Championship on the line, we unpack the complex scenarios that left Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri all within touching distance of the crown as the lights…

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Title Battle Decider & Papaya Rules Dilemma | Abu Dhabi GP 2025 Preview 45:49

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It all comes down to this. More than 7,000km raced across 23 Grands Prix, and there can only be one winner. Betty and Christian are here to preview a title-deciding weekend in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris leads the Championship by 12 points and a podium would guarantee him glory. Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri are the two remaining challengers, who wi…

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2025 Qatar Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 52:45

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Join your hosts Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they give their driver ratings for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. With a mixed up grid, some questionable strategy decisions and yet another twist in the 2025 championship tale tune in to hear Tom and Jawad rate every driver out of 10 for their weekend performances. -----------------------------------------…

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2025 Qatar Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 47:11

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F1 is set of a titanic tussle in 2025 as Lando Norris holds a slender 12 point lead after a Maxterclass at the Lusail International Corcuit.Going into Abu Dhabi, Lando needs to secure a podium to bring home his maiden F1 World Drivers Championshop. Can he do it in another instalment of the duel in the desert? Join your host Tom Downey, alongside co…

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Qatar GP 2025 Debrief | The Championship Decider Is Set Up 39:27

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Another twist in the tale of the 2025 Drivers' Championship can only mean one thing, Betty and Christian are here to debrief the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. Betty may be sat in her car with somewhere to be, but that wasn't going to stop her. *SPOILERS FOLLOW* It was a McLaren strategy error that handed Max Verstappen the Grand Prix victory on a weekend …

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Laura Mueller & Jak Crawford drop in | Qatar GP 2025 Preview 1:22:29

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It’s a busy show as Betty and Christian react to the breaking news that Adrian Newey will be Aston Martin’s team principal next season. So it’s a good week to speaking to an Aston driver! Jak Crawford, the team’s reserve next season and current runner-up in the F2 standings is here. So is Esteban Ocon’s race engineer Laura Mueller who exclusively t…

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2025 Vegas Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 56:48

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Join your hosts Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they delve into another action packed weekend under the bright lights of Las Vegas baby! With a mixed up grid, some surprise results, another twist in the 2025 championship tale and a double DSQ to discuss, tune in to hear Tom and Jawad rate every driver out of 10 for their weekend performances. Once th…

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2025 Las Vegas Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 48:23

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Join host Tom Horrox with Owain Medford as we bring you a double-header episode: a full Las Vegas Grand Prix review followed by a deep dive into what to expect at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix. We start under the bright lights of Vegas, where Max Verstappen took another commanding victory, Lando Norris pushed hard for second, George Russell returne…

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Las Vegas GP 2025 Debrief | HUGE Impact On The Title 51:56

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Christian has been awake for far too long and joins us from a hotel room in Las Vegas, Betty got up at the crack of dawn and Greg pops by because this is too crazy a race result to miss...it's the Las Vegas Grand Prix Debrief. SPOILERS FOLLOW The paddock and internet held its breath for more than an hour, and then the news came...both McLaren's DIS…

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Are Ferrari's drivers talking too much? | Las Vegas GP 2025 Preview 51:15

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Christian is in Las Vegas and Betty joins him from Manchester to preview all the talking points in the Formula 1 world going into this weekend. Ferrari will have eyes on them after recent comments from their chairman that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc 'need to focus on driving and talk less'. Plus, things are heating up in the bottom half of t…

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2025 Las Vegas Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 45:42

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Casino references at the ready because F1 is heading to Vegas! Can Norris further his grip on the championship? Will Ferrari shut up and drive? And can Mercedes maximise their car in the low temperatures? All that and more so join Ruby Price, George Howson, Tom Horrox and Owain Medford for our Las Vegas Grand Prixview! -----------------------------…

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2025 Sao Paulo Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 49:02

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Tom and Jawad return to give you your driver ratings from the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Who scored a perfect 10 around the iconic Interlagos, who spun in the sprint sacrificing their score for the weekend and how did the championship fight unfold? Tune in as Tom and Jawad rate each driver out of 10, including their sprint results and discuss THAT …

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2025 Sao Paulo Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:58

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Championship over in Interlagos? It’s definitely on the cards… After a commanding weekend from Lando Norris in Brazil, it’s one hand on the championship for the Brit. Join Ruby Price, Owain Meford and Jawad Yaqub for Grid Talk’s review of the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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São Paulo GP 2025 Debrief | Nail-biting closing laps 51:15

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The whole gang are here to debrief the race and sprint weekend in São Paulo. Plus, we have a huge announcement for all you listeners! **SPOILERS FOLLOW** Lando Norris held his own to take the maximum 33 points, with a double win in the sprint race and the Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli followed behind for his best ever result in F1 and second podium of…

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A Brazilian battle for the title | Sao Paulo GP 2025 Preview | Ft Jennie Gow & Chris McCarthy 1:02:05

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Betty and Christian are joined by the BBC’s Jennie Gow to preview the Brazilian GP. What does Lando need to do now he’s leading from the front? How can Oscar turn his form around? Is Max still in it? And is every Brit in F1 biased towards Lando? Plus we’ll talk about rumours linking Ollie Bearman with Ferrari, including Jennie’s thoughts on how lon…

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2025 Sao Paulo Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 44:28

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Only four races remain and a single point separates the top 2. It's going down to the wire as we head into our penultimate sprint race weekend around the legendary Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo. Louis Edwards is joined by Owain Medford and Tom Horrox to speculate on what could be another twist in this exciting Formula One season. --------…

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2025 Mexico Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 56:31

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Tom and Jawad return once again to give you their driver ratings for the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix. Who scored a perfect 10 in the high altitude of Mexico, and who fell victim to the thin air? Join your hosts as they give their ratings out of 10, including a change of the lead of the WDC with 4 races still to go! ---------------------------------…

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Mexico GP 2025 Debrief | Masterful Drives and Radio Saas 50:37

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Christian and Betty are here to debrief the Mexico City Grand Prix. *SPOILERS FOLLOW* Lando Norris took down the track to take the top step of the podium and out himself back on the top of the Drivers' Championship standings. Plenty to unpack from this weekend, including Ollie Bearman's hugely impressive 4th place finish, George Russell dominating …

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2025 Mexico Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 36:52

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Lando Norris defies his reputation for sub-par starts to put in a superb defence of pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix leaving the rest of the competition – and his team mate over half a minute away at the flag. Only Ollie Bearman could mimic the stunning performance, giving Haas a much-needed boost in the battle for a constructor’s sixth place. Jo…

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Esteban Ocon & Alex Jacques | Mexico City GP Preview | "A championship for the ages" 55:35

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Greg, Betty and Christian have a packed preview! Esteban Ocon dials in from Mexico to talk about his acting career, meet Christian's Dad's dog and also a bit of F1 chat. F1TV commentator Alex Jacques gives us his views on the title battle. And which of the rookies should we look out for in FP1? Susie Wolff was on the podcast yesterday for an extend…

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Susie Wolff Special | 'Disruption and Representation' with F1 Academy 56:29

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Betty and Christian sit down with Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy. There is plenty to discuss in this eye-opening and powerful interview about her career and the future of female representation in motorsport. They will discuss where she gets her ambitions for the future of F1 Academy, Susie gives Betty and Christian some advices ahead …

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2025 Mexico City Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:47

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The championship fight rolls on to Mexico City, a happy hunting ground for the title hunting Max Verstappen. Can the Dutchman keep taking points out of the Mclaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, or will one of the Mclaren duo stake a claim for the title of 2025 world drivers champion? Join your host Tom Downey, along side panelists Louis E…

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2025 USA Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 59:05

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Your hosts Tom and Jawad are back to give their ratings out of 10 for each driver from the 2025 US Grand Prix. The US Grand Prix sees the return of the sprint format for the first time since Spa back in July, so with more on the line for each driver over the weekend is there more jeopardy for everyone involved? Who came out on top with a perfect we…

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2025 USA Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 51:43

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Another Max Verstappen Masterclass sees the flying Dutchman ebb away at the Mclaren lead in the constructors. With points taken out of the championship leader by both Lando and Max, who faltered in the heat of the Lone Star State? Join your host Tom Downey alongside panelists Jonah Gould, Jawad Yaqub and Dey Tyagi as they dissect all the action fro…

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US GP 2025 debrief | The Texas Title Battle 40:07

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Christian’s in Austin and Betty is up late to debrief the US Grand Prix. And spoilers follow from here…. *** Red Bull are well and truly back. Max eases to a win in the Texas sunshine to turn up the heat in in the title fight. But he’s not alone. Lando Norris is also edging closer. So are McLaren worried? Why is Max resurgent? And why are Alpine no…

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2025 USA Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 38:13

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With the F1 Constructors' Championship wrapped up, attention now turns to the Drivers' Championship battle between McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Will Papaya Rules reign supreme at COTA or will the gloves be off in the Lone Star State? George, Tom and Owain preview the 2025 United States Grand Prix for Grid Talk. Follow us on our socials…

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United States GP 2025 Preview | with James Hinchcliffe 1:00:03

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Fomer IndyCar race winner, now motorsport presenter James Hinchcliffe joins Betty and Christian to look ahead at the United States Grand Prix in Texas. With six races remaining, all eyes are on the McLaren drivers for who can score more points each race weekend, Hinch describes what it is like to drive an F1 car, and Christian has a HUGE world excl…

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2025 Singapore Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 47:40

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McLaren have sealed their back-to-back constructors championships in Singapore! Ruby Price and Owain Medford discuss how it all came about and what happens to the 'papaya rules' now that it is in the bag. They also cover Ferrari's exploding brakes, George Russell's second victory of the year and whether the TV direction was as awful as we might thi…

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2025 Singapore Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 55:37

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Classic Night Under The Lights | Singapore GP 2025 Debrief 45:54

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Betty and Christian break down a sublime Singapore Grand Prix. ***SPOILERS FOLLOW*** They of course discuss in-depth the turn 3 move by Lando Norris that, let's just say, Oscar Piastri was not a fan of, react to your F1-related pets, and Christian keeps getting phone calls from someone on the hunt for a job... EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordv…

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2025 Singapore Preview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 37:10

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Formula 1 heads to the tight and twisty streets of Singapore for round 18 of the 2025 season. McLaren look almost certain to wrap up the Constructors' Championship at Marina Bay, but will Max Verstappen once again scupper their chances of taking victory under the lights or can Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get back to winning ways? George, Louis a…

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Will Buxton Unleashed! | Singapore GP 2025 Preview 57:32

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F1-turned IndyCar presenter Will Buxton joins Betty and Christian to look ahead to the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. There's plenty to unpack ahead of this weekend. Could Charles Leclerc's really be looking for a move? Max Verstappen is not only completing side quests at the Nordschleife, but also bringing himself back into the title mix, and McLaren …

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2025 Azerbaijan Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 55:38

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Tom and Jawad are back with another driver ratings show, giving you their rundown of each driver out of 10. Join them both as they grade the two title protagonists weekends, a surprise podium and a Super Max masterclass around the streets of Baku. Did anyone score a perfect 10, or did anyone only get points for turning up last weekend? Be sure to l…

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Bedlam in Baku! | Greg and Christian debrief a chaotic Azerbaijan GP 45:40

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Have you got your breath back yet? Greg James and Christian Hewgill have, just. They’re here to debrief a pretty mad weekend in Azerbaijan. And spoilers follow! *** It wasn’t just qualifying that was crazy. The race threw up plenty of drama. Greg and Christian ask what on earth happened to Oscar - and should Lando have done more? Max is just ridicu…

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2025 Azerbaijan Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 42:52

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Grid Talk’s Owain Medford and Tom Horrox break down an intriguing if not totally enthralling Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Max Verstappen takes another lights to flag win after a masterclass in single lap supremacy to give a champion’s drive performance. McLaren get a grilling as their weekend unravels and Carlos Sainz returns Williams to the podium. Fo…

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Isack Hadjar Interview! | Azerbaijan GP 2025 Preview 49:41

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar pops by for his first ever interview on The Fast And The Curious. You don't want to miss this one! Betty and Christian are joined by Isack ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. During some yoghurt eating, the star rookie shed some light on his other sporting hobbies such as martial arts, but definitely not golf it tur…

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2025 Azerbaijan Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 37:24

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F1 heads to the streets of Baku where Oscar Piastri produced one of his best drives in 2024. Can Lando Norris close the gap in the championship or will Max Verstappen make it back-to-back wins in Formula 1 this weekend? George Howson, Tom Horrox & Owain Medford bring you our full Grid Talk preview for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix! Follow us on ou…

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Interview | F1 Academy star Lia Block on her first podium! 31:00

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Christian sits down with F1 Academy driver Lia Block. Fresh off the back of her first podium in Zandvoort, she gives an exclusive insight into what goes through someone's head when they are navigating the process of a podium celebration. Who would have thought you need to factor in not getting champagne on your race suit if you still have another r…

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2025 Italy Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 58:31

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Max Verstappen returns to the top step, but can he score a perfect 10 in our driver ratings after a sublime Monza masterclass? Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub are back to give their driver ratings for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. They also discuss the Mclaren team orders shenanigans and give their Brit vs Aussie take on what actually went down. Follow u…

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Italian GP Debrief 2025 | Fastest race in F1 history 48:10

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Christian is joined by Nicola Hume from Midweek F1 & Talking Bulls to debrief the Italian Grand Prix. **SPOILERS FOLLOW** Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to take victory in F1's fastest ever Grand Prix. The Temple of Speed lived up to its name as the Dutchman retook first place from Lando Norris in the early stages of the race and slowly disapp…