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Halfway through, we thought Silverstone would be dull, but then everything happened at once! A race weekend for the ages. Leclerc's [long-overdue] win, Max's crashout, Antonelli's run of really bad luck, and a very last minute safety car has significantly closed the championship gap, with Kimi's lead now just 25 points 😱😱😱 We go back over every inch of the race and speculate what Max's [non-fault] accident will mean for his future at Red Bull. Quizifying and 'Who Am I?' are slightly easier this week - play along and see if you can get them right 👀👀 Keep liking, sharing, and please subscribe to help us grow! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Welcome to Silverstone: A Race Recap 06:16 The Battle of the Drivers: Hamilton vs. Antonelli 12:08 The Aftermath: Reflections on Race Decisions 22:29 Leclerc's Win and Championship Dynamics 25:32 Max Verstappen's Frustrations and Speculations 33:34 Race Predictions and Performance Review 38:42 Quiz and Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to unpack after the Austrian GP! A controversial qualifying, and a thrilling fight right to the chequered flag... Verstappen came 2nd, but is it enough to get him to stay at Red Bull, or has he had enough? What does that mean for the other drivers? 'Silly Season' is approaching after all! Like every week, we round off with a classic Quizifying and 'Who Am I?' Thanks for listening, we appreciate your support 🙏🏼 tell your mates to listen in too! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction to the Austrian Grand Prix Review 07:43 Safety Concerns and Yellow Flag Protocols 14:38 Race Dynamics: Overtaking and Driver Strategies 19:38 Verstappen's Future and Team Dynamics 24:15 Ferrari's Struggles and Leclerc's Performance 31:52 Predictions and Performance Analysis 37:26 Silverstone Grand Prix Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a short episode this week as we lock in our predictions for the Austrian GP - could this weekend change the course of the Championship? Only time will tell... Join along with Quizifying and Who Am I this week - Sinéad nailed it but Jay? Not so much 👀👀 Please give us a follow, like, subscribe, share, whatever you can do to spread the Formula Fun word! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plenty happened at the Spanish GP last weekend but the only headline that will matter years from now is the COMEBACK OF SIR LEWIS HAMILTON! We chat about his flawless race, his dedication to the sport, his team, his fans, and as a lifeling fan, Jay is on top of the world! As a Russell fan, Sinéad had a pretty rough weekend by comparison... Looking ahead to the Austrian GP in a couple of weeks' time, Jay has some recs of older iconic races for newer fans 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Listen to the end for Quizifying and Who Am I? to join in the fun! Beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction and Race Overview 08:36 The Impact of Driver Development and Team Changes 15:39 Controversies in Penalties and Race Fairness 24:17 Looking Ahead to Future Races 33:11 Ferrari's Strategy and Driver Relationships 41:02 Quiz Time and Fun Facts 51:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Races Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We weren't expecting Monaco to be so dramatic! What a race. After last weekend's fiasco, can George pull it back, or are his 2026 Championship dreams over? We hope not... Given the unexpected twists of last weekend, we score our lowest ever on predictions 🫠 Listen all the way to the end for 'Who Am I?', Quizifying, and this week's Formula Fun Fact! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction to Monaco Grand Prix Highlights 04:49 George Russell's Penalty Fiasco 10:29 Celebrity Presence and Race Dynamics 15:52 Conspiracy Theories and Engine Reliability 20:50 Zach Brown's Media Presence 25:32 Reflections on the Monaco Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we lock in our predictions for Monaco - can George Russell close the gap to Antonelli? Jay doesn't seem to think so... We discuss some big news from Alpine this week and quiz each other on Monaco history. Our new segment 'Who Am I?' doesn't faze Jay one bit! Thanks for listening, please keep coming back and tell your friends! 🏎🚩🏁 beep beep 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 05:51 Technical Insights on Monaco 09:44 Rain and Its Impact on Racing 11:07 Ayrton Senna's Legacy in Monaco 12:35 Alpine Team News and Developments 16:43 Predictions for the Upcoming Race 17:19 Qualifying Predictions and Driver Analysis 21:29 Top Five Race Predictions 26:18 Quizifying 33:17 Final Thoughts and Race Anticipation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it was the Canada GP last weekend, and F1 keeps 👏 on 👏 delivering 👏 with the drrrramaaaa... There were exhilarating driver clashes, plenty of overtaking, and SIX DNFs, including 2 championship contenders! Sinéad wanted to know all about tyres - what do all the different kinds mean and what are they used for, and most importantly, HOW do the teams decide which to use and when? Quizifying is a good one this week, and 'Who Am I?' is even better! Please keep listening, subscribing, sharing, following, whatever you can do to support us! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates 06:01 Race Strategy and Team Dynamics 11:40 Regulations and Their Impact on Racing 17:29 Hamilton's Performance and Future Prospects 23:14 Tire Strategies and Their Impact 29:17 Understanding Intermediate and Wet Tires 34:40 Virtual Safety Cars Explained 41:59 Quizifying: Historical DNF Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 5 week break, F1 returns to our screens in a jam-packed race weekend in Miami! Talk about back with a bang 💥 we recap the race(s) from Miami, and there's plenty to unpack, from Verstappen's chaotic race, to the return of the McLaren's, and the continuation of Antonelli's dominance. How will Mercedes' upgrades at Montreal affect the line up in 2 weeks time? We can't wait to find out! Jay is still trouncing Sinéad at the predictions, but she gets one over on him in Quizifying this week. Can you get them right? Thanks as ever for listening - please keep supporting us in whatever way you can, sharing, subscribing, watching, downloading, and telling everyone you know! beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Welcome Back to Formula Fun Podcast 00:54 Race Recap: Miami Grand Prix Highlights 03:21 Driver Performances: Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli 05:20 Race Dynamics: Overtaking and Strategy Explained 10:14 Penalties and Controversies: Verstappen and Leclerc 14:27 Driver Errors and Their Impact on the Race 19:14 The Role of Technology in Race Decisions 24:54 Emerging Talents: Colapinto and Gasly's Season 25:02 George Russell's Struggles 27:32 Mercedes Upgrades and Future Races 30:52 Race Strategy and Pit Stops 33:42 Exciting Race Dynamics 36:41 F1 Theme Tune Remix and Predictions 41:29 Quiz and Trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 is back, baby! After an unexpected 5-week break, we are looking forward to Miami this weekend! As well as our predictions for the next race, in this episode we look back at some of Bahrain’s most iconic races, and discuss the latest rule updates from the FIA. This week’s round of Quizifying unveils the heroic efforts of a retired driver, and as ever we round up with a Formula Fun Fact! Thanks for watching and listening, and please tell all your friends to give us a follow or a like. It means a lot to us 🙏 beep beep 🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With an unexpected break in the season, we do a quick round-up of F1 news from the last few weeks. The big headline - Gianpiero Lambiase [Verstappen’s OG race engineer] is leaving Red Bull! 😱 So where does that leave Max? We both certainly have some opinions… Otherwise, it’s a classic finish with Quizifying and a Formula Fun Fact! Can you get the answers before we do? Please like, subscribe, listen, share, and come along with us as we grow our channel! Tell your mates too Beep beep 🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest episode, we look back at the Japanese GP, celebrating Antonelli's record-breaking win, discussing how the new regulations are affecting the drivers, and Jay giving Sinéad a little history lesson on why Suzuka is so awesome! Our Formula Fun Fact is especially nerdy today, and play along with Quizifying to see if you can get the answers right! We so appreciate all the support so far, please keep listening, watching, and tell all your friends! Beep beep 🏎🎧🏁 00:00 Celebrating Kimi Raikkonen's Win 02:48 The Dynamics of Team Relationships 05:54 Technical Insights on Car Performance 08:48 Understanding F1 Terminology: Box Box 11:48 The Impact of Safety Cars 14:32 Analyzing Driver Safety and Regulations 17:10 The Thrill of Suzuka: A Driver's Perspective 19:50 Exploring Track Corners and Their Names 23:07 Introduction and Family Life 23:30 The Legendary Rivalry of Senna and Prost 27:25 Impact of the Four-Week Break on Teams 30:18 Team Dynamics and Future Predictions 34:06 Race Predictions and Reflections 37:00 Quizifying and Fun Facts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a non-race week, there's still loads to talk about with 2 huge breaking news stories in the world of F1 this week. Still a newbie to the sport, Sinéad asks Jay about some of the things she still doesn't quite understand - and if you're new to the sport, maybe they're things you'd like answered as well! We look ahead with our predictions for the race this weekend in Japan, and finish with a classic round of Quizifying and a Formula Fun Fact from Jay! Oh, and Happy 30th Birthday Alex Albon! 🎂 Beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:11 Understanding Overweight Cars in F1 04:58 Driver Weight and Performance 06:56 Brake Bias and Driver Control 10:16 Race Schedule Changes and Implications 15:09 Team Dynamics and Recent Resignations 22:03 Christian Horner's Future in F1 22:46 Max Verstappen's Nurburgring Controversy 25:25 Verstappen's Future Racing Plans 26:24 Celebrating Alex Albon's Birthday 27:09 Previewing the Japanese Grand Prix 28:30 New Livery Designs in F1 29:06 Guess the Driver Game 31:57 Quizifying and Fun Facts 34:51 Predictions for the Japanese Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last weekend was the China GP - and it was some race for one race! Some didn’t finish, some didn’t even start, and for one teen from Italy, it was a weekend for the history books! We unpack the most interesting and dramatic happenings of the weekend and keep evolving in our answer to the question - are the new regulations the worst thing to happen to F1? Max Verstappen seems to thing so! As ever, we round up with Quizifying and our Formula Fun Fact. Keep sharing, liking, listening, and if you’re enjoying these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE and tell your friends! Beep beep 🚩🏁🏎️ *We had some technical difficulties recording this week - please forgive us for any lagging or unclear moments. We’re a very young podcast and we are still figuring it all out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lights of Formula 1 2026 have finally gone out! [And for the newbies, that's a good thing!] The Australian GP was jam-packed with highs, lows, and everything in between. From the home driver's shock crash before the race EVEN STARTED, to a record number of overtakes, Jay and Sinéad have plenty to talk about! We finish out, as ever, with our predictions for the next race in China, Formula Fun fact, and Quizifying 🤓 Please listen, subscribe, like, and share - get the word out about Formula Fun! Beep beep 🏎🚩🏁 00:00 Introduction to the Season 01:12 Overview of the Australian Grand Prix 13:56 Race Dynamics and Strategy 18:07 Final Thoughts and Predictions 20:07 The Impact of Overtakes on Race Excitement 21:55 The Evolution of Overtaking Skills in F1 23:49 The Role of AI in Modern Racing 27:54 Driver Performances and Rookie Highlights 33:12 Explaining Race Regulations: VSC and Lapping 38:39 Driver of the Day and Race Reflections 41:49 Lando's Ambitions and Quotes 42:41 Race Predictions and Qualifying Results 45:40 Formula One Bingo and Predictions for 2026 48:14 Understanding Sprint Races in Formula One 51:12 Predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix 54:04 Formula Fun Facts and Quizifying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drive to Survive is BACK for Season 8! This is Sinéad’s first time watching as a proper fan, and Jay hasn’t even seen it yet! So, is it worth watching? We think yes - even if it’s just to refresh your memory before the REAL season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend! 🏎️🚩🏁 Beep beep 00:00 Introduction to Drive to Survive Season 8 06:00 Key Highlights and Missed Stories from Season 8 12:04 The Evolution of Team Principals 18:09 Final Thoughts on Drive to Survive 24:29 The Absence of Key Drivers in Drive to Survive 30:04 The Impact of Team Leadership Changes 37:47 Final Thoughts on Drive to Survive and F1 Season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.