A conversational infotainment podcast hoping to help bring Formula 1 to the United States! Join host Josh Mariana along with his wife Erin Mariana and good friend Jim Nirella for a friendly & fun chat about Formula 1. Conversations will range from race results & new contracts to team radio and behind-the-scenes drama, and everything in between! These three lifelong friends will enjoy discussions full of sarcasm, banter and general snarkiness. Whether you're new to F1 or a long-time fan, we h ...
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F1 Returns to Melbourne, Australia for the Aussie GP @ Albert Park
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It's been a thrilling 2022 Formula 1 season thus far and the long-anticipated return to Australia continued with the excitement. Ferrari and Red Bull continue to lead the pack but small mistakes and reliability are still thorns in the sides of both teams. Mercedes is hanging tough while they wait for upgrades, and Mclaren are starting to show pace.…
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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc go head-to-head again, Ferrari and Red Bull continue to show pace
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We weren't sure there was going to be a race on Sunday following a rocket attack on an Aramco oil refinery on Friday. After security reassurances, it was decided that they would proceed with the race weekend. And what a weekend it was! Exciting action from Qualifying right through the grand prix. Sergio Perez got his first pole and Charles and Max …
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2022 Season Opener Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz go to war with Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
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The brand new 2022 Formula 1 cars took to Bahrain International Circuit and they did not disappoint! There was lots of great action up and down the field! Join the American F1diots as we discuss how, at least for the time being, Ferrari and Red Bull are the strongest teams to emerge from Winter testing. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen went wheel…
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Join Erin, Jim, and Josh as we discuss and rank all of the exciting new liveries for the 2022 Formula 1 season. Here is a link to the page we viewed if you'd like to follow along with the photos we're looking at: https://lastwordonsports.com/motorsports/2022/02/26/f1-all-10-new-2022-liveries-revealed/ We are so excited for the new season and can't …
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Formula 1 2021 Season Wrap-Up, Abu Dhabi Finale Drama, Max Vestappen Takes The Championship
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Join us as we discuss the final few races of the 2021 Formula 1 season including the finale in Abu Dhabi which did not disappoint in terms of excitement and drama! Also in this episode is a fun superlatives segment, so please have a listen and tell a friend! We plan on doing one or two off-season episodes as Winter testing gets underway and we star…
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Mexican Grand Prix! The battle for Driver's Championship between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton continues in Mexico City.
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This week the AF1 crew starts off the podcast with our Formula 1 for 1diots segment discussing all things tires (tyres, for our European friends!). Modern Formula 1 cars are very hard on tires and Pirelli has a monstrous job each year (and every race) trying to figure out the best compounds to select. We also discuss the Mexico City Grand Prix and …
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American Grand Prix at the Circuit Of The Americas! Danny Ricciardo cowboy antics, Max and Lewis championship showdown continues, lap traffic drama, and more!
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Join us as we review the American Grand Prix which took place at the Circuit Of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Before delving into the action, we have an "F1 For 1diots" segment in which we discuss lap traffic, including back-marker regulations, blue flags, race impact, and more. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen continue their battle for the drive…
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Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix, big win for Valterri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton woes, McLaren struggles, Ferrari strategy fail, and more!
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Join Erin, Jim, and Josh in this episode as we discuss some rulebook gray areas including Lando Norris's pit-entry non-penalty at Sochi, track limits in general, and Fernando Alonso's brilliant move to take advantage of and expose a nonsensical guideline on lap one at Sochi. Conversation then turns to the Formula 1 2021 Turkish GP in general and Jo…
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Congratulations on 100 Formula 1 race wins for Lewis Hamilton! Sochi 2021 recap, and lots of Lewis discussion!
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A historical weekend in Russia at the 2021 Sochi Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton winning his 100th Formula 1 race! Erin, Jim, and Josh discuss the Grand Prix, including engine swap penalties and the crazy last six laps resulting in heartbreak for Lando Norris and McLaren. We then shift to a lengthy discussion regarding Lewis's historical career and …
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George Russel signs with Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix recap, Ricciardo & Norris big McLaren 1-2, Verstappen & Hamilton crash, and more!
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The crew dives right into the big news from the Mercedes team that George Russell has been signed to a three year contract starting in 2022. Nicholas Latifi will remain with Williams and Alex Albon, formerly of Red Bull Racing, will take Russell's place in the second Williams car. That leaves just the one remaining question mark on the grid as Alfa…
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Belgium & Dutch Grand Prixs, Kimi Räikkönen retirement announcement, Valtteri Bottas to move to Alfa Romeo in 2022
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Join the American F1diots crew as we discuss all of the recent Formula 1 happenings. In Season 1 Episode 2 we review the Belgium (rain at Spa!!) and Dutch (orange fog!) Grand Prixs, reminisce the long and storied Formula 1 career of Kimi Räikkönen and chat about Valtteri Bottas's announcement that he'll be moving to Alfa Romeo after the 2021 season…
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Introduction, Mission Statement, Formula 1 basics, 2021 Team & Driver Rundown
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In our very first episode Josh, Erin, and Jim introduce themselves and discuss how they came to be Formula 1 fans, the podcast format, and mission statement. We also go over some Formula 1 basics for anyone new to the sport and give a complete 2021 team & driver rundown! Beginning at the back of the grid and working up, we have team Haas featuring …
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