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Smooth Operators

Griggs Blankenburg, Noah Phillips, Ben McClurkin

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A dive into the world of Formula One with your hosts Noah, Griggs and Ben. To hear the show live, join us every Friday at 1 PM CST on weglfm.com. To stay connected with us, follow our show Twitter @SMOPpodcast (https://twitter.com/SMOPpodcast).
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The podcast for fans of Formula 1, Formula E, Sportscars, Touring Cars and Rally. The Autosport Podcast is the official podcast of Autosport, the world’s leading authority on motorsport. To grab our huge discount off your NordVPN plan - go to to nordvpn.com/autosportf1 - our code will also give you 4 additional months for free on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!
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It’s almost time for Formula 1 to head back across the Atlantic for Round 9 of the 2024 World Championship as the sport returns to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Jon Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge join Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcast to break down all the news heading into the weekend, including the big annou…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss an insane weekend of racing starting with the NASCAR race at Worldwide Technology Raceway (0:26), where Austin Cindric picked up his first win in over two years after Ryan Blaney ran out of fuel on the final lap. Then we discuss Kyle Larsons waiver uncertainty and our personal top three performers from WWTR. Next we…
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It’s almost time for Formula 1 to head back to Europe for Round 10 of the World Championship; the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. Ben Hunt makes his Autosport debut alongside Filip Cleeren and Bryn Lucas to discuss all the news in the sport, and preview the upcoming race. Included is a discussion about Kimi Antonelli an…
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The 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans did not disappoint after heavy rain and some controversial stewarding as the #50 Ferrari of Miguel Molina, Antonio Fuoco and Nicklas Nielsen triumphed over the #7 Toyota of Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries and Jose Maria Lopez to take their second-consecutive win for the prancing horse. Gary Watkins joins S…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss an exciting weekend of racing as we start with Ryan Blaney’s win at the NASCAR Cup Series Debut at Iowa (0:25), Kyle Larson's lost win, Denny Hamlin’s disappointing day, if Iowa was the best short track race of the season, and the return of NBC’s NASCAR coverage. Next we move over to Le Mans (23:08) to break down Fe…
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Last week, the FIA announced the first draft of its new regulations, set to debut at the start of the 2026 season. There are some big changes on the horizon, including smaller and nimbler cars, a reduction in the minimum weight limit as well as multiple modes for the front and rear wings to adjust downforce. There’ll be more reliance on the battery…
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It’s almost time once again for one of the biggest races in the world, the 92nd Running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as 62 entrants from 13 different manufacturers head to the Circuit De La Sarthe for the ultimate test of speed, endurance, stamina and reliability! Joining Steph Wentworth are Autosport Editor Gary Watkins and three-time Le Mans Winne…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy week in racing starting with Max Verstappen’s win in the wet at the Canadian Grand Prix (0:15), if Verstappen has taken complete control of the title fight, Mercedes resurgent weekend, Ferrari’s Canadian GP struggles, Perez’s horrific weekend after his contract extension earlier in the week, and Yuki Tsunoda’…
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What's up everybody! In this episode we discuss the wet and wild Canadian GP! This was one of the most exciting race weekends in recent memory. Every session from FP1 to the last lap of the Grand Prix had us on the edge of our seat. Join us as we discuss the highs and the lows from the best race of the season!…
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Max Verstappen delivered a precise and commanding victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to take the top step of the podium for the 2024 F1 Canadian Grand Prix, despite having to negotiate difficult changeable conditions as Montreal had multiple showers over the course of the race. Joining Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcast is Jake Boxall-Legge …
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Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Kalle Rovanperä is one of the brightest young talents in Motorsport having rewritten the World Rally Championship record books, becoming the youngest ever champion aged 22 in 2022. Last year he joined an elite group of drivers to defend the crown that include Juha Kankkunen, Miki Biasion, Tommi Makinen, Sebastien Loeb and Seba…
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In this episode we talk aboot the upcoming Canadian GP which is shaping up to be a wet and wild affair! Between the beavers and the rain this weekend should provide plenty of excitement! Find out who we think will come out on top and who may find themselves left out in the rain! Follow us: Instagram @Formula_America YouTube @Formula America…
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Nigel Mansell’s Formula 1 world championship-winning Williams FW14B is currently on display next to the Lola the British legend used to win the 1993 CART title in a special exhibition at Silverstone. Thanks to a multi-million-dollar refurbishment at the Indianapolis Motorsport Speedway Museum, the Silverstone Museum currently has four special cars …
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss the greatest weekend in Motorsports as we start with Josef Newgarden's back-to-back win at the Indy 500, Pato O' Wards heartbreaking second place finish, Kyle Larson's 500 debut, and what the race is like in person. Then we move over to the Monaco Grand Prix (23:34) to discuss Charles Leclerc's win in Monaco as he b…
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In this episode we talk about the Monaco GP. Charles Leclerc finally breaks the curse and takes the top step of the podium of his home race! This was also a race to forget for Checo, the entire Haas team, and the Alpine boys. Join us as we discuss it all in this episode of the FORMULA: America Podcast. Make sure to follow us: Instagram @ Formula_Am…
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It was another all-time classic race in Indiana as the 108th running of the Indy 500 led to a final lap showdown between arguably the two best oval drivers in the world, as Josef Newgarden and Pato O’Ward left it all on the line, with Newgarden taking victory and becoming the first man to go back-to-back at the 500 since Helio Castroneves in 2002! …
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It wasn’t a classic by any means, but on his sixth attempt, Charles Leclerc was finally able to take a victory at home on the streets of Monaco. Leclerc was able to pull away in the late stages of the race from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, with Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari in third to make a double podium for the Scuderia. Joining Bryn Lucas on the Autosport…
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With James Vowles's appointment at the start of 2023, Williams has been placed in a rebuilding phase, to return to the front end of the field. However, with ageing facilities and antiquated equipment, the team's investments have been focused on bringing them up to a modern standard while also securing the team's future with Alex Albon's contract ex…
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It’s almost time for one of the biggest single races in Motorsport, the 2024 Indy 500, with over 300,000 expected to flock to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday for “The greatest spectacle in racing”. Joining Steph Wentworth on the Autosport Podcast are Motorsport.com’s Global Editor-In-Chief Charles Bradley, and IndyCar Editor Joey Barnes t…
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Formula 1 is once again returning to the tight and winding streets of Monaco! This is a race that is largely decided on Saturday (unless there's rain!). In this episode we discuss this weekends upcoming Monaco GP, McLarens new Senna tribute livery, and who we think will be crowned King Of The Streets!…
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It’s almost time for the first double-header of the 2024 F1 Season as the sport’s travelling circus makes the short trip over from Imola to the most famous street track of them all, the Monaco Grand Prix for Round 8 of the 2024 World Championship. Filip Cleeren joins Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcast to discuss some of the fallout from Imola’s ra…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss the latest from the week in motorsports starting with Max Verstappen's nail biting win over Lando Norris in Imola (0:18), if we are getting a championship battle in the drivers or constructors standings this year (7:17), Sergio Perez’s Imola struggles (11:33), Aston Martin’s battle with RB (15:20), Mercedes’ concern…
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In this episode we discuss the Imola GP weekend. From the on track return of Seb Vettel, to Perez getting knocked out of Q2 by Ricciardo, and Landos blistering push for the win in the closing stages of the race! Make sure to leave us a rating and review, and follow the show on whatever podcast platform you're listening on! Follow us: Instagram @ Fo…
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The Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix peaked with a dramatic finish as Max Verstappen just about held on to win ahead of Lando Norris, who closed down a six-and-a-half second deficit in the final third of the race that led to Verstappen saying: "I had to work for it!" Is it a sign that McLaren's upgrades have made it a legitimate contender for the world c…
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It was a surprise win for the Porsche customers Jota Sport as they took victory in the World Endurance Championship's Six Hours of Spa... depending on your definition of the term "Six Hours"! With Earl Bamber having a huge wreck on the Kemmel Straight with just under two hours to go, a lengthy red flag was needed to fix the armcoe barrier, and with…
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Formula 1 is returning to Imola after last years race was cancelled due to flooding in the region. This year promises to be exciting with many teams bringing upgrades! In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about the track, and who we think will get it right, and who will miss the mark, with their upgrade package! Be sure to follow …
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Formula 1 is back on European soil this weekend as the travelling circus heads to Italy, and a return to Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Round 7 of the World Championship, and a welcome comeback after the horrible flooding of 2023 that led to the race’s cancellation. Joining Bryn Lucas on the Podcast is Alex Kalinauckas, and together they …
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss the past week in racing, starting with Brad Keselowski's win at Darlington and whether or not Keselowski is a championship contender (1:04). Then we break down the incident and post-race altercation between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick (5:57), before sharing our personal top three performers from Darlington (11:…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss an extremely exciting weekend of racing starting with F1 and Lando Norris' first career win in Miami, RB's good weekend, Alpine's first points, why sprint weekends are an enjoyable in person experience, and our trip to watch the race in Miami! Then we discuss NASCAR at Kansas (23:18) and Kyle Larson's win over Chris…
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The Month of May 2024 marks the 30th Anniversary of the tragic Imola 1994 weekend where Formula 1 lost the lives of Roland Ratzenberger and three-time World Champion, Ayrton Senna. In Episode 1 of the new "James Allen on F1 Podcast", James remembers Ayrton's legacy and how he's been remembered 30 years on from that tragic day. The podcast features …
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On his 110th Grand Prix Start, and after 15 podium finishes previous, Lando Norris finally scores his first career victory on the streets of Miami, with it also being McLaren's first win since Monza 2021. On the Autosport Podcast, Bryn Lucas is joined by Alex Kalinauckas to break down the action, including how Norris took advantage of the perfectly…
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What's up everybody! In this episode we discuss F1s return to American soil with the upcoming Miami GP weekend. A weekend that will see the celebrities coming out in droves, Mercedes hosting multiple meetings with Red Bull personnel, Andretti making another bid to be allowed on the grid, and multiple teams with upgrades!…
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After days of mounting reports, Red Bull finally confirmed on May 1st that Adrian Newey, legendary Chief Technical Officer will be leaving the team in the first quarter of 2025, after what will be 19 years with the team. Adrian will be taking a stepback from his role within the F1 team as he stays to develop their RB17 Hypercar instead. Joining Bry…
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Formula 1 is heading back across the pond to the United States for Round 6 of the World Championship and the Hard Rock Stadium for the sport’s third trip to the streets of Miami, this time as a Sprint weekend. But alongside that, it's been a huge week of news off the track. Filip Cleeren and Jake Boxall-Legge join Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcas…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss a weekend full of racing and news starting with the NASCAR Cup Series and Denny Hamlin's win at Dover, as well as aero blocking issues, the lack of tire wear, and our personal top three performers. Then we discuss Scott McLaughlin's second win in a row at Barber Motorsports Park (10:41), as well as Pato O' Ward's is…
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The British Touring Car Championship returns for its 2024 Season this weekend with its opening round at Donington Park, and with it, big changes to the series as a whole. A new "IndyCar" style Qualifying system with two-group, elimination format, a forced harder compund tyre change in Race 2 for the Top 10 finishers in Race 1, and a doubling in hyb…
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The 2023 Formula 1 offseason marked the first time in the sport's history that all 20 drivers on the grid that finished last season, stayed with their original teams. But when Lewis Hamilton announced in February that he was switching to Ferrari for 2025, it opened the floodgates to some of the earliest "silly season" dialogue that the sport has ev…
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It was a rain-affected classic as Round 2 of the World Endurance Championship headed to Emilia-Romagna and the 6 Hours of Imola. Ferrari were hopeful for home glory after a perfect 1-2-3 in Qualifying, but a strategic blunder when the rain fell mid-race dashed all hope for the Italian manufacturer. On the Autosport podcast, Kevin Turner is joined b…
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Josh and Sam are back to discuss a busy weekend of racing as they start with a discussion around the Chinese Grand Prix involving Max's dominance, Ricciardo and Stroll's incident, Lando's stellar drive, and our personal podiums. Then we switch over to Scott Dixon's win on the Streets of Long Beach (21:10) and the incident between Colton Herta and J…
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