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Join Greg James, sports presenter Betty Glover, F1 broadcaster – and lifelong fanatic – Christian Hewgill and a rolling cast of drivers and characters from across the grid to take you inside the fascinating world of Formula 1.
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Will Buxton on Lando's title chase, F1's new generation & Drive To Survive secrets
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This week we're joined by the face and voice of Drive To Survive and F1 TV Will Buxton for a catch-up on the season so far and to dive deep into the history of F1 (thanks to his new book Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1). He covers some serious ground from the spark that got him into the sport, to who he's looking forward to seeing c…
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F1 phone-in: 'Daniel Ricciardo deserved a better send-off', Piastri nicknames & an F1 anthem is born
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*Although the topic is discussed in full, this episode was recorded before it was confirmed that Liam Lawson would replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB* Betty and Christian open the phone lines for listeners to offer up their thoughts, feelings and questions on the F1 season so far. Reports of Daniel Ricciardo leaving the sport is a huge talking point, s…
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Singapore Grand Prix debrief: F1's swearing rules are a f**** joke
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Christian and Betty discuss the big talking points from the Singapore Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen and his mouth vs. The FIA, Max Verstappen vs. Lando Norris and absolutely nobody vs. the safety car. We also take a look the speculation of Daniel Ricciardo being on the verge of leaving the sport, and keep an ear out for some Kylie-based easter eg…
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How to get a job in F1 with James Vowles & Williams wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan
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Greg and Christian step away from the track to look at how you get started in a career in F1. They're joined by Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles and Wind Tunnel Engineer Christina Sullivan, who recently graduated from one of the team's education programmes, to explain how opportunities for the next generation or engineers, communications…
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Baku Debrief: 'Oscar Piastri will be an F1 world champion'
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Greg and Christian assemble as soon as the chequered flag falls to discuss THAT crash, a McLaren masterclass and how we're staring down the barrel of one hell of a season finale. They also look at how Williams put themselves back on the championship map (and left a fan on Alex Albon's car), figure out if Ollie Bearman has made F1 history and take a…
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Adrian Newey reaction with Aston Martin's Mike Krack: 'We can win in 2026'
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The team assemble to react to some of the biggest news of the F1 season as Aston Martin announce that Adrian Newey will be joining the team in 2025. Greg and Christian are joined by Aston's Team Principal Mike Krack to look at how they pulled off the move, the feeling in the camp and the impact it could have on the grid in 2026. This episode is spo…
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Jack Doohan on signing his F1 deal, prepping his opening titles pose & his dream home debut
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After being announced as an Alpine driver for the 2025 season, Jack Doohan chats to Greg Christian and Betty about his journey to Formula One. From the stress and dedication of getting to this point in his career, to workshopping his poses for the F1 2025 opening titles and finding out why he was never going to make it in any other sport we really …
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Monza debrief: Mumma Mia! Greg's in love with Charles Leclerc
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Greg, Betty and Christian dive into all the action of the Italian Grand Prix. From Ferrari's pace and McLaren's teamwork, to Kimi Anontelli's F1 arrival and Greg's blossoming love for Charles Leclerc we cover everything you need to know from Monza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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McLaren's title hopes and Hungary swaps with Randy Singh & what's next for Logan Sargeant?
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Greg, Betty and Christian are joined by McLaren's Racing Director Randy Singh as they all digest that win for Lando in Zandvoort and if they can keep it up for the rest of the season. We also get an insight into McLaren's position swap in Hungary, updates on Lando and Oscar's starts and find out why Randy and team boss Zak Brown are now the proud o…
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Zandvoort debrief: 'It's McLaren's title to lose now'
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Join Christian, Greg and Betty moments after the chequered flag in Zandvoort to discuss the big talking points from the Dutch Grand Prix. How did McLaren get so fast? Could Lando realistically close down Max in the drivers’ championship? And how cheeky was Lando’s “simply lovely” radio comment? Everything you need to know about the headlines from t…
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Lia Block: I'm juggling school, Zandvoort & Netflix filming at my house! | Life inside the F1 Academy
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Lia Block has a catch up with Betty ahead of her fourth F1 Academy race of the season in the Netherlands They discuss the challenges of juggling education, having social life while trying to stay at the top of her game and the importance of keeping feminism alive in the world of motorsport. She also answers listener questions about her favourite F1…
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Channel 4 F1's Steve Jones: I love F1, but I don't want to be mates with the drivers
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The host of Channel 4's F1 coverage Steve Jones joins the gang to discuss the out-of-the-blue phone call that got him into the sport and his love affair with F1 ever since. Along the way Steve tells Greg, Betty and Christian about his time in the paddock, not wanting to get too close to the drivers and a WILD nickname one of the team principals has…
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'Being a driver with no team is really tough': Karun Chandhok's mid-season review
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As the F1 2024 season is on pause for the summer break, Greg is joined by very good friend of the show former F1 driver and Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok to pick apart the action so far. From predictions and highlights they discuss all the big talking points of the year so far and take us inside the mind of driver look for a team thanks to Karun's f…
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Emergency episode: Carlos Sainz is going to Williams!
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One of the biggest driver announcements of the season more than meets the bar for an emergency episode. Christian is joined by Carlos superfan Rach to go through the F1 world's reaction to Carlos Sainz's move to Williams for 2025. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being y…
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Spa debrief: Disqualifications, summer signings & budgie smugglers
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Greg and Christian go through all the on and off track drama following the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. From disqualifications after George Russell's genius mid-race strategy call and Oscar Piastri continuing his incredible, there's plenty to get stuck into. But who are the winners and losers ahead of the summer break, and will the driver line-up look …
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George Russell on Brad Pitt, Yabba Dabba Doo-gate and his future at Mercedes
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This week George Russell joins Betty, Greg and Christian direct from Toto Wolff's chair in Spa! They catch up about his season so far, get clarification on THAT race win celebration and find out what it's been like having Brad Pitt in the paddock during the filming of the F1 film. There's also a chance out find out if George approves of a feature w…
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Mercedes new driver, life after Lewis & George stepping up | Bradley Lord interview (Merc Chief Communications Officer)
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We speak to Chief Communications Officer at Mercedes Bradley Lord about their season so far, *that* Silverstone win, George Russell stepping up to being a team leader and the legacy of Lewis Hamilton. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordV…
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Hungarian Grand Prix: Oscar's first win, THAT McLaren decision & radio drama
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Betty and Christian take a look at one of the most chaotic races of the season and discuss why Oscar's first win feels like the aftermath of your parents having a row. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfa…
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British Grand Prix debrief, Bianca Bustamante & Greg's INCREDIBLE Silverstone lap
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In our final instalment of Silverstone coverage, Christian and Betty relive some of our highlights across the weekend, including an INCREDIBLE story from Greg. We're also joined by McLaren's F1 Academy driver Bianca Bustamante who discusses her career so far and her hopes of raising the profile of the sport in The Philippines. This episode is spons…
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'I didn't think we'd see Lewis Hamilton win this again' | Silverstone 2024 Race Day pt2
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Silverstone 2024. Lewis Hamilton. Nine time British Grand Prix winner. What? Hear Greg James and Christian Hewgill's live reaction to one of the best races we've seen in a seriously long time. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your a…
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James Vowles Silverstone morning briefing
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As the Silverstone fans looks ahead to the 2024 British Grand Prix, Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles joins The Fast & The Curious to discuss his race day routine as well as his and the team’s "special" relationship with the circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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‘Max & Lando will come out fighting’: LIVE Silverstone preview w/ Bernie Collins
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As the British Grand Prix delivers an incredible home-driver trio of George, Lewis and Lando at the front of the grid, we’re joined by F1 tactical royalty Bernie Collins to pull apart the action and look ahead to race day. They also discuss the future of the grid as rising stars are announced to join the driver line-up in 2025. This episode is spon…
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What does Lewis Hamilton smell like?: Live Q&A at Silverstone 2024
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The Fast & The Curious take to the stage for the first time at the British Grand Prix in a hectic and sprawling question and answer session on The Drivers Inn stage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. #f1 #podcast #formula1 #f1podcast Learn more about…
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Welcome to Silverstone 2024! ft Self Esteem, Jessica Hawkins & ferris wheels
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Join Christian Hewgill hundreds of feet above the Silverstone as the 2024 British Grand Prix springs into life. In our first episode from the circuit we chat to Aston Martin's Jessica Hawkins about the team's home race and her incredible side hustle in stunt driving. Then we head behind the main stage to meet musician Self Esteem and hear about her…
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We join Alex Albon & Logan Sargeant on THEIR podcast!
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Greg and Christian meet up with Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant for a very special crossover episode of The Fast and the Curious and Williams' podcast Team Torque! From live-texting George Russell to dogs peeing on trains and cricket (obvs), we covered some serious ground. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a be…
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Austrian Grand Prix debrief: ‘Yabba Dabba Doo!’
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Betty and Christian catch up and pick apart the drama of the Austrian Grand Prix. From Max and Lando’s battle to George’s win and incredible reaction they discuss where this weekend’s action leaves the championship and how it tees up a “very exciting” Silverstone. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/f…
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We're doing something FUN at Silverstone & Jamie Chadwick on her history-making season
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When the team at Silverstone trust you with something "serious" you do whatever it takes to make it happen. So join Greg, Christian and Betty as they gather in lay-bys and hotels all over the world to record something special for the British Grand Prix and lay out The Fast & Curious' plan for the weekend. Plus, Christian and Betty check in with Jam…
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Spanish GP debrief: 'We're on for a great few weeks' (plus fake Lewis Hamilton)
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Betty and Christian assemble to go through all the action from the Spanish Grand Prix and discuss how the battle between Lando and Max is shaping up for the rest of the season. Plus they're joined live and direct from the track by listener and huge Carlos Sainz fan Rach who had an incredible weekend including track walks and "meeting" Lewis Hamilto…
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'F2 has never been so exciting!' ft. Zak O’Sullivan & Alex Jacques
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As the 2025 F1 driver line-up heats up, we take a look at some of the talent looking to join the top tier in the next couple of years. Christian is joined by F1TV and official F2 commentator Alex Jacques to discuss the pressure on names like Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman to live up to expectations, before Williams Academy driver and F2 race win…
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Our Silverstone ticket winners are crowned!
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Five questions, two sets of Silverstone tickets, one round of 'Beat The Christian'. Three contestants join us for the super tense finale of our British Grand Prix competition. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Canada debrief ft. Crofty! Is there a FOUR-way battle at the top?
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Christian is joined by friend of the show and Sky F1 commentator David Croft in Montreal to go through all the action from what they call "the best race of the season so far". Has Mercedes' weekend shown that there's a four-team race at the top of the championship? What the hell happened to Ferrari? Why does Karun Chandhok make a cameo appearance? …
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Canada Grand Prix preview & your chance to win Silverstone tickets!!!
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Christian catches up with Greg from Montreal to look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix. They discuss the circuit’s legendary Wall of Champions, the impact of Sergio Perez’s re-signing with Red Bull and Esteban Ocon’s departure from Alpine on the 2025 driver market, and whether Ferrari and McLaren can take their charge on Red Bull to North America. P…
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Q&A special: Should Monaco stay? Who pays driver fines? & F1 curses
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Betty and Christian go through listener thoughts, feelings and questions from across the world of Formula One. Along the way they explore how driver fines are paid, influencers in the paddock and some brilliant facts about the cars themselves. Also be warned that you are about to meet the F1 witch, we can only apologise. #f1 #formula1 #podcast #the…
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As Charles Leclerc has a historic home win in Monaco, Greg and Christian take a look back at all the big talking points in the race. There's also time to meet some listeners' F1-inspired pets and we look at how the fallout of an on-track incident could impact Alpine. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc Try it risk-free now with a 30-…
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Alex Albon's yacht fantasy, Abbi Pulling & Monaco Grand Prix preview
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Betty and Christian preview this weekend's race with an incredible chat with Alex Albon direct from Monaco. Plus, we welcome Abbi Pulling into the studio to look at her season so far in F1 Academy and British F4. There's also time for the first instalment of 'George Russell's F1 community notice board' as we round up the latest F1 news and gossip. …
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Imola debrief: 'F1 is not being dominated by Red Bull now'
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Betty and Christian arrive home from respective stag and hen dos to try and make sense of the Imola Grand Prix, and Christian introduces a new game he picked up in Albania. Perhaps it's the hangovers talking, but it feels like there's plenty to get excited about as we head into the next stage of the 2024 season. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nor…
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Charlotte Tilbury, Albon's contract, Imola & we need your help for Silverstone!
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We welcome beauty empire founder Charlotte Tilbury (MBE!) to talk about her groundbreaking partnership with F1 Academy, “breaking down the barriers” for women in motorsport and what a paddock-inspired fragrance would smell like. Betty, Greg and Christian also discuss Alex Albon's new deal at Williams and what it means to the 2025 driver market befo…
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Ruth Buscombe: F1 should be made by everyone, for everyone
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We welcome F1 race strategist Ruth Buscombe to the studio for a chat about her fascinating career up and down the grid, race wins (and incredible airport security drama) with Sebastian Vettel, why she used to dream about George Russell and how Formula One needs input from everybody rather than “just a slither of society” to help it improve. Learn m…
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Lando Norris tells us about his first race win in Miami
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When *F1 race winner* and friend of the show Lando Norris wanted a catch up about his incredible weekend in Miami we couldn't leave him hanging. Betty Glover finds out all about the celebrations, delivering an incredible promise to his grandma and where things can go next for him and McLaren. Subscribe to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/…
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Inside Lando's first win & Ed Sheeran joins us in Miami!!
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Join Greg, Betty and Christian as we take you inside Miami's Hard Rock Stadium for a full debrief of Lando Norris' first win in Formula One. Which team bosses were celebrating with McLaren? Is the tide turning on Red Bull? How did we end up chatting to Ed Sheeran? Find out the answers to those questions and so many more in a whirlwind look back at …
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Miami GP preview with Max Verstappen, Logan Sargeant & Lia Block!
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We're coming direct from Miami with a ridiculous driver line-up to look ahead to the first US race weekend of the season. World Champion Max Verstappen joins us just days after it was confirmed Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey would be leaving the the team, home driver Logan Sargeant fills us in on his prep for his busiest Grand Prix of the sea…
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How Alex Albon's panda helmet came to life, Dinky Driver & how F1 points could change
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Betty and Christian are joined by the man behind Alex Albon's incredible panda helmet to hear about how is came to life and the inspirational story of how the designer ended up making F1 helmets for a living. Plus we get an update on Christian's dinky driver, get into a discussion about sprint races and answer a listener question about how point-sc…
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Why is Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull and where does he go next? | EMERGENCY EPISODE
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Greg, Christian and Betty scramble from London and Italy to discuss reports that Red Bull’s Chief technical officer Adrian Newey is leaving the team and where "the Lewis Hamilton of F1 design" could be heading next. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod Learn mo…
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Chinese Grand Prix Debrief ft. Laura Winter: Is Lando closing in on a win?
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Christian is joined by reserve driver F1TV's Laura Winter to go through all the big talking points from the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix. As Max Verstappen and Red Bull continue to operate at "a higher level", they discuss the chances for drivers like Lando Norris to pick up points or even wins as the year goes on. There's also time to reflect on an ama…
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Chinese Grand Prix preview and feedback from an F1 driver's mum
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Christian and Betty preview the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix with a look at how the F1 has changed since the last race there in 2019, and what Zhou Guanyu will be looking to take away from his home race. They also discuss what Fernando Alosno's new contract at Aston Martin means for the 2025 driver line-up and get into some listener questions and feedba…
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Oscar Piastri returns & we hear an AMAZING Schumacher story
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One of our favourite co-hosts Oscar Piastri returns for a catch-up about his season so far, McLaren's chances at the Chinese Grand prix and why he thinks turning 23 feels "old". We also hear from Olivia - a listener with an INCREDIBLE Michael Schumacher story - and Christian launches a new feature by doing an interview with himself. Yes, himself. G…
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Japanese Grand Prix debrief: Sainz in 'the form of his life' & Yuki's home race heroics
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Betty and Christian look through all the big talking points of the Japanese Grand Prix as Ferrari continue to assert themselves as the second fastest team on the grid with Carlos Sainz continuing his incredible run of form. But where will this streak leave him at the end of the season and how much pressure does it put on an incoming Lewis Hamilton …
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Sebastian Vettel: I'd be blind if I didn't see the chances in F1 right now
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This one doesn't need much of a description; four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is this week's guest. He joins Betty, Christian and Greg to discuss his career, potential future in the sport and how he still uses F1 tactics in the supermarket. There's also time for a preview of the Japanese Grand Prix and a very exciting Chloe Grant update. E…
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Mind-blowing pit wall insight with Bernie Collins
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Greg and Christian are joined by former Aston Martin strategist and current Sky F1 pundit Bernie Collins to hear about her fascinating career in the paddock. Along the way they discuss her work with some of the best drivers in history, winning a grand prix with Sergio Perez and if anyone should believe rumours about Sebastian Vettel's return to F1.…
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Australian Grand Prix 2024 debrief ft. a Red Bull-free podium!
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Greg, Betty and Christian go through all the action from the Australian Grand Prix including Max's DNF, Ferrari's dream race and insight from our resident F1 psychologist Mica on how Daniel Ricciardo and Logan Sergeant can bounce back from tricky weekends. Greg also goes on a pretty hefty rant about stewards and Betty gets a time penalty from the p…
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