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Shift+F1 is a weekly podcast about Formula 1. New to the sport? Check out our Preseason Primer episode (#137)! Join us for race recaps, news from the wide world of racing, and the latest on Pastor Maldonado.
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A strategy-heavy race leaves us pondering driver futures, Zak Brown’s salty bets, and the Teriyaki Boyz. Formula 3 spoilers from 38:23 to 39:03 SHOW NOTES One of the Formula 3 races this weekend was particularly nutty (spoilers) Robert Wickens driving a hand-controlled race car SAI explaining how the Ferrari steering wheel works (and here’s another…
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Ep232 - The Curse is Lifted... and Shifted. | #ImolaGP
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The 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is in the books and it was another wild race in Imola!Max set off this weekend hoping to dash all the whisperings of there being some kind of "Italian Curse" on him, and he did just that with a superb drive on Sunday. Lewis Hamilton took pole position and a well deserved 2nd place however, as he continues to remin…
We finally pop the cork and give you, the listeners, our Ferrari Trento taste test, the new official sparkling wine of the podium in F1.We also dive into plenty of F1 news! Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin has been talking smack to him ever since Kimi accidentally drove into the back of his teammate Antonio Giovinazzi at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Electr…
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Ep237 - Prescription Spain Relief | #SpanishGP
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The Spanish Grand Prix is complete, and you could argue it was slightly better than usual, although it will depend on who you ask...Ryan lost his bet with Helmut and there will be a Ferrari Trento taste test later this week! Carlos Sainz finished ahead of Fernando Alonso, so it is time to pop some bubbly in studio!It was a "meh" race on Sunday with…
Time for Paella and pit stops! Spain is right around the corner and we have a MAJOR announcement regarding the United States Grand Prix later this year. We also talk predictions, #FormulaBrunch options, and the latest news from around the paddock this week.It sounds like Toto Wolff's motivational impressions of Tony Robbins over the radio to Bottas…
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145 - Portuguese GP & Spanish GP Prerace 2021
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The races are coming fast and loose these days! Try not to slip on the tarmac or get BLOWN OFF THE DANG TRACK. IndyCar spoilers from 1:10:24 to 1:12:43 SHOW NOTES Sprint race details from PlanetF1 (article) and Chain Bear (video) David Coulthard and Michael Schumacher’s blue flag miscue RAI’s radio confusion in Bahrain Support the show on Patreon a…
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Ep235 - Weed and Feed | #PortugueseGP
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Portugal is wrapped up and the title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen remains tight!The Red Bulls set out this weekend hoping to take a chunk out of Mercedes' momentum in either championship, but the track conditions proved to be tricky for everyone. Cold temperatures, hard tires, difficult track limits, heavy winds... you name it! P…
Did you know that Zak Brown is a blogger? He is huge on Tumblr... just kidding. He does occasionally post his thoughts to the McLaren website however. We dig deep into Zak Brown's latest blog post on the McLaren website, as he provides plenty detail about what he thinks F1 needs to do in order to secure it's future and expand the fanbase. More impo…
F1 is sprinting toward a new qualifying format, but will it result in delightful chaos or stop short of the finish line? Spoilers for Formula E from 17:23 to 27:48 and IndyCar from 36:25 to 40:39 SHOW NOTES Here’s a video game render of the Miami GP circuit Formula E commentators making a realization (spoilers!) Support the show on Patreon and get …
We are officially going to Miami!The city commissioners of Miami have made the dream of a Miami Grand Prix a reality last week, as they voted for the race bid to pass. You should immediately start shopping for your best Miami attire and some sun screen, because Nikita Mazepin will be spinning his way off the track and onto the beach before you know…
When it rains, it pours, especially when it comes to contentious moves, lewd gestures, and driving with your knees. SHOW NOTES Shift+F1 Discord user Novolin’s excellent edit of VER’s stricken car Some wild stuff is going on with AlphaTauri’s steering Support the show on Patreon and get all our bonus episodes! Email us at shiftf1podcast@gmail.com Fo…
Almost Imola time!We jump into all the motorsport news and our Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview with the race right around the corner.Toto Wolff speaks publicly on whether or not he thinks Bottas will actually quit the team if team orders were implemented again. Daniel Ricciardo loves working for Zak Brown at McLaren and he is hoping his new boss …
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142 - Emilia Romagna GP Prerace 2021
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We are FINALLY back to racing after having to hold ourselves over with regulation news, bees, and (admittedly sweet-looking) boats. SHOW NOTES VET explaining how bees work A check-in with RAI’s Instagram: race pics, Dudewithfamily, hashtag ad RAI doesn’t get paid to clap Remember to cross the finish line before you celebrate Formula E driver Oliver…
It is FINALLY race week as we get ready for F1 action in Italy!The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (officially dubbed "Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2021"...) is right around the corner and we dive into all the news heading into the race weekend.Daniel Ricciardo is mad at Liberty Media and F1 over how they choose t…
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Ep229 - Done and Dusted | ExtremeE #DesertXPrix
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Extreme E has officially kicked off with the completion of the inaugural Desert X-Prix!We dive into the action packed weekend from the first race and celebrate a dominant performance by recent Purple Sector show guests Molly Taylor and Johan Kristoffersson of Rosberg Xtreme Racing as they took the top step in Saudi Arabia.The Mail Box Box Box is op…
We fill time before the next F1 race with some check ins from the Extreme worlds of electric off-roading, Formula 2, and SWORDS. (Formula 2 spoilers from 48:55 to 50:02) SHOW NOTES Extreme E’s YouTube archives of this weekend’s broadcasts (VPN required in the US) and the Shootout semi-final. Highlights: Qualifying day, Race day. An introduction to …
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Ep228 - Target Acquired: Sebastian Vettel
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It's an all out assault on Sebastian Vettel after the Bahrain Grand Prix, with ex-drivers and media alike training the guns on him. Can Vettel turn things around at Imola and correct the record before it gets too ugly?Good guy Valtteri Bottas has saved a hockey team! And you can too! At just 100 euros a share, you can be a proud shareholder of the …
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Ep227 - If you come at the king... | #BahrainGP
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Formula 1 is officially back with the Bahrain Grand Prix in the books!A wild grand prix weekend was capped off with a stellar finish, and even more questions were left unanswered than we had heading into the weekend.Is Yuki Tsunoda destined to become the first Japanese superstar in F1? He certainly looks it from his first career race. The paddock a…
The first race of the season is always an exciting time. Who wins? Who loses? Who gets attacked by a sandwich bag? SHOW NOTES MSC showed up with a cool shirt The new Internet website mazesp.in A highlight reel of TSU’s race The Race’s explanation of Mercedes and Aston Martin’s rake problems NASCAR on dirt was indeed wild Support the show on Patreon…
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Ep226 - Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Episode 8 - 10 Review
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Tune in for our review of episodes 8-10 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 on Netflix.We discuss Carlos Sainz and his dad playing sports, Lance Stroll surfing, umbrellas, R&B, and the Aston Martin factory tour!We also tease the upcoming Bahrain GP that kicks off the 2021 F1 Season...Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Crea…
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Ep225 - Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Episode 5-7 Review
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Tune in for our review of episodes 5-7 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 on Netflix.We discuss the Pink Mercedes saga and its emotional toll on Cyril Abiteboul, AlphaTauri pronunciation and photoshoots, Daniel Ricciardo's ranch, Günther Steiner's facial hair, and which team principals we want to have a beer with!We will be reviewing every epi…
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Ep224 - Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Episode 3-4 Review
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Tune in for our review of episodes 3 and 4 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 on Netflix.We discuss Valterri Bottas' buttocks, Toto Wolff working out with a guy's groin, Sebastian Vettel giving zero fucks, and a Ferrari mechanics ballet!We will be reviewing every episode from the new season so subscribe to hear them all...Join our F1 Fantasy l…
The first race of the season is upon us! We get the lowdown on Bahrain and make more wild assumptions based on testing. SHOW NOTES The Saudi circuit looks a little worrying Jolyon Palmer explaining an F1 steering wheel GAS’ article in The Player’s Tribune A flax boat and how flax does in impact tests (thanks Micah and luminol!) Support the show on …
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Ep223 - Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Episode 1-2 Review
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Tune in for our review of the first couple episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 on Netflix.We discuss Lawrence Stroll's busy calendar, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff battling on an off the track, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo always having fun, and so much more!We will be reviewing every episode from the new season so subscribe to …
We cover all the news and rumors from F1 Testing in Bahrain.Is McLaren's diffuser a game changer?Will Nikita Mazepin have his license suspended?Is Ferrari fast again?Does Mercedes ever tell the truth?Tune in to find out!Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Create a team+ Join our league using code f32099d817SUBSCRIBE to Purple S…
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Ep221 - Johan Kristoffersson Interview - Rosberg Xtreme Racing
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Tune in for our interview with Johan Kristoffersson who is driving for Rosberg Xtreme Racing in Extreme E this season!We discuss a possible bet with Nico Rosberg, race day pranks, helmet design, and sending it on the track jumps this season.Make sure you let him and the team know you loved hearing him on Purple Sector!@kristofferssonjohan@johankms8…
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Ep220 - Molly Taylor Interview - Rosberg Xtreme Racing
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Tune in for our interview with Molly Taylor who is driving for Rosberg Xtreme Racing in Extreme E this season!We discuss her driving history, helmet design, Australian biscuits, juggling sticks, and shoeys of course.Make sure you let her and the team know you loved hearing her on Purple Sector! @molly_rally@rosbergxracingJoin our F1 Fantasy league!…
Ah testing, that time of year we get to see all the secrets the teams have been hiding. Like bamboo driveshafts. SHOW NOTES F1’s Murray Walker Remembered The funky space gun teams are using to test tires Support the show on Patreonand get all our bonus episodes! Email us at shiftf1podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @shiftf1podcast Join our f…
Tune in for our breakdown of every livery on the F1 grid!It's an impressive lineup this season with some drastic new designs.We also spank the stale liveries and share our favorites.Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Create a team+ Join our league using code f32099d817SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFO…
Tune in for our preview of Mercedes for the 2021 Formula 1 season!How many more records will the team and Lewis Hamilton break?What garbage is Valtteri Bottas spewing this offseason?Will they sweep all the trophies in the turbo hybrid era?Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Create a team+ Join our league using code f32099d817SU…
Tune in for our preview of Red Bull for the 2021 Formula 1 season!Can Checo help the team challenge Mercedes?Will they win the Monaco Grand Prix?Is Alex Albon the best janitor in F1?Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Create a team+ Join our league using code f32099d817SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFO…
New to F1? You’ve come to the right place! We take you from zero to 200 in this sweeping overview of the world’s fastest soap opera. SHOW NOTES The YouTube channel Chain Bear has excellent technical explainers F1’s streaming service F1TV offers live and on-demand sessions (depending on where you live) The official F1 YouTube channel has highlights …
Tune in for our preview of McLaren for the 2021 Formula 1 season!Will Daniel Ricciardo best Lando Norris?Does Mercedes power mean a 3rd place repeat?Will the team end their 8 year winless streak?Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Create a team+ Join our league using code f32099d817SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get yo…
Tune in for our preview of Aston Martin for the 2021 Formula 1 season!Does Sebastian Vettel care anymore?Will Lance Stroll earn his allowance?Is Nico Hulkenberg sitting by the phone?Join our F1 Fantasy league!+ Go to fantasy.formula1.com+ Create a team+ Join our league using code f32099d817SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFO…
Tune in for our preview of Alpine for the 2021 Formula 1 season!When will Cyril get his tattoo from Daniel Ricciardo?How is Fernando Alonso's jaw healing?What is going on with Esteban Ocon?SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE…
Tune in for our preview of Ferrari for the 2021 Formula 1 season!How high can Ferrari finish in the Constructors' Championship this season?What nickname should we use for Scuderia Ferrari?Where will Carlos Sainz Jr.'s hair race in 2 years?SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/T…
Tune in for our preview of AlphaTauri for the 2021 Formula 1 season!Can Pierre Gasly keep running hot?What factory was Yuki Tsunoda built in?Will AlphaTauri steal another race win?SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE…
Tune in for our preview of Alfa Romeo for the 2021 Formula 1 season!Will Antonio Giovinazzi step up the analytics?Will Kimi Räikkönen give us more entertaining team radio?Will they actually score points this year?SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 90…
Tune in for our preview of Haas for the 2021 Formula 1 season!Will Mick Schumacher finish in the points?Will Nikita Mazepin ruffle more feathers?What will the team employees at Maranello eat?SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE…
Tune in for our preview of Williams for the 2021 Formula 1 season!We cover the past, evaluate the present, and predict the future.Will they finish 10th place again?Will George Russell keep his Williams Qualifying streak alive?Will Umbro sponsorship lead to metallic clothing?SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSect…
Tune in for a discussion about Fernando Alonso's jaw, Russian flags, numerology, and Esports!We also get an update on the status of Daniel Ricciardo and Cyril's tattoo bet, and what Ricciardo wants to bet with Zak Brown.Tons of new podcast plans are also revealed at the end...SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSe…
News and jaws are breaking in the world of motorsport!We cover it all and get into Fernando Alonso's cycling accident, Lewis Hamilton's contract, Bubba Wallace's sponsors and merch, and Pitbull's NASCAR quotes.SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8…
Tune in for huge Formula Brunch news!We also discuss how Valtteri Bottas is pushing himself to the next level, the requirements for a good night race, and how close Valentino Rossi came to racing in Formula 1.SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-…
What's going on with Lewis Hamilton's contract negotiations?Is Toto Wolff a good skier?Will Netflix's The Formula be any good?We answer all these questions and more in this episode and dive into mixology using Rich Energy in the Mailboxboxbox.Get REVed up!SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram …
F1 stars: they’re just like us! Their bosses get fired! They have to reschedule! They issue ultimatums to restrict power unit development! SHOW NOTES NASCAR at Suzuka in 1996 (thanks, Thomas!) Support the show on Patreon and get all our bonus episodes! Email us at shiftf1podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @shiftf1podcast Join our fantasy lea…
Are you ready for the Renaulution?We discuss the switch from Renault to Alpine that brought with it a teaser livery!We also talk Dakar Rally, which F1 drivers made Forbes' wealthiest athletes list, and Lewis Hamilton contract talks.SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and TwitterCALL/TEXT Pur…
Formula 1 will be kicking off the 2021 Season and Testing in Bahrain!We catch everybody on up on the shifting 23 race calendar, Dakar Rally, and more whacky NASCAR news.Conspiracy theories are also tossed around regarding Lewis Hamilton's contract discussions...SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Inst…
Alex Albon's demotion has a new wrinkle, and we cover more news around Formula 1 and the rest of Motorsport.There is a rumor swirling about the F1 Australian Grand Prix, Dakar Rally is underway, and Extreme E is on the horizon!We also congratulate Sir Lewis Hamilton.SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on…
Tune in for our Mailboxboxbox segment where we respond to listener voice messages, direct messages, and other questions.This sparks an in depth breakdown of how to prep for attending a live F1 race!We also bash Ferrari's awful pit stops this season in Formula 1 and evaluate a bunch of comments by Red Bull's Helmut Marko.Alex Albon's curious status …
You are cordially invited to attend the 2020 Purple Sector Awards where we hand out Sectors for the best and worst performances of the Formula 1 season!Slip into your tux or dress, grab your favorite beverage, and take a trip down memory lane with us...SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcastsFOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and…
