Best F1R The Girls F1 Podcasts (2025)

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The Life of an F1 Journalist: Luke Smith on Journalism, Travel, and the Making of On the Grid 41:53

1 day ago41:53

41:53

What’s it really like to cover Formula 1 from inside the paddock? In this episode, I sit down with The Athletic’s Luke Smith, one of the most respected voices in F1 journalism, to talk about his new book On the Grid. Luke shares what it takes to cover 20+ races a year, the best interviews he's done, and how the sport has changed from the inside. If…

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Australian Grand Prix Recap + Chinese Grand Prix Preview 33:06

5 days ago33:06

33:06

Rain chaos down under! The first race of the season left us all a bit speechless... six DNFs, radio shenanigans, Papaya Rules coming back with a vengeance, and so much more. Should we have expected more from the rookies? Is Ferrari in trouble already? How fast is the Red Bull? Plus, a Chinese GP Preview and what to expect for F1 Academy's first rac…

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Pre-Season Testing Recap + Drive To Survive Review + Australian GP Preview 36:00

11 days ago36:00

36:00

F1 is back—almost. In this episode, I'm breaking down everything from pre-season testing: who looked fast, who’s got work to do, and what actually matters heading into Round 1. Plus, my unfiltered thoughts on Drive to Survive Season 7—what they nailed, what they missed, and why it still has me hooked. And, of course, a look ahead to the Australian …

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The Science Behind Finding F1's First Female Driver feat. More Than Equal's Dr. Fran Longstaff and Drivers 29:16

14 days ago29:16

29:16

Happy International Women's Day! How do we find and develop the first female Formula 1 driver of the modern era? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Fran Longstaff, Head of Research at More Than Equal, alongside rising stars Ivonn, Skye, and Katrina, to break down the data, challenges, and real-world experiences shaping the future of women in motors…

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The Making of Drive to Survive feat. Executive Producer James Gay-Rees 25:13

18 days ago25:13

25:13

Ever wondered what really goes into making Drive to Survive? In this episode, I sit down with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees to talk about how the series has shaped F1, what happens behind the scenes, and what we can expect from Season 7, dropping this Friday. Who's the best to work with? How much is pre-planned? And are you ready for Daniel Ric…

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James Vowles: Live From London 12:01

23 days ago12:01

12:01

Join me as I sit down in London with James Vowles to discuss all things Williams –– what the team principal role means to him, how Carlos and Alex REALLY get along, what lessons he's taken from his past success at Mercedes, and much more. For a video version, watch on YouTube. Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As alw…

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F175 Live Recap + Pre-Season Testing Preview: Live From London 42:04

25 days ago42:04

42:04

The 2025 F1 season is almost here, and I was on the ground at F175 Live to get the full scoop. From my experience at and insights from the press conference and red carpet to my take on the biggest moments from the event, I break it all down. Plus, with pre-season testing kicking off, I’m diving into what to watch for. Buckle up, we’re almost back i…

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On Air With Laura Winter 38:53

5 weeks ago38:53

38:53

Join me for an insightful conversation with the one and only Laura Winter as we dive into her journey from athlete to presenter, the realities of being a woman in motorsport, and what it takes to command a mic on race weekends. We chat about F1TV’s behind-the-scenes dynamics, the highs and lows of live broadcasting, and her experience presenting at…

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2025 Season Predictions 21:48

6 weeks ago21:48

21:48

The most scientific, accurate, you-should-pay-attention-to-this episode is here! Kidding... I asked those of you who came to our Las Vegas GP meet-up to write down your predictions & hot takes for the 2025 season. Join me as I react to your thoughts and give my own. For a video version, watch on YouTube. Check out our merch and subscribe to our sus…

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How F1 Became One of the Hottest Investments in Sports feat. Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen 40:50

7 weeks ago40:50

40:50

Formula 1’s multi-billion-dollar boom is here. Every F1 team is now worth over $1 billion, but what’s driving the sport’s skyrocketing valuations? I’m joined by Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen to break down F1’s financial rise, the impact of the cost cap, media rights shifts, and what’s next for the business of speed. For a video version, watch on YouT…

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Introducing... F1's 2025 Rookies feat. Caroline's Corner 48:07

8 weeks ago48:07

48:07

Get ready for a deep dive into the six rookies taking the Formula 1 grid by storm in 2025. I’m joined by Caroline from Caroline’s Corner to explore the stories behind Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, Isack Hadjar, and Liam Lawson. We discuss their backgrounds, bold predictions for their rookie seasons, and answer the b…

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From the Grid to the Boardroom: The Storylines That Will Define F1 in 2025 20:44

9 weeks ago20:44

20:44

Join me as I unpack the top F1 storylines to watch in 2025! From driver dynamics and team strategies to the business decisions shaping the sport’s future, this marks a pivotal year for F1 as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. For a video version, watch on YouTube. Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us…

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New Year, New Chapter 27:42

10 weeks ago27:42

27:42

A new year brings a new chapter for Paddock Project, which comes with a bittersweet announcement. Tune in for what the future of Paddock Project holds, as well as (of course) our thoughts on the latest driver market shifts. For a video version of the second half, watch on YouTube. Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As…

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2024 Season Recap 44:16

14 weeks ago44:16

44:16

Join us to recap all the action from the 2024 season! We discuss our season MVPs and LVPs, surprising statistics, and the results of the listener superlative survey. Plus we talk about Verstappen's future, McLaren's rise, the Hamilton v. Leclerc dynamic, the second Red Bull seat, and more. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substa…

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Your Questions Answered: Mailbag Live From Las Vegas 23:12

14 weeks ago23:12

23:12

We're live from Las Vegas! Tiggy and Tabby bring you a special mailbag episode where we dive into your questions—from what it will take to make F1 Academy mainstream and our favorite driver friendships to how we get access at races and advice for aspiring content creators. Watch this video on YouTube. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainab…

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap + F1 Academy Recap 48:01

15 weeks ago48:01

48:01

The season finale is here! Join us as we recap this insane finisher and get into all of the action that went down, including the McLaren title win, Hamilton and Leclerc's epic comeback drives, penalties galore, and the spicy battle for P6 in Constructors. Plus we hear some exciting news from Tiggy and get into all the details from the F1 Academy ra…

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The Art of F1 Commentary with James Hinchcliffe: Live From Las Vegas 44:31

15 weeks ago44:31

44:31

Hinch will tell you he's the luckiest guy in the world... having driven and won many races in Indycar, earned second place in Dancing with the Stars, and now getting to talk about the sport he loves with people he loves for a living. We discuss the art of F1 commentating: how does he prepare? What data is at his disposal? How does he tell a good st…

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Qatar Grand Prix Recap + Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview 52:01

16 weeks ago52:01

52:01

Join us to recap a wild Qatar Grand Prix! We discuss all of the controversial penalties and stewarding decisions, the Ferrari v. McLaren fight for Constructors' in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton's struggles in the Mercedes, and the GM/Cadillac news. Plus we discuss the F1 Academy race weekend and what to expect at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Check out our…

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Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap + Tiggy's IRL Experience + Qatar GP Preview 56:17

17 weeks ago56:17

56:17

The second ever Las Vegas Grand Prix did not disappoint! Listen in as we hear from Tiggy about her amazing weekend experiencing the race IRL. Then, we discuss the epic racing that went down, Max winning the WDC, the battles up and down the Constructors grid, and the key things to keep in mind as we head into the final two races of the season. Plus,…

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Las Vegas Grand Prix Preview 26:47

17 weeks ago26:47

26:47

We are back after a 3 week hiatus for the final stretch of the season! Join us as we discuss all there is to know about the Vegas race, including the 3-way battle for constructors (plus the sneaky battle for P6), the championship fight, the final VCARB seat, Checo's future, and more! Plus, we talk with Tiggy about all of her amazing IRL plans as sh…

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The huge deal that was the Formula E Women's Test 15:22

18 weeks ago15:22

15:22

In this episode of Progress Paddock, we discuss the historic all-female test at the Jarama Circuit in Madrid, a first for Formula E. Held as part of pre-season testing, the session featured top women drivers from diverse motorsport backgrounds, racing in the new Gen3 EVO car. We talk about the significance of this event for gender diversity in moto…

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Inside Mercedes F1 with Matt Whyman 35:05

19 weeks ago35:05

35:05

We're joined by author Matt Whyman to discuss Inside Mercedes F1, his deep dive into Mercedes' journey back to the front of the grid during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. With unprecedented access, Whyman follows Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Toto Wolff as they navigate the challenges of competition after their years of dominance. We discuss Toto…

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Brazilian Grand Prix Recap 42:26

20 weeks ago42:26

42:26

This race is going down in the history books... just pure chaos. Red flags galore, the first black flag in 17 years, the P17 to P1 masterclass put on by Max Verstappen, a double Alpine podium and $50M payday, and so much more. Tune in for our thoughts on all the madness that happened this sprint weekend. Interlagos sure knows how to put on a show. …

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Mexican Grand Prix Recap + Brazilian Grand Prix Preview 27:07

21 weeks ago27:07

27:07

Join us to discuss a thrilling race in Mexico City, complete with a dominant Sainz victory, a controversial Max/Lando battle, a disastrous weekend for Red Bull, and more. Plus we discuss what to expect at next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and Y…

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Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson: Live From Austin 20:09

21 weeks ago20:09

20:09

What a highlight to sit down with Yuki and Liam ahead of the Austin race weekend and after a 4-week-long F1 hiatus. We talk to Yuki about his home race points-scoring celebration in Japan, lessons he learned from Daniel Ricciardo, words of wisdom for his new teammate, and his caffeine (in)tolerance. With Liam, we dive into his mentality heading int…

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United States Grand Prix Recap: Live From Austin + Mexican Grand Prix Preview 53:36

22 weeks ago53:36

53:36

Austin did not disappoint y'all! Join us we recap our IRL weekend at one of our favorite races of the year. We talk about our time interviewing Yuki and Liam, hanging out in the Red Bull garage, and all of the fun events we attended. Of course, we talk about the insane sprint and race weekend, getting into the Ferrari dominance, Mercedes woes, and …

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United States Grand Prix Preview 24:23

22 weeks ago24:23

24:23

We are finally back to F1 after a 4-week long break...and heading to none other than Austin! We get into why we love this race, what we can expect from the teams and all the upgrades they are bringing this weekend. Plus, we talk about Liam Lawson's return to F1, our thoughts on the championship battle, all the latest news, and more! Check out our m…

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Good Energy? F1 and Oil Sponsorships 21:08

23 weeks ago21:08

21:08

As we approach the Austin GP, we're exploring in today’s Planet Paddock episode something that’s inextricable from Texas and F1… oil & gas. Fossil fuel companies are currently spending at least $5.6 billion on sport sponsorship deals and F1 makes up about $2bn of that, more than any other sport. What's the history of oil and F1? How does this jive …

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Daniel Ricciardo Deep Dive 24:01

24 weeks ago24:01

24:01

Join us to dive into the career and back story of Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most iconic figures in the F1 world. We discuss his performances across each of his teams, his Red Bull era and relationship with Max, turbulent times at Renault and McLaren, and our thoughts on his mid-season departure from VCARB. Plus we discuss his huge impact on the …

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Inspiring the Next Generation with Jenny Fletcher, Girls on Track UK Programme Manager 28:09

25 weeks ago28:09

28:09

For this episode of Progress Paddock, our series dedicated to women in motorsport, we are joined by Jenny Fletcher, Programme Manager for Girls on Track UK. In this episode, we talk about Jenny's career and how she got to where she is today, as well as discuss the amazing work the program is doing to inspire the next generation of female talent and…

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Singapore Grand Prix Recap 37:07

26 weeks ago37:07

37:07

Join us to recap the Singapore Grand Prix and Lando's dominant win by over 20 seconds! We discuss Ricciardo's future, a strategy win from McLaren and miss from Mercedes, Verstappen's damage control, Bottas and the Stake seat, and more. Plus we talk about the two F1 Academy races! Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As alw…

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Singapore Grand Prix Preview 25:31

26 weeks ago25:31

25:31

Welcome to F1's original night race...! And it's a grueling one. We dive into what to expect this year at Singapore, including a debate about Lando vs. Oscar, where Red Bull car development started to go downhill (and whether that means justice for Checo), who we think will get the open VCARB and Stake seats, where Colapinto's career goes from here…

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap 45:17

27 weeks ago45:17

45:17

Join us to recap an absolute thriller in Baku! We discuss McLaren leading the Constructors' Championship for the first time in a decade, Piastri and Leclerc's epic 30-lap battle, the Checo/Sainz crash, our predictions for both championships, the impressive rookie performances, and more. Check out our newly re-designed merch! Subscribe to our sustai…

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview 25:05

27 weeks ago25:05

25:05

F1 is back is this weekend with an Azerbaijan-Singapore double header and we cannot wait! Ahead of the race at Baku, we get into the top storylines in F1 today: McLaren's surge to the top and possible team orders, Red Bull's struggles, whether Ferrari can fight for P2 (or even P1) in Constructors, and of course, the recent signing of Adrian Newey t…

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Can Motorsport Technology Help the Environment? Live From McLaren Technology Center with Director of Sustainability Kim Wilson 32:20

28 weeks ago32:20

32:20

During Tiggy's visit to McLaren Technology Center, she sat down with Director of Sustainability Kim Wilson to discuss how different motorsport technologies can apply to climate solutions. We dive into McLaren’s Climate Contribution Program and Kim's visit to the Great Barrier Reef with Oscar, the team's use of recycled carbon fiber, a fully circula…

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Italian Grand Prix Recap 46:01

29 weeks ago46:01

46:01

Join us as we recap a massive weekend for the Tifosi at the Monza Grand Prix! We discuss Ferrari's A+ strategy call for Charles's winning one-stop race, confusion and shock at Red Bull's lack of pace, and of course, Papaya Rules. We also get into some rookie action this weekend, including Franco Colapinto's F1 debut and Kimi Antonelli signing with …

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Italian Grand Prix Preview 24:26

29 weeks ago24:26

24:26

We're entering Tifosi territory and the Constructors' battle is TIGHT! 30 points tight between McLaren and Red Bull... we discuss where Red Bull goes from here, potential McLaren team orders, hometown hero Kimi Antonelli's FP1 debut for Mercedes, our thoughts on the Logan move (including our debate before the news dropped), and more. Check out our …

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Dutch Grand Prix Recap 44:25

30 weeks ago44:25

44:25

Join us to recap a mega Dutch Grand Prix! We talk about Lando and McLaren's dominant 20+ second win, Red Bull v. McLaren in Constructors', our latest predictions on the driver market, Ferrari's surprising Sunday, and more. Plus we discuss F1 Academy's exciting race weekend. Check out our newly re-designed merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Subs…

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Dutch Grand Prix Preview 35:10

30 weeks ago35:10

35:10

F1's long-awaited return is back after the summer break! This weekend we are heading to Zandvoort, land of the Dutch superfan and Max Verstappen's home country. In this episode we talk more in depth about our rebrand, plus give you everything you need to know ahead of the race weekend. We get into the battle for Constructors, the remaining open sea…

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F1 Academy Mid-Season Check-In 20:20

31 weeks ago20:20

20:20

We are back to racing after a long summer break, and F1 Academy is heading to Zandvoort this weekend! The series is officially 3 out of 7 races into their season, and lots has happened. In this episode, we give you a run down of the series as a whole, recap all of the action from the first half of the season, and tell you what to expect for the upc…

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Silly Season Ask Us Anything 47:38

32 weeks ago47:38

47:38

Silly season and summer break are in full swing! For this week's episode, we answer all of your questions, including how we met, how we got started, and all things F1R THE GIRLS. Plus, we get into our thoughts on silly season so far, Carlos's move to Williams, and our predictions for the rest of the season. This is a fun one! Subscribe to our new, …

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Under the Hood with Mercedes' Chief Communications Officer Bradley Lord and Head of Sustainability Ali Ashpitel: Live From Brackley 56:09

33 weeks ago56:09

56:09

We are joined by two of the most impressive people in the game to discuss everything Mercedes, motorsport, and sustainability. We get into what those last 10 laps at Silverstone were like, what the Mercedes ethos is, Toto’s leadership style, and how the team is thinking about the post-Lewis era. On sustainability, we dive into Mercedes' progress in…

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Belgian Grand Prix Recap + Tiggy's visit to MTC and Brackley! 48:28

34 weeks ago48:28

48:28

Join us to recap a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix, complete with a surprise Mercedes 1-2 (and then updated to a Hamilton win after George's disqualification)! We get into Russell's amazing one-stop race, Piastri's impressive drive, our latest predictions on the driver's market, and what we'll be watching for over summer break. Plus hear all about Tig…

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Formula E Finale Recap + Electrifying Motorsport with CEO Jeff Dodds: Live From London 57:10

34 weeks ago57:10

57:10

Unpacking a truly ELECTRIC weekend with Formula E at their finale in London! We give a brief overview of the series, discuss our on-the-ground experience, and share snippets from our conversations with McLaren Team Principal Ian James and the lovely women from Girls on Track. Then we dive into our interview with Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, where we d…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Recap + Belgian Grand Prix Preview 54:30

35 weeks ago54:30

54:30

Join us to recap the absolutely wild Hungarian Grand Prix! We discuss all the details and angles of Piastri's maiden win, the McLaren team orders incident, and the amazing 1-2 result for the team; the Max/Lewis contact, plus the Red Bull struggles and Checo's future; and much more. Then we discuss what to expect at the Belgian Grand Prix next weeke…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Preview 26:30

35 weeks ago26:30

26:30

Join us to get ready for the Hungaroring this weekend! We discuss this highly technical track, Checo's prospects and the latest updates on the driver market, whether Mercedes has unlocked the car's potential, the fight for P2 in the Constructors' Championship, and more. Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter! Check out our merch …

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What Would Bernie Do? F1 Race Strategy and Season Predictions with Bernie Collins 31:57

36 weeks ago31:57

31:57

Today we are so excited to welcome Bernie Collins back to the podcast! Bernie is a strategy analyst and on-air voice for Sky Sports and F1TV, and is the former Head of Race Strategy for Aston Martin. In our conversation with Bernie, we talk about how to watch a Grand Prix like a strategist, her iconic race win with Checo, what she's looking forward…

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Preparing for Formula E's London Finale with McLaren Drivers Sam Bird and Jake Hughes 38:56

36 weeks ago38:56

38:56

Ahead of Formula E's finale in London next weekend, NEOM McLaren drivers Sam and Jake talk to us about their weekend goals, favorite Formula E technology, the impact the series has had on their sustainability mindset, and golfing with Zak Brown. We end with a not-so-rapid rapid fire sequence that is British themed in honor of their home race. Watch…

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British Grand Prix Recap 50:41

37 weeks ago50:41

50:41

F1 keeps getting better and better! Join us as we discuss an epic race weekend at the British Grand Prix, including Hamilton's historic and emotional win, a tight race between Lando and Max, and of course, all of the rainy tire and pit stop strategy calls up and down the grid. Plus, we get into all of the exciting F1 news this week and talk about h…

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Austrian Grand Prix Recap + British Grand Prix Preview 42:54

38 weeks ago42:54

42:54

We think it's safe to say that F1 is so back baby! Join us as we recap an action-packed and absolutely thrilling sprint race weekend in Austria. We get into the nail biter of a sprint and the wheel to wheel action that went down, plus we break down all of the late-race excitement from Sunday's battle, including our thoughts on who was right in the …

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