
Join F1 commentating legend Ben Edwards and motorsport TV presenter Nicola Hume between every F1 race as they cut through the noise of Formula One and bring you everything you need to know along with special guests from the world of F1.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsAutomotiveLeisure | |||

Lando Norris wins in Budapest to become F1 2026's FIFTH different Grand Prix winner — and McLaren look like they're back in championship contention.
Nicola and Ben are joined by F1 reporter and author Rachel Brookes to break down all the drama from... more
George Russell's weekend went from bad to worse: slower than teammate Kimi Antonelli all weekend, punted off by Hamilton on lap one, and now 50 points adrift in the championship. Can he salvage his season before the summer break?
Jennie Gow steps in... more
SILVERSTONE DELIVERED CHAOS AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT.
The 2026 British Grand Prix had everything—a first-time winner, championship drama, controversial penalties, technical failures, and an FIA safety car decision that's got the whole paddock ta... more
George Russell finally puts together a complete race weekend—and takes victory in Austria!
After a rollercoaster season, Russell held off pressure from both Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli to claim a crucial win at the Red Bull... more
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This show combines race-by-race analysis with insider perspectives from F1 veterans, drivers, and media professionals. Across recent episodes, the conversations tend to center on regulation changes, car development, team dynamics, and the evolving tech landscape, peppered with race recaps from sprints to grand prixs. Guests frequently include team principals, drivers at various stages of their careers, and prominent F1 media figures, offering a blend of strategic insight, on-track storytelling, and industry anecdotes. A standout pattern is the willingness to bring in non-traditional angles (e.g., engineers, influencers, and prominent media voices) to illuminate how rules, technology, and personalities shape the season. This mix makes it use... more
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