The Overtake F1 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tony Desiere
The Overtake F1 Podcast takes a look at the world of Formula 1 and the race for the World Championship. Race previews before qualifying and race reviews after the checkered flag, we will dive into the news and notes from the paddock giving you all you need to know about the season.
We preview the Italian Grand Prix as Formula One heads to the Temple of Speed and Monza. Our five things to watch for, plus a look at the circuit in our Track Talk segment. We also have our Top and Bottom Five from Zandvoort and the Dutch Grand Prix
A review of the Formula One race from the Hungaroring in Budapest, the Hungarian Grand Prix. A historic win for Red Bull and the seventh straight for Max Verstappen. We will go over McLaren's big day, Ferrari's woes and Daniel Ricciardo's return to the sport. We also hand out letter grades for all ten teams on the grid
We review the British Grand Prix from Silverstone and a great day for McLaren. We also give out our letter grades for all ten Formula 1 teams. We also break down the big news that Daniel Ricciardo is back in F1 for Alpha Tauri
Our top storylines for this weekend's F1 British Grand Prix from Silverstone. What makes this race so special and can Mercedes and Aston Martin bounce back after Austria. We talk about the circuit and the release of the 24-race calendar for next season
A look at the Canadian Grand Prix from Montreal. Our top storylines for the Formula One weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, one of the more popular circuits on the calendar.
A review of the F1 Spanish Grand Prix from Barcelona and another win by Max Verstappen. Was this race boring with Max winning by another dominating margin, or were the storylines compelling with the other teams? We also give out our letter grades for all ten Formula One teams
A review of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, won by Max Verstappen. We discuss the rain strategy that may have cost Fernando Alonso a win and the struggles of Ferrari. Who had a good weekend and who did not? We give out our letter grades for the weekend for all ten Formula One teams.
A preview of the Monaco Grand Prix through the streets of Monte Carlo. We will have our top storylines leading into the weekend, plus a look at the narrow street circuit that has defined Formula 1 for decades. We also have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Miami and a look at the relevance of the Monaco Grand Prix on the F1 calendar.
Another dominating performance for Red Bull and Max Verstappen. We review the first of three F1 races in the United States, the Miami Grand Prix. We discuss the other results and the future of the event in South Florida. We also give our grades for all ten teams on the grid.
A preview of the second-running of the Miami Grand Prix around Hard Rock Stadium. Max Verstappen won the race last season but this year he's getting a run from his teammate Sergio Perez. We go over our top storylines, a look at the circuit and our top and bottom five from Azerbaijan
Sergio Perez wins in Baku and also wins the Sprint race. Is he a real contender for the Formula 1 World Championship? We go over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and unback a rather uneventful race. We give letter grades for all ten teams plus did the new format make the Sprint weekend better?
Formula One is back after a month off and this weekend will be racing through the streets of Baku. Its the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and we will have our top five storylines, including a look at the new Sprint format for Saturday. We will go over the circuit and have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Australia earlier this month
We look at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park in Melbourne and the wild chaotic ending that raised a lot of questions on how races should finish. A podium of Champions but how we got there will still need answers. We also grade all ten teams and their results from Australia.
A look at the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park. The five things we are watching out for including the driver dynamic at Red Bull Racing. We go over the fast street circuit and our Top Five and Bottom Five from Saudi Arabia
A review of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Jeddah where Sergio Perez of Red Bull takes the checkered flag. We go over the F1 race and the takeways plus our letter grade for all ten teams on the Formula 1 grid
A look at the top storylines from the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, round two of the season. Will Red Bull continue to dominate and can Ferrari and Mercedes bounce back after a lackluster opener in Bahrain. We go over the very fast Jeddah circuit and we have the top five and bottom five from Round One.
Another dominating win for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. We go over the Bahrain Grand Prix with our likes and dislikes plus our report card grade for all ten teams. Plus, we talk about the domination of Verstappen in a sport that is trying to be more competitive.
Our preview of the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening race of the Formula 1 season. We talk about our top storylines, go over the track, and a look at preseason testing.
We preview the 2023 Formula One season with the things are watching out for, including the new drivers, new schedule and what team and driver battles we are watching out for.
A review of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and the first win for Mercedes' George Russell. We will go over the action over the weekend that led to a 1-2 Mercedes finish, we give our report for all ten F1 teams plus we dive into the controversy between Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen at the end of the race.
We review another dominating win for Max Verstappen as Formula 1 raced in Mexico City. We go over all ten teams and their race weekend, plus we discuss the Verstappen boycott of Sky Sports and the comments of Ted Kravitz
A preview of this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix and our five things to watch out for as Formula 1 goes to the land of Sergio Perez. We will take a look at the circuit and have our Best and Worst from Austin. Plus, we have some thoughts on the penalty given to Fernando Alonso
A review of Max Verstappen's win at Austin, winning the United States Grand Prix. It might have been the best Formula 1 race of the season. We will go over Hamilton's near victory, Alonso's penalty, the electric atmosphere at COTA and the dominating season of Red Bull Racing.
A preview of the United States Grand Prix as Formula 1 returns to the States. Max Verstappen is the World Champion again but there are still storylines to be sorted out. We go over those, including the cost-cap findings. We also discuss the circuit and our Top Five and Bottom from Japan
We review the controversial Japanese Grand Prix. A race that saw Max Verstappen dominate and win the title but there is more to the race than the checkered flag. We go over why many were angry and how the championship confusion occurred. We also dive into the FIA findings on the cost-cap breach by Red Bull and what it means to the team and the 2021 World Championship
A preview of the Japanese Grand Prix as Formula 1 returns to Suzuka. Will this be the place where Max Verstappen wins his second World Championship. We go over the five things to watch for this weekend, a look at the Suzuka Circuit, plus our Top Five and Bottom Five from Singapore. We will also briefly talk about the career wins of Sergio Perez and the investigation into budget cap breaches.
Formula 1 returns to Marina Bay for the Singapore Grand Prix. We will discuss the factors going into the weekend, the details of the 23-turn circuit, and we will have Top Five and Bottom Five from Monza. We will also discuss some of the news around the sport including Nicholas Latifi out at Williams, more Sprint races coming, and news on the 2023 calendar.
A review of Max Verstappen's win at Monza and the Italian Grand Prix. We will talk about the key points from the race, give our report card for all ten F1 teams and we discuss the problem of races finishing under yellow and what is the solution to ensure green flag finishes
A preview of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix from Monza, the Temple of Speed. Can Max win there for the first time in his career? Will Ferrari be competitive without any mistakes? Will we have another surprise winner? We go over all the things to watch for this weekend and a look at the incredible Monza circuit. We will also have Top Five and Bottom Five from the Dutch Grand Prix
A review of Max Verstappen's win at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. We will go over the race strategies the came into play and our team report card. We will also discuss the ruling that puts Oscar Piastri in the McLaren seat for next season
Formula 1 returns to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, the home race for World Champion Max Verstappen. We will go over the five storylines to watch for this weekend, and we will go over the crazy, fun and tricky circuit that is the home of the Dutch Grand Prix. Plus we have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Spa.
Spa was Maxed out as Verstappen dominates the Belgian Grand Prix. We will review his performance and the other teams on the grid. We will go over all ten teams and talk about what to make of Max's dominating season.
A preview of Sunday's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps. We will look at our five things to watch out for, including weather. Our Track Talk segment will look at the circuit and some safety concerns. We will also dissect the Hungarian Grand Prix with our Top Five and Bottom Five from the last Grand Prix. Plus we look at the driver movement with the news Daniel Ricciardo will no longer drive for McLaren in 2023
A look back at a fantastic win for Max Verstappen and another disaster of a day for Ferrari. We go over Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix from Budapest. We talk about the details that led to a victory for Max and what went wrong with the tire strategy for Ferrari. We go over all ten teams on the grid and the news of Fernando Alonso leaving Alpine and who will replace him.
Can Ferrari get back into the championship fight? Its going to be an uphill climb but it needs to start in Hungary. We preview the Formula 1 race this weekend and the things to watch for. We go over the Hungaroring circuit and our Top Five and Bottom Five from France. Plus we talk about the legacy of Sebastian Vettel who announced his retirement after this season
A review of the Formula 1 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard. Max Verstappen won the race but Ferrari's Charles Leclerc helped with an early crash. Is the championship fight now out of reach. We go over the details of the race and discuss another Ferrari strategy call that has come under scrutiny. We also go over all ten F1 teams on the grid and how their weekend went down.
A look at this weekend's Formula One race in France. We discuss the top storylines for the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard and the battle for Ferrari to try and catch Red Bull in the championship. We will go over the circuit and its characteristics as well as look back at our top and bottom performers from Austria
A look at Ferrari's win at the Red Bull Ring in Austria but how many points did they leave out there in their pursuit of Red Bull in the championship. We will go over the Grand Prix and give our report on all ten Formula 1 teams. Plus we look at the McLaren testing for American driver Colton Herta
A preview of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix from the Red Bull Ring. Will Red Bull continue to dominate at the short, fast circuit where Max Verstappen has four times including three Austrian Grand Prix races? Will Ferrari figure out their strategy this time? Will Mercedes contend for their first win of 2022? We go over all of that and more, including our Top Five and Bottom Five from Silverstone
Our review of the F1 British Grand Prix where Ferrari got back on the top of the podium but with Carlos Sainz winning his first Formula One race. We go over the race, the strategy that may have cost Charles Leclerc, the horrific accident at the start and our look at all ten teams including a double points day for HAAS.
We preview the Formula One weekend at Silverstone and the run of victories for Red Bull Racing. Can Ferrari mount a championship comeback? Is Mercedes ready to win this season. We go over the five things to watch for this weekend, plus our look at the Silverstone circuit. We will also have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Canada
A recap of the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix and another win for Red Bull and Max Verstappen. We will go over the race details and look at all ten Formula One teams and grade their weekend. We will also go over our Top Five and Bottom Five from Baku the week before.
A look at the weekend's Formula 1 race at Baku where they will run the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Can Ferrari bounce back after Red Bull has won the last four races? Is Sergio Perez a legitimate championship contender and how much pressure is Daniel Ricciardo under at McLaren. We will go over the circuit and have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Monaco
A review of the Monaco Grand Prix and the win for Red Bull's Sergio Perez and the disaster day for Ferrari. How did the Scuderia mess up a sure win for Charles Leclerc and what does this win do for Perez and his chances at competing for a World Championship. We have our team report as well, going over the day for all ten Formula One teams on the grid
We take a look at the crown jewel race on the Formula 1 calendar and give you our five things to watch for, plus a look at the circuit and the tire strategy for Sunday's Grand Prix through the streets of Monte Carlo. We will have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Barcelona and thoughts on whether Monaco is an outdated race for modern Formula 1
A review of Max Verstappen's victory at Barcelona, winning the Spanish Grand Prix. We will look at Ferrari's issues and team orders and Mercedes coming on strong. We will also go over all ten teams and their day Sunday
A review of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix and all the glitz and glamour but also a win by Max Verstappen and Red Bull. We look at how that happened, plus a review of all ten Formula 1 teams and their day at Miami Gardens. We will also dive into another American Formula 1 race and what new fans got to see
A look at the inaugural running of the Miami Grand Prix for Formula One with our five things to watch out for including the new circuit. We will discuss the features of the track and the struggles of Lewis Hamilton, plus our Top Five and Bottom Five from Imola two weeks ago
A review of the dominating weekend for Max Verstappen and Red Bull as they win at Imola. We will discuss the woes of Ferrari, the Sprint Race and our report on all ten teams from the weekend.
A preview of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola. Will Ferrari continue their dominating run to start the season? We will go over the five things to watch out for this weekend including the return of Sprint Qualifying. We will go over the historic track and also have Top Five and Bottom Five from Australia
We go over the dominating performance of Charles Leclerc of Ferrari as he wins his second race of the season but we also look at the different storylines coming out of Albert Park in Melbourne. Plus we will have the report card of all ten teams on the grid and our thoughts on Toto Wolff's comments on former Race Director Michael Masi
A look ahead to the Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1's return to Albert Park. We will look at the changes ahead for the circuit and the on-going battle between Ferrari and Red Bull. Plus we will have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Saudi Arabia. We will also look at Formula 1 returning to Las Vegas in 2023
A review of Max Verstappen's win at Jeddah, capturing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. We will look at the battle with Charles Leclerc and the heartbreak of Sergio Perez who started on pole. We will also have our review of all ten teams and ask the question if the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix should even be on the calendar
A preview of the second Formula 1 race of the season as the cars run through the streets of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Is the Ferrari Factor real and will Red Bull bounce back after Bahrain? We will go over our Top Five and Bottom Five from the season opener and touch on the news that F1 will be heading to Las Vegas in 2023
A review of Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix which saw Ferrari finish 1-2 with Charles Leclerc winning the race and Carlos Sainz finishing second. We will talk about the new regulations and did they do what the governing body thought they would. Plus we will go over all the teams and discuss the FIA's findings into the controversy from last season's finale at Abu Dhabi
A look at the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix as Formula One returns for the 2022 season . We will go over the top five things to watch for this weekend as well as take a look at the upcoming season. Ten Burning Questions for 2022 plus a look at the hits and misses for Season Four of "Drive to Survive"
A review of the 2021 Formula 1 season with our Top Ten stories and Award winners in a variety of categories. It was exciting season that saw an epic championship battle, a first time winner, a popular driver on top of the podium but it also had some not-so-good moments and we review it all.
A review of the season finale from Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi as Formula 1 crowned a new champion in Max Verstappen. It did not, however, come without controversy. We will dive into the decision at the end of the Grand Prix by the FIA that helped decide the title and some of the questions that went with it. Plus a quick look at the results of the final race of the year.
The World Championship is on the line in the final race of the season at a new look Abu Dhabi. Wil it be Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton taking the title, which is all tied up after Saudi Arabia. We give you things to watch out for and take a look at the new look circuit. Plus our Top Five and Bottom Five from Jeddah. We will also talk about the season long battle between the contenders.
A look at the chaotic race full of controversy from the street circuit at Jeddah as Formula 1 ran its inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton takes the win and Max Verstappen finished second tying up the World Championship heading into the final race of the year. We will go over all the key moments and discuss the issues brought up during this race. We will also take a quick look at all the teams and how they finished on race night
A preview of Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held on the streets of Jeddah. We five you five things to watch for as the championship heads to the penultimate race of the season. We also take a look at the very fast but brand new circuit plus our Top Five and Bottom Five from Qatar. We also take a moment to remember the incredible life of Sir Frank Williams
A review of the first-ever running of the Qatar Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton took the win and cut into the lead of Max Verstappen heading into the final two races of the season. We will go over all of the on-track action, give our report card for all ten Formula 1 teams and talk about the heated battle for the championship and the war of words between Mercedes and Red Bull.
We take a look at the Qatar Grand Prix as Formula One races at the Losail International Circuit for the first time. The battle for the World Championship comes down to the final three races and how will Qatar play into that picture. We will give you things to watch for during the weekend, plus a closer look at the track and its challenges for the teams. Top Five and Bottom Five from Brazil and a look at Alpha Romeo changing drivers for next season
A massive win for Lewis Hamilton who had to overcome two penalties to win in Sao Paulo. He closes the gap in the World Championship to 14 points to Max Verstappen. We will review the Brazilian Grand Prix from Interlagos and discuss the incident on Lap 48 and if Formula 1 is being consistent with its rules. We will also go over all of the teams and how they performed in Sunday's Grand Prix and whether the Sprint races showed its value
A preview of the Brazilian Grand Prix from Interlagos in São Paulo. Max Verstappen will look to extend his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton as Formula One returns to the track of Ayrton Senna. Hamilton will take an engine penalty and how will that impact the weekend, which includes another Sprint Qualifying race
A look at the Mexico City Grand Prix as Formula 1 returns to the circuit after a year off due to Covid. It was a day for Red Bull and Max Verstappen, who extended his lead in the championship but it also was a celebratory event for Sergio Perez who thrilled the hometown crowed with a solid effort. We will go over the race details and give you the full team rundown in our review
We preview Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix as Formula 1 heads to Mexico City for the first time since 2019. We will give you the five things to watch for in Sunday's race which is sure to be quite a party for Sergio Perez. Can Red Bull extend their championship lead at a track that favors their car, or will Mercedes come through with a win that tightens the point standings heading to Brazil? We look at the circuit and give you our Top Five and Bottom Five from the US Grand Prix, plus we will talk about expanding Sprint Races in 2022
A look back at an epic battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Austin. A race that came down to just one second and undercut strategies by both teams. We look back at a strong day for Red Bull and what Mercedes has in store down the stretch to overcome the championship deficit. We also look back at all ten teams and their day at COTA
A preview of the US Grand Prix from COTA in Austin where the championship battle continues. Max Verstappen leads by two points but can he old off his rival in "Hamilton Country"? Plus we go over the circuit and what makes it so unique. We will have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Turkey and discuss the possibility of a future American driver in the sport.
A review of the Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix and a dominating day from Valtteri Bottas. Did Mercedes make the right call pitting Hamilton for new tires? Why wasn't Max Verstappen in contention for a win? We go over the race details and a report for all ten teams.
A preview of the Turkish Grand Prix from Istanbul Park with the five things to watch for, plus a closer look at the circuit and the infamous Turn Eight. We will also go over our Top Five and Bottom Five from Sochi and a quick look at the upcoming race at Qatar in November
We review the dramatic Russian Grand Prix and how Lando Norris and McLaren failed to get the intermediate tires on his car in the closing laps. Plus we discuss the teams and how their afternoon went at Sochi and where the championship is between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen
We preview the Formula 1 race at Sochi and the five things to watch for in the grand prix weekend. We also go over our top five and bottom five from Monza and give a brief review of the Netflix film "Schumacher" Will Mercedes dominate again at the Russian circuit? Where will Max start on the grid? We go through those answers and more.
We review the popular win by Daniel Ricciardo at Monza plus we go over the crash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton as well as more thoughts on Sprint Qualifying. Also, we will go over all Formula 1 teams and their day at the Italian Grand Prix
We preview Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix from Monza. The five things to watch for plus a look at the Temple of Speed. We also have our Top Five and Bottom Five from Zandvoort and a reaction to the driver movement news for 2022
A review of the Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort as Formula 1 returns to the Netherlands after 36 years. We go over the win by Max Verstappen, the failed strategy of Mercedes, go over each team's day and the big news that Valtteri Bottas will drive for Alpha Romeo next season.
We look at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, a race that has been absent since 1985 and a home race for Max Verstappen. We go over our five things to watch for the Grand Prix weekend, plus we take a look at what makes this circuit an interesting run for the drivers. We will also discuss the retirement of Kimi Räikkönen and what it means for the driver market for 2022
We can not review a race but we can review the circumstances surrounding the wet Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps where there was a complete wash-out. Should there have been a podium? What about half-points? Do the fans deserve a refund and will they get one? We go over all the decisions surrounding the non-running of Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix
A look at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend at Spa as Formula 1 returns for the second half of the season. Will Red Bull bounce back after two bad races? Will Mercedes grow their championship lead? We will look at the fallout of the last race in Hungary and how it will impact this weekend, plus other news and notes around the series
A review of the first half of the Formula 1 season including a quick review of the races, the current standings and the stories over the first 11 rounds. Plus we hand out some "awards" for the first round
A review of the Hungarian Grand Prix which saw so much drama with a crash, a bizarre restart, a first time winner and a disqualification. Plus we review the outcomes for all ten teams in Hungary
A preview of the final Formula 1 race before the summer break, the Hungarian Grand Prix from Budapest. We will give you our five things to watch for, a look at the Hungaroring circuit and our Top Five and Bottom Five from Silverstone. Plus we discuss the latest news on the Hamilton-Verstappen crash and its aftermath
A review of the British Grand Prix and the crash that defined the race and possibly the championship. Lewis Hamilton won the race while Max was sent to the hospital. So what happened and was the penalty fair. We also review how the other teams finished at Silverstone including a great run for Ferrari with Charles Leclerc. Plus we give our review of the Sprint Race format from Saturday
A preview of the British Grand Prix from Silverstone and the things we are watching for, including Sprint Qualifying on Saturday. Will that new format work and what are some of the things that are making me concerned. Plus we take a look at the circuit that launched Formula 1 in 1950 and what makes it one of the best on the calendar
We take a look at some of the news during an off-week for Formula 1. How is Mercedes handling the championship battle with Red Bull, what are the options to replace the Australian Grand Prix and what is the future for Pierre Gasly. Plus we go over our Top Five and Bottom Five from Austria
A review of the Austrian Grand Prix and the dominating weekend for Max Verstappen in front of the Orange Army. Plus we discuss the penalties given by the FIA and the racing debate that emerged from those infractions. Also was the strategy that Mercedes implemented the right call.
A look at another run at the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix. We preview the race with the top things we are looking for as well as look at the track. Also our top five and bottom five from last week's race.
A review of a dominating race for Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring and what this means for the championship. Plus we look at the rest of the field, including Charles Leclerc charging through the field, heartbreak for George Russell and more issues for Danny Ric and Esteban Ocon.
We review the French Grand Prix from Paul Ricard where Max Verstappen takes the win utilizing a two-stop strategy. What went wrong for Mercedes and how did Red Bull make that work? Plus we talk about McLaren's great day and Ferrari's awful day plus all the results from France
A look at Sunday's French Grand Prix and the things I am watching for including the response of Mercedes to two bad weekends, the end of the flexi-wing debate, McLaren and Ferrari as well as other stories Plus, we react to Pirelli's explanation of the tire problem at Azerbaijan and Esteban Ocon's new contract
Another weekend off for Formula 1 before a triple header of races starting in France We go over the news and notes in the sport including the public woes of Mercedes, the cancellation of the Singapore Grand Prix and could that mean two races this season in the US and changes to the structure of Williams Racing. Plus we have our Who's Hot and Who's Not coming out of Round Six at Baku
An exciting race filled with storylines and controversy but no change on top of the driver's championship. We review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix where a popular podium was the result at the end. What happened with the tires for Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll? How about Lewis Hamilton and his brakes? We go over the results and what it meant for the key teams in this podcast
Baku is Back! After missing from the 2020 calendar Formula 1 returns to the streets of the capital city of Azerbaijan and with a new look to the driver's standings as well as the constructor's race. Will Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton bounce back after a mess at Monaco, how will those flexi-wings affect the race for Red Bull and can Lando Norris continue his stellar season for McLaren We preview the race with things to watch out for on Sunday and go over the track layout since it has been two years since it last hosted a race. Plus we have our Top Five and Bottom Five after five rounds of the World Championship
With Formula 1 taking the weekend off before Baku we take a look at some of the news items from the week. On this episode, we dive into what went wrong with Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's car on Sunday at Monaco, Toto Wolfe making an issue of those Red Bull wings, and Lewis Hamilton's "billionaire boys club" comments. Plus we look at the Indy 500 and Romain Grosjean's decision not to race at the Brickyard.
We look back on the Monaco Grand Prix and the great day for Red Bull, an awful day for Mercedes and a bittersweet day for Ferrari. Plus other notes from Monte Carlo. Plus we will look at the race itself and the criticism that the circuit has seen better days. Is this race still important on the calendar? Does its lack of overtaking hurt the sport with new fans?
We preview Monte Carlo as the Monaco Grand Prix returns to the F1 calendar. We look at the race's storylines plus discuss Lando Norris and his new contract, new liveries and looking at this historic and important race through the streets of the most glamourous city in the world
With Formula 1 off this weekend and getting ready for the Monaco Grand Prix, we look at some of the items making news this week, including Red Bull's "bendy wings", team orders for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton's season and our Driver Top Five and Bottom Five after four races
It was a master chess match for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton to win the Spanish Grand Prix. We review the race and look at the big takeaways from Sunday as well as the championship battle after four rounds. Are we in danger of losing what we all anticipated?
We take a look at Round Four of the World Championship which will be held at the familiar Barcelona circuit. Plus we add a Fast Lap News and Notes feature where we talk about Romain Grosjean's test ride for Mercedes, Red Bull's engine building division, Verstappen's problems with track limits and Turkey returning to the F1 calendar.
A review of the Portuguese Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton winning his 97th career race. Plus we also look at the rest of the running order and our Top Five and Bottom Five after three rounds of the World Championship
Round Three of the World Championship heads to Portimao on Sunday. We preview the race by taking a look at the circiut and other things to watch for besides the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen Plus we examine Formula 1's decision to go with Sprint races to determine the grid for three grand prix races this season and the pros and cons of such a weekend change Additionally, Mario Andretti thinks IndyCar driver Colton Herta has F1 talent. Can he actually get a ride? Where? Would Americans flock to the sport if he's on the grid?
In this episode we take a look at three things after the Imola Race in our News and Notes segment. We discuss the fallout and ramifications of the George Russell - Valtteri Bottas crash and how Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reacted to the incident and the comments from Russell in the aftermath. Plus we also look at the news that F1 is racing at Miami next season and what that means for US growth and the future of the Austin race. Finally we finish up with our Top 5- Bottom 5 after two rounds of the World Championship
A look back at Round Two of the World Championship at Imola including the crash between Bottas and Russell that led to a red-flag and hot tempers.
Tony recaps the race at Bahrain to open the F1 season and previews the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and Imola. Does F1 really have a battle for the championship after such a close race at Bahrain between Hamilton and Verstappen?
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