Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast

Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast episodes:

• 04.23.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Chinese GP Review - That's Not Paint

  On Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast This week, F1s return to China brings a host of incidents and inconsistent penalties to discuss, as well as some stand out drives, strange setup and strategy choices and a pit masterclass...

  
• 04.16.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Chinese GP Preview - Simplify and Add Lightness

  In this week's Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we discuss Fernando Alonso's new contract with Aston Martin, the 2025 Formula 1 calendar, updates on the 2026 regulations, and Prema's entry into IndyCar. We also preview the Chinese Grand...

  
• 04.09.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Japanese GP Review - The Ikea Wardrobe of F1 Drivers

  This week on back of the grid Formula 1 Podcast, After an exciting Japanese GP, this week we discuss contrasting fortunes for Perez, Ricciardo and Tsunoda, Ferrari proving their tyre troubles are behind them, the fight for the final point...

  
• 04.03.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Japanese GP Preview - Regulation Override

  In this week's episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast Stu and Tom bring you their storylines leading into the Japanese GP, we discuss some newly revealed 2026 technical regulations, plus your messages from the inbox. Enjoy!Join our...

  
• 03.26.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Australian GP Review - A Smooth Operation

  On this week's episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast we review the Australian GP. Was Alonso's penalty justified? Has Sainz just injected life into the 2024 championship? Did Ferrari fire the wrong driver? all this and more,...

  
• 03.20.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Australian GP Preview - Toto's Lab: 200mph Experiments

  On this week's episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast, F1 is back to one of our favourite circuits on the calendar, as we discuss which cars the new layout of Albert Park will suit, look at Mercedes...

  
• 03.11.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP Review - The Bear Man

  On the 300th episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast, we discuss Ollie Bearman’s impressive debut drive and what his future could hold, are other teams right to call the Haas tactics unsporting? What, if anything should be...

  
• 03.05.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Bahrain GP Review - Clutching at Straws

  On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast: Another dominant win for Max in Bahrain, but what signs are there that we could still be in for a competitive season? Plus, issues for the chasing pack, an angry cool...

  
• 02.27.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Bahrain GP Preview - Total Guesswork

  On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast: Did anyone in pre-season testing show their hand or was everyone sandbagging? We try to pick apart the running order, as well as a look at a few technical innovations and...

  
• 02.19.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Team Livery Rankings - Is It Even a Livery?

  Ten new cars, slightly less than ten new liveries, it must be tier list time! Join us as we judge and rank the new looks for every team on the 2024 grid, as well as a dig into the design...

  
• 02.04.2024

  2024 Formula 1 Silly Season - The World Turned Upside Down!

  On this week’s Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, we discuss the shock news that Lewis Hamilton will be joining Ferrari in 2025 and speculate on why he’s moving, who might replace him at Mercedes, where Carlos Sainz can...

  
• 02.01.2024

  2024 Pre-Season News - The Worst Team name Ever?

  We recorded this two days ago, did we miss anything since then? There’s still lots to fit in this episode, with a new circuit in Madrid, new driver and reserve contracts, the first new livery of the season, an awful...

  
• 01.16.2024

  2024 January Formula 1 News - RED FLAG!!!

  In this episode, we discuss Guenther Steiner's departure from Haas, the new name for Sauber, changes to Red Flag rules in F2 and F3, Toto Wolff's contract extension, and Jenson Button's new WEC and Daytona 24h plans. We also look...

  
• 12.22.2023

  2023 Formula 1 Season Rankings - The Obvious and the Not So Obvious

  It's time to round out the 2023 season with our season rankings, so let's dust off the tier list and rate some drivers! Who impressed us the most? Who underperformed? How many drivers are worthy of the top tier? Who...

  
• 11.28.2023

  2023 Abu Dhabi GP Review - 1000 IQ Leclerc

  As the curtain falls on another F1 season, we look at the undecided standings fights that played out over the race, assess the rookie testing session that was FP1 and crown our predictions league champion(s)

  
• 11.28.2023

  2023 Las Vegas GP Review - Race Drivers in Cars Getting Coffee

  After months of hype, we've finally seen what the Las Vegas GP had to offer and it was actually... really good? We look at what made it an enjoyable race, dig into all the penalties and controversies, the incident that...

  
• 11.14.2023

  2023 Las Vegas GP Preview - Setup Roulette

  On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast we look ahead to the much hyped Las Vegas Grand Prix, all of the ingredients that could make it a chaotic weekend and which teams are likely to benefit or lose...

  
• 11.07.2023

  2023 Brazilian GP Review - Who needs a Red Bull Anyway?

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• 10.31.2023

  2023 Mexican GP Review - Adios for Perez?

  On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast We look back over the Mexico GP and discuss whether this may be Sergio Perez's final home race after his turn 1 incident along side the great performance from Daniel Ricciardo....

  
• 10.24.2023

  2023 USA GP Review - A Bump in the Road for Mercedes

  On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast we review the refreshingly close United States GP! Did the bumps flatter to deceive for Mercedes? Were Red Bull pushed too hard for their own comfort? Did McLaren make it too...

  
• 10.17.2023

  2023 USA GP Preview - The Andretti Saga Continues

  In this week's Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, the latest twist in Andretti’s F1 bid as their engine supply gets more complicated, a look at the current circuit contracts in place, the first televised round of F1 Academy...

  
• 10.10.2023

  2023 Qatar GP Review - Too Hot To Handle

  This week on Back Of The Grid, we look at the tyre issues F1 faced in Qatar and how the late changes introduced affected the race and contributed to the extreme conditions faced by the drivers. Plus another unconventional championship...

  
• 10.03.2023

  2023 Qatar GP Preview - The 600 Million Dollar Team

  On this week's Back of the grid Podcast - As Andretti Cadillac get FIA approval, we look at why F1 and the existing teams might still try to block their entry and ask if they should even be able to....

  
• 09.25.2023

  2023 Japanese GP Review - The Acts of a Desperate Man

  This week on Back of the Grid, Max Verstappen wraps up the constructors title in style for Red Bull, but another poor weekend for Perez leaves us looking at the future lineups for their two teams. Plus, McLaren's resurgence continues,...

  
• 09.20.2023

  2023 Singapore GP Review - The recency bias is strong in this one

  This week on Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we review what may well have been the best Singapore Grand Prix ever! A race long, four way fight for the win, thrills, spills, the inevitable safety car and the...

  
• 09.12.2023

  2023 Singapore GP Preview - Teammate Wars

  In this week’s edition of Back of the Grid F1 podcast, using hastily gathered statistics we attempt to figure out who actually has had better teammates over their career - Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen? We cover storylines heading into...

  
• 09.05.2023

  2023 Italian GP Review - The Widest Ferrari in the World

  On this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we cover all of the big talking points from the Italian GP, we discuss Ferrari's best performance of the season in front of the roaring Tifosi and we try to...

  
• 08.29.2023

  2023 Dutch GP Review - A Wild Ride By The Beach

  On Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast this week, Stu and Chris unpack an absolutely HECTIC Dutch GP, with some stellar driving up and down the field, coupled with some questionable strategy and some excellent strategy in extremely tricky...

  
• 08.23.2023

  2023 Dutch GP Preview - The Butterfly Effect: What Really Killed Felipe Massa’s 2008 Championship?

  In this week's Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast episode, Chris and Stu catch up before this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. We reveal our thoughts on what really killed Felipe Massa's 2008 title bid and the ramifications...

  
• 08.15.2023

  F1 2023 Silly Season Preview - Musical Chairs or Hold Stations?

  In this weeks Episode of Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast - Tom, Chris and Stu share thoughts on the finely poised driver market as we head into Formula 1's silly season. Hamilton to Ferrari? Ricciardo to Red bull?...

  
• 08.08.2023

  F1 2023 Mid-Season review - Dominance to Disappointment

  It's mid-season review time as we assess every driver's first half of 2023. Find out who has impressed us, who has been a disappointment and who are our biggest surprises of the season so far, then hit the link below...

  
• 08.01.2023

  2023 Belgian GP Review - Mixed Conditions, Mixed Fortunes

  This week join us to look back through the sprint weekend in Spa, work out when a racing incident becomes a penalty and break down each team's weekend across a mixed-weather event that had an interesting effect on team performances. All...

  
• 07.25.2023

  2023 Hungarian GP Review - Red Bull’s Reign: Will Anyone Catch Up?

  In this episode, We discuss the Hungarian GP and the impact of the new qualifying format. We analyze the dominance of the Red Bull team, highlighting their record-breaking victories and Max Verstappen's impressive performance. We discuss other teams' performances, such...

  
• 07.18.2023

  2023 Hungarian GP Preview - Daniel Ricciardo’s Return: A Game-Changer for AlphaTauri?

  In this episode, Chris and Stu discuss the mid-season driver swap at AlphaTauri. We analyze the decision to replace Nick de Vries and speculate on Daniel Ricciardo's return to the team. We discuss Red Bull's objectives and the potential benefits...

  
• 07.11.2023

  2023 British GP Review - Unleashing the Beast: McLaren’s Stellar Performance

  In this episode we review the 2023 British Grand Prix. We're super pumped about McLaren's performance and how they've turned things around with their car upgrades. We'll break down their awesome showing in qualifying and the race, and chat about...

  
• 07.04.2023

  2023 Austrian GP Review - Are Track Limits Ruining Formula 1?

  In our review of the Austrian Grand Prix we delve into the issues surrounding track limits and penalties, and come up with some unique solutions as drivers and fans express frustration with the lack of communication and inconsistent enforcement from...

  
• 06.26.2023

  2023 Austrian GP Preview - Welcome To Enstone

  Has Ryan Reynolds taken over Alpine? Well… no. But he is part of an interesting new investment group taking a stake in the team. We discuss what it could all mean for the Alpine, as well as confirmation of a...

  
• 06.21.2023

  2023 Canadian GP Review - Have Aston Martin closed the gap to Red Bull?

  Chris and Tom discuss Max Verstappen's impressive win at the Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth in a row and sixth this season. With a 69-point lead over his teammate Sergio Perez, Verstappen's level of dominance is almost untouchable. The hosts...

  
• 06.13.2023

  2023 Canadian GP Preview - Why Formula One needs to take notes from Le Mans

  We look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix this week and discuss last weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans. We dive into the new and varied field of hypercar teams and manufacturers and what F1 can learn from WEC in...

  
• 06.06.2023

  2023 Spanish GP Review - What makes a good race circuit?

  In this episode, we discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including another great qualifying and the race itself. We take a look at the fairness of penalties given during the race and discuss the use of DRS in Formula One. We...

  
• 05.31.2023

  2023 Monaco GP Review - Can Aston Martin ever be champions with Lance Stroll?

  One of the greatest Monaco qualifying sessions ever? Who read the weather best during the closing stages? Did Aston Martin throw away a win for Alonso? Will they ever be competitive with front running teams with Lance Stroll in one...

  
• 05.23.2023

  2023 Monaco Preview: Who Dares to Upgrade?

  This week we discussed the unfortunate cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to heavy rain and flooding, and how it affects the upcoming races. We also had a lively debate about the potential return of the A1 Grand Prix...

  
• 05.16.2023

  2023 Emilia Romagna GP Preview - Renault’s Role in Formula One: Serious Contender or Marketing Tool?

  In this weeks episode, we look at recent comments from Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, the pressure on Otmar Szafnauer after the teams poor start to the season and rumours of a potential sale of the team to an American company,...

  
• 05.09.2023

  2023 Miami GP review: Miami Twice - Verstappen extends his championship lead

  In this weeks podcast we dive right into the marina at Miami Grand Prix, from the jaw-dropping prices of VIP food menus to impressive performances from (some of) the drivers and teams, we cover it all. Plus, as always, we...

  
• 05.02.2023

  2023 Azerbaijan GP review - The Forgotten Fanbase

  Is Daniel Ricciardo coaching Checo? Was Russell's early sprint battle with Verstappen fair? What's the true purpose of the Formula 1 Sprint weekend format? All this and more in the Azerbaijan GP Sprint weekend review, with two whole races and...

  
• 04.25.2023

  2023 AzerbaijanGP Preview: Mercedes’ Technical Reshuffle, Will It Pay Off?

  This week we delve into the potential effect of Mercedes' reshuffle of technical roles as well as Daniel Ricciardo's upcoming demo run at the Nürburgring circuit. We also delve into the new F1 Academy, and it's future with the void...

  
• 04.18.2023

  An Inside Look at Formula 1 Sponsorship + the rise and fall of Rich Energy with Elizabeth Blackstock

  In this episode Chris and Tom are joined by co-author of Racing with Rich Energy and The Donut Racing Show's Elizabeth Blackstock to discuss this weeks F1 news plus the controversial British energy drink startup company, Rich Energy, their sponsorship...

  
• 04.11.2023

  Revamping Formula 1: The Pros and Cons of Sprint Races

  This week we talk about potential changes to the race weekend format; Maybe the addition of a second event on Friday and the implementation of a championship grid sprint race? How about the possibility of adding laps to ensure that...

  
• 04.04.2023

  2023 Australian GP Review - Controversy and Chaos

  What even was that?! In this episode we discuss An incident packed Australian GP, crashes, penalties, and the many controversial decisions made by the FIA. We look at the current state of stewarding in Formula One and call for updates...

  
• 03.30.2023

  2023 Australian GP Preview - Formula Equal: A New Team with a 50/50 Gender Split and Saudi Arabian Funding

  This week we look ahead to the Australian GP and discuss various topics related to motorsports, including the organisational changes at McLaren, potential changes to the Formula One race weekend format, the recent Formula E race in Sao Paulo and...