Beyond The Racing Line - Formula 1 Podcast

Behold, Baku delivers the chaos, Colapinto delivers the carnage and Aston Martin delivers absolutely nothing. Azerbaijan did not disappoint.

Was Colapinto's Turn 1 brain fade the biggest blunder of the weekend, throwing away his race and causing chaos for those around him?

Aston Martin simply threw in the towel, both cars retired before the chequered flag, but why did they give up so early?

And is Ocon's time in F1 finally running out, with his Haas future hanging by a thread and a seat far from guaranteed?

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

Italy has a new King. Last to first and you can't deny, this title could very well be over.

It was the stuff of nightmares on home soil as Ferrari wet the bed. Team mates at a head, Leclerc in the wall and an upgrade that failed. So close yet so far.

Max tool the fight to Mercedes as only Max knows how, but many are now questioning the Ford engine as the most powerful, have the FIA got their metrics wrong?

And it was a qualifying for the ages as Gasly put his Alpine on pole, how high on your list is that pole lap? Alpine are getting serious.

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

A resurgence is upon us, two on the bounce for Norris, has a new contender emerged for 2026?

How about Aston, dreams do come true, 9th on pace an Newey sprinkles his magic dust.

Did Ferrari let one slip? A failed position swap may have cost valuable points.

And has Toto and Mercedes put a line through Russell? Team orders for the first tine may have just shown their hand.

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

Fan Frenzy the pod where the fans take control of the conversation.

Papya power returned to Budapest, Lando wins and Oscar has the worst luck imaginable.

Aston have done it, or have they, last to 13th what a incredible upgrade.

The Williams fall from grace is now on watch. So much promise, and so little to show. Is the door about to be shown t9 someone?

And blue flag anyone? What is going on with F1 tech systems, how can we be having so many issues so frequently.

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

Disharmony at Mercedes? Maybe, maybe not? Will George be on the March at season end?

Audi are flying, slow progress and nice points, Gabi has been an amazing driver selection. What could he achieve?

And a farewell to Aston chassis #1. Where will they be, come the second part of the season?

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

A chink in the armour of Mercedes and a charging Ferrari, points won and lost and the walkway title is not so much of a walk.

An angry Max and an apology from the team, is this the final nail in the coffin?

The Racing Bulls are red hot? Could they be the next team to break into the top tier?

And Cadillacs reliability was finally on song this weekend, what pass mark are you giving them so far?

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

A return serve from George and the title fight isn't all doom and gloom. Welcome to Austria.

The Ferrari love was very much lost this round as last weeks winner in Hamilton failed to fire a shot and Leclerc likewise. Still more to come from Ferrari but it's not convincing....yet.

Redbull bolted on an almighty upgrade as power figured of Redbull met to discuss drivers, was a 2nd place enough to sell the next title dream to Max.

And Williams, is the heat back on? A promise of the future falling well short. Be careful what you wish for.

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.

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A resergence in red. Lewis, an 8th.....could it be?

Mercedes have a chink in the armour, if the heat is on, the Merc engine is off. Is this the door slightly opening adjar for others?

The RBs are quiety just going about their business, who has been the better driver if the season in your view, Lawson or Linblad?

And a podium is returned, but have the FIA made the right call?

All that and more of this weeks episode of BTRL.