France Preview

We head to Circuit Paul Richard and its colorful runoffs as Formula 1 heads to France!

After a chaotic Azerbaijan race, both Mercedes and Red Bull look to overcome the heartbreak that befell both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

No heartbreak for Sergio Perez, and the Mexican driver looks to show he is no B driver. Ferrari is coming off back-to-back poles thanks to Charles Leclerc but will they be able to transform that into podiums?

McClaren was looking to compete for 3rd this season but didn’t expect to be looking up at Ferrari. How will Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo respond?

Alpine locks up Esteban Ocon for a long-term deal. A French driver on a French team heading into a French race weekend? I think Pierre Gasly will have a bit of a chip on his shoulder now.

We also talk the W series, Aston Martin’s ascendency, and more F1 News!

 Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
 Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
 McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
 Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
 Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
 Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
 AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
 Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
 Haas | Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin 
 Williams | George Russell , Nicholas Latifi 

Azerbaijan Grand Prix  Recap 

Where to begin with Baku. The Formula 1 race in Azerbaijan is known for craziness and this year was probably the craziest of all. 

The championship leaders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton finished out of the points as tire (tyre) failure and a mental mistake cost both dearly.

Are the Pirelli tires not up to par? 

Sergio Perez ends all talk of a Red Bull B driver jinx with a sensational win with his car on its last legs.

Sebastian Vettel has two great drives in a row and gets Aston Martin its first podium.

Pierre Gasly lands on the podium and Yuki Tsunoda gets a points haul as Alpha Tauri gets its best result of the year. 

McLaren gets double points but also wonders what could have been if not for a penalty for Lando Norris and a crash for Daniel Ricciardo during qualification. 

The team also mourns the loss of longtime shareholder Mansour Ojjeh. 

Ferrari looked like champs with Charles Leclerc on pole and Carlos Sainz but dropping places once the lights went out. 

Old vets Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen finish in the points

Lance Stroll, Estevan Ocon, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell and Nicholas Latifi have days to forget. 

All this and more (yes a lot more) as we unpack an amazing Azerbaijan Grand Prix! 

 Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
 Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
 McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
 Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
 Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
 Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
 AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
 Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
 

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview

Today we talk Baku. Formula 1 heads to its second consecutive street circuit and a track that has had a lot of excitement over the years.

We have a new championship leader as Red Bull’s  Max Verstappen is leading for the first time in his career. 

Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas had a weekend to forget in Monaco as Mercedes looks to move on from that disaster.

Ferrari looks to be driving well on street circuits. Can Charles Leclerc overcome his Monaco disaster and get another pole? Can Carlos Sainz push past his teammate?

McLaren is rolling with Lando Norris sitting pretty in 3rd. Can Daniel Ricciardo and changes to his car bring him on level to his teammate?

Will we see more amazing strategy from Aston Martin? That and more on this episode of Cali Formula 1 !

 Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
 Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
 McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
 Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
 Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
 Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
 AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
 Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
 Haas | Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin 
 Williams | George Russell , Nicholas Latifi 

Monaco Grand Prix Recap: 

This week we talk winners and losers of the Monaco Grand Prix

Max Verstappen had a lot to prove and did with an amazing dominate performance that puts in in the championship lead.

Mercedes picks the wrong strategy and has a terrible pitstop costing both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

Ferrari had an amazing weekend until right before the race with an unfortunate break for Charles Leclerc but redeemed some fortune with Carlos Sainz taking a podium.

Mclaren looked amazing with that Gulf livery, and Lando Norris celebrated his contract extension with a podium, but Daniel Ricciardo still isn’t producing like many thought he would.

Aston Martin came to play and Sebastian Vettel used a little guile and a lot of experience to become Driver of the Day.

And more as we talk the Monaco Grand Prix on Cali Formula 1 !

 Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
 Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
 McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
 Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
 Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
 Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
 AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
 Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
 Haas | Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin 
 Williams | George Russell , Nicholas Latifi 

Monaco Preview: 

This week, we preview the world famous Monaco Grand Prix. Driving around the streets of Monte Carlo, Formula 1’s premier race has an exotic location, famous people, super models and great racing!

We look to see if Lewis Hamilton can continue his quest for his 8th title. Will his teammate Valtteri Bottas get in the way of that? Will Max Verstappen snatch victory and will his teammate Sergio Perez be there alongside him?

Daniel Ricciardo is a Monaco champion who has also had heartbreak there, can he win again? Will his teammate Lando Norris show why he is the hottest young driver out there? Will former champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel dominate with experience? Or will younger drivers Lance Stroll, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly win with aggressiveness?

Will the rookies Tsunoda, Schumacher and Mazepin be able to handle the demands of a narrow circuit?

That and more this week!

 Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
 Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
 McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
 Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
 Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
 Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
 AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
 Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
 Haas | Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin 
 Williams | George Russell , Nicholas Latifi 

Barcelona Wrap Up: 

(Apologies as I think there are skips as my mic was acting up)
 Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have a winning strategy, 
 Max Verstappen drives well but doesn’t have pace, Red Bull strategy doesn’t work. 

Mclaren has two great drivers in Ricciardo and Norris 
 Ferrari it thriving with Charles LeClerc, 
 Alpine and Aston Martin struggle, 
 Mazepin with dangerous driving, Tusnoda and anger issues
 George Russell is special, and more Spanish Grand Prix action!
 
 Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
 Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
 McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
 Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
 Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
 Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
 AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
 Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
 Haas | Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin 
 Williams | George Russell , Nicholas

Portimão Wrap Up: 
Lewis Hamilton shows his greatness, 
Max Verstappen doesnt have pace, Lando Norris is on fire, 
Ferrari strategy dooms Carlos Sainz, 
Alpine shines, Aston Martin fades, 
Haas passes a Williams, 
Mazepin with dangerous driving, 
Sergio Perez is driver of the day, and more Portuguese Grand Prix action!

Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton , Valtteri Bottas 
Red Bull | Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez 
McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo , Lando Norris 
Aston Martin | Lance Stroll , Sebastian Vettel 
Alpine | Esteban Ocon , Fernando Alonso 
Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr , Charles Leclerc 
AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly , Yuki Tsunoda 
Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen , Antonio Giovinazzi 
Haas | Mick Schumacher, Nikita Mazepin 
Williams | George Russell , Nicholas Latifi 

Cali Formula 1 Episode 5 -  Portimão: 
Who wins Portugal, Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen as the heavyweight showdown heads to Round 4; 
Will Daniel Ricciardo challenge Lando Norris for McLaren dominance; 
Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel need to step up as former F1 champions; 
We are going to Miami for a Grand Prix and why Tom Garfinkel and his Miami crew will put on a great show for us; 
Sprint Qualifying, yay or nay will the new race format be a hit; 
Canada out, Turkey in, Istanbul Park is back on the schedule but Montreal is out again; 
and more previewing the Portuguese Grand Prix

Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton (#44), Valtteri Bottas (#77)
Red Bull | Max Verstappen (#33), Sergio Perez (#11)
McLaren | Daniel Ricciardo (#3), Lando Norris (#4)
Aston Martin | Lance Stroll (#18), Sebastian Vettel (#5)
Alpine | Esteban Ocon (#31), Fernando Alonso (#14)
Ferrari | Carlos Sainz Jr (#55), Charles Leclerc (#16)
AlphaTauri | Pierre Gasly (#10), Yuki Tsunoda (#22)
Alfa Romeo | Kimi Raikkonen (#7), Antonio Giovinazzi (#99)
Haas | Mick Schumacher (#47), Nikita Mazepin (#9)
Williams | George Russell (#63), Nicholas Latifi (#6)

In Epsidoe 4 we talk about the
- incredible race at Imola (also known as The Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio del Made in Italy e dell'Emilia Romagna , 
Max Verstappen wins and breaks his Italy curse,
- Lews Hamilton's showing us its not luck or just the Mercedes, but greatness in action,
-  Lando Norris shines and is F1 Driver of the Day, 
- Ferrari returns and gives all of Italy something to smile about after Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz finish well, 
- George Russell vs Valterri Bottas; who was at fault, was it just a racing incident, why Russell needs to calm down, 
-Vettel struggle; was it the right move for Aston Martin to sign him?
-  and more from the  2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix  

We head into Imola!  
The famously fast track has had a lot of excitement and sadness (RIP Senna) over the years. But adding the circuit back on the schedule has proven popular for the drivers and the fans.
We preview Imola, the second race in the 2021 Formula One season. 
Will Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez finish 1-2?
Will Mercedes be able to compete with Red Bull?
Will Aston Martin and Alpine recover from disastrous first races?
Will Nikita Mazepin make it past three turns?
Will Yuki Tsunoda  finish higher than Pierre Gasly again?
Will Daniel Ricciardo beat his surging teammate Lando Norris?
This and much more on Episode 3!