Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast

Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast

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Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast episodes

  • The Greatest Race In F1 History & This Week‘s News

    On this week's panel, Oli, Will and Emma discuss the latest Formula One news and debate the best race of all time.

     

    The news this week is introduced by Emma who takes us through the headlines. The panel discuss the latest developments in Sir Lewis Hamilton's contract negotiations, including the controversial "team mate" clause. Emma also talks us through the twist in the tale in regards to the Portugese Grand Prix. The race could be cancelled due to possible travel restrictions imposed on the country but it has been reported that they could be in some money trouble and the race could be replaced with back to back races at Bahrain. Could we see the oval layout make a return this year?

     

     The panel discuss what Stefano Dominicali has said in regards to holding another race in the United States, possibly in Miami. But this also leads the panel to discuss how much Formula One needs to promote the sport more in America, not just the week leading up to the Grand Prix.

     

    The panel tackle the subject of reverse grid races, and the possibility that we may see Saturday sprint races in the near future.The main topic in this podcast is what the panel consider as their best race of all time.

     

    Emma takes us through the events of the Canadian GP of 2011, and how Jenson Button won a chaotic race. Famous for being the longest race in F1 history, Button won from last place, pitted 6 times and was involved in various scuffles.

     

    Oli discusses the Brazilian GP of 2008 when Lewis Hamilton stole the world championship title from Felipe Massa on the last lap. A race where the phrase "Is that Glock?" was born and the absolute emotion from Massa when he learned that even though he won his home race, he lost the championship by 1 point.

     

    Will takes us back (not very far) to the Austrian GP in 2020. As the season opener, this race set the scene for a fantastic season, with 9 DNF's, Lando Norris claiming his first F1 podium and some great racing. Will is a fairly new fan to F1 so it felt right to discuss the first ever full race he watched.

     

    The panel move on to discussing the top 10 races voted by the fans on the official F1 website, and they try very hard to remember the significant events of each race.

     

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      1 hr 13 min
    • 2021 Driver Lineups & The Latest News Ft. Sam Hall from GPFans
      On this week's panel we have Oli, Matt, Callum, Emma and a special guest joining us. Sam Hall, Editor at GP Fans.
      Callum brings us the latest news in Formula One, including the 2021 race schedule changes, the sad news of the passing of Adrian Campos, and the ongoing Sir Lewis Hamilton contract negotiations. Callum also brings us a quote from George Russell apparently taking a swipe at the seven-time world champion, which brings some debate to the proceedings.
      Oli is keen to get Sam's take on a recent article that Emma wrote on Fernando Alonso's return to the sport this year. Emma feels he has "had his day" and that returning could tarnish the legacy he has worked so hard to achieve, but Sam relishes the opportunity to put Emma in her place (don't worry, they are old friends!).
      The panel then discusses the evolution of the "new" team on the block, Aston Martin. Matt takes us back to when this iconic name first appeared in Formula One, back in 1959 and how the brand has returned to the grid. Callum discusses the timeline of events to the team we know now, from when it jumped onto the scene in 1991 under the guise of Jordan. It then became Midland F1 Racing, onto Spyker F1.
      Many of us will be more familiar of how the team was known as Force India and more recently, Racing Point. The panel discuss the driver selection for 2021 and whether Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll are the right drivers to bring the team forward.
      Finally, the panel discuss their own opinions on driver pairings for the 2021 season, and what teams have it right with drivers. Emma surprises us with her choice of driver pairing, and the panel agree that Mercedes will more than likely come out on top again in 2021, but it is the fight in the midfield that we should all be watching.
      We end the podcast acknowledging the new bromance between Matt and our guest Sam. Not quite Sainz and Norris, but it's a Nerds first.

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      54 min
    • F1‘s Biggest Conspiracy Theories

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      On this week’s episode Oli, Callum, Will, and Matt put on their tin-foil hats to discuss some of F1’s biggest controversies.

       

      Will starts off the gang by relaying the story of the missing telemetry from Arytin Senna’s 1994 Imola crash. Was this a deliberate maneuver by Williams or just unfortunate circumstance that led to the loss of a great? Will guides us through the legal proceedings and the investigative findings of the FIA and local municipalities involved as well as paying tribute to the legend the sport lost in this mysterious crash.

       

      Matt actually did some research and delves into the Spygate fiasco of the 2007 formula one season. With Ferrari, Mclaren, and Renault all involved as well as some big names (including Jean Todt, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Ron Dennis),the tale turns to raise some very serious questions about the impartiality of the FIA and the governing bodies. With all the spying and illegal activity, it only feels fitting to have taken place in 007. 

       

      Adding fuel to the conspiracy fire, Oli recounts the mysterious conditions surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s mysterious and all too convenient engine failure at the Brazilian Grand Prix. With Alonso and Hamilton not playing nice and getting along in the McLaren garage, did the FIA sacrifice sir Lewis’ hopes of a title as recompense for them competing in 2008? Did Kimi Raikkonen just get lucky with his championship that year or was more at play? Our panel lastly delves into the hotly contested debate about the 2016 champ Nico Rosberg’s first, last, and only drivers championship.

       

      Callum reminds us of the history between the two and the unusual outcome that season produced. Did Mercedes leadership and bosses play a role in the mysterious gearbox issue?In a shocking turn of events, the panel may even defend Nico the more is it discussed. Join us and relive all the drama and intrigue of the controversies that still plague the F1 community as a whole.

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      1 hr 39 min
    • Is It Just The Car?

      On our panel this week, Oli, Emma, Callum and Matt discuss breaking news from this week and the very popular but much-hated debate “Is it The Car?”

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      Emma and Callum take us through the breaking news of this week including the news that Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc tested positive for Covid-19, the rumour that ex Haas driver Romain Grosjean could potentially have a drive in Indycar and the possibility that we could lose Monaco, Canada and Azerbaijan from the calendar this year due to the ongoing pandemic.

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      The panel also discusses the news that William Storey and his Rich Energy brand could return to F1, and that Red Bull are in talks with Honda regarding a power unit deal from 2022. The main debate about car vs driver sparks discussion amongst the panel, with the conversation starting with a comparison of three main team and driver eras of Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes and their respective drivers Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.

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      Then the panel discuss driver pairings such as Lewis Hamilton vs Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel, and Matt tries hard to defend Ferrari yet again. We look at race wins in each era, and decide which era was the most dominant.

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      1 hr 9 min
    • Inside F1 - with The Sun‘s Ben Hunt
      In our Cut to The Race special episode, Oli and Emma interview F1 journalist and correspondent Ben Hunt. Ben is an established Formula One and football journalist, working for The Sun newspaper here in the U.K.
      He gives us his views on the newly announced F1 calendar for 2021, and whether 23 races this year is a bit ambitious given the circumstances.
      The trio discuss Netflix and the Drive to Survive series which has brought a lot of new fans into the sport and THAT cameo Ben had in the Mercedes episode. He gives us the low down on the headlines that came from that cameo, plus his thoughts on Sir Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes.
      Oli mentions Haas and the driver of car number 9, and Ben explains his thoughts on why said driver should have been sacked but gives the reasons why Haas have kept him. He gives us an insight into what it is like to be a journalist, the challenges, the highlights, the travelling and what some of the drivers are like.
      Emma asks Ben on his opinion of Lance Stroll and Oli asks Ben his honest opinion on Sergio Perez at Red Bull and Aston Martin.
      Strap yourselves in for some juicy stories and opinions!

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      59 min
    • In The Car With James Hunt...
      This week Oli and Will hold down the fort covering this week's latest news and we replay an interview with Former Silverstone Logistics Manager who shares some inside stories with the team.

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      58 min
    • We talk to Karun Chandhok, the Red Bull Reveal and... Our 2020 Season Review Pt.1

      Callum and Oli are fresh out of their exclusive interview with Karun Chandhok and Matt, well Matt got up especially early to record this podcast so is chugging coffee like it is being rationed, AND Emma returns after spending 3 weeks in the wilderness with no Wi-Fi and moving house.

       

      We discuss the latest F1 news and commence part one of our 2020 season review. Hot off the press is the news that Sergio Perez is confirmed to race at Red Bull next year with Alex Albon being dropped from the team. It is a move that most of our panel agree with and is pleased about, however, Callum seems disappointed and states he would rather have Albon in the seat. But not if it was his own money.

       

      Mercedes announce that Toto Wolff will be staying with the team for another few years amid speculation that he could leave after being connected to Aston MartinRacing. The Nerds believe this could be a key factor as to why Lewis Hamilton has still not been confirmed in the team next year. He is a seven-time world champ, he can do what he wants seems to be the popular opinion from the panel, but Emma suggests with so much talk around Hamilton's future in the sport, he may be wanting to hash out the finer details especially with budget caps coming into force. The panel briefly discusses the latest on a certain young Russian driver due to be joining the Haas team next year.

       

      Haas has said they may keep the details of their investigation private but does that mean that the rich kid keeps his seat when every fan, pundit, journalist, and the people that he will be working closely with believe he should be sacked?Are Haas biding their time to find another backer? Or is there a loophole where they can get rid of him but keep the money?

       

      We then turn the discussion to the season review, starting with the teams and driver performance over this short season. The conversation starts at Williams, where we agree that Nicholas Latifi really isn't doing anything, that George Russell should get his first points for Williams next year and that the team are taking baby steps forward. As we discuss Haas, we agree that the decision to remove both drivers and bring in younger blood was probably the best decision to make but we believe that a certain Russian driver should never have been given the drive. Giovanazzi gets a mention. We all agree that Gasly has been sensational. And Emma gets giddy talking about Daniel Ricciardo. Matt does his best to keep it together when talking about Ferrari.

       

      We wrap up with the top 4 teams, with Emma giving us insight to Perez vs Stroll. Callum gives us the stats of the season and Oli talks us through the performance of the champions, Mercedes.

       

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      1 hr 40 min
    • The NOT So Grande Finale after the FormulaNerds Christmas Party | Abu Dhabi 2020 GP Review
      This week our panel discusses the action? at the 2020 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      Due to the team's technical difficulties last week, they briefly discuss the Sakhir Grand Prix as well.
      We have a brief chat with our mysterious founder Andy as he emerges from the shadows to tag along for this weekend’s review.
      A disappointing day and a hangover has the team dragging. Much like Antonio Giovinazzi, there wasn’t a lot to get excited about today. Our panel once again ruminates on the futures of Sergio Perez and Alex Albon.
      The team also takes a brief look at the status and numbers of number two drivers like Valterri Bottas and Esteban Ocon throughout the grid to see what the numbers tell us. McLarens magical formula with Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris proves to be an exception to the status quo of the rest of the F1 field’s structuring and they were rewarded handsomely for it. The Nerds briefly remind us that Alpha Tauri still have yet to name the driver that will be taking Kvyat’s place for next season. Could it be Yuki Tsunoda? As the episode draws to a close, the gang comment on the exceptional helmets of Romain Grosjean, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez, and Sebastian Vettel.
      Matt gives us a shakedown of the personnel changes at Ferrari and what they could mean for the future (of course he does).
      Alas, much like Kevin Magnussen, the Nerds bid the 2020 Formula 1 season adieu and look forward to 2021 and the offseason.

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      57 min

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