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We are still in the F1 off season but at least we are in February and car reveals happen this month!

Talking of reveals then we are at the end of round one of the February F1 Fantasticness bracket and have the list of the eight liveries (almost) that will be progressing to the second round.

Did your favorite make it through?  Listen to find out.

We are also joined by listener Ben.

Ben takes a run at both the 100 Seconds of DRS and the quiz, Who wants to host the Dirty Side.

In between we chat about his F1 origin story.

It was a great chat and we won't give anything away other than to say we think you're in for a real treat.

The running order of this episode is:

1) News & Social

2) Brian's Video Vault

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1lXumH3gFA. Behind the Scenes: Yuki Tsunoda Drives a Honda IndyCar. Honda Racing US channel. 7 mins. Was fun to see - esp as some of the similarities are discussed from Indy to F1.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAw_G3SF6Fk. Valtteri Bottas opens up on his role at Mercedes this season. Sky Sports F1. 5 mins. Liked this one - felt like he has hope for a seat back on the grid at some point.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdKu3RjUfFk. Lewis Hamilton's First Days In Ferrari - Behind The Scenes. Ferrari channel. 9 mins. How many hands can one man shake? And if they are not filmed, do they apparently not count?
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCu6cnDpRrQ. Lando Norris: A Day in the Life with Hilton. Hilton channel. 13 mins. WAY TOO LONG of an advert. If you like Lando or Hilton or men putting a bathrobe on top of their clothes and then laying in a tub with no water, check it out.

3) A chat with Ben

4) February Fantasticness - Round 1 update

• We review round one of the livery bracket

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We are still in the F1 off season but we are a matter of weeks from livery reveals then cars on track!

This week we cover the news & videos as normal before we then take a trip into the world of Rob vs Brian and play a series of Casino games all tied into Formula 1!

Not sure how we manage that?  Well you better listen and find out. 

The running order of this episode is:

1) News & Social

2) Brian's Video Vault

• https://www.instagram.com/autosport/p/DFqdZsWCep0/?img_index=1
  • Autosport video on insta. Ever wondered how an F1 driver would get on in a public go-kart race? Carlos Sainz started in last place and found out
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iur4Hg_t5d8. 
  • Behind the Scenes: Max Verstappen Driving the Acura ARX-06. Honda Racing US page. 12 mins. Apparently the main video was horrible - this one is great!

3) A Dirty Side night at the Casino

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We are still in the F1 off season but at least we are in February and car reveals happen this month!

This week we are lucky enough to be joined by listener Michael.

Michael has been a very active member on Twitter and is a much appreciated supporter if us over there.

Michael takes a run at both the 100 Seconds of DRS and the quiz, Who wants to host the Dirty Side.

In between we chat about his F1 origin story.

It was a great chat and we won't give anything away other than to say we think you're in for a real treat.

The running order of this episode is:

1) News & Social

2) Brian's Video Vault

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxN8IKBMxBE. Cruise the Côte d’Azur with George Russell. Marriott Bonvoy channel. 30 seconds. About 10 seconds of clips of driving. Is it strange George is a number 1 now?
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubYh16hPVMg. Max Verstappen COACHES England Cricketers At Sim Racing! Oracle Red Bull Racing. 2 and a half mins. Meh. But could you imagine Max coaching you at a sim? how cool.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb5Uc9ndXOk. 10 times F1 Drivers Were Amazing Team Mates. Formula 1 channel. 10+ mins. Really its a bit of team orders video, not just great teammates. But you get the point.

3) A chat with Michael

4) February Fantasticness - Livery bracket launch

• We list the liveries in our bracket and reveal the first pairing

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Well we are still in the off season and we have no guests this week so it's proper "scraping the barrel" kinda content this week.

With the next season of Drive to Survive coming soon we decided to preview what we feel each of the main story lines per episode will be and then maybe have a little fun with how that story will be told.

You've been warned - this is a very sketchy episode!

Episode running order is:

• News & Social
  • Slim pickings this week but we found a few stories to bring you
• Brian’s Video Vault
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMcPyXM2qKM. Christian Drives A Red Bull Racing F1 Car For The First Time! Oracle Red Bull Racing channel. 5 mins. Meh.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zacKiHlYQEU. The Greatest Overtakes In F1 History! Formula One channel. 18 mins. Not too shabby.
• A night in with NetF1ix
  • All the episodes from the coming season of Drive to Survive
  • Our favorite movies but with F1 crossovers

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Well we are still in the off season so we thought we would help get everyone ready for the 2025 F1 season.

We did a beginners guide to F1 around 3 years ago so we decided to blow the dust off that and bring it up to date for a 2025 edition.

Episode running order is:

• News & Social
  • Slim pickings this week but we found a few stories to bring you
• Brian’s Video Vault
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLgHlsDLHic Formula 1's FUNNIEST Moments of 2024. Formula 1 channel. Really enjoyed apart from the choice of jazz music to accompany all the clips. 
• F1 Crash Course 2025 Edition
  • All the things you need to know about F1 
    • Brief history
    • Overview of a race weekend
    • Tires & pitstop strategy
    • Flags
    • F1 Glossary
    • The 2025 grid 

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This week the guys bring back the Rob vs Brian contest.  They will battle it out all season to see who takes home the coveted title of "Best and most awesome host of the Dirty Side".

To kick things off they both give their predictions for the WCC order.

After getting the competition out of the way they then both rate their top 10 driver pairings from 2025.  Forget the cars they all drive, if they were all in equal machinery how would the guys rank the pairings.

There are some controversial picks here for sure!

The running order of this episode is:

1) News & Social

• All the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels

2) Brian's Video Vault 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHE4-8uoT5E. The Best Battles & Overtakes of 2024. Formula 1 channel. 17 mins. Great!!! Brought back so many great memories 

3) F1 2025 - Rob vs Brian - the WCC predictions
4) Ranking the 2025 driver pairings as if all in same machinery

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This week the guys catch up with the one and only Pitlane Paul.

Last year did not end brilliantly for Paul and Valtteri as it saw VB's time in F1 come to an end for now in terms of having a drive for next season.

Paul talks openly about what it was like as they came to terms with both the performance of the car, and how silly season unfolded.

He also gives his view on both 2025 & 2026 seasons along with an update of what the future holds for him.

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Today, we honor a legend who embodied resilience, brilliance, and an unrelenting drive for perfection: Niki Lauda. From his early days as an underdog in Formula 1 to his reign as a three-time World Champion, Lauda’s story is one of passion, grit, and an unshakable will to overcome every obstacle.

We’ll take you through the highs and lows of his remarkable career—the daring decisions, the rivalries that defined an era, and the miraculous recovery from the crash that nearly took his life but never stole his spirit. You’ll also hear about his lasting legacy, not just as a driver but as a team leader and visionary who shaped the future of the sport.

Join us as we celebrate the life of Niki Lauda—a man who proved that true champions are made not only on the track but in the moments of greatest adversity.

Buckle up, because this is the story of a legend who will forever inspire generations.

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Our "In the mirrors" series will look back at some of our favorite episodes from our time here on the Dirty Side.

This time it is our Brawn GP episode.

Today, we’re diving into one of the most extraordinary chapters in Formula 1 history: the Brawn GP season of 2009. It was the year a team rose from the ashes of Honda Racing, defied all odds, and clinched the championship in their debut season.

But this isn’t just about trophies and glory—it’s about grit, late nights in the garage, and the humans behind the machines. And who better to guide us through this remarkable journey than someone who lived it firsthand; Pitlane Paul!

Join us as we relive the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of that season through the eyes of Paul. From nearly not even making it to the grid in the first place to the relentless grind behind the scenes, you'll hear the unvarnished truth of what it took to make history.

So, grab your headphones, rev your engines, and get ready for an inside look at the miracle season that changed Formula 1 forever. 

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t's the Abu Dhabi GP and the close of the 2024 F1 season.

With the drivers title being sewn up by Max Verstappen a few races ago, the only thing left up for grabs was the World Constructors Championship.

We would either be looking at a first McLaren title since 1998 or a first Ferrari title since 2008.

The race itself was a bit of a stinker as tends to be the case with this track but still provided some story lines from the title to the list of drivers driving their last race for their team or perhaps in F1.

Episode running order as always is...

1) News & Social

• All the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our eye on the various social channels

2) Season 2024 Review

• A quick tour down memory lane to review the season
• Brief look at all 24 races and how the titles unfolded

3) Sap-Stats 2024 Edition
4) Dirty Side Awards

• Dirty Side Awards voted for by the Dirty Siders
• Funniest moment of the season award brought to you by F1Threads
• The You're the Pits & King of the Pits season awards

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