F1: Into the Barrier

By Into the Barrier F1 Podcast

A Formula 1 podcast discussing all the excitement from the pitlane. Host George Close provides his armchair opinions on the F1 Championship whilst trying to avoid crashing into the Armco barrier of po... more

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

F1: Into the Barrier episodes:

April 13, 2025 Bahrain GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - "I’ve said ruthless a lot. Ruthless. Well, it’s because I think Piastri is ruthless."
George struggles to get his transponder working like his namesake as he delves into a Bahrain Grand Prix. In this race review, George unpacks Oscar Piastri’s cool, calm, and commanding drive to his first F1 hat trick, George Russell’s peak-era form, and Lando Norris’ fast-but-flustered Sunday.
He breaks down Red Bull’s pit lane problems (‘release lighting rig’?), Verstappen’s miserable stint on the hard tyre, and Alpine’s turnaround. Plus: Bearman’s overtaking clinic, Antonelli’s unlucky safety car timing, Ferrari’s tyre strategy, and a weekend where the stewards actually did alright. And yes — McLaren are championship favourites… but will it be Oscar or Lando?
#F1 #BahrainGP2025 #OscarPiastri #GeorgeRussell #LandoNorris #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #McLarenF1 #MercedesF1 #FerrariF1 #RedBullRacing #AlpineF1 #KimiAntonelli #OliverBearman #F1Podcast #Formula1News #F1Highlights #IntoTheBarrier

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
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17min
April 07, 2025 Japanese GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - "A Verstappen Masterclass.. It hurts to say that"
George dons his smartest outfit (and forgets a hat) to dissect a Suzuka Sunday that was light on overtakes, heavy on Verstappen domination. In this Japanese GP race review, George breaks down Max Verstappen's pole-to-flag masterclass, Lando Norris’ frustrating P2, and whether McLaren missed a trick on strategy.
He dives into the dirty air debate that’s plaguing the 2025 cars, Verstappen’s post-race McLaren shade, and Kim Antonelli’s historic, mega-fast performance. Plus, Isaac Hadjar proves Red Bull may have backed the wrong junior (again), while Leclerc and Hamilton do some gardening on their cooldown lap to stay legal.
#F1 #JapaneseGP #MaxVerstappen #McLarenF1 #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #F1Podcast #IntoTheBarrier #FormulaOne #DirtyAir #Antonelli #Hadjar #Suzuka #F1Strategy #F1News #RedBullRacing

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠
...more
11min
March 29, 2025 Liam Lawson Dropped - REACTION - " The long-term consequences of this philosophy is going to really harm them"
George realises he would never last in a Red Bull driver academy whilst dissecting the news that Liam Lawson has been dropped by Red Bull and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda — just two races into the season!
In this solo interim episode, George dons his (possibly fake) signed Suzuka cap and dives headfirst into Red Bull's ruthlessness, the mounting pressure on second drivers, and the Max Verstappen-shaped shadow looming over the team. Can Yuki survive the RB pressure cooker, or is he next for the Red Bull chopping block?#F1 #RedBullRacing #LiamLawson #YukiTsunoda #MaxVerstappen #FormulaOne #F1Podcast #IntoTheBarrier #SuzukaGP #F1News #ChristianHorner #HelmutMarko #F1Drama

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠
...more
11min
March 25, 2025 F1 2025 - 15-MIN GUIDE - How to Sound Like You REALLY Know What You're Talking About
George presents a handy 15-minute guide on how to sound like an F1 expert in 2025 — even if you've never watched a Grand Prix. Whether you're baffled by papaya shirts on the Tube or just want to bond with the F1 diehard in your life, this episode gives you everything you need: a lightning-fast history lesson, key team and driver rundowns, rookie watchlists, and one spicy rule change that’ll make you sound sharper than a Ferrari strategist (which, let’s be honest, isn’t hard). Ideal for casual fans, curious partners, and anyone wanting to fake it convincingly over brunch.
#F12025 #FormulaOne #F1Podcast #LandoNorris #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #F1Guide #F1Fans #IntoTheBarrier #McLaren #Ferrari #RedBullRacing
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15min
March 25, 2025 F1 2025 - 3-MIN GUIDE - How to Sound Like You Know What You're Talking About
George presents a handy 3-minute guide on how to sound like an F1 expert in 2025 — without watching a single race. Whether you're trying to impress a McLaren-loving partner, decode why your sibling’s up at 6am every Sunday, or just fake your way through small talk, this episode gives you the key headlines, major drivers, and one spicy rule change that’ll make you sound in-the-know. Perfect for casual fans, supportive friends, or anyone just trying not to embarrass themselves.
#F12025 #FormulaOne #F1Podcast #McLaren #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #Ferrari #F1Beginners #F1Fans #IntoTheBarrier

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠
...more
4min
March 23, 2025 Chinese GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - "The creeps that just can't keep their eyes off their phone"
In an Into the Barrier first, George spins like a rookie – and brings you the debut video podcast. He breaks down the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, from Oscar Piastri’s maiden pole and McLaren’s crushing 1-2 finish, to Ferrari’s double disqualification disaster and Liam Lawson skating on thin ice.
🏁 Sprint shock: Hamilton wins in red🔧 Norris' brake scare + Doohan’s dodgy defending📉 Red Bull unrest: Is a Tsunoda swap looming?🔥 Haas heroics: P5 & P8 – the midfield charge is real🏆 Title fight heating up: Norris leads, McLaren on top
Listen to the episode for a full race breakdown, midfield mayhem, and the start of a whole new video era for F1: Into the Barrier. It’s passionate and full of gravel!
#F1 #ChineseGP #Formula1 #IntoTheBarrier #F1Podcast #OscarPiastri #LewisHamilton #LandoNorris #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBull #Doohan #SprintWeekend #F1VideoPodcast #F1ContentCreators #Motorsport

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠
...more
19min
March 21, 2025 Eddie Jordan Tribute - "Like Varys from Game of Thrones"
George shares his own tribute to Eddie Jordan, the growling, wild-eyed Irishman who went from grid-fighting team boss to unpredictable TV pundit — and made F1 infinitely more fun.
George reflects on the life and legacy of Eddie Jordan, the maverick who gave Michael Schumacher his big break, called Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move years before it happened, and once turned a midfield team into title outsiders.
He breaks down Jordan's wild ride from racing driver to founder of Jordan Grand Prix, the team's breakout wins in the late ‘90s, and the unforgettable moments that made Eddie one of F1’s great characters — on and off the mic. From paisley suits to pit wall chaos, this is a celebration of the man who made chaos cool.
#F1 #EddieJordan #Formula1Podcast #LewisHamilton #JordanGP #MichaelSchumacher #F1History #Ferrari #IntoTheBarrier

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠
...more
5min
March 15, 2025 Australia GP 2025 - F1 Review - "Ferrari ballsed up the strategy"
George decides to get back behind the microphone for the 2025 season after a year hiatus. Yes, this one is a little late, but let’s not get too bogged down with that shall we?
In this return episode, George breaks down all the key talking points from a chaotic and wet 2025 Australian Grand Prix. From Lando Norris’s dominant win in Melbourne to Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rather impressive (with some luck thrown in) F1 debut. McLaren’s resurgence, Ferrari’s confusion, rookie drama, and Lance Stroll’s underrated wet weather skills.
Whether you're a die-hard F1 fan or just catching up on the chaos, this episode is packed with insight, sharp analysis, and a bit of overdue podcasting therapy.
#F1 #F1Podcast #Formula1 #IntoTheBarrier #OscarPiastri #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBull #Mercedes #AstonMartin #WilliamsF1 #Haas #Motorsport

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠
...more
11min
November 27, 2023 Abu Dhabi GP 2023 - F1 REVIEW - "Made to look like a bit of a tit"
George can't quite believe how many records Max Verstappen has broken this season and, in the interest of saving on editing time, decides not to list them! He does, however, get quite excited about the Ferrari v Mercedes and Williams v Alpha Tauri battles that kept everyone interested down to the final laps of the face.
He finishes off by making some hilariously unfounded claims about next year and offers his very relaxed arm chair opinion on how he thinks the teams performed this year..
Quite a remarkable run of 35 episodes this season.. scotch anyone?
#F1 #F1Podcast #Formula1 #IntoTheBarrier #OscarPiastri #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBull #Mercedes #AstonMartin #WilliamsF1 #Haas #Motorsport

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
...more
13min
November 21, 2023 Las Vegas GP 2023 - F1 REVIEW - "Finally made it to Vegas"
George takes a gamble in Vegas but finds himself out of luck, much like Carlos Sainz's brush with a drain cover and Lando Norris' bump in the road. George reflects on an exciting race where Charles LeClerc actually managed to challenge Max Verstappen on pace for.. well.. 5 laps? Still something to hold onto in this dreary season and no better place to reflect on it than Into the Barrier!
#F1 #F1Podcast #Formula1 #IntoTheBarrier #OscarPiastri #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBull #Mercedes #AstonMartin #WilliamsF1 #Haas #Motorsport

The theme music for this podcast features the following song:
- Too Sweet - IVAAVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/yt-audio-library⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Creative Commons-Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CLPROl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contact the Artist: IVAAVI
- Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCVtMglkdSPpUoIVbThk_cmQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/artist/7vvBQyFsWUQldiEnRR1vIy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Soundcloud: @ivaavimusic
- Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Flowpage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.flow.page/ivaavimusic⁠⁠⁠
...more
8min

FAQs about F1: Into the Barrier:

How many episodes does F1: Into the Barrier have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.