Fast & Loose: F1®

One week after the final race of the F1 season in Abu Dhabi, we review some of the key moments from Formula 1 in 2022.

We discuss the fortunes of the big three teams and how we think they will fare in the 2023 season. Will Red Bull continue their dominance? Will Binotto leave Ferrari? And will the new Mercedes car change their fortunes?

At the end of the show, the team nominates some highlights of the year, including our favorite race, the biggest shocks and craziest moments.

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Once again it’s victory for Verstappen and heartbreak for Hamilton at the Yas Marina Circuit, as the Fast & Loose team brings you all the action from the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022. 

With the season all but wrapped up ahead of Sunday, headlines largely focused on an event outside the race, as the sport bid farewell to F1 legend Sebastian Vettel, who took part in his last race in an F1 car ahead of his retirement. That being said, the race itself did not disappoint and delivered many twists and turns as events unfolded. Charles Leclerc sealed 2nd place in the Grand Prix, drivers and constructors championships for Ferrari, with what he described as a “perfect” strategy from his team. Lewis Hamilton looked to be having a decent race before a hydraulic issue struck on the penultimate lap, resulting in Mercedes' first mechanical failure of the year. Unfortunately this sealed the inevitable, with Hamilton failing to win a race in a season for the first time in his 22-year career.

Throughout the podcast, F1 fans Will Arnett and Michelle Beadle give their hot takes from the weekend and F1 legend Mika gives his analysis and answers your ‘F101’ questions. 

We’d like to thank all of our Fast & Loose listeners for getting on board for the ride this season! We’ll be back next week with a 2022 review bonus podcast with Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race.

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The Interlagos Circuit never disappoints! The Formula 1 Heineken São Paulo Grand Prix once again delivered a thrilling race from start to finish.

It had it all... a 1st lap crash cruelly ended K-Mag's weekend early, after his surprise pole position going into the sprint race. The early drama set the tone... we had in-fighting at Red Bull, a valiant comeback from Charles Leclerc, and a 'driver of the day' performance from Lewis Hamilton. However, the main story was Mercedes' George Russell, claiming his first GP victory in style! Thoroughly deserved and long-overdue, congratulations George!

Throughout the podcast, F1 fans Will Arnett and Michelle Beadle give their hot takes from the weekend. The team are joined once again by Edd Straw from 'The Race', and F1 legend Mika gives his analysis and answers your ‘F101’ questions. The team also look ahead to the final race of the F1 season, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022!

Get in on the action this weekend in Abu Dhabi and chat with Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, The Kid Mero, and Michelle Beadle about all things F1!

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After a weekend off, Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the penultimate race of the 2022 season.

In this bonus episode, we preview the Brazil Grand Prix (a much-watch race on the F1 calendar) at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos. Sammy James speaks to F1 journalist and member of 'The Race' podcast Edd Straw and hears his thoughts on the historic circuit. Michelle Beadle and The Kid Mero also catch up with Pierre Gasly on the prospect of an all-French Alpine line-up for 2023, Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner on his empty seat for next year, and Zhou Guanyu on his very impressive rookie season.

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It wasn't a classic, but Mexico City was in full party mode for the third-to-last grand prix of the season. We were there to witness Max Verstappen make history, as he became the first driver EVER to win 14 grand prixs in a single season.

The home crowd was desperate for a Sergio 'Checo' Perez win, but the Mexican had to settle for a third place finish. Daniel Ricciardo produced one of his best drives of the season, Ferrari ran a race of their own, and Mercedes had a race littered with technical glitches.

Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Michelle Beadle, Edd Straw and producer Sammy James as they cover all the action from the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix and take your calls.

Throughout the podcast, F1 fans Will and Michelle give their hot takes from the weekend. F1 legend Mika gives his analysis and answers your ‘F101’ questions, and we hear from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton after the race.

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What a race! Following the sad news of the death of former Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, Max Verstappen set a Formula 1 record previously set by two of the sport's GOATs (Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel) of 13 race wins in a single season - clinching the first Constructors Championship for Red Bull since 2013.

COTA delivered a race that had twists, turns, and crashes right from the very beginning. Carlos Sainz spun out from pole position going into turn 1 after colliding with George Russell, Sebastian Vettel led the race for a large section before a terrible pitstop saw his race slip away, and we finally got the Hamilton vs. Verstappen battle we have been waiting for all season!

Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Michelle Beadle, and producer Sammy James as they cover all the action from the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix, take your calls, and pay tribute to Dietrich Mateschitz. 

Throughout the podcast, F1 fans Will and Michelle give their hot takes from the weekend. F1 legend Mika gives his analysis and answers your ‘F101’ questions, and we hear from Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton after the race.

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After a short break, Formula 1 heads from the far east to America for two races in the USA and Mexico.

In this bonus episode, we preview the USA Grand Prix (a favorite for fans and drivers alike) at the 'modern classic' Circuit of the Americas, with its thrilling track and party atmosphere! Sammy James speaks to F1 journalist and member of 'The Race' podcast Scott Mitchell-Malm and hears his thoughts on Austin, Will Arnett interviews hot US F1 prospect Logan Sergeant, and Michelle Beadle catches up with Valtteri Bottas.

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Just when you think this sport couldn’t get any more dramatic… 

Utter chaos from a rain-drenched Suzuka Circuit as Max Verstappen is crowned back-to-back Formula 1 World Champion! While the dutchman's Championship is thoroughly well-deserved after a consistently brilliant season, few could have predicted the circumstances in which he would be crowned champion.

Verstappen claimed his twelfth win of the season at the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix with ease, after a lengthy red-flag due to poor conditions ate into race-time.

Red Bull’s main man needed to outscore Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by eight points and teammate Sergio Perez by six at Suzuka. Leclerc crossed the line second, but a late penalty against him was reported to seal the title for Verstappen. HOWEVER, confusion spread throughout the paddock as it was initially believed full points would not be awarded, as only 29 laps were completed of the planned 53-lap race. However, full points were awarded, and that coupled with the five-second penalty for Leclerc, handed Verstappen the title.

Max now joins a pantheon of greats (including our very own Mika Häkkinen) to have claimed back-to-back F1 Championships.

Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Michelle Beadle, and producer Sammy James as they cover all the action from the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix.

In addition to the Championship’s climax, the team reacts to all the main talking points from the race. They discuss the controversial tractor incident involving Pierre Gasly.

Throughout the podcast, F1 fans Will and Michelle give their hot takes from the weekend. F1 legend Mika gives his analysis and answers your ‘F101’ questions, and we hear from newly crowned 2-time World Champion Max Verstappen after the race. 

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Well, that was certainly something! Sergio Perez wins the Singapore Grand-Prix after a dramatic race that was delayed by a giant rainstorm approximately one hour before the scheduled start.

Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Michelle Beadle, and producer Sammy James as they cover all the action from the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.

In this episode, recorded live in the paddock in Singapore, the team react to all the big talking points from the race. They discuss whether Checo can ever produce consistent wins, Charles Leclerc dropping another pole position, and McLaren having a storming weekend claiming fourth and fifth position.

Throughout the podcast, F1 fans Will and Michelle give their hot takes from the weekend. F1 legend and two-time world champion Mika gives his analysis and answers your ‘F101’ questions. Moreover, George Cooper is in the media pen getting the driver’s reactions straight after the checkered flag.

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After a well-earned three week break, Formula 1 heads to the far east for two races in Singapore and Japan.

In this bonus episode, Sammy James previews the Singapore Grand Prix, the famous street circuit where the race takes place at night in immense heat and humidity. He gets the thoughts of F1TV's Will Buxton and two-time world champion Mika Häkkinen on what makes this circuit so demanding, yet so special.

We also hear from some of the drivers on how they plan on tackling the race.

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