In this episode, we recap an eventful Austin Grand Prix where Charles Leclerc took the win. We discuss whether Leclerc is now a driver of the season contender and his battle for second in the drivers' championship. We also dive into the Max Verstappen vs. Lando Norris incident—who was in the right, or did the regulations get in the way? With Norris failing to win, is his title battle over?

Next, we examine Mercedes' struggles as Hamilton faced issues with upgrades unsettling his car, mirrored by Russell, who delivered a stellar performance moving from the pits to 6th. We compare this to Perez’s underwhelming drive, only managing to go from 11th to 7th in a superior Red Bull.

Plus, we talk about Liam Lawson's impressive return, special one-off liveries, and the Haas-Toyota deal.

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the legendary career of Fernando Alonso, from his back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006 to his recent performances with Aston Martin. We explore his fierce rivalry with Lewis Hamilton during his time at McLaren, and pick our top 5 Alonso radio messages. We also discuss his near-misses at Ferrari, his struggles during McLaren's partnership with Honda, and his successful foray into endurance racing during his F1 hiatus.

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In this episode, we recap an uneventful Singapore race where Lando Norris claimed victory, while Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated by poor strategic calls from Mercedes. We also discuss Franco Colapinto’s impressive performance, particularly his fantastic first-lap move.

Additionally, we dive into Daniel Ricciardo’s uncertain future. Is this the end for him? We explore how his exit has been poorly handled, reflecting on a season that, while not bad, hasn’t lived up to the goal of reclaiming a Red Bull seat.

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In this episode, we recap a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri won an intense battle with Charles Leclerc and continued his strong form, scoring the most points in the last 10 races. We also dive into the drama with Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez's crash, plus disappointing weekends for Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton.

We discuss Felipe Colapinto's impressive debut for Williams, outqualifying Alex Albon, while Ollie Bearman made headlines as a super sub, scoring a point. He became the first driver in F1 history to score points in his first two races for two different teams.

After the break, we talk about Adrian Newey's move to Aston Martin and share our predictions for the next race.

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In this episode, we recap an eventful Monza Grand Prix where Charles Leclerc claimed victory, thanks to Ferrari’s upgraded car managing tyre degradation. We discuss the dynamic at McLaren, with Lando Norris and the "papaya rules" while questioning whether the team is throwing away Norris' potential title shot as Piastri's performances continue to impress. We discuss Kevin Magnussen race ban.

Kimi Antonelli has now been confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes. After his FP1 crash, we discuss what his arrival means and consider whether he's the next F1 great...

Looking ahead to Baku, will Bearman be super sub again? Can Ferrari secure another win as they sit just 39 points off the Constructors' Championship lead?

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In this episode, we break down McLaren’s dominant performance, focusing on whether Lando Norris should now be the team’s clear number one driver. We also discuss Oscar Piastri's race and his missed opportunity to overtake Charles Leclerc.

We then shift to Red Bull, analysing their recent struggles, with Max Verstappen losing his home race and experiencing understeer issues.

Ferrari's upgrades seem to be working, putting them in a strong position for the next few races, especially with Monza on the horizon. Could they be the team to beat?

We also cover Williams, with Logan Sargeant being potentially being replaced mid-season and Albon's recent disqualification.

Plus, Will provides an update on how the Lights Out Podcast Racing Team is faring in the new F1 Manager game—spoiler alert, not well!

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In this mid-season review, we're joined by Alasdair Hooper, Duty Editor at F1, to break down the key moments so far. We discuss Max Verstappen’s control of the Drivers’ Championship, McLaren’s missed opportunities, and whether Mercedes can challenge Red Bull. We also explore the Constructors' standings, including Ferrari's mixed fortunes, Haas’s reliance on Hülkenberg, and Alpine's struggles. Finally, we make predictions for the rest of the season, from driver moves to upcoming circuit challenges.

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In this week’s episode, we dive into the dramatic Belgian Grand Prix where George Russell made headlines as the first winner to be disqualified in 30 years. We discuss Mercedes' mixed fortunes with George’s one-stop strategy and Lewis Hamilton's dissatisfaction despite securing his 105th career win.

McLaren’s performance is under the spotlight with Piastri’s potential win thwarted by a pit stop error and Lando Norris struggling at the start. Leclerc’s pole-to-P3 finish and the Red Bull’s lack of dominate pace is also discussed.

Will breaks the news of Perez staying at Red Bull and we also discuss Sainz's move to Williams. Listen to find out how the creation of the Lights Out Podcast Racing Team in the new F1 Manager game has gone.

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In this week’s episode, we celebrate Oscar Piastri's maiden victory, making him the ninth driver with "car" in his name to win a race. We explore the controversial circumstances and discuss McLaren's ongoing strategy errors, which once again earn them a Latifi Award.

We delve into Piastri's debut win at a circuit that has seen the likes of Button, Alonso, and Ocon triumph, and highlight the cold talent that Oscar brings to the track. Alongside this, we discuss Lando Norris and McLaren's performance, the dynamics between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, and the radio message outburts.

We also share a listener's voice postcard on the Silverstone Grand Prix.

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In this week’s episode, we celebrate a momentous occasion: Lewis Hamilton's victory at the British Grand Prix! After 61 episodes, we finally get to discuss the greatest of all time winning a race. We delve into how Hamilton was in the right place at the right time, while Max Verstappen found himself on the receiving end of the challenges his rivals have often faced.

We also explore McLaren's squandered chances due to poor strategy calls and discuss how Ferrari seems to be breaking Charles Leclerc. Additionally, we speculate on whether we’re about to witness the end of Sergio Perez's tenure at Red Bull.

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