Lights Out

The 2025 season kicked off with a blockbuster wet race in Melbourne! We break down Lando Norris’ mature victory, Oscar Piastri’s near-flawless home race, and Max Verstappen’s ability to drag every ounce of performance from his car. Plus, how did Lewis Hamilton fare in his Ferrari debut? We hand out our first Latifi Awards of the season and kick off our rookie game, tracking the five true rookies (sorry, Liam Lawson) to see who will come out on top.

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Pre-season testing is done, and the grid looks closer than ever! McLaren seems to have the edge, while Ferrari and Mercedes look evenly matched. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s new car is looking surprisingly tricky to handle. Can Williams challenge Alpine? Are Aston already struggling? Plus, we preview the Australian GP and brace for those brutal 4AM wake-ups.

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In this episode, we react live to the official launch of the 2025 Formula 1 season in its 75th year. From dramatic team presentations to fresh liveries, we give our unfiltered thoughts on how the grid is shaping up. Did any team steal the show? Plus, we dive into the biggest talking points from the event, including driver rivalries, team ambitions, and the narratives that will define the upcoming season.

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In this episode, we're back to talk about everything we're excited for in the 2025 F1 season! Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari chat, and Will struggles to contain his excitement. We also dive into who we think will be jostling for the title, which rookie we’re most looking forward to seeing on the grid, and the development battle that could define the season. Plus, we discuss the growing tension between the FIA president and the drivers.

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Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.

In this episode, we wrap up the 2024 Formula 1 season with our end-of-year review! We discuss the best and most underrated drivers of the year, reflect on our favourite moments, and dive into the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season.

Looking ahead, we make some bold early predictions for who will be the World Champion in 2025.

This is our final episode of the year, but we’ll be back in January to gear up for what promises to be an exciting 2025 season.

Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.

In this episode, we dive into McLaren’s sensational end to the season as Lando Norris takes a commanding win in Abu Dhabi, securing the Constructors’ Championship for the team for the first time since 1998. We discuss Piastri’s unlucky race and whether McLaren can carry this momentum into next year.

Ferrari also gave us plenty to talk about, with Charles Leclerc’s impressive recovery drive and Carlos Sainz claiming one final podium. We reflect on Lewis Hamilton’s incredible farewell race for Mercedes, capped off with a stunning last-lap overtake on George Russell, and what’s next for both the driver and the team.

Finally, we break down the heated George vs. Max drama and the war of words that followed, and we reveal the results of this season’s predictions game—did Will manage to achieve an unexpected win?

Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.

In this episode, we dive into an eventful Qatar Grand Prix filled with drama on and off the track. We discuss Max Verstappen’s clashes with George Russell and Lando Norris. Lando’s unusual stop-and-go penalty and a strange grid drop for Max raise questions about FIA consistency, especially with race director decisions under scrutiny.

Zhou Guanyu scored his first points of the season after a challenging year. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez's struggles deepened, with Zhou outscoring him over the past four races.

We also review the F1 exhibition that is currently in London, and reveal the latest standings in our predictions game.

Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.

In this episode, we recap a dramatic Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship with a fifth-place finish. Despite a quiet race by his standards, the Dutchman sealed the title with two rounds to spare, as Lando Norris's sixth-place finish left the McLaren driver 63 points adrift with only 60 remaining.

The race itself saw George Russell triumph for Mercedes, fending off a spirited recovery drive from Lewis Hamilton, who surged from 10th on the grid to secure a stunning second place. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc completed strong weekends, despite falling out, both finishing ahead of Verstappen. Was this a sign of things to come in 2025?

Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.

In this episode, we recap a thrilling Mexican Grand Prix where Carlos Sainz clinched his second win of the season in front of family and friends, showcasing Ferrari's recent race pace. We discuss how it must have been bittersweet for him, as he won't be competing for wins next season at Williams.

We also unpack the intense Max vs. Lando showdown—was Max’s aggressive defense fair game or a step too far? With the title race tighter than it’s been since Monaco, tensions are high. Meanwhile, Checo disappointed on home turf, struggling to get out Q1 and falling short in a battle with Lawson. Is this another sign his time in Red Bull might be up?

Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.

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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Lights Out Podcast – the F1 podcast for fans, by fans. Follow us on Instagram @thelightsoutpod and on Twitter @LightsOut_Sam and @wpoyser.