Mics Out

After a hiatus of a year, Extreme E is returning to action in a new hydrogen-powered format: Extreme H.

The Extreme E World Cup will take place in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, from 9th to 11th October, and the series' managing director Ali Russell sits down with Cian Brittle to discuss the new series.

In this exclusive interview, Russell reflects on the final chapter of Extreme E and explains how the reimagined series is positioning itself for long-term success.

The Mics Out team also sit down to discuss the latest business news, including Cadillac's commercial capture of Jim Beam, the exciting collaboration between F1 Academy and Hello Kitty, and why Red Bull makes such a marginal profit in F1.

Audi and Adidas seems like a match made in heaven, but why has the famous manufacturer only announced three major partners ahead of its F1 debut?

The Mics Out team analyses the unique commercial strategy that Audi hopes will promote a premium and exclusive look to the team's car, something that will leave it looking much sparser than its rivals.

Elsewhere, there's discussion around the future of Alpine in Formula 1 and why big names from the global series are looking at MotoGP as an investment opportunity.

Also, hear why IndyCar's planned event in Mexico City couldn't go ahead and why Nascar's playoffs are no longer fit for purpose in 2025.

Another IndyCar season is in the books, and yet anothertitle has been added to Alex Palou’s trophy cabinet.

This year’s ascent to championship glory may have seemed like a foregone conclusion for much of the season, but four titles in five years is a phenomenal achievement that underlines the Spaniard as one of motorsport’s preeminent talents.

Cian & Tom look back over the season's major talking points, including the controversy surrounding Team Penske and Fox's major investment into the series.

Also, the team analyse McLaren's decision to upgrade Mastercard to naming rights partner and what this means for the rest of the team's sponsorship portfolio.

As the summer break continues to drag, the Mics Out team have decided to look back over the F1 season so far and give out some awards.

But first, there's discussions around the latest happenings in Nascar, IndyCar, and MotoGP, as well as a look at the off-track talking points from a busy year in Formula One.

After that, dig into the Mics Out mid-season awards, with everything from most underrated driver to who needs to be most nervous about 2026. Plus, there's a couple of outrageous predictions to close out this episode...

Fox is not just IndyCar's TV partner anymore: it is now a part-owner of the series.

Now that the media company owns a one-third stake in IndyCar, Cian and Tom dissect what this actually means for the motorsport series.

Elsewhere, the team take a look at the latest rumours around next season's Nascar schedule, as Mexico City looks set to be dropped for 2026.

Also, listen out for the facts around Aston Martin's stake sale and why Audi's partnership with Revolut is so interesting.

Key talking points:

• What Fox's investment in IndyCar really means (14:36)
• Where the Nascar schedule currently stands ahead of 2026 (33:40)
• Is Aston Martin leaving Formula 1? (37:31)
• Why Revolut's title sponsorship of Audi is so exciting (42:38)

Liberty Media's long-awaited acquisition of MotoGP for €4.2 billion (US$4.9 billion) has now been approved, so what's next for the championship?

This week, Mics Out host Cian Brittle sit down with Dan Rossomondo, chief commercial officer of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, to find out about how this landmark moment is set to evolve the series moving forward.

Listen out for why Marc Marquez's resurgent form is providing a marketing conundrum, why the series' commercial progress has stalled, and why fans should be patient with MotoGP's new era.

It was an eventful weekend at the British Grand Prix and the Mics Out team was there to see it all.

First up, Cian, Pete & Tom check in from the BlackBook Motorsport Summer Reception, courtesy of the Pop-Up Hotel.

Then it's time for race day. Cian sits down with Jefferson Slack, Jean English, and Sean Harrington to discuss Aston Martin F1 Team's commercial strategy and how the outfit provides the perfect marketing platform for endemic and non-endemic brands like.

Talking points:

• 01:09 - Reviewing the BlackBook Summer Reception
• 06:15 - Interview with Jefferson Slack, Aston Martin F1
• 23:14 - Interview with Jean English, CoreWeave
• 38:28 - Interview with Sean Harrington, Elemis

The Mics Out team of Cian, Pete & Tom sit down to discuss the recent news of Luca de Meo's departure as CEO of Renault Group.

Having had a huge influence over the direction of the Alpine F1 Team, what does this mean for the future at Enstone? The team break down the key decisions from a tumultuous few years.

Plus, listen out for analysis of recently announced (and unannounced) circuit contract extensions, the promising steps being made by F1 Academy, and why Williams Racing have secured team principal James Vowles to a long-term contract extension.

This week, the Mics Out team reconvene ahead of this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans to preview one of motorsport's most famous races.

Off the back of two quiz losses, Tom takes control of the third Mics Out quiz as Cian and Pete compete to see who knows the most about the World Endurance Championship's landmark event.

Meanwhile, Nascar makes history with its first points-paying race outside the US so the team looks ahead to a first for the stock car racing series.

Plus, Mics Out gives their reaction to the latest calendar announced by Formula 1 as Imola is dropped in favour of Madrid and there's a clash with the Indy 500 for the first time.

Formula 1 and IndyCar both have problems with their marquee events, but for wildly different reasons.

Cian and Tom analyse why the huge success of the Indy 500 is a detriment to the wider series, and how the Monaco Grand Prix risks getting left behind if it does not modernise for today's Formula 1.

The team also look at the decision to move the MotoGP British Grand Prix back to August after an unsuccessful experiment to hold the event earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, Nascar's debut on Prime Video represents a new frontier for the series after a quietly impressive showing during the Fox segment of the new broadcast deal.