No Track Limits F1 Podcast

It has finally arrived.  After 21 races, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen simply could not be separated. 369.5 points apiece. 17 wins between them. It was finely poised for the final showdown at sundown in  Abu Dhabi at the Yas Marina Circuit to decide the championship. Hamilton led for 56 and a half laps before the late safety car drama and a farcical FIA decision robbed the Briton. Verstappen made it count on the final lap though to earn a thoroughly deserved maiden drivers' title at the age of 24, sparking wild celebrations in the Red Bull garage. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton take a close look at one of the most controversial and memorable days in F1 and sporting history.

With only two races to go and eight points adrift, Lewis Hamilton put everything on the line to close the gap on Max Verstappen in the enticing battle for the F1 drivers championship. The Briton emerged unscathed from several tussles with his title rival to clinch a third race win in a row - ensuring the pair go into the Abu Dhabi showdown remarkably level on points. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton discuss in detail the controversial incidents that played out at the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and name their Driver of the Day, Midfield MVP and Flop picks.

In Episode 5, Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton spoke to Sky Sports F1 commentator and pundit Natalie Pinkham about all things F1, her life in the paddock and the upcoming 2021 season. Now, some 20 races and eight months later, Natalie is BACK to review her predictions, the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and discuss the title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Join us for high-pitched giggles (from Joe), utterly wild predictions that went wrong (Tom) and Natalie's fascinating insight from the 2021 season. 

Watch the Saudi Grand Prix live exclusively on Sky Sports F1 on Sunday from 4.30pm

With just three races left, the F1 teams and drivers headed to Losail for the Qatar Grand Prix, the first of three races in the Middle East. With sandstorms and a completely new track, the drivers found life tough in the desert, but Lewis Hamilton prevailed to close the gap on Max Verstappen to just eight points. Joining them on the podium was Fernando Alonso for the first time since 2014. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton take you through the action, with a special feature on F1 drivers... as footballers.

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Only four races to go as the F1 teams headed to Interlagos for the newly-named Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil with Max Verstappen taking a healthy lead in the championship and his team-mate Lewis Hamilton hampered by penalties and a disqualification. But in one of the greatest drives in his career, the Briton fought off Max Verstappen to come from 10th on the grid to win his 101st race. It all boils down to the Middle Eastern part of the season and there are only 14 points between them. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton dissect an enthralling race between the title titans.

With just four races to go, Max Verstappen went into the Mexico Grand Prix leading Lewis Hamilton by 12 points. But after a Mercedes front-row lockout in Mexico City with Valtteri Bottas taking pole, the Dutchman got the jump at the start and never looked back. Sergio Perez at his home race took home third behind Hamilton to become the first Mexican in F1 history to do so. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton run through the action and have a fierce debate about the Mercedes strategy after Red Bull closed the gap in the constructors standings.

In this special edition interview, No Track Limits host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalist, commentator and author Maurice Hamilton to discuss his new book on his friend, the late Murray Walker. Having attended over 450 races, Hamilton gives a fascinating view into working with the legendary commentator and opens up on his own career following F1, including giving his perspective on the current 2021 season.

Murray Walker: Incredible! A Tribute to a Formula 1 Legend is available to purchase from November 11, 2021. 

It's round 17 of the F1 2021 season and the title race looks to be going down to the wire as the teams headed to the Circuit of the Americas for the US Grand Prix. Max Verstappen qualified on pole and despite losing out to title rival Lewis Hamilton at the first turn, the Red Bull driver got back on top thanks to some critical strategy moves from his team. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton take apart the action in Austin with their usual driver analysis and big debate over Lewis & Max.

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With just seven races to go, the teams headed to Istanbul for the Turkish Grand Prix, the final European race of the season. Lewis Hamilton took a 10-grid place penalty for switching his ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) for the race, meaning Valtteri Bottas was promoted to pole. And while the Finn roared home to his first victory of the season, Hamilton was left fuming at his team's decision to bring him into the pits. Joe Krishnan and Tom Dutton talk through the wet race at Istanbul Park, picking your Driver of the Day, Midfield MVP and Flop of the Weekend, with a special feature on Kimi Raikkonen. 

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As the F1 championship battle enters the final stages with only seven races to go, the teams headed to Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix. Still on a high from their surprise Monza success, McLaren were eyeing another victory as Lando Norris took his first-ever pole ahead of Carlos Sainz. But as the rain fell with only a few laps to go, the young Briton paid the price for being on the wrong tyres and Lewis Hamilton roared home to his 100th grand prix victory. Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 reporter Claire Cottingham to discuss all the action from another pulsating weekend of racing. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @notracklimitsf1