Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

Hinch will tell you he's the luckiest guy in the world... having driven and won many races in Indycar, earned second place in Dancing with the Stars, and now getting to talk about the sport he loves with people he loves for a living. We discuss the art of F1 commentating: how does he prepare? What data is at his disposal? How does he tell a good story? Then, we get his insider thoughts on the 2024 season and what to expect for next year.

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Join us to recap a wild Qatar Grand Prix! We discuss all of the controversial penalties and stewarding decisions, the Ferrari v. McLaren fight for Constructors' in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton's struggles in the Mercedes, and the GM/Cadillac news. Plus we discuss the F1 Academy race weekend and what to expect at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

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The second ever Las Vegas Grand Prix did not disappoint! Listen in as we hear from Tiggy about her amazing weekend experiencing the race IRL. Then, we discuss the epic racing that went down, Max winning the WDC, the battles up and down the Constructors grid, and the key things to keep in mind as we head into the final two races of the season. Plus, we wrap with a mini Qatar GP preview for next weekend!

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We are back after a 3 week hiatus for the final stretch of the season! Join us as we discuss all there is to know about the Vegas race, including the 3-way battle for constructors (plus the sneaky battle for P6), the championship fight, the final VCARB seat, Checo's future, and more! Plus, we talk with Tiggy about all of her amazing IRL plans as she heads to Vegas.

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In this episode of Progress Paddock, we discuss the historic all-female test at the Jarama Circuit in Madrid, a first for Formula E. Held as part of pre-season testing, the session featured top women drivers from diverse motorsport backgrounds, racing in the new Gen3 EVO car. We talk about the significance of this event for gender diversity in motorsport and its showcase of the growing opportunities for women in high-performance racing. Tune in for everything you need to know about this groundbreaking milestone!

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We're joined by author Matt Whyman to discuss Inside Mercedes F1, his deep dive into Mercedes' journey back to the front of the grid during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. With unprecedented access, Whyman follows Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Toto Wolff as they navigate the challenges of competition after their years of dominance. We discuss Toto's leadership and daily routine, how Lewis broke the Ferrari news to his team, and much more. Tune in for an incredible look behind the scenes of a team in transition.

Get the book here, out now in the UK and November 12 in the U.S.

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This race is going down in the history books... just pure chaos. Red flags galore, the first black flag in 17 years, the P17 to P1 masterclass put on by Max Verstappen, a double Alpine podium and $50M payday, and so much more. Tune in for our thoughts on all the madness that happened this sprint weekend. Interlagos sure knows how to put on a show.

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Join us to discuss a thrilling race in Mexico City, complete with a dominant Sainz victory, a controversial Max/Lando battle, a disastrous weekend for Red Bull, and more. Plus we discuss what to expect at next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.

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What a highlight to sit down with Yuki and Liam ahead of the Austin race weekend and after a 4-week-long F1 hiatus. We talk to Yuki about his home race points-scoring celebration in Japan, lessons he learned from Daniel Ricciardo, words of wisdom for his new teammate, and his caffeine (in)tolerance. With Liam, we dive into his mentality heading into his first race with a full-time F1 seat, New Zealand pride, and the movie that gets him in the zone.

Watch Yuki's interview on YouTube.

Watch Liam's interview on YouTube.

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Austin did not disappoint y'all! Join us we recap our IRL weekend at one of our favorite races of the year. We talk about our time interviewing Yuki and Liam, hanging out in the Red Bull garage, and all of the fun events we attended. Of course, we talk about the insane sprint and race weekend, getting into the Ferrari dominance, Mercedes woes, and the epic Lando vs. Max battle. Plus a quick Mexican GP Preview to get ready for this weekend.

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