The Apex

By ffpaulr1209

Welcome to The Apex! Josh, Paul and Meredith talk everything Formula One. From pre and post race reaction, to rumors on and off the track. Subscribe and enjoy.... more

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

The Apex episodes:

September 08, 2025 Monza GP Review
Welcome back to another episode of the Apex F1 Podcast! This week, we discuss the Monza race, highlighting Max Verstappen's impressive performance and the strategies employed by McLaren. We delve into the dynamics between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as Carlos Sainz's recent frustrations and incidents. The conversation shifts to the IndyCar silly season, with updates on driver movements and team changes, before wrapping up with insights into the WEC and MotoGP. Follow us on socials and on YouTube! The Apex F1 Podcast
Chapters for our skippers:
00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk
01:23 Monza Race Overview & F1 Ideation
36:14 F1's Strategy to Attract Casual Fans
46:38 IndyCar Silly Season Highlights
52:45 WEC Updates and Upcoming Events
54:11 MotoGP News and Exciting Developments
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59min
September 02, 2025 Dutch GP Review
Welcome back to another episode of the Apex F1 Podcast!
This week, we are diving in on the Dutch GP. From DNFs, to penalties, we cover it all! In this episode, we analyze the chaos and excitement from the latest races, offering insights into driver performances and team dynamics. We talk about the impact of controversial penalties, the growth of rookie drivers, and our predictions for upcoming races like Monza. Plus, get a firsthand account of the IndyCar experience in Nashville, exploring fan engagement and memorable moments. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the track, this episode is packed with expert analysis and personal reflections that bring the racing world to life. Tune in for all the latest motorsport news and predictions!
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Chapters for our skippers:
00:00 Dutch GP Review
20:07 Predictions for Monza and Future Races
33:00 Experiencing the IndyCar Race in Nashville
55:05 Reflections on the Race and Future Plans

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1h 4min
August 27, 2025 Cadillac F1 and Zandvoort Predictions
Welcome back to another episode of the Apex F1 Podcast!
In this episode of the Apex F1 Podcast, we discuss the return of Formula 1 after a long summer break, reflecting on the excitement surrounding the upcoming races. We delve into the recent announcement of Cadillac F1's driver lineup, featuring experienced drivers Checo and Bottas, and the expectations for their performance in the 2026 season. We shift to a mid-season review, highlighting surprises and disappointments, particularly focusing on Ferrari's struggles and the competitive nature of the midfield teams. As we look ahead to the Zandvoort race, we make our predictions. We close out touching on MotoGP, IndyCar's recent developments, including a new video game partnership, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming Nashville race.
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Chapters for our skippers:
00:00 Excitement for Formula One's Return & Cadillac F1 News
11:50 Mid-Season Reflections and Surprises
14:52 Looking Ahead: Predictions for the Second Half of the Season
36:52 Zandvoort: Circuit & Predictions
44:15 Summer Break Reflections
48:26 IndyCar Updates
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53min
August 11, 2025 2025 IndyCar Champion!
Welcome back to another episode of The Apex F1 Podcast!
This week, discuss the ongoing summer break in F1, reflecting on the recent IndyCar race in Portland. We delve into the performances of various drivers, including Pato O'Ward, Will Power and Alex Palou, and speculate on the future of IndyCar racing. The episode also addresses the recent controversy involving IndyCar and social media reactions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a respectful discourse in the motorsport community.
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32min
August 04, 2025 Hungarian GP Review
Welcome back to another episode of the Apex F1 Podcast!
This week, we discuss the recent Hungarian Grand Prix, highlighting the mixed emotions of fans, particularly those supporting Ferrari and McLaren. We delve into McLaren's strategic decisions and dominance in the race, contrasting it with Ferrari's struggles. Josh covers his experience at the baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway. We also touch on upcoming IndyCar races and predictions for the future of Cadillac in Formula One, wrapping up with thoughts on the summer break and what to expect in the coming weeks.
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Time Markers:
00:00 Hungarian Grand Prix Reactions
33:28 The Rollercoaster of Racing Emotions
49:41 IndyCar Ticket Pricing Shock
55:26 Anticipating the F1 Summer Break
01:01:50 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Races and Events
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1h 2min
July 28, 2025 Belgian GP Review
Welcome back to another episode of The Apex Podcast!
In this episode, we discuss the Belgian Grand Prix- sharing our thoughts on the race's highlights, controversies, and driver performances. We critique the current state of Formula 1 cars at some of the classic tracks like Spa. We do our recap of the points earned from our prediction scorecard for Spa and make our predictions for Hungary. Last, but not least, we close out talking about Meredith's first IndyCar experience at Laguna Seca and Paul's upcoming trip to Nashville. Follow us on socials at the TheApexF1Pod and on our Youtube Channel The Apex F1 Podcast - YouTube!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
01:27 Belgian Grand Prix Review
29:45 Looking Ahead to Future Races
39:08 Predictions and Insights for Upcoming Races
42:31 IndyCar- Laguna Seca, Alex Palou, and Nashville

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52min
July 21, 2025Spa Predictions
Welcome back to another episode of the Apex F1 Podcast!
In this episode, we discuss Josh's take on the recent departure of Christian Horner from Red Bull Racing, the implications for the team and its drivers, and the ongoing silly season rumors in Formula 1. We also share their predictions for the upcoming Spa race and provide updates on the IndyCar series, highlighting the excitement surrounding recent races and the potential for thrilling finishes in both series.
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Time Markers:
0:00 - Josh's take on Horner and RedBull
8:55- Silly Season Rumors and Driver Changes
26:07- Anticipation for Spa
35:12- IndyCar Updates
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44min
July 10, 2025 Silly Season Emergency Episode!
Welcome to our emergency episode! Silly Season has begun with the BREAKING NEWS! Christian Horner is OUT at Red Bull Racing effective immediately. We all made predictions on Sunday, but none of us thought ANYTHING associated with Red Bull. Today, we recap the news, our thoughts, and make predictions on who will move where from this chaos. Stay tuned for more Silly Season updates. As always, like and subscribe! Follow us on socials at The Apex F1 Pod and follow us on The Apex F1 Podcast - YouTube!
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17min
July 06, 2025 British GP Review
Welcome back to another episode of the Apex F1 Podcast! This week we recap the thrilling British Grand Prix at Silverstone, highlighting the unpredictable weather conditions that shaped the race. We celebrate Nico Hulkenberg's historic first podium after 239 races, discuss team strategies, rookie driver challenges, and the critical role of tire selection. The conversation also touches on Mercedes' performance and the emotional moments for drivers like Lando Norris with his first home win at Silverstone. As the summer break approaches, we make predictions for the second half of the season and reflect on the memorable moments from the race.
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Chapters Markers for anyone who wants to hop forward!
00:00 Introduction to the British Grand Prix Recap
03:01 Race Highlights and Key Performances
14:44 Tire Strategies and Weather Conditions
17:58 Post-Race Reflections and Future Outlook
46:33 Predictions and Future Speculations
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52min
July 01, 2025 F1 Movie, Austrian GP Recap, and Silverstone Predictions
Welcome back to another episode of The Apex F1 Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our experiences watching the new F1 movie, sharing our thoughts on its cinematography, storyline, and representation of women in motorsports. We also review the recent Austrian Grand Prix, highlighting key moments and performances from the race, particularly focusing on McLaren and Ferrari's performances. We dive deep on the current state of the Red Bull team, the future of Max Verstappen, and the challenges faced by Ferrari. We close out making our predictions for Silverstone. Stay tuned for a special announcement at the end!
As always, like, subscribe, and follow us on socials at TheApexF1Pod!
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1h 12min

FAQs about The Apex:

How many episodes does The Apex have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.