On today’s episode, we dive into Vincenzo’s weekend at Talladega and compare the experience with Formula One. We also talk about some of the new F1 updates, and could Charles Leclerc go to Mercedes? 

In this episode, we unpack the highs and lows of the Australian Grand Prix, and talk about why the FIA continues to be Formula One's worst enemy when it comes to race protocols.

On today’s episode, we discuss the Australian GP. Damon Hill’s observation that with Adrian Newey’s contract expiring soon with Red Bull, why Newey’s Mercedes’ clipboard shot in Bahrain is something to pay attention to. And Otmar versus the grid? How competition cuts into penalty points, too. And we round out the show by talking about AlphaTauri and how its recent rebranding comments continue to signal problems for the direction of the team, and how Max Verstappen’s ‘MAX1’ clothing line has been blocked and where he should go from there.

In this episode, we talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the issues around Fernando Alonso's controversial 100th Formula One podium, as well as our take on what makes the Jeddah Corniche Circuit elite. We talk about the season finale in Abu Dhabi and Formula One's partnership with MSC Cruises to bring fans an experience like no other, and taking about how other promoters and tracks need to step their game up. Is there drama at Red Bull? We give our opinions on the Perez v. Verstappen battle, and discuss how drivers are leveraging themselves into the era of personal branding and business opportunities--even through retirement.

On this episode of The VF1 Show, we recap the Saudi Arabian GP from 2022 and outline why the Aramco facility was hit by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and how Formula One is involved (and always will be as long as they’re powered by combustion engines). We discuss how the wind tunnel works and talk about Helmut Marko’s comments on how Red Bull cost-cap penalty could impact the season further down the line. And in today’s “Random Things,” did you know that Kim Kardashian used to have a racing license? We also discuss accusations that Haas allegedly supplied Russia with parts and what that means for F1, and we conclude with Vincenzo’s thoughts on why female content creators should be allowed to discuss whatever they want—including who’s hot.

On today’s episode of The VF1 Show with VF Castro and Vincenzo Landino, we discuss a few ‘Drive to Survive’ narratives, including fan-favorite, Guenther Steiner. We dive into whether the FIA banning countries from participating invalidates the “World Championship” aspect and if the FIA needs to adopt an Olympics-style “refugee” flag for drivers who are collateral damage of war. We talk about ESPN's new broadcast deal and what their deliverables are. And we conclude the episode by breaking down the theory that Formula One is in decline (hint: it’s not) and from a business perspective, what fans need to understand about race logistics.

On this episode, we talk about Christian Horner’s recent comments on politics in F1 and explain how politics actually drives the sport and why fans and the FIA needs to accept this. Preseason testing in Bahrain is underway so we discuss things to watch and pay attention to for new fans of the sport—especially if you’re tuning in after it concludes on Saturday. We touch on nepotism in Formula One and how it impacts the sport, and have an in-depth discussion about super licenses and the barriers to entry in Formula One. We wrap it up by sharing our thoughts on Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ and the impact it's had on F1. And we end the podcast with with a discussion about Williams’ new series “Untold Stories,” and ask, could F1 could shift to its own in-house production in the future?

On this episode of The VF1 Show with VF Castro and Vincenzo Landino, we discuss our thoughts and rank the 2023 cars and liveries and discuss how reveals are more for sponsors and marketing than about the actual cars. We then go into whether Stefano Domenicali is gatekeeping teams from entering and why that strategy could backfire—especially in the ever-growing American market. And to top it off, we break down what Formula One needs to do (and are mastering) in terms of fan retention from the ‘Drive to Survive’ era, and talk about the logistics of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.