2025 Azerbaijan GP Preview - 10s Headstart for Sainz?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive a little further into the Colton Herta situation at Cadillac as well as talk about Carlos Sa...
2025 Italian GP Review - It's Being Manipulated, Man!
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
McLaren swapping cars and the controversy around it overshadows a strong Verstappen win and a decent...
2025 Dutch GP Review - Justice For Carlos!
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing DNF for Norris widens the gap to Piastri to the largest it's been, we talk abo...
2025 Dutch GP Preview - Bottas is Back! (oh and so is Perez)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk Cadillac's big driver confirmation plus look ahead to the Dutch GP in Zandvoort. Can Max do ...
2025 Midseason Predictions
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The return is almost upon us so we are making some predictions for what may (or probably may not!) h...
2025 Mid-Season Rankings
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to rank the grid based on the season so far! If you want to join in and submit your own, head t...
2025 Hungarian GP Review - From Pole to Pain
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mixed weekend for Ferrari going from a shock pole with one car, to early exits with the other then...
2025 Belgian GP Review - Must Be The Water
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A race that could of been if we hadn't waited for the weather to pass as well as a look ahead to wha...
2025 Belgian GP Preview - Mekies' First Test
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A race full of action and stories, but Lando Norris' first home win was somewhat overshadowed by the...
Horner Out, But Will Max Stay? - 2025 Summer News
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A race full of action and stories, but Lando Norris' first home win was somewhat overshadowed by the...
2025 British GP Review - Hulk Smashes Silverstone
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A race full of action and stories, but Lando Norris' first home win was somewhat overshadowed by the...
2025 Austrian GP Review - A Home Race Disaster For Red Bull
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look back through the Austrian GP weekend, which saw a dominant win for McLaren, Ferrari in no ma...
F1 Movie Review - An F1 Fan Perspective
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to hear our thoughts on the F1 movie after spending decades as F1 fans. Hear what we like an...
2025 Austrian GP Preview - The Triple Crown is Back! 👑
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix, assess Max & Mercedes' chances against the McLarens an...
2025 Canadian GP Review - A Nightmare For Norris
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Norris turned what was looking like a great drive into an absolute nightmare this weekend gone, so w...
2025 Canadian GP Preview - Will Stroll Make It Home?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look ahead to the Canadian GP in Montreal and discuss Hass' 200th GP livery, the Lance Stroll sit...
2025 Spanish GP Review - From Victim To Villain
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final race of the triple header ended in chaos and controversy as Max Verstappen and George Russ...
2025 Monaco GP Review - A Failed Experiment
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An unsurprisingly dull race decided on the Saturday where an experimental tyre rule made little diff...
2025 Emilia-Romagna GP Review - Crashes and Controversies
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max stormed his way to the front and never looked back in a fantastic win at Imola, but could the Mc...
2025 Emilia-Romagna GP Preview - It's All Gone A Bit "Flav"
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
McLaren have some brake trickery that's all the rage going to Imola and the situation at Alpine just...
2025 Miami GP Review - Party Like It's 1998!
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
McLaren executed a relatively textbook sprint weekend and Oscar in particular, looked in fantastic f...
2025 Miami GP Preview - The Worst Corner In F1?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Potential 11th hour changes to the 2026 engine regs, a new circuit in Madrid and the future of the M...
2025 Saudi Arabian GP Review - Is Lando Cracking Already?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dramatic Q3 and Lap 1 incidents lead to a race that became a battle of strategies, but we did get a ...
2025 Bahrain GP Review - Is Piastri The New Title Favourite?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a race that saw more action per lap than the whole of the Japanese GP combined, Oscar Piastri ran...
2025 Japanese GP Review - Not Doohan Okay
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the Japanese GP weekend with Doohan's monster crash, Max's mega pole lap and a relatively s...
2025 Japanese GP Preview - Another One Bites The Dust
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the confirmation that Yuki Tsunoda will be replacing Liam Lawson from Japan, we look into what...
2025 Chinese GP Review - Ferrari Left Red Faced
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After sprint success, Ferrari fell to a double disqualification in the race. We also talk about the ...
2025 Australian GP Review - McLaren Masterclass, Ferrari Falloff
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A difficult weekend for the rookies saw only Kimi Antonelli bag a decent result as McLaren proved th...
2025 Australian GP Preview - Who Will Drive For Cadillac F1?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cadillac's F1 entry has been officially approved and confirmed for the 2026 season, so we take a loo...
2025 Testing Recap - New Rules for Monaco
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we delve into the recent testing sessions, review team performances, and attempt to asses...
2025 Livery Rankings & Pre-Season Predictions - This Might Actually Happen!
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The liveries are here so of course we are going to tier rank them! We also make some of our traditio...
2025 Pre-Season - The FIA's Stupid New Rules
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The FIA have come up with some ridiculous new rules going in to 2025 that we discuss and breakdown. ...
2024 Season Rankings - We Told You He Shouldn't Even Be Here!
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now the season is complete it is time for that age old tradition of tiermaker and ranking the driver...
2024 Abu Dhabi Review - Finale Farewells
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After we close the season in Abu Dhabi, it's time to review the race, discuss those final constructo...
2024 Qatar GP Review - The Chaos GP
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a race defined by Alex Albon’s wing mirror, we discuss the race directors handling of a chao...
2024 Las Vegas GP Review - Cadillac Agree 11th Team For 2026
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Driver signings, FIA resignations, launch event bookings, oh and a grand prix to preview! A chunk of...
2024 Las Vegas GP Preview - Lando's Last Roll Of The Dice 🎲
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Driver signings, FIA resignations, launch event bookings, oh and a grand prix to preview! A chunk of...
2024 Brazilian GP Review - Max Verstappen Silences The Doubters
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a sprint win for Norris, Verstappen absolutely dominated the grand prix to swing the title b...
2024 Mexican GP Review - Has Verstappen Crossed The Line?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Sainz impressed in a weekend that was all his. We unpick another battle between Verstappen an...
2024 United States GP Review - The Overtaking Guidelines Need Fixing, Fast!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot to unpack this week! We talk about whether pole should switch sides at COTA, how Verstappen is...
2024 US GP Preview - Don't Call It A Comeback
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the F1 season finally resumes in Austin this weekend, we look at how the final stretch of the sea...
2024 Autumn Break News - Franchises & Finances
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a round-up of news from the last couple of weeks, including the financial insights from som...
2024 Singapore GP Review - Ricciardo's Parting Gift
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look back over what seems to be Daniel Ricciardo's final race, questions around the way VCARB are...
2024 Azerbaijan GP Review - Piastri Take McLaren To The Top
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Piastri seals a great win to help McLaren take a lead in the constructors, Lando Norris has a ...
2024 Azerbaijan GP Preview - Aston Confirm Newey
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Newey to Aston Martin, Bearman into the Haas and the potential of rookie races at the end of ...
2024 Italian GP Review - Mama Mia!
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A home win Ferrari in front of the Tifosi could McLaren have actually won the race if they were smar...
2024 Formula 1 Dutch GP Review - Dutch Domination
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, Absolute domination by Norris leads to his first w...
2024 Dutch GP Preview - 10 To Go!
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With 10 races to go what do we expect to see with results, the final seats in the driver market and ...
2024 Mid-Season Review - He Shouldn't Even Be Here! With Elizabeth Blackstock
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to rank every driver and team's season so far! Elizabeth Blackstock joins us to help provi...
2024 Summer Break News - The Return of Mazespin? Team Principle Silly Season
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team principal updates at three teams this week, one of which is stoking rumours of a return for Nik...
2024 Belgian GP Review - Hero To Zero
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
George Russell put in one of his best drives all for it to be wiped out by an underweight car post-r...
2024 Hungarian GP Review - Messy McLaren & Mad Max
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Piastri’s maiden win was slightly overshadowed by messy strategy calls from the McLaren pit ...
2024 Hungarian GP Preview - 3 In A Row For Mercedes?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After two surprise victories for Mercedes, can they make it three in a row at a track that’s even ...
2024 British GP Review - A Great British Race
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the resurgence of Mercedes and a record-breaking win for Hamilton, but is it a...
2024 Austrian GP Review - F1’s Overtaking Rules Are Broken
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where should the blame lie for this weekend's incident? Is it really all Max's fault? Could Lando ha...
2024 Formula 1 Spanish GP Review - Are McLaren Now Fastest?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at McLaren's consistency in competing with Red Bull, Mercedes looking like they co...
2024 Spanish GP Preview - Bending The Rules For Antonelli?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom takes a look at the FIA changing rules to help Antonelli get his seat, Ferrari's chances in Barc...
2024 Formula 1 Canadian GP Review - Ferrari Flounder
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, Another mixed weather classic from the Circuit Gil...
2024 Formula 1 Canadian GP Preview - Oc-On The Way Out
04 Jun 2024
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In this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, As Alpine and Ocon announce they are parting ways ...
2024 Formula 1 Monaco GP Review - Fixing The Monaco GP
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we look back at the realisation of a boyhood dream ...
2024 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna (Imola) GP Review - Two Wins, One Day
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we review the slow burning Emilia Romagna (Imola) G...
2024 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna (Imola) GP Preview - We Are Checking
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode, we discuss the departure of Leclerc’s race engineer Xavi Marcos Padros, as ...
2024 Miami GP Review - Finally! 🏆
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we discuss a weekend that crowned a new winner in Lando Norris, penalties galo...
2024 Formula 1 Miami GP Preview - A Newey Challenge
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast This week, we discuss Adrian Newey’s realistic next options ...
2024 Formula 1 Chinese GP Review - That's Not Paint
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast This week, F1s return to China brings a host of incidents and ...
2024 Formula 1 Chinese GP Preview - Simplify and Add Lightness
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we discuss Fernando Alonso's new contract with Ast...
2024 Formula 1 Japanese GP Review - The Ikea Wardrobe of F1 Drivers
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on back of the grid Formula 1 Podcast, After an exciting Japanese GP, this week we discuss...
2024 Formula 1 Japanese GP Preview - Regulation Override
03 Apr 2024
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In this week's episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast Stu and Tom bring you their storylines ...
2024 Formula 1 Australian GP Review - A Smooth Operation
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast we review the Australian GP. Was Alonso...
2024 Formula 1 Australian GP Preview - Toto's Lab: 200mph Experiments
20 Mar 2024
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On this week's episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast, F1 is back to one of our favourite cir...
2024 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP Review - The Bear Man
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the 300th episode of Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast, we discuss Ollie Bearman’s impressive ...
2024 Formula 1 Bahrain GP Review - Clutching at Straws
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast: Another dominant win for Max in Bahrain, but what sign...
2024 Formula 1 Bahrain GP Preview - Total Guesswork
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast: Did anyone in pre-season testing show their hand or wa...
2024 Formula 1 Team Livery Rankings - Is It Even a Livery?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ten new cars, slightly less than ten new liveries, it must be tier list time! Join us as we judge an...
2024 Formula 1 Silly Season - The World Turned Upside Down!
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, we discuss the shock news that Lewis Hamilton w...
2024 Pre-Season News - The Worst Team name Ever?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded this two days ago, did we miss anything since then? There’s still lots to fit in this ...
2024 January Formula 1 News - RED FLAG!!!
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Guenther Steiner's departure from Haas, the new name for Sauber, changes...
2023 Formula 1 Season Rankings - The Obvious and the Not So Obvious
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to round out the 2023 season with our season rankings, so let's dust off the tier list and...
2023 Abu Dhabi GP Review - 1000 IQ Leclerc 🧠
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the curtain falls on another F1 season, we look at the undecided standings fights that played out...
2023 Las Vegas GP Review - Race Drivers in Cars Getting Coffee
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After months of hype, we've finally seen what the Las Vegas GP had to offer and it was actually... r...
2023 Las Vegas GP Preview - Setup Roulette
14 Nov 2023
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On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast we look ahead to the much hyped Las Vegas Grand Prix, a...
2023 Brazilian GP Review - Who needs a Red Bull Anyway?
07 Nov 2023
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2023 Mexican GP Review - Adios for Perez?
31 Oct 2023
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On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast We look back over the Mexico GP and discuss whether thi...
2023 USA GP Review - A Bump in the Road for Mercedes
24 Oct 2023
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On this week’s Back of the Grid F1 Podcast we review the refreshingly close United States GP! Did ...
2023 USA GP Preview - The Andretti Saga Continues
17 Oct 2023
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In this week's Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast, the latest twist in Andretti’s F1 bid as their ...
2023 Qatar GP Review - Too Hot To Handle
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Back Of The Grid, we look at the tyre issues F1 faced in Qatar and how the late changes...
2023 Qatar GP Preview - The 600 Million Dollar Team
03 Oct 2023
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On this week's Back of the grid Podcast - As Andretti Cadillac get FIA approval, we look at why F1 a...
2023 Japanese GP Review - The Acts of a Desperate Man
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Back of the Grid, Max Verstappen wraps up the constructors title in style for Red Bull,...
2023 Singapore GP Review - The recency bias is strong in this one
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we review what may well have been the best Singapore...
2023 Singapore GP Preview - Teammate Wars
12 Sep 2023
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In this week’s edition of Back of the Grid F1 podcast, using hastily gathered statistics we attemp...
2023 Italian GP Review - The Widest Ferrari in the World
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we cover all of the big talking points from the Ita...
2023 Dutch GP Review - A Wild Ride By The Beach
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast this week, Stu and Chris unpack an absolutely HECTIC Dutch GP,...
2023 Dutch GP Preview - The Butterfly Effect: What Really Killed Felipe Massa’s 2008 Championship?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast episode, Chris and Stu catch up before this weeken...
F1 2023 Silly Season Preview - Musical Chairs or Hold Stations?
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Episode of Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast - Tom, Chris and Stu share thoughts on t...
F1 2023 Mid-Season review - Dominance to Disappointment
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's mid-season review time as we assess every driver's first half of 2023. Find out who has impress...
2023 Belgian GP Review - Mixed Conditions, Mixed Fortunes
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week join us to look back through the sprint weekend in Spa, work out when a racing incident be...
2023 Hungarian GP Review - Red Bull’s Reign: Will Anyone Catch Up?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, We discuss the Hungarian GP and the impact of the new qualifying format. We analyze...
2023 Hungarian GP Preview - Daniel Ricciardo’s Return: A Game-Changer for AlphaTauri?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Stu discuss the mid-season driver swap at AlphaTauri. We analyze the deci...
2023 British GP Review - Unleashing the Beast: McLaren’s Stellar Performance
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we review the 2023 British Grand Prix. We're super pumped about McLaren's performanc...
2023 Austrian GP Review - Are Track Limits Ruining Formula 1?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our review of the Austrian Grand Prix we delve into the issues surrounding track limits and penal...