Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast

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 Grand Prix ever! A race long, four way fight for ...

2023 Singapore GP Preview - Teammate Wars

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s edition of Back of the Grid F1 podcast, using hastily gathered statistics we attempt to figure out who actually has had better teamma...

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 Italian GP, we discuss Ferrari's best performance of ...

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, with some stellar driving up and down the field, ...

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 weekend's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. We reveal our t...

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 the finely poised driver market as we head into For...

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 impressed us, who has been a disappointment and who are o...

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 becomes a penalty and break down each team's weekend...

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 the dominance of the Red Bull team, highlighting ...

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 decision to replace Nick de Vries and speculate on Dan...

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 performance and how they've turned things around with their ...

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 penalties, and come up with some unique solutions as dr...

2023 Austrian GP Preview - Welcome To Enstone

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has Ryan Reynolds taken over Alpine? Well… no. But he is part of an interesting new investment group taking a stake in the team. We discuss what it ...

2023 Canadian GP Review - Have Aston Martin closed the gap to Red Bull?

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Tom discuss Max Verstappen's impressive win at the Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth in a row and sixth this season. With a 69-point lead over...

2023 Canadian GP Preview - Why Formula One needs to take notes from Le Mans

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix this week and discuss last weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans. We dive into the new and varied field of hypercar t...

2023 Spanish GP Review - What makes a good race circuit?

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including another great qualifying and the race itself. We take a look at the fairness of penaltie...

2023 Monaco GP Review - Can Aston Martin ever be champions with Lance Stroll?

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest Monaco qualifying sessions ever? Who read the weather best during the closing stages? Did Aston Martin throw away a win for Alonso...

2023 Monaco Preview: Who Dares to Upgrade?

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discussed the unfortunate cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to heavy rain and flooding, and how it affects the upcoming r...

2023 Emilia Romagna GP Preview - Renault’s Role in Formula One: Serious Contender or Marketing Tool?

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, we look at recent comments from Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, the pressure on Otmar Szafnauer after the teams poor start to the sea...

2023 Miami GP review: Miami Twice - Verstappen extends his championship lead

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we dive right into the marina at Miami Grand Prix, from the jaw-dropping prices of VIP food menus to impressive performances fro...

2023 Azerbaijan GP review - The Forgotten Fanbase

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Daniel Ricciardo coaching Checo? Was Russell's early sprint battle with Verstappen fair? What's the true purpose of the Formula 1 Sprint weekend fo...

2023 AzerbaijanGP Preview: Mercedes’ Technical Reshuffle, Will It Pay Off?

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we delve into the potential effect of Mercedes' reshuffle of technical roles as well as Daniel Ricciardo's upcoming demo run at the Nürburg...

An Inside Look at Formula 1 Sponsorship + the rise and fall of Rich Energy with Elizabeth Blackstock

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Chris and Tom are joined by co-author of Racing with Rich Energy and The Donut Racing Show's Elizabeth Blackstock to discuss this week...

Revamping Formula 1: The Pros and Cons of Sprint Races

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about potential changes to the race weekend format; Maybe the addition of a second event on Friday and the implementation of a champ...

2023 Australian GP Review - Controversy and Chaos

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What even was that?! In this episode we discuss An incident packed Australian GP, crashes, penalties, and the many controversial decisions made by the...

2023 Australian GP Preview - Formula Equal: A New Team with a 50/50 Gender Split and Saudi Arabian Funding

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look ahead to the Australian GP and discuss various topics related to motorsports, including the organisational changes at McLaren, poten...

2023 Saudi Arabian GP Review - Overturn Underturn

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, just how dominant is the Red Bull, are there cracks appearing between Verstappen and Perez already, lots of baffling FIA decisions, pessimi...

2023 Saudi Arabian GP Preview w/ Callum McIntyre of Overdrive & Driver61

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is joined by Driver 61 producer and Overdrive producer/presenter Callum McIntyre to look ahead to Jeddah, chat about Jenson Button making an appea...

2023 Bahrain GP Review - The Nandolorian

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the new season finally kicked off in Bahrain, we ask if we can finally call the Aston Martin hype real, look at where it's going wrong for Ferra...

2023 Bahrain GP Preview - Uh oh.

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally race week, which means it’s time for our first preview of the season and the return of the predictions league, as well as a run down ...

2023 Car Launches Round 3 - Give Us a Lego Set

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our thoughts on the new cars from Ferrari, Mercedes and Alpine, then with all ten launches done it's time for a tier list! Plus, our annual...

2023 Car Launches Round 2 - Now with actual cars

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are more new cars to check out and this time they actually exist! Join us as we give our thoughts on the new Alpha Tauri, McLaren and Aston Mart...

2023 Car Launches Round 1 - They’re The Same Picture

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's car launch season, which means it's time to judge the liveries and try to work out what's a show car, what's a 2022 car, what's a render of a car...

Rookie Roundup - The New (And Returning) Drivers for 2023

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a look at the new and returning drivers to the 2023 grid, their path to F1, measures of success for the season ahead and what we expect fro...

New Year News Roundup

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 continues to fail at having an off season, we catch up on the new Williams Team Principal, Andretti's latest attempt to join the grid, rule chan...

2022 Quiz of the Season

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from a tradition we started last year, we are back with some of our Patreons to have a big old laugh at how much we forgot about the 2022...

Winter News Roundup - Silly Season Round Two

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At what's normally the quietest time of the year for F1, we've got a whole new silly season to discuss with lots of team personal changes and what it ...

2022 Season Review - Part 2

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to the tier list for part 2 of our 2022 season review, but this time its for the drivers. Plus, we go through our favourite moments, races a...

2022 Season Review - Part 1

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of our 2022 season review, we break out the tier list again to rank and assess all the performance of every team this season and look back a...

2022 Abu Dhabi GP Review - Danke Seb

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our final race review of the 2022 season, we discuss a final dominant win for Verstappen and the outcome of all the remaining championship battles,...

2022 Brazilian GP Review - Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an always entertaining Brazil GP we discuss a maiden pole sitter, a maiden winner, team order dramas and some barn storming drives. On top of a...

2022 Brazilian GP Preview - Second Chance Sauber

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look ahead at all the things to look out for at the Brazilian Grand Prix and make our predictions, as well as a catch up on recent news ...

2022 Mexican GP Review - This Wind Tunnel Goes To 11

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, more records for Verstappen, were Mercedes too cautious, the best drive of Ricciardo's season despite taking out Tsunoda, more woe for Alon...

2022 United States GP Review - Still Waiting For My Meatball

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a thoroughly entertaining Grand Prix at COTA, we look at Red Bull's triumphant season, a great drive for Vettel but a wasted opportunity for Ast...

2022 United States GP Preview - Nuggets of Budgets

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 prepares to head back to America for the second time this season, we look at all the junior driver taking part in FP1, including a couple of exc...

2022 Japanese GP Review - DJs and Hospitality

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After one of the most eventful weekends in F1 for a long time, we discuss why there was so much confusion around the rules, enormous safety failings a...

2022 Singapore GP Review - Once, Twice, Three Times A Penalty

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an... eventful Singapore Grand Prix, this week we discuss how necessary the rain delay was, maybe Perez' best ever drive, his safety car penalty...

2022 Singapore GP Preview - 83,000 Miles If You Never Go Home

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's race week again so it's time for us to preview the return of the Singapore GP and make our predictions, as well as a look at the 'record breaking...

The Not So Super License

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a rare week with no race review or preview, we take the chance to discuss why Colton Herta won't be joining the grid next year and the failings of ...

2022 Italian GP Review - Be Better

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Max Verstappen wins his 5th race in a row, we ask if there was any version of the Italian GP he couldn't win, look at some great comeback drives, d...

2022 Dutch GP Review - Ferrari’s Loo Break

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Mercedes came the closest they have all season to winning a Grand Prix, this week we look at their strategy calls and ask if they're making the ...

2022 Belgian GP Review - Piastri Watch

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we await the Oscar Piastri news that never comes, we look back at a dominant drive at Spa from Verstappen, more woe for Leclerc and a lots of impre...

2022 Belgian GP Preview - It’s a ”Roll Hoop”, Not a ”Roll Stick”

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As racing returns to the rolling hills of the Ardennes, possibly for the last time, we talk about Spa's future on the calendar, finalised specs for th...

2022 Summer Break: F1 Nally

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about more evidence of Porsche's move to F1, the Formula E title win, and go through a double week of inbox questions. Enter the...

2022 Mid-Season: Ranked

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Silly season is in full swing as McLaren sign more drivers than they have seats, Alpine are left with 1 driver and no replacement for Alonso and we ma...

2022 Hungarian GP Review - Silly Season And Silly Tyres

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an entertaining Hungarian Grand Prix, we find ourselves asking once again how Ferrari threw a race away and what they need to change over the su...

2022 French GP Review - Are Ferrari Handing Max the Title?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Leclerc crashes out and Sainz loses a potential podium after starting from the back, we discuss whether Ferrari are potentially handing a title ...

2022 French GP Preview - France, Flexi Floors & Fantasy F1 w/ Ross Fruin, GridRival CEO

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GridRival CEO, Ross Fruin, joins us to talk about what goes into running a fantasy sports business focused around motorsports, what is going on with f...

2022 Austrian Grand Prix Review - Schumacher’s New Groove

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an eventful weekend in Austria, we look at a much needed victory for Leclerc, a scary retirement for Sainz, the bizarre stewarding that's annoyi...

2022 British GP Review - Maiden Win For Defiant Sainz

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Zhou and Albon walked away from a horror crash at Silverstone, followed by one one of the greatest races in recent years, we sit down to discuss...

2022 British GP Preview - Magny-Cours and Hockenheim Shortcuts

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a quiet week for F1 news, we discuss Gasly's new contract, the future of the French Grand Prix, McLaren's many drivers, upgrades, technical directi...

2022 Canadian GP Review - I Blame Rick Astley

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 finally returns to Canada, we look at the new technical directive aimed at battling porpoising, wet qualifying heroics, an intriguing fight for ...

2022 Azerbaijan Review - Alpha Tapey & Ferrari Faily

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Ferrari gifted Red Bull another 1-2 in Baku, we discuss what is going wrong at the Scuderia and look at who needs to be responsible for fixing t...

2022 Azerbaijan Preview - A Porpoise Is Just A 💩 Dolphin 🐬

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet news week leads us to talking about some 2023 grid predictions and who may or may not replace drivers up and down the grid, as well as some de...

2022 Monaco GP Review - The Entire Tyre 🛞

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Downpours on Sunday lead to delays, on track incidents, number 2 drivers coming out on top and pit stop panics. We look back through it all as well as...

2022 Spanish GP Review - DRS Moans and Nauseating Drones

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the new rules prove themselves in Spain, we look at an enthralling battle for the win, positives from a disastrous weekend for Ferrari, super effec...

2022 Spanish GP Preview - Testing 2.0?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As McLaren confirm their purchase of the Mercedes Formula E team and reigning Formula E champion Nyck de Vries prepares to make his Formula 1 practice...

2022 Miami GP Review - Culturally Appropriate Headwear

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the good, the bad and the downright bizarre from F1's first weekend in Miami, as we ask how much pre-race hype is too much and consider the...

2022 Miami GP Preview - WipEout 2023

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we preview the inaugural Miami GP and look at the quirks of the new circuit and who it might suit, as well as a new qualifying experiment f...

2022 Emilia Romagna GP Review - Prayers Answered?

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Stu review the 2022 Emilia Romagna Formula 1 Grand prix. We discuss the mistakes Leclerc just can't afford to make, Verstappen's dominance a...

2022 Emilia Romagna GP Preview - Pray For Rain

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, F1 is back to the Grand prix with the longest name on the calendar and we look at what to expect from upgrade packages, what affect the for...

2022 Australian GP Review - A Drive Perez Would Proud Of

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 finally returns to Australia, we look at contrasting fortunes at Ferrari, more problems for Verstappen, what could have been for Alonso, Mercede...

2022 Australian GP Preview - The Bottom Of The Moomin

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

F1 is finally back in Australia, but what do we expect from the new layout? Does it need ANOTHER DRS zone? What will the mixed up tyre choices mean fo...

2022 Saudi Arabian GP Review - The Curse Of Lap 37

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at what went down on Friday night in Saudi Arabia, how close we came to not having a race and what the ramifications of it all may ...

2022 Bahrain GP Review - Ferrari: The Real Deal

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One race down and one around the corner! We look back at Ferrari proving their testing pace and good looking car pose a real threat and actually look ...

2022 Bahrain GP Preview - Predicting the Unpredictable

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the first race of the 2022 season right around the corner, it's time for us to make our first race predictions of the season, after we try to fig...

2022 Listener Predictions

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we take a look through the predictions we have been sent for the season by all of you, take some of your questions from inbox, and speculat...

2022 First Test Roundup - Aquatic Mammals

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at what can be learned from the first test, who can return to the factory satisfied, who still has work to do, and if porpoising is...

2022 Livery Review - Shame about the steelies

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, what impact will F1's new race directors and changes to race control have on the season ahead, is there any truth to Andretti joining F1, p...

2022 Pre-Pre-Season Preview - Alpine Vs Aston

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back for our first proper episode of 2022 to catch up on all the team personnel changes over the winter, Helmut Marko giving the game away ove...

2021 Quiz of the Season Special

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the winter break lingers on, we invited some friends of the show to join us and test their knowledge of the entire 2021 season. Who has the best te...

2021 Season Review and Awards

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for our 2021 season review as we look at the performances, highs and lows of every team and driver on the grid, hand out our all important...

2021 Abu Dhabi GP Review - Masi takes the Michael

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a suitably controversial end to the 2021 season, we look at what on earth went on in those final laps and what changes F1 needs to make for the ...

2021 Saudi Arabian GP Review - The Grid Auction

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our 200th episode, we review maybe the strangest race we’ve ever seen as we look at all the major events and controversies between Hamilton and V...

2021 Saudi Arabia GP Preview - Thank You, Frank

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look ahead to the inaugural Saudi Arabia GP in Jeddah but also take some time to reflect on the huge impact Frank Williams had on the spo...

2021 Qatar GP Review - This Isn’t Even My Final Form

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After F1's first visit to the Losail circuit in Qatar, we look at the qualifying penalties and if they were deserved, the ever decreasing gap in the c...

2021 Brazilian GP Review - No Investigation Necessary

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After an unbelievable weekend in Brazil, this week we discuss... deep breath Should Hamilton have been disqualified, why was Verstappen poking around ...

2021 Mexican GP Review - The Race of Chase

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to review the Mexican GP where turn 1 drama set the scene for the rest of the race and everyone up and down the field seemed to be chasing tho...

2021 Mexican GP Preview - Sprint Ducks Confirmed 🦆

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the season heads into a final stretch of 5 races in the next 6 weeks we discuss what we expect from the upcoming Mexican GP as well as the situatio...

2021 US GP Review - All Aboard The Shaq-Mobile

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After F1 makes a triumphant return to Austin, we look at how the enthralling battle for the win played out, what Mercedes could have done differently,...

Toni Calderon Interview - What AI & Machine Learning Can Do For Motorsport

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 prepares for the US Grand Prix, we are joined by Toni Calderon, Chief Growth Officer at Valkyrie, an Austin based company specialising in artifi...

2021 US GP Preview - Zak Brown Promises

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, new calendars for F1, F2, F3 and Formula E, a new qualifying format that's as baffling as it is brilliant, gifts from Zak Brown and our pre...

2021 Turkish GP Review - That’s What We Call Nuance

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Bottas proves he's still got what it takes, could Hamilton have got a better result than 5th, questionable penalties, a vital two rounds fo...

2021 Turkish GP Preview - 35 weeks, 23 races

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 returns to Turkey, we look at all the stories going into the race weekend, including a new circuit to F1 in Qatar, more details on the 2022 cale...

2021 Russian GP Review - Right Tyres Right Time

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After Sochi finally produces a good race, we look at the positives and lessons Norris can take from the weekend, how it all went wrong for him and if ...

2021 Russian GP Preview - Bentley v Jaguar

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look into the provisional calendar for 2022 as well as some bits of driver news and the impact VW rumours could have on F1. All that plus ou...

2021 Italian GP Review - Geraldine! Pass me my shotgun!

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Ricciardo and McLaren make a long awaited return to the top step, we look at why their victory wasn't just circumstantial, one of the best drives o...

2021 Dutch GP Review - Rosberg’s unprompted confession

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 finally makes its return to Zandvoort, we look at the positives and negatives of the circuit and the event as a whole, look at some incredible p...

2021 Belgian GP Review - The One Without A Race

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a washout in Belgium we may not have a race to discuss, but this week we look at what F1 got right over the weekend, what they got very wrong, a...

2021 Belgian GP Preview - The Horse Equation

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As F1 prepares to return from the summer break, we look at what the second half of the season is likely to look like as we lose another race from the ...