Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast
Episodes
Formula 1's New Era + A Podcast Update
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new season is upon us! Tiggy walks through off-season updates, thoughts on the new regulations, highlights from Australia, and gives an important po...
2025 Season Recap
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season highlights, lowlights, stats, how my predictions turned out, and superlatives voted on by YOU!Vote for Autosport Creator of the Year :)Paddock...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a 2025 season... a maiden championship for Lando Norris and so much more. Join Tiggy to discuss all the racing from the weekend and thoughts on h...
Qatar Grand Prix Recap
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend in Doha, where a McLaren strategy blunder opened the door for a fifth Max Verstappen title in Abu Dhabi.Vote for Autosport Creator of t...
Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap: Live From Vegas
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An iconic weekend in Vegas for the third to last race of the season and F1 Academy's finale.Tiggy discusses the on-the-ground experience, McLaren ...
The Average F1 Team is Now Worth Over $3 Billion feat. Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sportico just released its 2025 Formula 1 team valuations and the numbers are staggering. Tiggy sat down with Kurt Badenhausen, the journalist behind ...
Brazilian Grand Prix Recap
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
INTERLAGOS YOU DOG!!!! What an absolutely incredible race weekend. Join Tiggy to dive into all the action from the sprint weekend. To Lando's clea...
How is F1 Redefining Responsibility? Feat. F1's Head of ESG, Ellen Jones
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiggy is joined by F1's Head of ESG, Ellen Jones, to dive into all things responsibility... How is F1 preparing for 2026's more sustainable re...
Mexico City Grand Prix Recap
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So much to dive into in Mexico City... from Hamilton's penalty and Ollie Bearman's P4 to Lando's dominant win and what's going on with...
United States Grand Prix Recap: Live From Austin
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GUESS WHO'S BACK?!?! OG listeners will know Sarah's voice immediately, but one of the podcast's original co-hosts is back to recap the wil...
F1 Headlines You Missed + U.S. Grand Prix Preview
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tiggy to recap the latest F1 headlines, including Apple's rumored announcement at the USGP, McLaren and Mercedes' financial realities, an...
Singapore Grand Prix Recap
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have newly crowned Constructors' champions! Big congrats to McLaren, and to George for his dominant win. Join Tiggy as she dives into the McLar...
F1 News Update + A Conversation with Red Bull F1 Academy Drivers
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing all the latest headlines, from Hello Kitty x F1 Academy and McLaren's sale to Max's dominant GT3 debut and Roscoe's worrisome c...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a wild weekend in Baku...! Join Tiggy to dive into Carlos' big podium, McLaren's woes, and whether Max Verstappen is in championship cont...
Alba Larsen: Live From The Netherlands
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiggy catches up with F1 Academy rookie Alba Larsen at the Dutch GP to discuss all things F1 Academy. From teammate rituals to the pressures of being ...
Italian Grand Prix Recap
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tiggy to dive into the drama in Monza... from Papaya Rules and Max's dominant performance to the big news from Gasly, Ricciardo, and Herta. L...
Dutch Grand Prix Recap: Live From Amsterdam
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tiggy to recap the incredible Dutch GP in person! From the fan experience and the racing chaos to F1 Academy, Zandvoort gave us a lot to cheer fo...
What You Missed During F1's Silly Season + Dutch GP Preview
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A roundup of all the headlines you may have missed during F1's summer break, plus reactions to the (likely) incoming announcement of Checo Perez a...
What Does it Take to Move F1 Around the World? With DHL's Head of Motorsport Logistics [Rerun]
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Logistics make the F1 world go round. It's a year-round, 24-race global affair – and DHL moves it all, from cars to cutlery. We dive into what t...
The Science Behind Female Racers feat. Dr. Emma Ross
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to train the fastest women in motorsport? Dr. Emma Ross, co-founder of The Well HQ and lead physiologist behind the F1 Academ...
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hungary, aka "Monaco without walls," lived up to its name but we still had plenty of excitement thanks to Lando and Oscar's divergent stra...
Belgian Grand Prix Recap
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spa is a classic for a reason, and it gave us a good show. Rain, teammate championship battles, a Max sprint victory, a vintage Lewis drive, and more....
Let's Talk About the First Half of the F1 Season
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first half of the F1 season is in the books... so what just happened? From unexpected flops to surprise glow-ups, I'm breaking down the bigges...
Christian Horner Fired... What's Next for Red Bull and Max Verstappen?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Horner is out... so what happens now? In this episode, Tiggy unpacks the shockwaves from Horner’s firing and what it means for Max Verstap...
British Grand Prix Recap
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RAIN ALWAYS DELIVERS! So much to discuss, from Lando's dream Sunday and Nico Hulkenberg's maiden podium to whether Oscar's penalty was fai...
Austrian Grand Prix Recap feat. Emily Selleck
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where to begin...?! Tiggy is joined by Emily Selleck, senior writer for Motorsport. Austria delivered a show. They thank McLaren for letting their dri...
Is the F1 Movie Good? My Honest Thoughts
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiggy's answering all your questions about the NYC premiere, the movie, whether it treats women fairly, and much more... Thank you Marriott Bonvoy...
Canadian Grand Prix Recap
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a race in Canada! Formula 1 returns with an incredible show. From the late-race McLaren incident and Mercedes' dominant double podium to Max ...
Wrist Watch, Race Bans & Canada: This Week in F1
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with a shorter episode from my new LA setup! This week we’re talking Lance Stroll’s lingering wrist injury, Cadillac’s driver rumors, Max’...
Spanish Grand Prix Recap
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nine out of twenty-four races down... Is the FIA trolling Red Bull? Did Max do that on purpose? Why didn't Aston Martin have a reserve driver? Wha...
Lia Block: Live From Miami
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiggy sat down with Lia Block in Miami to discuss all things Netflix and what a second season in F1 Academy means.Watch the video episode on YouTube....
Monaco Grand Prix Recap: Live From Monaco
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tiggy to break down all the was the Monaco Grand Prix IN PERSON! We dive into the experience and the racing –– everything from the Red Bull E...
Why McLaren’s New Livery Means More Than You Think feat. Chief Marketing Officer Lou McEwen
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tiggy sits down with Lou McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, for a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s stunning new liver...
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap feat. BBC Journalists Holly Samos and Sarah Holt
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
F1's back in Europe and it feels so good! Imola, perhaps in its final year for some time, gave us a show that hopefully makes a case for its retur...
Alpine's Nightmare Explained feat. Neha Sridhar
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well... a LOT has happened in the past week. Another Alpine Team Principal gone, an arrest, potential criminal allegations, a driver swap (but only fo...
Miami Grand Prix Recap: Live From Miami
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible race weekend...! Tiggy walks through the in-person experience in Miami attending race events with Ferrari and Red Bull as well as t...
F1 Listener Mailbag feat. Fan Behavior Podcast
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiggy is joined by Hannah and Zoe from Fan Behavior to answer all your burning F1 questions. Thoughts on the season so far? What's the women in mo...
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Recap feat. P1 with Matt and Tommy
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiggy is joined by everyone's favorite duo Matt and Tommy of P1 to recap the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. We get into whether Max's penalty was j...
Why is Circular Design the Future of F1? feat. Kim Wilson, Director of Sustainability at McLaren
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Kim Wilson, McLaren’s Director of Sustainability, to talk about the newly launched Circularity Handbook — a first-of-its-kind guid...
Bahrain Grand Prix Recap + Saudi Grand Prix Preview feat. Marissa Tandon
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bahrain, in all its tech-issue riddled glory, gave us a lot to discuss! I'm joined by the wonderful Marissa Tandon to break down an action-packed ...
Japanese Grand Prix Recap + Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not the most thrilling race but what a perfect weekend from Max Verstappen! Plus, some incredible rookie performances, McLaren’s questionable strate...
The Science of Sustainability in F1 feat. Dr. Cristiana Pace
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formula 1 has made big promises about sustainability, but how do those commitments turn into action? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cristiana Pa...
Designing Race Day feat. Arrow McLaren Race Engineer Kate Gundlach
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Women's History Month comes to a close, tune into my conversation with Kate Gundlach, one of the few women ever to hold a race engineer role at...
Chinese Grand Prix Recap
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend gave us a lot to work with: Lewis takes his first win in red (in the sprint!), Oscar Piastri grabs his maiden pole and third career win, ...
The Life of an F1 Journalist: Luke Smith on Journalism, Travel, and the Making of On the Grid
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to cover Formula 1 from inside the paddock? In this episode, I sit down with The Athletic’s Luke Smith, one of the most resp...
Australian Grand Prix Recap + Chinese Grand Prix Preview
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rain chaos down under! The first race of the season left us all a bit speechless... six DNFs, radio shenanigans, Papaya Rules coming back with a venge...
Pre-Season Testing Recap + Drive To Survive Review + Australian GP Preview
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
F1 is back—almost. In this episode, I'm breaking down everything from pre-season testing: who looked fast, who’s got work to do, and what actu...
The Science Behind Finding F1's First Female Driver feat. More Than Equal's Dr. Fran Longstaff and Drivers
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Women's Day! How do we find and develop the first female Formula 1 driver of the modern era? In this episode, I’m joined by ...
The Making of Drive to Survive feat. Executive Producer James Gay-Rees
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what really goes into making Drive to Survive? In this episode, I sit down with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees to talk about how the ...
James Vowles: Live From London
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down in London with James Vowles to discuss all things Williams –– what the team principal role means to him, how Carlos and Ale...
F175 Live Recap + Pre-Season Testing Preview: Live From London
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 F1 season is almost here, and I was on the ground at F175 Live to get the full scoop. From my experience at and insights from the press confe...
On Air With Laura Winter
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an insightful conversation with the one and only Laura Winter as we dive into her journey from athlete to presenter, the realities of bein...
2025 Season Predictions
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most scientific, accurate, you-should-pay-attention-to-this episode is here! Kidding... I asked those of you who came to our Las Vegas GP meet-up ...
How F1 Became One of the Hottest Investments in Sports feat. Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formula 1’s multi-billion-dollar boom is here. Every F1 team is now worth over $1 billion, but what’s driving the sport’s skyrocketing valuation...
Introducing... F1's 2025 Rookies feat. Caroline's Corner
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a deep dive into the six rookies taking the Formula 1 grid by storm in 2025. I’m joined by Caroline from Caroline’s Corner to explor...
From the Grid to the Boardroom: The Storylines That Will Define F1 in 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I unpack the top F1 storylines to watch in 2025! From driver dynamics and team strategies to the business decisions shaping the sport’s f...
New Year, New Chapter
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new year brings a new chapter for Paddock Project, which comes with a bittersweet announcement. Tune in for what the future of Paddock Project holds...
2024 Season Recap
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap all the action from the 2024 season! We discuss our season MVPs and LVPs, surprising statistics, and the results of the listener supe...
Your Questions Answered: Mailbag Live From Las Vegas
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're live from Las Vegas! Tiggy and Tabby bring you a special mailbag episode where we dive into your questions—from what it will take to make ...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap + F1 Academy Recap
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The season finale is here! Join us as we recap this insane finisher and get into all of the action that went down, including the McLaren title win, Ha...
The Art of F1 Commentary with James Hinchcliffe: Live From Las Vegas
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 St...
Qatar Grand Prix Recap + Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Con...
Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap + Tiggy's IRL Experience + Qatar GP Preview
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Las Vegas Grand Prix Preview
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The huge deal that was the Formula E Women's Test
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Inside Mercedes F1 with Matt Whyman
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Brazilian Grand Prix Recap
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Mexican Grand Prix Recap + Brazilian Grand Prix Preview
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson: Live From Austin
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 rac...
United States Grand Prix Recap: Live From Austin + Mexican Grand Prix Preview
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Yu...
United States Grand Prix Preview
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are finally back to F1 after a 4-week long break...and heading to none other than Austin! We get into why we love this race, what we can expect fro...
Good Energy? F1 and Oil Sponsorships
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the Austin GP, we're exploring in today’s Planet Paddock episode something that’s inextricable from Texas and F1… oil & g...
Daniel Ricciardo Deep Dive
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to dive into the career and back story of Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most iconic figures in the F1 world. We discuss his performances across...
Inspiring the Next Generation with Jenny Fletcher, Girls on Track UK Programme Manager
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Progress Paddock, our series dedicated to women in motorsport, we are joined by Jenny Fletcher, Programme Manager for Girls on Tra...
Singapore Grand Prix Recap
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap the Singapore Grand Prix and Lando's dominant win by over 20 seconds! We discuss Ricciardo's future, a strategy win from McLa...
Singapore Grand Prix Preview
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to F1's original night race...! And it's a grueling one. We dive into what to expect this year at Singapore, including a debate about ...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap an absolute thriller in Baku! We discuss McLaren leading the Constructors' Championship for the first time in a decade, Piastri a...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F1 is back is this weekend with an Azerbaijan-Singapore double header and we cannot wait! Ahead of the race at Baku, we get into the top storylines in...
Can Motorsport Technology Help the Environment? Live From McLaren Technology Center with Director of Sustainability Kim Wilson
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During Tiggy's visit to McLaren Technology Center, she sat down with Director of Sustainability Kim Wilson to discuss how different motorsport tec...
Italian Grand Prix Recap
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap a massive weekend for the Tifosi at the Monza Grand Prix! We discuss Ferrari's A+ strategy call for Charles's winning one-...
Italian Grand Prix Preview
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're entering Tifosi territory and the Constructors' battle is TIGHT! 30 points tight between McLaren and Red Bull... we discuss where Red Bu...
Dutch Grand Prix Recap
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap a mega Dutch Grand Prix! We talk about Lando and McLaren's dominant 20+ second win, Red Bull v. McLaren in Constructors', our...
Dutch Grand Prix Preview
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F1's long-awaited return is back after the summer break! This weekend we are heading to Zandvoort, land of the Dutch superfan and Max Verstappen&#...
F1 Academy Mid-Season Check-In
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back to racing after a long summer break, and F1 Academy is heading to Zandvoort this weekend! The series is officially 3 out of 7 races into t...
Silly Season Ask Us Anything
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Silly season and summer break are in full swing! For this week's episode, we answer all of your questions, including how we met, how we got starte...
Under the Hood with Mercedes' Chief Communications Officer Bradley Lord and Head of Sustainability Ali Ashpitel: Live From Brackley
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by two of the most impressive people in the game to discuss everything Mercedes, motorsport, and sustainability. We get into what those ...
Belgian Grand Prix Recap + Tiggy's visit to MTC and Brackley!
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix, complete with a surprise Mercedes 1-2 (and then updated to a Hamilton win after George's disquali...
Formula E Finale Recap + Electrifying Motorsport with CEO Jeff Dodds: Live From London
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking a truly ELECTRIC weekend with Formula E at their finale in London! We give a brief overview of the series, discuss our on-the-ground experie...
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap + Belgian Grand Prix Preview
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap the absolutely wild Hungarian Grand Prix! We discuss all the details and angles of Piastri's maiden win, the McLaren team orders ...
Hungarian Grand Prix Preview
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to get ready for the Hungaroring this weekend! We discuss this highly technical track, Checo's prospects and the latest updates on the dri...
What Would Bernie Do? F1 Race Strategy and Season Predictions with Bernie Collins
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are so excited to welcome Bernie Collins back to the podcast! Bernie is a strategy analyst and on-air voice for Sky Sports and F1TV, and is t...
Preparing for Formula E's London Finale with McLaren Drivers Sam Bird and Jake Hughes
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Formula E's finale in London next weekend, NEOM McLaren drivers Sam and Jake talk to us about their weekend goals, favorite Formula E tec...
British Grand Prix Recap
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F1 keeps getting better and better! Join us as we discuss an epic race weekend at the British Grand Prix, including Hamilton's historic and emotio...
Austrian Grand Prix Recap + British Grand Prix Preview
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think it's safe to say that F1 is so back baby! Join us as we recap an action-packed and absolutely thrilling sprint race weekend in Austria. W...
Spanish Grand Prix Recap + Austrian Grand Prix Preview
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap an exciting weekend in Barcelona! We talk about Lando's pole, Verstappen's ability to extract everything from the car, the bi...
Spanish Grand Prix Preview
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first stop on our European triple header! A home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, F1 Academy's third round, and lots of driver marke...
What Makes Barcelona-Catalunya F1's Most Sustainable Circuit?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the front runner in terms of circuit sustainability on the F1 calendar and became the first track to earn ...
Alex Albon: Live From Montreal
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Albon gives us the inside scoop on what gave him the confidence to re-sign with Williams, what it's been like to take on a leadership role at...
Canadian Grand Prix Recap: Live From Montreal
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap the most exciting race of the season so far! This race had it all—amazing wheel to wheel action, rain, tire strategy, multiple DNFs...
Canadian Grand Prix Preview + Under the Helmet with ESPN's Alyssa Roenigk
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A fan and driver favorite up next! Tiggy will be holding down the fort in person in her favorite city Montreal so expect lots of content to come. In t...