Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast
Episodes
Finding the Next Female F1 Champion with More Than Equal's Tom Stanton and Kate Beavan
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we learn about More Than Equal's mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champio...
Monaco Grand Prix Recap
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Monaco curse is broken! Join us as we break down the full weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, from interesting practice results and an exciting qual...
Extreme E's Hydrogen Transition + NEOM McLaren Driver Cristina Gutierrez
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEOM McLaren Extreme E driver Cristina Gutierrez has an impressive resume: first woman from Spain to finish and second only woman to win the famous Da...
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap + Monaco Grand Prix Preview
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us we recap a very exciting race in Imola! We discuss an incredible showing from both McLaren drivers, Lando's end of race charge, some solid...
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview + Interviews with Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi, and Lindsey Vonn!
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview! We discuss all of the teams bringing upgrades and what to expect, including whether or not Mercedes,...
Lando Norris Deep Dive
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive on F1's latest first-time race winner, Lando Norris! After his incredible maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix, we had to si...
Checo Perez and Liam Lawson: Live From Miami
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow—we are so honored to have gotten to sit down with Checo Perez and Liam Lawson! Hear from Checo on Red Bull's winning mentality, his season s...
Miami Grand Prix Recap: Live From Miami
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the weekend of our lives in Miami. From Lando's incredible maiden win to Abbi Pulling's dominant Round 2 showing, Miami was the gift...
Miami Grand Prix Preview + Live with Aurelia Nobles and Lola Lovinfosse
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we get ready for what is going to be an epic weekend on the ground at the Miami Grand Prix! We talk about where we think Adrian Newey is he...
Lia Block: Live From New York
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with F1 Academy Driver Lia Block live in NYC! We talk about her first season in F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and what it mean...
What Does it Take to Move F1 Around the World? With DHL's Paul Fowler and Giorgia Tirabassi
25 Apr 2024
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...
Chinese Grand Prix Recap
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap F1's big return to China and the first sprint weekend of the season! We get into the rainy sprint quali, Norris and Alonso's ...
Chinese Grand Prix Preview
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F1's first time racing in China since 2019 and it's the season's first sprint weekend! Take a trip back with us to when Alonso was retired...
Carlos Sainz Deep Dive
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into the man of the moment and the only non-Red Bull driver to have won a race so far this and last season: Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castr...
Japanese Grand Prix Recap
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap the fan-favorite race weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix! We talk about Yuki's heroic home race, Red Bull’s victorious 1-2 f...
Japanese Grand Prix Preview
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to get ready for Suzuka, a fan and driver favorite! We discuss the unique track design and last year's exciting McLaren double podium, whe...
Pit Stops & Power Units with Red Bull's Calum Nicholas
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an epic inside look at the Red Bull garage with Calum Nicholas (@f1mech), Senior Power Unit Technician and right rear wheel gunman on the ...
Australian Grand Prix Recap
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap the most exciting race of the 2024 season thus far! We talk about Sainz's heroic victory and his prospects for next year, the ...
Australian Grand Prix Preview
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know to get ready for the Australian Grand Prix! We get into last year's chaotic race and this unique track; Checo and Ricc...
What Can F1 Learn From the Olympics?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics are the most watched and most expensive sporting event on the planet... and yes, they are quite different from F1, but there are some key...
Pulling Back the F1 Curtain with WSJ Journalists Josh Robinson and Jon Clegg
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does Toto really think about Abu Dhabi 2021? What was Drive To Survive's magic sauce? What strange memorabilia does Bernie Ecclestone have in...
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Recap
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly this weekend in Saudi Arabia – we discuss Ollie Bearman's iconic debut, the possibility of Max going t...
International Women's Day with Lou McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special IWD episode with Lou McEwen, McLaren's newest Chief Marketing Officer! We discuss all things branding and marketing, includi...
Bahrain Grand Prix Recap + Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Preview
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap the first race of the 2024 season! Hear our thoughts on the status quo nature of the weekend—including Verstappen's stunning...
F1 Academy's Breakout Year
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the F1 Academy season kicking off next week, we do a deep dive on the upcoming season for February's F1R THE FUTURE episode. Join us as we di...
Pre-Season Testing Recap + Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join as we recap everything that happened during pre-season testing in Bahrain, including Red Bull's big step forward, Ferrari's consistency, ...
How is Formula E Changing the World? With Vice President of Sustainability Julia Pallé
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All-electric Formula E is the fastest-growing motorsport series in the world, and it's helping push the envelope on crucial technologies for globa...
Livery Launch Recap + Pre-Season Testing Preview
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for all our thoughts on this season's livery launches, car launches, and shakedowns so far. Plus we get into what to expect for pre-season...
2024 Season Predictions
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The time is here to make our wildest bets – who's coming top three in Drivers and Constructors? Does Checo keep his seat? Will there be hostili...
Pato O'Ward's 2023 Reflections, Off-Season Adventures, and 2024 Goals
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren Indycar driver, has been busy juggling a full-time Indycar schedule, McLaren F1 reserve driver responsibilities, and ca...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drop everything right now – this is a red alert!!!!! We dive into our reactions to the shock announcement that Lewis Hamilton will be moving to Fer...
Should F1 Technology be Road Relevant?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off the back of the FIA expressing their desire for future engine developments to be road-relevant, we dive into the debate of whether F1 techn...
Training an F1 Champion with Max Verstappen's Performance Coach Bradley Scanes
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it takes to train an F1 champion? We get all the answers from Bradley Scanes, Max Verstappen's former performance coac...
Behind the Scenes at a Formula Student Team
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we sit down with Madeleine Feldges, a Team Captain of Ecurie Aix Formula Student Team at RWTH Aachen Unive...
2024 F1 New Year's Resolutions
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of F1R THE GIRLS! Join us as we kick off the 2024 season with our top wishes and resolutions for how we'd like the season to u...
F1's Top Ten Sustainability Moments in 2023
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our last episode of the season and it's F1R THE WORLD! We rank our top ten sustainability initiatives and moments this season, highlighting some o...
Behind the Scenes with Carrie Donaghy, Motorsport Legal Director at Mercedes
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we sat down in Las Vegas with the wonderful Carrie Donaghy, Motorsport Legal Director at Mercedes! Listen...
2023 Season Recap with Toni Cowan-Brown
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with F1 commentator Toni Cowan-Brown to break down all the excitement of the 2023 season! We talk about the winners and losers of the deve...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And that's a wrap on the 2023 season...! Abu Dhabi gave us a fight for P2 in Constructors to the very last lap, some incredible wheel-to-wheel act...
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the last race preview of the season! The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has a lot in store for us, including nail-biter battles for P2, P4, and P7 i...
Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap: Live From Vegas
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are coming at you live from Vegas as we recap what we thought was one of the best races this season. To start, we get into our entire Las Vegas exp...
Las Vegas Grand Prix Preview + Building a GP From Scratch With Pilar Harris: Live From Vegas
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are LIVE in Vegas with everything you need for the inaugural Vegas GP. We cover the spectacle, the controversies, what type of racing to expect, an...
What Does It Take To Be F1's Sole Tire Supplier? With Head of Pirelli Motorsport Mario Isola
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with the one and only Mario Isola, Head of Pirelli Motorsport, to discuss Pirelli's exclusive tire supplier partnership with F1, its e...
Brazilian Grand Prix Recap
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil did not disappoint! Join us for a recap of an action packed sprint weekend full of excitement. With only two races left this season, we talk ab...
Brazilian Grand Prix Preview + Girls in STEM with Shane Woods of Girlstart
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we get you ready for the last race in this epic triple-header, the Brazilian Grand Prix! We discuss our hopes for each of the teams this we...
Mexican Grand Prix Recap
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mexican Grand Prix did not disappoint! We talk about the amazing time we had with all of you at our NYC watch party and of course dive into the ma...
Mexican Grand Prix Preview + Sustainable Winemaking with Ferrari Trento CEO Matteo Lunelli
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
F1 is heading to one of our favorite places...Mexico City! Listen in as we give you all the info you need for this epic race at the Autódromo Hermano...
United States Grand Prix Recap: Live From Austin
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap an epic weekend in Austin! We get into our amazing day with McLaren and Girlstart, and take you behind the scenes for the F1 Academy ...
Bianca Bustamante: Live From Austin
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were so lucky to sit down with F1 Academy driver Bianca Bustamante after her season finale in Austin. Bia discusses her motorsport origin story, fr...
Logan Sargeant: Live From New York
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
F1R THE GIRLS sits down with Williams driver Logan Sargeant ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Logan is Formula 1's only current Ame...
United States Grand Prix Preview + End of Season Predictions
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a preview of one of our favorite races of the year...the Austin Grand Prix! This will be a big weekend at COTA since it will also be the s...
Getting to Know F1 Academy Race Director Neus Santamaria
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for the F1 Academy season finisher in Austin, join us for a conversation with Race Director Neus Santamaria. Since getting her race dire...
Qatar Grand Prix Recap feat. Alanis King
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by motorsport journalist extraordinaire, Alanis King, to discuss the craziness of the Qatar Grand Prix. From Max's third drivers&...
Qatar Grand Prix Preview + Get to Know INDY NXT Champion Christian Rasmussen
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know ahead of F1's second trip to Qatar, including the all but certain crowning of Max as driver's champion, exciting M...
Trackside with F1 Academy Race Engineer Charlotte Phelps
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for Austin, F1R THE FUTURE is sitting down with F1 Academy women making a big splash in the motorsport world. First up: Charlotte Phelps...
Japanese Grand Prix Recap
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Japan gave us a Constructor's Champion, a rookie podium, and three long-awaited contract signings...! We discuss Red Bull's split fortunes, Mc...
Building the World's Most Sustainable Sports Team: With Mercedes' Head of Sustainability Alice Ashpitel
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
F1R THE WORLD kicked off Climate and UN General Assembly weeks in New York City with none other than Mercedes' Head of Sustainability Alice Ashpit...
Singapore Grand Prix Recap + Japanese Grand Prix Preview
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT. A. RACE. Racing til the very last lap, a 308-day streak broken for Red Bull, and Carlando teamwork to hold off the Mercedes made Sunday one for ...
IndyCar Recap + Singapore Grand Prix Preview
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into our first ever IndyCar experience! We start with a brief Indy 101 before we discuss the racing quality, our experience in the pits ...
Jamie Chadwick: Live From IndyCar
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with three-time W Series champion, Williams Racing Academy driver, and fierce Indy NXT competitor Jamie Chadwick in California ahead of he...
Italian Grand Prix Recap
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap a big weekend at Monza! We get into Max and Red Bull’s record-shattering performance, the Ferrari wheel to wheel action, redempt...
Interview with Helena Hicks, Founder & Editor-In-Chief of Females in Motorsport
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's F1R THE FUTURE minisode, we sit down with Helena Hicks to learn all about how she built Females in Motorsport, an incredible volu...
Dutch Grand Prix Recap + Italian Grand Prix Preview
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join as we recap the first race back after the summer break. Between the rain, red flags, tire strategy, and pit stops galore, this was the race we al...
Dutch Grand Prix Preview + The Grid Recharges Their Batteries
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to get ready for Zandvoort and wrap up an (uneventful) silly season! We get into why this is a unique race, what to expect from the Oranje Arm...
Attending a Grand Prix 101 [PATREON EXTENDED CUT]
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've been to multiple GPs or are dreaming of your first, we've got some tips for you! From how to choose a race and getting tickets ...
F1 Takes Vegas with David Coulthard and Guy Horner
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with the legendary David Coulthard (former F1 driver, multiple Grand Prix-winner, F1 broadcaster) and Guy Horner (CEO of TBA Group and, ye...
What Are The 2026 Regulations?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's F1R THE WORLD topic we dive deep into the 2026 regulations: what are they, how they relate to sustainability, what are the debate...
Belgian Grand Prix Recap
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School's out for the summer! But before you go, catch up with us on everything that happened at the wet and unpredictable Spa. From Piastri and Ga...
Celebrating Pride in F1 with Matt Drew of Red Bull and Kerrie Sparling of Alpine
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month's F1R THE FUTURE minisode is all about celebrating Pride! Join us as we talk to some very special guests about what it means for them t...
Belgian Grand Prix Preview + Silly Season Predictions
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a preview of a true fan favorite, the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa! We talk about the unfortunate safety record at this track and the difficu...
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap with Mikaela of SheLovesF1!
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join as us we recap the Hungarian Grand Prix with special guest Mikaela aka SheLovesF1! We get her takes on Lewis's insane pole position, the stel...
Hungarian Grand Prix Preview + Goodwood Recap
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to get ready for the Hungaroring! We discuss the potential for shakeups at this track, Checo’s performance, the status of the midfield, and ...
British Grand Prix Recap + Daniel Ricciardo's Big Return
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap a wild, papaya-filled Silverstone weekend! But first—we dive into Alpha Tauri's shock announcement that Daniel Ricciardo will b...
What Is Extreme E? With Founder & CEO Alejandro Agag and McLaren Driver Emma Gilmour
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to F1R THE WORLD, our series on everything sustainability in motorsport. Today is all about Extreme E and we're lucky enough to get a...
Austrian Grand Prix Recap (Live From Austria) + British GP Preview
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come recap the best weekend of our lives in Austria! From Saturday's rainy sprint to Sunday's track limits chaos, we dive into it all. We disc...
Austrian Grand Prix Preview + Latest Headlines
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The preview of all previews because we are HEADING TO AUSTRIA! So excited to kick off the summer European swing with a sprint weekend at the Red Bull ...
Women in Engineering Day Special Edition: Women in F1
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's installment of F1R THE FUTURE, our women in motorsport minisode series, we are celebrating Women in Engineering day on June 23rd!...
Canadian Grand Prix Recap
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A rainy and chaotic Friday/Saturday led to a dry Sunday race where strategy and tire deg were make or break for most teams. We discuss Red Bull’s 10...
Canadian Grand Prix Preview + 24 Hours of Le Mans Deep Dive
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The summer season is in full swing as the grid heads to fan and driver favorite, Montreal! Despite the horrible Quebec wildfires, the show will go on ...
What is Drop-In Sustainable Fuel?
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month's installment of F1R THE WORLD, our sustainability series focused on everything motorsport and the environment. Every month ...
Spanish Grand Prix Recap with Spanners of Missed Apex
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by the wonderful Spanners, host of the hit F1 podcast Missed Apex, to recap what we all agree was a thrilling race weekend in Barcelo...
Spanish Grand Prix Preview + Fernando Alonso Deep Dive
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting ready for a much anticipated Spanish GP! Time to see team upgrades shine on a track more representative than Monaco, if Checo can bounce back ...
Monaco Grand Prix Recap
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap an eventful weekend at Monaco that (hopefully) cemented its iconic status and potential even in modern F1. We get into the unbelievab...
Monaco Grand Prix Preview + Ask ChatGPT Anything and F1 Academy Deep Dive!
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to experience the most historic track on the calendar, the one and only Monaco! We get into Mercedes' upgrades, the Leclerc curse, the H...
Sustainability and Diversity with Kim Wilson and Kate O'Hara-Hatchley of McLaren
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thrilled to be kicking off our monthly recurring series on sustainability and women in motorsport with experts in both fields: Kim Wilson, Director of...
Miami Grand Prix Recap: Live From Miami
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our Miami race recap, including Sarah’s wild experience doing a McLaren hot lap and much more! We get into what the Miami race is like o...
Oscar Piastri: Live From Miami
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the absolute honor of speaking with McLaren Racing driver Oscar Piastri ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend in what will be his first ev...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap + Miami Grand Prix Preview
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we recap a busy weekend in Baku, from the new Sprint Shootout format to everything in between! We discuss the shocking new Aston Martin tea...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview + Michael Schumacher Deep Dive
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four weeks too long but we are back and gearing up for five races in the next six weeks! Starting with fan favorite Baku, and the first ever sprint ra...
Latest Headlines, Our Relative Team & Driver Rankings, and AMA [PATREON EXTENDED CUT]
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While we eagerly wait for racing to pick back up again, we're bringing you the latest F1 headlines from the resurgence of Crashgate and Toto makin...
Welcome to F1R THE GIRLS!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your source for everything F1, covering races, drivers, drama, and everything in between! Come join the family.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth ...
Australian Grand Prix Recap
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WOW where do we even start with this truly wild race?! A historic 3 red flags, 8 DNFs, and 3 world champions on podium...including Hamilton/Verstappen...
Australian Grand Prix Preview + Racing Rules 101
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The grid heads down under for some of the best vibes all season long. From the insane Danny Ric promo video to Bottas' ever changing hairstyle, th...
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Recap
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap all the action under the lights at Jeddah! We discuss a thrilling and unexpected quali, Max's drive through the field and the Max...
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Preview + Drive to Survive Season 5 Deep Dive
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Race #2 here we come! The grid is heading to Jeddah, a super fast street circuit in Saudi Arabia under the lights. We discuss the controversy of racin...
Bahrain Grand Prix Recap
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we recap an interesting start to the season! We talk about the stunning rise of Aston Martin, Red Bull's typical dominance, disaster ...
Pre-Season Testing Recap + Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode of 2023 (so far) is here... an official welcome to the F1 season with our pre-season testing recap and a Bahrain Grand Prix preview. Who w...
2023 Regulations + New Car Launches!
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we near preseason testing, join us as we dive into all of the new 2023 regulations and what they mean for the upcoming season. Plus, we get into th...
AlphaTauri Launch Recap + Your 2023 Season Predictions & Hot Takes
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off this episode with a firsthand recap of the AlphaTauri launch event in NYC – the vibes, the drivers, the car, the clothes, and even a spe...
Meet the 2023 Rookies and Returners
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for the approaching season, get to know the fresh faces of the 2023 grid with us! We dive into the backgrounds of incoming rookies Nyck ...