The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

FBC TrackTalk: Monza

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a hot lap around the Monza circuit ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. How do you get pole position at Monza? Listen and you'll ...

FBC Podcast #539- Belgian Grand Prix Review

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Belgian Grand Prix from Spa Francorchamps. We review each team as they finished and discuss each driver including Se...

FBC Podcast #537

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We cover F1 standardized parts, the 2020 engine regulations and "noise" of the engines...

FBC Podcast #536

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week including HALO, McLaren, Renault, Silly Season and Massa. We ask tough questions, munda...

FBC Podcast #535- Hungarian Grand Prix Review

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I host a very special guest for this week's Hungarian Grand Prix review Podcast. I am joined by TSN/Sports center star and professional rac...

FBC Track Talk: Hungarian Grand Prix

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul as he takes you on a hot lap of the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix. How do you get pole position in Hungary? This is how!

FBC Podcast #534

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we do this podcast for a second time due to a recording malfunction and completely prove that you can't bottle lightning in the s...

Formula1blog.com Podcast #533- British GP review w/ Tommy Byrne

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we welcome the incomparable tommy Bryne for this Formula 1British GP race review Podcast. We cover each team and driver as they fi...

FBC Track Talk: British Grand Prix- Silverstone

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get pole position at the British Grand Prix? Well, jump on board this podcast and take a hot lap around the Silverstone circuit with Paul C...

FBC Podcast #532- Austrian GP Review

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. We discuss each team as they finished, talk about turn 1, references, steering wheel...

FBC TrackTalk: Austrian Grand Prix

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get pole position in Austria? Paul takes you on a corner-by-corner tour of this unique and historic circuit nestled in the beautiful landsc...

FBC Podcast #531

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the FIA investigation, the FIA results and the Sebastian Vettel apology. We discuss Romain Grosjean but do we discuss ...

FBC Podcast #530- Baku GP Review

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Baku Grand Prix. We discuss the Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel debacle, road rage nonsense, the child...

FBC TrackTalk: Baku Grand Prix

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In just its second season on the calendar, the Baku street circuit has quickly become one fo the toughest track on teh calendar. The fastest street ci...

FBC Podcast #529

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the formula 1 news of the week. We cover Force India, the new 2018 calendar, triple-headers, Force India again, F1 tec...

FBC Downshift #83: Shell's Motorsport Sponsorship- Kai-Uwe Witterstein

17 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It may sound fun but I can assure you that there is nothing easy about managing a global brand and sponsoring motorsport. I had to the opportunity to ...

FBC Podcast #528: Canadian GP Review

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. We cover each team as they finished and share our thoughts on the race as well as Lew...

FBC Track Talk: Canadian Grand Prix

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a deeper look at the Canadian Grand Prix circuit and learn what to look for in this weekend's race. How do you get pole position? How sh...

FBC Podcast #527

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We talk about Renault, Perez, Gene Haas, Vijay Malya, Tk vs Lewis and much more.

FBC Podcast #526- Monaco GP Review

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Monaco Grand Prix. We cover each team as they finished, discuss the action on track and even discuss Ferrari's strat...

FBC TrackTalk: Monaco Grand Prix

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix? Join Paul Charsley as he takes you on a corner-by-corner tour of the crown jewel of F1's calen...

FBC Podcast #525

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss this week's news in Formula 1. What is Alonso doing in Indy, how much more grey can it be and is the Fan Zone your kin...

FBC Podcast #524- Spanish GP Review

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Spanish Grand Prix. We cover each team as they finished as well as each driver, the race in general, the tactics and...

FBC TrackTalk: Spanish Grand Prix

13 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know what to look for this weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix? How do you get pole in Barcelona? What corners are the toughest? Find out all th...

FBC Podcast #523

06 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Grace is back this week and we discuss The battle of words between the new boss and the old boss, Malaysia's grumpy departure from Formula 1, Millions...

FBC Podcast #522- Russian GP Review

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix. We cover each team, each driver and each controversy as it happened. We even offer awa...

FBC TrackTalk: Russian Grand Prix

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get Pole Position at the Russian Grand Prix? In this track Talk, Paul Charsley talks you through each corner and explains how to get the be...

FBC Podcast #521

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the lamenting of Williams and McLaren, the Red Bull departure, Alonso at Indy, Renault's resurgence, Privateers vs Man...

FBC Podcast #520- Bahrain Grand Prix Review

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix...from Bahrain. We cover each team, each driver and share our opinions on the race. We ...

FBC Podcast #519- Chinese GP Review

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. We review the race and each team as they finished. Paul renders judgment on the Strol...

FBC Podcast #518- Optimum Drive w/Paul Gerrard

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the new book by Paul Gerrard called Optimum Drive. Gerrard joins us to unpack some of the finer details of his book, th...

FBC Downshift- EXCLUSIVE: Will Buxton & Jason Swales of NBC Sports

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Will, Jason and me as we discuss life in the paddock, how broadcasts are made, the challenges bringing Formula 1 to America via NBC Sports, McLar...

FBC Downshift: EXCLUSIVE- NBC's Steve Matchett

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest things about starting FBC is the opportunity to meet such great people in motorsport. I've met many but one in particular has beco...

FBC PodcastPodcast #516

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the end of testing and what things we thought were important. We cover attacking drivers, GP2 and even discuss twitchy...

FBC Podcast #515

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you can call this the Who Quadrophenia podcast because, "we go out of our brain on the 5:15". We cover testing #1 and what we learned as well as ...

FBC Podcast #514

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the brand new 2017 Formula 1 cars, the liveries, the designs, the FIN, and the poor effort. We discus day #1 of testing...

FBC Podcast #513

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss active suspensions, Toto and Niki, data sharing, reserve drivers, and Mercedes's new employee.

FBC Podcast #512

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the regulations and who thinks they will succeed or fail, the freezing of Mercedes power units (great idea!), sandbagg...

FBC Podcast #511

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss some Formula 1 news of the week. We cover Ferrari's pre-loaded start concerns, Max Mosley's comments and even chat abou...

FBC Podcast #510

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss McLaren, more McLaren, Bottas, Ocon, ingénue Ross Brawn, and much more. We even have some awards.

FBC Podcast #509- The Bernie era is over, now what?

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The announcement that Bernie Ecclestone has been dropped by Liberty Media as the CEO of F1 broke right as we pressed record! You're getting our raw re...

FBC Downshift #78- Ian James on the Rolex 24 and Lexus program

22 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Team 3GT driver Ian James. Ian and his teammates, including Scott Pruett, are at the helm ...

FBC Podcast #508

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We chat about Valtterin Bottas going to Mercedes, Felipe Massa returning to Williams a...

FBC Podcast #507- The 2017 Regulation changes

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the upcoming 2017 regulation changes for Formula 1. what will change? What will the impact be and why? We cover it all ...

FBC Podcast #504

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss Mercedes and their driver pick. Paddy Lowe and his team pick, Ferrari and their chassis pick and much more. We even sh...

FBC Podcast #503- Nico Finali Mondiali

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me. literally, in a very special episode of the FBC Podcast. We were both in Dayton at the Finali Mondiali event. Paul was working the e...

FBC Podcast #502- Abu Dhabi GP review

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we unpack the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and crown a new champion for 2016. WE talk about Lewis Hamilton's tactics, where they "dirty tr...

FBC Podcast #501- The 500th episode celebration

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace, Paul and me as we celebrate our 500th podcast episode by looking back at the 11 years we’ve been running Formula1blog.com. We started ou...

FBC Podcast #500- Brazilian GP Review

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me for our 500th podcast episode in which we review the Brazilian Grand Prix in all its glory. We talk about Max Verstappen, Max and Max...

FBC TrackTalk: Brazil

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how you get pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. Join Paul for a hot lap of the Interlagos circuit in Brazil.

FBC Podcast #499

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We chat about Ferrari's Italian-ness, Max Verstappen's displeasure, Ross Brawn rumors, Ve...

FBC Podcast #498- Mexican Grand Prix Review

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Mexican Grand Prix. We cover the controversy over third place, Lewis's glazed brake disc and cutting across the gras...

FBC TrackTalk: Mexican Grand Prix

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how to get pole position at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Mexican Grand Prix. Take a hit lap around the track with Paul Charsley a...

FBC Podcast #497- US Grand Prix Review

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the US Grand Prix from Austin Texas. We cover each team as they finished and discuss the details, drama, nuance, shenani...

FBC Track Talk; US Grand Prix COTA

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s how to get pole position at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for the US Grand Prix in Austin Texas. Take a hot lap around the circuit with ...

FBC Podcast #496

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. WE discuss Nico Hulkenberg, Renault, Williams, Haas, Force India, Pirelli, Mercedes, F...

FBC Podcast #495- Japanese Grand Prix Review

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka Japan. We cover each team as they finished and share our thoughts on the performance...

FBC TrackTalk: Japanese Grand Prix- Suzuka

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get pole position at an iconic track such like Suzuka? Take a hot lap around this famous circuit with Paul Charsley and learn what to watch...

FBC Podcast #494- Malaysian GP Review

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me for the Malaysian Grand Prix review. We cover the Formula 1 race from Malaysia and discuss each team as they finished. We cover such ...

FBC TrackTalk: Malaysian GP- Sepang Circuit

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a hot lap of the Sepang Circuit. What does it take to get the best lap at the Malaysian Grand Prix? Paul will walk you through it turn b...

FBC Podcast #493

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the news from the pages of Formula 1 stories this week. We cover Zak Brown, Liberty Media, Apple and McLaren, Mexico a...

FBC Podcast #492- Singapore Grand Prix Review

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Singapore Grand Prix. We cover each team as they finished and offer our thoughts on the race, the strategy, and all ...

FBCTrackTalk_Singapore

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to get the best lap possible at the Singapore Grand Prix? Join Paul for a hot lap of Formula 1's first night race, the Singapore Gran...

FBC Podcast #491

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we cover the sale of Formula 1 to Liberty Media. We cover the deal details and offer out thoughts on the proceedings. We also cov...

FBC Podcast #490- Italian GP Review

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Italian Grand Prix from Monza. Sure, it's the temple of speed and the that made the race a quick one and the action ...

FBC TrackTalk-Monza

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul Charsley for a hot lap of the Monza circuit ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. What to watch for this weekend, how to handle this i...

FBC Podcast #489- The Belgian GP Review

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Belgian Grand Prix in all it's glory. Who won beat the mighty Spa Francorchamps? Who won the race? Who caused the tu...

FBC Track Talk: Spa Francorchamps - Belgian GP

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join our very special guest, professional race car driver Jeff Westphal as he takes you on a lap of the mighty Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. You won't...

FBC Podcast #488

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we offer the news in multiple choice format just for fun. You pick the best answer or leave your own choice in the comment sectio...

FBC Podcast #487- The F1 Mid-Season Review Show

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me for a review of the 2016 Formula 1 season so far in our Mid-Season Review podcast. We discuss each team and driver and share our thou...

FBC Podcast #486

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the news of the week...well, actually we engage in Psych 101 in this podcast and get into the heads of drivers but jus...

FBC Podcast #485- German Grand Prix Review

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the German Grand Prix. We cover Formula 1's race from Hockenheim and review every team and driver. We even hand out awar...

FBCT rackTalk: Hockenheimring- German GP

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how to get the best lap out of the German GP at the Hockenheimring. Join Paul for a quick tutorial on how to drive this circuit and what to wat...

FBC Podcast #484- Hungarian GP review

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Hungarian Grand Prix. We talk about 107%, yellow flags and radio bans and we even cover each team and hand out award...

FBC Track Talk: Hungarian Grand Prix

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a hot lap around the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend. What does it take to get the best lap in Hungary? How do you...

FBC Podcast #483

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss Apple, Formula 1, Williams, driver silly season updates, HALO and much more. Including wedding anniversaries and the l...

FBC Podcast #482- British Grand Prix Review

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the British Grand Prix. We review each team as they finished, some qualifying and hand out awards for Pass, Donkey and ...

FBC Track Talk-Silverstone

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a hot lap of the British Grand Prix and Silverstone, Here's what to look for this weekend and here is how to drive the Silverstone circu...

FBC Podcast #481- Austrian GP Review

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Austrian Grand Prix from the Red Bull Ring. We cover each team as they finished and even discuss the last lap incide...

FBCTrackTalk: Austrian GP Circuit

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a lap around the Red Bull Ring in Austria for the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. What to watch for, what corners are tough and how to...

FBC Podcast #480

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we cover the Formula 1 news of the week. We talk about Baku and the criticism, Nico's contract and is F1 still relevant for moder...

FBC Podcast #479- European GP Review

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the European Grand Prix from Baku. We cover each team as they finished and even talk briefly about De-rate gate as well ...

FBC TrackTalk: Le Mans

18 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Editor's note: A huge thank you to Paul Charsley's dear friend Ian James for providing us a lap of the 24 hours of Le Mans. Join professional race dri...

FBC Track Talk: Baku

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul Charsley for a quick lap around the Baku street circuit ahead of this weekend's European Grand Prix. What to look for and how to drive a lap...

FBC Podcast 478- Canadian GP Review

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Canadian Grand Prix. We do it LIVE! as Paul was traveling and at airports (yes, two different airports) during the p...

FBC Track Talk: Canadian GP- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul Charsley as he takes you on a lap of the Canadian Grand Prix. Here's what to look for and this is what the drivers face this weekend.

FBC Podcast #477

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss McLaren and their stingy obsession with Honda, Kimi's dislike of Monaco, Williams and their driver conundrum and Sir M...

FBC Podcast #476- Monaco Grand Prix Review

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in this race review podcast. We cover each team and driver as they finished and share ou...

FBC TrackTalk Monaco

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a lap of Monaco. What to look for when watching the Monaco Grand Prix.

FBC Podcast #475

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We cover McLaren and their 3rd best chassis, Nico and Lewis, Force India's wing and ow...

FBC Podcast474- Spanish GP Review

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Spanish Grand Prix. What happened at turn3 anyway? Who's to blame? Anyone? What about that Plucky Teen Max Verstappe...

FBCTrackTalk- Spain

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul for a quick lap of the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona Spain. What to look for in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

FBC Podcast #473

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We chat about Mercedes and their open letter, regulation friends and foes and even hav...

FBC Podcast #472- Russian Grand Prix Review

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix. In this podcast we discuss the turn 2 & 3 accident, each team as they finished and eve...

FBC Podcast #471- The 2017 regulation changes

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we discuss the 2017 Formula 1 regulation changes. We discuss some of the proposed changes and what they may mean as well as chat a...

FBC Podcast #470- The Chinese GP review

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Chinese Grand Prix...which was held...in China of all things. We discuss each team as they finished and even chat ab...

FBC Podcast #469

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. Who telling who to shut up? Is Haas F1 going to develop their car at all? Why is Willi...

FBC Podcast #468- Bahrain Grand Prix Review

05 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we review the Bahrain Grand Prix. We discuss each team as they finished and even chat about that super cool new qualifying format ...

FBC Podcast #467

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Grace and me as we cover this week's news in Formula 1. We discuss the new qualifying format for Bahrain, Haas F1's damaging model, letters from ...

FBC Podcast #466- Australian GP review w/ Sean Kelly

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Paul and me as we welcome NBC Sports' very own Virtual Stat Man Sean Kelly to the show to review the very first grand prix of the 2016 season, th...