Best Back Of The Grid F1 Formula 1 Podcasts (2025)

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Max makes most of McLaren ‘gift’ + takes title fight to final race – 2025 Qatar GP Review with Jolyon Palmer + Paul Aron 51:22

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F1TV commentator Jolyon Palmer and Alpine Reserve Driver Paul Aron join Tom Clarkson in the Lusail paddock to reflect on another huge twist in this year’s title race. The guys talk about the decisive moment of the Qatar Grand Prix, when everyone except both McLaren drivers pitted under the Safety Car and Max Verstappen took full advantage to ensure…

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2025 Qatar Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 47:11

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F1 is set of a titanic tussle in 2025 as Lando Norris holds a slender 12 point lead after a Maxterclass at the Lusail International Corcuit.Going into Abu Dhabi, Lando needs to secure a podium to bring home his maiden F1 World Drivers Championshop. Can he do it in another instalment of the duel in the desert?Join your host Tom Downey, alongside co-…

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Newey’s new challenge + a crowning moment in the championship? – 2025 Qatar GP Preview 24:40

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Spanish journalist Albert Fabrega joins Tom Clarkson in the Qatar paddock to discuss the news that Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin Team Principal from 2026. Why have Aston appointed the legendary designer to this new role? How well suited is Adrian to leading a team? And what do Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll make of the decision? Tom and A…

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2025 Vegas Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 56:48

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Join your hosts Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they delve into another action packed weekend under the bright lights of Las Vegas baby! With a mixed up grid, some surprise results, another twist in the 2025 championship tale and a double DSQ to discuss, tune in to hear Tom and Jawad rate every driver out of 10 for their weekend performances. Once th…

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2025 Las Vegas GP Review - McLaren's Mistakes Wear Thin 1:12:11

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As a double disqualification for McLaren blows the title race wide open, could this be the intervention Max needed to take the 2025 title? Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our F1 Fantasy League now! Join our F1 fantasy league …

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2025 Las Vegas Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 48:23

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Join host Tom Horrox with Owain Medford as we bring you a double-header episode: a full Las Vegas Grand Prix review followed by a deep dive into what to expect at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix. We start under the bright lights of Vegas, where Max Verstappen took another commanding victory, Lando Norris pushed hard for second, George Russell returne…

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McLaren’s ‘nightmare’ brings Max into the mix – 2025 Las Vegas GP Review with Lawrence Barretto 40:43

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The 2025 World Championship took another huge twist in Las Vegas, with Max Verstappen winning and both McLaren drivers being disqualified from the race after their cars were found not to comply with technical regulations. Why exactly were McLaren disqualified? And what does this mean for the title race? F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto joins Tom …

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Drain Covers?, Desert Drama & the Vegas Title Crunch 19:02

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Updated with ALL new info, Brazil results, Vegas practice chaos, gossip and Piastri–Norris tension Liked the episode? Subscribe for more F1 banter every week! Follow us on socials and join the conversation - who do you think will surprise (or flop) in 2025?By Dan and Sam

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2025 Las Vegas GP Preview - High Stake and Hot Takes 🎰🔥 51:20

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We take a look at the Vegas special liveries, some rule adjustments for 2026 and of course preview the upcoming Las Vegas GP Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our F1 Fantasy League now! Join our F1 fantasy league on Grid Rival …

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2025 Las Vegas Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 45:42

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Casino references at the ready because F1 is heading to Vegas! Can Norris further his grip on the championship? Will Ferrari shut up and drive? And can Mercedes maximise their car in the low temperatures? All that and more so join Ruby Price, George Howson, Tom Horrox and Owain Medford for our Las Vegas Grand Prixview! -----------------------------…

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'Oscar has nothing to lose' - 2025 Las Vegas GP Preview with James Hinchcliffe 47:18

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F1TV expert and six-time IndyCar race winner, James Hinchcliffe, joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri at the top of the World Championship by 24 points. With three races and one F1 Sprint to go, there are still 83 up for grabs. So how will Lando and Oscar approach this triple header? Hi…

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2025 Sao Paulo Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 49:02

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Tom and Jawad return to give you your driver ratings from the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Who scored a perfect 10 around the iconic Interlagos, who spun in the sprint sacrificing their score for the weekend and how did the championship fight unfold? Tune in as Tom and Jawad rate each driver out of 10, including their sprint results and discuss THAT …

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2025 Brazil GP Review - Crashes and Comebacks 57:59

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A disaster for the Ferraris, a poor weekend for Oscar Piastri, but a confident Lando Norris tops every session to extend his lead and Max Verstappen recovers a horrendous qualifying and sprint to grab a much needed podium Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our …

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Lando ‘peaking at perfect time’, Max’s ‘fantasy’ fightback + optimism for Oscar? – 2025 Sao Paulo GP Review 43:48

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F1TV lead commentator Alex Jacques and Brazilian commentator Felipe Giaffone join Tom Clarkson in the Interlagos paddock to analyse an eventful race in Brazil. Converting two pole positions into Grand Prix and Sprint wins, Lando Norris produced a perfect weekend to move 24 points clear of teammate Oscar Piastri at the top of the standings. With jus…

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2025 Sao Paulo Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:58

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Championship over in Interlagos? It’s definitely on the cards… After a commanding weekend from Lando Norris in Brazil, it’s one hand on the championship for the Brit. Join Ruby Price, Owain Meford and Jawad Yaqub for Grid Talk’s review of the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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2025 Sao Paulo Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 44:28

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Only four races remain and a single point separates the top 2. It's going down to the wire as we head into our penultimate sprint race weekend around the legendary Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo. Louis Edwards is joined by Owain Medford and Tom Horrox to speculate on what could be another twist in this exciting Formula One season. --------…

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2025 Brazilian GP Preview - Rain Dancing For Brazil 🌧️🕺🏻 43:20

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The Russell deal is done (sort of), Williams are rebranding (sort of) and we are doing our best rain dance in the hope of another Max masterclass in Brazil! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our F1 Fantasy League now! Join our …

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‘Championship-deciding moments’ in Brazil? – 2025 Sao Paulo GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Erik van Haren 51:06

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F1TV commentator and former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer, and De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren, join Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix. With four races and two F1 Sprints to go, Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri at the top of the World Championship by just one point. How has Lando turned around a 34-point deficit to O…

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2025 Mexico Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 56:31

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Tom and Jawad return once again to give you their driver ratings for the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix. Who scored a perfect 10 in the high altitude of Mexico, and who fell victim to the thin air? Join your hosts as they give their ratings out of 10, including a change of the lead of the WDC with 4 races still to go! ---------------------------------…

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2025 Mexico GP Review - Turn One Optional 1:02:51

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Lando puts in a weekend to remember to regain the drivers title lead and Max closes his overall gap to the lead as well. We also take a look through all the silly business through the race that the stewards didn't seem to bother with, as well as look at Ollie Bearman's career best finish... so far! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access …

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‘Emphatic’ Lando leads, Oscar limits damage + Bearman’s best – 2025 Mexico City GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Esteban Gutiérrez 38:45

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F1TV expert James Hinchcliffe and former F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez join Tom Clarkson in the paddock to dissect a chaotic Mexico City Grand Prix. A dominant Lando Norris converted pole into victory to lead the World Championship for the first time since Bahrain. He’s now a point clear of Oscar Piastri with four races and two F1 Sprints to go, so h…

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2025 Mexico Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 36:52

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Lando Norris defies his reputation for sub-par starts to put in a superb defence of pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix leaving the rest of the competition – and his team mate over half a minute away at the flag. Only Ollie Bearman could mimic the stunning performance, giving Haas a much-needed boost in the battle for a constructor’s sixth place. Jo…

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Altitude Attitude: McLaren’s Chase, Red Bull’s Revenge & Mexico’s Madness 24:20

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Dan and Sam return with their biggest recap yet — covering the chaos of Austin, the fallout heading into Mexico City, and a full preview of what’s shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable high-altitude showdowns of the year. Liked the episode? Subscribe for more F1 banter every week! Follow us on socials and join the conversation - who do you…

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'Do you think he can do it?' - 2025 Mexico City GP Preview with Ollie Bearman 14:52

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It's the question all F1 fans are asking: can Max Verstappen win this year's Formula 1 World Championship? Haas driver Ollie Bearman gives Tom Clarkson his view and looks forward to what he hopes will be a strong weekend for him personally. Bearman is on a roll, aiming to score points for Haas for the third weekend in a row. Ollie explains the chan…

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2025 Mexico City Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 34:47

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The championship fight rolls on to Mexico City, a happy hunting ground for the title hunting Max Verstappen. Can the Dutchman keep taking points out of the Mclaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, or will one of the Mclaren duo stake a claim for the title of 2025 world drivers champion? Join your host Tom Downey, along side panelists Louis E…

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2025 US GP Review - A Three Horse Race To The Finale 26:41

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McLaren fall over themselves again and Max takes full advantage, clumsy incidents up and down the grid and inter team shenanigans on an eventful weekend in Austin. Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our F1 Fantasy League now! Jo…

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2025 USA Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 59:05

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Your hosts Tom and Jawad are back to give their ratings out of 10 for each driver from the 2025 US Grand Prix. The US Grand Prix sees the return of the sprint format for the first time since Spa back in July, so with more on the line for each driver over the weekend is there more jeopardy for everyone involved? Who came out on top with a perfect we…

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2025 USA Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 51:43

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Another Max Verstappen Masterclass sees the flying Dutchman ebb away at the Mclaren lead in the constructors. With points taken out of the championship leader by both Lando and Max, who faltered in the heat of the Lone Star State? Join your host Tom Downey alongside panelists Jonah Gould, Jawad Yaqub and Dey Tyagi as they dissect all the action fro…

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Ep. 24 United States Grand Prix 37:50

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On this week's episode, we discuss the exciting race weekend at COTA. One of our all-time favorite tracks. Word on the street is COTA is here to stay untl 2034, which means there is plenty more racing to look forward to. TikTok: https: https://www.tiktok.com/@couples.x.f1.podc?_t=ZT-8wANjK1oMP4&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couple_x_f1_…

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Max on the attack. How do McLaren fight back? – 2025 US GP Review with James Hinchcliffe 50:57

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F1TV expert and six-time IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe joins Tom Clarkson in the Austin paddock to dissect all the action from the United States Grand Prix. Max Verstappen dominated the weekend with victories in the Grand Prix and F1 Sprint to make up more ground on the McLaren drivers. He’s now just 40 points behind championship leader Osc…

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2025 USA Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 38:13

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With the F1 Constructors' Championship wrapped up, attention now turns to the Drivers' Championship battle between McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Will Papaya Rules reign supreme at COTA or will the gloves be off in the Lone Star State? George, Tom and Owain preview the 2025 United States Grand Prix for Grid Talk. Follow us on our socials…

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2025 US GP Preview - Can McLaren Keep It Clean? 46:47

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As we head to the Circuit of the Americas, are the gloves off now at McLaren with the constructors title wrapped up? We also look at a junior driver moves a what it could mean for the 2026 grid, a change in the way US viewers could be watching F1 and our predictions for this weekend. Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord …

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Ep. 23 We're Back 43:55

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We're back from our short break. Join us this week to catch up on what we've missed in the last few weeks. TikTok: https: https://www.tiktok.com/@couples.x.f1.podc?_t=ZT-8wANjK1oMP4&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couple_x_f1_podcast?igsh=MXd5MmdsMTNxd2JhOA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575716814058&mibextid=ZbWKwL…

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Episode 19: From Street Heat to Texas Treats 30:15

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The lads are finally back after the sweatiest race of the season Singapore and heading straight for cowboy country as F1 hits Austin. Dan & Sam unpack the Singapore showdown where humidity claimed more victims than the walls, McLaren stayed scorching hot, and Ferrari’s strategy team once again proved allergic to podiums. Then it’s full throttle int…

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Will rules of engagement change for Oscar + Lando? - 2025 United States GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Rob Smedley 45:01

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Tom Clarkson is joined by former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, and ex-Ferrari race engineer, Rob Smedley, to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. With just six races and three F1 Sprints to go this season, only 22 points separate championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. No…

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2025 Singapore Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 47:40

2M ago47:40

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McLaren have sealed their back-to-back constructors championships in Singapore! Ruby Price and Owain Medford discuss how it all came about and what happens to the 'papaya rules' now that it is in the bag. They also cover Ferrari's exploding brakes, George Russell's second victory of the year and whether the TV direction was as awful as we might thi…

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2025 Singapore GP Review - Papaya Rules No More! 50:02

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A surprise performance from George Russell and Mercedes grabs them an unexpected win at Marina Bay, but all attention was on the elbows out contact between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on lap 1 and what it means for the championship battle going forwards. Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon…