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

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Will rules of engagement change for Oscar + Lando? - 2025 United States GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Rob Smedley 46:46

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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

5d 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…

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2025 Singapore Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 55:37

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Russell's 'statement' + McLaren title fight gets 'feisty' – 2025 Singapore GP Review 48:48

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Classic Night Under The Lights | Singapore GP 2025 Debrief 45:54

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Betty and Christian break down a sublime Singapore Grand Prix. ***SPOILERS FOLLOW*** They of course discuss in-depth the turn 3 move by Lando Norris that, let's just say, Oscar Piastri was not a fan of, react to your F1-related pets, and Christian keeps getting phone calls from someone on the hunt for a job... EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordv…

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2025 Singapore Preview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 37:10

11d ago37:10

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Formula 1 heads to the tight and twisty streets of Singapore for round 18 of the 2025 season. McLaren look almost certain to wrap up the Constructors' Championship at Marina Bay, but will Max Verstappen once again scupper their chances of taking victory under the lights or can Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get back to winning ways? George, Louis a…

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Will Buxton Unleashed! | Singapore GP 2025 Preview 57:32

12d ago57:32

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F1-turned IndyCar presenter Will Buxton joins Betty and Christian to look ahead to the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. There's plenty to unpack ahead of this weekend. Could Charles Leclerc's really be looking for a move? Max Verstappen is not only completing side quests at the Nordschleife, but also bringing himself back into the title mix, and McLaren …

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2025 Singapore GP Preview - Max Wins 3/3 🏆🏆🏆 42:28

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As Max wins his 3rd race in a row (all be it a GT3 race) we discuss his chances in Singapore against Norris and Piastri, who both need to bounce back in the McLaren. Will Verstappen be able to take the fight to them, or will it be Ferrari in the mix and a track they have good history at? Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Disc…

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Will Red Bull's resurgence continue? Oscar back to his best? – 2025 Singapore GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer 48:52

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Former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. Max Verstappen has won the last two races in Baku and Monza, so will Red Bull’s resurgence continue on the streets of Marina Bay? And with his gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri down to 69 points, with seven races and …

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2025 Azerbaijan Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 55:38

19d ago55:38

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Tom and Jawad are back with another driver ratings show, giving you their rundown of each driver out of 10. Join them both as they grade the two title protagonists weekends, a surprise podium and a Super Max masterclass around the streets of Baku. Did anyone score a perfect 10, or did anyone only get points for turning up last weekend? Be sure to l…

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2025 Azerbaijan GP Review - Oscar Disastri 57:32

20d ago57:32

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After Piastri has a nightmare weekend finding the barriers at the critical times, his teammate finds it almost impossible to capitalise on the situation, as we get a podium visit everyone loves from an old friend in Carlos Sainz! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league…

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Max back in title fight? Sainz’s ‘best’ podium + McLaren’s Monza ‘hangover’? – 2025 Azerbaijan GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Laura Winter 54:17

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Six-time IndyCar race winner, James Hinchcliffe, and F1TV’s lead presenter, Laura Winter, join Tom Clarkson in the Baku paddock to dissect a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. Max Verstappen’s fourth win of the season means he’s now 69 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri. With seven races and three F1 Sprints left, is the four-time …

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Bedlam in Baku! | Greg and Christian debrief a chaotic Azerbaijan GP 45:40

22d ago45:40

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Have you got your breath back yet? Greg James and Christian Hewgill have, just. They’re here to debrief a pretty mad weekend in Azerbaijan. And spoilers follow! *** It wasn’t just qualifying that was crazy. The race threw up plenty of drama. Greg and Christian ask what on earth happened to Oscar - and should Lando have done more? Max is just ridicu…

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2025 Azerbaijan Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 42:52

22d ago42:52

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Grid Talk’s Owain Medford and Tom Horrox break down an intriguing if not totally enthralling Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Max Verstappen takes another lights to flag win after a masterclass in single lap supremacy to give a champion’s drive performance. McLaren get a grilling as their weekend unravels and Carlos Sainz returns Williams to the podium. Fo…

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Castle Walls & COVID Delays: Dutch & Monza Recap + Baku Predictions 33:08

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After a week off thanks to COVID (and a dodgy Brisbane trip), Sam and Dan are back on the couch and ready to unload on two wild race weekends. Dutch GP: Piastri breaks Dutch hearts, Max plays mechanic in the gravel, and the rookies turn Zandvoort into a beach resort. Monza GP: Verstappen rockets to victory, McLaren tension hits new highs, and Ferra…

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Isack Hadjar Interview! | Azerbaijan GP 2025 Preview 49:41

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar pops by for his first ever interview on The Fast And The Curious. You don't want to miss this one! Betty and Christian are joined by Isack ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. During some yoghurt eating, the star rookie shed some light on his other sporting hobbies such as martial arts, but definitely not golf it tur…

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2025 Azerbaijan Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 37:24

27d ago37:24

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F1 heads to the streets of Baku where Oscar Piastri produced one of his best drives in 2024. Can Lando Norris close the gap in the championship or will Max Verstappen make it back-to-back wins in Formula 1 this weekend? George Howson, Tom Horrox & Owain Medford bring you our full Grid Talk preview for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix! Follow us on ou…

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2025 Azerbaijan GP Preview - 10s Headstart for Sainz? 30:48

27d ago30:48

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We dive a little further into the Colton Herta situation at Cadillac as well as talk about Carlos Sainz's overturned penalty from Zandvoort and make our predictions for the Azerbaijan 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 F…

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‘Gloves off’ in McLaren title fight? Ferrari at the front? Kimi’s point to prove – 2025 Azerbaijan GP Preview 53:07

28d ago53:07

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Former Renault driver and F1TV commentator Jolyon Palmer joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After their awkward team orders in Monza, how do Jolyon and Tom think McLaren are managing the title fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris? What impact will that incident have on the rest of this championship battle? M…

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Interview | F1 Academy star Lia Block on her first podium! 31:00

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Christian sits down with F1 Academy driver Lia Block. Fresh off the back of her first podium in Zandvoort, she gives an exclusive insight into what goes through someone's head when they are navigating the process of a podium celebration. Who would have thought you need to factor in not getting champagne on your race suit if you still have another r…

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2025 Italy Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 58:31

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Max Verstappen returns to the top step, but can he score a perfect 10 in our driver ratings after a sublime Monza masterclass? Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub are back to give their driver ratings for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. They also discuss the Mclaren team orders shenanigans and give their Brit vs Aussie take on what actually went down. Follow u…

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2025 Italian GP Review - It's Being Manipulated, Man! 58:01

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McLaren swapping cars and the controversy around it overshadows a strong Verstappen win and a decent weekend for Ferrari 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 F1 t…

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Max 'the magician' + McLaren's 'lessons' - Italian GP Review with Andrea Stella 48:14

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella, L'Equipe's Fred Ferret and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli join Tom Clarkson in the F1 paddock to dissect all the big talking points from the Italian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen produced a Monza masterclass, taking his third win of the season and Red Bull’s first victory under new Team Principal Laurent M…

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Italian GP Debrief 2025 | Fastest race in F1 history 48:10

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Christian is joined by Nicola Hume from Midweek F1 & Talking Bulls to debrief the Italian Grand Prix. **SPOILERS FOLLOW** Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to take victory in F1's fastest ever Grand Prix. The Temple of Speed lived up to its name as the Dutchman retook first place from Lando Norris in the early stages of the race and slowly disapp…

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2025 Italy Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 40:48

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McLaren's strange team orders make Grid Talk hosts Louis Edwards and Owain Medford question McLaren's decision-making process! Join Louis and Owain as they discuss the big talking points from the 2025 Italian Grand Prix including Max Verstappen's dominant performance and Bearman's controversial 10-second penalty! Follow us on our socials: https://l…

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Who needs to go 'all-in' to win at Monza? 2025 Italian GP Preview 18:11

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A special home win for Ferrari? A fightback from Lando? Ferrari ambassador and former F1 driver Marc Gene joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. How will a 34-point gap at the top of the Drivers' Championship change things for leader Oscar Piastri and challenger Lando Norris? Marc assesses how they will approach this race …

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Italian GP Preview 2025 | Ferrari Home Pressure 40:42

1M ago40:42

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Bring on the another race! The whole squad is back together for a look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix. Questions linger over whether Ferrari can turn around their double DNF last time round into a statement at their home race, Betty wonders whether Oscar Piastri will change his approach given his championship advantage, and Christian is beginning …

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2025 Dutch Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 58:32

1M ago58:32

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F1 is back with absolute cinema, and your F1 driver ratings hosts Tom Downey and Jawad Jaqub are here to add more fireworks to the explosion that was the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix! Join Tom and Jawad as they give their ratings for all 20 drivers, including a maiden podium for a rookie, some explosive battles between Mercedes and Ferrari and an imperiou…

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2025 Dutch GP Review - Justice For Carlos! 1:19:38

1M ago1:19:38

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After a disappointing DNF for Norris widens the gap to Piastri to the largest it's been, we talk about Ferrari's double DNF disaster and argue the case of Carlos Sainz vs the Stewards 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 Fa…

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Oscar’s turnaround, Lando’s title blow + Hadjar’s ‘masterpiece’ podium – 2025 Dutch GP Review 47:50

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Marcin Budkowski, who worked with Oscar Piastri at Alpine and held engineering roles at Ferrari and McLaren, joins Tom Clarkson in the Zandvoort paddock to reflect on an action-packed Dutch Grand Prix. After Lando Norris’s late mechanical failure, Piastri’s seventh victory of the season moves him 34 points clear of his McLaren teammate at the top o…

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2025 Dutch Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 45:38

1M ago45:38

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A chaotic Dutch Grand Prix kicked Formula 1 back into life after the Summer break. There were some shock points scorers and a huge result for the championship battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. We also look ahead to next week's Italian Grand Prix, where the Tifosi will be demanding a good result from Ferrari" Follow us on our socials: h…

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Dutch Grand Prix Debrief 2025 | with Alex Brundle 48:42

1M ago48:42

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F1 is back and it did not disappoint! A surprise podium for one young superstar, a disaster for Ferrari and has this race decided this years World Driver's Championship with 9 races to go? Betty Glover is joined by Alex Brundle for this week's Dutch Grand Prix debrief. This episode is sponsored by F1 Exhibition Amsterdam. Follow this link to get yo…

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Episode 17 - Dutch Courage: Zandvoort Preview & Summer-Break Sizzlers 13:22

1M ago13:22

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F1’s back and the papaya civil war rolls on. Dan & Sam rip through Hungary’s fallout, Ferrari’s radio melodrama, Red Bull’s leadership bombshell, Cadillac’s driver coup, and Audi’s big hire. Then it’s all eyes on Zandvoort: banked corners, tricky weather, team storylines, spicy predictions. From your couch to the dunes, it’s Recliner to Grid. Liked…

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Episode 16 - Hungary Hangover & Summer Break Sizzlers 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Norris nails a one-stop to edge Piastri as McLaren bank a 1–2 and the title gap shrinks to single digits. Dan and Sam unpack how the race was won, why Ferrari went from pole to perplexed, and what Russell’s podium says about Mercedes’ bounce. Then it’s straight into summer-break chaos: Red Bull’s rebuild whispers, Audi’s moves, Rookie Radar ranking…

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‘The sky is the limit’ – Valtteri Bottas on why he chose Cadillac 10:36

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Valtteri Bottas joins Tom Clarkson in the Zandvoort paddock to discuss his eagerly-anticipated return to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac in 2026. Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Cadillac announced that Valtteri and Sergio Perez will be the team’s drivers for their first season in F1 next year. Valtteri tells Tom why he chose Cadillac, why they chos…

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We’re back! And so are Checo & Valtteri! | Cadillac reaction, Lia Block + Dutch GP Preview 1:05:49

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Betty and Christian are back from the summer break and it’s a busy one! We’ve got reaction to the return of Perez & Bottas. So is bringing back the old boys a good idea? And how has Christian been causing trouble? We’ve got F1 Break bingo, a chat about Hamilton’s hopes, a preview of the Dutch GP - and a driver! Lia Block is on for a quick chat ahea…

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2025 Dutch Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast 36:05

2M ago36:05

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The Summer break is over and race week is finally here! Can Verstappen overcome his Red Bull for another home win? Will Aston Martin top the battle of the midfield? And with thunderstorms forecast, how will the weather play a part? Join Ruby, Owain and Louis for our Prixview of the Dutch Grand Prix! Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/gridt…

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2025 Dutch GP Preview - Bottas is Back! (oh and so is Perez) 34:12

2M ago34:12

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We talk Cadillac's big driver confirmation plus look ahead to the Dutch GP in Zandvoort. Can Max do something special on home soil? 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…

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Back to business at Zandvoort – 2025 Dutch GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Alex Jacques 54:11

2M ago54:11

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Former Renault driver, Jolyon Palmer, and F1TV lead commentator, Alex Jacques, join Tom Clarkson to discuss Formula 1’s return to action at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by just nine points at the top of the World Championship. With just 10 races and three F1 Sprints to go, who would the guys rather …