Best James Allen On F1 Podcasts (2025)

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29: F1 Miami – Land Of The Bling And The Home Of The Brave 57:48

3d ago57:48

57:48

It’s Miami GP week. We have an exciting podcast with two special guests from different parts of the F1 spectrum. Racing Bulls F1 team principal Laurent Mekies invites James up to the new factory in Milton Keynes to chat about what it takes to be a modern F1 team boss as well as the season so far with all the dramas of Hadjar, Lawson and Tsunoda. An…

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Haas CIO Gary Foote: Has Technology & AI Made Formula 1 Too Predictable? | EP79 1:09:14

3d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode, Marc sits down with Haas F1 Team's Chief Information Officer Gary Foote. They discuss the relationship between technology and humans in Formula 1, AI's increasing impact on organizational efficiency, and how F1 minds have been responsible for technological breakthroug…

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28: Is Hamilton’s Malaise Set To Last The Whole Season? 38:11

10d ago38:11

38:11

The first triple header of the season is done, some tired faces have headed back from the Gulf for a short Easter break before attacking the standalone Miami GP next week, then another triple header: Imola, Monaco and Spain. We get into why Max Verstappen is heaping praise on Oscar Piastri, despite their Turn 1 incident, Piastri’s many father figur…

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The Science Behind Negative Self-Talk & How It Can Sabotage Performance | EP78 40:19

10d ago40:19

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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc discusses the science based psychology behind negative self talk. How Lando Norris needs to be careful not to convince himself that his often disparaging comments towards himself are true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Sunday: Piastri Wins Via Lap 1 Verstappen Clash 13:03

12d ago13:03

13:03

Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Cleeren wrap-up their coverage of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with reviewing a race that started with a controversial Lap 1 flashpoint. The pair discuss Max Verstappen cutting the opening chicane, the five second time penalty that may have cost him a chance at victory, and the Dutchman's muted reaction to the punish…

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Saturday: Verstappen Pips Piastri to Pole 14:04

14d ago14:04

14:04

Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Clereen review qualifying day for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen shocked with a stunning pole lap to beat Oscar Piastri by just one hundredth of a second. Mark and Filip debate whether it was good as his Suzuka pole lap, as well as whether McLaren's pace advantage may have been exaggerated. Also, a de…

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Friday: Norris and Hamilton's Game Of Confidence 11:21

14d ago11:21

11:21

Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Cleeren review the key storylines from practise for Day 2 of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Confidence seems to be the word of the day coming out of Jeddah, as Mark and Filip talk about a more competitive day's running from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, and a crash from Yuki Tsunoda towards the end of the night. There's …

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Thursday: Verstappen Squashes Exit Talk 11:54

15d ago11:54

11:54

Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Cleeren sit down to discuss the best of media day at the Jeddah Corniche circuit for Day 1 of the Saudi Arabian GP. The biggest story of the day involved Max Verstappen dismissing the idea of leaving Red Bull after the panic meeting the team had in Bahrain. There's also reaction to Max disagreeing with team boss Christian…

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How Surviving A Plane Crash Changed David Coulthard's Perspective On Life & Formula 1 | EP77 46:24

17d ago46:24

46:24

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc welcome's former McLaren colleague, 13 time F1 race winner David Coulthard. They discuss all things motorsport, business, and reflect on the plane crash that almost claimed David's life in the year 2000. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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27: Could Verstappen Really Leave Red Bull Early? 45:17

18d ago45:17

45:17

F1 has taken some very interesting turns in the last week, and we don’t mean hairpins. As we transit from Bahrain to Saudi, we have seen three of the leading drivers - Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris - admitting they are a bit lost, leaving the super-consistent Oscar Piastri and George Russell to hoover up the big points. Verstappen…

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Sunday: Piastri Wins As Norris Jump Starts 14:57

19d ago14:57

14:57

Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren wrap up their coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, in which Oscar Piastri won with a dominant showing. Stuart and Filip discuss whether this was Oscar's greatest win yet and debate Lando Norris' mentality after a time penalty for a jump start led to a scruffy race and a third-placed finish. There's also a chat about …

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Saturday: Piastri On Pole As Norris Slips To Third Row 11:14

21d ago11:14

11:14

Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren sit down to review what was a hectic Qualifying day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Together, they review what was Oscar Piastri's second pole position of the season, and explain how his teammate Lando Norris was so far back in comparison. There's also an explainer as to why Alex Albon was denied a chance to run in …

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Friday: McLaren Dominates As V10's Shot Down 10:17

21d ago10:17

10:17

Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren continue their coverage from the Sakhir International Circuit for Day 2 of the Bahrain Grand Prix. McLaren was comfortably quickest across practice, but team principal Andrea Stella has rebuked those claims, even accusing some of their rivals of "gamesmanship". Stuart and Filip give their opinion on the state of pla…

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Thursday: Pressure Mounts On FIA as Reid Resigns 9:39

23d ago9:39

9:39

Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren begin their coverage of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix with reaction to media day at the Bahrain International Circuit. Stuart and Filip react to the day's breaking news that Robert Reid, Deputy President for Sport within the FIA and part of President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership team, resigned from his post, citi…

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26: From Rising Sun To Tumbling Markets 45:37

24d ago45:37

45:37

This week, we take the temperature as F1 leaves Japan after its brief Asian swing and heads to the Middle East. We examine some possible consequences for F1 of President Trump’s heavy tariffs on car manufacturers and how other companies invested in F1 might be affected. And though Suzuka wasn’t the most exciting F1 race ever - the top 6 finished in…

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Ex-Red Bull Pit Crew Calum Nicholas Reflects On His 13 Year Career In Formula 1 | EP76 1:05:53

24d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode Marc sits down with Ex-Red Bull Senior Engine Technician Calum Nicholas. He details his journey from Marussia to Red Bull Racing, the challenges he faced along the way, and paints the picture of an F1 paddock significantly less divided than Drive To Survive would have …

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F1 2025 Japan GP Sunday: Verstappen Holds Off Norris For The Win 10:15

27d ago10:15

10:15

Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge wrap-up their coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix in what was a tense battle at the front between Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Mark and Jake review the "if's and but's" of the race, as to whether McLaren should have been more aggressive on strategy, or if Norris' trip across the grass on pit…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Saturday: Verstappen Steals Pole As McLaren Stumble 13:29

28d ago13:29

13:29

Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge review Qualifying on Day 3 of their Japanese Grand Prix coverage from the Suzuka International Circuit. It was a stunning lap from Max Verstappen that took pole position ahead of both McLaren drivers, despite the Dutchman having no purple "fastest" sector times. Mark and Jake talk about how well Max had hooked…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Friday: Four Red Flags Disrupt Practice as Doohan Crashes 13:55

29d ago13:55

13:55

Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from Suzuka for Day 2 of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, with Friday practice generating plenty of headlines. Jake and Mark talk about the four red flags that disrupted FP2, including two for the grass on the side of the circuit catching fire, a spin into the gravel for Fernando Alonso at the first Degner…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Thursday: F1 Reacts To The Lawson/Tsunoda Swap 13:27

1M ago13:27

13:27

Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from the Suzuka International Circuit for media day at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. Unsurprisingly, the main story is Red Bull and Racing Bulls' driver swap of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, which is the key protagonists' first chance to talk directly to the media on the issue. The pair discuss Lawson's…

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Jennie Gow: The Inspiring Story Of Her Stroke Recovery Journey + Return To F1 Broadcasting | EP75 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have a wonderful chat with Jennie Gow. Jennie has made a long and successful career for herself within the motorsport broadcasting world, from MotoGP to Formula 1. Then one day in December 2022, without warning, she suffered a sudden and severe stroke. Jennie recoun…

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Analysis: Will The Lawson/Tsunoda Swap Fix Red Bull Racing? 22:24

1M ago22:24

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In one of the most shocking driver moves in recent history, Liam Lawson is heading back to Racing Bulls after just two Grand Prix with Red Bull Racing, with former teammate Yuki Tsunoda heading the other way and making his Red Bull debut at next week’s Japanese Grand Prix. In a special podcast, Stuart Codling sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Al…

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25: No Ming Vase Strategy For Red Bull With Lawson After China 48:53

1M ago48:53

48:53

There’s a famous saying - “In F1, you are either giving pain or taking it.” And after just two rounds of the World Championship there are plenty of examples of that. We’ll dig into what’s gone wrong for Liam Lawson and why, after just two races, he will no longer be Max Verstappen’s team-mate at Red Bull. And we’ll look ahead, based at some of the …

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"His Relationship Affected His Performance" My Experience Working With Lewis Hamilton | EP74 48:15

1M ago48:15

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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we focus in on Lewis Hamilton, a driver I've worked with in the past during our time at McLaren, and seen first hand just how emotional a human being he can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Sunday : Leclerc, Gasly, Hamilton DQ'ed, Piastri Dominates 13:12

1M ago13:12

13:12

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording wrap up their coverage of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, from the Shanghai International Circuit, as McLaren dominated proceedings with their 50th 1-2 finish, with Oscar Piastri winning ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell. Alex gives a review of the action, why he agreed with Oscar calling it his "most complet…

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Saturday: Hamilton's First Sprint Win, Piastri On Pole 13:13

1M ago13:13

13:13

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit after a busy Saturday at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. The pair start by discussing Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's first-ever Sprint victory, Lewis's playing down of the achievement, and what could be learnt from the action on track, such as the intense tyre wear and ch…

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Friday: Lewis Hamilton's First (Sprint) Pole In Red 12:47

1M ago12:47

12:47

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. In a surprise, it’s a Sprint Pole for Lewis Hamilton, the oldest pole winner of any F1 format since Nigel Mansell in 1994. Alex and Ronald explain why the “peaky” nature of the Ferrari may …

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Thursday: Eddie Jordan, 1948-2025 12:45

1M ago12:45

12:45

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review media day for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, and it begins on a sombre note as the sport pays tribute to Eddie Jordan, the former team boss of Jordan F1 and broadcaster who passed away this morning at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with prostate ca…

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24: Melbourne: From Hadjar’s Tears To Domenicali’s Deals 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Lando Norris tamed the chaos in Melbourne to win the opening round of the F1 season. In doing so, he put down a marker for his teammate Oscar Piastri, his rival Max Verstappen, and anyone else who wants a say in this year’s world championship. Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut didn’t quite go to plan, while F1’s five-and-a-half rookies (Liam Lawson be…

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James Allen: The Full Story Behind "IS THAT GLOCK??" + Nigel Mansell's Untold Legacy | EP73 57:01

2M ago57:01

57:01

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode we have James Allen, former Formula 1 Commentator alongside Murray Walker & Martin Brundle. We discussed his famous "IS THAT GLOCK??" moment, why Nigel Mansell's brilliance is so often overlooked, and what the future holds for Formula 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Sunday: Norris Pips Verstappen In Chaotic Opener 9:03

2M ago9:03

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Ben Hunt and Emily Selleck wrap up their coverage of the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park as Lando Norris would take a victory by less than a second ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Ben and Emily chat about the battle at the front, including the Norris/Verstappen fight at the beginning and end of the race, and the key role Oscar Piastri pl…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Saturday - McLaren Locks Out Front Row, Lawson Out In Q1 10:58

2M ago10:58

10:58

Filip Cleeren and Emily Selleck review a hectic Qualifying day in Melbourne as McLaren lock out the front row for the Australian Grand Prix. The pair review McLaren's excellence, and why Max Verstappen isn't too phased with starting in third place for tomorrow's race. There's also a discussion on Ferrari struggling as they sit on the fourth row, Yu…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Friday: Leclerc Narrowly On Top As Bearman Crashes 12:31

2M ago12:31

12:31

Ben Hunt and Filip Cleeren report from the paddock after Practice Friday at the Australian Grand Prix. Between them, they analyse the battle at the front of the field as Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions ahead of the McLarens, with the latter still looking strong regarding race pace. There's also a discussion on where Red Bull fit in, a…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Thursday - How The Drivers Are Taking The Pressure? 7:59

2M ago7:59

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Filip Cleeren and Emily Selleck report straight from the Albert Park paddock for Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. How are the rookies dealing with the pressure of their first race build-up? And how are the Australian drivers, Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri dealing with very different pressures at a home race, and with the Australian media? F…

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What Premier League Teams Can Learn From F1 51:33

2M ago51:33

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In this week’s edition, we look back at this November episode, exploring how F1 teams make key decisions on areas like driver recruitment, development, and race strategy and comparing it with how things are done at a top Premier League football club. F1 is a sport built around technology, whereas, in football, the smartest teams have only begun usi…

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Why "Arrogance" Delayed McLaren's Return to the Top of F1 | EP72 45:06

2M ago45:06

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Welcome back to Season 8 of the Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast! In today's episode I speak about McLaren's recent resurgence, winning their first constructors championship in 17 years, and why it hasn't come sooner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Autosport Launches Three New Podcast Channels! 4:42

2M ago4:42

4:42

Autosport has diversified its podcast offerings by launching three new channels as part of the Motorsport Network’s expanded coverage. If you like your podcasts, you’re likely already subscribed to the ever-so-slightly renamed Autosport F1 Podcast, so if you’re here for F1, stay right there exclusively for all of our content. This will include news…

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The Autosport National Podcast - What To Look Forward To In 2025 36:04

2M ago36:04

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Kevin Turner sits down with Stephen Lickorish and special guest and Autosport National contributor Marcus Pye to chat about the racing series they're most looking forward to amongst the domestic scene in 2025. There's chat about British GT with Rob Collard going for a third series title with new teammate Hugo Cook at Barwell Motorsport. The strengt…

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23: Break Glass In The Event Of Emergency 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

We’ve just returned from Bahrain, where the F1 teams did their only test last week ahead of the new F1 season kick-off in Melbourne. People say testing is boring but if you know what to look for, it’s anything but. The laps are on track, and the body language of the cars needs to be analysed. But there is also the body language of the people – the …

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Ferrari Locks Out Podium - WEC 2025 Qatar 1812km Review 48:25

2M ago48:25

48:25

Kevin Turner sits down with Gary Watkins to review the opening round of the 2025 World Endurance Championship, the Qatar 1812km from the Losail International Circuit. Gary breaks down what led to Ferrari’s runaway victory, the first for the factory team outside of the Le Mans 24 Hours, in a massive podium lockout, as well as the impact the Balance …

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F1 2025 Testing Day 3 - Are McLaren Early Favourites? 12:33

2M ago12:33

12:33

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording sit down and review the action from Bahrain as the third and final day of testing comes to an end. Alex reviews the teams who didn't leave a positive impression, including a U-turn on the state of Aston Martin after a difficult final day and Fernando Alonso sitting out after illness, as well as why Sauber could b…

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F1 2025 Testing Day 2 - Sainz Leads The Timesheets In Bah-Rain 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

Alex Kalinauckas and Ben Hunt return to report from Day 2 of F1’s 2025 test at the Bahrain International Circuit. In the video, Alex mentions the three teams that impressed him most, featuring McLaren’s eye-catching long-run pace, Aston Martin’s newfound consistency across the day, and Williams topping the lap and timing sheets via Carlos Sainz. Th…

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