This week, new calendars for F1, F2, F3 and Formula E, a new qualifying format that's as baffling as it is brilliant, gifts from Zak Brown and our preview and predictions for the United States Grand Prix. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans &a...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 194
This week, Bottas proves he's still got what it takes, could Hamilton have got a better result than 5th, questionable penalties, a vital two rounds for the championship and more WTF's than ever. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Gr...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 193
As F1 returns to Turkey, we look at all the stories going into the race weekend, including a new circuit to F1 in Qatar, more details on the 2022 calendar and a hint at how many sprint qualifying weekends we're likely to see next season, plus another tricky week for predictions and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Gri...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 192
After Sochi finally produces a good race, we look at the positives and lessons Norris can take from the weekend, how it all went wrong for him and if there's anything he or the team could have done differently. Plus, another landmark for Hamilton, shenanigans from Alonso and who the real winner from the weekend was. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 191
We take a look into the provisional calendar for 2022 as well as some bits of driver news and the impact VW rumours could have on F1. All that plus our preview and predictions for the Russian GP (which Valtteri Bottas is sure to win, right?) Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passion...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 190
As Ricciardo and McLaren make a long awaited return to the top step, we look at why their victory wasn't just circumstantial, one of the best drives of the season for Bottas, who was to blame for another coming together for Hamilton and Verstappen and what it all means for the remainder of the season ahead. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 189
As F1 finally makes its return to Zandvoort, we look at the positives and negatives of the circuit and the event as a whole, look at some incredible performances that flew under the radar, more big moves in the driver market we definitely didn't know were coming, a record breaking week for predictions, more of the worst kept secrets in F1, Mercedes strategy mistakes and the latest disagreement between Toto and Christian. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twi...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 188
After a washout in Belgium we may not have a race to discuss, but this week we look at what F1 got right over the weekend, what they got very wrong, and the changes that need to be made for the future. Plus, one of the all time great laps in qualifying, does Eau Rouge/Raidillon need changes after even more huge incidents, even more twists in the driver market, a look ahead to Zandvoort and we find the next FIA president in the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Fol...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 187
As F1 prepares to return from the summer break, we look at what the second half of the season is likely to look like as we lose another race from the calendar, preview all the big stories and make our predictions going into the Belgian Grand Prix, discuss whether motorsport could ever have a place in the Olympic Games and take a short view back to the past in the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Face...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 186
As F1 takes a well earned rest over the summer break, we look at a frenetic final round of the Formula E season and a potential route into F1 for the new world champion, then take an extended dive into the inbox to talk the driver market, penalty points, team radio and who to look out for in the second half of the season. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 185
It's the summer break, so it's time for us to give our mid-season assessment of every driver and team on the grid! Has anyone achieved a perfect 10? Which drivers are outperforming their cars and which are in need of improvement? Will we be able to successfully take off our fanboy hats? Can Stu remember who our driver of the season was last year? All this and more! Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook ...
Aug 10, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 184
After one of the all time great races at the Hungaroring, we look at a fantastic first win for Ocon, the huge part Alonso played in it, whether Mercedes were right to be the only car on the grid at the restart, another disaster for Red Bull and finally points for Williams! Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formu...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 183
This week, we (reluctantly) look at what Red Bull may be hoping to achieve from a review of Hamilton's penalty, more potential changes to the race calendar, the 2022 car model, where Bottas could end up next year and who else has their eye on a Williams seat. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast h...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 182
After what might be the most pivotal round of the championship so far, we look at who was to blame for the Verstappen and Hamilton incident, the aftermath and what it all means for the rest of the season, plus our thoughts on the first sprint race weekend, predictions league and the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of th...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 181
As we head into the first ever sprint race weekend at Silverstone, we look at the pros and cons of the new format, the rule changes required to make it happen, which teams and drivers it could hand an advantage to and what we expect for the weekend. Plus predictions, Silverstone seating advice, and being head of the FIA for a day. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive cont...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 180
After a race full of penalties, we look at which ones weren't deserved, which ones definitely were, why the penalty points system needs an overhaul, big points for one of us in the predictions league, and in the inbox we discuss potential future drivers at Williams and our ideal teammates. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of th...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 179
From the highs of a dominating 4th win in a row for Red Bull with Max Verstappen, to the lows of what could have been for George Russell and Williams. This week we look back at the Styrian Grand Prix, and ahead to the same race again with softer tyres as the Austrian Grand Prix! Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 178
After an unexpectedly brilliant French Grand Prix, we look at a strategic masterclass from Red Bull, how Mercedes let the race get away from them, all the other stand out performances from down the grid, plus a record breaking week in the prediction league, and driver transfers and power unit rankings in the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 177
As we head into a hectic triple-header, we take the opportunity to look ahead to the second season of W Series which starts in a couple of weeks time as well as look at the current status of women on the path to F1 and the nuances of the super license system, plus all the stories heading into the French GP, predictions and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Pat...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 176
After another incredible weekend in Baku, we look at the great drives which led to one of the most popular podiums in years, dig into what went wrong for Verstappen and Hamilton, discuss the safety concerns brought up during the race, take a very smug visit to the predictions league and answer your questions from the inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 175
Bottas' pit stop is finally completed after nearly 48hours and flexi-wings continue to be a talking point around the paddock as we discuss the lead up to Baku, as well as taking a little look outside F1 at the Indy 500 and Extreme E that both ran in the weekend gone. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twit...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 174
This week, more Monaco heartbreak for Leclerc, should qualifying rules be changed, the longest pit stop in F1 history, a stat about Max Verstappen you definitely haven't heard before, predictions league and a dip into the inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exc...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 173
This week we preview a pivotal weekend in the championship for Red Bull, take another visit to calendar news corner, fawn over the new McLaren livery and catch up on a great weekend in Indycar for Romain Grosjean, plus our predictions and the inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Joi...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 172
This week we talk about one of the best races we've ever seen, but first we go over all the events of the Spanish Grand Prix, plus predictions league and our dream teams in the inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Ba...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 171
This week we look back on the latest round of Hamilton vs Verstappen, what the future holds for Bottas, contrasting weekends at McLaren, the same old story at Ferrari, plus a look ahead to Spain, predictions and the inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 170
In a rare case of news breaking BEFORE we record, this week we discuss the newly announced plans for sprint qualifying at three rounds this season and our hopes and concerns for the format F1 has chosen. Plus, signings, a new father-son driver lineup all the usual preview, predictions and inbox goodness. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 169
This week, we look into the Russell and Bottas incident and it’s many layers, a thrilling race at the front, a stand out performance from Norris and all the other stories down the grid, plus predictions league and a dig into the rule book for your inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Faceboo...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 168
We're back to preview the race with the longest name in F1 history, as well as another exciting edition of circuit news, changes at Mercedes and a dip into the inbox where we discuss which races we might choose to miss and which ones we might not have a choice in. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 167
What a start to the season! Join us as we unpack all the events of the Bahrain Grand Prix, look at where Red Bull went wrong and Mercedes outdid them, a great debut from our new favourite driver and the first prediction league results of the season! This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Joi...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 166
It's time four our first race preview of the year and the return of the prediction league at what might be the hardest race to call in some time! We discuss everything to look out for at the first Grand Prix of the season, as well as the new circuit in Saudi Arabia and your inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the lat...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 165
