As F1 finally returns to Canada, we look at the new technical directive aimed at battling porpoising, wet qualifying heroics, an intriguing fight for the win, a resurgent Mercedes, a strong recovery for Leclerc and ask some difficult questions of Sainz. Plus, predictions, fantasy league and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions League is sponsored by Grid Rival - Join our fantasy league on Grid Rival today! Follow us on Twitter or F...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 224
After Ferrari gifted Red Bull another 1-2 in Baku, we discuss what is going wrong at the Scuderia and look at who needs to be responsible for fixing the porpoising issue that's causing health concerns for drivers, as well as some great drives in the midfield, lots of WTF candidates, a look ahead to the return of the Canadian GP and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions League is sponsored by Grid Rival - Join our fantasy league on G...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 223
A quiet news week leads us to talking about some 2023 grid predictions and who may or may not replace drivers up and down the grid, as well as some debate of cost caps and of course, a look ahead to the weekend in Azerbaijan. Can Perez go for a second win in two at a circuit he has a good track record at? Will the streets of Baku present challenges we are yet to see in this new generation of car? Answer to these and more! Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions Lea...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 222
Downpours on Sunday lead to delays, on track incidents, number 2 drivers coming out on top and pit stop panics. We look back through it all as well as take a moment to discuss former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson being first across the yard of bricks to take a thrilling Indy 500 win. Plus, we discuss Monaco on the whole and what value it adds to the calendar, if any, with it's existing deal now done and no new one in place. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twit...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 221
As the new rules prove themselves in Spain, we look at an enthralling battle for the win, positives from a disastrous weekend for Ferrari, super effective upgrades for Mercedes and some suspect upgrades for Aston Martin, as well as a look ahead to the Monaco GP and some bold choices in the prediction league. 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...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 220
As McLaren confirm their purchase of the Mercedes Formula E team and reigning Formula E champion Nyck de Vries prepares to make his Formula 1 practice debut for Williams, we discuss the relative merits of both series for drivers, teams and manufacturers and look at what the future might hold for them. Plus, our predictions for the Spanish Grand Prix as teams prepare a raft of upgrades that might shake up the running order and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 219
This week, the good, the bad and the downright bizarre from F1's first weekend in Miami, as we ask how much pre-race hype is too much and consider the longest list of WTF candidates we've ever had. Also, there was a race in the middle of it all! Including a vintage Verstappen drive, some great recovery drives and strange highs and lows for Mercedes we try to get to the bottom of. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twit...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 218
This week, we preview the inaugural Miami GP and look at the quirks of the new circuit and who it might suit, as well as a new qualifying experiment for next season, the incredible look and technology of the Gen3 Formula E car, the return of W Series, our predictions for the weekend 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 th...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 217
Chris and Stu review the 2022 Emilia Romagna Formula 1 Grand prix. We discuss the mistakes Leclerc just can't afford to make, Verstappen's dominance and another shocker for Sainz. We fix the sprint weekend format (again) and mull another difficult weekend for Mercedes. Plus your questions from the Inbox and more! 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 Gr...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 216
This week, F1 is back to the Grand prix with the longest name on the calendar and we look at what to expect from upgrade packages, what affect the forecast rain could have on the weekend and who the sprint format is likely to help and hinder. Plus, a look at the potential Porsche and Audi entries to F1 and which teams it makes sense for them to join up with, our predictions for the weekend and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on ...
Apr 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 215
As F1 finally returns to Australia, we look at contrasting fortunes at Ferrari, more problems for Verstappen, what could have been for Alonso, Mercedes and McLaren heading back in the right direction and an incredible drive from Albon, plus the predictions league 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 Grid on Patreon Ba...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 214
F1 is finally back in Australia, but what do we expect from the new layout? Does it need ANOTHER DRS zone? What will the mixed up tyre choices mean for strategy? Plus, the pros and cons of the upcoming race in Las Vegas, a Moomin based guide to the new track, our predictions for Australia 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...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 213
This week, we look at what went down on Friday night in Saudi Arabia, how close we came to not having a race and what the ramifications of it all may be. There was a race though, with another intriguing duel between Leclerc and Verstappen, terrible luck for Perez and mixed fortunates for Mercedes. All that, plus predictions, fantasy league 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 | ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 212
One race down and one around the corner! We look back at Ferrari proving their testing pace and good looking car pose a real threat and actually look the part, while a disaster for Red Bull Powertrains leads to a surprise Mercedes podium. All that plus we offer up some predictions for the upcoming Saudi Arabian GP this weekend. 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...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 211
With the first race of the 2022 season right around the corner, it's time for us to make our first race predictions of the season, after we try to figure out who came out of testing on top, who still has work to do and we dig in to how and why Mercedes have all but abandoned sidepods. Plus, Magnussen rejoins the grid, F1 testing opportunities for Indycar drivers and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the ...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 210
This week, we take a look through the predictions we have been sent for the season by all of you, take some of your questions from inbox, and speculate incorrectly about who was going to get the Haas seat after Mazepin's departure. 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 fan...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 209
This week, we look at what can be learned from the first test, who can return to the factory satisfied, who still has work to do, and if porpoising is as big a deal as it seems. Plus, the final livery review of the grid, the future for Haas and their driver lineup, and we make some ill-advised predictions for 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 ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 208
This week, what impact will F1's new race directors and changes to race control have on the season ahead, is there any truth to Andretti joining F1, plus all the interesting details on the new cars and those all important livery reviews! 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 ...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 207
We’re back for our first proper episode of 2022 to catch up on all the team personnel changes over the winter, Helmut Marko giving the game away over Honda engine plans, the latest fallout from Abu Dhabi, the new W Series calendar, the first Formula E races of the season and their incredible new qualifying format, as well as a look ahead to car launches and testing, plus your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 206
As the winter break lingers on, we invited some friends of the show to join us and test their knowledge of the entire 2021 season. Who has the best team name? Can Tom and Stu remember anything we spent the last year talking about? What on Earth was the Grand Prix at Imola even called? All this and more! Play along at home and let us know how you do! Outro music by Ash AKA Ukesnaile, find more of his music at https://www.instagram.com/ukesnaile Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGr...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 205
It’s time for our 2021 season review as we look at the performances, highs and lows of every team and driver on the grid, hand out our all important end of season awards, and look at the predictions we made way back in March to see what we got right and what we got horribly wrong. Which was our favourite race of the season? Which rookie impressed us most? What made us say WTF more than anything? Who will win our coveted team and driver of the year awards? All this and more! Enter the prediction ...
Dec 21, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 204
After a suitably controversial end to the 2021 season, we look at what on earth went on in those final laps and what changes F1 needs to make for the future, the strategy choices that left Mercedes vulnerable, defensive heroics from Perez, some amazing results behind the top two that flew under the radar, a goodbye to one of the all time greats, the final results of the prediction league, and on top of it all, a thoroughly deserving new world champion. Enter the prediction league on our site; Ba...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 203
In our 200th episode, we review maybe the strangest race we’ve ever seen as we look at all the major events and controversies between Hamilton and Verstappen and the penalties handed out, the bizarre decision making from the drivers, teams and FIA, all of the other winners and losers plus a look ahead to the season finale in Abu Dhabi 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 | Faceb...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 202
This week we look ahead to the inaugural Saudi Arabia GP in Jeddah but also take some time to reflect on the huge impact Frank Williams had on the sport and beyond after the sad news of his passing earlier this week. 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, Ch...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 201
After F1's first visit to the Losail circuit in Qatar, we look at the qualifying penalties and if they were deserved, the ever decreasing gap in the championship standings, a brilliant return to the podium for Alonso, suspect strategy for Perez, what could have caused the punctures and some big swings in the constructors standings ahead of the final two races of the season. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | ...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 200
After an unbelievable weekend in Brazil, this week we discuss... deep breath Should Hamilton have been disqualified, why was Verstappen poking around the Mercedes rear wing, two of the greatest drives we've ever seen, an impromptu reverse grid trial, Perez brilliance, did Verstappen deserve a penalty and why did the stewards not even look at it, did Mercedes throw away a 1-2, are Red Bull looking rattled, the final seat on the grid filled, predictions, a look ahead to Qatar, inbox and much more!...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 199
Join us to review the Mexican GP where turn 1 drama set the scene for the rest of the race and everyone up and down the field seemed to be chasing those ahead but rarely finding the move for position, plus we look ahead to the Brazilian GP and how the result of this weekend will play out for the championship over these final few weeks. 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...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 198
As the season heads into a final stretch of 5 races in the next 6 weeks we discuss what we expect from the upcoming Mexican GP as well as the situation of the Jeddah Street Circuit in Saudi Arabia. Plus we also talk about the provisional sprint race changes for 2022, Andretti Sauber takeover talks 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 con...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 197
After F1 makes a triumphant return to Austin, we look at how the enthralling battle for the win played out, what Mercedes could have done differently, a heroic drive from Perez, all the other drives of note down the grid, plus a new W Series champion, prediction league and all the ways Shaquille O'Neal stole the show. 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 t...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 196
As F1 prepares for the US Grand Prix, we are joined by Toni Calderon, Chief Growth Officer at Valkyrie, an Austin based company specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning, to discuss how the technology can play a part in motorsport, as well as Toni's own history in motorsport, how a conversation over a bottle of wine led to the documentary The Gentleman Driver and the growth of F1 in America. F1 | Formula 1 | F12021 | 2021 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren...
Oct 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 195
