In this week’s edition of Back of the Grid F1 podcast, using hastily gathered statistics we attempt to figure out who actually has had better teammates over their career - Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen? We cover storylines heading into this weekends Singapore GP, make our predictions and take our usual dip into the inbox. Enjoy! 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 fanta...
Sep 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 284
On this weeks Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast we cover all of the big talking points from the Italian GP, we discuss Ferrari's best performance of the season in front of the roaring Tifosi and we try to figure out when making contact constitutes a collision. Finally we answer your questions from the inbox. Enjoy! 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 fantasy league on Gri...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 283
On Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast this week, Stu and Chris unpack an absolutely HECTIC Dutch GP, with some stellar driving up and down the field, coupled with some questionable strategy and some excellent strategy in extremely tricky circumstances. Records were set and broken in places you might not expect. Listen now for our hot take on an absolutely frantic race! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our ...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 282
In this week's Back Of The Grid Formula 1 Podcast episode, Chris and Stu catch up before this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. We reveal our thoughts on what really killed Felipe Massa's 2008 title bid and the ramifications of his legal action against the FIA and FOM. We make our predictions for the race weekend and of course, we go through your questions from the inbox. Enjoy! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the predicti...
Aug 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 281
In this weeks Episode of Back of the Grid Formula 1 Podcast - Tom, Chris and Stu share thoughts on the finely poised driver market as we head into Formula 1's silly season. Hamilton to Ferrari? Ricciardo to Red bull? There are some big names deep in contract talks at the moment. We make some wild and some not so wild predictions for the remainder of the season, and as always we dive into the inbox. Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 280
It's mid-season review time as we assess every driver's first half of 2023. Find out who has impressed us, who has been a disappointment and who are our biggest surprises of the season so far, then hit the link below to make your own tier list and send us your rankings! Plus, in the inbox we discuss exploiting loopholes, how to market F1 and which circuit we'd want to go to dinner with. Make your own tier list here - https://tiermaker.com/list/formula-1/f1-2023-mid-season-ranking-16034434/319161...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 279
This week join us to look back through the sprint weekend in Spa, work out when a racing incident becomes a penalty and break down each team's weekend across a mixed-weather event that had an interesting effect on team performances. All that, plus we check in on the predictions league, fantasy results and answer your questions from the inbox. 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 Joi...
Aug 01, 2023•56 min•Ep. 278
In this episode, We discuss the Hungarian GP and the impact of the new qualifying format. We analyze the dominance of the Red Bull team, highlighting their record-breaking victories and Max Verstappen's impressive performance. We discuss other teams' performances, such as McLaren's strong showing and Ferrari's strategic failures. We make predictions for the upcoming Belgian GP and address listener questions about engine equalisation and secrecy within F1 teams. Leave your questions in the commen...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 277
In this episode, Chris and Stu discuss the mid-season driver swap at AlphaTauri. We analyze the decision to replace Nick de Vries and speculate on Daniel Ricciardo's return to the team. We discuss Red Bull's objectives and the potential benefits for both teams involved in the swap.As always we make predictions for the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix and dip into the inbox for your questions and contributions! Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patr...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 276
In this episode we review the 2023 British Grand Prix. We're super pumped about McLaren's performance and how they've turned things around with their car upgrades. We'll break down their awesome showing in qualifying and the race, and chat about the variable order up and down the grid. We call out some iffy decisions by the stewards and talk about continued strategy blunders from Ferrari. Join our Patreon for exclusive content and access to the Discord Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the predi...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 275
In our review of the Austrian Grand Prix we delve into the issues surrounding track limits and penalties, and come up with some unique solutions as drivers and fans express frustration with the lack of communication and inconsistent enforcement from the FIA. We analyse the performances of different drivers and teams, including Ferrari, Red Bull, and Aston Martin. Finally, we make our predictions for the upcoming race at Silverstone and discuss the storylines leading into next weeks British GP an...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 274
Has Ryan Reynolds taken over Alpine? Well… no. But he is part of an interesting new investment group taking a stake in the team. We discuss what it could all mean for the Alpine, as well as confirmation of a new team application for 2026, some interesting comments on the application process from the FIA president and ever exciting budget cap updates, plus a look ahead to the sprint weekend in Austria, our predictions and your questions from the inbox. Join our Patreon for exclusive content and a...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 273
Chris and Tom discuss Max Verstappen's impressive win at the Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth in a row and sixth this season. With a 69-point lead over his teammate Sergio Perez, Verstappen's level of dominance is almost untouchable. The hosts also touch on Fernando Alonso's performance, who finished second, the closest finish to Verstappen all season. But the discussion doesn't stop there. The hosts dive into the inconsistency of stewarding and penalties in Formula 1, and the need for more consi...
Jun 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 272
We look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix this week and discuss last weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans. We dive into the new and varied field of hypercar teams and manufacturers and what F1 can learn from WEC in attracting new entries as well as improving the experience for us, the fans. There are also a few personnel changes to recap and the potential impact of forest fires on the Canadian Grand Prix. Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on o...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 271
In this episode, we discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including another great qualifying and the race itself. We take a look at the fairness of penalties given during the race and discuss the use of DRS in Formula One. We also dip into the inbox to answer a question about what makes a good race circuit and discuss the possibility of Red Bull winning all the races this season. Find out about Tom's charity hike with his business to support The Sick Children's Trust. More info on that here: donate.to...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 270
One of the greatest Monaco qualifying sessions ever? Who read the weather best during the closing stages? Did Aston Martin throw away a win for Alonso? Will they ever be competitive with front running teams with Lance Stroll in one of their seats? Answers to all this and more, plus a look ahead to the Spanish GP this weekend, and answers to your questions from the inbox Find out about Tom's charity hike with his business to support The Sick Children's Trust. More info on that here: donate.tomkin...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 269
This week we discussed the unfortunate cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to heavy rain and flooding, and how it affects the upcoming races. We also had a lively debate about the potential return of the A1 Grand Prix and shared our thoughts on various storylines to watch out for in the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. All that plus the usual predictions and your questions from inbox. Plus, also find out about Tom's charity hike with his business to support The Sick Children's Trust. Mo...
May 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 268
In this weeks episode, we look at recent comments from Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, the pressure on Otmar Szafnauer after the teams poor start to the season and rumours of a potential sale of the team to an American company, as well as Renault’s wider position as a team owner and engine supplier in F1. We also look ahead to Imola, the upgrades most teams will be bringing and changes to the qualifying format, plus our predictions and your questions from the inbox. Join our Patreon for exclusive cont...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 267
In this weeks podcast we dive right into the marina at Miami Grand Prix, from the jaw-dropping prices of VIP food menus to impressive performances from (some of) the drivers and teams, we cover it all. Plus, as always, we answer your burning questions from Alonso's accomplishments to the cost cap's impact on the top teams. Don't forget to mark your calendars for upcoming races and follow us on YouTube and social media for more thrilling content. While we mixed opinions about the Miami Grand Prix...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 266
Is Daniel Ricciardo coaching Checo? Was Russell's early sprint battle with Verstappen fair? What's the true purpose of the Formula 1 Sprint weekend format? All this and more in the Azerbaijan GP Sprint weekend review, with two whole races and a whole lot of hype around a weekend that some might say failed to deliver, Baku narrowly avoids disaster - listen now! Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our fa...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 265
This week we delve into the potential effect of Mercedes' reshuffle of technical roles as well as Daniel Ricciardo's upcoming demo run at the Nürburgring circuit. We also delve into the new F1 Academy, and it's future with the void a faltering W Series leaves behind, and of course, the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the streets of Baku. Plus, our predictions for the race, a hypothetical scenario where we create a new Formula One team, brainstorming potential changes to the F1 rules and more l...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 264
In this episode Chris and Tom are joined by co-author of Racing with Rich Energy and The Donut Racing Show's Elizabeth Blackstock to discuss this weeks F1 news plus the controversial British energy drink startup company, Rich Energy, their sponsorship of the Haas F1 team and Elizabeth's wild ride on the back of a BMW superbike!!! Get the book here! Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our fantasy league...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 263
This week we talk about potential changes to the race weekend format; Maybe the addition of a second event on Friday and the implementation of a championship grid sprint race? How about the possibility of adding laps to ensure that races end under green flag conditions? Plus, we dig into controversies surrounding the application of rules and the role of the stewards in Formula 1. Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofThe...
Apr 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 262
What even was that?! In this episode we discuss An incident packed Australian GP, crashes, penalties, and the many controversial decisions made by the FIA. We look at the current state of stewarding in Formula One and call for updates to the rulebook and decision-making processes on race weekends and during races themselves. Tune in for our insight and analysis. Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 261
This week we look ahead to the Australian GP and discuss various topics related to motorsports, including the organisational changes at McLaren, potential changes to the Formula One race weekend format, the recent Formula E race in Sao Paulo and we make predictions for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. Also, we touch on controversial incidents in Formula One and the impact they have on fans and those who work within the sport. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 260
This week, just how dominant is the Red Bull, are there cracks appearing between Verstappen and Perez already, lots of baffling FIA decisions, pessimism from Mercedes and Ferrari plus all the other stories from the Saudi Arabian GP, predictions league and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our fantasy league on Grid Rival today! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive conte...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 259
Tom is joined by Driver 61 producer and Overdrive producer/presenter Callum McIntyre to look ahead to Jeddah, chat about Jenson Button making an appearance in NASCAR this season and how he is getting on with training for the Caterham Academy Championship this year. Driver 61 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Driver61/ Overdrive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5kqSGPJF8aFTyO_4bxN3Q Callum on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/virtuallycallum Enter the prediction league on our site; ...
Mar 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 258
After the new season finally kicked off in Bahrain, we ask if we can finally call the Aston Martin hype real, look at where it's going wrong for Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren and what it's going to take for anyone to challenge Red Bull. Plus, all the usual race awards, predictions league and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Join our fantasy league on Grid Rival today! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 257
It’s finally race week, which means it’s time for our first preview of the season and the return of the predictions league, as well as a run down of every teams testing performance, where they’ll be in the running order this weekend and in the inbox we pick some questionable production cars for an F1 driver support race. 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...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 256
This week, our thoughts on the new cars from Ferrari, Mercedes and Alpine, then with all ten launches done it's time for a tier list! Plus, our annual wild predictions made way before we should be making predictions, the Honda hokey cokey 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 Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook J...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 255
