Dirty Air is back for Season 4! The ultimate comedy show for a sport that takes itself far too seriously; Formula 1. Join comedians and lifelong F1 fans Josh Weller and Alfie Brown as they dissect all the on and off-track drama to an unnerving level of detail. Join us every week for new episodes. Time to get dirty.
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As the 2026 season kicks off Dirty Air is BACK but also leaving forever! After four amazing seasons we are ending our run as the greatest ever Formula 1 comedy podcast hosted by two comedians in various hotel rooms and one dingy lounge. So you can get your Dirty Air fix one final time as we predict the 2026 season and beyond. Thank you to everyone who has listened, come to a show, joined our Patreon and Discord, and helped make the most fun, at times deranged F1 community. We hope the show bough...
Josh and Alfie dissect the 2025 Formula 1 season, with Alfie giving it a notably low rating due to the perceived emphasis on brand and spectacle over genuine racing excitement. They cover Lando Norris's inaugural championship victory, Lewis Hamilton's disappointing move to Ferrari, and the controversial tactics of Red Bull, especially concerning Yuki Tsunoda. The hosts critique F1's leadership and media coverage, offering insights into individual driver performances and future prospects for the sport.
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Max soars, Jos returns, Charles weds, Massa sues, Billy Idol not Eilish, Linkin Park, Brundle's back, Lewis cries, Piastri nightmares, Hulk hulks, Antonelli smashes, George shouts and Lando wins. It can only be a Dirty Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holy polesitter what an intense weekend. Ferrari are back, Lewis is back (to getting penalties), McLaren are doing EVERYTHING they can to give Lando a championship, Bearboy became the Bearman. Gridwalk reviews! Evander Holyfield! National Anthem reviews! Stop reading and start listening. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by the upcoming F1 novel Paddock Daddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Max is back, Texas does Grif Gigs, Glen Powell joins the Sky Sports F1 team, Crofty walks up 400 stairs, Ted Kravitz does the best thing he's ever done, Ferrari and McLaren squabble, and Colpinto fights for his career. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by AWS, who also sponsor F1. AWS crashed, which is why this episode is late. Thanks AWS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We read an excerpt from Ted Kravitz' new book, and review the Singapore gridwalk, national anthem, pasta indulgences and...ergh...the race. This week's episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by whoever plays Superman now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aston Martin's new nail polish, Martin AND Crofty missing, no mad celebs on the Gridwalk, a very suggestive trophy, how did Oscar PIastri get his iPhone after he crashed, who owns the phrase 'it's lights out and away we go' and Lando's Vogue shoot. Dirty Air; covering all the aspects of F1 that probably shouldn't be covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a bonus episode from the Dirty Air Patreon. Join now for an extra episode every single week. We've all been praying and hoping that Aston Martin would finally release a baby stroller, so we dive deep into it's ergonomic functionality, along with Charles Leclerc's half a million pound watch, and we welcome Cadillac's entry into F1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode delves into the Monza Grand Prix, highlighting the surprisingly effective pairing of Martin Brundle and Nico Rosberg, whose transformed persona earns an apology from the hosts. They critically examine the decline of celebrity presence on the grid due to overcrowding and drivers' national anthem fatigue. The discussion extends to Stefano Domenicali's controversial proposal to shorten races, critiquing F1's increasing focus on branding over actual competition, epitomized by Max Verstappen's mocking laughter at McLaren's team orders and the perceived "spinelessness" of younger drivers. The hosts also touch on Lewis Hamilton's aging, unusual pre-race rituals, and offer a satirical forecast for F1's future.
Summer is finished. Red Bull are finished. Ferrari are definitely finished. Lando's championship battle might be finished. Hadjar's wait for a podium has finished. All those chewy waffles are finished. But Dirty Air is BACK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A full Gridwalk Review and race breakdown of the Hungarian Grand Prix, and we figure out what each driver will be doing with their summer break. If you need your weekly Dirty Air fix during the summer lull, don't forget to join our Patreon for weekly video and podcast episodes, for 3 quid a month, that's less than 66p an episode. AND Josh will be Live in London on Tuesday August 12th - get your tickets here: 7pm Show 9pm Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This week we delve deep into the full 80 MINUTES the commentators had to fill while Belgium pelted it down, again. Nico chose violence, Brundle motorcycled home?! Jos had NOTHING to say, plus Nico and Martin's team up for the Gridwalk of the century. It may not have been a fun race to watch, but it WAS fun to make Dirty Air about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we delve into the end of the Horner era, and all the potential events that led up to it. Plus we try, and rate, Charles Leclerc's Ice Cream. This is not a paid promotion, we paid for it because we are idiots. The full episode is available now on our Patreon. Tickets for Josh Weller Live in London This episode of Dirty Air is not sponsored by LEC ice cream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Lewis is making music again, and that was even the worst part of his weekend. Toto's flat cap, Bottas' Alpine, rain, safety car's up the wazoo, Charles swearing at himself, Brundle's Gridwalk, look, there's so much to unpack, but luckily we do it all right here, right now. Buy ticket's to Josh's Stand-Up show, London, August 12th. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Martin Brundle; avoiding Sam Ryder since 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The hosts review the Austrian Grand Prix, discussing the circuit's extended contract, the unusual grid walk without Martin Brundle, and absent paddock figures. They deliver a harsh critique of the new F1 movie, highlighting plot issues, unrealistic details, excessive product placement, and questioning its target audience. The episode also covers Carlos Sainz's car trouble, McLaren's strong performance, driver market gossip including Max Verstappen's future, and observations on Bernie Ecclestone's appearance.
This week we taste Bernd Maylander's (the safety car driver's wine). He did not pay us, we paid 70 quid for the bottle. And we review the F1 The Movie premiere, and F1 The Album, and we watch Carlos Sainz' new L'Oreal advert. All the F1 things you didn't think you needed and probably don't. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Swatch watches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vettel's degree, Lewis' Soho House Collab, Lance trying is hardest to have no charisma whatsoever, Lando in the wall, and F1 kidnapped the drivers and forced them onto a plane to watch the F1 The Movie Premiere. Oh, and the Canadian Grand Prix. This week's episode is sponsored by Lance Stroll's PR team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dirty Air Live in London - June 22nd - tickets on sale here The best Spanish Grand Prix in recent memory? The Legendary Angry Max returns, Lewis gets the blues, Rosberg gives no f**ks, Toto is getting tired of George's s**t, and the glory of Hulkenberg. This episode is sponsored by Barilla Pasta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
F1 hard launching drivers girlfriends, dirty lil tactics, Red Bull's four car team, post-Brundle OBE has a new energy, the infamous double pit stop, and the Gridwalk Review of all Gridwalk Reviews! It's the Jewel in the Crown of the F1 race calendar. Get your tickets for Dirty Air Live on June 22nd in London England HERE. This episode is sponsored by F1 The Movie starring Bradley Pitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
THE CARB-SPIRACY THEORY! Ted Kravtiz' Gridwalk Review! Imola! Martin Brundle's OBE! Alonso's Meltdown! I did it all for the rookie! Join us for a super fun review of the first European race of the year. DIRTY AIR LIVE IN LONDON. THE SUMMER SHOW. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sprint qualies! Sprint race pit stop chaos! Rain! No rain! Good racing?! Miami surprised EVERYONE (except Ferrari fans who got exactly what they expected), Max Verstappen's new jet, F1 The Album - we review everything from the Miami Grand Prix that everyone else forgets to review. And don't forget to join the Patreon for your bonus weekly podcast and video episode. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Ferrari Team Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Christian Horner's print-outs, Oscar out Verstappened Verstappen, J-Lo's onesie, Brundle's lovely bum, Alonso's longterm 'plan' at Aston Martin and SO MUCH MORE as we get dirty on this week's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Flavio Briatore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do Red Bull suck now? Tech glitches, gridwalk creeps, George's space jacket, Helmut gets rinsed, Flavio's birthday and we need to remove the word 'mega' from the F1 dictionary. It's the Bahrain Grand Prix review done with Dirty Air way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Japanese Grand Prix gave us happy Max, Ferrari Ferrar-ing, again, Albon became a man, an angry man, Hondas last race, again, and Hadjar's nuts. Lets go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have Red Bull well and truly peaked? Is Lawson done for? Is Lewis actually rude to his race engineer? Does Alonso loathe his job? Disqualification galore, all this and MORE on this week's Dirty Air. And don't forget to join our brand new Patreon for a bonus weekly episode and more. So much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Louis Vuitton 2025 Grand Prix is Australia sponsored by Louis Vuitton was a wet Louis Vuitton race, heralding Lewis 'Louis Vuitton' Hamilton's first race with Ferrari, a team who love Louis Vuitton. Will Lando Norris win the 2025 Louis Vuitton Championship? Has Max Vuittonstappen finally succumbed to the peril of Red Bull Racing? This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Louis Vuitton. Join our brand new Patreon community for bonus weekly episodes, video episodes, watchalongs, merch drops. Hoste...
JOIN THE BRAND NEW PATREON HERE! Did you miss us? We're back with a two parter; Alfie was hired by the big wigs at F1 to write jokes for the infamous F175 launch, so strap in for all the behind the scenes gossip and we reveal all the jokes that were too hot for TV, and we review Drive To Survive season 7 episodes 1-4. Following episodes will come later this week on our brand new Patreon! Join for extra episodes every week, video content, exclusive merch, discounted live tickets and so much more ...
