In this episode, we speak with Shubham who is the co-founder of United Motorsports Academy. He shares his journey from working in Formula One to creating the United Motorsports Academy, which aims to provide education and opportunities for students interested in motorsports. Shubham discusses their advisory board, the Motorsports Accelerator program, and their long-term goals. He also talks about Formula 1 aerodynamics and his experience interacting with Adrian Newey. Visit unitedmotorsportsacad...
Aug 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 75
Welcome! Welcome to the first episode of our new Mini-Series of Fireside Chats in Collaboration with Indian Racing League Official . In this miniseries we will get you many stories and behind the scenes and track the upcoming F4 Championship and Indian Racing League. In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind starting the F4 Championships in India with special guest Akhilesh Reddy, is the brains behind it all. We highlight the lack of opportunities in Indian motorsports and the goal of cr...
Aug 09, 2023•36 min•Ep. 74
We are back after missing the last race, as it was a boring ass race anyways! We are back at the exceptionally beautiful Spa-Francorchamps for the 2023 Belgian GP which has yet again delivered not only a brilliant main race but sprint as well. While max yet again dominated both the races, we got some brilliant action across the mid pack and some great strategy calls that made the race interesting. In this episode we discuss: A proper race finally! 💥 Does anyone even watch the sprint shootout? P...
Aug 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 73
In this episode of F1 FanFiction, we recap the 2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. We discuss McLaren's impressive performance, the thrilling battles between Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri, and analyze strategic moves by various teams. We highlight Hamilton's success through well-timed pit stops, touch on Red Bull's dominance, and speculate on potential lineup changes. We also mention some controversial and humorous incidents, such as Lando's podium celebration and Dr. Marco's altercation w...
Jul 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 72
In the latest episode of F1 FanFiction, we discuss the eventful weekend in Austria. We address the tragic death of the Dutch driver Dilano Van’t Hoff on the Kimmel Strait, emphasizing the dangers of the sport. Moving on to the F1 race, we highlight the exciting sprint race in wet conditions, with Max's expected win. We analyze strategic decisions, penalties, and standout performances while mentioning the impact of the Virtual Safety Car on Ferrari and Red Bull's results. In this episode we discu...
Jul 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 71
For the 2023 Canadian GP we delve into the qualifying session, where Albon's daring tire choice secured him P1 in Q1, while Leclerc missed an opportunity due to his team's decision. Moving on to the race, we discuss Ferrari's surprising strategy of not pitting during the safety car, McLaren's strong performance, and Norris's exceptional driving stand out. We touch on memorable moments like Hamilton's quick start, Russell's crash, and Verstappen's dominance. In this episode we discuss: Quali bett...
Jun 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 70
We are on episode 69!😉 The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix was dominated by Max Verstappen, who took a 'grand slam' victory and extended his championship lead. Lewis Hamilton finished a distant second, while George Russell impressed with a third-place finish for Mercedes. Sergio Perez fought back to secure fourth in his Red Bull, while Carlos Sainz struggled and settled for fifth in his Ferrari. Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso showcased their experience by taking sixth and seventh respectively for Ast...
Jun 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 69
Get ready for the wildest ride of the year at the Monaco Grand Prix 2023! Imagine Max Verstappen defying rain-soaked chaos to triumph in his Red Bull, leaving Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin and Esteban Ocon in his Alpine trailing in his wet and watery wake. It was a race where the streets of Monte Carlo turned into a slippery water park, drivers spun out like synchronized swimmers, and Max emerged as the soggy superhero. We have a special guest this time, Gaurav Jain, a longtime fan of the sp...
May 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 68
The 2023 Miami GP was a cringefest, with the fake marina still pretending to be a real one and a WWE style driver introduction. But hey, at least we got to see some awesome racing action on the track! Verstappen widened his lead in the championship, while Perez kept nipping at his heels. There were no big bangs, but it was still a blast to watch. In this episode we discuss: Where is my Chipotle! 🌯 KMag the unsung hero of the race Verstappen annihilates the entire field Alonso is getting paid to...
May 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 67
Welcome to F1 Fanfiction Podcast! We have a third host today, Geet, who runs an Instagram channel @f1withgeet. We share our thoughts about the snooze fest that was the 2023 Azerbaijan GP and the new weekend format which included a sprint day! In this episode we discuss: T15 got the most action. Charles subscribes to the Barney Stinson way Max vs George go gloves off after the sprint Can Perez give a proper fight for the Championship? Alonso coaching while driving Camera man’s sole job is looking...
May 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to F1 Demolition Derby edition here at Australian GP! With 3 Red Flags, 1 Safety Car and 1 VSC, FIA decided to throw the kitchen sink at the audience, but were you entertained? We saw a surprise comeback by Mercedes, yet another heartbreak for Ferrari, more sheer dominance by Red Bull and only 12 cars finishing the race! In this Episode: Australian GP Celebrates Red Flag Day The demolition derby 💥 Why do Haas cars break so easily? The French revolution ::strikes:: again. ✊ FIA creates a...
Apr 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 65
We have a return guest in this episode none other than Shayan Roy! We tried to do something special this episode as this was the first episode we recorded in-person. But of course, as it was our first go, we had some technical difficulties. So please bear with us as we did not meet the mark with the audio quality, but we hope we make up for it by making you laugh. So, join us as we discuss about the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP! In this episode we discuss: The Aston Martin conspiracy Beating a dead hor...
Mar 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 64
Join us as us as we break down the first race of the 2023 F1 season in Bahrain, where Max Verstappen showed everyone who’s boss and Fernando Alonso proved that age is just a number. While it was a boring race for the most part, Alonso came to the rescue and gave us some good action. In this episode we discuss: A man parks his car on the side of the road. Aston Martin becomes the new RBR C team Mercedes still having a bad time 🥲 The Aston Martin circle jerk “Yes Bye Bye” – Old Man Alonso 👋 Ferr...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 63
IT IS RACE WEEK!!! 🏎️ Welcome to F1 Fanfiction, where we have a special episode featuring two amazing guests, Desiree and Virginia, who run the popular @formula1_twins Instagram account. In this episode, we will be discussing the liveries and aero designs of all the F1 teams for the 2023 season and sharing our thoughts and opinions. Our guests, Desiree and Virginia, share their unique experience of attending a livery launch for Alpine. Together with our guests, we will be taking an in-depth loo...
Mar 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 62
Welcome to a brand-new episode of F1 Fanfiction, where we delve into the world of Formula E and the recent Hyderabad ePrix. This was the first FIA grade event held in India after the exit of F1 from India. The Hyderabad ePrix took place on the streets of the city, which provided a unique challenge for the drivers. The track was technical and demanding, making it a real test of skill and agility for the competitors. In this episode Akash delves into his experience of meeting the Team Principle of...
Feb 21, 2023•39 min•Ep. 61
We are back after a long (much needed) break! And boy we missed each and every one of you! We are back with the first episode of 2023 with a Fireside chat with Shameem Fahath, where he shared his passion and expertise in motorsports photography. Shameem offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of motorsports photography and the challenges that come with capturing the adrenaline-fueled moments of high-speed racing. He discussed his favorite tracks, the gear he uses, and the importance of prep...
Feb 10, 2023•43 min•Ep. 60
This was a finale not about any championships but basically a celebration of Sebastian Vettel, a man who is loved across the paddoc and is probably the most wholesome person on the grid. With this race we conclude an era of F1! In this episode we discuss: Danke Seb! Reminiscing Vettel So many goodbyes 😭 Who will the internet bully now? Whats going on in Alpha Tauri Locker rooms The Baggett team 🥐 All controversy fizzles out Cant wait for 2023! Subscribe to our Newsletter for more exclusive F1 ...
Nov 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 59
And we are back at Interlagos for the 2022 Brazilian GP. I like to call this the most interesting boring race of the season. With so much drama that just put the entire K-Drama industry out of buisness. In this episode we discuss: Ricciardo’s Penalty Pursuit 🤥 A few too many races? The indestructible Ferrari 🤔 Max on his worst behavior Papa Perez Angry walking towards Max 🤬 Mercedes’s Resurrection from dead 😵 FIA forgets Tsunoda A little piece of plastic Vs Ferrari, who wins? Subscribe to ou...
Nov 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 58
Fiesta de la Siesta, the mexican slumber party is what we like to call the 2022 Mexican GP. While this was a total snoozefest with almost no action, there was still always this hint of tension in the air with strategies. In this episode we discuss: Fiesta De La Siesta 🌶️💃🏽 Wind Tunnel What? Wind Tunnel Who? 🤔 Rob the Rich! Crank the Volume up to 11! The ghost of old Ricciardo 👻 Alonso Shit Stirring again 🍆 measuring competition Hint of tension in the air Gasly close to a race ban! 🚫 Anton...
Nov 02, 2022•40 min•Ep. 57
We return to Circuit of the Americas the 2nd race in the US on the F1 calendar. We saw another dominant performance from the Max camp where Red Bull clenched the World Constructors Championship after 8 long years! From Flying cars to messed up pit stops, made the US GP a lot more entertaining that most people had imagined. In this episode we discuss: Record Braking Crowds at COTA!! Inspector Hamilton 🔍 Mad Mad Seb Vettel Track Invasion!! Alonso’s Airtime ✈️ Whose Faults was it anyway? American ...
Oct 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 56
We return to Suzuka International Circuit after 3 years and the rain gods had decided that we will have a very wet race. After a lot of waiting, we saw an exciting 45 min sprint which gave us the 2022 World Champion, Max Verstappen! In this Epiosde we discuss: Max sitting outside the principal’s office 🏫 5 min race next? What the Tuck was that Fruck doing? 🚒 Kieren to McLaren next? Ocon yet again defends like a lion F1 X MMA 🥊 Everyone hates the wets Two old people fight at the finish line 🧓...
Oct 12, 2022•54 min•Ep. 55
The Singpore GP was the perfect culmunation of drama, emotions, heartbreaks, and triumph. We return to marina bay after a 2 year gap and boy did it deliver with not only an amazing race but a nailbiting qualification session as well. Perez came out on the top in the intense battle for the lead with Charles hunting him down for a good chunk of the race. While max was stuck at the back of the grid with some mistakes of his own and some of the team. In this episode we discuss: Perez’s wife in shamb...
Oct 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 54
Max and Red Bull continue their campaign of domination at Monza, the temple of speed at 2022 Italian GP. No matter what Ferrari did, the hard pill to swallow is that Max was just unstoppable at Monza. This race was also the debut of Nyck de Vries who gained half of all the points Williams has earned in a single race and completely humiliating Latifi in the process. To keep this podcast independent, we depend on your support, kindly consider donating to keep our lights on at: https://www.buymeaco...
Sep 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 53
We return to the land of orange army for the 2022 Dutch GP. Yet another win for Max Verstappen, and yet another clown show by the prancing horse. The Mercedes camp is back and giving a tough time to the Red Bulls. Listen to the full episode for our take on whether Mercedes were the new clowns this race? 🤡 In this episode we discuss: 2021 Dejavu Bottas gets his revenge on Mercedes Mercedes climbing up the ranks 🪜 The Horse circus continues Mattia writes for F1 Fanfiction 📝 Max Performance Why ...
Sep 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 52
We return to Spa Francochamps after 2 years for the 2022 Belgium GP, yes we do not count last year as a race. Another race and Charles is still shit out of luck, while max was in complete beast mode and walking to his victory. Absolutely stunning dominance by the Red Bull camp. While the race itself was somewhat boring, we did get some good wheel to wheel action through the race. Today joining us as the 3rd host is, Dyanne Haagsman, who is a F1 and Bottas superfan and is a F1 content creator. We...
Aug 31, 2022•56 min•Ep. 51
First and foremost, we want to thank all our listeners for sticking with us for 50 episodes! Yes, you heard that right this is our 50th Episode and we want to gift something special to you! We have an incredibly special guest today with us, none other than the world’s youngest contender in the W Series, Juju Noda . And joining her will be her father, coach, mentor, Hideki Noda, who has participated in various racing categories like F1, Le Mans, IndyCar! This was truly an amazing episode where Hi...
Aug 19, 2022•31 min•Ep. 50
Akshay Gupta is a racing car driver turned entrepreneur. Akshay has spent his early years trying to become a racing driver and participating in several different racing formats. He became an entrepreneur to support his racing career and soon discovered his love for entrepreneurship. He has founded Quixote now renamed as Scouto (acquired by Spinny). This is a very different episode where we talk about various topics ranging from Akshay’s early racing career, his experience with starting a busines...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 49
The 2022 Hungarian GP was yet again abysmal for Ferrari and Max came out on the top from P10 with a spin as well! The Ferrari camp is just not able to get their act together this season. While Ferrari completely bottled it Mercedes was able to completely capitalize on Ferrari's misfortune and get that double podium! This episode is a specail one, we have a 3rd host with us today, Roberto Baldea, who is a F1 content creator. Roberto is a die hard fan of F1, and has attended every Canadian GP! He ...
Aug 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 48
The 2022 French GP was another great race at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Ferrari handed off the tradition of messing up to their drivers this race and Max is handed yet another victory. Mercedes got the best result so far with a 2-3! Listen to the full episode to find out what happened to Sergio at VSC restart and why was Max so confident about everyone suffering from front left degradation. In this episode: Ferrari: Next Year ™️ Don’t beat a dead horse 😵 Sainz stuck in a time loop Perez caught wi...
Jul 26, 2022•39 min•Ep. 47
This episode is a special one because we have a celebrity on the show. Craig Scarborough aka @ScarbsTech is in the house. Craig Scarboroughis an institution of technical knowledge in F1. He hosts the F1's official Tech Talk show on F1TV and has been an lifelong F1 fan too! He is the "go to" person for tech in F1 and has been a powerhouse on Twitter answering everyone's questions. The 2022 Austrian GP sees some great battles. The Ferrari of Charles wins but other other Ferrari ends up in literal ...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
