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Fast & Loose: F1®

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If you’re just watching the race, you’re doing it wrong! Fast & Loose: F1® is where the world of Formula 1 collides with comedian Will Arnett for his hilarious and shockingly insightful commentary immediately following the checkered flag. After each race, Will is joined by F1 legend Mika Häkkinen and rotating co-hosts, Michelle Beadle, Katie Osborne, and The Kid Mero as they bring you post-race recaps and analysis, dive deep into all of the drama and cat fighting between the teams, chat with the drivers, and take listener calls to answer all of your burning questions, like which driver would make the best roommate? And the worst.

Episodes

2022 F1 Season Wrap Up | 14

One week after the final race of the F1 season in Abu Dhabi, we review some of the key moments from Formula 1 in 2022. We discuss the fortunes of the big three teams and how we think they will fare in the 2023 season. Will Red Bull continue their dominance? Will Binotto leave Ferrari? And will the new Mercedes car change their fortunes? At the end of the show, the team nominates some highlights of the year, including our favorite race, the biggest shocks and craziest moments. Download AMP from t...

Nov 29, 202237 minEp. 14

Post-Race from The Abu Dhabi GP | 13

Once again it’s victory for Verstappen and heartbreak for Hamilton at the Yas Marina Circuit, as the Fast & Loose team brings you all the action from the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022.  With the season all but wrapped up ahead of Sunday, headlines largely focused on an event outside the race, as the sport bid farewell to F1 legend Sebastian Vettel, who took part in his last race in an F1 car ahead of his retirement. That being said, the race itself did not disappoin...

Nov 21, 202240 minEp. 13

Post-Race from The São Paulo GP | 12

The Interlagos Circuit never disappoints! The Formula 1 Heineken São Paulo Grand Prix once again delivered a thrilling race from start to finish. It had it all... a 1st lap crash cruelly ended K-Mag's weekend early, after his surprise pole position going into the sprint race. The early drama set the tone... we had in-fighting at Red Bull, a valiant comeback from Charles Leclerc, and a 'driver of the day' performance from Lewis Hamilton. However, the main story was Mercedes' George Russell, claim...

Nov 14, 202247 minEp. 12

Preview of The Brazil GP | 11

After a weekend off, Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the penultimate race of the 2022 season. In this bonus episode, we preview the Brazil Grand Prix (a much-watch race on the F1 calendar) at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace  in  Interlagos . Sammy James speaks to F1 journalist and member of 'The Race' podcast Edd Straw and hears his thoughts on the historic circuit. Michelle Beadle and The Kid Mero also catch up with Pierre Gasly on the prospect of an all-French Alpine line-up for 2023, H...

Nov 07, 202248 minEp. 11

Post-Race from The Mexico City GP | 10

It wasn't a classic, but Mexico City was in full party mode for the third-to-last grand prix of the season. We were there to witness Max Verstappen make history, as he became the first driver EVER to win 14 grand prixs in a single season. The home crowd was desperate for a Sergio 'Checo' Perez win, but the Mexican had to settle for a third place finish. Daniel Ricciardo produced one of his best drives of the season, Ferrari ran a race of their own, and Mercedes had a race littered with technical...

Oct 31, 202257 minEp. 10

Post-Race from The USA GP | 9

What a race! Following the sad news of the death of former Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, Max Verstappen set a Formula 1 record previously set by two of the sport's GOATs (Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel) of 13 race wins in a single season - clinching the first Constructors Championship for Red Bull since 2013. COTA delivered a race that had twists, turns, and crashes right from the very beginning. Carlos Sainz spun out from pole position going into turn 1 after colliding with Georg...

Oct 24, 202258 minEp. 9

Preview of The USA GP | 8

After a short break, Formula 1 heads from the far east to America for two races in the USA and Mexico. In this bonus episode, we preview the USA Grand Prix (a favorite for fans and drivers alike) at the 'modern classic' Circuit of the Americas, with its thrilling track and party atmosphere! Sammy James speaks to F1 journalist and member of 'The Race' podcast Scott Mitchell-Malm and hears his thoughts on Austin, Will Arnett interviews hot US F1 prospect Logan Sergeant, and Michelle Beadle catches...

Oct 17, 202232 minEp. 8

Post-Race from The Japanese GP | 7

Just when you think this sport couldn’t get any more dramatic…  Utter chaos from a rain-drenched Suzuka Circuit as Max Verstappen is crowned back-to-back Formula 1 World Champion! While the dutchman's Championship is thoroughly well-deserved after a consistently brilliant season, few could have predicted the circumstances in which he would be crowned champion. Verstappen claimed his twelfth win of the season at the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix with ease, after a lengthy red-flag due ...

Oct 10, 202252 minEp. 7

Post-Race from The Singapore GP | 6

Well, that was certainly something! Sergio Perez wins the Singapore Grand-Prix after a dramatic race that was delayed by a giant rainstorm approximately one hour before the scheduled start. Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Michelle Beadle, and producer Sammy James as they cover all the action from the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix. In this episode, recorded live in the paddock in Singapore, the team react to all the big talking points from the race. They discuss whether Checo...

Oct 03, 202252 minEp. 6

Preview of The Singapore GP | 5

After a well-earned three week break, Formula 1 heads to the far east for two races in Singapore and Japan. In this bonus episode, Sammy James previews the Singapore Grand Prix, the famous street circuit where the race takes place at night in immense heat and humidity. He gets the thoughts of F1TV's Will Buxton and two-time world champion Mika Häkkinen on what makes this circuit so demanding, yet so special. We also hear from some of the drivers on how they plan on tackling the race. Download AM...

Sep 26, 202220 minEp. 5

The Life of a F1 Team Principal | 4

You've seen them anxiously watching the races from the pit wall, and you've probably heard them on Drive to Survive, but what really is the day-to-day role of an F1 team principal? In this bonus episode, Sammy James sits down with Frédéric Vasseur, the Team Principal of Alfa Romeo Racing. They discuss what everyday is like for somebody running a Formula 1 outfit, both on and off track. Frédéric also shares his thoughts on his two drivers; the experienced Valtteri Bottas and rookie driver Zhou Gu...

Sep 19, 202220 minEp. 4

Post-Race from The Italian GP | 3

Another dramatic race! At the home of Ferrari, Max Verstappen won his fifth consecutive Grand Prix in front of the tifosi (Ferrari fans) at Monza. He's now just a whisker away from securing a second Drivers' World Championship. Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Katie Osborne, Michelle Beadle, and producer George Cooper as they cover all the action from the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix. They review all the talking points, including a debate about the anticlimactic safety car ending. We als...

Sep 12, 202256 minEp. 3

Post-Race from The Dutch GP | 2

It was a rollercoaster weekend by the sea in the Netherlands, as the Orange Army left elated when their hometown hero Max Verstappen won a dramatic Dutch Grand-Prix at Zandvoort. It was the championship leader's tenth win this season, but Max certainly didn't have it all his own way. He profited from some well-timed safety cars, poor strategy from Mercedes, and a catastrophic pit stop by Ferrari. Join Will Arnett, Mika Häkkinen, Michelle Beadle, Katie Osborne, and producer George Cooper as they ...

Sep 05, 202259 minEp. 2

Post-Race from The Belgian GP | 1

What a way to start Fast & Loose: F1®! Belgium’s Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps’ beautiful scenery and undulating track, which has (almost) as many twists and turns as the Oscar Piastri saga, makes it a favorite for F1 fans and drivers alike – and what a race! Max Verstappen eased his way to victory despite starting 14th on the grid due to an engine penalty. 'The Flying Dutchman' is simply unstoppable right now and finished ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to ...

Aug 29, 202248 minEp. 1

Introducing: Fast & Loose: F1®

If you’re just watching the race, you’re doing it wrong! Fast & Loose: F1® is where the world of Formula 1 collides with comedian Will Arnett for his hilarious and shockingly insightful commentary immediately following the checkered flag. After each race, Will is joined by F1 legend Mika Häkkinen and rotating co-hosts, Michelle Beadle, Katie Osborne, and The Kid Mero as they bring you post-race recaps and analysis, dive deep into all of the drama and cat fighting between the teams, chat with...

Aug 24, 20222 min