With one race left in the F1 Academy 2023 calendar, Betty and Christian take a look at the season so far. They're joined by regular co-host Chloe Grant for an catch-up including incredibly honest insight into her crash in Monza and her recovery on and off the track. We also hear from series commentator Harry Benjamin who gives us an overview of how successful the series has been and what the future could hold for the F1 Academy drivers and the teams around them. Thank you for your input to the s...
Aug 11, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We've reached the half way point in the Formula 1 2023 season! It's been a wild six months so Betty, Christian and Greg pick apart the action on and off the track so far with the help of McLaren's Director of Race Strategy Randy Singh, who takes us inside the team's return to form and the super strict rules around F1's summer break shutdown. And it wouldn't be The Fast and The Curious without some of our listeners reserve drivers, so we're joined by our first non-driver guest Ellie and resident ...
Aug 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
A wet and dry weekend in Belgium threw up some interesting moments on the track for Betty and Christian to dive into (Greg's *still* at the cricket). Max Verstpappen's dominance, McLaren's rollercoaster weekend, points on Lewis Hamilton's licence all make the agenda. There's also a LOAD of listener questions, a solid rant from Christian for the first time on the podcast and a look at what's next for Alpine as team principal Otmar Szafnauer leaves the paddock. Thank you for your input to the show...
Jul 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 36
When an in-form Oscar Piastri comes calling for a race preview ahead of his favourite track of the year in Belgium you don't say no. Greg interrupts an afternoon at the cricket to assemble to the team (and bizarrely Gregg Wallace) for a catch-up with the Australian rookie. He fills us in on his huge results at Silverstone and in Hungary and what it feels like to at the front of the filed racing drivers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton who he's been watching his whole life. Thank you for yo...
Jul 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We always love listener input, but sometimes it leaves us stunned. When Peter and Denva told us us they'd not only kissed the track (Ann) in Hungary but had gone all out and humped an apex we had to find out more. So we get a full debrief from their antics on the Hungaroring, as well as a look back at the on-track action from this weekend's Grand Prix. There's also a few team debates on result spoiler ettiequte and if Max Verstappen should have his trophy replaced after it was smashed by Lando. ...
Jul 25, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
As it's announced that legend of the sport Daniel Ricciardo will be replacing Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri Greg, Betty and Christian take a look at why it's such a big deal and what it means for the rest of the season. There's also a look back at Silverstone with messages from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as well as a catch up with a fan who spent the weekend at their first ever live Grand Prix. Thank you for your input to the show. Send any questions for the drivers or the team to fastandcurio...
Jul 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Brace yourselves for a full debrief of the 2023 British Grand Prix as Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton join Max Verstappen on the podium. With Lando's McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri taking fourth place there's so much for the team to discuss! But with Greg having to leave Silverstone as soon as the chequered flag is waved, Eurovision legend and fellow F1 fan Sam Ryder steps in to join the team to discuss one of the most memorable races of the season so far. As well as a race debrief, the team loo...
Jul 10, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The Saturday of Silverstone was big day for The Fast And The Curious in so many ways. After a live outing for the first time, Greg Christian and Betty witness friends of the podcast Lando Norris and Oscar Pistari qualify second and third for the British Grand Prix. They head to the McLaren hub to soak up some of the atmosphere before seizing an opportunity to kiss it Anne on the starting grid at Silverstone. Roll on race day! Thank you for your input to the show. Send any questions for the drive...
Jul 08, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 31
As Silverstone rolls on we're joined by F1 legend Mika Häkkinen for a crash course in team management and getting the best out of drivers... The only issue is that our own Team Principal Greg James hasn't made it to Silverstone because of his car breaking down en route! Betty steps up to the plate to take on an F1 Manager challenge before her and Christian check in with the crowd after free practice two. Once Greg's car plays ball he's reunited with the team for a catch up at the campsite to tak...
Jul 08, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The Fast and The Curious have landed at Silverstone! And just hours after getting on site, Betty and Christian bumped into McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for a welcome to the British Grand Prix. They give us an insight into the F1 travelling circus and how a weekend look sand feels for the the drivers. There's also a bit of exclusive McLaren Neeeeews and the duo explain why Silverstone is such a special place for the drivers. Keep an eye on this feed for everything we get up to as Greg...
Jul 06, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
As we enter what Christian calls "Christmas week" in the F1 calendar, the team reveal the show's plans for the British Grand Prix! From live podcasts to Team Principal bootcamps, we'll be all over Silverstone across the weekend with appearances on stages and around the circuit from Thursday to Sunday, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the highlights. And get in touch with any chant you want to hear across the weekend! This episode also features a look back at the action from Austr...
Jul 04, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
As the F1 season heads towards Austria, Alex Albon returns to the show to discuss his best result of year so far in Canada and what the coming races have in store for Williams. With Betty and Greg on other sporting duties, Christian is joined to speak to Alex by reserve driver Nick direct from Washington DC. After catching up with Alex, Christian and Alex discuss Ryan Reynolds and co becoming shareholders in Alpine and preview this week's Grand Prix. Thank you for your input to the show. Send an...
Jun 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It's the return of F1 Academy driver Chloe Grant! Betty, Christian and Greg catch up with the 17-year-old about how the start of the season at ART is benefitting her career and what the series is aiming to do for female drivers and teams behind-the-scenes. Plus, Chloe also tells the team about her first fan interaction outside of the grid and everybody chips in as they try to suss out who would win if all the F1 drivers on the grid raced in identical cars like the teams do in the F1 Academy. Tha...
Jun 22, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Betty and Christian join Greg back in his garden for a Canadian Grand Prix debrief. As well as all the action on the track, they take a look at the emerging driver transfer rumours and discuss Greg's worlds colliding as Oscar Piastri reveals his childhood cricketing past. Pit lane locations and tyre warmers are covered in this week's listeners questions and there's a catch-up with our Canadian correspondent Anne, where the chat turns to how passionately certain F1 fans feel about the sport. Than...
Jun 21, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
With Greg and Christian away (an HR oversight from the Team Principal) Betty was almost left to present the podcast solo. That was until the first ever Fast and The Curious reserve driver stepped up to the plate. Gemma pitched the idea of listeners helping out and co-hosting during our F1 Fone-In back in May, so Greg gave her the call up. Her and Betty discuss all things Canadian GP, Le Mans 24-hour race, news from the F1 Academy and of course Toto Wolff impressions. Having previously promised t...
Jun 15, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This episode sees Christian taking a solo mission to Red Bull HQ. He obviously bumped into Christian Horner and a whole wall of trophies but he was there as part of his work as an ambassador for Racing Pride, a group dedicated to making motorsport a more comfortable space for LGBTQ+ people and allies. Christian discusses the work that's going on behind the scenes at some of the biggest teams in the sport with Greg and Betty, and the team look at the steps that can be taken to make F1 a more incl...
Jun 09, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
As Christian and his voice recover from an impressive hangover, he joins Betty to go through the key talking points from the Barcelona Grand Prix. There's a pat on the back for Max Verstappen and Red Bull as they step closer and closer to sporting greatness, a look at what Mercedes' impressive weekend could mean for the rest of the season and a chance for Betty to make sure Christian remembers he predicted a rain-affected race. Team Principal Greg also joins the team from outside the vets to loo...
Jun 04, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
There's been a lot to unpack across the F1 world in the last seven days. From flying cars and McLaren news (with a new theme tune), to Honda headlines and a look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix; Betty, Christian and Greg have got you covered. There is of course also room for a brand you listener-created game and a deep dive into Christian's F1 history notebook. Would you expect anything less? As always, thanks for your input to the show. Send any questions for the drivers or the team to fastandc...
Jun 01, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The double World Champion and current championship leader has added his name to the list of Fast and Curious co-hosts. Max Verstappen joins Betty and Christian from Monaco to look back at his journey to the pinnacle of Formula One and what keeps him motivated to stay at the top. From convincing his mum to let him get his first go-kart, to realising how bloody good he is (Betty's words) and dominating the sport Max breaks down how it feels to be part of a world-beating team and what it takes to k...
May 26, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Betty and Christian are off to McLaren HQ for a chat with CEO Zak Brown. With so many listeners getting in touch with questions about how F1 could be more environmentally friendly and McLaren launching a sustainability report, it felt as good a time as any to find out if the sport can really go green. Of course there's also room for a tour of the McLaren site (including a look at one at where they actually build F1 cars) and the team finding out if Lando Norris has to let the boss win when they ...
May 24, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to the first ever Fast & Curious F1 Fone-In! Betty and Christian join Greg and his dog Barney in the garden and open the phone lines to listeners and unsung F1 heroes. Along the way Christian is revisited by our resident Year 9 Geography quizzers, the team are introduced to Charles Leclerc's (and Greg James') piano skills and meet one of the key brains in McLaren's F1 race team during Greg's latest game What Do You Do? As always, thanks for your input to the show. Send any questions ...
May 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join the team back in Greg's garden as they dive back into the calls for the second part of the inaugural F1 Fone-In. The thoughts, feelings and gin are flowing fast as Greg, Betty and Christian catch up with Ellie, who started her Formula One journey this season after hearing the podcast. They also meet Mica from Perth (who grew up round the corner from Daniel Ricciardo), veteran Silverstone race-maker Lauren and Robyn who is leading the charge at a British Grand Prix hen-do. There's also a sur...
May 18, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Christian is back from Miami with tales from the Pit Lane - including door stepping Roger Federer, Vin Diesel and Christian Horner, all while successfully avoiding getting run over! Throw in LL Cool J and will.i.am rocking the Paddock, some live radio and getting to talk to all the drivers and it's fair to say he's had a good weekend. Plus a full debrief of events on the track in Miami as Max Verstappen got back to winning ways. As always, thanks for your input to the show. Send any questions fo...
May 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Christian is in America ahead of the 2023 Miami Grand Prix and has secured a trio of Fast and Curious regulars! He catches up with Greg and Betty for a whistle-stop tour as F1 circus as it descends on Florida featuring the state's very own Logan Sargeant, Lando Norris (who has just bumped into Vin Diesel, obviously) and some incredible pet updates from Alex Albon. If that wasn't enough for our favourite professional F1 enthusiast, there's also a huge treat waiting on the track for Christian at t...
May 05, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The team look back(u) on a fairly tame race in Azerbaijan with some of the slightly more interesting points from across the weekend including street race tourism, how the new sprint race format went down and what the results mean for the championship. Christian, Betty and Greg also look at how the race went for the Fast and Curious regulars and review the action of the first weekend of the F1 Academy featuring the latest co-host Chloe Grant. And in breaking news Christian is off to Miami for the...
Apr 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The full squad are back and joined by a BRAND NEW driver co-host! Chloe Grant will be launching her F1 Academy campaign with ART Grand Prix in Austria this weekend, and tells us all about her journey so far before the series gets going. She's also joined by her mum Sharon who gives us the honest answer of how Chloe reacted to being asked to join the championship. There's also time for a round-up of F1 gossip before the season gets underway again, which of course feature Lewis Hamilton's interest...
Apr 26, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
George Russell (aka Curious George as he like to call himself on the podcast) is back for a catch-up with Betty and Christian during the early break in the season. He fills us in on everything he's been up to during his down time including meeting Novak Djokovic and checking in with the rest of the Mercedes team to plot out their return to racing in Baku. There's also some listener questions that give us an insight into George's singing ability and having meals cooked by Alex Albon's mum. Plus, ...
Apr 21, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Oscar Piastri returns on co-hosting duties to fill the team in on his debut home grand prix in Australia. With the race taking place a stone's throw away from his parents' house, Oscar tells Betty, Christian and Greg about returning home as part of the Formula One circus. From his nan cooking for the whole McLaren team to meeting a grid kid called Oscar(?!) and what went down in the driver WhatsApp group after the chaos in Melbourne it's another busy catch up with the rookier driver. Along the w...
Apr 07, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What the HELL just happened? With Betty on other sporting duties, Greg and Christian try to make sense of the Melbourne mayhem. From red flags and listener questions, to fireballs, drunken listener voice notes and a review from our Melbourne correspondent they cover some serious ground. As always, thank you for all your input to the show. Send any questions for the drivers or the team to fastandcurious@acast.com. You can also find us on TikTok ( @thefastandthecuriouspod ) and Instagram ( @fastcu...
Apr 02, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week Greg, Christian and Betty look ahead to the third race of the season in Australia with listener questions, some pretty bold predictions and Team Principle James keeps his drivers in check with an Australian geography lesson from new friends of the show F1,2,3,4. Along the way Betty plots to get her F1 simulator revenge, Christian is beaten (!!) by some teen Formula One fans and there's serious office chair delivery drama, obviously. As always, thank you for all your input to the show. ...
Mar 29, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
