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WTF1 Podcast

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The F1 podcast for the fans. Join James and Ash for the WTF1 Podcast, where F1 fandom is taken to the next level as they discuss the latest F1 news, rumours and controversy, in and out of the paddock!

Episodes

"No Rookie Is Having A Bad 2023 Season?!" - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre Harrison is back with Charley Williams for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! And on this edition, we get some of the spiciest takes yet - Is Mercedes one upgrade away from a Championship? Is Carlos Sainz unfairly targeted? And amazingly, is no rookie actually having a bad season? Listen in for our thoughts!

Jun 28, 202347 min

Ricciardo To AlphaTauri? Should F1 Hire From IndyCar? Q+A and F1 Austria 2023 Preview!

Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back to answer some of your fan questions in the week leading up to the Austrian Grand Prix. Including, should Daniel Ricciardo come back to AlphaTauri? Should Alex Palou head to F1 from IndyCar? And are the Cost Cap changes working? All that and more on the WTF1 Podcast! Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use WTF1 to save 20% at rhone.com/WTF1 Download the MoneyGram app on Android or iOS and use the code WINBIGUK when you send money for a chance to win a dr...

Jun 26, 202347 min

"This Is One Of The Most Boring Seasons Ever..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre Harrison and Hannah Atkinson are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, and on this edition, we talk about Lance Stroll's future after a poor showing on home soil, whether or not F1 should have a "Testing Race", and whether is this one of the most boring seasons ever seen in F1! Listen in now! Convert your digital currency to cash and back again! Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwallets

Jun 21, 202345 min

Ferrari actually had a good strategy?! - 2023 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Review

The 2023 F1 Canadian Grand Prix was full of plenty of talking points, from Ferrari actually getting a strategy right. Alex Albon's defensive masterclass & 3 world champions on the podium! Enjoy The WTF1 Post race podcast hosted by Harry Benjamin & Callan O'Keeffe with guest Adam Sanderson (Devon Butler), as they review the Canadian GP. Go to HelloFresh.com/wtf16 and use code wtf16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!...

Jun 20, 202347 min

"Alpine Will Overtake Ferrari By The End Of 2023" - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre Harrison returns with Hannah Atkinson for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! In this week's episode, can Verstappen win every race left on the calendar on merit? Will Lando Norris ultimately go winless in his career? And can Alpine close in on Ferrari by the end of the season? All that and more in a post-Spain, HTW!

Jun 14, 202349 min

Who In F1 Should Try Le Mans? + Canada F1 2023 Preview!

Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe to break down Ferrari's first win at Le Mans since 1965 and ponder who they'd like to see from F1 make the leap over and give the legendary Triple Crown event a go! Plus, a preview of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. Is there anyone who can stop Max Verstappen? This episode was brought to you by MoneyGram! Convert your digital currency to cash and back again. Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwallets...

Jun 12, 202339 min

"Verstappen WON'T Go For Eight Championships..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre Harrison is back with Charley for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, the show with your hot takes, and our even hotter opinions! In this edition, we talk if Charles Leclerc might head to Aston Martin, and a pair of big takes on Max Verstappen... one thinking early retirement, and the other think if he's the GOAT already? Listen in now and see what Dre and Charley thinks!

Jun 07, 202347 min

The Verstappen dominance continues - 2023 F1 Spanish Grand Prix Review

The 2023 F1 Spanish Grand Prix was one of the easiest drives Max Verstappen will ever have, however there were plenty of things to discuss going on behind him. Enjoy The WTF1 Post race podcast hosted by Harry Benjamin & Callan O'Keeffe with guest Antonia Rankin, as they review the Spanish GP. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/wtf1 today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by Moneygram. Convert your digital currency to cash and back again. Le...

Jun 05, 202346 min

"Alonso Is Being Flattered By Stroll" - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre Harrison is back with Hannah for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday where we answer the WTF1 Audience's hottest F1 takes! In this edition, is Fernando Alonso being flattered by Lance Stroll? Should DRS be banned for making passing too easy? And speaking of which, was Monaco proof we don't need overtakes for a race to be good? Listen in now! This episode is brought to you by Moneygram. Convert your digital currency to cash and back again! Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwallets...

May 31, 202346 min

F2 and WEC Driver Louis Deletraz Answers Your Spicy F1 Hot Takes!

In another exciting new episode of Hot Takes Wednesday, Dre Harrison is joined by former F2 Driver, F1 Tester and now WEC and IMSA Endurance race winner Louis Deletraz to answer your spicy F1 hot takes, including whether Monaco needs to stay on the F1 calendar, whether the super licence system needs fixing on the road to F1, and whether the sport needs points for Driver of the Day and Pole Position! Listen in now! This episode of HTW is sponsored by F1® Clash. It's the definitive F1® motorsport ...

May 24, 202347 min

The Right Thing To Do - The Fallout From Imola's 2023 Cancellation

Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are joined by "Talking Bull" host Nicola Hume to discuss the fallout from Imola's Grand Prix being rightfully cancelled after the horrific recent flooding in Northern Italy. In it, they talk the delays in upgrades for teams like Mercedes and Ferrari, the delay to the Qualifying format experiment and... Valtteri Bottas' cycling tan. Seriously. Listen in!

May 22, 202347 min

"We need 10 races in the USA" - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre and Hannah are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, where we take on the spiciest takes of the WTF1 Audience. This episode of HTW is sponsored by F1® Clash. It's the definitive F1® motorsport manager experience on mobile. Master the art of motorsport race strategy and compete in thrilling 1v1 races with rival Players to become the best F1® team in the world! Download F1® Clash here: https://f1clash.onelink.me/iViG/WTF1...

May 17, 202344 min

We Need To Talk About Charles Leclerc... With Raffaele Marciello!

Harry Benjamin is joined on the WTF1 Podcast with former Ferrari academy and one of the best GT Drivers in the world, Raffaele Marciello to discuss the bad times at Ferrari. Does Charles Leclerc have a problem with his wheel-to-wheel racing? Are Ferrari hiring the right people? And is Fred Vasseur the problem since moving into the team this season? Listen in and find out! Warning: Does contain some strong language.

May 15, 202333 min

F1 Performance Coach Michael Italiano Answers Your Spicy Hot Takes!

In a special edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, Dre sits down with Yuki Tusnoda's Performance coach Michael Italiano to discuss some of your spicest F1 takes! Was he a fan of Miami's vibes and does it have as long-term place on the calendar? Does he think Yuki could be a World Champion some day? Can the Sprint format be saved? All that and more on a very special Hot Takes Wednesday!

May 10, 202347 min

Verstappen Dominates From Ninth - 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix Review

Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keeffe sit with WTF1 Website Editor Charley Williams to break down all the action from the 2023 Miami Grand Prix! Including Max Verstappen winning from 9th on the grid, constructing a Championship without Red Bull, and were the gang a fan of the new Driver Intros? Listen in to find out! These shows are sponsored by MoneyGram and ExpressVPN. Get access to more shows with ExpressVPN. Head to ExpressVPN.com/WTF1 and get three extra months free! Convert your digital curre...

May 08, 202349 min

"Ditch The Sprint Race For One-Shot Qualifying..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre and Charley are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday and on this edition of the show we discuss the fallout from, Baku with some spicy opinions on dropping the Sprint for the old 1-Shot Qualifying, whether F2 and F3 are stealing F1's limelight, and whether the 2023 regulations have had the racing worse! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/wtf1 today to get 10% off your first month.

May 03, 202343 min

Perez The Street King - 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review

New Permanent WTF1 Podcast Hosts Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keeffe are joined by Hannah Atkinson for a review of the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In it, they talk Perez winning on yet another street track, the changes to the Sprint weekend format, Fernando Alonso's eventful weekend on and off the track, and the struggles of Nyck De Vries!

May 01, 202342 min

"Could Aston Martin End Up Like Lotus?" - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre and Hannah are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, where we take on the spicest takes of the WTF1 Audience. In this edition, will Aston Martin end up fading into the midfield again like Lotus did? Will Max actually retire early? And will Taylor Swift show up for Fernando Alonso in Miami? Listen in and find out!

Apr 26, 202340 min

How Tough Is It To Be A Red Bull Junior Driver?

Dre sits down with former Red Bull and Lotus Junior driver Callan O'Keefe to talk about some of the hidden difficulties on making it to F1 as a teenager and junior driver. From karting, to the mental health aspects of the role, as well as how ruthless and competitive it can be. Also, is it a Red Bull-specific problem, or a problem with the industry in general? Visit HelloFresh.com/WTF50 and use code WTF50 for 50% off, plus free shipping on your first box!...

Apr 25, 202334 min

"Could Russell Be The Next Ricciardo?" - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre and Charley are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, where we take on your spiciest opinions. In this edition we ponder on whether Nico Hulkenberg will ever get that elusive podium, and we wonder if George Russell's early career may resemble the decline that Daniel Ricciardo had...

Apr 19, 202340 min

Can Ricciardo and Vettel Make An F1 Comeback?

Dre and Ciaran sit down and weigh up the situations for two of the most popular drivers not on the 2023 grid and ponder if either Daniel Ricciardo or Sebastian Vettel can get back on the grid in the future! Includes talks on their popularity, the potential paths back into F1, and their impact without them in the sport today!

Apr 17, 202343 min

"The FIA Needs To Rewrite The Entire Rule Book..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre and Charley are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, dealing with some of your spiciest F1 opinions. In this episode we discuss whether the FIA needs to dump the entire rulebook and start over, and whether Yuki Tsunoda will end up taking Sergio Perez's seat! Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens at athleticgreens.com/WTF1

Apr 12, 202348 min

"The Stewarding In Australia Was Fine..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre and Ciaran are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, where we talk about your spicest takes! This episode includes a deep dive on the standing restarts in Australia, whether Lando Norris can outscore Charles Leclerc after his awful start, and is Nico Hulkenberg one of the field's most adaptable drivers? This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/wtf1 today to get 10% off your first month!

Apr 05, 202349 min

A Chaotic Ending - 2023 F1 Australian Grand Prix Review

Harry Benjamin is joined by special guests Nicola Hume and Callan O'Keefe to breakdown a rather newsworthy Australian Grand Prix! Including the hour-long finale with Kevin Magnussen's "Red Flag", the Alonso/Sainz crash and Max Verstappen's dominant win (Stop us if you've heard that before!)

Apr 03, 202342 min

"Mick Schumacher Will Never Return To F1..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Dre And Hannah are here for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday and taking on your spiciest F1 opinions! In this episode, is Mick Schumacher never coming back? Will McLaren go three weekends in a row without scoring? And are podium finishes a good stat to determine the greats? Tune in and find out!

Mar 29, 202339 min

How Much Are Mercedes/Ferrari To Blame For Red Bull's 2023 Dominance?

Dre and Ciaran sit down post-Saudi Arabia to discuss the buzz-term of the day amongst F1 fans - Dominance. Red Bull look set to run away with the 2023 season, but how much of it is on Red Bull being so strong, and how much of that is on the struggles of Mercedes and Ferrari behind them? Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens at athleticgreens.com/WTF1 And use the link expressvpn.com/wtf1 to get an extra three months free on a one...

Mar 28, 202350 min

"Hamilton Needs To Move To Red Bull To Win Title #8..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

Charley joins Dre for another episode of Hot Takes Wednesday where they deal with some of your spiciest opinions post-Saudi Arabia! It includes whether Verstappen could win the title if he started on the back in every race, and if Hamilton needs to push for a Red Bull seat if he wants to win an eighth title!

Mar 22, 202340 min

Perez Holds Off Verstappen - 2023 F1 Saudi Arabia Race Review

Harry Benjamin leads the WTF1 Race Review podcast, joined by Dre Harrison and Charley Williams as they review the Saudi Arabian GP. It includes the big WTF moments like Alonso's controversial penalty, and the best, worst and surprises being mentioned in the new WTF1 Podium segment! Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WTF1

Mar 20, 202348 min

"Hamilton Replaces Stroll In 2024..." - Hot Takes Wednesday

After weeks apart, Dre and Ciaran return together for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, where we take on your spicest opinions. Including whether or not Lewis Hamilton Replaces Lance Stroll in 2024, whether everyone should get points in F1, and is Gunther Steiner on a hot seat in Haas?

Mar 15, 202350 min