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Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast

Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast

Eleanor Baillieu & Patricia Valeri-Mellior 153 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

Paddock 43 is a Formula 1 podcast that covers race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions on everything happening on and off the track. Hosted by Eleanor Baillieu and Patricia Valeri-Mellior, it offers a lively take on F1 drama and news.

Episodes

Kimi’s 8th Win, Lando’s Heartbreak & Madrid’s Big Problem
Kimi’s 8th Win, Lando’s Heartbreak & Madrid’s Big Problem Sep 14, 2026 00:27:30 Kimi Antonelli has won Formula One’s first race at the Madring—but should it have been Lando Norris’s victory?Kimi now has an incredible eight wins from his first 38 F1 starts, surpassing George Russell’s seven wins. But after producing one of the best qualifying laps of his career, Lando controlled the Spanish Grand Prix until a badly timed Virtual Safety Car and a seven-second pit stop changed e
EAT YOUR PASTA, YOU WILL DRIVE FASTA: Kimi Wins Monza From P19
EAT YOUR PASTA, YOU WILL DRIVE FASTA: Kimi Wins Monza From P19 Sep 7, 2026 00:19:36 Eat your pasta, you will drive fasta. 🇮🇹The 2026 Italian Grand Prix gave us one of the wildest weekends of the F1 season, with Kimi Antonelli charging from P19 to win his home Grand Prix at Monza and becoming the first Italian driver to win the Italian GP in 60 years.Elle is solo this week to unpack everything that happened at the Temple of Speed: Pierre Gasly's incredible maiden pole for Alpine,
F1 Commentator vs Medical Car Driver: Who Knows F1 Better?
F1 Commentator vs Medical Car Driver: Who Knows F1 Better? Sep 1, 2026 01:16:24 This week, Elle is joined by two legends from very different corners of Formula 1: F1 commentator Cameron Van Den Dungen and FIA Formula 1 Medical Car driver and former Supercars driver Karl Reindler. Cam and Karl are also long-time friends, former neighbours and former radio co-hosts, so this episode quickly turns into story time. We hear how Cam went from racing to calling Formula 1 and working
The Dutch GP Group Chat: Max, Lando, Hamilton & Why Zandvoort Is Really Gone
The Dutch GP Group Chat: Max, Lando, Hamilton & Why Zandvoort Is Really Gone Aug 24, 2026 00:20:08 This week's group chat: Max signs through 2030 then crashes out on Lap 1 of his own final home race, Isack Hadjar breaks his wrist and history repeats itself, Cadillac quietly axes their team principal mid-season, and everyone's calling Lando's title fight "reignited" — except me. Solo episode, recorded from Tuscany because apparently that's where Paddock 43 happens now. TOPICS: 00:00 Cold open
Esme Buxton: Building The Paddock Journal & the Rise of Print in F1
Esme Buxton: Building The Paddock Journal & the Rise of Print in F1 Aug 18, 2026 00:47:52 Esme Buxton didn't come up through motorsport — she came up through fashion, shooting editorials and film sets, until a headshoot with F1 presenter Laura Winter turned into a question she couldn't shake: why doesn't a proper fashion-and-culture magazine for F1 exist? So she built it. In under 18 months, The Paddock Journal went from a Substack to millions of monthly views and a sold-out print annu
The Hungarian GP Fallout + A Huge Paddock 43 Announcement
The Hungarian GP Fallout + A Huge Paddock 43 Announcement Jul 28, 2026 00:25:13 The Hungarian Grand Prix gave us papaya drama, brilliant racing and another painful day to be an Oscar Piastri fan. We unpack the McLaren battle, Lando Norris’ performance, Oscar’s race, Carlos Sainz and the blue-flag controversy, Kimi Antonelli’s casual podium, Aston Martin’s mountain of upgrades and what could happen during F1’s summer break. We also discuss Malaysia’s surprise return to the ca
Solo Ep: Kimi Antonelli's Record-Breaking Season + Spa GP Recap
Solo Ep: Kimi Antonelli's Record-Breaking Season + Spa GP Recap Jul 20, 2026 00:20:15 Pat's away this week, so it's a solo one from Elle. First up, an apology and an explanation: no episode after Silverstone because a certain trackside glamping situation and a David Guetta set got the better of her. From there it's a proper catch-up, Red Bull's factory in Milton Keynes and their NASA-built control room, Goodwood Festival of Speed, the McLaren Technology Centre, and a very stressful
Russell Wins, Ferrari Collapse & Verstappen Sends a Warning | Austrian GP
Russell Wins, Ferrari Collapse & Verstappen Sends a Warning | Austrian GP Jun 29, 2026 00:28:33 The Austrian Grand Prix may have just changed the entire Formula 1 season. George Russell returned to the top step, but the biggest story might actually be Red Bull. After months of chasing Mercedes and Ferrari, Max Verstappen finally had a car capable of fighting for victory again. Is this the comeback we've been waiting for? Meanwhile, Ferrari's highly anticipated upgrade package completely mi
Everyone Wrote Hamilton Off... Then He Won for Ferrari | Barcelona GP Review
Everyone Wrote Hamilton Off... Then He Won for Ferrari | Barcelona GP Review Jun 15, 2026 00:27:08 Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari fairytale finally arrived in Barcelona. The seven-time world champion silenced the critics with his first victory in red, while Kimi Antonelli suffered heartbreak, Williams imploded, and Formula 1 found itself at the centre of another stewarding controversy. This week on Paddock 43, we're unpacking everything from an unforgettable Spanish Grand Prix weekend, including th
Monaco Finally Delivered! Red Flags, DNFs & Antonelli's Title Statement
Monaco Finally Delivered! Red Flags, DNFs & Antonelli's Title Statement Jun 8, 2026 00:30:32 Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead with a dominant Monaco Grand Prix victory, but the result only tells half the story. Verstappen's race ended before it even began, Leclerc suffered more Monaco heartbreak, Russell's disastrous weekend continued and a late red flag turned the final laps into absolute chaos. We break down the biggest winners, losers and championship implications from one
The F1 Rumours Everyone Is Talking About | Liam Lawson, Alexandra Leclerc & Monaco
The F1 Rumours Everyone Is Talking About | Liam Lawson, Alexandra Leclerc & Monaco Jun 1, 2026 00:32:11 Elle is back from NASCAR and we're catching up on everything she experienced behind the scenes before diving into the biggest talking points currently taking over the Formula 1 world. This week we discuss the online speculation surrounding Liam Lawson and Hannah St. John, the rumours involving Alexandra Leclerc, and why fans can't stop talking about the Leclerc family right now. We also celebrat
Russell Robbed, Antonelli Dominates & McLaren Implode | Canada GP 2026
Russell Robbed, Antonelli Dominates & McLaren Implode | Canada GP 2026 May 26, 2026 00:17:48 The Canadian Grand Prix delivered absolute chaos, and this week I’m flying solo to break it all down. Mercedes had the fastest car all weekend, but somehow walked away with heartbreak after George Russell’s race-leading car failed on lap 30, handing victory straight to teammate Kimi Antonelli. Four wins in a row, 43 points clear in the championship, and suddenly the 19-year-old looks unstoppable.

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