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Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast

Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast

Eleanor Baillieu & Patricia Valeri-Mellior 153 Episodes Jul 20, 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

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.
Canada GP Preview with a side of Charles Leclerc's Yacht, Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian and the Gucci Alpine F1 team
Canada GP Preview with a side of Charles Leclerc's Yacht, Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian and the Gucci Alpine F1 team May 19, 2026 00:26:10 The 2026 F1 season keeps delivering headlines and we’re unpacking all of it ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli arrives in Montreal leading the championship after an unbelievable three wins from three pole positions at just nineteen years old. Ferrari is reportedly reverse-engineering its own car after a “soul-destroying” Miami weekend. Max Verstappen spent 24 hours driving a Mercedes
Sarah Kaye on Becoming an F1 Creator + Inside the Miami GP with the FIA
Sarah Kaye on Becoming an F1 Creator + Inside the Miami GP with the FIA May 14, 2026 00:50:46 This week on the Paddock 43, Pat sits down (virtually) with American F1 content creator Sarah Kaye for a fun and candid chat all about her journey into Formula 1 and the world of motorsport content creation. Sarah opens up about how she first fell in love with the sport, what inspired her to start creating F1 content online, and how her platform has grown within the motorsport space. The pair als
Antonelli Is UNSTOPPABLE. McLaren was SO close | Miami GP 2026 Review with Danii Clarkson
Antonelli Is UNSTOPPABLE. McLaren was SO close | Miami GP 2026 Review with Danii Clarkson May 4, 2026 00:37:38 Kimi Antonelli just won his THIRD race in a row at the Miami Grand Prix 2026 and he's only 19 years old. McLaren brought their biggest upgrades, Lando Norris led the race, and they STILL couldn't beat Mercedes. We break it down exactly why. This week on Paddock 43, we're deep in the Miami GP 2026 race review: Antonelli's record-breaking hat-trick, the McLaren undercut, Charles Leclerc's catastrop
F1 2026 Rule Changes! + Turkey GP Confirmed & The Fight Back After the Break
F1 2026 Rule Changes! + Turkey GP Confirmed & The Fight Back After the Break Apr 27, 2026 00:23:28 F1 is (ALMOST) BACK after a five-week break… and somehow, it seems as though its returning as a completely different sport with the updated 2026 regulations In this episode of Paddock 43, we break down the FIA’s early tweaks to the 2026 F1 rules, from energy management changes and increased power deployment to new race start safety systems and wet weather adjustments. After just three races, F
F1 SHOCK: FIA Already Changing 2026 Rules + The Woman Breaking Barriers at Mercedes
F1 SHOCK: FIA Already Changing 2026 Rules + The Woman Breaking Barriers at Mercedes Apr 23, 2026 00:25:17 Formula 1 is already shifting… and we’re only just getting started. In this episode of the Paddock 43 Podcast, we break down one of the most important moments for women in motorsport, unpack why the FIA is already tweaking the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, and get real about whether V8 or V10 engines are ever actually coming back. After a short break (because let’s be honest, even F1 needed a holi
Is Antonelli Already a Champion? Japan GP Breakdown
Is Antonelli Already a Champion? Japan GP Breakdown Mar 30, 2026 00:36:38 Kimi Antonelli takes control of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a dominant win at the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest championship leader in history. But was this a statement drive… or did McLaren throw away a guaranteed victory? In this episode of Paddock 43, we break down everything from the Japan GP, including Antonelli’s rise as a genuine title contender, Oscar Piastri’s missed oppo

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