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F1 Espresso News – Coffee Corner Motorsport

F1 Espresso News – Coffee Corner Motorsport

Terry Widdows (Coffee Corner Motorsport) 99 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

F1 Espresso News is Coffee Corner Motorsport's short-form Formula One news podcast. Hosted by Terry Widdows, each episode breaks down key developments across Formula One, including team strategy, regulation shifts, driver moves, and political undercurrents. The podcast provides clear headlines and paddock context without clickbait or manufactured drama. New episodes are released regularly throughout the season.

Episodes

F1 Espresso News: Ferrari’s Singapore Strategy Questions and F1’s Rwanda Deal | Singapore Debrief
F1 Espresso News: Ferrari’s Singapore Strategy Questions and F1’s Rwanda Deal | Singapore Debrief Oct 13, 2026 1770 Max Verstappen made it back-to-back wins in Singapore. But Ferrari’s strategy left plenty to pick through, with Lewis Hamilton taking responsibility for his decisions and questions still hanging over how the team handled his race alongside Charles Leclerc. This week I look at Hamilton’s early stop, why the Hard tyre wasn’t a workable option, and the time lost behind Leclerc when the two drivers w
F1 Espresso News: FIA Error Overshadows Verstappen's Sprint Pole | Singapore Friday Debrief
F1 Espresso News: FIA Error Overshadows Verstappen's Sprint Pole | Singapore Friday Debrief Oct 9, 2026 1605 This week I'm back in the shed for a special Singapore Friday Debrief, and once again the FIA has some serious questions to answer after an Overtake Mode error affected Sprint Qualifying. I break down what went wrong during SQ1, why I don't think the session was fair for every driver, and why two consecutive race weekends with FIA operational failures simply isn't a good look for the governing bo
F1 Espresso News: Madrid's Dull Race, the 2027 F1 Calendar Shake-Up & Monaco's Sprint Move
F1 Espresso News: Madrid's Dull Race, the 2027 F1 Calendar Shake-Up & Monaco's Sprint Move Sep 16, 2026 1800 This week I break down Madrid, one of the worst races I've seen this season, plus the headline changes in the 2027 F1 calendar, including Monaco joining the Sprint format. I get into why Madrid's layout killed the racing more than strategy did, the Hamilton and Verstappen clash on lap one, and why I don't think changing the safety car rules is the answer. Then it's onto 2027: Bahrain opening the
F1 Espresso News: Ferrari's Number One Dilemma, Mercedes Team Orders & Latest F1 News
F1 Espresso News: Ferrari's Number One Dilemma, Mercedes Team Orders & Latest F1 News Aug 28, 2026 2244 Should Ferrari back Hamilton over Leclerc? This week I break down the number one debate, plus Mercedes team orders at Zandvoort, the FIA stepping in over abuse aimed at stewards, and Monaco's third place still unresolved two months on. I get into why Russell was asked to move for Antonelli, the fallout from Colapinto's penalty, and why the 2027 driver market is looking far more settled than any
F1 Espresso News: Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Preview & Latest News
F1 Espresso News: Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Preview & Latest News Aug 19, 2026 1759 Dutch Grand Prix 2026 preview and the latest Formula One news: Isack Hadjar's wrist injury throws Red Bull's line-up into doubt, Alex Albon locks down a 2027 Williams deal, and Cadillac start a new era under Marcin Budkowski. I walk through what a Hadjar/Lawson/Tsunoda shuffle would actually mean for Red Bull, why Williams' Albon extension reads as a prove-it deal both ways, and what Cadillac's l
F1 Espresso News: Silverstone Chaos, Hamilton's Penalty and the Verstappen Exit Clause
F1 Espresso News: Silverstone Chaos, Hamilton's Penalty and the Verstappen Exit Clause Jul 7, 2026 1997 This week on Coffee Corner Motorsport, I break down the British Grand Prix at Silverstone: race winners, key moments, and the Lewis Hamilton penalty controversy that dominated the paddock conversation. I get into why the safety car call was the right one, why Hamilton's penalty opens up a wider debate about how the regulations are applied, what's happening in the driver market with Verstappen, and
PARAGRAPH 42: How One FIA Ruling Could Change Formula 1 Forever | Monaco Gasly Penalty Explained
PARAGRAPH 42: How One FIA Ruling Could Change Formula 1 Forever | Monaco Gasly Penalty Explained Jun 17, 2026 1020 PARAGRAPH 42: How One FIA Ruling Could Change Formula 1 Forever | Monaco Gasly Penalty Explained Six drivers penalised for a speed limit they couldn't physically meet. One penalty overturned. And buried in the stewards' own document is a single paragraph that gives every team in Formula 1 a reason to never serve a disputed penalty again. In Monaco, Formula One Management provided incorrect dista
F1 Espresso News: Red Bull’s Best Engine vs Mercedes’ Best Car at Barcelona
F1 Espresso News: Red Bull’s Best Engine vs Mercedes’ Best Car at Barcelona Jun 10, 2026 1852 F1 Espresso News: Red Bull's Best Engine vs Mercedes' Best Car at Barcelona The ADUO results are out. Red Bull Ford are Formula 1's benchmark power unit. Mercedes are more than two percent behind. Ferrari, Audi and Honda are more than four percent down. And yet Mercedes have won every race in 2026. All six. Russell took the opener, Antonelli has won the five since. So what is actually going on?
F1 Espresso News: V8s, Red Bull Sale? & Miami
F1 Espresso News: V8s, Red Bull Sale? & Miami May 6, 2026 2263 V8 engines are back in serious Formula 1 discussions, Red Bull’s ownership of Racing Bulls is under scrutiny again, and Miami may have completely shifted the championship picture. This episode is sponsored by Sports Commentators. Get 10% off using code CC10 👇https://thesportscommentators.com/discount/CC10 In this episode Terry Widdows breaks down: Kimi Antonelli’s latest Miami victory and M
Miami Regs Could RUIN F1 Racing | F1 Espresso News
Miami Regs Could RUIN F1 Racing | F1 Espresso News Apr 27, 2026 1535 Miami race week is here and after five weeks away, this one hits differently. New FIA mid-season regulations, major upgrade packages across every team, sprint weekend format, and a competitive picture that nobody can read with any real confidence. It feels like a season opener. Because it basically is. This episode is sponsored by Sports Commentators. Get 10% off at checkout using the link bel
F1 2026 Driver Contracts Explained + Silly Season Begins | F1 Espresso News
F1 2026 Driver Contracts Explained + Silly Season Begins | F1 Espresso News Apr 22, 2026 2259 F1 2026 driver contracts explained as the full grid breakdown reveals just how many seats could be open. Silly season is already starting to build. I break down every Formula 1 driver contract on the grid and what it means for the 2026 season, including which drivers are out of contract and where the biggest moves could happen. With more than half the grid potentially available, this could be one
F1 News: FIA Confirm 2026 Rule Changes Before Miami | Espresso News
F1 News: FIA Confirm 2026 Rule Changes Before Miami | Espresso News Apr 21, 2026 2609 FIA confirm 2026 regulation changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. What’s actually changed, why it matters, and how teams are reacting across the paddock. The fallout is already building. Toto Wolff calls for unity as the rules vote looms, McLaren prepare a Miami upgrade package, Aston Martin face serious pressure after a scoreless start, and Max Verstappen doubles down on his concerns over the d

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