2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 Podcast
2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 Podcast features John and Dick, two longtime American Formula 1 fans, along with Sabrina, a newer American fan, discussing all things F1. The show is designed to help new and casual fans become more informed about the sport. Episodes offer insights into Formula 1 past, present, and future through regular conversations. It provides an accessible place for listeners to learn more about the world of Formula 1.
Episodes
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 205 | Drivers and the Press
This conversation wasn't on the agenda. After Dick and Sabrina wrapped a conversation with Joe Saward about parents supporting young racers, Joe made an offhand comment that turned into its own episode: what drivers, and their parents, actually need to understand about the press.Joe describes the driver-media relationship as exactly that, a relationship, not a transaction, and walks through w
Interview | Daniel Ramirez | Young American Driver | 204 | Why a Thirteen-Year-Old Has a Weekly Sports Psychologist
What does it take to go from a public rental kart at K1 Speed to a racing program that includes a weekly meeting with a sports psychologist?Sabrina and Dick sit down with Daniel Ramirez, a thirteen-year-old racer out of California who has built a self-review process most adults would envy.They get into how Daniel and two separate coaches, one in the US, one based in Europe, break down his race foo
Race Review | 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix @ Malaysia | 203 | Verstappen Wins in the Rain at Sepang. A Software Glitch Stole the Story.
Max Verstappen won the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in the rain at Sepang, the first Formula 1 victory for Red Bull Ford Powertrains. It is not what Dick, Joe Saward, and Sabrina spent this race review on.After a long rain delay, a software glitch on the formation lap left Sabrina with a question she could not shake: if software can step in between a driver and the car, how do you trust what you are wa
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 202 | What Does a 13-Year-Old American Need to Know to Become an F1 Driver?
Listener Tyler, a 13-year-old racer from Phoenix, asked Dick, Joe Saward, and Sabrina what it actually takes to reach Formula 1. He wanted a real answer, not a motivational poster, about what it actually takes to reach Formula 1. Joe Saward and Dick don't sugarcoat the odds. But they don't leave Tyler empty-handed either.Joe is direct about the numbers: the percentage of competitive 13-y
Race Review | 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix | 201 | Not a Seat, Not a Date, Not Even Baku: Who Gets to Stay in Formula 1?
George Russell held off Max Verstappen all the way to the flag at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. One mistake took out both Alpines and reigning world champion Lando Norris, and left a question hanging over the driver who made it.With Dick out for this one, Sabrina and Joe Saward spend this race review on the question underneath it all: in Formula 1, who actually gets to keep their place?Racing Bu
Interview | Dick and Sabrina by Joe Saward | 200 | What Actually Makes Someone Worth Trusting About Formula 1?
For nearly a year, Joe Saward has been the one answering the questions on this show. In this episode, the format flips.Joe has covered close to seven hundred Formula 1 races over almost four decades, independent of any team or media company. Dick and Sabrina have a fraction of that experience between them. So Joe used this conversation to ask them directly why that gap matters less than people ass
F1 General | 2026 Rebroadcast | How to Convince Your Friends to Become F1 Fans | 199 | Can You Actually Argue Someone Into Becoming an F1 Fan?
This is a rebroadcast from the earliest days of 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1. We've cleaned up the audio as best we could, but as independent creators, we were still learning as we went, and it shows a little. What doesn't show its age: the argument.Sabrina goes solo for this one, building a genuine legal-style case for why Formula 1 is worth watching, aimed squarely at the skeptics in your li
F1 General | 2026 Rebroadcast | F1 101 | 198 | These Cars Generate So Much Downforce, They Could Theoretically Drive Upside Down
This is a rebroadcast from the earliest days of 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1. We've cleaned up the audio as best we could, but as independent creators, we were still learning as we went, and it shows a little. What doesn't show its age: the fundamentals, even if a few of the driver names have moved on since.Consider this the syllabus. John and Dick take Sabrina, question by question, through e
Race Review | 2026 Spanish Grand Prix | 197 | Formula 1 Tried to Build a New Monaco in Madrid. Was Anyone Actually Convinced?
A brand-new Formula One circuit opened in Madrid this year, engineered, by more than one account, to evoke Monaco. Kimi Antonelli won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix and called the result a little lucky himself. Lando Norris led much of the race before a virtual safety car, thrown four seconds after he had already committed past the pit entry, erased his advantage. The FIA later issued an explana
Interview | 2026 Rebroadcast | Sabrina's F1 Origin Story | 196 | She's Never Been to a Race, Never Driven a Track Day, and Somehow Ended Up Co-Hosting an F1 Podcast. How?
This is a rebroadcast from the earliest days of 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1. We've cleaned up the audio as best we could, but as independent creators, we were still learning as we went, and it shows a little. What doesn't show its age: the friendship, or the questions.Sabrina's best friend Rachel, and John's daughter, hosts this one, asking the questions Sabrina usually asks everyon
Race Review | 2026 Italian Grand Prix | 195 | The First Italian to Win at Monza in Sixty Years, and He Wasn't Driving a Ferrari
Kimi Antonelli started nineteenth. He finished first. At Monza, in front of a crowd that has waited sixty years to see an Italian win their home Grand Prix, he did it in Mercedes silver.Dick, Joe Saward, and Sabrina spend nearly as much time on that moment as they do on the race itself, and on a detail buried underneath it: the person most responsible for developing Kimi into this driver just left
Interview | 2026 Rebroadcast | Dick's F1 Origin Story | 194 | He Ran Out of Talent and Money at the Same Time. Thirty Years Later, He Went Back Anyway.
This is a rebroadcast from the earliest days of 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1. We've cleaned up the audio as best we could, but as independent creators, we were still learning as we went, and it shows a little. What doesn't show its age: the story itself, or the shifter kart Dick's still racing today.Dick's Formula 1 obsession started the same way John's did: reading Rob Walker&a
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 193 | What Do Parents Most Misjudge About Supporting a Young Racer?
Listener Maria, a parent of a young racer, asked a question that resonates with anyone who's watched a young driver try to navigate this sport: how do you support your child, not just financially, but at every stage as they move up the ladder? Joe Saward draws on decades of watching young drivers come through the system, from parents who couldn't let go to a driver who quietly walked awa
Interview | 2026 Rebroadcast | John's F1 Origin Story | 192 | He Was the Fastest Driver at a School That Built F1 Drivers. Why Didn't He Make It?
This is a rebroadcast from the earliest days of 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1. We've cleaned up the audio as best we could, but as independent creators, we were still learning as we went, and it shows a little. What doesn't show its age: the story itself.You'll hear a familiar name today: John, who helped start this podcast from the very beginning. He had to step away from the show unexpec
Race Review | 2026 Dutch Grand Prix | 191 | Zandvoort Is Gone. Was Anyone Actually Ready to Say Goodbye?
Formula 1 just left Zandvoort for the foreseeable future, and Dick and Joe Saward can't quite agree on how to feel about it.What starts as a normal breakdown of Lando Norris's tire gamble and Max Verstappen's home-race crash, and how Nico Hulkenberg avoided a spinning Gabriel Bortoleto in a cloud of smoke and dust, turns into something else entirely: a conversation that wanders thro
Race Review | 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix | 190 | Bahrain Can't Host Its Own Grand Prix This Year. So It's Paying Malaysia To.
Lando Norris won in Hungary. The tarmac failed again. And Oscar Piastri lost his race, and nearly his cool, in a blue flag battle with Carlos Sainz. Dick also breaks down just how narrow a Formula 1 setup window really is, and why temperature, air density, and even a passing cloud can swing lap time more than most fans realize. But the conversation that mattered most wasn't about any of that.
Race Notes | 2026 Belgian Grand Prix | 189 | What Dick Didn't Get to Say About Spa
Dick didn't get everything out during the Belgian Grand Prix Race Review, so he's back with the thoughts he kept turning over afterward. Kimi Antonelli's win, he says plainly, was never really in question. George Russell's race ended in the gravel after an electrical glitch caught out Lewis Hamilton too, and the championship gap is back to where it was weeks ago. Dick also brea
Race Review | 2026 Belgian Grand Prix | 188 | Was Spa 2026 a Classic or a Manufactured Race? We Couldn't Agree.
Kimi Antonelli won at Spa like it was never in doubt. Charles Leclerc briefly led after a caution that made at least one voice in the booth uneasy about how it came about. And by the closing minutes, Dick, Joe, and Sabrina couldn't even agree on whether this was a great race or a manufactured one, or whether that question even makes sense from a TV screen versus trackside. There's also a
Race Notes | 2026 British Grand Prix | 187 | Max's Repeat Failure, an FIA Glitch & the Win Kimi Never Got
Max Verstappen's rear wing failed again, this time in the race, triggering a late safety car the FIA blamed on a software glitch. Neither Dick nor Joe is convinced by that explanation.What followed was a chaotic last lap sprint. Charles Leclerc inherited the win. George Russell gambled on worn tires and got lucky into second. Kimi Antonelli, who'd done everything right, got nothing.Sabri
Race Review | 2026 Austrian Grand Prix | 186 | George Russell Took Pole and Won the Race. Joe Saward Says He Was Fortunate All Weekend.
George Russell won the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix from a controversial pole position. But the race told a more complicated story than the trophy suggests. Joe Saward says he was fortunate all weekend.Max Verstappen arrived at the Red Bull Ring with what Dick called a new weapon and by the closing laps both he and Kimi Antonelli were closing on the leader fast.Then there is the qualifying incident it
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 185 | The Biggest Business Transformation in F1: What Changed Everything?
Listener Heath asks: what's the biggest business change in Formula 1 over the last 20 years? There's no shortage of candidates — Liberty Media's acquisition, Drive to Survive, the end of tobacco money, the Concorde Agreement restructure. But Joe Saward lands on one, and makes the case that everything else followed from it.In this episode, Dick and Sabrina dig into the business trans
Race Review | 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix | 184 | Hamilton Wins in Red, and Why Joe Won’t Call It a Turning Point
Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix. His first win for Ferrari, at the circuit that rewards the car above almost everything else, after a year of being told that whatever he achieved before was the machinery and not the man.Sabrina saw a driver answering his doubters. Joe kept pulling the conversation back to the things the celebration was skating over: a Mercedes that was quicker in qualify
Race Notes | 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix | 183 | Hamilton Ends the Streak in Red, Russell Answers & Mercedes' Achilles Heel
For five straight races, the story of the 2026 season was Kimi Antonelli. In Barcelona, the story changed.Kimi did not finish. Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix in Ferrari red. And a result that had looked settled for weeks finally broke open.In this Race Notes episode, Sabrina works through a Spanish Grand Prix decided by strategy and nerve as much as speed. Hamilton started on softs, commi
Race Review | 2026 Monaco Grand Prix | 182 | The Race Winner Was Never in Doubt. Everything Else Was a Disaster.
Kimi Antonelli won his fifth consecutive Formula 1 grand prix in Monaco. Behind him, nearly everything fell apart. And the most consequential thing that happened all weekend had nothing to do with the race. But the conversation was not really about the race. It became about something else. A one-page document that arrived in the paddock motorhomes on Sunday, circulating through teams while the cel
Race Notes | 2026 Monaco Grand Prix | 181 | Kimi's Fifth & What the FIA Did in the Motorhomes That Nobody Talked About
Kimi Antonelli won his fifth consecutive at Monaco -- the youngest winner in the race's history. He led every lap. He set pole and fastest lap. And when the restart came, the moment that had been his one visible vulnerability this season, he was flawless.Everything behind him was chaos, heartbreak, and questions that don't have clean answers yet.Pierre Gasly crossed the line third for Al
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 180 | The Monaco Problem: Is the Crown Jewel Broken?
Listener Drew asks: would driving Monaco in the opposite direction make the racing better? It's a clever way of asking the real question — is F1's most prestigious race also its worst, and can anything actually fix it?In this episode, Dick and Sabrina take that question to Joe Saward, who has been going to Monaco since the early 1980s and has a clear-eyed view of exactly what the circuit
Race Review | 2026 Canadian Grand Prix | 179 | George Pushed. Kimi Pushed Back. The Most Interesting Battle in F1 Right Now Isn't Between Teams.
George Russell took sprint pole, won the sprint, took grand prix pole, and was leading the race when his engine failed on lap 30. Kimi Antonelli, free of pressure, set the two fastest laps of the race on the final two laps. Joe had a pointed read on what George's driving that weekend revealed -- and it wasn't about pace.Charles Leclerc called Canada his worst weekend in Formula 1. Lewis
Race Notes | 2026 Canadian Grand Prix | 178 | 4 Wins, 1 DNF From the Lead & 2 Very Different Ferraris
Kimi Antonelli has now won four consecutive Formula 1 grands prix. His streak did not look like it was going to survive Montreal. George Russell took sprint pole, won the sprint, took grand prix pole, and was leading the race when his power unit failed on lap 30.That is the context. And it matters, because what Canada revealed is bigger than who crossed the line first.In this Race Notes episode, S
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 177 | Making Sense of F1 History: How Do We Define the Eras?
Listener Heath asks: how do you define different F1 eras, and what are the markers that separate one from another? It's a question that sounds straightforward until you realize there's no official answer — and that the FIA has never even defined what counts as a Formula 1 driver.In this episode, Dick and Sabrina explore F1 history and how we make sense of it with Joe Saward, a trained hi
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 176 | Why Champions Walk Away: The Nico Rosberg Question
Listener Drew asks: if Nico Rosberg hadn't won the 2016 championship, would he still have retired? It's a question about one decision — but it opens up something much bigger about what it costs a driver to compete at the highest level.In this episode, Dick and Sabrina dig into this with Joe Saward, who was there in 2016 and has watched the psychology of elite competition up close across
PSA | Sabrina | Listener Questions | You Ask Better Questions Than We'd Come Up With On Our Own
What makes this podcast special? It's exploring F1 not just as a sport, but as this fascinating intersection of technology, strategy, business, and human psychology—and the best conversations happen when you're part of it.In this PSA, Sabrina explains why listener questions drive the show's direction. What driver psychology fascinates you? Which team strategy decision still bugs you
Race Review | 2026 Miami Grand Prix | 175 | Mercedes Brought Nothing. They Won Anyway. Now What?
Kimi Antonelli has now won four consecutive Formula 1 grands prix. Miami was the first one where he had to earn it -- with a world champion behind him, car problems mid-race, and thirty laps of pressure that did not let up.McLaren arrived with what Andrea Stella called almost an entirely new car. They were fast. They led. Joe Saward laughed.That laugh is worth understanding. Because the question D
Race Notes | 2026 Miami Grand Prix | 174 | Antonelli's Pressure Test, McLaren's Return & Rules That Still Have Questions
Kimi Antonelli has now won four consecutive Formula 1 grands prix. Three in a row before Miami. And then Miami -- where for the first time this season, he had to actually earn it.This was not a clean-air cruise. It was not a safety car gift. Lando Norris had the pace, McLaren had the upgrade, and the reigning world champion spent the final stint close enough to use his boost on every straight. Ki
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 173 | Growth or Dilution? F1's Three American Grand Prix
Listener Heath asks: with Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas now on the calendar, is Formula 1 growing the sport — or diluting it by over-Americanizing? It's a question Liberty Media has to answer every time a new contract gets signed, and Dick, Sabrina, and Joe Saward don't entirely agree on the answer.Joe opens by challenging the premise: the United States isn't the world's biggest
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 172 | The Fantasy Grid: Which Car Era Best Reveals Driver Talent?
Listener Drew asks: if you could put every current Formula 1 driver in the same generation of car for one race, which era would you choose? It sounds like a fun hypothetical — until you try to answer it.In this episode, Dick and Sabrina bring the question to Joe Saward, who has watched the sport evolve across four decades and has little patience for cross-era comparisons that can't be proven.
F1 General | Joe Unplugged | 171 | Why Don't We See More Americans on the F1 Grid?
Why have so few Americans made it to the Formula 1 grid in nearly 40 years of racing — and is the system designed to keep them out?In this episode, Dick and Sabrina sit down with Joe Saward, one of the sport's most independent voices and one of only five journalists who attended every F1 race in 2025 on his own dime. They dig into the infrastructure, economics, and cultural realities that sep
Interview | Arisha Shory & Jennifer Cordeiro | 170 | COTA vs Monza & The Exhausting Reality of Race Weekends
What's it really like to be a young Canadian F1 fan trying to build a career in motorsport law—and how does attending grands prix in North America compare to the European diehard experience? In this conversation, Sabrina sits down with Arisha Shory and Jennifer Cordeiro, third-year Canadian law students who met her at the Lawinsport Motorsport Law Conference in London and have attended COTA,
Race Review | 2026 Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix | 169 | Three Races, Three Voices, and One Conversation That Got Serious Fast
Kimi Antonelli has now won back-to-back Grands Prix, leads the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship at nineteen years old, and by the time Dick, Joe Saward, and Sabrina are done talking about what it took to unlock him -- you will understand why the result matters less than the story behind it.But the episode pivots. Hard.Ollie Bearman hit the wall at Spoon Curve in Japan at 50G. The drivers
Race Notes | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix | 168 | Antonelli Makes History, Red Bull Loses the Script & A Safety Crisis No One Can Ignore
Kimi Antonelli is nineteen years old, has won two consecutive Grands Prix, and now leads the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship. History is being made in real time -- and Suzuka raised as many questions as it answered.George Russell had a day that had nothing to do with pace. Max Verstappen could not get past Pierre Gasly. His teammate called the car terrible. Oscar Piastri finally ma
Interview | Jordon Musser | 167 | SKUSA Champion | From College Late-Start to Champion
What if starting karting in college wasn't too late, it was actually an advantage? Can engineering thinking make you a faster driver? And what should racing families really invest in if they want their young driver to succeed?Dick and Sabrina sit down with Jordon Musser, a 4-time Rotax National Champion, 5-time SKUSA Shifter Kart Champion, and the engineering mind behind Musser Technical&apos
PSA | Dick & Sabrina | Listener Questions | The Community Makes This Podcast Special
What makes 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 special? The community. You.Dick and Sabrina recently received thoughtful questions from listener Heath and his son Drew about driver psychology, track design, and the business of Formula 1. It reminded them: your questions are often more interesting than anything they'd come up with on their own. Whether it's a quick curiosity, a deep dive topic, or a w
Race Notes | 2026 Chinese Grand Prix | 166 | Antonelli Arrives, McLaren Implodes & The New Era Keeps Score
A 19-year-old Italian just won the Chinese Grand Prix. The reigning constructors' champions didn't make it to the starting grid. And two races into the most significant regulation change in a decade, the sport is still figuring out what it's actually built.Shanghai gave us a lot to hold at once. The kind of victory that makes you feel something -- Kimi Antonelli on the top step, the
Race Review | Australian 2026 Grand Prix | 165 | The 2026 Era and Nothing Is Settled Yet
The 2026 Formula 1 season has begun. George Russell won. Oscar Piastri never made it to the starting grid. And in the opening twelve laps, the lead changed hands more times than most races produce in an entire afternoon.Whether that was a sign of things to come — or a consequence of cars that nobody has fully figured out yet — is exactly what Dick, Joe Saward, and Sabrina work through in this race
Race Notes | 2026 Australian Grand Prix | 164 | The 2026 Experiment Begins: Mercedes' Hidden Edge and Oscar's Heartbreak
The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway -- and the opening race in Melbourne left more questions open than it answered.In this episode, Dick and Sabrina bring two distinct perspectives on the same race. Dick’s notes, drawn from 30-plus years in motorsport, offer a composed assessment of Mercedes’ race management, skepticism about the artificial nature of early overtakes under the new ener
PSA | Dick | Listener Questions | Your Questions Make Better Conversations
This show is better when it's a conversation, not just us talking at you.In this quick PSA, Dick shares why listener questions—like those from Heath and his son Drew about racing Monaco in reverse and F1's Americanization—create the best podcast moments. Whether you're debating with friends after a race, wondering about driver psychology, or curious about the business side of Formul
F1 Hot Topic | 163 | When War Comes to the Calendar
War broke out in the Middle East on Saturday, when the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan, countries that together host four races on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The Pirelli wet-weather test in Bahrain was cancelled, Gulf carriers were grounded, and F1 personnel were scram
PSA | Dick | F1 Fantasy and F1 Predict | Think You Know F1? Prove It.
Two official 2 Guys, A Girl and F1 leagues — one in F1 Predict and one in F1 Fantasy — have launched and Dick wants to see if listeners can back up what they say. Both games are free through the official F1 app or Formula1.com. He'll break down what each game involves, why thirty years in racing gives him a reasonable edge, and why Sabrina is already wrong about who's going to win. Links
PSA | Sabrina | F1 Fantasy and F1 Predict | Think you know F1? Join our League. Come Beat Us.
Sabrina has a challenge for you. They’ve just launched two official 2 Guys, A Girl and F1 leagues: one in F1 Predict, one in F1 Fantasy. Both are free to play through the official F1 app or at Formula1.com. In this PSA, Sabrina will tell you exactly what each game is, why you should be playing, and why she fully intends to finish ahead of Dick on that leaderboard. Links and codes are in the show n
Interview | Amy, Brayden, and Matt Westfall | 162 | Young American Racing Family | Inside a Young Racer’s Life: Family, Funding & the Super B Dream
What does it really take for a kid to chase a racing dream—and for a family to back it? In this conversation, Dick and Sabrina sit down with Amy and Matt Westfall and their son Brayden to talk about how a premature “Super B” in the NICU grew into a fourteen‑year‑old kart racer fighting at the sharp end in Texas and beyond.They discuss how the Westfalls swapped typical youth sports for long nights
Interview | James Hewitt | Human Performance Scientist | 161 | What F1 Drivers Teach Us About Sustainable Excellence
What separates people who perform at their best under pressure from those who crack? Dr. James Hewitt has spent two decades answering that question—first as a professional cyclist, then through a PhD studying elite performance, and eventually as Chief Innovation Officer at Hintsa Performance, the company behind 19 Formula 1 World Championships with drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, an
PSA | Dick & Sabrina | Listener Questions | The Kind of Debates We Could Spend an Entire Episode On
Would Nico Rosberg have retired if he hadn't won the 2016 championship? Do Europeans feel F1 has been 'Americanized' with three US races? These are the kinds of questions that create the best podcast conversations—and they came from listeners Heath and Drew.In this quick PSA, Dick and Sabrina talk about why listener questions like these make the show better. Drew's hypothetical
Interview | Joe Saward | F1 Journalist | 160 | Inside F1's Private Testing Controversy
Why did Formula 1 close Barcelona's pre-season testing to media and fans—and what does that decision reveal about who really calls the shots in the sport? In this conversation, Sabrina sits down with Joe Saward, one of only five journalists who attended every F1 race in 2025, all on his own dime and completely independent from teams or media companies.They talk about the political and busines
2025 Season Review | 2025 Team Principal Report Card | 159 | McLaren’s Double, Ferrari’s Regression & Which Projects Really Have a Future
Constructors’ titles, strategy shockers, culture resets, and long‑term bets on 2026: 2025 tested team leadership as much as it did the drivers. Dick and Sabrina grade all ten outfits in their annual team principal report card, examining how McLaren converted momentum into a dominant double, how Mercedes navigated life after Lewis while developing Kimi Antonelli, and how Red Bull handled a turbulen
2025 Season Review | 2025 Driver Report Card | 158 | Lando’s Title, Max’s Near-Miss & Rookies vs F1 Veterans
Four hundred–point seasons, a championship decided by just two points, and a rookie class that looked anything but inexperienced. In this episode, Dick and Sabrina walk through their full 2025 driver report card, grading everyone from Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri to Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, and seasoned veterans like Lewis Hamilton, Fernand
F1 Tech Talk | 2026 F1 Regulations | 157 | Smaller Cars, Bigger Batteries & Active Aero: What F1’s 2026 Rules Really Mean
A smaller, lighter chassis, no MGU‑H, a huge jump in electric power, and active aero replacing most of what DRS used to do—2026 is the biggest Formula 1 rules reset since 2014. In this F1 Tech Talk episode, Dick walks Sabrina (and the rest of us non‑engineers) through the new regulations in plain language, explaining what’s changing with the power units, batteries, fuel, and aerodynamics, and why
Race Review | 2025 Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix | 156 | Lando’s Triumph, Oscar’s Heartbreak & Max’s Relentless Charge
Three title contenders, three very different journeys, and a final month that nearly rewrote F1 history. Dick and Sabrina revisit Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi to unpack how McLaren almost threw away the drivers’ championship, how Max Verstappen dragged a difficult Red Bull back into the fight, and why it’s possible to be thrilled for Lando Norris and still heartbroken for Oscar Piastri and Lewi
Race Notes | 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Epi #155 | Title Decider, Smart Strategy & Farewell to Ground Effect F1
Three contenders, one final shot. At Yas Marina, Max Verstappen did everything he could, Oscar Piastri delivered under pressure, and Lando Norris brought it home exactly where he needed to to finally clinch the drivers’ championship.In this solo race notes episode, Dick breaks down how McLaren’s Abu Dhabi strategy contrasted sharply with their Las Vegas and Qatar missteps, why Lando’s race managem
Race Notes | 2025 Qatar Grand Prix | Epi #154 | McLaren’s Strategy Fail, Title Pressure & Qatar’s Tire Rules
A safety car, strict tire limits, and one massive strategic misread turned Qatar into a case study in how to lose control of a championship fight. Dick breaks down how McLaren stayed out when everyone else pitted, handed Max Verstappen clean air, and turned a front‑row lockout into damage limitation for both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.In this solo race notes episode, he explains why the 25‑lap
Race Notes | 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix | Epi #153 | Rain in the Desert, Low-Grip Chaos & A Costly McLaren Misstep
Rain in Las Vegas, cars on a low‑grip street surface, and a title twist decided more in scrutineering than on track. Dick breaks down a bizarre weekend where qualifying delivered the drama the race couldn’t, and a double McLaren disqualification blew the championship wide open.In this solo race notes episode, Dick explains why Vegas was so tricky to drive, why the rain turned qualifying into must‑
Race Review | 2025 Singapore, COTA, Mexico City, and Brazilian Grands Prix | Epi #152 | Championship Fury, Rookie Promise & Three Races to Glory
Four races. Three championship contenders. One season-defining month that flipped everything upside down. How did Oscar lose a 100-point lead? Why is Max suddenly unstoppable? And can Lando peak at precisely the right moment?Dick and Sabrina untangle October's championship chaos, exploring the mental resilience required to win under pressure, the rookie cohort proving they're ready for F
Race Notes | 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix | Epi #151 | Lando's Dominant Redemption, Ollie's Breakout & Race Control Under Pressure
What happens when a driver resurrects his title hopes with a 30-second masterclass while a rookie shocks the field with P4? Dick and Sabrina dissect Mexico City's dramatic weekend, where Lando Norris reclaimed championship momentum, Ollie Bearman announced his arrival, and a controversial VSC sparked debates about safety versus spectacle.In This Episode:Lando's Perfect Pressure Response:
Special Episode | Sabrina's First F1 Race - COTA | Epi #150 | Beyond the Spectacle – What Attending the US Grand Prix Reveals About Formula 1's Business Model
After years of analyzing Formula 1 from afar, Sabrina attended her first Grand Prix – the 2025 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. In this solo episode, she shares strategic observations and practical insights that only come from experiencing a race weekend firsthand.From operational excellence to infrastructure challenges, from fan diversity to business strategy, Sabrina breaks d
Race Notes | 2025 US Grand Prix at COTA | Epi #149 | Max's Masterclass, McLaren's Mounting Pressure & Ferrari's Brilliant Defense
What happens when championship pressure meets Texas heat and a fierce Red Bull resurgence? Dick and Sabrina bring trackside perspectives from COTA, where Max Verstappen's dominance reduced Oscar's lead to just 40 points with five races remaining.Max's Championship Mettle: This isn't the Max from previous title runs—he's the underdog now, and thriving on it. Sabrina witness
PSA | COTA 2025 Weekend | We're COTA-Bound: Your Questions
The US Grand Prix is here, and Dick and Sabrina are heading to Circuit of the Americas with a mission: deliver the coverage YOU want to hear.Dick arrives Friday to capture the sprint weekend buildup, while Sabrina will be trackside all weekend long gathering exclusive insights, paddock observations, and real-time reactions you won't get anywhere else. But they need your help to make this epis
F1 Hot Topic | Lad and Dad Uncensored | Epi #148 | Fernando's Faithful Fan, Future F1 Stars & Colton's American Dream
What happens when a father-son F1 obsession meets unfiltered podcast gold? Dick welcomes special guest Derek (his son) for an intimate "mics on" conversation that spans decades of shared Formula 1 passion, rookie development philosophies, and one family's personal connection to an IndyCar legend's son chasing his F1 dreams.This isn't your typical race review—it's a ra
Race Notes | 2025 Singapore Grand Prix | Epi#147 | Russell's Unexpected Triumph & Papaya Problems
How did Mercedes stun McLaren at Singapore? Why are title favorites turning on each other? And what derailed Ferrari on a track they once owned?Hosts Dick and Sabrina unpack one of 2025’s most shocking weekends, joined by special guest Derek. From Russell’s masterclass to McLaren’s post-title infighting, this episode dissects the gambles, upsets, and surprises that could define the season’s finale
Race Review | 2025 Dutch, Italian and Azerbaijani Grands Prix | Epi #146 | Max's Masterclass, McLaren's Missteps & Unexpected Heroes Rise
Are Max and Red Bull truly back? Can McLaren overcome their costly mistakes? And which unexpected drivers stole the show with breakthrough podium finishes?From Zandvoort's emotional celebrations to Monza's strategic battles and Baku's stunning surprises, this episode unpacks the biggest storylines, breakthrough performances, and championship implications from F1's late-summer t
F1 General | F1 Racing Legends | Epi #145 | New Dynasties: Hamilton, Alonso, Verstappen & the Next Chapter (2000s–2024)
From Ferrari’s resurgence to the dawn of Red Bull’s dominance, Dick and Sabrina round out the Legends series with the tales of the champions who shaped today’s F1. Discover the battles, transitions, and evolution of racing’s modern titans.In this episode:Lewis Hamilton’s journey from karting sensation to statistic-shattering legendFernando Alonso’s adaptability, global victories, and why his story
F1 General | F1 Racing Legends | Epi #144 | Speed and Dominance: Schumacher, Hakkinen & the V10 Era (1990s–2000s)
Relive the magic and tension of F1’s golden broadcast era, defined by V10 engines, must-see TV drama, and unforgettable champions. Dick and Sabrina spotlight the rise and reigns of Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, and Sebastian Vettel—each leaving their imprint with talent, tenacity, and controversy.In this episode:Schumacher’s relentless pursuit of excellence, team-building mastery, and aggress
F1 General | F1 Racing Legends | Epi #143 | Turbo, Titans & Breakthroughs: F1’s Risk-Taking Era (1970s–1980s)
Explore the fearless personalities and competitive drama of F1’s turbocharged decades. Dick and Sabrina dissect the skills and politics that created icons and rivalries of Fittipaldi, Lauda, Piquet, Prost, and Senna.In this episode:Emerson Fittipaldi’s global trailblazing and resilience in adversityNiki Lauda’s iron will, clinical approach, and recovery from disasterNelson Piquet’s crafty strategy
F1 General | F1 Racing Legends | Epi #142 | Fangio to Stewart: Where F1 Stardom Began (1950s–1960s)
Travel back to the roots of Formula 1 with Dick and Sabrina as they kick off a legendary series, spotlighting the drivers who defined the earliest decades of Grand Prix racing. From Fangio’s brute stamina and working-class genius to the technical revolutions inspired by Brabham, this episode brings alive the personalities, rivalries, and breakthroughs that forged the sport’s foundation.In this epi
F1 General | F1 Circuits and Tracks (Part 2) | Epi #141 | From Zandvoort to Yas Marina
Miss our tour around the early-season circuits? In Part 2 of our F1 Circuits and Tracks series, John, Dick, and Sabrina pick up where they left off—starting with the rolling dunes of Zandvoort and winding their way through some of the most storied and spectacular tracks on the Formula 1 calendar.Unreleased until now, this wide-ranging chat was originally recorded in 2023—but the stories, quirks, a
Interview | Mat Coch | F1 Journalist | Bonus Material | Epi #140 | Tradition, Transition & the Soul of F1
What does it really mean to be a Formula 1 fan in a sport that’s always evolving? In this exclusive bonus episode, Sabrina shares more from her in-depth conversation with Australian F1 journalist Mat Coch, featuring insightful moments that didn’t make the original release.With his unique balance of deep tradition and open-minded curiosity, Mat reflects on how F1’s social impact, generational clash
F1 General | Motorsport Film Review | "1 The Movie" | Epi #139 | Racing Realities Reflected
Dick and Derek team up to dive into "1 The Movie", a gripping motorsport documentary that brings the thrill and drama of racing from the track to the screen. Their conversation balances fresh perspectives and spirited discussion, capturing the passion that drives both filmmakers and fans alike.In this episode:A look at One’s approach to storytelling and how it captures the essence of mot
Race Review | Belgian and Hungarian 2025 Grands Prix | Epi #138 | McLaren, Ferrari & Red Bull: Summer Showdowns
Dick and Sabrina dive into a July double-header packed with plot twists, strategy gambles, and shifting fortunes for Formula 1’s biggest teams. From Spa to Budapest, the trio of McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull faced championship pressure and midseason tests—while the rest of the grid fought to keep pace.In this episode:McLaren:With Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris locked in a surging title battle, Mc
Race Notes | 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix | Epi#137 | Strategy and New Stars in Budapest
It was a Grand Prix where racecraft, tire gambles, and the sport’s next generation took center stage. Dick and Sabrina break down all the action and intrigue from the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix—a race defined by split-second strategy, shifting championship fortunes, and breakthrough performances.Inside this episode:The new guard on track: Sabrina highlights Gabriel Bortoleto’s cool composure betwee
Race Preview | 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix | Epi #136 | Hungaroring Unlocked: Budapest’s Twist, Turns, and Racing History
Dick sets the stage for one of Formula 1’s most unique challenges—the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix at the winding Hungaroring.Step back in time as Dick shares stories from Budapest’s early motorsport days, including the 1936 city park Grand Prix and the remarkable feat of building the Hungaroring in just eight months during Hungary’s communist era. Discover how the circuit evolved from a notoriously
Race Notes | 2025 Belgian Grand Prix | Epi #135 | Trackside at Spa: A Fan’s Grand Prix Adventure
Troy, a listener and 2 Guys, A Girl and F1 community member, brings first-hand insights from trackside at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix.What’s it really like to go on a 12-hour road trip for Formula 1, navigate the forested hills of Spa, and catch the action from the mighty Pouhon grandstand? Troy shares the highs (efficient park-and-ride, epic car control views) and the challenges (bring your best
Race Notes | 2025 Belgian Grand Prix | Epi #134 | Spa’s Slow Burn: Rain Delays and a Grand Prix Short on Thrills
Dick and Sabrina share their honest reactions to a subdued 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps—where early excitement quickly gave way to a forgettable afternoon. Oscar Piastri’s bold pass on Lando Norris set the tone, but little changed after the opening lap as a lengthy rain delay and processional racing drained the usual Spa drama.Was Hamilton’s remarkable charge from P16 to P5 a real
F1 General | Motorsport Film Review | Grand Prix | Epi #133 | Classic Racing: A Take on "Grand Prix"
Take a lap back to the golden age of motorsport as Dick and Derek, two generations of F1 fans, share their thoughts on the legendary film Grand Prix. In this breezy review, they dive into what makes the movie a motorsport classic and discuss its appeal for fans today.What stands out about Grand Prix’s on-track action and 1960s racing drama?How does the film hold up for modern F1 enthusiasts and ne
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