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What Would Bernie Do? F1 Race Strategy and Season Predictions with Bernie Collins Jul 15, 2024

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Today we are so excited to welcome Bernie Collins back to the podcast! Bernie is a strategy analyst and on-air voice for Sky Sports and F1TV, and is the former Head of Race Strategy for Aston Martin. In our conversation with Bernie, we talk about how to watch a Grand Prix like a strategist, her iconic race win with Checo, what she's looking forward to for the rest of the season, and of course, get her predictions on how the rest of the season might shape up, including where we might see Carlos Sainz and Adrian Newey go!

Get her new book, How to Win a Grand Prix here!

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Preparing for Formula E's London Finale with McLaren Drivers Sam Bird and Jake Hughes Jul 11, 2024

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Ahead of Formula E's finale in London next weekend, NEOM McLaren drivers Sam and Jake talk to us about their weekend goals, favorite Formula E technology, the impact the series has had on their sustainability mindset, and golfing with Zak Brown. We end with a not-so-rapid rapid fire sequence that is British themed in honor of their home race.

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British Grand Prix Recap Jul 08, 2024

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F1 keeps getting better and better! Join us as we discuss an epic race weekend at the British Grand Prix, including Hamilton's historic and emotional win, a tight race between Lando and Max, and of course, all of the rainy tire and pit stop strategy calls up and down the grid. Plus, we get into all of the exciting F1 news this week and talk about how the 2025 grid is shaping up.

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Austrian Grand Prix Recap + British Grand Prix Preview Jul 01, 2024

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We think it's safe to say that F1 is so back baby! Join us as we recap an action-packed and absolutely thrilling sprint race weekend in Austria. We get into the nail biter of a sprint and the wheel to wheel action that went down, plus we break down all of the late-race excitement from Sunday's battle, including our thoughts on who was right in the Lando vs. Max incident. Then, we give you a preview of what to expect for the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone!

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Spanish Grand Prix Recap + Austrian Grand Prix Preview Jun 24, 2024

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Join us to recap an exciting weekend in Barcelona! We talk about Lando's pole, Verstappen's ability to extract everything from the car, the big Mercedes step forward, infighting at Ferrari, mixed results on upgrades, and more. Plus we talk about the F1 Academy races and the next stop of the triple header—Austria, where we had a blast with McLaren last summer!

Listen to this episode on YouTube and check out our Alex Albon interview.

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview Jun 20, 2024

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The first stop on our European triple header! A home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, F1 Academy's third round, and lots of driver market rumors continuing to swirl. We discuss whether Red Bull will return to its unchallenged dominant form on the summer swing, the FIA's superlicense exception, Alpine potentially becoming a customer team, how many rookies we are expecting on the 2025 grid, and much more.

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What Makes Barcelona-Catalunya F1's Most Sustainable Circuit? Jun 17, 2024

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The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the front runner in terms of circuit sustainability on the F1 calendar and became the first track to earn the 3 star environmental accreditation by the FIA back in 2015. We dive into how northeastern Spain's climate challenges inform the country's sustainable tourism practices and discuss the initiatives that make the circuit an example for other venues to follow.

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Alex Albon: Live From Montreal Jun 13, 2024

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Alex Albon gives us the inside scoop on what gave him the confidence to re-sign with Williams, what it's been like to take on a leadership role at the team, his relationship with James Vowles, how his Thai identity has played a role in his motorsport career, and more. Then we dive into some rapid fire: who on the grid would he like to be stranded on an island with? What would Lily say he needs to improve about his golf game?

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Canadian Grand Prix Recap: Live From Montreal Jun 10, 2024

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Join us to recap the most exciting race of the season so far! This race had it all—amazing wheel to wheel action, rain, tire strategy, multiple DNFs, and more. We get into the thrilling Max/George/Lando battle for the win, Ferrari's woes, Tiggy’s experience in person, and much more. Plus hear the latest updates on the 2025 driver market.

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Canadian Grand Prix Preview + Under the Helmet with ESPN's Alyssa Roenigk Jun 06, 2024

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A fan and driver favorite up next! Tiggy will be holding down the fort in person in her favorite city Montreal so expect lots of content to come. In the meantime, we discuss whether Red Bull will return to its typical form, whether Haas is for sale, and, of course, all the driver market drama. What's Ocon's next move after he departs Alpine this year? Checo re-signed for TWO years? Is Carlos going to Williams after all? Tune in for our thoughts.

Then we dive into a conversation with author, broadcast journalist & senior writer for ESPN Alyssa Roenigk about her new episode going behind the scenes with Jamie Chadwick, Lia Block, and Jess Edgars. Watch In Real Life: Under the Helmet here and check out our interview with Alyssa on YouTube.

Happy Pride Month! Listen to last year's Racing Pride episode here.

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