Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

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Finding the Next Female F1 Champion with More Than Equal's Tom Stanton and Kate Beavan Jun 03, 2024

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For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we learn about More Than Equal's mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champion! In our discussion with Tom Stanton, Head of Driver Development, and Kate Beavan, board member and strategic advisor, we break down MTE's unique, research-backed approach to closing the performance gap of women in motorsport, including how they scout new talent and how they've built a world class female driver program.

Learn all about More Than Equal's mission here!

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Monaco Grand Prix Recap May 27, 2024

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The Monaco curse is broken! Join us as we break down the full weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, from interesting practice results and an exciting quali, to an extremely eventful race start on Sunday and more! Of course, we discuss Charles' first home race win in Monaco, the Checo vs. KMag incident, what is going at Alpine, and what these results could mean for Red Bull.

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Extreme E's Hydrogen Transition + NEOM McLaren Driver Cristina Gutierrez May 23, 2024

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NEOM McLaren Extreme E driver Cristina Gutierrez has an impressive resume: first woman from Spain to finish and second only woman to win the famous Dakar Rally, Extreme E champion, and... did we mention she's also a dentist? Cristina chats with us about her career, having to work twice as hard as a woman, and trying not to crash Senna's car in Monaco. But before we dive into our conversation, we discuss Extreme E's transition to hydrogen-powered Extreme H next season and give you the basics of hydrogen mobility technology.

Watch Cristina's interview and Extreme E's Hydrogen Transition on YouTube.

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap + Monaco Grand Prix Preview May 20, 2024

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Join us we recap a very exciting race in Imola! We discuss an incredible showing from both McLaren drivers, Lando's end of race charge, some solid pace from Ferrari, and finally some pressure on Red Bull's heels. Plus we cover the rest of the wheel to wheel action across the back of the grid and get into Alonso and Albon's race weekend woes. Stick around for our Monaco Grand Prix recap as we let you know everything you need heading into the next race weekend!

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview + Interviews with Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi, and Lindsey Vonn! May 16, 2024

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Join us for an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview! We discuss all of the teams bringing upgrades and what to expect, including whether or not Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren can continue to close the gap and put the heat on Red Bull. We also get into all of the latest F1 news and talk about Albon’s renewed multi year contract with Williams. Plus, don't miss our IRL Miami interviews with the Al Qubaisi sisters, Hamda and Amna, who are both F1 Academy drivers with Red Bull, and the one and only alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn!

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Lando Norris Deep Dive May 13, 2024

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Join us for a deep dive on F1's latest first-time race winner, Lando Norris! After his incredible maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix, we had to sit down and discuss his background, his early life and career, and of course, his impressive tenure at McLaren. Plus, we get into what we think his future holds and when he might get his first world drivers championship!

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Checo Perez and Liam Lawson: Live From Miami May 09, 2024

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Wow—we are so honored to have gotten to sit down with Checo Perez and Liam Lawson! Hear from Checo on Red Bull's winning mentality, his season so far, reaching the pinnacle of Formula 1 as a Mexican driver, his golf game, and more. Then we talk to Liam about his epic debut last season, the role of a reserve driver, and his surprise musical talents. Plus hear our thoughts on the overall Red Bull experience at the Miami Grand Prix.

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Miami Grand Prix Recap: Live From Miami May 06, 2024

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Recapping the weekend of our lives in Miami. From Lando's incredible maiden win to Abbi Pulling's dominant Round 2 showing, Miami was the gift that kept on giving for both F1 and F1 Academy. Outside of racing, we discuss our driver interviews and interactions, Miami Club and Paddock Club experiences with Marriott Bonvoy, Red Bull day, Mercedes garage tour, listener meet-up, and much more. Thank you to everyone at Marriott Bonvoy, F1 Academy, and Red Bull who made it all happen.

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Miami Grand Prix Preview + Live with Aurelia Nobles and Lola Lovinfosse May 02, 2024

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Join us as we get ready for what is going to be an epic weekend on the ground at the Miami Grand Prix! We talk about where we think Adrian Newey is heading, Mercedes and McLaren upgrades, the ever-evolving driver market, and Nico Hulkenberg's surprise move to Sauber. Plus, we discuss our experience at the WhatsApp x Mercedes event and get into all the latest F1 news (did someone say US Congress?!).

Stick around for our amazing live interviews with F1 Academy drivers Aurelia Nobles and Lola Lovinfosse at their Miami fan event!

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Lia Block: Live From New York Apr 29, 2024

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Join us as we sit down with F1 Academy Driver Lia Block live in NYC! We talk about her first season in F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and what it means to be a part of the Williams Driver Academy. Plus, we get into her time in the off-road and rally racing world and how she juggles all of her motorsport success at just 17 years old!

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