Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

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What Does it Take to Move F1 Around the World? With DHL's Paul Fowler and Giorgia Tirabassi Apr 25, 2024

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Logistics make the F1 world go round. It's a year-round, 24-race global affair – and DHL moves it all, from cars to cutlery. We dive into what that takes with Head of Global Motorsports Logistics Paul Fowler, and Trackside Operations Manager Giorgia Tirabassi. From making sure the cars get on track and fielding panicked team calls post-crash to navigating world affairs and pioneering sustainable logistics technologies, DHL is arguably F1's most important partner.

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Chinese Grand Prix Recap Apr 22, 2024

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Join us to recap F1's big return to China and the first sprint weekend of the season! We get into the rainy sprint quali, Norris and Alonso's performances, the Ferrari teammate battles, Sainz's potential Audi deal, Red Bull's perfect execution, and more.

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Chinese Grand Prix Preview Apr 18, 2024

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F1's first time racing in China since 2019 and it's the season's first sprint weekend! Take a trip back with us to when Alonso was retired and Aston Martin was Racing Point... We discuss the track layout, Zhou's home crowd support, and which teams are looking poised to do well this weekend. Plus, all the relevant headlines from this week.

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Carlos Sainz Deep Dive Apr 15, 2024

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A deep dive into the man of the moment and the only non-Red Bull driver to have won a race so far this and last season: Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro! Join us as we explore Carlos' backstory, F1 career, driving style, and more as we debate what's next for the Spaniard as he weighs the open 2025 seats.

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Japanese Grand Prix Recap Apr 08, 2024

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Join us as we recap the fan-favorite race weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix! We talk about Yuki's heroic home race, Red Bull’s victorious 1-2 finish, another disastrous weekend for Williams, and more. Plus, we recap the wheel-to-wheel action up and down the grid and the many driver radio moments to match.

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Japanese Grand Prix Preview Apr 04, 2024

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Join us to get ready for Suzuka, a fan and driver favorite! We discuss the unique track design and last year's exciting McLaren double podium, whether Ferrari can hang on to its close P2 in Constructors', Toto's comments on Max, the dynamic at V-CARB, and more.

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Pit Stops & Power Units with Red Bull's Calum Nicholas Apr 01, 2024

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Join us for an epic inside look at the Red Bull garage with Calum Nicholas (@f1mech), Senior Power Unit Technician and right rear wheel gunman on the pit crew at Red Bull Racing. He walks us through the garage and car set-up for a GP weekend, how he trains for the perfect pit stop, and Red Bull’s secret to success (hint: it involves competitive WhatsApp chats, bumping house music, and, yes, drinking Red Bull).

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Australian Grand Prix Recap Mar 25, 2024

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Join us as we recap the most exciting race of the 2024 season thus far! We talk about Sainz's heroic victory and his prospects for next year, the unexpected DNFs of the weekend (including Max's brake failure and Hamilton's engine woes), the excellent performance from both McLaren drivers, and the Albon vs. Logan single chassis debate.

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Australian Grand Prix Preview Mar 21, 2024

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Everything you need to know to get ready for the Australian Grand Prix! We get into last year's chaotic race and this unique track; Checo and Ricciardo's fight for the 2025 Red Bull seat; thoughts on the open Mercedes seat; Bottas, Stroll, and Sargeant's futures, and more. Join us to watch the Australian Grand Prix in NYC! And download the Bluestone Lane app and use this link to redeem a free coffee from March 22-24.

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What Can F1 Learn From the Olympics? Mar 18, 2024

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The Olympics are the most watched and most expensive sporting event on the planet... and yes, they are quite different from F1, but there are some key parallels when it comes to staging a responsible sporting event at such a large scale. Which Olympics have been successful on the sustainability front, and why? What lessons can F1 borrow from its frameworks as it pushes towards net zero?

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