Small Torque with Katy Fairman

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Going behind-the-scenes of F1's TV Direction operations Sep 24, 2026

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Katy has been to Biggin Hill, the hub of Formula 1's TV Direction, to get an access-all-areas tour at how the broadcast is created. From the impressive TV gallery, to the car onboards, team radio room and graphics, there is so much to discuss. A huge thank you to Lenovo for this opportunity. This is quite a different type of episode, and much longer and more detailed than our normal weekly chats about F1 news, but if you have enjoyed it any constructive feedback would be welcomed!00:00 - Introduction1:00 - When did I go to Biggin Hill?5:40 - Starting with servers 7:00 - Going into the TV gallery 11:15 - The roles of the TV Directors14:28 - Explaining the different cameras22:18 - Creating graphics 26:17 - What do you do when there's a crash?29:30 - The engineering side 34:18 - Looking at the data38:03 - F1's team radio room43:18 - What happens when things go wrong?42:12 - My thoughts on F1's TV DirectionPlease be sure to like and subscribe to Small Torque with Katy Fairman, and follow the podcast on socials. For business enquiries, please contact smalltorquepodcast@gmail.com.

Where did I go? Plus F1 regulations chat and Antonelli's title bid Sep 03, 2026

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Small Torque with Katy Fairman returns for new episodes in a different studio, but with still the same show you know and love 🥰In this episode, Katy explains her disappearance from the pod, and goes into some of the key Formula 1 stories from the last 16 months – from the 2026 Regulations, to Kimi Antonelli's championship chances and finally a look ahead to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Please be sure to comment the headlines you want covered in next week's episode, and be sure to follow the podcast on socials. Mercedes Five Things Monza: https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-italian-gp-2026For business enquiries, please contact smalltorquepodcast@gmail.com.

The biggest stories from F1's latest triple header Apr 24, 2025

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After races in Japan, Bahrain and Saudi , Katy is back and ready to cover the big stories on and off the racetrack. She also fills you in on her Miami trip, and discusses when we will next see a woman racing in Formula 1. Listen on audio here: https://linktr.ee/smalltorquepodcastFollow the pod on social: www.instagram.com/smalltorquepodcastFor business enquires, please email katyfairmanmotorsport@gmail.com 💌

What does the future of Red Bull Racing look like? Apr 03, 2025

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Another week, and another episode. A week on from the bombshell Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda seat swap, Katy is back to discuss more details and give her suggestions on who the team might be keeping a close eye on.

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Why Japan is the best Grand Prix on the F1 Calendar: https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/why-japan-is-the-best-grand-prix-on-the-f1-calendar

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Reacting to the Lawson and Tsunoda Red Bull swap Mar 27, 2025

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In this week's episode, Katy is talking about the now confirmed rumour of Liam Lawson being sacked by Red Bulling Racing after just two rounds and Yuki Tsunoda's promotion to the top team.

She is also chatting all things Australia and China, as well as looking back at one of the craziest F1 races EVER.

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20 predictions ahead of the 2025 F1 season Mar 13, 2025

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With the Australian Grand Prix weekend almost here, Katy sat down to pick some bold predictions for the season ahead. From possible podiums to shock departures, anything is possible this year in Formula 1.

As well as guessing what the next nine months have in store, there's also some new Cadillac updates and a cool job opportunity Katy needs your help with!

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Let's talk about Drive To Survive Season 7 Mar 06, 2025

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Only one day to go until the latest season of Drive to Survive hits Netflix, but Katy has been able to see all 10 episodes early. Join her as she reviews the season, as well as sharing the important storylines that have been missed out, in the new Small Torque Podcast studio. For business enquires, please email katyfairmanmotorsport@gmail.com 💌

F175: Booing, Bond and the best launches Feb 23, 2025

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I’m back, and this week discussing the F1 75 launch at the O2 arena in London. It was an unusual event, packed with singing, dancing, DJing and everything else in between, but what was it like on the ground? This is my thoughts on it all. Enjoy!

Discussing F1 driver moves ahead of 2025 Dec 23, 2024

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With the 2025 F1 grid complete (for now), Katy chats about the eras that came to an end after the Abu Grand Prix, Liam Lawson's promotion to Red Bull Racing and her honest thoughts on the new rookies on the grid.

Daniel Ricciardo deserved better Sep 26, 2024

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With the news that Daniel Ricciardo is out at VCARB, and potentially F1 all together, Katy talks about the drama and why it's left such a sour taste in the mouths of motorsport fans.

Be sure to show Nate some love and check out his Ricciardo stories across his socials: https://x.com/natesaundersf1

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