Beyond The Racing Line - Formula 1 Podcast

Triple treat for the ages. It was Maximum Verstappen at Qatar, with a third crown. The sky is the limit for Max, how many title will his career end in? That Aussie boy has speed. Piastri takes a maiden F1 win, with a sprint pole and victory, but you have to feel for Lando watching both Australians take a win. When will it be Landos turn? Stroll threw the toys out of the cot and serious questions have to be asked. The FIA are investigating his incidents. Is that the straw that broke the camels back? And Andretti are set to arrive. The green light has all but been given to join the grid as we expand the field, just don't mention it to James Vowes.

Normal service has resumed with a Verstappen win and a 6th Constructor title sewn up. A sprint to decide the title and that's season 2023 in the books. Of 2nd is all that is needed, a DNF is not. A shocker from Perez puts him back under the pump. With 3 replacements waiting in the wings, the time to deliver is now. 17th and 20th at the season opener, and a 2nd and 3rd in Japan. Has there been a better season revival than McLaren's? Piastri with a 3yr extension and a first podium to boot. All signs point to the top of the grid. Mercedes fought hard again, but has the honeymoon ended with George and Lewis? The new kid on the block getting punchy but the old hand showed his class once again. What will seasons end bring for Mercedes? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

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The Rebull streak comes to an end as the Spanish meistro completes a smooth operation in Singapore. Ferrari are back....or so it seems. An end of season resurgence has the Tifosi licking their lips, the base like for 2024 looks promising, so can we expect a strong running in the land of the rising sun. If they handed out prizes for negative gearing Aston would take the cake. The one time challengers season has unravelled before our eyes, battered, bruised and beaten in the development race. A 9th place for Lawson as he turns up the heat on the Honey Badger, rumour has it Dan and Yuki are locked in for 2024, so if not the sister bull, then who will take a punt on the pint sized Kiwi? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

10/10 an achievement for the ages, but just don't ask Toto, some things are made for Wikipedia, but not this. Ferrari threw the kitchen sink at their home race, Sainz on pole and a battle royal to the end. A third and fourth by Sunday but this felt more like a win for the ever wanting Tifosi. Mclaren lost pace, a questionable strategy call, and a bit of bad luck for Oscar saw a less than ideal result. Will they bounce back in Singapore. And what to do at Alpha Tauri. Lawson has stepped up, Dan is still injured and Yuki didn't get started. With more drivers than points, this team need to get the mix right or it will be more long years toiling away at the bottom. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Records, wrists and rookies were the flavours of Zandvoort, circuit by the sea. 9 on the bounce for Max as he levelled Vettle for the most consecutive wins, he is set for a record breaking 10 in Monza but when will the streak end? Aston were back, a rethink and re-tink of aero and it was Alonso doing all the heavy lifting. A win felt closer this week. Is 33 destiny or just a dream? And what of Alex Albon, another masterful drive, he is building the Williams team around himself, but if the top runners came knocking would he leave or stay? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

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A wet spa threatened to derail a race weekend but what we got was nothing short of spectacular. Max continued doing Max things, as eyes now turn to the battle for 2nd. Perez has a 40pt lead over Alonso and Hamilton. Is it enough? Will he be caught? Piastri is a champion in waiting make no mistake, a sprint podium, an almost pole yet a forgettable Sunday. How long until we see Aussie Oscar with a GP podium? And it was Tsunoda who took the chocolates this week at Alpha Tauri. Ricciardo watch is in full swing. Who comes out on top? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

It was 12 on the bounce as Max and the Bulls re wrote history. No matter who you support, you cannot take away from this might achievement. All aboard the McLaren train. Yes the boys in Orange are running riot and the pace is hot. Have we just flipped the field on its head? Aston in trouble? A white hot start to 2023 has suddenly evaporated for the Stroll family team, is there more to come or have they packed up shop.and taken their trophies home for the season? And engine equalisation was the buzz word around town, Redbull have thrown their arom around Alpine, but is it genuine support or a sneaky lure for RBPT customers? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

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There are few tracks that deliver history like Silverstone and this weekend was no exception. It was a day of rejoicing for Mclaren fans around the world, a new package, a 2-3 quali and a podium to boot. Safety car however didn't get the memo and Piastri had to settle for 4th. Have we just witnessed the final stage of a mighty rebirth from the Papaya people? Alpine had a weekend to forget as both drivers finished in the sheds. A turning point in the season? Or just a race to forget? And celebs were in the thick of it as Cara Delvigne and Alfa Romeo snubbed Martin on the grid, social media ran wild and had more than their say. Is it time to scrap the celebrities? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

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The title race is over. So much so that if Max was a constructornon his own he would still lead both championships. Sit back and enjoy this master-class for the rest of 2023. Ferrari threw everything at the Bulls this week, a heroic quali from Leclerc and Sainz saw an almost pole and one of the greatest laps of all time. Is it too little to late or will we see a win for the boys in red this season? 90% of the McLaren is upgraded. Norris with one of the drives of glthe season, plus a new chrome livery with a nod to the past and a second package for Piastri. Watch out mid field, this is looking the goods. And it was penalty city at the ring. Do we need to make changes to the track or is it a case of suck it up and drive for all? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Oh Canada, home to the most iconic races of the past but 2023 oh fired a half shot. It was again Verstappen leading the charge in another display of total domination. Updates for Aston as Alonso closed the gap, but a misfiring Stroll has some beginning to ask the question. Just a weekend to forget or is the Fernando white wash in full swing? A second week of sidepods and another rapid display from Mercedes, arr they a title threat to Redbull in the constructors or just a flash in the pan? Albon put on another hard tyre master class, one of the inform drivers of the current month. If a top team came knocking is the timing right for young Alex as he begins to replicate Russle's Williams career? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

A third grand slam for Max and an untouchable display. Points dropped by Perez and the questions asked again, is this a title door closed? Side pods, performance and a double podium, a second place for Mercedes, a to be announced contact for Lewis and life is good again, but is this the new normal or a progressive flash in the pan? Ferrari kept doing Ferrari things. A new sidepod that delivered minimal performance, a backwards Sainz and a Leclercs that needs a hug. Where too now for the F1 giant? Alpine are on the fly. Whatever is in the water, they need more. An upward trajectory and knocking on the door of Aston. Keep an eye on these boys, good things are happening. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Nes, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

The jewel in the crown that is Monaco. A high speed dance with the walls for 70 heart pounding laps. But it was a do or die qualifying that stole the show. Alonso and Aston talked a big game in the weeks leading up. A bonsai Q3 lap almost nabbed pole as too an almost perfect tyre call. How long until we are celebrating win 33? Sooner rather than later. Floors were lava, or better yet, on cranes as the secrets of Ferrari, Redbull and Mercedes were exposed. Will we start to see the gap closed come seasons end? And Sergio had a weekend to forget, in the single turn of a wheel, has he buried his title hopes or is this simply a bump in the road? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Nes, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Love it or loath it, Miami is here to stay, the glitz, the glamour, the big names and all the cyan and magenta cringe that comes with it. Perez had his eye on the world title lead, but failed to capitalise. A simple yes or no to ponder, will he take the title lead at any stage in 2023? Leclerc once again saw red as he ended qualifying too early, questions arr staring to be asked, is he over driving? Is Ferrari heaping pressure? Is he looking sideways at another team? Devries had another weekend to forget, the once highly sought after talent is finding F1 life far from easy, an alleged seat fit for Ricciardo won't help him sleep better at night. Are his days numbered? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Nes, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Back to Baku was the theme of the week. However, it failed to deliver in spades. A new format, a new way of Formula 1. However, was it for the betterment of the show or a rush to create a false reality? Leclerc bagged a much needed podium after speculation rose about his position at Ferrari. Is it all happy families at Maranello, or is there something afoot? Checo has risen to a new height. The street circuit master has thrown down a gauntlet, but can he really fight for the title? Is Max vulnerable, and will the Redbull team allow it? A space that must be watched. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

We still called Australia home in round 3 with the backyard GP hitting us in all the right places. A new looks circuit incorporating an additional DRS zone, has the changes to Albert Park improved racing? Or is it too early to tell? Fans were seeing red both on and off the track as we matched the record for most red flags in a race, red cars were DNFing and red faces were on display and spectators breached security lines. What did you make of all the decisions around a weekend? Right call? Wrong call? And if so what would you do differently? And Piastri gave Aussie fans something to celebrate as he secured his first points of the season, make no mistake, as slow as that McLaren is, this kid is the real deal. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Here the Saturday rundown from the boys at the Australian GP.

Get the Friday Rundown from the boys at the Australian GP.

Get the run down from boys at day 1 of the Melbourne GP.

Round 2 hit the streets of Jeddah and it was the king of the streets in Perez who took what is a vital win and yes it's only round 2. The on again, off again, on again 100th podium for Fernando cemented his 2023 credentials, but fans have questioned the FIA and their timing of the penalty. Should they have done better? Ferrari boasted reliability over the summer but with a third control electronics, the mighty red team look to be MIA. Are they the fourth best team on the grid? And Aussie Oscar put in a stellar quali making Q3 and a tidy race, there are great signs for the rookie. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

You would be forgiven to think that the year is 2006. After the events of the weekend, fans are once again chomping at the bit for Fernando Alonso. Welcome to season 2023. The Aston has arrived, after much anticipation and speculation the rumours look to be true, they have rocketed up the grid thanks to the new regulations and cost cap, but are they able to challenge for a race win or even a world championship, they have the right man in Alonso, anything is possible. It was utter domination from the Bulls, Russell has called the season already. Can Max take every race win for the season and set an unprecedented sporting record, or will the pack hunt them down once the wind tunnel penalty sets in. And it was a horror start for Mclaren, just how much trouble are team papaya in? All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

FANTASY IS LIVE! Join us this year as we tackle to world of F1 fantasy. DRAutoArt is on board once again with some amazing prizes for our top 3 finishers and with 113 teams in last year's league, we know it's going to be bigger and better than ever. Use our league ID C3J6U88Z304 to join and take us on in 2023. #F1

2023 is here. We are officially back and raring to go. The 3 day test is over, reliability was sound from all teams as the clocked the Bahrain circuit. The field pecking order looks relatively set but as we know testing means little in the scope of a season and anything can change. Mclaren came out swinging, at themselves. The papya team admitted targets have been missed and drag levels are high. Lando left punching walls while Ricciardo sat counting his dollars. Is 2023 the bottom of the pile for this once mighty team? Rebull look good, scary good. With flow vis paint wrapped to perfection, you would be silly to bet against Max for a 3rd title. Questions will be there based on last year's sanctions, but will it be a case of catch us if you can regardless. And Aston, after a day 1 breakdown many thought the Alonso curse had returned, but after clocking over 3 race weekend distances and a 90% new car this could be the moment for this aspirational team. All that plus some season predictions and a special Fantasy F1 episode, join us as we launch into 2023.

We love this time of year as the liveries come out, testing is almost here and round 1 is just around the corner. This week as we dive into all things livery, car launches, and a little bit of tech talk. Season 2023 is almost upon us.

Fan Frenzy 2023 is here and it is a special pre season edition. It's a fabulous 4 this week as Sam and Paige join us for some different and at times totally incorrect opinions. If you checked in with the socials listen out this week as we discuss all things F1 in readiness for 2023.

With 2022 done and dusted, the boys have taken the time to digest the season.

2022 is in the books, but while it didn't realise the heights of 2021 you have to admire the pure talent that is Max Verstappen. Ferrari will think what if and the powerhouse of Mercedes will wonder if only. We said farewell to many. And while some were a shock and some overdue it was Seb who stole the show. A champion til the end and a legend of the sport. Could you see a return in the future? Ricciardo is back home, a 3rd driver seat to reset and refresh and although Rebull have said no to a 2024 drive, you can't help but think there is a sneaky chance. And post season tests are in full swing. Gasly looks right at homein the Alpine, Alonso hitthe ground running at Aston and Piastri settled into life in McLaren. Who was the biggest winner of all? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

There are 3 certainties in life, death, taxes and a show stopper on Brazil. The penultimate round delivered a new pole man and a new race winner. The errors cane thick and fast this weekend. Ferrari absolutely botched qualifying on a whole new level as Leclerc was hung out to dry when it needed to be wet. All jokes aside there must be changes at Maranello in the off season. Stroll was in the firing line just like the driver's around him as his hyper aggressive move on Seb raised an eyebrow or too, there are questions being asked of his over aggression, hard to believe it's Gasly closest to a race ban. And Max played the villain for the first time in 2022, a shocker in the sprint, a squeeze on Hamilton and refusal to play ball with Perez, with the belief that he parked it on purpose in Monaco. Max needs to be careful, he has a rear gunner and he has titles to boot, but do Rebull have the skills to tame a Dutch lion. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

The second title is tied up as the raging Bulls take the constructors. A domination from the Milton Keys crew, a sign of times to come? We saw the old guard taking up the fight this weekend as Seb wound back the clock with an almost podium, with only 3 more outings to go has he called time too early, or is he bowing out in the right way? Hamilton was criticised for his seasons start as young George took charge at his new team, but with setup work early on he is now reaping the rewards, too little too late, but this may finally be the step all Merc fans have been waiting for. And Alonso did Alonso things, a cannon into the wall, a shattered chassis, two wheels, no worries. But the FIA dropped the ball again and hit him with a 30 second post race penalty. And boy, have we fired up about this one. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

A double world champion is crowned, albeit in the most bizarre circumstances. A champion deserving of his crown as we now turn our attention to the battle for second place. It's only the start for Verstappen though, how many more titles does he have in him? It's cost cap week, the findings are out and while Aston Martin have alleged to be a 'procedural' breach, Redbull have a 'minor' overspend. So what now? There is alot of water to go under this bridge, but if you were the FIA, what sanction would you impose? Safety is paramount in F1, but this week we saw one of the biggest errors on track in a long time, and while Gasly did exceed the limit the simply cannot be a valid excuse for tractor-gate. And it was a weekend for the old hand as both Fernando and Seb showed their class in the wet, but someone forgot to tell the broadcast as fans were robbed at what looks to be officially the closest finishing margin ever recorded. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

We returned to Singapore for a sweaty session after 2 years away and it tested the limits of everyone. Max had a shocker and showed that he is human after all, in what could have been the deciding weekend he let one slip but hey, even champions make mistakes. Alpine and McLaren had opposing fortunes, in a year were Alpine have been the surprise for all the right reasons, and McLaren for all the wrong reasons, the papaya people edge ahead. Who will come out on top in 2022. And budgets what the word of the weekend, allegations of both major and minor overspending, teams in a spin, fans in a frenzy but after all is said an done will it be a case of honest mistakes or one of the defining moments in all of F1 history with the potential for titles to be on the line. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.