Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, Host Oli is joined by James M, Abby and Sam as the quartet dissect the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, held at the legendary Interlagos in Brazil + Oli plays quizmaster again as he tests the knowledge of the group. Will the trio fare as well as in previous weeks, or will they come up short this time? Arguably the race weekend of the season, each meaningful session provided action and surprises. From first-time pole-sitters to first time winners, there is simply no predicting what Interlagos might offer. Together, the panel discuss those highlights and major talking points. The action and subsequent surprises were helped with a sizeable side of drama, which will no doubt dominate headlines over the coming days and weeks. The third and final sprint weekend of the 2022 season, the festivities in Brazil were the best advert for the format that F1 has seen thus far. First, it produced the qualifying session of the year and perhaps the most popular pole position in recent memory. Changeable weather conditions caused chaos and confusion at Ferrari, George Russell set up his weekend perfectly by accident, and Haas acted quickly when it mattered most. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/a-red-flag-and-surprise-pole-position-in-the-sao-paulo-qualifying/ Then, tensions ran high between teammates at both Alpine and Aston Martin in the sprint, with penalties applied to guilty parties. Verstappen fell back whilst Hamilton surged through, and there was no shortage of quality wheel-to-wheel racing, and there was a small sign of things to come at Red Bull. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sao-paulo-grand-prix-sprint-race-results/ The grand prix saw safety cars, diverging strategies and the Mercedes duo confirming their apparent renaissance. There was action throughout and drama aplenty. Verstappen and Hamilton came to blows again, Alpine grabbed the initiative in their battle with McLaren and fractures are starting to show at Red Bull. But the question is, how serious could the implications be? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sao-paulo-grand-prix-race-results/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/perez-on-verstappen-it-shows-who-he-really-is/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/hamilton-you-know-how-it-is-with-max-as-pair-come-together-again/ -- Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com -- Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds -- For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s show, James is joined by Abby and Sam as well as the familiar face of Bridge to discuss the top news stories, including: FIA take action against online abuse Online abuse is sadly a topic of the paddock after an FIA official has been a victim of targeted abuse, which has prompted the FIA President to release a statement and share the FIA’s actions to combat it. The panel discuss the events that have occurred and what they think the FIA can do to combat it. F1 arrives in Las Vegas Last weekend F1 hosted the Fan Fest in Las Vegas for next years inaugural race on the strip, with tickets already sold out. The quartet discuss the event, the prices of the tickets and the spectacle of Las Vegas as a whole. Sprint weekend format Haas to change This weekend is the third and final sprint race of the season and Max Verstappen has shared his views on Sprint races and why he thinks they’re unnecessary. Guenther Steiner has shared his view on how to best use the sprint race format, which the panel give their opinions on and how they think sprint races should be. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/guenther-steiner-proposes-new-qualifying-format/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/max-verstappen-sprint-weekend-not-really-race/ Vettel opens up on retirement Vettel is retiring from F1 at the end of the year and he has opened up on what his retirement could look like and the reasons behind his decision. The quartet discuss whether they’ll miss Vettel, his future career and whether or not he’ll be back. Also, Vettel’s competition for fans is shared. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/vettel-reasons-for-his-retirement/ https://finallap.de/ Are Mercedes set for a comeback? Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin have revealed how far behind Mercedes are and the reasons for their setback, but they’re positive that the Silver Arrows are on the right track for 2023. The panel give their views on Mercedes’ return to form and whether Hamilton, now an honorary citizen, will bag a win in Brazil. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/toto-wolff-mercedes-have-lost-8-10-months-of-development/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mercedes-sees-clear-route-back-to-success/ Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON SIGNS ANOTHER CHAMPION Stoffel Vandoorne has signed with Aston Martin as a test and reserve driver, joining Felipe Drugovich. The panel discuss Vandoorne's new venture, what that means for Aston Martin and where it leaves the empty Haas seat and Nico Hulkenberg. They also touch on Daniel Ricciardo's confirmation that he won't be driving in F1 next year and whether Mercedes is the route to go. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/stoffel-vandoorne-aston-martin-test-reserve-driver/ https://www.formulanerds.com/features/f1-is-nico-hulkenberg-now-favourite-for-the-haas-seat/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/ricciardo-on-2023-time-away-will-do-me-good/ F1 IN COLOMBIA A STEP CLOSER A second South America Grand Prix could join the calendar in future years in Colombia, named the Caribbean Grand Prix. The quartet give their views on a race in Colombia and how that could affect the already record-breaking calendar and number of races. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/stefano-domenicali-visits-potential-f1-destination-colombia/ 2'S COMPANY - AND THAT'S A CROWD!! Drivers were not happy with the crowds over the weekend of the Mexico City Grand Prix with the likes of Lando Norris sharing his thoughts on the situation. The panel dissect the events, the differing driver opinions and what should be done in addition to security guards to control the crowds. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1586742282740432899?s=20&t=4XTvq3CC-X5jvoAB5i3NJw DRIVERS NOT WARMING TO TYRE CHANGES Pirelli want to remove tyre blankets in the next few years but after the tyre tests in Austin and Mexico, some drivers aren't in favour of the move. The quartet discuss Max Verstappen's views as well as Mario Isola's and what they think the future regarding tyre blankets should be. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/pirelli-on-tyre-blankets-criticism-we-listen-to-drivers/ VESTI TO TEST AS HAUGER LEAVES Frederick Vesti is testing for Mercedes in the F1 post-season Abu Dhabi tests while Dennis Hauger has announced he will be leaving PREMA next year in F2. The panel talk about the exciting venture for Vesti, where Hauger could end up and the 2023 calendars for both F2 and F3 with new venues included. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-hauger-to-leave-prema-racing-for-2023/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-frederik-vesti-rumoured-to-be-in-line-for-mercedes-f1-test-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-f2-and-f3-calendars-confirmed/ A TRIBUTE TO FORMULA E'S IAN TREVOR The panel give their condolences to those affected by the sad passing of Ian Trevor, a beloved member of the Formula E community Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by Abby, James and Sam for their review of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Formula 1 headed to Mexico with both championships settled, but there is still plenty to play for elsewhere. Sergio Pérez and Charles Leclerc still locked in a close battle for second in the championship - with the former also hoping for a first-ever win on home soil - whilst Max Verstappen was looking for a record-breaking 14th victory of the season. The panel discuss the news that broke over the weekend, including Christian Horner and Red Bull's response to their penalty for breaching the cost cap and the team's boycott of Sky Sports, before taking on Oli's 'Confusing F1 Quiz', which featured some out-of-order questions and more driver-name switching to break Sam's brain. And then it was back to the track for the quartet. With Mercedes having shown some legitimate pace in the thin air of Mexico City and Ferrari having gradually lost their way, it would prove to be a 2021-esque battle between Red Bull and Mercedes. Did the former Constructors' Champions make the wrong decision on strategy? Was there a way for anyone to beat Verstappen? Where did the Daniel Ricciardo of old suddenly reappear from? And, of course, what were the panel's weekend ratings and who were their drivers of the day? -- Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com -- Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds -- For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News From The Nerds | The Motorsport News Show with the Top 5 News Stories EVERY Wednesday! On the show this week: *We announce the winner of our McLaren Competition* Alonso Crashgate 2.0 | Together, they discuss the escalating fallout from Alonso’s hero to zero (points) Sunday afternoon. Was his penalty fair, was it consistent, and have such matters always been policed this way? And lastly, what will the outcome ultimately be with Alpine appealing the decision? Heartbreak for Ricciardo | 2022 hasn’t been kind on the Honey Badger. Whilst the pain he’s endured is almost at an end, what comes next for him, and what should come next? Haas – and a race seat – are out the running. Will be land on familiar ground, or will be explore pastures new? Aston Martin Ready to Pay the Penalty | The forgotten party in the ongoing 2021 cost cap saga, what might Aston Martin’s negotiated punishment be? Team Principal Mike Krack says news is nigh. A fine, you’d presume, but how much might that be? Don’t Stop Believing” for Red Bull | Out of the (relative) wilderness, the newly crowned Constructors’ Champions never gave up the fight, even when suffering Mercedes’ unprecedented run of dominance. Just how massive was taking the double for energy drinks manufacturer? Debuts for Doohan and O’Sullivan | The feeder series’ serve up a couple of news stories to close the show. Alpine’s Jack Doohan finally gets his hands on F1 machinery. Also, F3’s Zak O’Sullivan also samples a modern-day F1 car as a prize for an award won. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the show… Our US GP Weekend Ratings - The panel give their ratings of the US Grand Prix, which saw some entertaining battles on track and Max Verstappen take his 33rd victory of his career. The Weekend's News + Practice, Quali Highlights - The quartet discuss the three big pieces of news that broke this weekend, including the passing of Red Bull’s co-founder, the negotiations Red Bull and the FIA are having over the consequences of the budget cap breach and Logan Sargeant’s career progression. They then touch on the practice sessions, commenting on the rookies in FP1 and who looked good before Qualifying. The quartet then talk about Sainz’s pole position and the highlights from Qualifying. We Try Commentary and mess with driver's names - Our very own commentator James had a go at Crofty’s job for lap 1, giving his own incredible commentary with a cool catchphrase to go with it. The panel then have a go at a Driver Naming Challenge Oli sets them, which certainly provides some laughs. Our National Anthem Review - As always, a race review must include a national anthem review and it’s similar opinions for the United States Grand Prix National Anthem. Our US GP Race Review - The quartet then dive into what is one of the most action-packed races this season. They focus on key highlights including the incident between George Russell and Carlos Sainz, which saw Sainz have his 6th DNF. Stroll and Alonso are definitely mentioned as the collision between the two is dissected with a debate on red flags. The panel also talk about Sebastian Vettel’s great race and the three-way battle at the front that gave some incredible battles. -- Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com -- Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds -- For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McLaren Competition FormulaNerds have teamed up with McLaren F1 to offer you the opportunity to win a hat signed by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo To enter: Listen to this show and count how many times the name ‘McLaren’ is said in total throughout the show. Then email your answer to [email protected] Full T&Cs - https://www.formulanerds.com/podcast/newsfromthenerds/competition-time-win-a-signed-mclaren-cap-courtesy-of-formulanerds/ Welcome to News from the Nerds – your midweek F1 digest brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Sam, Catherine and James discuss: Zak Brown’s strong words... Zak Brown sent a letter to the FIA and F1, formally saying how Red Bull cannot get out of the cost cap breach with just a fine penalty. Harsher action needs to be taken and he also proposes his own suggestion to the motorsport board. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/zak-brown-writes-to-fia-stating-red-bull-budget-breach-constitutes-cheating/ Is it Schumacher’s time to shine? Mick Schumacher is yet to find himself a seat for 2023. The German has caused some financial headaches for Guenther Steiner and Haas, who have looked at several drivers who could replace Schumacher. However, Gene Haas said that it is Mick’s decision to see what he wants for the future. Will Schumacher stay on with Haas, or will we see someone else in the American seat? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gene-haas-assesses-mick-schumachers-current-situation/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-schumacher-has-home-advantage-as-new-contender-emerges-at-haas-f1/ Pierre Gasly has finally made the right move? Pierre Gasly is finally out of the Red Bull system and can look ahead to a new chapter with Alpine. The trio discussed how once he left the Red Bull seat, F1 saw a new Pierre Gasly, especially in 2020 with his first win coming in Monza. What lies ahead for the French? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/pierre-gasly-it-was-the-right-time-to-leave-red-bull/ Another race in Saudi Arabia? And more sprint races? Saudi Arabia confirmed that they can host more F1 races. What does the trio make of this decision? Do we love this fast-paced circuit, or do we rather see it off the calendar? Also, there are set to be six sprint races, making the total number of races in a season 30 rather than just 24. Is this better than just increasing the number of Grands Prix per season, or will it prove to be too much to handle in a single weekend? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-more-sprint-races-better-than-expanding-the-f1-calendar/ Should F1 implement 'information' laps? After the delays in Singapore and Japan, the chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers Association Alex Wurz suggested that F1 implement information laps. Cars will run out on the track 10 minutes before to give feedback on the track conditions and see how it is best to proceed. This comes after Lewis Hamilton’s comments who told his team that he can give better feedback if he is out on track for one minute rather than watching from a TV. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gpda-formula-one-should-implement-information-laps/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by James Mackenzie, James Phillips (aka The Preacher Man), Sam and Catherine to discuss the Drivers Championship this year. We discuss: The season's battle for the title between Verstappen Vs Leclerc How Leclerc and Ferrari lost points and the mistakes that lost the title The greatest moments of the season so far Redbull's performance compared to Ferrari How Perez and Sainz have performed so far this year. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show James M, Abby, Catherine and James P discuss: CRISIS POINT FOR WSERIES We unpack the sad news that the final rounds of the 2022 W Series have been cancelled, as well as what this says about F1 and top-level motorsport https://www.formulanerds.com/news/2022-wseries-season-discontinued-investment-focus-2023/ COST CAP - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? The panel has its say on the much-anticipated cost cap compliance publication findings from the FIA, where Red Bull has been found guilty of a minor overspend breach. We also debate the potential penalties, and what the consequences for the sport could be should the FIA be too lenient. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/fia-announce-budget-cap-investigation-results/ GASLY AND DE VRIES MAKE THEIR MOVES FOR 2023 : Silly season is finally over, as the last major pieces of the F1 jigsaw slot into place. We discuss the end of the bromance between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly, as Gasly departs AlphaTauri to race alongside Esteban Ocon at Alpine. We also debate if their long-running feud has ended... https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-news-pierre-gasly-to-join-alpine-in-2023/ , https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-news-alphatauri-announce-nyck-de-vries-for-2023/, https://www.formulanerds.com/news/end-feud-esteban-ocon- FORMULA E CONTRACT NEWS: With Dan Ticktum confirming he's staying at Nio for 2023, and where this leaves Oliver Turvey. We also compare Ticktum's thoughts on the 2023 Gen 3 Cars, to previous podcast guest Lcas Di Grassi. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/formula-e-dan-ticktum-stay-nio-333/ SAFETY IN FULL FOCUS AGAIN Drivers, Teams, and pundits have all spoken out after the scary scenes saw Pierre Gasly drive perilously close to a recovery vehicle in Suzuka. With the FIA announcing a full investigation, we discuss the decisions at Race Control, and the potential solutions available https://www.formulanerds.com/news/russell-solution-for-the-recovery-vehicle-fiasco-that-almost-took-place-in-japan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Cut to the Race Podcast, James is joined by Abby and Grace for their review of the Japanese Grand Prix. Formula One headed to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, which was a race of two halves with a red flag session in between. With a lot to unpack, the panel discuss the events leading up to Max Verstappen being crowned World Champion of 2022. With mixed conditions in the free practice sessions, the weekend was looking to be quite the show with the focus on Pierre Gasly and Nyck de Vries, who have confirmed F1 seats for 2023. The trio talk about their moves before diving into Qualifying, which saw some unexpected performances from the likes of Sebastian Vettel and some close calls for Charles Leclerc. The topic of conversation then moved on to the Grand Prix. The panel talk about the opening lap chaos that saw Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon retire, and a very close call for Vettel, before dissecting the incident regarding Gasly and a tractor being on track. After sharing their own views and those of other drivers, the trio then review the 40-minute-or-so Grand Prix that many on-track battles, a championship-deciding penalty and the confusion, from the media and Verstappen himself, over whether he was champion. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds – your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show, James M, James P, Abby and Sam discuss: The 2021 Budget Cap alleged breaches: · Will 2021 ever end? Two teams are rumoured to have surpassed the budget cap last season, with potential championship implications. What do we know, and what do we think will come out of it? Silly season HAAS to be over soon: · It looks like we know who is going to AlphaTauri, depending on whether Alpine get their man, which should decide Williams’s choice. But Haas are somewhat separate in this. Will they stick with the devil they know, will they turn to an old hand, or will they dip into a different talent pool? Alonso being Alonso: · The fiery Spaniard was less than impressed with a potentially detrimental double-DNF for Alpine in Singapore. Do they panel agree with him, or are these merely the grumblings of a disgruntled outgoing employee? And is their reliability a concern in their P4 showdown with McLaren? Hamilton says the FIA has ‘failed’: · Have the new regulations achieved what they set out to do, and will the cost cap hold any gaps in performance steady throughout the latest era of F1? The panel take a look at Hamilton’s comments and weight up the situation – is he right, is it too early to tell, and is he a hypocrite? The future of W Series: · The women-only championship is in financial turmoil. Will it survive the season, and could more be done to safeguard its future? Headline name Jamie Chadwick had a weekend to forget in Singapore, as she threw away the chance to wrap up the 2022 title – but will that prove costly? Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by Abby, James M and Sam for their review of the Singapore Grand Prix. Formula One returns to the Marina Bay circuit in Singapore for the first time since 2019, which could’ve been the championship decider. The whole weekend had mixed conditions with a lot of rain, which provided for some interesting on-track sessions. The panel touched on the free practice sessions, and the cost-cap debacle that was the talk of the weekend, before diving into Qualifying. Qualifying certainly had drama in Q3 for Max Verstappen, and the panel discuss his P8 finish, Charles Leclerc’s pole position and key highlights of the session. The race was a tale of two halves with more drama further into the Grand Prix. The quartet talk about key highlights including the multiple safety cars and retirements, Perez’s phenomenal drive, Verstappen and Hamilton not quite being up to par and some stand-out performances from midfield teams. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Catherine discuss: Six Sprint Races Confirmed: Formula One confirmed today that 2023 would see six sprint races on the calendar adding to the already-scheduled 24 races. The panel talk about the additional sprints and what this could mean. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-formula-1-calendar-to-feature-six-sprint-events-from-2023-onwards.6JpUPQeXnDnmYEzvlcySXk.html Alfa Romeo’s Driver Announcement: Alfa Romeo confirmed that Zhou Guanyu would drive for them again next season in 2023. The quartet discuss Zhou’s signing, his rookie season so far and also the parting ways of Nicholas Latifi and Williams. https://t.co/vSU0XMENNg Is it too late now to say sorry for Silverstone? Stuart Pringle has apologised for the chaos of the Silverstone 2023 sales that introduced dynamic pricing. The panel discuss the statement and what this means for 2023. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/silverstone-apologises-to-fans-we-will-sort-it-out/ Will Piastri follow in Schumacher’s footsteps? Laurent Rossi compared Oscar Piastri to Michael Schumacher and said the Piasco drama will always stick with him. The quartet talk about Alpine’s continuous comments, the Schumacher comparison and whether McLaren will be underestimated. https://www.planetf1.com/news/oscar-piastri-saga-stick-forever/ Will 2023 be the year for Aston Martin? Aston Martin are expected to take “big steps forward” next year in their goal to become a race-winning team. The panel discuss whether they think the team can achieve this, especially with Alonso signing to them. https://www.formulanerds.com/features/aston-martin-make-big-step-forward-2023/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode James, Catherine and Gracie sit down with Lucas Di Grassi to discuss all things Formula E. The first-ever formula e race winner takes a look back at his career in both Formula E and Formula 1. As Di Grassi reflected on testing, the nerds are given the technical rundown on the all-new Gen3 cars. Moving into current times and how Formula 2 can progress while giving the nerds exclusive access to this year's champion’s future. Di Grassi also took the time to talk through his off-track actions from the eSkootr championship to sustainability and finally triathlons. Finally, we took a trip in the racing Time Machine where Di Grassi would love to see Aryton Senna race in Brazil! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Catherine discuss: 2023 calendar revealed: The FIA have released a 24 race calendar for next season, including the return of an old race, and the debut of the Las Vegas GP. We analyse what this packed schedule means for F1 in its push for Net Zero by 2030, and how the impact on the teams. https://www.fia.com/news/2023-fia-formula-one-world-championship-calendar-approved-wmsc Silverstone in the spotlight: The 2023 British GP is heading for a sell out - but controversy has hit Silverstone and the sale of tickets Dynamic prices were the biggest cause of frustration - causing bottlenecks of people attempting to book tickets at the earliest opportunity to get the lowest price. This caused the system to fail and ticket sales stopped on Thursday and restart Friday morning. The same issue happened again initially - but the prices had hit an increased level. once again. The panel voices their concerns and what this means for next season https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1570440847933722626?s=20&t=LWdw4kqTn2hvG8bDugE96w No go for Herta but De Vries future secured One of the most talked about potential 2023 moves fell through at the end of last week, with Red Bull announcing the end of their interest in Indycar star Colton Herta. This has caused massive discussions over the whole superlicence format / points of the FIA vs Indycar. We dive into the potential improvements Indycar could make, and the impact on the feeder series if this rule had been changed - as the champion of F2 currently has no guaranteed F1 drive. Plus, we dive discuss the future of Nyck de Vries. After his heroics in the Italian GP, Nyck was immediately linked for a permanent drive for Williams. However, this may not be where he ends up if current news is to be believed. Where does this then leave Williams? Where is De Vries going? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/red-bull-abandons-their-attempt-to-sign-herta/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/brown-f1s-whole-system-needs-to-be-reviewed/ Junior academy hitting a downhill Alpine slope? The Oscar Piastri has led Alpine with a question over their second seat, with CEO Laurent Rossi stating it's causing them to question their whole junior programme. As the three-day tests of the Alpine team, kicks off (a car from 2021) at the Hungaroring track, we dissect what next for a team which has endured a difficult summer. We also address the current rumors are that Alpine will choose Pierre Gasly and Nyck de Vries will take his place at AlphaTauri. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alpine-suggests-scrapping-their-junior-academy/ F3 testing - with surprise inclusions. F3 Testing starts this week in Barcelona with PREMA and MP announcing their line ups. We discuss some of the surprise driver announcements and this could mean for the 2023 season This week also saw the F3 Women test at Magny Cours in France, we discuss the driver feedback, and the hopes for multiple women on the F3 2023 grid. https://twitter.com/SamuelTCoop/status/1572133540346695680?s=20&t=LWdw4kqTn2hvG8bDugE96w https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/4XFdGBG9oMSGp3Ei3QJqhm/watch-womens-magny-cours-f3-test-day-1-round-up https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/6flwYNZecbOZTqE7DzMmbV/watch-womens-magny-cours-f3-test-day-2-round-up Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, and Sam discuss: de Vries gives Williams a headache: Alex Albon didn't compete over the weekend of Monza after suffering from appendicitis, so Nyck de Vries stepped in and drove the Williams where he impressed the whole paddock. The panel discuss whether de Vries could replace Latifi for the team and his F1 prospects. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/nyck-de-vries-i-can-look-back-on-a-proud-debut-but-being-in-f1-is-out-of-my-control/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alex-albon-recovering-from-respiratory-failure-following-surgery/ Superlicence Debacle: Colton Herta has been in talks of joining AlphaTauri and Gasly going to Alpine, however, he doesn't have the super licence points required, which has caused a lot of controversy. The trio talk about the superlicence debate and their thoughts on Herta. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/herta-is-good-enough-for-alpha-tauri/ https://www.pitpass.com/73637/Superlicence-system-needs-reviewing-says-Brown How do you end a race? The Italian Grand Prix ended in a controversial way behind the Safety Car where the rules were followed but the conversation has risen about whether that was the right move, especially with the parked car being removed on track. The panel discuss their thoughts on the race end and the controversy around it. https://www.formulanerds.com/features/is-it-time-for-a-safety-car-rethink/ https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12696279/martin-brundle-max-verstappen-unstoppable-in-title-charge-but-italian-gp-raised-painful-f1-issues Are the FIA planning an F1 revamp? Stefano Domenicali wants to propose a reduced number of practice sessions with more sessions awarding points for the drivers to have something to fight for. The trio dissect Domenicali's new ideas and share their views. https://www.racefans.net/2022/08/24/domenicali-plans-less-practice-more-points-paying-sessions-in-f1-events/ Drugovich joins F1...kind-off: The 2022 F2 Champion Felipe Drugovich Champion has joined Aston Martin's Driver Development Programme as a Test and Reserve Driver. The panel talk about the positives of this for Drugovich, but also the potential hindrances. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-felipe-drugovich-confirmed-as-aston-martin-development-driver/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast Oli is away so Abby takes the hot seat with Grace at James to look back at the Italian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen made it his fifth victory on the trot whilst disappointing the Tifosi in the process. The race around the temple of speed has put Verstappen 116 points clear of Charles Leclerc. Sergio Perez and George Russell are not far behind. The group discuss the race weekend, the exciting start, the unusual ending and the Monza curse. They also look at the Driver of the Day and the superstar sub of the weekend, Nyck de Vries and look at where he could fit in on the grid. The team also chat about all the grid penalties taken and why it was so confusing trying to work out the starting grid. On top of the regular race weekend, the team pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth who sadly passed on Thursday the 8th of September. James shares a touching tribute and the group discussed how they felt F1 handled the weekend. The gang also give their race rating, national anthem ratings and of course - Driver of the Day. They chat about the prospects of Aston Martin and how their bad luck never seems to end. An interesting race with an even more interesting race review. They also look at the controversial ending… Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Catherine discuss: Deal or No Deal: The Porsche deal with Red Bull is falling through according to reports despite Porsche trademarking F1nally. The panel discuss their thoughts on the failed deal, reasons why it didn't work out and Porsche entering the sport. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/red-bull-porsche-deal-has-a-high-risk-of-collapsing/ The bad side of F1: AlphaTauri released a statement in support of Hannah Schmitz, Red Bull's Head of Strategy, after she's received abuse and the conspiracy theories floating around about Tsunoda's retirement at Zandvoort. The quartet discuss the effects of social media, share their support for Hannah and women in motorsport and give their views on the topic. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1566814414019465216?s=20&t=SF2c7-Gq7W6p7CEMPTm-NA Herta to AlphaTauri? IndyCar racer Colton Herta could be moving to AlphaTauri if the FIA allow him to get a superlicence, which would then see Pierre Gasly move to Alpine. The panel share their thoughts on Herta joining F1, what it would mean, and Red Bull's comments. https://twitter.com/callum_ilott/status/1566897188453613576?s=20&t=SF2c7-Gq7W6p7CEMPTm-NA Ferrari's returning to their roots: The Scuderia are running a yellow livery for their home race in Monza this weekend. Could it be a change of fortune for the team? The quartet discuss what could happen this weekend and their thoughts on a yellow livery. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/binotto-clarifies-sainz-pitlane-incident/ https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/09/06/ferrari-set-to-run-yellow-livery-at-italian-gp/?feed_id=26958&_unique_id=631736cdc4fcb Formula 3 meets W Series: F3 have announced that four female drivers will partake in a one-day test of the F3 car as an opportunity to understand the championship. The panel give their thoughts on this and what it means for women in motorsport. https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/xhVWWB5FA3qhVv7AzqWPw/four-female-drivers-get-the-opportunity-of-a-one-day-test-on-the-fia-f3-car Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, on the Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli, Abby and Catherine come together to discuss the Dutch GP. Max Verstappen once again please the home fans with a win that put him 109 points ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez, who find themselves equal on 201 points. The panel also discussed McLaren’s official signing of Oscar Piastri before diving into the race weekend action. They spoke about potential moves the can see if F1 such as Pierre Gasly to Alpine. It all depends on whether Colton Herta will be eligible to join AlphaTauri as they also discussed what’s stopping the American from making a move from IndyCar. Race discussions varied from the national anthem review to another Ferrari mess to the heated battle between Mercedes and Max Verstappen. There were some incidents in the race, including a controversial one from Yuki Tsunoda which saw a safety car take place and make Zandvoort all about strategy. Meanwhile, the team also brought you the latest news on the stewards’ decision regarding Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez, and Yuki Tsunoda, who were all summoned after the race. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Catherine discuss: Pierre Gasly and Piasco Alpine and Piastri met with the Contract Regulation Board on Monday and the panel have a little update on the drama. Speculation about who will fill Alonso's seat has been growing with Pierre Gasly being named the preferred driver, despite his rift with Ocon. The panel discuss the likelihood of an all French team. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gasly-on-ocon-were-not-friends-anymore-so-well-see-about-alpine-drive/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alpine-could-make-a-surprising-move-to-obtain-pierre-gasly/ https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1564316932618305536?s=20&t=N3eGR1r713blo7_7gSPWgw Where next for Mick Schumacher? Mick Schumacher is no longer part of the Ferrari Driver Academy and has yet to have a confirmed seat for 2023. The quartet discuss where he could end up, FDA potentials and who could take his seat at Haas. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-to-cut-ferrari-ties-at-end-of-2022-f1-season/10360493/ Audi in and Porsche Out Audi announced their entry into Formula One last week whilst Alfa Romeo announced their partnership with Sauber will terminate at the end of 2023. The panel discuss Audi's confirmation and its links with Sauber and what that'll mean, as well as the delayed news about Porsche and Red Bull https://www.formulanerds.com/news/are-red-bull-about-to-abandon-the-porsche-partnership/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-alfa-romeo-terminates-partnership-with-sauber/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-audi-confirmed-to-enter-formula-1/ Ferrari's Under Pressure Ferrari are under a lot of pressure and scrutiny following the Belgian Grand Prix after some questionable decisions. Mattia Binotto has expressed concern about the championship and Red Bull's budget cap, which the quartet dissect. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/binotto-hits-out-at-fia-over-concerning-budget-cap-rules/ https://www.formulanerds.com/features/is-it-about-earning-those-one-points-for-charles-leclerc-and-ferrari-now/ Hello Spa, Goodbye Kyalami Spa is confirmed to be on the 2023 calendar, whilst Kyalami has fallen through. The panel discuss the confirmation of the iconic track as well as what could be next for Belgium and Kyalami. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/belgian-grand-prix-to-stay-on-formula-1-calendar-for-2023/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by James, Abby and Catherine using questionable metaphors to discuss the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix and its surrounding events. This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the Official Supplier of the Mercedes AMG F1 Team Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ Our race review panel covers: Daniel Ricciardo leaving McLaren, and what the Australian's next move will be. We dive into Ricciardo's video announcing the news on social media and what impact this will have on him as well as F1's driver market. As the drama surrounding Oscar Piastri nears its conclusion, we cover where we think he's going and when we may finally find out as the Contract Recognition Board meets to discuss the reigning F2 champion's future. Grid penalties galore: How 7 drivers taking grid penalties ensured exciting and chaotic opening laps, complete with two World Champions colliding. One would continue, and the other quite literally flew out of the race. Just how harsh were the media exchanges afterwards? Our usual anthem review. Is the Belgian Grand Prix's anthem performance be a hit or one to forget? Max Verstappen's imperious form and how he and Red Bull turned a P15 start into a dominant victory. Teammate Perez also comes under scrutiny as the Mexican struggles to keep in touch with the championship leader. Ferrari's unfortunate race, and yet another faux pas for the legendary Italian team. We talk strategists' strategies for talking to racing drivers, and the logic of the prancing horse decisions after another race to forget. Mercedes and George Russell pressuring Ferrari for P2 in the Constructors Championship. Can Mercedes recover its season to finish "best of the rest" behind the dominant Red Bull? The strong performances of Alpine, Williams and Aston Martin. All 3 teams came away with a good points haul. The same could not be said for McLaren, we analyse how this race affects the Constructors Championship as F1 2022 moves into its second half. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Oli and James are joined by special guest Tom McCluskey, aka TommoF1. Tom(mo) has become an F1 internet sensation on YouTube and Twitter, now with over a quarter of million subscribers and more than 30 million views. He talks about content creation, explains how he got his big break, and of course discusses all things F1, including how he got into the sport, the incredible 2021 season (yes, including Abu Dhabi) and how he reckons Diego Simeone is the Christian Horner of football... Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, Sam and Catherine discuss: It’s Race Week Again: Formula 1 returns for the second half of the season kicking off in Spa, with F2 and F3 supporting. New floor regulations come into play as well as Liam Lawson driving in FP1 for AlphaTauri. The panel discuss the iconic Belgium Grand Prix that could be the last. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/spa-what-is-going-to-happen/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/liam-lawson-is-set-to-have-f1-debut-in-spa/ Giovinazzi and Raikkonen Return: Antonio Giovinazzi is returning to F1 for two FP1 sessions with Haas, as speculation around the second Haas seat grows. Kimi had his first race in NASCAR at the weekend that was bittersweet. The quartet discuss the former Alfa Romeo driver’s latest news. https://www.formulanerds.com/features/antonio-giovinazzi-returning-f1-haas/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/raikkonen-crashes-in-nascar-debut/ Audi and Sauber: Audi have been tipped to buy out Sauber and an announcement could be looming. The panel share their thoughts on Audi joining F1. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/are-audi-close-to-announcing-their-entry-into-formula-1/ Red Bull are Dieting: The weight restrictions are coming into play as Red Bull are looking to shed some kilos from their RB22 to meet the regulations. The panel discuss what this could mean for their performance. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/red-bull-puts-the-rb18-on-a-diet/ Statement of Intent for Aston Martin: Mike Krack has said signing Alonso is a statement of intent for the team and will help them achieve becoming a “winning team”. The quartet dissect this and whether they think Aston Martin and Alonso have this potential. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/krack-signing-alonso-statement-of-intent/ British GP Protestors: The protestors from Silverstone that invaded the track where in court recently. The panel give a brief update on that situation. https://twitter.com/formula_nerds/status/1560597483142668288?s=21&t=UCGj4Jeqt96wYo-a_nBgCA Formula E Silly Season in Full Swing: Nissan revealed their driver line up for next season and McLaren also revealed their first driver as well. The quartet discuss the drivers, and what who the second McLaren driver could potentially be, with some news surrounding F2 driver changes for Spa. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-nissan-e-dams-announce-season-nine-line-up/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mclaren-confirm-driver-formula-e-rene-rast/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-campos-face-driver-changes-for-spa/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Oli, Sam, Abby and James P are joined by special guest Harry Benjamin. The voice of F3, Harry gives us his view on why F3 is such a compelling series for all F1 fans. Revealing his thoughts on 2022 so far, Harry gives us his thoughts on who's impressed and who needs a stronger second half of the season. Tune in for his take on some of the crashes in F3 and F2 so far, and which drivers have improved the most. Harry also tells us about his career journey, and just how he came to commentate for F3, as well as his recent experiences for F2 and making his F1 debut on BBC Radio 5 Live. The second voice in your head is a very real thing when commentating as it turns out, and we hear all about the tricks of the trade, including how Harry prepares for every race. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Sam discuss: 2026 Engine Changes and Porsche's Entry to F1 The 2026 engine changes have been announced with lots of new information, especially in relation to sustainability and safety. The panel go into detail about the changes as well as Porsche's new trademark and the potential of a looming announcement. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-world-motorsport-council-approves-f1-2026-power-unit-regulations/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/porsche-f1-entry-f1nally-confirmed/ Horner's Worries as Australia Confirmed: The dates for the Australian Grand Prix have been confirmed but Christian Horner has some worries about the calendar for next season. The quartet share their thoughts on Australia and Horner's concerns. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/christian-horner-f1-schedule-too-much/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-date-confirmed-for-2023-formula-1-australian-gp/ McLaren and Alpine Continue To Be In Headlines: Pato O'Ward has commented on the Piastri and McLaren drama, whilst Lando Norris expressed his high expectations. Otmar Szafnauer has also spoken about Alpine and Alonso and their goals for the rest of the season. The panel discuss the ongoing drama, their thoughts on McLaren's performance and whether they agree with Szafnauer. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/oward-piastri-mclaren-drama-is-laughable/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alpine-not-concerned-about-relationship-with-alonso-during-2022/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/lando-norris-sets-ambitious-mclaren-target/ Formula E Crowns A New Champion The finale of the Gen2 era saw Formula E crown their champion in a dramatic weekend and also some news about Susie Wolff's departure from the championship. The quartet talk about the series finale and their thoughts on what's next for Susie Wolff. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/formulae-latestnews/breaking-news-formula-e-round-16-seoul-e-prix-results-who-won-the-championship/ Abu Dhabi Rumbles On: Toto Wolff and Christian Horner have both made comments surrounding the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 2021, with Horner's comments about it being redemption whilst Wolff admits he still thinks about the race. The panel touch on this and discuss their thoughts. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/horner-abu-dhabi-was-redemption-for-verstappen-fans/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/i-think-about-it-every-day-wolff-on-abu-dhabi-2021/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Oli, James and Dalila are joined by special guest Ann Bradshaw. A true legend of the F1 paddock, she has worked with Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Sebastian Vettel - who apparently considers her his 'F1 mum' - amongst many, many more, and is currently Press Officer for the W Series. Ann shares some fascinating stories from her 51 years in motorsport, including which drivers were the easiest and trickiest to manage - it turns out 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve was happy as long as he got some chocolate and milk when he got out of the car! She also gives her opinion on Vettel's retirement and her hopes that it won't be too long until we see a female driver on the F1 grid again This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the Official Supplier of the Mercedes AMG F1 Team Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Sam discuss: Piastri x Alpine court battle: Alpine and Piastri continue to be in headlines as the possibility of going Court arises. The panel discuss the ongoing drama and recent news of Daniel Ricciardo’s requested payout from McLaren due to their not-yet-confirmed deal with Piastri. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-alpine-could-take-piastri-to-court/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/alpine-to-narrow-down-alonso-replacement-to-four-drivers/ https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/08/09/ricciardo-seeking-21-million-f1-pay-out-from-mclaren/ Alonso didn't move for money: Otmar Szafnauer has said Alonso isn't a man of integrity but Pedro De la Rosa believes Alonso’s move was not because of money. The quartet discuss these comments, Mike Krack’s thoughts on the Spaniard’s move and also the four possible drivers rumoured to replace Alonso. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/krack-aston-martin-is-here-to-win/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-joins-am-for-project/ Lewis Hamilton opens up: Lewis Hamilton has opened up to Vanity Fair about numerous topics, including the jewellery drama of piercings, Top Gun Maverick and the infamous Abu Dhabi season finale last year. The panel comment on Hamilton’s comments. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/lewis-hamilton-feels-cheated-out-of-eighth-world-championship/ 2023 technical regulations / 2023 calendar: New information has been revealed about the technical regulations and the schedule for next season. The panel dive into their thoughts and expectations of how these will affect Formula 1. https://twitter.com/ben_sulayem/status/1556717330163433475?s=12&t=pjhZhgPQpPFxqqrtLmMgrA https://racingnews365.com/2026-formula-1-power-unit-regulations-finalised-what-happens-next https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1556549629591916544?s=20&t=KqAwllDve1LXPbBPE9rQwQ https://twitter.com/virtualstatman/status/1556629019860209664?s=20&t=KqAwllDve1LXPbBPE9rQwQ Formula E 100th race and finale: This weekend is the finale of Formula E where the title fight is Stoffel Vandoorne’s to lose. But weather in Seoul could impact the 100th race of the season. https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/august/preview-hana-bank-seoul-e-prix-rounds-15-16 https://www.formulanerds.com/news/formula-e-evans-to-keep-positive-going-into-seoul/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Oli, James M and James P are joined by Special Guest Bailey McElligott who works for F1 as their Senior Graphic Designer. Bailey explains just how much work goes into bringing F1 to life with on-screen graphics, sponsorships and the podium animations. He shares stories of how much pressure an unexpected race winner can bring and what happens when things go wrong! He brings to life how over 500 people work behind the scenes at F1 both at the tracks and back at HQ to bring the sport to life for us, the fans. This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the Official Supplier of the Mercedes AMG F1 Team Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week.. This week is a bit different, however... With all the big news coming from the silliest of silly seasons in the last couple of days, James, Sam, Abby and Catherine do a driver contract special episode. These revolve around: Alonso's shock move to Aston Martin On Monday, Fernando Alonso shocked the F1 paddock with an out-of-the-blue move from Alpine to Aston Martin, which was apparently the first the French team had heard of it... https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-fernando-alonso-signed-to-aston-martin/ Piastri rejecting Alpine's announcement he would be driving for them A couple of hours after Alpine had announced reserve driver and academy star Oscar Piastri would be driving for them in 2023, the Australian youngster came out and denied that was the case, definitively saying he would not be racing for Alpine next year. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-piastri-denies-alpine-drive-for-2023/ Ricciardo's uncertain future Piastri's bombshell has left the 2023 grid looking very uncertain, particularly for the underperforming Daniel Ricciardo, with his younger compatriot believed to be aiming for his McLaren seat. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/piastri-drama-opens-the-door-for-ricciardo/ Albon's new deal with Williams And a bit of breaking news just at the start of the podcast, with Williams announcing a new multi-year contract for Alexander Albon. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-williams-to-retain-albon-for-2023/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by Dalila and Sam, as the trio review, dissect and analyse the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix and its surrounding events. This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the Official Supplier of the Mercedes AMG F1 Team Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ In the show, the panel covers: The retirement of a much-loved legend of the sport. They discuss his career and advocacy, as well as looking back on how he came to be the icon he is today. Dalila and Sam share stories from their weekend’s trackside, with Dalila covering W Series in Hungary and Sam at the London E-Prix. What will surely become one of the classic drives of Max Verstappen’s career, as he spins and wins in style. Was this the Dutchman’s best drive yet? The continued slow implosion at their title rivals, who are looking more and more like finishing third in a two-horse race. Together, the team discuss whether Binotto is a dead man walking or if he’s the right man for the job at Maranello. An extended anthem review, with a look ahead to the always popular Italian national anthem when F1 gets to Monza in September. The clash of Alpines, with Alonso shocked at his teammates driving standards. Was the writing on the wall for the hot-headed Spaniard and his French team? Are Mercedes back, or was Hungary another false dawn? A difficult Friday made way for a triumphant Saturday for Mr Saturday and a remarkable recovery drive from Lewis Hamilton on Sunday. The awful behaviour of some fans at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and what the sports needs to do about it to stamp out abusive and unacceptable actions. And finally, how the podcasters can keep themselves busy during the summer break with no races to review. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. In today's podcast, Sam and Abby get together with James and Catherine to discuss the latest news surrounding the motorsport world, mostly Formula One. They kick off the podcast with a quick round-up of the events surrounding Ferrari and Sergio Perez in the French Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc took full responsibility for his crash which caused him a potential win, while Carlos Sainz insisted that the team is not “a disaster,” despite some controversial calls they’ve been making. Meanwhile, the Mexican blames the Virtual Safety Car for not putting his Red Bull on the podium. You can read more on this on: https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/championship-fight-is-pointless-if-mistakes-continue-leclerc/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sainz-on-french-gp-we-are-not-a-disaster/ On another note, they took a look at sustainability in Formula 1, and so the discussion had to be topped off with Formula E which heads into Rounds 13 and 14 in London this weekend. They spoke about the future of the electric championship and what potential Formula One drivers can join in too, while having a look at Nyck De Vries, who seemed to found his feet in the all-electric series. Speaking of Nyck De Vries, who makes part of the Williams Drivers Academy, the Nerds took a look at possible prospects that can join the Oxford-based team for 2023 as Nicholas Latifi and Alex Albon edge the end of their contract in 2022. Read more on potential drivers on: https://www.formulanerds.com/news/jost-capito-two-talents-williams-next-year/. And while they touched on new beginnings, they also looked at the potential end of the F1 journey for drivers such as Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren, Sebastian Vettel with Aston Martin, and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. The discussion does not stop at the podcast, you can also get more insight into why these drivers might leave the sport soon on: https://www.formulanerds.com/news/ricciardo-give-me-a-winning-car-and-ill-win/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/rosberg-lando-norris-is-potentially-the-best-of-the-next-generation/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/could-hamilton-make-it-to-400-races/. Finally, to top it all off, the Nerds analyse Haas’ decision not to give Mick Schumacher any upgrades for Hungary and how the German is getting on in F1, following a series of disappointing performances. Read more on it: https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-schumacher-to-pay-penalty-for-crashes-in-hungary/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the Official Supplier of the Mercedes AMG F1 Team Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ This week, Oli is joined by Abby and Catherine to discuss the potentially last French Grand Prix. The trio discuss Ferrari, who looked to have a strong weekend but was all ruined by Charles Leclerc’s crash. They discuss who was truly at fault, Mattia Binotto’s team or the 24-year-old’s? They also point out the strategists’ confusion which caused Carlos Sainz a podium finish after he made a spectacular comeback from the back of the grid. They go on to compare the Lewis vs Max rivalry to that compared to Max vs Charles this year. Mercedes are not at the top of their game but they seem to be turning up the heat on Ferrari and Red Bull, especially after a double podium finish thanks to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with a slight push from Toto Wolff. Finally, what happened to Sergio Perez this weekend, was the team to blame for his finishing position? And how about Daniel Ricciardo? Is he demanding too much from McLaren, who seem to have been working just fine with youngster Lando Norris? Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Abby, Dalila, and new panellist Catherine cover: Bonjour as Formula 1 Returns to France: Formula 1 return to Le Castellet for the French Grand Prix this weekend with W Series and F2 supporting as well as Dalila from the paddock. The panel discuss Christian Horner’s comments on Mercedes, Ferrari’s reliability issues, and Red Bull’s upgrades for the Grand Prix. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/horner-we-expect-mercedes-to-be-quick-in-france/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sainz-is-sure-ferrari-will-solve-its-reliability-issues/ https://www.formulanerds.com/features/verstappen-vs-hamilton-rivalry-returns/ FIA Under Fire Once Again: Heading to the French Grand Prix and coming from Austria, the focus is all on the FIA and whether they’ll police the race correctly, as Max Verstappen believes they France was “a joke.” The panel dissect his comments and the expectations of the weekend. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/max-verstappen-criticises-fia-policing-joke/ A Legal Battle for Piquet: The Brazilian is facing a legal battle after his racism towards Lewis Hamilton. Helmut Marko has shared strong words about F2’s Juri Vips, which differ from Horner’s. The panel dissect the escalation of this situation and whether F1 are doing enough to combat issues like this. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/nelson-piquet-facing-new-legal-action-over-racism-towards-hamilton/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/marko-juri-vips-no-longer-receives-any-support-from-red-bull/ Goodbye 2022, Welcome 2023: Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack and Fernando Alonso of Alpine have warned of the danger of missing out next year and said that work on the 2023 cars should begin sooner rather than later. The girls discuss this and what the best decision for the teams would be. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-alpine-need-to-look-ahead-to-2023-before-its-too-late/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mike-krack-we-have-to-find-a-way-out/ F1 Not Ready For More Teams: Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto has said Formula 1 is not ready for the likes of Audi and Porsche, who has a rumoured deal with Red Bull, to join the sport. The panel discuss their thoughts on this and potential additions to the grid. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/binotto-f1-not-ready-for-audi-and-porsche-joining/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special episode with some of our most incredible guests, answering the most incredible question. Featuring: Louise Goodman Bernd Maylander, David Croft Fabienne Wohlwend Amanda McLaren Mario Andretti Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s podcast, it’s a two part special with Cut to the Race: Austrian Grand Prix Review and News from the Nerds, brought to you by Oli, James and Abby. Want to tour the highly confidential team factory of @MercedesAMGF1? AND sleepover on an @eightsleep Pod? Apply now at eightsleep.com/sleepover. ** This episode is brought to you by EightSleep - Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ Cut to the Race: Austrian Grand Prix The Austrian Grand Prix saw the second Sprint Race of the season following some shock qualifying results on the Friday. The panel talk about Mercedes’ unfortunate Q3, the controversy surrounding Sergio Perez and Haas’ formidable qualifying times.Mixed views are shared about the Sprint Race that saw Max Verstappen sprint to victory after the two Ferrari’s battled each other. Moving onto the race, the panel discuss the some of the crazy battles, involving five cars, a Red Bull vs Mercedes that resulted in a penalty and Hamilton vs Schumacher. Moving on, the panel bring you news on:Masi Breaks the Silence: Michael Masi has released a statement about his departure of from the FIA. The panel discuss their views on the former Race Director’s departure. https://t.co/RV8vuBR9BH Movement at McLaren: Daniel Ricciardo confirmed his future as McLaren announce a new signing of Alex Palou to their roster. The panel discuss Ricciardo’s contract with the team and potential drivers who could join McLaren in the future. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/ricciardo-confirms-his-future-in-f1/ Fan Behaviour at Austria: The Austrian Grand Prix saw a lot of horrific reports about fan behaviour involving racism, homophobia and sexual harassment. The trio discuss the events and what F1 could do to tackle these issues. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-news-f1-responds-to-horrific-fan-behaviour-claims/ South Africa to Join the Calendar: Rumours of South Africa joining the F1 calendar have all but nearly been confirmed. Motor Magnet gave FormulaNerds an exclusive and the panel discuss the potential addition. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/exclusive-update-on-formula-ones-south-african-grand-prix/ Silly Season is Starting: Talks about future driver line-ups have begun, with Ted Kravtiz letting slip Oscar Piastri could join McLaren. Comments from Toto Wolff have spurred rumours about Charles Leclerc moving to Mercedes and Sebastian Vettel has hinted he could retire soon. The trio discuss all the chatter in the paddock. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1546745726436270080?s=20&t=gEHDhxTnKMl3ILziKNxKiA Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXTREME E MCLAREN EXCLUSIVE James and Oli introduce and discuss our candid interview with McLaren Extreme E drivers Emma Gilmour and Tanner Foust. https://www.mclaren.com/racing/extreme-e/ ----------- Keep up to date with all the latest Motorsport News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest.Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Abbby & James cover: A split in Ferrari? It was a mixed weekend at Silverstone for Ferrari as Carlos Sainz won his first Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc was disappointed with his result, which prompted some words from Mattia Binotto. The panel discuss the rumours surrounding some team's personnel reluctance at joining in the celebrations of Sainz's first win. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/ferrari-civil-war-staff-refused-to-attend-sainzs-podium-ceremony/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mattia-binotto-wags-finger-charles-leclerc-ferrari-silverstone/ Red Bull not having it all their way: Red Bull had a bittersweet weekend as Sergio Perez was on the podium but championship leader Max Verstappen suffered a lot of issues during the race. The panel discuss the difference in performance and Red Bull's return to the headlines with a certain 'copycat' car as they head to their home race. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/horner-to-fuel-the-fire-in-aston-martin-green-red-bull-dispute/ Have rules been flexed? News has it that some teams have flaunted the rules regarding porpoising and could be affected by the FIA's directive. The panel discuss Mercedes' response and their shock admission about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. A weekend to learn from: Safety was the biggest takeaway from Silverstone and the panel discuss the incidents involving the life-saving halo and the opinions about sausage kerbs. They also mention the record-breaking numbers of the British Grand Prix and the W Series race. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-exclusive-sorry-nissany-accepts-blame-for-scary-silverstone-halo-needing-accident/ A view from the paddock: Panellists Abby and Sam were at Silverstone over the weekend and Abby shares their paddock experiences and some exclusive news about Théo Pourchaire. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-exclusive-pourchaire-relishes-busy-july-as-he-eyes-this-alfa-romeo-fp1-outing/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast, Oli is joined by Abby and James, as they discuss the action-packed and epic race that was the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. ** This episode is brought to you by EightSleep - Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ The trio briefly touch on the timings from practice that saw Lewis Hamilton look promising at his home race. The action of qualifying is also covered as a surprise Williams driver made it into Q3, but Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll weren't as lucky. The panel discuss the National Anthem before launching into the drama that was Silverstone. The horrific opening lap incidents going into Turn 1 are dissected by the trio as well wishes are sent to Zhou Guanyu and Alex Albon. Admiration is sent to George Russell for his sportsmanship, and all the Marshalls, who were involved with the protestors. On-track battles between Perez, Hamilton and the Ferrari’s are most definitely a topic of conversation as well as the fight between Max Verstappen and Mick Schumacher, which the panel share their views on. They then discuss race results, their race ratings and their drivers of the day, as is tradition. Next up is Austria with the second Sprint Race of the season so be sure to check out our race review next week. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Abby, Dalila, James M and James P cover: A new qualifying format from 2024? The FIA has approved a new qualifying format to be tried in 2024 as well as having updated the current F1 regulation to allow three Sprint events. The panel discuss the repercussion on teams, budget cap, and racing. https://twitter.com/PHortonF1/status/1542156215236558856?s=20&t=KgBghmz5tLKoVaGqgRJHJA Piquet and Vips: Nelson Piquet has been banned by the F1 paddock after using a racial slur to refer to Lewis Hamilton. On the contrary, Hitech announced Juri Vips will continue racing in 2022. The panel analyse what happened and the statements made by all parties. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1-reacts-to-piquets-racist-comments-about-hamilton/ https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1542119572295270400?s=20&t=KgBghmz5tLKoVaGqgRJHJA https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1542164429013491714?s=20&t=KgBghmz5tLKoVaGqgRJHJA British GP weekend: F1, F2, F3, and W Series will all race in Silverstone. The panel discuss the upgrades (or lack of) from the F1 teams as well as the contestants for the Championship in feeder series. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1542080269573922816?s=20&t=KgBghmz5tLKoVaGqgRJHJA McLaren a force on all fronts? Zak Brown opened up to the possibility of seeing more female drivers within the team, by even potentially getting involved in the W Series. The panel discuss whether more F1 team might and should decide to follow. https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/85866/mclaren-f1-female-driver-zak-brown/ Sustainability for the future of F1? Formula 1 announced the details to their strategy of sustainability for the future, including a new fuel and better logistics. The panel discuss how the new strategy will be taken and what can change already from 2023. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1541350348383715334?s=20&t=KgBghmz5tLKoVaGqgRJHJA https://t.co/f2VZfoqz8C ** This episode is brought to you by EightSleep - Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Abby, Dalila, James M and James P cover: All over for Vips? Juri Vips has been suspended from the Red Bull Junior Programme after racial and homophobic comments during a livestream on Twitch. The panel discuss the current situation of the PREMA driver and the statements made from Hitech Grand Prix. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/vips-suspended-from-red-bull-academy-following-racist-comment/ The fallout of Canada: The main takeaways from the Canadian Grand Prix concern three different teams: McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes. The panel discuss the comments made by drivers, and CEOs, on the performances and lessons learned during the race. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/zak-brown-apologised-to-ricciardo-for-performance/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sainzs-bold-ferrari-claim-after-losing-out-to-red-bull-in-canada/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/hamilton-hints-at-mercedes-role-change-for-russell/ The FIA: The governing body is in the F1 news pool once again with accusations from Kevin Magnussen on their easiness to be swayed and influenced in decisions. The panel breakdown Magnussen's reason behind his comments and the views on the FIA's decisions. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/fia-in-the-storm-too-easy-to-influence Are Audi already in F1? Rumour has it that Audi has signed a deal with Sauber and will join the grid in 2026. The panel briefly discuss their thoughts on this as well as the news regarding a deal between Red Bull and Porsche and a tweet about Hitech GP. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/have-audi-secretly-agreed-a-buyout-with-an-f1-team/ No more Spa days? New tracks are being added to the calendar and it could be at the risk of Spa. The panel dissect the future calendars with Spa being tipped as hosting a rotational race and the addition of a new French Grand Prix. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1539538111230787584?s=20&t=OyUgMuUByW9lWKAL2MR8MA Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast, Oli is joined by James and John, as they discuss the long-awaited return of the Canadian Grand Prix. ** This episode is brought to you by EightSleep - Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ The trio cover the key talking points heading into the weekend, such as the debates over porpoising and what technical regulations may or may not be introduced to counter the problem, before getting into the nitty-gritty of the action. They discuss practice - particularly the fascinating wet Practice 3 - and Saturday's thrilling qualifying. Should George Russell have taken the risk of the dry tyres? How did Haas manage to lock out row three? It's been how long since Fernando Alonso was last on the front row? And, of course, they share their views on the race itself, including the charge through the field by Charles Leclerc, the return to form of Lewis Hamilton (or was he never out of form?), Carlos Sainz coming so close but yet so far again and where it all went wrong for Alonso. There were plenty of other under-the-radar performances - some good, some bad - to discuss up and down the field too, along with the pressing question: is the title decided already? Then, as is tradition, they conclude with their choices for Driver of the Day and race ratings.I t's a return to home soil (at least for most of us) in a fortnight's time with the British Grand Prix, so be sure to check our race review for the hugely popular weekend in Silverstone. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast, Oli is joined by Sam, James P, and another new panellist, John, as they dissect the ‘usually a blockbuster’ Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. ** This episode is brought to you by EightSleep - Ready for better sleep? Eight Sleep users fall asleep up to 32% faster, reduce sleep interruptions by 40%, and get overall more restful sleep. Replace your mattress or just add the Pod technology to your existing mattress. Get £150 off your purchase by visiting https://www.eightsleep.com/formulanerds/ In this episode, the team cover the key talking points heading into the race, namely whether Nicholas Latifi’s days are numbered, and if Williams are soon to be with a new engine supplier. The debate over ‘Max Verstappen Racing’ and surging Sergio rumbled on, playing a big role in the narrative of surrounding the run up to the weekend. The agenda was heavily influenced by the ongoing struggle with porpoising. Is it a solely Mercedes problem, or is it wider than that? It dominated conversations during practice and on Saturday before, and after, the really important parts of the event. Once there, the team discuss the ever-entertaining qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which seems to almost guarantee at least one red flag. Was Stroll unlucky, is it is symptomatic of a larger problem for the driver? The panel share their views on the start of the race, the pain endured by Ferrari, and the impact it is, or isn’t yet, having on the championship. Can Ferrari claw it back, or is it already too late?It was an interesting weekend at McLaren. In the midst of widespread criticism, Daniel Ricciardo appears to have closed the delta between himself and the always impressive Lando Norris. The team didn’t have the easiest day from a driver-management perspective. Did they ultimately get it right, or did they get it wrong? There were quiet and unassuming performances up and down the field. Some of them caught the attention of the team as they decided on their drivers of the day before concluding with their race rating. The long-awaited return of the Canadian Grand Prix is up next weekend, so be sure to check our race review for the popular race in Montreal. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Sam, James and Grace cover: Moving back to Montreal After three years, F1 is back in Canada! The panel discuss their favourite dramatic Grand Prix memories and discuss the news that there could be a new qualifying rule implemented this weekend. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1536776499239559168?s=20&t=bD4gnBqs30ONCASiGCkSKQ The Driver Merry Go Round With reports that Alonso is set to compete in 2023, the team discuss where Alpine rookie, Oscar Piastri, could find his seat. They also discuss the possible fate of the driver who loses out to Piastri. The group also look at rumours that Mick Schumacher’s position could be on the chopping block. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1536796938305163264?s=20&t=bD4gnBqs30ONCASiGCkSKQ Porpoising Problems The Porpoising problem doesn’t seem to be going away. Lewis Hamilton notably suffered in Azerbaijan and other drivers aren’t best pleased with the safety concerns. The panel discuss this and Christian Horners comments on the matter. https://t.co/vozdPu9RQZ The Return of South Africa It’s been going on for months. The potential of an F1 return to South Africa. The nerds chat about the potential race in South Africa, the logistical issues and what races could be leaving to make way for SA. https://t.co/1ddH8cVp08 Naomi Schiff Schiff was the target of online backlash when twitter users questioned her role in the Sky sports F1 team. The tweet, now deleted, gained masses of attention mostly supporting Schiff. James, Sam and Grace discuss the incident and the future of women. Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast, Sam is joined by Cal, Abby and new podcast panellist, James P, as they cover the crown jewel of the Formula One calendar: the Monaco Grand Prix. In the episode, the team cover all the highlights from qualifying and the race, as well as wider conversations surrounding the sport, such as the long-term feasibility of the Monaco Grand Prix, and whether it should remain on the calendar with the current era of cars being so big and so heavy. And crucially, what the sport could do to rectify some of the issues facing Monaco. The panel share their thoughts on the race direction and ponder what might have been the problem as F1 narrowly avoided a repeat of Spa 2021.The aptitude of Ferrari’s race strategy is called into question after a less than perfect race and the group debate how much of an impact on the championship it might end up having, or is it already too late? Sergio Perez and the dynamics within Red Bull are on the agenda. Is he biting off more than he can chew, or are the team getting more than they bargained for, and what issues might that cause? But also, controversially, what might the Mexican have signed? Alex Albon, Mick Schumacher and Fernando Alonso feature for their own unique reasons before the team rounds up and with their drivers of the day and weekend ratings. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Sam, James M and James P cover: Williams falls victim to cost cap: Williams becomes the first team to fall foul of cost cap: receiving a $25,000 fine for submitting documents late. Will other teams follow? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/williams-fined-for-submitting-documents-late/ Baku GP race weekend preview: Two Red Bull drivers in the title race, Damon Hill's comments on Daniel Ricciardo's performance, Ferrari say they have a "few tenths" in their pocket, Gasly and Yuki at AT for 2023 and F2 championship contender overview https://www.formulanerds.com/news/marko-hints-at-no-change-at-alphatauri-for-2023/ FIA President talks tough on driver priorities: President Mohammed Ben Sulayem cautions drivers over activism work and imposing beliefs. believing the FIA should not forget "roots of motorsports" https://www.formulanerds.com/news/ben-sulayem-fia-should-be-careful-not-to-be-dragged-into-politics/ Netflix to take over USA F1 rights for 2023? Netflix in F1 rights race with Amazon, ESPN, and NBCUniversal - will this change the game for the UK too if Netflix get involved? F1 Manager 2022 - Release date and trailer revealed The much-anticipated game gets an official launch date and features trailer. Will the game the triumphant return to manager games F1 fans have been dreaming of for 20 years? Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Abby, Dalila, Grace and James cover: FIA’s Latest Announcement: The FIA confirmed today that the Executive Director of Formula 1 is leaving the governing body and have announced the interim replacement. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/fia-announce-departure-of-f1s-executive-director/ Redemption for Perez: The Monaco Grand Prix saw Perez win his third race, redeeming himself after a frustrating Spanish Grand Prix. The Mexican has also signed a new contract with Red Bull. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sergio-perez-to-stay-with-red-bull-until-2024/ The Pressure on Ricciardo and Schumacher Continues: Both drivers suffered big crashes in Monaco and there’s talk surroundings both their performances and futures in F1. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/ex-f1-champions-suggest-ricciardos-time-could-be-up/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/haas-monaco-was-very-very-unfortunate/ Mercedes Engine and Cost Cap: Mercedes admitted some concerns they have with the budget cap, which is still rumbling around the paddock. Could we see Mercedes reduce the number of engines they supply? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mercedes-to-lose-an-engine-customer/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/budget-cap-teams-at-risk-of-dropping-out-of-races/ Indy 500: The Indy 500 took place over the weekend and it was a tense few laps, which saw a former F1 driver win the race and comments from a current driver about his potential future racing in the Indy 500. https://www.formulanerds.com/features/the-history-and-future-of-the-triple-crown/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] **This episode is sponsored by Treehouse Get 50% off your first month as a podcast listener through our special discount link: https://teamtreehouse.com/signup_code/podcorncourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News from the Nerds, the midweek news show by the FormulaNerds news team – Your essential F1 weekly news digest. Each week we bring you the Top 5 news stories from the past week. This week Abby, Cal and Oli cover: Race Week in Monaco The F1 paddock is heading to Monaco this weekend, which has raised some mixed opinions from teams and drivers about the 2022 cars racing on the streets of Monte Carlo, as well as focusing eyes on Ferrari's reliability issues in Spain and Lando Norris' health.Is Daniel Ricciardo Under Pressure? Zak Brown has commented on the performance of both his drivers and the panel discusses whether there’s more pressure for Ricciardo to perform. https://www.formulanerds.com/features/daniel-ricciardo-mclaren-second-driver/ Cost Cap Effect: The budget cap has been in the news a lot this season and there is some interesting comments from Red Bull’s Christian Horner and also Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/budget-cap-teams-at-risk-of-dropping-out-of-races/ Fernando Alonso’s Future in F1: With contract talks on the horizon, Alonso has opened up about where he’d like to race next in F1 and the panel discuss the potential movement for the Spaniard. https://www.planetf1.com/news/fernando-alonso-top-team-opportunity/ Spanish Grand Prix Fallout: The race in Barcelona exceeded a lot of expectations but there were aspects off-track that have caused a lot mixed opinions and criticism. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sold-out-spanish-gp-caused-displeasure-among-spectators/ Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow us: Facebook – www.facebook.com/formulanerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/formula_nerds Instagram - www.instagram.com/formulanerds TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s ’Cut to the Race’ Podcast, Sam, Cal and Abby dissect the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Cataluña. - What did you think of the race? Get in touch and get mentioned on the show - Email [email protected] The panel cover all on-track action, evaluating the new upgrades brought by Mercedes, which led to the teams best result of the season so far for Lewis Hamilton and a podium for George Russell. Ferrari are also a topic of conversation, particularly Charles Leclerc’s place in the championship and Carlos Sainz’s unfortunate luck, which saw an ‘okay’ home race. There were some great battles on track that the panel chat about, including Russell vs the Red Bulls. Team orders for Sergio Perez come into the conversation as well as Max Verstappen’s problems. Others drivers, such as Mick Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and Valtteri Bottas also came up in conversation as the Spanish Grand Prix was a mixed weekend for them. The ‘Green Red Bull’ was a hot topic off track in Spain and the panel discuss the situation, Christian Horner’s and Aston Martin’s comments. This episode is sponsored by Treehouse - Get 50% off your first month as a podcast listener through our special discount link: https://teamtreehouse.com/signup_code/podcorncourses For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to News From the Nerds - Our midweek news show covering everything you need to know from the world of F1. This week, Sam, Abby, Grace and James discuss: The Breaking News that there was no replacement for the Russian Grand Prix: On the day of recording, it was finally announced that the Russian Grand Prix would have no replacement. This was after speculation it could have been replaced with Qatar, Malaysia or Germany. The team discuss this topic briefly. Spanish Grand Prix The Spanish Grand Prix is next up on the calendar and the team talk about all things españa! What series will be racing this weekend? Will the new regulations work better? Why is Spain important for development, comparing notes with testing. Mercedes Big Decision Mercedes have a decision to make surrounding their car (sidepods i’m particular). On the topic of this, the panel also chat about the other teams bringing upgrades and more importantly, the ones not bringing upgrades. Sebastian Vettel’s future in F1 After a busy off-week for Seb, many are now questioning his long term commitment to F1 and whether he’s ready to retire. On top of this, Seb has been offered a drive with Formula E. THE FIA- All things Jewellery and Michael Masi The Panel discuss whether the FIA are “flexing a muscle” with their Jewellery ban or whether it’s a real safety concern. They also discuss the potential of Michael Masi’s return and his position in the FIA. New Races and New Sprints Finally, the team discuss the new races that could be on the calendar and whether there will be an African race next year. Also, the possibility of a Baku sprint race is brought up. Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, former F1 Driver Jan Magnussen joins Oli and Grace on the show. He has competed in several of the most prestigious events in motorsport including CART, NASCAR, the FIA Formula One World Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We talk about his racing career, and his best moments covering everything from his favourite tracks, to what car he has on his driveway. It wouldn’t be right not to talk about his son Kevin Magnussen after such a fantastic year so far. Jan explains Kevin’s return to F1 along with his hopes for the season ahead. Share your thoughts, give feedback and get mentioned on the show: - Email [email protected] Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News: - Visit www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: - Facebook www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds - Twitter www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds - Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds - TikTok www.tiktok.com/@formulanerdsofficial For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: - Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices