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Ep 83Episode 83: FormulaNerds 2021 Season Review | Part 1

In this 2-Part Season Review special, we review the teams, drivers and races that made up the incredible 2021 F1 World Championship season. In This Episode - Oli, Abby, Bridge and James discuss the Bottom 8 Teams including the highlights and lowlights of their seasons.In Part 2 - Oli, Sam, Bridge and James discuss the colossal season-long battle between Redbull and Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and their teammates.Widely considered to be one of the greatest F1 seasons in history, don't miss our opinions on the season that was... 2021 Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerds_www.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Dec 21, 20211h 22m

Ep 82Episode 82: [PART 2] The FormulaNerds 2021 Abu Dhabi Season Finale Review

In this 2-part podcast special, we talk through the on and off-track events at the 2021 season finale, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Previously - Cal hosted the race review show in Oli's absence joined by Bridge and Abby.In Part 2 - The 'News from The Nerds' team will discuss the fallout and controversy that followed the race, including the latest updates on Mercedes appeals.Widely considered to be one of the most controversial races in F1 history, we discuss the events that took place this weekend. We talk about Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s first championship win, Michael Masi’s decision, and Lewis Hamilton’s heartbreaking defeat as Mercedes’ only victory last weekend was as a Constructor. Head over to our WEBSITE for the latest updates on the ongoing fallout. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerds_www.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Dec 16, 202126 min

Ep 81Episode 81: [PART 1] The FormulaNerds 2021 Abu Dhabi Season Finale Review

In this 2-part podcast special, we talk through the on and off-track events at the 2021 season finale, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In this show - Cal hosts the race review show in Oli's absence joined by Bridge and Abby.In Part 2 - The 'News from The Nerds' team will discuss the fallout and controversy that followed the race, including the latest updates on Mercedes appeals.Widely considered to be one of the most controversial races in F1 history, we discuss the events that took place this weekend. We talk about Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s first championship win, Michael Masi’s decision, and Lewis Hamilton’s heartbreaking defeat as Mercedes’ only victory last weekend was as a Constructor. Head over to our WEBSITE for the latest updates on the ongoing fallout. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerds_www.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Dec 15, 202138 min

Ep 80Episode 80: News From The Nerds 9/12 - Saudi GP Fallout, Finale Preview + Abbie Eaton Exclusive Interview

Welcome to ’News From The Nerds - Our midweek news show covering everything you need to know from the world of F1. This week Bridge, James, Abby & Grace cover: The Saudi Arabian GP falloutThoughts from the Paddock on the season finale aheadWho will take the crown in Abu DhabiBBC SPOTY controversy with Max Verstappen+ Dalilah catches up with W-Series driver Abbie Eaton after breaking her back at the USA GP. ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Dec 9, 202157 min

Ep 79Episode 79: The Race of The Decade | The FormulaNerds 2021 Saudi Arabian GP Review

This week on the ‘Cut to the Race’ podcast - Oli, Callum, Grace & Abby sat down to discuss what is being called 'The Race of The Decade' - The 2021 Saudi Arabian GP. Widely considered one of the most chaotic, controversial and most now thrilling Grand Prix in the history of F1... We discuss the events that took place this weekend in Saudi Arabia. For the 2nd time in F1 history, the two championship contenders go into the final race level on points. Who will take the crown, Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen? E-Mail your thoughts to [email protected] & Visit www.formulanerds.com for the latest reactions and fallout. ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerds_www.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Dec 7, 20211h 57m

Ep 78Episode 78: News From The Nerds 1/12 - Tribute to Sir Frank Williams, Rear Wings, F2 news and more!

Welcome to ’News From The Nerds - Our midweek news show covering everything you need to know from the world of F1. This week Bridge, James, Abby & Grace cover: The latest on the never-ending rear wing dramaHelmut Marko's comments pressuring Verstappen and Red BullF2 championship leader Oscar Piastri who is on the verge of making historyFormula E testing and what to expect from season 8A tribute to Sir Frank Williams and all our favourite Williams moments** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Dec 1, 202125 min

Ep 77Episode 77: News From The Nerds 24/11

Welcome to 'News From The Nerds - Our midweek news show covering everything you need to know from the world of F1. This week Bridge, James & Abby cover: Off-track drama with Red Bull & Christian HornerThe controversy surrounding Gasly helping Verstappen in QatarThe success story of Fernando AlonsoThe drop of McLaren's performance and the fight for 3rd place with FerrariInitial thoughts on the Saudi Arabia GP coming up** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Nov 24, 202123 min

Ep 76Episode 76: The FormulaNerds 2021 F1 Qatar GP Review

This week on the ‘Cut to the Race’ podcast - Oli, Callum, Bridge and Abby sat down to discuss the Qatar Grand Prix, and all the latest F1 news throughout the weekend. F1 headed to a brand new venue this weekend and the panel discussed the legitimacy of this new circuit and its future on the race calendar. Talks then turned to controversial penalty decisions that had cost both Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas their place on the grid, sparking FIA conspiracy talks! Problems at Haas were once again in the spotlight but panellists were quick to jump to the aid of Netflix favourite Gunter Steiner and even Nikita Mazepin!? Hamiltons continued dominance and the role of virtual safety cars were also points of discussion, whilst Bottas' poor performance left much to be desired by certain members of the panel... ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Nov 21, 20211h 12m

Ep 75Episode 75: The FormulaNerds 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Brazilian GP Review

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, Oli is joined by Abby and Dan as they review the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** It’s Dan’s final show and what a race it was! Lewis Hamilton drove one of the best races of his career to take the chequered flag in P1, followed by Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. The race was not without controversy, however as intense battles on track boiled over…Tune in to hear all of the best bits Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Nov 14, 20211h 8m

Ep 73Episode 73: BONUS EPISODE - São Paulo F1 2021 Sprint Race Review

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, Dan and Oli are joined by Abby for a mid-weekend catchup. ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** The panel discuss Friday qualifying and then take a deep dive into the penalties handed out over the rear wing debate. Were they fair? Was Max out of order? etc… Sprint qualifying is discussed with the dominant drive by Bottas and an overtaking masterclass by Hamilton the highlights of the day .Stay with the Formulanerds as we take you through the rest of the weekend, it’s not one to miss! Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Nov 14, 202138 min

Ep 72Episode 72: News Roundup 12/11/21 - News and Brazil GP Preview

This week on a very special Cut To the Race News Roundup show, the trio are back to take you through the crazy world of Formula One. We cover the big paddock rumours, from engine penalties to personnel changes and of course, we preview the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix. Stay to the end of the show for a very special message from the panel too, it's not one to miss! www.formulanerds.com

Nov 12, 202134 min

Ep 71Episode 71: The FormulaNerds 2021 F1 Mexico City GP Review

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast Oli and Dan sit down to review the rather uneventful Mexico City Grand Prix. ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** The pair of course discuss the turn 1 incident involving Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Riccardo, discussing who is at fault. Both question why there was no penalty and empathise with Schumacher and Tsunoda, who were simply innocent bystanders. The fastest lap shenanigans were aplenty involving Mr Bottas and Max Verstappen. Despite a relatively uneventful race, the duo discuss the drivers on social media, so plenty to talk about! Be sure to tune in. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Nov 8, 202152 min

Ep 70Episode 70: News Roundup 4/11/21 + Mexican GP Preview + Fan vs Nerd Quiz!

This week on the Cut to the Race News Roundup show the trio are reunited to bring you a jam-packed show full of news, views and opinions. At the end of a busy news week, the panel cover Extreme E, IndyCar, F2, F1, and Mr Valtteri Bottas. The Mexican GP preview is full of discussion, ranging from engines to drivers to teams. Finally, Fraser is the guest on this weeks fan vs nerd quiz, as Jay looks to set a new nerds PB. It's an episode not to miss, so be sure to tune in. www.formulanerds.com www.facebook.com/formulaNerds

Nov 4, 20210 min

Ep 69Episode 69: News Roundup 30/10/21 + Fan vs Nerd Quiz

This week on the ‘Cut to the Race’ news round-up show - Dan and Charlotte are in the hot seats to take you through all the news, views and opinions from the F1 week. In an episode that also sees the latest edition of the fan vs nerd quiz - the pair discuss the W-series finale, Extreme E, IndyCar, the Andretti X Sauber deal and so much more! Oscar is the fan on the quiz this week, as he pits himself against Charlotte to see if he can reach the top of the fan leaderboard. It’s a jam-packed show so be sure to tune in. Follow FormulaNerds www.facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Oct 30, 20211h 18m

Ep 68Episode 68: The FormulaNerds 2021 F1 USA GP Review

This week on the ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast, it’s a packed show as Oli, Matt, Dan, Michael and Callum sit down to review the US Grand Prix. Matt was at the Grand Prix and shared his experiences (and sunburn) with the panel. ** GET 20% OFF @ www.Manscaped.com using Code 'FormulaNerds' ** In a weekend that saw Max extend his championship lead, the panel discuss all the major talking points from the weekend. Did Max pit too early? What did Mercedes do wrong? Why was passing so difficult? And the big one… How good is Yuki Tsunoda at defensive driving?! The panel also discussed the season finale of W-Series. An incredible final round saw Jamie Chadwick clinch the title and ignite the obvious question. Why are we not seeing women in Formula 1? The panel discuss what can be done to make motorsport a more exclusive place, and all agree it’s time to see change heading forward. An interesting discussion regarding language used on team radio ensued, and drivers of the day and race ratings were decided. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Oct 26, 20211h 52m

Ep 67Episode 67: News Roundup 22/10/21

On this week’s Cut to the Race news roundup, Dan and Jay are back to dive into all the biggest stories from the world of motorsport over the past week. Maggie’s is a charity providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK and online - https://www.maggies.org/about-us/how-maggies-works/our-story/ The new F1 calendar is out and features the return of a few favourites - and a few tasty triple-headers. Two of Finland’s finest drivers will join forces to compete at next year’s Race of Champions - Valtteri Bottas will partner with two-time world champion Mika Hakinnen. Pierre Gasly gave his thoughts on once again being rejected by Red Bull - does the Frenchman deserve another shot? The Andretti name could reappear in Formula 1 with rumours of a potential takeover of Sauber - could we see an American on the grid in the near future? In the junior categories, F2 and F3 are set for a major revamp next year but are the changes actually worthwhile? The duo also looks ahead to this weekend’s US Grand Prix and predict who they think will come out on top in Texas. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Oct 22, 202153 min

Ep 66Episode 66: The FormulaNerds 2021 F1 Turkish GP Review + Oli Is Back!

This week on the Cut To The Race Podcast - Oli is back hosting and is joined by Dan the Bottas fan, Matt and Callum discussing the 2021 F1 Turkish GP! It was a race that saw Bottas’ first F1 win of the season, in a performance that was quite the contrast to 12 months ago. Aside from Bottas’ faultless drive, Lewis was once again disagreeing with the team regarding strategy, and the panel discuss who was in the right. Oli and Matt take us on a tour of their tour of Red Bull HQ, and we decide on drivers of the day. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Oct 10, 20211h 23m

Ep 65Episode 65: News Roundup 4/10/21 + Round 3 of Nerds VS Fan Quiz

The news roundup show is back and this time the trio were joined by Matt to discuss this week’s latest news, the Turkish Grand Prix preview and it is the return of the Nerds vs Fans quiz! In this packed show, the group discussed the arrival of the Qatar Grand Prix to the calendar this season, Lando Norris launching his go-karts helping the future generations in motorsport. They further discussed Lewis Hamilton and his lack of engines - will we see Hamilton take his penalty sooner than later and what this could mean for the Championship. Will we see Audi and Porsche in Formula 1 in the future and will F1 be more flexible with the weekend timetable? The trio also looks ahead to the Turkish Grand Prix and make some bold predictions of their own. Charlotte takes on a fan, Bart, in Round 3 of the Nerds vs Fans quiz, but who will be triumphant and can our fan top the leaderboard? Tune in to find out! Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Oct 4, 20211h 31m

Ep 64Episode 64: The FormulaNerds 2021 Russian GP Review

This week on the 'Cut to the Race Podcast' Dan and Charlotte are back to review the Russian Grand Prix. It was a race of ups and downs for Lando Norris, and a race that saw history being made once again by Lewis Hamilton. It will go down as an all-time classic, so make sure you tune in! Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Sep 28, 20211h 8m

Ep 63Episode 63: The FormulaNerds 2021 Italian GP Review

This week on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast, Dan and Charlotte review the sensational Italian Grand Prix. So many talking points from the weekend are discussed, from Bottas' sensational performances to a first McLaren 1-2 since 2010. Of course, the incident between Hamilton and Verstappen is analysed, and the duo give their verdict as to who they think is at fault. Monza delivered! Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Sep 13, 20211h 9m

Ep 62Episode 62: News Roundup 10/10/21 - Dutch GP Review, Silly Season & GP Podcast Join Us!

This week on the Cut to the Race news roundup show, the trio are back to review the Dutch GP and preview the Italian Grand Prix and of course, cover the chaos that has been silly season over the past week. The team are joined by Andy from The Grand Prix Podcast, following Dan losing his bet that Bottas would remain at Mercedes, and he helps break down all the talking points from the last week. Bottas to Alfa Romeo, Russell to Mercedes and Albon to Williams are to name but a few. Predictions are of course made, and we look forward to the Italian Grand Prix! Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Sep 10, 202158 min

Ep 61Episode 61: News Roundup 02/09/21 - Spa Fallout, Kimi's Retirement & Zandvoort

On this week’s Cut to the Race News Roundup, the tremendous trio are back with a packed show after that interesting weekend in Spa before heading to Zandvoort! They begin looking back at the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, sharing their views and opinions on the events that took place. Half points, a race behind the safety car and that crazy qualifying are to name a few! Dan, Charlotte and Jay look at this week’s latest news including Kimi Raikkonen retirement from Formula 1, more silly season talk of who will join Alfa Romeo, Mercedes and Williams for the 2022 season, the latest quotes from the press conference and a look back at Extreme E’s Artic X Prix. The trio also looked ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort (the first since 1985) making some more bold predictions for what’s to come this weekend. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Sep 2, 20210 min

Ep 60Episode 60: News Roundup 28/8/21

On this week’s episode of the Cut to the Race news roundup - it’s finally race week again! Dan, Charlotte and Jay are back to cover all the biggest news from the last week including Fernando Alonso’s contract extension at Alpine, Toto Wolff claiming he has no interest in signing Max Verstappen and rumours of Qatar replacing Australia on the calendar. There was also some pretty big news from Netflix this week, who have released the Michael Schumacher documentary trailer and confirmed a fourth series of Drive to Survive. The trio also looked ahead to all the action this weekend from Belgium with some bold predictions being made and previewed this weekend’s Extreme E action. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 27, 202130 min

Ep 59Episode 59: Fabienne Wohlwend | W-Series Fan Favourite

This week on the "Cut to the Race" podcast, Oli, Callum and Emma are joined by W Series driver Fabienne Wohlwend. Fabienne has a lot of experience racing GT cars in the Ferrari Challenge and the Audi Super Cup. She explains to the panel how different racing GT cars is to single-seater racing during her Formula 4 career and W Series. She tells us what she is enjoying about the season so far, supporting Formula One, and how she is finding being referred to as a role model for women and young girls. Callum asks Fabienne to step into the motorsport time machine then Emma asks Fabienne's opinion on the collision at Silverstone between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Who does she blame? Fabienne discusses who her favourite F1 drivers are and who she thinks will take the Mercedes seat next year.....Valtteri Bottas or George Russell? The show is rounded off with Oli realising he gets Fabienne's favourite animal wrong, Emma asking for Daniel Ricciardo's autograph and Callum giving Fabienne tips on how to ask F1 drivers for a selfie.

Aug 22, 202148 min

Ep 58Episode 58: News Roundup 19/8/21 + Round 2 of Nerds VS Fan Quiz

On this episode of the ‘news roundup’ - Dan, Charlotte and Jay are back to discuss all the biggest talking points from the world of motorsport from the last week + A new challenger came to take on the fans vs nerds quiz - could they top our leaderboard and be in with a chance of winning the prize? In Formula 1, there was good news for Dutch fans with organisers confirming next months Grand Prix will go ahead with a crowd at two-thirds of capacity. There was less good news for Japanese fans however, with Suzuka once again being axed from the calendar - the trio give their thoughts on possible replacements. It was a big week in Formula E with Nyck de Vries winning the championship after a chaotic final round in Berlin - does he have a future in F1? Also, a few teams have confirmed their withdrawal from the electric series, what does that mean for its future? Big news from Red Bull this week, with reports that Helmut Marko is unhappy with Sergio Perez’s performances so far this year; the panel investigate who could join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in the future - and where Alex Albon will be next year. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 19, 202152 min

Ep 57Episode 57: F1 Commentator CROFTY is on the Show [Episode Rewind]

This week on the 'Cut to The Race' podcast, we rewind to a special podcast episode to meet a modern F1 legend. Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft joins the panel to discuss his thoughts on all things F1 including Daniel Ricciardo's current performance, the 2022 regulations and why Mercedes aren't as dominant as we all expected this year. He also touches upon the subject of Valtteri Bottas and whether he thinks the Finn should be replaced at the end of this year. We ask him how he handles difficult situations on a race weekend such as Romain Grosjean's horrific accident in Bahrain last year and how he prepares his stats and research for a race weekend. We find out that Crofty is also a darts fan and commentator, and we take him back in time with the FormulaNerds Motorsport Time Machine. Finally, we test his knowledge in a Nerds first, a quote quiz involving some of Crofty's best lines. Follow FormulaNerdswww.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 15, 20211h 11m

Ep 56Episode 56: News Roundup 13/08/21

In this week’s News Roundup the trio is reunited and back better than ever, to discuss the latest news within the summer break, and some silly season chat. We spoke about this week’s latest motorsport news; with Aston Martin’s disqualification appeal, McLaren’s announcement of their first Extreme E driver, Tanner Foust, Valentino Rossi’s retirement from MotoGP, and the Formula E season finale. Dan, Charlotte and Jay also discussed silly season predictions within the driver market, and made some bold predictions of their own! Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 13, 202140 min

Ep 55Episode 55: W-Series Driver - Sabre Cook

This week on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast - Oli, Callum and Dan sat down with star of W-series, Sabre Cook. A wide range of topics were discussed, from Sabre's love on IndyCar to the slowly improving role of women in motorsport. Sabre is one of few drivers who also have a mechanical engineering degree, and the panel ask if his helps her when it comes to her driving.W-series has a somewhat unusual format, and the panel ask Sabre her thoughts on the short weekends and the new calendar layout, of course talking about the changing role of W-series since it became an F1 support series. It wouldn't be the Cut to the Race podcast without Sabre taking a trip in the motorsport time machine, and her answer might just be the coolest yet... Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 9, 202136 min

Ep 54Episode 54: News Roundup 6/8/21 + Nerds VS Fan Quiz

This week on the "Cut to the Race" News Roundup podcast Dan welcomes Emma to the panel to discuss the latest news in F1. We start off this week discussing the news that current F2 driver Dan Ticktum has parted ways with Williams. Or to put it more bluntly, Williams sacked him. The duo give their opinion on his controversial mishaps and ponder what this now means for his career. This brings us on nicely to who might be at Williams next year with various drivers rumoured to take the seats including current Formula E driver Nick de Vries, current F2 driver Jack Aitken, or will we see Valtteri Bottas return? Will George Russell move to Mercedes? Will Nicholas Latifi stay? The news that ex F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg is in talks with a drive at IndyCar was welcomed to the panel, with Emma admitting she doesn't think the German will be back in an F1 seat anytime soon. Dan asks what will the consequences for Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc be if they receive engine penalties at Spa, and Emma explains why Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the race in Hungary. The panel also discuss recent comments made by Ferrari that teams responsible for crash damage should foot the bill. Do Dan and Emma agree? And lastly, we give you the first ever FormulaNerds quiz! It is FormulaNerds vs YOU. One of our followers, Rudy, joins us to take on Dan in a 15 question quiz hosted by Emma. Tune in to see if you can better their scores! Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 6, 202150 min

Ep 53Episode 53: The FormulaNerds 2021 Hungarian GP Review

This week on the 'Cut to the Race podcast' - Oli, Matt, Dan and Callum sat down to discuss all things related to the chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix. The panel discuss Bottas' crash and the implications this has for the championship, before moving on to discuss the fact that Lewis Hamilton was the only car on the grid for the red flag restart. The main talking points of the race were covered, and all were happy to see Esteban Ocon take the chequered flag as a Grand Prix winner for the first time. Mid-recording we received the news that Sebastian Vettel could be disqualified for a fuel infringement, which swiftly ruined Matt's day. Race ratings were given and drivers of the day were decided. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Aug 1, 20211h 31m

Ep 52Episode 52: News Roundup 27/07/21

Another week and the trio are back to discuss all the latest news and gossip straight from the world of Formula 1. On the menu this week is all the fallout from Red Bull’s protest against Lewis Hamilton’s penalty at Silverstone, plus the war of words between the world champion and rival Max Verstappen. Silly season is well underway again, with rumour strongly linking Nyck de Vries to Williams and Valtteri Bottas to Alfa Romeo. Alpine have also released some important news, the next destination for sprint qualifying has been confirmed and could we see a Texas Grand Prix in 2021? Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 29, 202124 min

Ep 51Episode 51: Sam Bird - Formula E Championship Leader [EPISODE REWIND]

This week we revisit one of your favourite episodes recorded earlier in the year where Oli, Callum, Matt, Dan and Emma were joined by Formula E driver, Sam Bird. Sam tells us all about Formula E, the all-electric racing series, and why we should be watching more of it as motorsport fans. He guides us through the impact of Formula E on the electric car industry and how important that is for the future. He talks us through his career to date and how he missed out on a top drive in Formula One, and where he would like to be in the future. Callum is keen to find out what era of racing Sam would love to participate in if he went back in time, plus Dan asks if Sam has any pre-race rituals prompting Emma to find out what is on Sam's pre-race music playlist. We find out how different his mindset is racing in other series such as Le Mans, and delve into Formula E in more detail including the fan boost, and if the sport could be a feeder series into Formula One. Oli asks Sam about the challenges of Formula E and what the sport needs to do to overcome them. We discuss his championship hopes for this season with Jaguar after his win in Saudi Arabia, his stand out career wins and are introduced to his beautiful little pooch, Buddy. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 25, 20211h 7m

Ep 50Episode 50: News Roundup 22/07/21

On this week’s News Roundup ‘Cut to the Race’ podcast, the trio are back to cover all the biggest stories coming out of the world of Formula 1 and the aftermath from the British Grand Prix. We discussed the war of the words between Mercedes and Red Bull after that controversial crash. In the aftermath of Hamilton’s commission being published, we explored how F1 doing more to increase inclusion and diversity in the sport after racist comments. Our thoughts and opinions on the 2022 car and new video game, the continuation of the Bottas/Russell saga, and finally Alfa Romeo/Sauber’s contract in F1. Dan, Charlotte and Jay discuss last week’s race predictions and make some new bold predictions of their own! Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 22, 202131 min

Ep 49Episode 49: The FormulaNerds 2021 British GP Review

On today's episode, our panel of Oli, Matt, Emma, and Michael discuss the 2021 British Grand Prix. A very tightly contested championship battle just got a lot closer and a lot spicier on track and on the podcast. The gang starts out by giving their verdicts on the Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton incident at Copse corner in lap 1. From who was at fault, to the "controversial?" penalty, the fallout for the rest of the reason and even the statements and actions of Toto Wolff and Christian Horner are discussed. The team then discusses the merits, downfalls, and possible alternative structures for the much-discussed and debated Sprint Qualifying format. While discussing the events of the actual race, things get a little silly when discussing the surprise podiums and the effects for the standings and the rest of the year. The team finally as always give their race reviews and driver of the day. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 20, 20211h 8m

Ep 48Episode 48: News Roundup 14/07/21

On this week’s News Roundup ‘Cut to the Race’ podcast, the trio are back to cover all the biggest stories coming out of the world of Formula 1. Could this be Kimi Raikkonen’s final season? Will there be a second race at Silverstone this year? Speaking of Silverstone, it’s once again British Grand Prix weekend! Dan and Charlotte have decided to leave Jay and go, but the trio rattled through all the biggest talking points ahead of the weekend. Including if Lewis Hamilton can halt Max Verstappen’s recent dominance and if Lando Norris can keep up his good form. It’s the most exciting weekend of the year race fans! Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 14, 202130 min

Ep 47Episode 47: News Roundup 8/7/21 & F1 Tech Talk with Craig Scarborough

On this week’s News Roundup ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast – Dan, Charlotte and Jay are back to discuss all the biggest talking points from the world of Formula 1 over the last week. The trio looked back at Lewis Hamilton’s new contract, Daniel Ricciardo’s anguish at another cancelled Australian GP, Lando Norris’ penalty situation and Christian Horner’s reaction to the recent 2025 engine talks. Charlotte and Jay also caught up with F1 TV analyst and tech expert Craig Scarborough to discover some of his favourite innovations, find out about some of the reasons why Red Bull and Max Verstappen have been so good this year and what to be excited about in 2022. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 8, 202158 min

Ep 46Episode 46: The FormulaNerds 2021 Austrian GP Review + Veloce Extreme E Boss, Ian Davies

In this weeks edition of the 'Cut to the Race' Podcast - Oli, Cal, Dan and Matt discuss the Austrian Grand Prix and Oli and Emma interviewed the Team Manager of the Veloce Extreme E team, Ian Davies. We review the major talking points of the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix, the key moments from the race were of course analysed and drivers of the day decided. Along with the race review, the 4 also take a deep look at Mercedes and the way they treat their drivers. In particular, Valtteri Bottas. Dan (the Bottas fan) defended his driver with all his might, but all were in agreement that Bottas is being treated poorly by the team led by Toto Wolff. 02:37 - Race Review 54:25 - Race Rating & Driver Of The Day 57:55 - Mercedes Team Issues Debate 1:12:32 - Veloce Extreme E Ian Davies Interview Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 4, 20211h 42m

Ep 45Episode 45: News Roundup 01/07/21

On this week’s News Roundup ‘Cut to the Race’ podcast – Dan, Charlotte and Jay are back to discuss all of the juicy stories coming from the world of F1 over the past week. The trio look into the new home of the Russian Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, Turkey once again returning to the calendar to replace Singapore, Guanyu Zhou stepping in for Fernando Alonso in practice and Aston Martin stealing some of Red Bull’s talent. With the Austrian Grand Prix looming ever closer, the panel made some interesting predictions ahead of this weekend’s race and investigated all of the spicy talking points from Thursday’s press conferences. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jul 1, 202144 min

Ep 44Episode 44: The FormulaNerds 2021 Styrian GP Review + Formula Woman

This week on The 'Cut to the Race' podcast, Oli, Callum, Emma and Michael discuss the pretty uneventful Styrian Grand Prix. There were a few gems in there, despite the lack of action. The panel briefly talk about qualifying and give their opinion on Valterri Bottas being handed a penalty for his spin in the pit lane. Was it justified? Or just a bit harsh? Moving onto the race, the panel discuss the battle between Lando Norris and Sergio Perez, and whether the Mexican could have claimed the last podium spot under different circumstances. The tangle between Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly is also discussed, which leaves the panel wondering whether Leclerc deserved driver of the day? Emma describes Daniel Ricciardo's reliability issues, and Oli brings up Lewis Hamilton's moment which ended up with him nearly in the gravel. The panel deliver their verdicts by rating the race and their driver of the day, before moving on to a special interview with three women who all have something in common. Nikki, Haley and Sana are all huge motorsport fans and have applied for Formula Woman. Emma finds out more about their journey. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerdswww.twitter.com/FormulaNerdswww.instagram.com/FormulaNerdswww.formulanerds.com

Jun 29, 20211h 15m

Ep 43Episode 43: News Roundup 22/6/21

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On the first episode of the all-new - News Roundup ‘Cut to the Race’ Podcast – Dan, Charlotte and Jay round up all the recent rumours and goings-on in the world of Formula 1. The trio delved into Esteban Ocon’s three-year contract extension with Alpine and what it could mean for the rest of the grid, Abu Dhabi’s attempts to improve racing, Pirelli’s strategy going forwards after recent tyre controversy and Valtteri Bottas’ anger being welcomed by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. With what could be a scintillating double-header at the Red Bull Ring fast approaching, the panel looked at who could be competitive in Austria and made some bold predictions also. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Jun 22, 202134 min

Ep 42Episode 42: The FormulaNerds 2021 French GP Review + Pirelli's Mario Isola

This week on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast - Oli, Dan and Callum sat down to discuss the surprisingly good French GP, as well as the big news from the week and we chat to Pirelli F1 Boss Mario Isola. The panel discussed the cancellation of Romain Grosjean's IndyCar test, Kevin Magnussen's stand-in IndyCar drive and many other items from across the week. Also discussed were the issues surrounding Pirelli, and spoke about attending two Pirelli press conferences in the week and the takeaways from these. Moving onto the race this week all manner of issues were discussed. The panel spoke about the botched Mercedes strategy leaving the drivers out to dry, and spoke about a superb drive from Verstappen in the Red Bull. The rest of the field were covered too of course, including a standout weekend for McLaren Racing.Predictions for Austria were made and drivers of the day decided - onto the next one. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Jun 20, 20211h 28m

Ep 41Episode 41: The Voice Of F1 - Crofty

This week on the 'Cut to The Race' podcast, Oli, Callum, Emma, Dan and Michael meet a modern F1 legend. Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft joins the panel to discuss his thoughts on all things F1 including Daniel Ricciardo's current performance, the 2022 regulations and why Mercedes aren't as dominant as we all expected this year.He also touches upon the subject of Valtteri Bottas and whether he thinks the Finn should be replaced at the end of this year. We ask him how he handles difficult situations on a race weekend such as Romain Grosjean's horrific accident in Bahrain last year and how he prepares his stats and research for a race weekend.We find out that Crofty is also a darts fan and commentator, and we take him back in time with the FormulaNerds Motorsport Time Machine. Finally, we test his knowledge in a Nerds first, a quote quiz involving some of Crofty's best lines. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Jun 9, 20211h 10m

Ep 40Episode 40: The FormulaNerds 2021 Azerbaijan GP Review

This week on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast - Oli, Dan, Matt and Callum sat down to discuss the chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as well as covering key talking points from Monaco and this weeks news. Valtteri's botched pit-stop was a talking point, as well as Leclerc's short lived sensational pole position.The panel covered the cancellation of the Singapore Grand Prix, and look at alternative venues that could host a race to keep a calendar of 23 races a possibility. Spa also suffered devastating flooding this week, and the panel assess the damage caused, and what will have to be replaced. As talk turned to Azerbaijan the panel discussed the major talking points, from Bottas' lack of pace (as Dan tried desperately to defend his beloved driver) to another pole position from Charles Leclerc.Of course talk was mainly focussed on the issues with the Pirelli tyres, causing Max Verstappen to lose a certain win, and Lance Stroll to tumble out of the points. Hamilton's lock-up made Oli cry, and the panel gave their race ratings and drivers of the day. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Jun 6, 20211h 40m

Ep 39Episode 39: The Business of F1 - with Mark Gallagher

On today’s very special episode, Oli and Matt are joined by F1’s best-connected man: Mark Gallagher. From corporate board rooms, to operations, commentating, and even Hollywood, Mark has done it all. The list of teams and drivers Mark has been involved with is truly staggering. From the likes of Senna, Schumacher, and Häkkinen, Mark has worked with and been around them all.On the team side Mark worked with Jordan, Jaguar, and subsequently Red Bull. He founded his own team in Status Grand Prix that competed in GP2, GP3, world endurance and won the A1 Grand Prix in 2009. Oli and Matt are given a brilliant insight to Mark’s perception of drivers like Hamilton and Vettel in the modern age compared to the heroes of old. Our team gets Mark to open up on the perception of drivers in the social media age. Have we lost some of the ability to TRULY see and know our drivers through modern content creation practices? Are Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel that dissimilar in their mindset when it comes to the fans in their personal lives? The panel also does a little bit of deep diving into the corporate side of things by comparing Haas and Aston Martin’s way of doing business. From PR, to sponsorships, to financials a little bit of everything is discussed.Lastly, our trio looks at Red Bull vs Ferrari and how the 2022 regulations could hurt or help the teams. Mark gives his predictions for the 2021 season but gives us a fresh new perspective on how teams may or may not be focusing on the future. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

May 22, 20211h 29m

Ep 38Episode 38: F1 Safety Car Driver - Bernd Mayländer

On today’s episode, Oli, Matt, Callum, and Michael have a sit down with an F1 institution of over 20 years: FIA safety car driver Bernd Mayländer. Known best in most circles for leading the Formula 1 pack under a yellow flag, our panel dives into the mindset, experiences, and memories of Bernd’s daily activities. From safety car testing to his snack of choice in race control, Bernd shares it all.With two of the coolest company cars on the planet (with an Aston Martin Vantage and a Mercedes AMG GT R at his disposal), The Nerds are given some behind the scenes insight into his personal preference and just how far the safety car has come. Bernd also takes time to recount some of the harrowing scenes (such as Romain Grosjean’s famous crash in Bahrain) and dive into the mental focus required on race weekend (as well as what makes a safety car driver come to work and enjoy himself as much). As the talk progresses to Bernd’s racing achievements, he ends up taking a lap around memory lane in Callum’s racing time machine. Bernd recounts his experiences from endurance racing and a record setting 100,000 mile drive. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

May 15, 202156 min

Ep 37Episode 37: We speak with F1, GP2, LeMans & IndyCar Driver - Jordan King

This week on the ‘Cut to the Race’ podcast. Oli, Dan and Michael sat down to interview racing driver, Jordan King. Jordan revealed his career to date and discussed how each series he raced in comes with its own challenges when adapting to the car.Jordan offered a fantastic insight into his work with Alpine F1 team, and within the Formula E paddock. Additional to this, we hear his experiences of the 24 hours of Le Mans, Indy 500 and WEC. As well as a racing driver, Jordan is a big supporter of the Birmingham Children’s hospital, and reveals how his own experiences with the hospital inspired him to fundraise, and help out the hospital that once helped him. The panel then quiz Jordan on his thoughts on the 2021 F1 season, before we ended the show! Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

May 12, 202158 min

Ep 36Episode 36: The FormulaNerds 2021 Spanish GP Review

This week on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast - Oli, Dan, and Matt sat down to discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, and the news from the past week. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

May 10, 20211h 22m

Ep 35Episode 35: Verstappen VS Hamilton + The Latest News

This week on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast - Oli, Dan, Matt and Callum sat down to discuss, Imola, Portimao and the news we've missed over the past few weeks. The panel discuss the Russell/Bottas incident that got everyone talking, and each draw their own conclusions about who was to blame, before moving on to cover the other talking points from the weekend and crediting Lewis Hamilton's incredible comeback drive. The news over the past fortnight includes F1 heading to Miami, Suzuka extending its contract, Canada being replaced with Turkey, and the news of sprint races.The panel unanimously agreed Suzuka was one of the best circuits on the calendar, but the Turkey/Canada swap caused some discussion, as did the Miami Grand Prix set for 2022 and beyond.Sprint races also divided the panel as some love the idea, and some didn't, but all were in agreement it's nice to see F1 trying something new! As discussion turned to Portimao the panel all decided to gang up on Dan and laid into Bottas' failed ability to turn a strong pole position into a race win. A track limits debate soon started, and all the panel agreed the actions of car #9 were unacceptable from a Formula 1 driver.Drivers of the day were decided and we now look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix this coming weekend. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

May 3, 20211h 40m

Ep 34Episode 34: F1's Rosanna Tennant

This week on the "Cut to the Race" podcast, Oli, Callum and Emma are joined by Formula One presenter, reporter and occasional podcaster Rosanna Tennant. Rosanna talks us through her role in F1, how she plans and researches a race weekend and gives us an insight into everything she is involved in. The panel grill her on her thoughts on current F1 news such as the Canadian Grand Prix being replaced with Turkey and whether sprint races will work.We also touch on her involvement in the FIA Girls on Track community and how she is an ambassador for women in motorsport. We talk W Series and how that will shape F1 into becoming more diverse.Rosanna also gives us her spicy predictions on this season. Who does she think will come out on top? Lewis or Max? Mercedes or Red Bull? And who wins the battle for 3rd? McLaren or Ferrari?We also grab her thoughts on the current driver line up, what they are like to interview and her drivers to watch in F2 and F3. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Apr 28, 202154 min

Ep 33Episode 33: Daniel Ricciardo's Performance Coach - Michael Italiano

On the 'Cut to the Race' podcast this week, Oli, Matt, Callum and Emma are joined by personal trainer and performance coach Michael Italiano. Michael is best known for working with McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo, and opens up about how he became interested in becoming a performance coach. He talks to us about his involvement with Daniel and F1, and gives us an insight into how important it is for him to stay "race fit", how often they have to train to stay in shape for a race, and the mischevious things they get up to. We discuss how the pandemic has forced people to use online workouts at home and the differences between working out at home and working out at the gym. We talk food, nutrition and discuss his coaching Facebook group and website.Finally he gives Oli some tips on how to get "wedding fit"! Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitter.com/FormulaNerds www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com

Apr 21, 202150 min