WTF1 Podcast

What a season! Matt, Tommy and Katy are back for one final podcast in 2020 recapping an unforgettable year of F1. Thanks to Express VPN for sponsoring this podcast http://expressvpn.com/wtf1

Matt and Tommy are joined by F1 Commentator Alex Jacques to discuss all the moves ahead of the 2021 season including Sergio Perez's big move to Red Bull.

Matt, Tommy and Katy discuss a rather uneventful Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and wonder how Yas Marina Circuit could change in the future to help better racing.

What a race! The Bahrain 'Outer' Circuit provided a truly unforgettable race. Matt, Tommy and Katy discuss Russell's heartbreak, Perez's maiden win and whether we need more unusual circuits on the F1 calendar.

Preparing for an F1 season is one thing... preparing for a race that’s only a few days away? Well, that’s what Jack Aitken has had to do for the Sakhir Grand Prix. We get his thoughts on what he’s going to find most challenging, how he found out about the drive and the crazy action we should look out for this weekend.

Matt, Tommy and Katy are back for another podcast to discuss the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton's positive covid test and Haas announcing Nikita Mazepin.

We take a look back at the incredible start to the 2012 Formula One season that saw seven different drivers win the first seven races, including a very unlikely winner! Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code WTF1 at Manscaped.com

F1 returned to Istanbul Park for the Turkish Grand Prix and WHAT A RACE IT WAS! Matt, Tommy & Katy discuss whether Hamilton's drive was the best of his career, if F1 is better slower and what caused another dodgy decision from the FIA race director. Thanks to Express VPN for sponsoring this podcast http://expressvpn.com/wtf1

We take a look back at the decision that ultimately allowed Lewis Hamilton to break every F1 record... but everyone thought it was the wrong move! Matt, Tommy and Katy are back for another That Time When podcast.

F1's return to Imola threw up plenty of talking points! Join Matt, Tommy & Katy as they look at whether the circuit is suited for modern F1, George Russell crashing out of the points and whether Lewis Hamilton is thinking about calling it a day.

Portimao certainly did not fail to deliver did it?! Join Matt, Tommy & new addition Katy as they dive into the crazy first few laps, the circuit being one that HAS to stay on the F1 calendar, as well as Hamilton’s record achievement.

Max Verstappen and Alex Albon join us on the WTF1 Podcast this week to discuss which new track they would like to see on the 2021 F1 calendar. Massive thanks to Esso for sponsoring this podcast! To find out more about Esso Synergy Supreme + 99 visit https://www.esso.co.uk.

An entertaining race at the Nurburgring provided plenty of talking points. Should Nico Hulkenberg be on the grid next year? Is Alex Albon's Red Bull career over? Did the lack of Friday running make for a more entertaining race? Join Matt and Tommy as they discuss the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix. Thanks to our podcast sponsors Beer 52 and Express VPN Beer 52: http://beer52.com/wtf1 Express VPN: http://expressvpn.com/wtf1

After the shock of Honda leaving the sport, Matt and Tommy discuss what's next for Max Verstappen and whether he could join Mercedes in the future? There's also a ridiculous karting incident to talk about as well as the upcoming Eifel Grand Prix. Visit to www.beer52.com/WTF1 to claim your free case of 8 craft beers now.

Was Lewis Hamilton's penalty fair? Is Sochi first sector too dangerous? Could Sergio Perez be Red Bull's best option for 2021? Join Matt and Tommy as they discuss the 2020 Russian Grand Prix.

Ahead of the Russian GP, Matt and Tommy discuss whether anyone can beat Hamilton and Mercedes in Sochi as well as who will come out on top in the crazy Formula 2 title battle. Get your exclusive WTF1 offer of 3 months free with a 1-year package of ExpressVPN by visiting expressvpn.com/WTF1

Join Matt, Tommy and Oli Webb as they discuss the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix. Was the track good enough to stay on the F1 calendar in the future? What does Alex Albon's future look like now that he has a podium?

Jenson Button joins Matt and Tommy after a chaotic Italian Grand Prix to discuss whether reverse grid races could work in the future. Watch the F1 documentary 'Race To Perfection' on Saturday 12th September at 9pm on Sky Documentaries and Sunday 13th September at 9pm on Sky Sports F1.

DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN? Matt and Tommy are back for another podcast discussing the crazy Italian Grand Prix and wondering what a race victory might mean for Pierre Gasly's future....

Not even Spa could give us any rain but there was still plenty to talk about from the Belgian Grand Prix. Matt and Tommy discuss Ricciardo and Gasly's incredible drives, if Bottas can ever prove he's a title contender and much more!

Matt and Tommy discuss yesterday's Indy 500 as well as previewing the upcoming F1 Belgian Grand Prix. Why did things go so badly for Alonso this year? How much will Ferrari struggle on the straights at Spa? Join us for the 12th leisurelyist podcast in the UK.

Spain may have been a pretty boring race but that doesn’t stop Matt & Tommy from discussing some of the hot topics from the 2020 F1 Spanish Grand Prix! We discuss Leclerc driving around with no seatbelt, Vettel falling out with Ferrari and much more!

We were treated to a great race for F1's 70th anniversary celebrations. Tommy is joined by Tommo F1 (who comes in as a last minute Nico Hulkenberg replacement) to talk about Verstappen's victory and whether Vettel will stay with Ferrari for the rest of the season.

What an unbelievable finish!! The 2020 British Grand Prix certainly threw up a few surprises at the end of the race. Could Hamilton have been penalised? What next for Alex Albon? Matt & Tommy discuss it all.

F1 have announced three new races for the 2020 F1 season. Will Portimao, Nurburgring and Imola provide some amazing action or will they be a snoozefest? Join Matt & Tommy as they discuss your questions. Get your exclusive WTF1 offer of 3 months free with a 1-year package of ExpressVPN by visiting: expressvpn.com/WTF1

The 2020 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix provided us with action both before and after the race! Join Matt & Tommy as they discuss Verstappen's pre-race crash, why Bottas didn't get a penalty and how our expectations for the race turned out to be a little too high.

F1 returned once again to the Red Bull Ring for the Styrian GP. What is happening to Ferrari? Why was Alex Albon so slow? All and more will be discussed with Matt & Tommy.

What an INCREDIBLE race we witnessed for the first round of the season in Austria. Did Hamilton deserve a 5 second penalty? Would Albon have won the race? Lots of things to discuss in this week's WTF1 podcast!

F1 IS BACK! Finally! We return to discuss the upcoming 2020 Austrian Grand Prix with talking points such as 'Will we have the exact same race twice?' and 'Are Racing Point contenders for the podium?'

In this week's That Time When, we look at when Alain Prost was fired by Ferrari and went to test for the Ligier team.

He may be remembered as 'The Trulli train' but it's easy to forget that the Italian was a Monaco Grand Prix winner.

With the first eight F1 races of 2020 now announced, we discuss whether the revised calendar will stop Mercedes from winning seventh consecutive world title.

This week WTF1 celebrates its 10th anniversary so we've decided to do a special podcast answering your questions. We want to thank all our podcast listeners, no matter how long you've been listening and here's to many more years of WTF1 fun!

2021 driver transfer rumours continue and in this episode we dive into who could fill the remaining seat at Renault. Will it be Alonso? Gasly? Hulkenberg or someone else?

The Chinese Grand Prix wasn't one of Schumacher's favourite races but in 2006 he secured his 91st F1 victory and put himself in position to win an eighth world title. Matt, Tommy and Dan are back for another That Time When Podcast to chat about what happened during the 2006 season.

F1 silly season has well and truly begun! What a shocker for most F1 fans that Sebastian Vettel is leaving Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season. Where will he go and who will replace him?

It's been a busy weekend of Esports with a brilliant Virtual GP and a controversial IndyCar Challenge. Matt and Tommy are joined by Formula 2 and Rokit Williams Racing Reserve Driver Jack Aitken to discuss and find out how realistic sim racing is compared to the real thing.

Gilles Villeneuve never won a world title but thanks to some crazy moments in his career, he'll never be forgotten. In this episode of 'That Time When' we talk about the time Villeneuve drove a lap of Zandvoort on two wheels, a moment that summed up the mad brilliance of the Ferrari legend.

Who deserves more credit than they actually get? Matt & Tommy dive into your picks for underrated drivers as well as their own. Who would you choose as the most underrated driver currently and historically? Get your exclusive WTF1 offer of 3 months free with a 1-year package of ExpressVPN by visiting: http://www.expressvpn.com/WTF1

Arrows were one of F1's longest-running teams despite little success but when a Nigerian Prince offered to invest in them, it seemed too good to be true... it was. Try Babbel today - Go to babbel.co.uk or download the app for free

With another weekend full of virtual racing down, we explore all the ongoings from Charles Leclerc's win around Australia, Jenson Button's impressive debut into Esports and whether Silverstone could potentially host an F1 Grand Prix in reverse. Also, make sure to let us know in the comments below any podcast ideas/suggestions for future episodes. Claim your Harry's Trial Set at harrys.com/wtf1 Try Babbel today - Go to babbel.co.uk or download the app for free

The inaugural Korean Grand Prix in 2010 provided another dramatic twist in an unbelievable championship battle. Matt, Dan and Tommy remember the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam as part of another 'That Time When' podcast. Try Babbel today - Go to babbel.co.uk or download the app for free

The F1 season may be postponed till further notice, but that hasn’t stopped all F1 action taking place. The F1 Virtual GP and ‘Not The...’ Esports races have been drawing huge numbers and where better to discuss them than right here? Try Babbel today - Go to babbel.co.uk or download the app for free

Join Matt and Tommy as they dive into all the ongoings around the 2020 Australian Grand Prix... As much as it’s a really difficult time for us all at the moment, there were some really positive things to come out of this weekend.

It's Race Week! F1 is back, with the Australian Grand Prix starting a record 22-race season... but how many will go ahead? Matt, Tommy and Jess preview the 2020 Formula One season, predict the pecking order and ask 'What is DAS?' Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.

Honda's shock withdrawal from F1 at the end of 2008 was the start of one of the greatest underdog stories in the sport's history, as Ross Brawn saved the team and Brawn GP was born. Matt, Dan and Tommy look back on the 2009 Australian Grand Prix and how the rest of the season panned out for the team. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.

McLaren's 2015 pre-season was plagued with reliability issues of its new Honda power unit but it was Alonso's unusual crash that dominated the headlines. Was it a gust of wind? Was he electrocuted? And why did Alonso and McLaren tell different stories of the events? Matt, Dan and Tommy return to discuss what really happened in the first 'That Time When' podcast of 2020. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.

For the first time this year, Matt, Tommy and Jess are back for a WTF1 podcast answering your questions ahead of the 2020 season. Can anyone beat Mercedes? What will be the biggest surprise? Will Lando and Carlos's bromance continue?

For the final time in 2019, Matt, Tommy and Jess round up the F1 season and present some alternative awards chosen by you. Who will win the "Zero to Hero" award? What was the best race of the year? Who came out on top in ABCDEF1? A big thank you to everyone who listened, watched and gave feedback and support this year. We'll be back for more podcasts in 2020. We want to say a big thank you to you all for listening along with us this season, and for your feedback and support. It’s been fun and we can’t wait to return in 2019. Merry Christmas!

This year’s German GP has gone down as an all-time classic with tricky conditions, plot twists for the leading contenders and an unexpected result. But 20 years ago, Germany played host to a race which was even more chaotic. Matt, Dan and Tommy look at the time when nobody wanted to win the 1999 European GP at the Nurburgring. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.