For F1's Sake • 5th September 2020

FF1S.BONUS - Jochen Rindt

This year's Italian Grand Prix marks 50 years since the death of Jochen Rindt. It happened at Monza, during practice for the 1970 race and the German driver would go on to become the only posthumous Formula 1 world champion.

Carfection • 8th July 2020

‎Carfection: For The Love Of Cars: Formula 1 is finally back for 2020

It's been a long wait but Formula 1 has made a return. Not 100% the same but we'll take it. With special guest Phill Tromans, co-host of the FF1S podcast, we talk about what the first race of the season was like and what the future holds for the sport.

DriveTribe • 14th May 2020

Maurice Hamilton explains why Niki Lauda was a true F1 legend: DT Podcast S03E10

While Lewis Hamilton would have plenty to say about the late, great Niki Lauda, we've found an even more qualified Hamilton to tell us about the Formula 1 icon.

Maurice Hamilton is a motorsport journalist who's just written a new book about the man in the red hat and his incredible career. He joins Phill Tromans for a chat about Lauda's life, as well as the latest goings on in modern Formula 1.

DriveTribe • 10th April 2020

Meet the man behind MotorTrend: DT Podcast S03E06

You might not have heard of Angus MacKenzie, but you'll know his work – he helped turn MotorTrend from a standard-issue auto magazine into the full-on automotive media giant it is today.

He joins Tim, Phill and Rachael on the DT Podcast and explains his journey through the car journalism industry, what led him to kickstart the car video revolution and what cars he'd take home if he won the lottery. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Also listen on Spotify and iTunes.

DriveTribe • 6th April 2020

Talking about our first car crashes: DT Podcast S03E05

We're all isolating – but that just means we've had more time than usual to dredge through our memories to talk about our motoring firsts. Tim, Russ and Phill join together to share our first cars, first press cars, first crashes and first press launch celebrity crushes. Maybe.

For F1's Sake • 15th March 2020

FF1S 20.00 Race or Survive - Preseason Special

Way, way back, before the dawn of time, the Australian Grand Prix was due to take place and coronavirus was just a glint in a Wuhan bat’s eye. Well, actually it was earlier this week but before everything went to shit and the race was cancelled. Still, Cheeka, Terry and Phill went to the pub to talk about testing and see where we were ahead of the season that now probably won’t start until Baku. Maybe Williams will be front runners by then?

For F1's Sake • 19th December 2019

FF1S.19.22b - I Wish It Could Be The Off-Season Every Day

It's part two of our season review - where things get drunker and there's much discussion of Jack's Airbnb experience in Toronto, Terry reveals our MOTMOTFF1SSPOTYOTMOD2019OTY2019 and Phill shares some more lovely news.

For F1's Sake • 13th June 2019

FF1S.19.07 - We could be Pirros, just for one day —

Ferrari mess it up again! OR DO THEY? Phill, Terry and reserve/test presenter Alex Goy discuss the Canadian Grand Prix, where Vettel threw a hissy fit and Hamilton won again, even though he didn’t. Who was right? Who was wrong? We’ll find out, and we’ve also got some fascinating facts about Canada that even Emanuele Pirro can’t argue with.

For F1's Sake • 29th May 2019

FF1S.19.06 - The Whiner Takes It All

Depending on who you ask, the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix was either a tense, exciting affair or a dull, predictable procession. But at least everyone managed to qualify, unlike McLaren and Fernando Alonso at the Indy 500. Cheeka, Phill and Terry discuss these things and more, including the very sad departure of Niki Lauda. Oh, and there’s an extra-refreshing edition of the Fact Off.

For F1's Sake • 27th November 2018

FF1S.2018.21 - Abu Dhabi

And so the 2018 seasons lumbers to a close in Abu Dhabi, and all the drivers basically sum up their season in one race. Hamilton gets his 11th win of the season, Vettel comes close but not close enough, and Verstappen gets a bit stroppy. Cheeka, Phill and Terry look back at the Yas Marina goings on, and there’s exciting news of the next Christmas Number One.

For F1's Sake • 21st September 2018

FF1S.2018.15 - Singapore

Singapore saw a god-like lap from Lewis, god-awful mistakes from Ferrari and God knows what was going on with Perez and the midfield hooligans. Cheeka, Phill and Terry talk via the wonder of the internet about all the goings on at Marina Bay, and reflect on Kimi returning to his roots.

F1 Strategy Report • 31st July 2018

Episode 12 (2018) – Hungarian Grand Prix | The F1 Strategy Report

Our host Michael Lamonato is joined by Phill Tromans from the “For F1’s Sake” Podcast to talk through the details of round 12 of the season.

For F1's Sake • 1st August 2017

2017.11 - Hungary

K-Mag becomes our new favourite driver after a foul-mouthed offer to Hulkenberg; perhaps the highlight of an ultimately tedious Hungarian GP. Still, away from the race there's plenty of soap opera-level nonsense to dissect, from mandatory flip-flops to what Sauber will be powered by next year. Cheeka, Phill and Terry drink beer and discuss it all.

For F1's Sake • 19th July 2017

2017.10 - Britain

Lewis Hamilton, the villain of F1 Live but the hero of Silverstone, wins the British Grand Prix, and it all goes to shit for Jolyon Palmer, as per usual. Cheeka, Phill and Terry reflect on the boredom and excitement of the race, Ferrari's exploding tyres and all the usual bollocks.

For F1's Sake • 13th June 2017

FF1S.17.07 - Canada

Stroll got points, Palmer didn't crash and Ferrari weren't competitive. It was all change in Canada, apart from at McLaren, where Honda were still shit. Cheeka, Phill and Terry analyse all the action from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, and also reflect on their own brush with greatness at the Motor Sport Hall of Fame.

For F1's Sake • 31st May 2017

FICS.17.01 INDY 500

The Indianapolis 500 was everything that Monaco wasn't: exciting, fast and with a Spaniard in it. Fernando Alonso braved the high speed oval in search of the triple crown, but Honda had other ideas. Cheeka, Phill and Terry dissect a different type of racing and try to make sense of it all.

For F1's Sake • 31st May 2017

FF1S.17.06 - Monaco

The Monaco GP came and went and bored us senseless like it always does. Cheeka, Phill and Terry ruminate on Monte Carlo and what we can do to make it more exciting. Clue: it involves plumbers.

For F1's Sake • 24th May 2017

FF1S.17.500 BONUS EPISODE

It's the FF1S guide to the Indy 500! Cheeka, Phill and Terry won't let a lack of knowledge stop them from bringing you everything you need to know about America's biggest race. With Fernando Alonso taking part in the 2017 edition, it's sure to bring in plenty of F1 newbies, and this podcast brings you FACTS aplenty about milk, face sculpting and why it's basically the USA's version of the Great British Bake Off.

For F1's Sake • 17th May 2017

FF1S.17.05 Spain

Cool overtakes, flaming engines and a squealing child: yes, the Spanish Grand Prix had it all. Cheeka, Phill and Terry review the best race of the season so far, in the State Of F1 we consider if F1 should have the NASCAR model of open scrutiny and we launch the greatest competition EVER.

For F1's Sake • 3rd May 2017

FF1S.17.04 Russia

A vintage race at an amazing track - terms no one used to describe the snore-inducing Russian Grand Prix. Undaunted, Cheeka, Phill and Terry reflect on the goings-on - or lack thereof - in Sochi and continue to slate Jolyon Palmer, because he's just making it so easy for us.

For F1's Sake • 19th April 2017

FF1S.17.03.Bahrain

Merc screw up, Ferrari don't screw up, and Alonso's off to Indianapolis. Cheeka, Phill and Terry reflect on the dash in the desert that was the Bahraini Grand Prix, and ponder the recent outbreak of fertility in the paddock.

For F1's Sake • 12th April 2017

FF1S.17.02.China

Being in different countries won't stop Cheeka, Phill and Terry from analysing the Chinese Grand Prix. Straight line crashes, substandard team mates and mystery bubble wrap popping are all subject to scrutiny, using the power of the internet. Plus all the usual nonsense.

For F1's Sake • 28th March 2017

FF1S.17.01.Australia

The Australian Grand Prix was a race that will stick long in the memory, or possibly will be forgotten by China. The ins and outs of Albert Park's snoozefest are expertly dissected and mocked by Phill, Terry and Not Cheeka - she's on holiday, so Ollie Peart steps ably into her tiny shoes.

For F1's Sake • 13th March 2017

FF1S.17.Pre-Season.02

It's the FF1S post-testing pre-season review preview show! Cheeka, Phill and Terry look back at all the action from Barcelona, and all the inaction at McLaren. Plus, who wants to play some fantasy F1? You, that's who.