CarThrottle • 23rd September 2024

Ricciardo's F1 Career Looks Over, But Should We Really Be Sad?

Many moons ago, there was an unfathomably smiley new Formula 1 driver from Australia. Daniel Ricciardo, a protege of the Red Bull Junior Team, took over the notoriously rubbish HRT car from Narain Karthikeyan mid-way through the 2011 season. With his happy-go-lucky demeanour and eye-catching driving skills, he would soon make it to F1’s top team, score a number of impressive wins, showcase some dazzling overtaking skills and prove a PR team’s dream.But mid-way through 2024, Ricciardo’s F1 career...

CarThrottle • 9th September 2024

The Harsh Reality Of Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin Move

Adrian Newey has had more Formula 1 success than any driver in history. Having been in F1 for more than 40 years, his cars have sealed 13 drivers’ championships and 12 constructors’ titles with three different teams. Having been a crucial element in the success of Red Bull Racing, he's now joining Aston Martin.Surely, then, Aston has several future championships in the bag? Well, not necessarily.Newey’s genius is undeniable, but simply building a fast car isn’t enough to guarantee Formula 1 glor...

CarThrottle • 20th November 2023

Against The Odds, Was The Las Vegas F1 GP The Best Race Of The Season?

It seemed like everyone and their dog was lining up to bash the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Part of a revitalised push by Formula 1 to establish a firm foothold in the United States, the Entertainment Capital of the World(™) hosted the country’s third race of the year. And even by American standards, it was gearing up to be bigger and brasher than anything we’d seen.

Organised not by a local promoter but by F1’s owners themselves, Liberty Media, the Las Vegas Grand Prix event was on a whole new scale

CarThrottle • 8th August 2023

F1 Vs IndyCar: The Differences Explained

At first glance, IndyCar and Formula 1 cars might look broadly similar. But while both series use open-wheel race cars, the contrast between them are many and varied. With that in mind, we thought we’d take a look at some of the key differences between two of the biggest and best-known single-seater championships in the world.

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

That time Abba’s drummer scored a point in a Formula 1 race

At the 1981 British Grand Prix, McLaren driver John Watson scored a memorable win in front of his home crowd at Silverstone.

It was the Northern Irish racer’s first win in five years, and only his second ever win in Formula 1. It was also the first ever win for McLaren’s groundbreaking MP4/1, the first car with a carbon fibre monocoque – an engineering template that continues in F1 today.

But further down the grid, another driver had also hit the peak of his career. His name was Slim Borgudd.

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 • 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.

AutoTrader • 24th July 2017

Interview: Jason Kenny on motorsport, fatherhood and his return to cycling

Auto Trader catches up with Olympic cycling champion Jason Kenny before he races against a grid of celebrities at the Silverstone Classic.

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.

For F1's Sake • 26th February 2017

FF1S.17.Pre-Season.01

Cheeka, Phill and Terry are back in the pub to catch up on what's been going in the world of F1. And then mock it relentlessly. The 2017 cars, Bernie's departure and Manor's demise are all discussed, and we promise never to mention Nico Rosberg again.

Evo Middle East • 1st December 2016

Indiana Jones

An interview with IndyCar driver Ed Jones.

For F1's Sake • 17th October 2016

What if?

Lewis Hamilton has not had the best of luck thus far in 2016. So what might have happened if both Mercedes cars had excellent reliability throughout the season?