WTF1 Podcast
The WTF1 Podcast is a Formula 1 show created by fans for fans. Hosts James and Luke discuss the latest F1 news, rumors, and controversies from inside and outside the paddock. The podcast takes a passionate and humorous approach to covering the world of Formula 1 racing.
Episodes
The Formula 1 Season Round Up
James and Luke go through everything that happened this F1 season - the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Lando's championship win, Verstappen's best season yet, and their rookie of the year!
Lando Norris WINS The 2025 Championship - The Abu Dhabi GP Review
Luke and James review the season finale in Abu Dhabi - where Lando Norris grabbed the drivers championship! They chat about his emotional F1 journey, what's in store for 2026, and they reflect on the ground effect era as it comes to a close.
The Final Showdown: Who Will Win the 2025 WDC?
This week James and Luke break down all the drama from the Qatar Grand Prix - from strategy shocks and standout drives to the biggest winners, losers, and championship implications heading into the final stretch of the season. They then turn their attention to Yas Marina for a preview of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. With the season building to a dramatic close, they debate who will ultimately take th
McLaren's Double DSQ & Who Will Come Out On Top In Qatar?
James and Luke review the chaos that happened in Las Vegas last weekend. The McLaren double disqualification and where that leaves Oscar and Lando going into the next 2 races - will Max catch up to take the title? They also preview the Qatar GP, what we should expect going into the weekend and team principal swap rumours.
Previewing The Las Vegas GP
James and Luke preview the Las Vegas GP! Special liveries, Sky Sports Halo, Norris VS Piastri, and many more Formula 1 headlines.
The Brazilian Grand Prix Race Review
James and Luke review the chaotic Brazilian GP - The dramatic Sprint Race, Verstappen's pit lane to podium, and Norris' run in form!
Previewing The Brazilian Grand Prix
James and Luke preview the Brazilian GP and chat recent F1 news headlines. Charles and Alexandra are engaged, the Liam Lawson-marshalls situation, and the sprint this weekend in Brazil!
Reviewing the Mexican GP
James and Luke discuss everything that happened at the Mexican GP, who will take the drivers title, should Lewis have got the 10 second time penalty, Ollie Bearman's P4 success, and much more!
Reviewing COTA and Previewing The Mexican GP
After flying back from Austin, James and Luke share their COTA experiences and discuss everything that happened on track last weekend. Will Max Verstappen do the funniest thing ever and beat BOTH McLarens to the championship? They also chat about the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix,
Previewing The United States Grand Prix
Luke and James preview the United States Grand Prix, and chat recent F1 news headlines! The FIA Presidential debate, Norris vs Piastri's championship battle, and predictions for this weekends race.
The Singapore GP Review - Alonso's Sassy Radio & Broadcasting Blunders
James and Luke review the Singapore Grand Prix - They chat in depth about McLaren's team drama, Oscar's out of character radio messages and the celebrations post race. They also touch on Ferrari struggles, Alonso's sassy radio message, and Hamilton's missed moment at the end of the grand prix.
Previewing the Singapore Grand Prix
James and Luke chat everything there is to know about the upcoming Singapore GP. Will McLaren win the constructors championship this weekend? And who do they think will take the drivers at the end of the season? They also touch on Lewis Hamilton sadly losing his dog Roscoe, and Max Verstappen dominating in other Motorsport categories.
Reviewing the Azerbaijan GP
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Previewing the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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The Italian Grand Prix Race Review
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Should F1 Shorten Races? F1 headlines and previewing the Italian GP
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Previewing the Dutch Grand Prix
This episode is sponsored by Sentry - check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/55s3nzzx | James and Ash preview the Dutch GP, they chat about their predictions for the race, their top performing rookie, and the Norris vs Piastri battle!
A Conversation with Racing Driver Katherine Legge
James and Ash sit down with Katherine Legge and chat all about the start of her racing career, Formula 1 hopes, representation in Motorsport, and ambitions for the future!
The Hungarian Grand Prix Race Review
James and Ash review the Hungarian GP and discuss recent Motorsport headlines, Aston Martin's surprise performance, and Lewis Hamilton struggling at Ferrari.
Previewing the Hungarian Grand Prix
James and Ash preview the Hungarian GP and chat about the latest F1 headlines. Fred Vasseur remaining at Ferrari, weather predictions, and will it be Lando or Oscar for the WDC?
Belgian Grand Prix Review
The Belgian Grand Prix race review - James and Ash discuss all things the Belgian Grand Prix, were the FIA right to delay the race by so long? They also chat about the Oscar VS Lando championship battle, Nico Rosberg's bold commentary, and Kimi Antontelli's recent performance.
Previewing the Belgian Grand Prix
James and Ash preview the Belgian GP, they go through their predictions, Ash's experience at Spa, and tyre strategy for the race.
Will Verstappen join Mercedes?
James and Ash discuss all the hot F1 news headlines including the Verstappen to Mercedes rumours, Christian Horner's sacking from Red Bull and much more!
An Exclusive Chat with IndyCar Driver Christian Rasmussen
James sits down and has an exclusive chat with IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen. They chat about recent podium success, being a Danish racing driver, and the impact social media can have on a personal brand!
Nico Hulkenberg's FIRST F1 Podium - The British GP Review
Recapping the British GP with James and Ash - they talk about Nico Hulkenberg's first ever F1 podium, Oscar Piastri's post race emotions, and the rain at Silverstone.
Debriefing the F1 Movie & Previewing the British GP
James and Ash dive deep into the new F1 movie, sharing what thrilled them and what fell flat. They also preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, who do we think will perform the best?
Austrian GP Race Review
Ash and James review the Austrian GP! They chat about McLaren driver dynamics, the impact of F1 on other racing events and much more.
Previewing The Austrian GP, Predictions, and is Fred Vasseur Out?
Ash and James preview the Austrian Grand Prix, and chat about Ash's experience at Pikes Peak Hill Climb! They also touch on Fred Vassuer's Ferrari rumours, F1 in Vegas, and Indycar's chassis delays.
The Canadian GP Race Review & The F1 Movie Premiere
James is joined by Marissa (@marissakumari) to discuss recent F1 headlines plus reviewing the Canadian GP. They chat about the New York F1 Movie premiere, diversity in Motorsport, and F1 Academy in Canada!
Previewing The Canadian GP - Lance Stroll's Wrist Injury, The F1 Movie, and Predictions
James and Ash preview the Canadian GP this weekend! They touch on Lance Stroll's wrist injury, 24 Hours of Le Mans, The F1 movie, and much more!
Verstappen's Intentional Clash with Russell & Piastri vs Norris - Spanish GP Review
James is away this week, so Ash is joined by Ponden to review everything that happened during the Spanish GP. Verstappen's clash with Russell, was it intentional and should he have been given a harsher penalty? McLaren's team dynamics, who do you think will run away with the championship?
Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix
James and Ash preview the Spanish Grand Prix. They chat about McLaren Team Dynamics, predictions for the Spanish GP weekend, and technical changes.
Should Monaco Stay on the F1 Calendar? - Reviewing the Monaco GP & Indy 500
Ash and James review the Monaco GP, and share their experiences attending the Indy 500! They discuss what it was like behind the scenes, share their thoughts on the new Amazon Prime coverage, and chat about the future of the Monaco GP.
Previewing the Monaco GP & The Indy 500
Ash and James preview 2 very exciting races happening this weekend, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500!
The Imola GP Review - Yuki Tsunoda's crash & Indy 500 Qualifying
Ash and James review the Imola GP, they touch on Yuki's scary crash, Red Bull's dominance, Williams' amazing double points finish and much more. They also discuss the Indy 500 qualifying.
Previewing the Imola GP - FIA Presidential Debate & Team Upgrades for Imola
James and Ash chat everything there is to know about the upcoming Imola GP, the FIA presidential debate, and go through their predictions for this weekend!
Carlos Sainz Sr as FIA President, 75 Years of F1, and Verstappen Going Undercover
There was no F1 last weekend, so Ash and James chat news headlines including Alpine's Team Principal controversy, Carlos Sainz Sr running for FIA president, IndyCar highlights and looking forward to the Indy 500!
Alpine’s Team Principal Swap & F1’s Viewership Ratings
James and Ash discuss the crazy week Alpine have had in team principal and driver swaps (recorded before the Doohan/Colapinto swap was confirmed). They chat about F1's viewership ratings and the recent races over the past weekend.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Lego F1 Race & Lewis at the Met Gala - The Miami GP Review
The iconic Lego F1 race drivers parade, Antonelli's pole position, and the Miami GP's long contract extension. James and Ash discuss everything the Miami GP!
Previewing the Miami GP
James and Ash preview the Miami GP happening this weekend. They chat about the Miami GP walk outs, who they think will be strong, and go through their predictions for the race!EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Recapping Talladega & Kimi Antonelli’s New Netflix Documentary
James and Ash are back to chat the recent Nascar race and the upcoming motorsport events happening this weekend including F1 Academy. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton’s new Topps appearance, Lando Norris' mindset, and Katherine Legge’s thoughts on being a role model.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Charles Leclerc at VCARB!? Completing an F1 Grid Draft
James and Ash go up and down the grid picking their ideal drivers for each team!EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Will Piastri Win the Championship? - The Saudi Arabian GP Review
How many drivers are challenging for the drivers' championship and could Piastri win it? James and Ash review everything to do with the Saudi Arabian GP, from Verstappen's 5 second time penalty, to Stroll's unfortunate new record!EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Previewing The Saudi Arabian GP
James and Ash preview the Saudi Arabian GP by chatting about the future of the track, everything you need to know going into the weekend, and George Russell's sleepover with Toto Wolff? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
The Bahrain GP Race Review - TV Graphic Issues & Russell's Car Problems
James and Ash discuss the TV graphic issues, standout performances, Red Bull's pit stop problems, and the carefree nature of the rookie drivers - The Bahrain GP race review.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Previewing the Bahrain Grand Prix
Ash and James discuss everything you need to know about the Bahrain GP, and delve into a very busy sporting weekend! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Reviewing The Japanese GP - Was it Actually THAT Bad?
James and Ash chat through the Japanese GP - Norris cutting the grass, commentary, and was it ACTUALLY as boring as people say?EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Previewing The Japanese Grand Prix
The Japanese GP is coming up! Ash and James preview the grand prix, discuss the latest motorsport headlines, and predict their top 5 drivers for Sunday's race!EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Special Liveries for the Japanese GP & Who is the Best F1 Teammate Pairing of All Time?
April fools pranks, new special liveries, and the best F1 teammate pairing of all time. James and Ash discuss all of these as well as V10's falling victim to a new segment, 'Ash. Has. Opinions.'
The Yuki/Liam Swap Rumours and IndyCar at The Thermal Club
Recorded just 2 days before Red Bull announced they are swapping Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson, Ash and James discuss the rumours and their thoughts on the potential swap. They also chat about IndyCar at The Thermal Club and the tech issues that came with it!
The Chinese Grand Prix Review - DSQ's and Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull
The Chinese GP has happened and James and Ash discuss Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull, the disqualifications, and the Ferrari-radio situation.
The First Sprint of 2025 and the Pros & Cons of Attending Races - Chinese Grand Prix Preview
The second F1 race and the first sprint race of 2025 is this weekend! Ash and James discuss who might be strong around the Shanghai International Circuit, attending different motorsport races, and their thoughts on the sprint weekend format.
Ferrari team radio, rookie F1 drivers, and McLaren dominance? - Australian GP Review
The first race of 2025 is finally here! James and Ash discuss all things the Australian Grand Prix. Which rookies did well, Ferrari's entertaining team radios, and how dominant McLaren actually are. They also touch on Helmut Marko's comments on Hadjar's unfortunate formation lap crash, and Anthony Hamilton supporting him in the paddock.
Who Will Take the First Win of 2025? - Australian Grand Prix Preview
Top 5 predictions, everything you need to know, and Lewis first race at Ferrari - James and Ash preview the Australian Grand Prix.
Cadillac join F1 and Reviewing Drive To Survive Season 7
Last weekend Netflix released their new season of Drive To Survive, just 1 week before the first race weekend of the year. James and Ash share their thoughts, discuss Cadillac in F1, and touch on cancel culture within F1.
Achieving the Triple Crown and What Makes a Good Motorsports Broadcast?
The Triple Crown of Motorsports, will Ash and James see another driver achieve it in their lifetime? They also chat about what makes a good broadcast, drivers giving attitude, and how long a racing calendar really should be.
Drive To Survive Episode Titles and Adrian Newey’s First Day at Aston Martin
The episode titles of this season's Drive To Survive have been released, what's the most anticipated episode this year? James and Ash also discuss F1 meme accounts, news, and Adrian Newey's first day at Aston Martin.
F1 Testing Recap and Drive To Survive’s New Season
James and Ash recap all the unusual things that happened during F1 testing, which teams are looking strong, and discuss the new Drive To Survive trailer.
F1 Pre-Season Testing build up and Indycar vs Formula 1
Is booing inevitable in sports? Ash and James build up to F1 pre-season testing, talk tricky timezones and the differences between Indycar and Formula 1.
Monaco’s Place in F1 and Punching the FIA?
F1 is open to the discussion of introducing mandatory 2-stop races around Monaco, would this spice up the racing or is the Monaco GP too far gone? James and Ash discuss the FIA swearing ban, Formula E’s double header in Jeddah, and Chipotle x Motorsports genius marketing.
Scoring Every Team’s Livery Unveiling At F1 75
F1 has kicked off the season in style with a collective livery launch involving all 10 teams at the O2 live from London. So what’s left to do than score each presentation!Take it away James and Ash!
Reading Your BOLD F1 2025 Predictions
Rookies on the podium, George winning the WDC, Hamilton securing the 8th. That's just some of your bold predictions. James and Ash dive in and give their opinions.
The FIA vs Team Radio And Williams Get A Payday
Another week, another FIA talking point. But that's not all! Williams have a new title sponsor, the F1 trailer dropped and the Nascar season is about to begin for real. James and Ash are here again to take you all through the latest news.Head to proton.me/wtf1 to claim you 38% discount for Proton Mail
An Old Rivalry Returns and Formula E's Missed Opportunity
It's happening! Ford is returning to WEC, setting up the continuance of one of motorsports most ferocious rivalries, Ford vs Ferrari! James and Ash discuss along with; A job in F1 doesn't pay as much as you'd think, Who is SRO and Formula E's latest marketing ploy
Swearing, F1 Fancon and The 24 Hours Of Daytona
Don't swear, it'll cost you! James and Ash are back to breakdown; the FIA's latest clampdown, How to improve F1 75 Live and all the major talking points in the 24 hours of DaytonaHead to proton.me/wtf1 for a huge 38% discount on ProtonMail’s privacy-first email service.
Rookies, Legacies and Championship Battles - 2025 Could Be Mega
We've survived the bleak no F1 period we call the winter! James Coker and co-host Ash Vandelay breakdown all the latest news including; Hamilton at Ferrari, F1 Rookies know how to drive and F1 merchandise sucks.Head to proton.me/wtf1 for a huge 38% discount on ProtonMail’s privacy-first email service.
Who Tops The Destructors Championship?
Haydon and James are back for the final podcast of the year where we tot up the totals in the 2024 Destructors Championship. As predicted, as soon as we stopped recording Red Bull had their shuffle. What a way to end the year!
2024 Was A Banger - Season Review
It's been a season of high drama, Championship battles and the silliest of silly seasons. And We Loved It. Haydon and James pick their highlights from a season that had it all
Abu Dhabi GP - Review
The longest F1 season in history came to a close in Abu Dhabi and it was a banger of a race! We saw Max and Oscar come together, superb comebacks from Charles and Lewis and McLaren sealed the championship. Haydon and James round up all the stories from the weekend.
Russell and Verstappen Have The Ultimate Beef - Abu Dhabi GP Build-Up
Haydon and James build-up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi where there has been loads of news in the week before. Ocon turned to OcGone, Abbi Pulling became Champion but now isn't and Verstappen and Russell kept their squabble going!
Mirrorgate - Qatar GP Review
Why didn't they pick up the mirror! That what we're all thinking after Qatar. James and Haydon break down all the major talking points including; the mirror of chaos, Lando's penalty and Zhou's points.
F1's Brand New Team and Qatar Build Up
F1 is finally getting an 11th team with a GM/Cadillac entry being given the green light. James and Haydon explain all the details including who is in the running for the drivers seat.
What Is A Weekend In Paddock Club Like?
Max Verstappen secured his fourth Drivers Championship title in Las Vegas and luckily enough James was in the crowd to watch it all unfold. He and Haydon break down everything that happened and give an exclusive insight into the F1 Paddock Club! (apologies for the poor sound quality, James was tuning in from his holiday!)
Building Up To The Las Vegas GP
Haydon and James reflect on the previous years Grand Prix and build-up to what we hope will be an exciting title decider in Las Vegas this weekend. We talk news from the paddock as well as give our top 5 predictions for the race.
What To Expect Attending Your First F1 Race!
James is packing his bags and heading to Vegas! But he has plenty of questions for experienced F1 spectator Haydon before he goes. This is your one stop guide in how to attend an F1 race.
Would Max Verstappen Go For The Triple Crown?
There's plenty in the news this week including the Monaco GP moving so it no longer clashes with the Indy 500! It begs the question, would Max go for it?
Scheduling European Circuits On Rotation
Sponsored by Proton Pass! Head to http://proton.me/pass/wtf1 to get startedHaydon and James react to the news that F1 will be rotating some European circuits in the future and ask the question which ones should remain permanent! Also in the news; the GPDA slam FIA President, FE testing gets underway and which Pokemon would each F1 team be?
Where Does Bottas Go Next?
With Sauber announcing their 2025 line-up what do Bootas and Zhou do next? Elsewhere, Formula E testing gets underway in Jarama and the WEC season finishes in a thrilling contest!
Brilliance In Brazil
Take a bow Brazil, that was AMAZING! In a race that had everything (and we do mean that) James and Haydon break down all the talking points.
Brazilian Grand Prix Preview
Building up to what we hope is a thrilling wet Brazilian GP. James and Haydon break down all the talking points, share their predictions and reminisce over the 2003 Brazilian GP.
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