Downforce Debrief Podcast
The Downforce Debrief is a conversational Formula 1 podcast hosted by Alex Gillon and GB68. Each episode offers informal discussion and analysis of races, teams, and drivers. Aimed at F1 fans who enjoy a relaxed, opinionated take on the sport.
Episodes
Crashing Before The Start!? - MotoGP & F1 Podcast
00:00 MotoGP25:19 F1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Piastri & Hamilton Are So Unlucky - F1 & MotoGP Debrief
00:00 F139:27 MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 & MotoGP Future Rule Changes Explained
00:00 F128:09 MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Broke The F1 Cost Cap - F1 & MotoGP Podcast
00:00 Introduction02:35 F137:06 MotoGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Wasn't The Race Red Flagged - British GP Debrief
This week Alex chats to special guest Scott Taylor about the British Grand Prix, including what the atmosphere was like at the event, Piastri's penalty and why the race wasn't Red Flagged in the torrential rain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 Keeps Signing 16 Year Contracts - Austrian Grand Prix Debrief
In this episode, Alex & GB talk about the Austrian Grand Prix, as well as discuss why F1 keeps signing such long contracts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was Canada A Banger Or A Snoozefest? - Canadian GP Debrief
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Canadian Grand Prix, which had all the ingredients to be a banger but somehow let the side down, at least according to one of us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Red Bull Screwed Without Verstappen?
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss what would happen if Verstappen were to leave Red Bull, Lance Stroll's mysterious injury and the off topic this week is about tennis... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Verstappen's Revenge - Spanish GP Debrief (Plus F1 25)
In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including Verstappen' debatable driving, as well as F1 25's launch week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can The Monaco Grand Prix Be Saved?
In this episode, Alex & GB chat about the Monaco Grand Prix and the intricacies of the mandatory 2 stop, as well as alternative options to save the race in the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did Pirelli's Imola Experiment Pay Off? - Race Debrief
In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, including the Pirelli softer tyre experiment, the mixed up strategies and the upcoming Monaco GP with a mandatory 2 stop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How McLaren Are So Quick, Rookie Review & Fancy Food
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss what makes McLaren so quick this year, they review all the rookies season's so far and give their thoughts on 'fancy food'0:00 Intro0:55 McLaren's Advantage11:33 The Strongest Driver Pairing?22:44 Rookie Review48:59 Fancy Food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did Max Verstappen Get Off Lightly? - Miami Grand Prix Debrief
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Miami Grand Prix, including Max Verstappen getting off lightly by the FIA, the good and bad racecraft that was on show, the LEGO parade lap and Alex's London Marathon.00:00 Intro & Race Ratings03:26 Miami Until 2041?07:49 FIA vs Max Verstappen 20:21 Racecraft Of Various Drivers35:53 Driver Of The Day41:06 Ferrari's Strats48:10 LEGO Parade Lap51:50 Off
Ferrari Had Good Strategy!? - Saudi Arabian GP Debrief
In this episode, Alex & GB give their thoughts on the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix around Jeddah, where they discuss Verstappen's penalty, Norris' awful weekend but good recovery, the driver of the day and F1 TV commentary00:00 Intro & Race Ratings03:54 Lando Norris08:02 Verstappen Penalty15:49 Gasly / Tsunoda Crash19:57 Ferrari & Tyres38:31 Williams Teamwork42:38 Driver Of The Day45:36
Is Lando Norris Overrated? - Bahrain Grand Prix Debrief
In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, including Lando Norris' poor weekend, the TV direction & timing issues, as well as Creator Series00:00 Bahrain Grand Prix Rating22:47 Overrated Drivers?34:30 TV Direction & Timing Issues48:30 Inconsistent FIA Penalties?56:23 Off Topic - Creator Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Fernando Alonso Mid Now? - Japanese Grand Prix Debrief
In this episode, Alex and GB discuss the Japanese Grand Prix, including McLaren's strategy, Red Bull's new driver and Fernando Alonso being washed00:00 Intro & Race Ratings08:20 McLaren vs Red Bull19:15 Sky Commentary vs F1 TV24:28 Red Bull's Second Car31:45 The Rookies35:10 Fernando Alonso Slander43:52 Smaller Points58:33 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Honest Chat With F1 Esports Champion Brendon Leigh
In this episode, GB & Alex have a very open and honest chat with double F1 Esports Champion , Brendon Leigh and he opens up about his decline in performance, his desire to continue and the physical problems that held him back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's All About Ferrari & Lawson - Chinese Grand Prix Debrief
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, including the sprint race, Ferrari's double DSQ and those rumours about Liam Lawson...00:00 Intro00:42 The Sprint Race06:38 Ferrari's Eventful Race14:37 McLaren's Champion Material?20:58 Liam Lawson Rumours25:18 The Rookies30:20 Failed 2 Stop & Race Ratings34:29 Off Topic - F1 Esports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
McLaren's Team Orders Were A Good Thing - Australian GP Winners & Losers
In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Australian GP and give their major winners and losers, including Hamilton, Antonelli, Lawson as well as discuss the different strategies, team orders and safety cars.00:00 Intro00:20 Winner: Hamilton05:59 Winner: Antonelli07:38 Loser: Lawson14:24 Loser: "Hadger"16:28 Loser: Ferrari Strategy24:24 Winner: Other Winners29:10 Winner: Haas33:39 Loser: Inter
Hardcore F1 Fans Discuss Drive To Survive (Plus Creator Series)
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss Drive To Survive from a hardcore F1 fan's point of view and don't agree on much! They also discuss controversy in the virtual racing series that they race in - Creator Series.00:00 Intro00:31 It's Race Week02:52 Drive To Survive59:35 Creator Series01:39:43 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do We All Have The SAME Predictions For F1 2025?
In this episode, GB & Alex review F1 pre-season testing and give their predictions for the 2025 F1 season and beyond, plus Alex tries to talk about MotoGP in F1 terms00:00 Intro03:18 Key Takeaways From Testing16:48 Driver Championship Predictions29:03 Team Championship Predictions59:43 Driver Cooling Kit01:04:19 MotoGP In F1 Terms01:18:11 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
Is F1 Social Media Getting More Toxic?
In this episode, Alex & GB discuss a report by BuzzRadar on social media in F1, including whether F1 has already peaked, the Drive To Survive Effect and whether or not F1 social media is getting more toxic00:00 Intro & Random Fact01:04 Which Moments Are Most Toxic?03:25 Has F1 Peaked?12:44 The Impact of Drive to Survive26:53 Who Are The Most Talked About Drivers?37:37 Is F1 Social Media Mo
Can Anyone Agree Which F1 75 Reveal Was Best?
In this episode, Alex & GB talk about the F1 75 launch event and they have their first disagreement of the podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Flexiwings Make F1 2025 A Two Part Season?
Alex & GB discuss whether Flexiwings will make F1 2025 a two part season after they are clamped down on from race 9 in Spain. We also discuss McLaren's 2025 prospects, F1 exclusivity deals with TV, the new F1 Movie trailer and our offtopic discussion this week centres around F1 Esports.00:00 Intro00:31 Flexiwings07:56 McLaren's 2025 Prospects19:00 F1's TV Exclusivity Deals30:50 New F1 Movie Tr
Welcome To The Downforce Debrief Podcast
In this episode, Alex & GB introduce themselves to the podcasting world and talk about the 2025 F1 pre-season, as well as get all the nitty gritty details on GB's hair transplant00:00 Introduction to the Downforce Debrief Podcast02:00 Get To Know GB09:59 Meeting Lewis Hamilton13:10 Get To Know Alex Gillon23:33 Quickfire Questions26:44 Hamilton's Move to Ferrari35:50 A Look Ahead to 202652:56 F
