F1 2025 Testing Day 1 - Norris Fastest As Rookies Impress

Alpine's A524 F1 car has finally been unveiled to the public (sort of), alongside the Alpine A424 LMDh Hypercar at their London launch, alongside drivers Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Mick Schumacher and more. Repeatedly described as an "aggressive" car, it's been completely redesigned, according to the team, including a new, carbon-fibre-heavy pair of liveries. But will it help the team fight their way into the top 5, or drop them down the pecking order? Sam Hall chats with Jon Noble live at Alpine's launch (with a special guest!) and Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss everything interesting from Alpine's launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Helmi 202413min

Both Williams and Stake F1 launched their F1 2024 challengers. Well in the case of the Williams, it was their 2024 livery, but for the newly re-christened team Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, formally the Alfa Romeo team they showed a bit more. Both teams are looking to continue their rebuilding projects and will be hoping for more going into 2024, in this podcast, we will look at what the teams and drivers have to say as well as take a closer look at their cars. Bryn Lucas is joined by Haydn Cobb, Filip Clereen, Matt Kew and Jake Boxall-Legge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Helmi 202445min

“It's tough to remember all of them!”  That’s what happens when you put a Formula 1 driver that’s clinched 54 grand prix victories on the spot. Luckily Autosport's own Alex Kalinauckas decided to help out and put together a list of the Dutchmen's greatest victories in addition to getting Max Verstappen's own list at the Mexican Grand Prix.  Joining Alex is our own Kevin Turner and Motorsport.NL's Ronald Vording as all three debate what is Max's Verstappen's greatest victory, so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Helmi 20241h 42min

Haas have revealed the first 2024 F1 car - well, sort of. It's their livery on 3D renders, there's no real car to see. But can we gain any details from this on the team's upcoming VF24 car? Bryn Lucas talks to Alex Kalinauckas and Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss Haas' 2024 hopes, what Hulkenburg and Magnussen need to do this year, whether Haas replacing Guenther with Komatsu will help the team, and whether Andretti really should consider buying F1's current American team out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Helmi 202436min

It's now confirmed - Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari in 2025. Following rumours of the move, it's now official that after 12 consecutive seasons, Lewis Hamilton will join Charles Leclerc and Fred Vasseur to try and end Ferrari's Championship drought. But how will Hamilton's leaving affect Mercedes going forward? Can Lewis and Vasseur's reunion fight Max Verstappen and bring home his 8th title? Bryn Lucas chats with Jon Noble to answer all these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Helmi 202431min

In this month's edition of GP Racing magazine, it's time we try and have a crack at trying to 'Fix' F1’s age-old problems. Stuart Codling is joined by Mark Gallagher and Matt Kew as all three try and solve F1's current problems and ask the question can they be fixed at all. We also discuss Sergio Perez's current situation going into 2024 against Max Verstappen and the topic of ‘bad’ team names, do we have a new number one? There's plenty to debate and much at stake in this episode. Find out in today's episode, plus all of the other talking points from the February edition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Tammi 202453min

Italian fashion house Benetton was officially an F1 constructor for 16 years between 1986 and 2001. During those years a host of big-name racing drivers passed through Team Witney/Team Enstone . Some were on the way up… others were heading in the other direction. What can't be mistaken is the impact that this team had on Formula one and the legacy it's left behind. Autosport's Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith author of the book 'Benetton: Rebels of Formula One' as we rank our top 10 Benetton drivers of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Tammi 202455min

There is plenty of intrigue surrounding the 2024 World Rally Championship season which begins this weekend with its annual visit to Monte Carlo. The championship has been blown wide open following the news that reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera has opted to run part time in order to recharge his batteries for a full-time return in 2025. Rovanpera’s absence means the title battle is likely to be fought between Toyota’s Elfyn Evans, a three-time championship runner-up, and the Hyundai duo of 2019 world champion Ott Tanak and five-time runner-up Thierry Neuville. Bryn Lucas is joined by Tom Howard as take a peak at what 2024 can offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Tammi 202436min