Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

The first stop on our European triple header! A home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, F1 Academy's third round, and lots of driver market rumors continuing to swirl. We discuss whether Red Bull will return to its unchallenged dominant form on the summer swing, the FIA's superlicense exception, Alpine potentially becoming a customer team, how many rookies we are expecting on the 2025 grid, and much more.Listen to this episode on YouTube and check out our Alex Albon interview.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Jun 202430min

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the front runner in terms of circuit sustainability on the F1 calendar and became the first track to earn the 3 star environmental accreditation by the FIA back in 2015. We dive into how northeastern Spain's climate challenges inform the country's sustainable tourism practices and discuss the initiatives that make the circuit an example for other venues to follow.Listen on YouTube.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Jun 202415min

Alex Albon gives us the inside scoop on what gave him the confidence to re-sign with Williams, what it's been like to take on a leadership role at the team, his relationship with James Vowles, how his Thai identity has played a role in his motorsport career, and more. Then we dive into some rapid fire: who on the grid would he like to be stranded on an island with? What would Lily say he needs to improve about his golf game?Watch this video interview on YouTube.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Jun 202414min

Join us to recap the most exciting race of the season so far! This race had it all—amazing wheel to wheel action, rain, tire strategy, multiple DNFs, and more. We get into the thrilling Max/George/Lando battle for the win, Ferrari's woes, Tiggy’s experience in person, and much more. Plus hear the latest updates on the 2025 driver market.Listen to this episode on YouTube.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Jun 202455min

A fan and driver favorite up next! Tiggy will be holding down the fort in person in her favorite city Montreal so expect lots of content to come. In the meantime, we discuss whether Red Bull will return to its typical form, whether Haas is for sale, and, of course, all the driver market drama. What's Ocon's next move after he departs Alpine this year? Checo re-signed for TWO years? Is Carlos going to Williams after all? Tune in for our thoughts.Then we dive into a conversation with author, broadcast journalist & senior writer for ESPN Alyssa Roenigk about her new episode going behind the scenes with Jamie Chadwick, Lia Block, and Jess Edgars. Watch In Real Life: Under the Helmet here and check out our interview with Alyssa on YouTube.Happy Pride Month! Listen to last year's Racing Pride episode here.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Jun 202447min

For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we learn about More Than Equal's mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champion! In our discussion with Tom Stanton, Head of Driver Development, and Kate Beavan, board member and strategic advisor, we break down MTE's unique, research-backed approach to closing the performance gap of women in motorsport, including how they scout new talent and how they've built a world class female driver program.Learn all about More Than Equal's mission here!Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Jun 202433min

The Monaco curse is broken! Join us as we break down the full weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, from interesting practice results and an exciting quali, to an extremely eventful race start on Sunday and more! Of course, we discuss Charles' first home race win in Monaco, the Checo vs. KMag incident, what is going at Alpine, and what these results could mean for Red Bull.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Mai 202442min

NEOM McLaren Extreme E driver Cristina Gutierrez has an impressive resume: first woman from Spain to finish and second only woman to win the famous Dakar Rally, Extreme E champion, and... did we mention she's also a dentist? Cristina chats with us about her career, having to work twice as hard as a woman, and trying not to crash Senna's car in Monaco. But before we dive into our conversation, we discuss Extreme E's transition to hydrogen-powered Extreme H next season and give you the basics of hydrogen mobility technology.Watch Cristina's interview and Extreme E's Hydrogen Transition on YouTube.Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter!Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/paddockprojectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Mai 202430min