United States Grand Prix Preview + End of Season Predictions

As we approach the Austin GP, we're exploring in today’s Planet Paddock episode something that’s inextricable from Texas and F1… oil & gas. Fossil fuel companies are currently spending at least $5.6 billion on sport sponsorship deals and F1 makes up about $2bn of that, more than any other sport. What's the history of oil and F1? How does this jive with F1’s 2026 regulations and stated goal of Net Zero by 2030? Is it sportswashing? And what’s F1’s responsibility here? Tiggy and Fiona explore all that and more.Related episodes:What are the 2026 Regulations?What is Drop-In Sustainable Fuel?Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

14 Okt 202421min

Join us to dive into the career and back story of Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most iconic figures in the F1 world. We discuss his performances across each of his teams, his Red Bull era and relationship with Max, turbulent times at Renault and McLaren, and our thoughts on his mid-season departure from VCARB. Plus we discuss his huge impact on the sport and what might be next for him.Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

7 Okt 202424min

For this episode of Progress Paddock, our series dedicated to women in motorsport, we are joined by Jenny Fletcher, Programme Manager for Girls on Track UK. In this episode, we talk about Jenny's career and how she got to where she is today, as well as discuss the amazing work the program is doing to inspire the next generation of female talent and nurture their interest in STEM subjects and industries like motorsport.Learn more about Girls on Track here.Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

30 Sep 202428min

Join us to recap the Singapore Grand Prix and Lando's dominant win by over 20 seconds! We discuss Ricciardo's future, a strategy win from McLaren and miss from Mercedes, Verstappen's damage control, Bottas and the Stake seat, and more. Plus we talk about the two F1 Academy races!Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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 Sep 202437min

Welcome to F1's original night race...! And it's a grueling one. We dive into what to expect this year at Singapore, including a debate about Lando vs. Oscar, where Red Bull car development started to go downhill (and whether that means justice for Checo), who we think will get the open VCARB and Stake seats, where Colapinto's career goes from here, and much more.Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

19 Sep 202425min

Join us to recap an absolute thriller in Baku! We discuss McLaren leading the Constructors' Championship for the first time in a decade, Piastri and Leclerc's epic 30-lap battle, the Checo/Sainz crash, our predictions for both championships, the impressive rookie performances, and more.Check out our newly re-designed merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

16 Sep 202445min

F1 is back is this weekend with an Azerbaijan-Singapore double header and we cannot wait! Ahead of the race at Baku, we get into the top storylines in F1 today: McLaren's surge to the top and possible team orders, Red Bull's struggles, whether Ferrari can fight for P2 (or even P1) in Constructors, and of course, the recent signing of Adrian Newey to Aston Martin. Check out our newly re-designed merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

12 Sep 202425min

During Tiggy's visit to McLaren Technology Center, she sat down with Director of Sustainability Kim Wilson to discuss how different motorsport technologies can apply to climate solutions. We dive into McLaren’s Climate Contribution Program and Kim's visit to the Great Barrier Reef with Oscar, the team's use of recycled carbon fiber, a fully circular F1 car project, and much more.Check out our newly re-designed merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.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

9 Sep 202432min