F1 2024 Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren Seal Constructors Title As Norris Dominates

Luke Smith and Matt Kew were at Spa today to watch a delayed qualifying, which we knew ahead of time would be impacted by seven drivers taking some form of penalty because of changing power unit parts.  Even if Verstappen or Leclerc grabbed pole they knew another driver would inherit the front row spot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Aug 202221min

Martyn Lee is joined by Haydn Cobb to discuss all the action on track as Formula 1 returns! Plus there's so much driver news to discuss as Alonso spills the beans on how quickly he did the Aston Martin deal, what Daniel Ricciardo has been saying about his departure from McLaren, and the breaking news that Audi will join F1 as a full manufacturer from 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Aug 202245min

The latest in our special mini-series looking back at the greatest Grand Prix drivers arrives at BRM, as we go back to the early years of GP racing. Kevin Turner is joined by Ian Titchmarsh and your host Alex Kalinauckas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Aug 20221h 11min

Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren have agreed to part ways at the end of the current Formula 1 season, bringing a premature end to his tenure at the Woking-based squad. In the wake of the Australian’s ongoing difficulties to get on terms with team-mate Lando Norris during their two years alongside each other, McLaren began a process several weeks ago to agree a separation. With McLaren hoping to sign Oscar Piastri for 2023, who is currently in a contract dispute with the Alpine squad where he is its reserve driver, it began discussions with Ricciardo about a termination of his current deal so it could open a slot for the youngster. Those talks have now reached a conclusion with McLaren and Ricciardo agreeing that this will be his final season with the team. The news was announced first by the Australian driver on Wednesday, ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. On today's Autosport podcast we bring you today's episode of Flat Chat, the monthly podcast to accompany each edition of GP Racing magazine. If you like it, you can subscribe to Flat Chat here: https://audioboom.com/channels/5047859 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Aug 20221h 14min

Tom Howard and Michael Haffenden are back from WRC Ypres Rally Belgium where Ott Tänak secured his second rally win on the bounce, as a high rate of attrition saw multiple crashes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Aug 202256min

Over the first 13 races of Formula 1's new ground effects era, Max Verstappen has surged into the lead in the world championship over Charles Leclerc. But as the 2022 season prepares to roar back into life, who stacks up as the top of the class, and who must do better? We graded every driver based on their performances so far. Matt Kew, Alex Kalinauckas and Luke Smith join Martyn Lee to assess every performance on the grid so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Aug 20221h 21min

This week marks 30 years since Brabham made its last world championship F1 start. If you haven't heard it yet, listen to David Brabham talking about how he has brought the famous name back to the track on our previous podcast. Plus in this week's Autosport magazine, Damien Smith delves under the skin of the BT19 in which Jack Brabham scored his third F1 crown. Damien is our special guest on today's podcast as our chief editor  Kevin Turner picks his top ten Brabham drivers of all time, with Alex Kalinauckas your host.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Aug 202246min

It's 30 years since one of motorsports most famous names made its last Formula 1 world championship start. During its three decades in F1, Brabham won 35 world championship races (still good enough for eighth on the all time constructors list), scored 39 pole positions, took 4 drivers championships and 2 constructors titles as well. Today Kevin Turner is joined by by David Brabham to talk all things Brabham past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Aug 202230min