Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

The Olympics are the most watched and most expensive sporting event on the planet... and yes, they are quite different from F1, but there are some key parallels when it comes to staging a responsible sporting event at such a large scale. Which Olympics have been successful on the sustainability front, and why? What lessons can F1 borrow from its frameworks as it pushes towards net zero?Find this episode on YouTube.Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

18 Mars 202416min

What does Toto really think about Abu Dhabi 2021? What was Drive To Survive's magic sauce? What strange memorabilia does Bernie Ecclestone have in his Switzerland chalet? What actually happened with Spygate? And where is F1 heading? Josh Robinson and Jon Clegg, The Wall Street Journal's European sports correspondent, and senior sports editor, respectively, answer all those questions and more as we sit down to discuss their new book The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport.Watch this interview on YouTube.Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

14 Mars 202434min

Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly this weekend in Saudi Arabia – we discuss Ollie Bearman's iconic debut, the possibility of Max going to Mercedes, whether Checo has seat security, our thoughts on the Red Bull situation, and much more. Plus, we recap F1 Academy's first race of the season alongside our favorite moments from their exciting 2024 opener.Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

11 Mars 202447min

Join us for a special IWD episode with Lou McEwen, McLaren's newest Chief Marketing Officer! We discuss all things branding and marketing, including the growth of the McLaren brand, the iconic papaya color and what it means to the team, and the biggest growth areas for McLaren in 2024 and beyond! Lou also shares her biggest pieces of advice and answers some of our signature rapid-fire questions!Watch the episode on YouTube.Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

8 Mars 202422min

Join us as we recap the first race of the 2024 season! Hear our thoughts on the status quo nature of the weekend—including Verstappen's stunning gap to the rest of the grid—and our outlook on the competition between Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren. Plus we discuss the VCARB teammate tension, Alpine's disaster of an opener, Sainz's statement performance, and more. We also cover the latest on the Horner controversy and what we can expect at next weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

4 Mars 202435min

With the F1 Academy season kicking off next week, we do a deep dive on the upcoming season for February's F1R THE FUTURE episode. Join us as we discuss the mission behind why F1 Academy exists and the amazing strides the series is making to address the biggest blockers to getting female drivers into F1. We also talk about why this year, the 2024 season, is going to be vitally important in achieving this mission. Lastly, we cover the amazing drivers and sponsors in the Academy this year, and of course give you a quick run down on what to expect for this season!Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Deadline to join is Feb 29th.Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

29 Feb 202423min

Join as we recap everything that happened during pre-season testing in Bahrain, including Red Bull's big step forward, Ferrari's consistency, a surprise glory lap from Zhou, and much more. Plus, we give you everything you need to know for the 2024 season opener with a Bahrain Grand Prix preview! As always, don't miss our hot takes for what we expect is going to be a very exciting first race of the season.Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Deadline to join is Feb 29th.Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

26 Feb 202434min

All-electric Formula E is the fastest-growing motorsport series in the world, and it's helping push the envelope on crucial technologies for global EV adoption: batteries, range, charging infrastructure, and more. Vice President of Sustainability Julia Pallé has been with the series since its founding and discusses its ethos, growth, what they've learned from the Olympics, collaboration with F1, and their lofty long-term goals.Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find merch and more! As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @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

22 Feb 202428min