Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On this week’s Cut to the Race, Abby takes her turn in the host seat and is joined by Hannah to discuss the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The panel begin by touching on the touching tributes to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger 30 years on from their passing's. Abby and Hannah then dissect the three free practice sessions, which proved to be action-packed with three red flags. They discuss Alex Albon and Williams’ bad run of luck as well as Aston Martin’s lack of performance and Max Verstappen’s struggles before they dive into qualifying. Abby and Hannah talk through each qualifying session, discussing surprise Q1 exits, an impeding issue and penalty for Oscar Piastri and Verstappen’s ability to put it all together when it matters. The duo give their race and national anthem ratings ahead of talking through key points of the race such as the opening few laps, Albon’s tyre issue and the ending when the race really came alive with Lando Norris hunting down Verstappen. They end by giving their Drivers of the Day, with some honourable mentions and similar thinking, and their predictions for Monaco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Cut to the Race, James is in the host’s seat and is joined by Abby and Hannah to discuss all things Miami. The Miami Grand Prix weekend was a great weekend that saw lots of on-track across both F1 and F1 Academy. The panel begin by diving into Free Practice 1, which saw a red flag, and then Sprint Qualifying, touching on some surprise SQ3 appearances. The trio move on to the Sprint, debating key topics such as Kevin Magnussen’s controversial driving style when battling Lewis Hamilton. After the Sprint came Grand Prix Qualifying, and the panel talk about the underwhelming performance of some drivers before sharing their National Anthem Reviews, which get some mixed opinions. They then chat about the Grand Prix that saw Lando Norris take his first-ever race win. The trio chat about Lando Norris’ performance, Max Verstappen’s bizarre incident, the Safety Car and also Carlos Sainz’s frustrations before sharing their Driver’s of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Cut to the Race podcast, Oli is joined by Abby and Sam to review the 2023 season of the bottom five teams in the Constructors' Championship. James makes a brief appearance as well just in time for a quiz on the first half of the season. When reviewing the season, the panel begin with Haas and what 2023 revealed about the American team. They talk about the difference between the drivers but also the struggles that persisted and whether or not the driver line-up will remain the same in the coming years. The trio move on to Alfa Romeo, touching on the underwhelming season of Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu before moving onto whether or not it's time that F2 Champion Théo Pourchaire takes a turn. Up next is AlphaTauri, which results in a lengthy discuss given the four drivers in 2023. The panel touch base on all four, revealing which ones stood out to them and whether or not having Daniel Ricciardo back is the right choice or whether Liam Lawson should be the team's choice. The panel then dissect Williams' season. Of course, Logan Sargeant's rookie season is discussed as well as Alex Albon's excellent performance, scoring 27 points for the team. Oli, Abby and Sam review Williams' improvement before talking about Alpine. The three panellists talk about both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly but mainly the issues that have seen Alpine fall back in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, Host Oli is joined by James M, Abby and Sam as the quartet dissect the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, held at the legendary Interlagos in Brazil + Oli plays quizmaster again as he tests the knowledge of the group. Will the trio fare as well as in previous weeks, or will they come up short this time? Arguably the race weekend of the season, each meaningful session provided action and surprises. From first-time pole-sitters to first time winners, there is simply no predicting what Interlagos might offer. Together, the panel discuss those highlights and major talking points. The action and subsequent surprises were helped with a sizeable side of drama, which will no doubt dominate headlines over the coming days and weeks. The third and final sprint weekend of the 2022 season, the festivities in Brazil were the best advert for the format that F1 has seen thus far. First, it produced the qualifying session of the year and perhaps the most popular pole position in recent memory. Changeable weather conditions caused chaos and confusion at Ferrari, George Russell set up his weekend perfectly by accident, and Haas acted quickly when it mattered most. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/a-red-flag-and-surprise-pole-position-in-the-sao-paulo-qualifying/ Then, tensions ran high between teammates at both Alpine and Aston Martin in the sprint, with penalties applied to guilty parties. Verstappen fell back whilst Hamilton surged through, and there was no shortage of quality wheel-to-wheel racing, and there was a small sign of things to come at Red Bull. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sao-paulo-grand-prix-sprint-race-results/ The grand prix saw safety cars, diverging strategies and the Mercedes duo confirming their apparent renaissance. There was action throughout and drama aplenty. Verstappen and Hamilton came to blows again, Alpine grabbed the initiative in their battle with McLaren and fractures are starting to show at Red Bull. But the question is, how serious could the implications be? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/sao-paulo-grand-prix-race-results/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/perez-on-verstappen-it-shows-who-he-really-is/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/hamilton-you-know-how-it-is-with-max-as-pair-come-together-again/ -- Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com -- Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds -- For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email Business@FormulaNerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s show, James is joined by Abby and Sam as well as the familiar face of Bridge to discuss the top news stories, including: FIA take action against online abuse Online abuse is sadly a topic of the paddock after an FIA official has been a victim of targeted abuse, which has prompted the FIA President to release a statement and share the FIA’s actions to combat it. The panel discuss the events that have occurred and what they think the FIA can do to combat it. F1 arrives in Las Vegas Last weekend F1 hosted the Fan Fest in Las Vegas for next years inaugural race on the strip, with tickets already sold out. The quartet discuss the event, the prices of the tickets and the spectacle of Las Vegas as a whole. Sprint weekend format Haas to change This weekend is the third and final sprint race of the season and Max Verstappen has shared his views on Sprint races and why he thinks they’re unnecessary. Guenther Steiner has shared his view on how to best use the sprint race format, which the panel give their opinions on and how they think sprint races should be. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/guenther-steiner-proposes-new-qualifying-format/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/max-verstappen-sprint-weekend-not-really-race/ Vettel opens up on retirement Vettel is retiring from F1 at the end of the year and he has opened up on what his retirement could look like and the reasons behind his decision. The quartet discuss whether they’ll miss Vettel, his future career and whether or not he’ll be back. Also, Vettel’s competition for fans is shared. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/vettel-reasons-for-his-retirement/ https://finallap.de/ Are Mercedes set for a comeback? Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin have revealed how far behind Mercedes are and the reasons for their setback, but they’re positive that the Silver Arrows are on the right track for 2023. The panel give their views on Mercedes’ return to form and whether Hamilton, now an honorary citizen, will bag a win in Brazil. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/toto-wolff-mercedes-have-lost-8-10-months-of-development/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mercedes-sees-clear-route-back-to-success/ Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email Business@FormulaNerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASTON SIGNS ANOTHER CHAMPION Stoffel Vandoorne has signed with Aston Martin as a test and reserve driver, joining Felipe Drugovich. The panel discuss Vandoorne's new venture, what that means for Aston Martin and where it leaves the empty Haas seat and Nico Hulkenberg. They also touch on Daniel Ricciardo's confirmation that he won't be driving in F1 next year and whether Mercedes is the route to go. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/stoffel-vandoorne-aston-martin-test-reserve-driver/ https://www.formulanerds.com/features/f1-is-nico-hulkenberg-now-favourite-for-the-haas-seat/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/ricciardo-on-2023-time-away-will-do-me-good/ F1 IN COLOMBIA A STEP CLOSER A second South America Grand Prix could join the calendar in future years in Colombia, named the Caribbean Grand Prix. The quartet give their views on a race in Colombia and how that could affect the already record-breaking calendar and number of races. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/stefano-domenicali-visits-potential-f1-destination-colombia/ 2'S COMPANY - AND THAT'S A CROWD!! Drivers were not happy with the crowds over the weekend of the Mexico City Grand Prix with the likes of Lando Norris sharing his thoughts on the situation. The panel dissect the events, the differing driver opinions and what should be done in addition to security guards to control the crowds. https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1586742282740432899?s=20&t=4XTvq3CC-X5jvoAB5i3NJw DRIVERS NOT WARMING TO TYRE CHANGES Pirelli want to remove tyre blankets in the next few years but after the tyre tests in Austin and Mexico, some drivers aren't in favour of the move. The quartet discuss Max Verstappen's views as well as Mario Isola's and what they think the future regarding tyre blankets should be. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/pirelli-on-tyre-blankets-criticism-we-listen-to-drivers/ VESTI TO TEST AS HAUGER LEAVES Frederick Vesti is testing for Mercedes in the F1 post-season Abu Dhabi tests while Dennis Hauger has announced he will be leaving PREMA next year in F2. The panel talk about the exciting venture for Vesti, where Hauger could end up and the 2023 calendars for both F2 and F3 with new venues included. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-hauger-to-leave-prema-racing-for-2023/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-frederik-vesti-rumoured-to-be-in-line-for-mercedes-f1-test-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-f2-and-f3-calendars-confirmed/ A TRIBUTE TO FORMULA E'S IAN TREVOR The panel give their condolences to those affected by the sad passing of Ian Trevor, a beloved member of the Formula E community Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email Business@FormulaNerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by Abby, James and Sam for their review of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Formula 1 headed to Mexico with both championships settled, but there is still plenty to play for elsewhere. Sergio Pérez and Charles Leclerc still locked in a close battle for second in the championship - with the former also hoping for a first-ever win on home soil - whilst Max Verstappen was looking for a record-breaking 14th victory of the season. The panel discuss the news that broke over the weekend, including Christian Horner and Red Bull's response to their penalty for breaching the cost cap and the team's boycott of Sky Sports, before taking on Oli's 'Confusing F1 Quiz', which featured some out-of-order questions and more driver-name switching to break Sam's brain. And then it was back to the track for the quartet. With Mercedes having shown some legitimate pace in the thin air of Mexico City and Ferrari having gradually lost their way, it would prove to be a 2021-esque battle between Red Bull and Mercedes. Did the former Constructors' Champions make the wrong decision on strategy? Was there a way for anyone to beat Verstappen? Where did the Daniel Ricciardo of old suddenly reappear from? And, of course, what were the panel's weekend ratings and who were their drivers of the day? -- Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com -- Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds -- For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email Business@FormulaNerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News From The Nerds | The Motorsport News Show with the Top 5 News Stories EVERY Wednesday! On the show this week: *We announce the winner of our McLaren Competition* Alonso Crashgate 2.0 | Together, they discuss the escalating fallout from Alonso’s hero to zero (points) Sunday afternoon. Was his penalty fair, was it consistent, and have such matters always been policed this way? And lastly, what will the outcome ultimately be with Alpine appealing the decision? Heartbreak for Ricciardo | 2022 hasn’t been kind on the Honey Badger. Whilst the pain he’s endured is almost at an end, what comes next for him, and what should come next? Haas – and a race seat – are out the running. Will be land on familiar ground, or will be explore pastures new? Aston Martin Ready to Pay the Penalty | The forgotten party in the ongoing 2021 cost cap saga, what might Aston Martin’s negotiated punishment be? Team Principal Mike Krack says news is nigh. A fine, you’d presume, but how much might that be? Don’t Stop Believing” for Red Bull | Out of the (relative) wilderness, the newly crowned Constructors’ Champions never gave up the fight, even when suffering Mercedes’ unprecedented run of dominance. Just how massive was taking the double for energy drinks manufacturer? Debuts for Doohan and O’Sullivan | The feeder series’ serve up a couple of news stories to close the show. Alpine’s Jack Doohan finally gets his hands on F1 machinery. Also, F3’s Zak O’Sullivan also samples a modern-day F1 car as a prize for an award won. Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email Business@FormulaNerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the show… Our US GP Weekend Ratings - The panel give their ratings of the US Grand Prix, which saw some entertaining battles on track and Max Verstappen take his 33rd victory of his career. The Weekend's News + Practice, Quali Highlights - The quartet discuss the three big pieces of news that broke this weekend, including the passing of Red Bull’s co-founder, the negotiations Red Bull and the FIA are having over the consequences of the budget cap breach and Logan Sargeant’s career progression. They then touch on the practice sessions, commenting on the rookies in FP1 and who looked good before Qualifying. The quartet then talk about Sainz’s pole position and the highlights from Qualifying. We Try Commentary and mess with driver's names - Our very own commentator James had a go at Crofty’s job for lap 1, giving his own incredible commentary with a cool catchphrase to go with it. The panel then have a go at a Driver Naming Challenge Oli sets them, which certainly provides some laughs.  Our National Anthem Review - As always, a race review must include a national anthem review and it’s similar opinions for the United States Grand Prix National Anthem. Our US GP Race Review - The quartet then dive into what is one of the most action-packed races this season. They focus on key highlights including the incident between George Russell and Carlos Sainz, which saw Sainz have his 6th DNF. Stroll and Alonso are definitely mentioned as the collision between the two is dissected with a debate on red flags. The panel also talk about Sebastian Vettel’s great race and the three-way battle at the front that gave some incredible battles. -- Keep up to date with all the latest Formula 1 News @ www.formulanerds.com -- Follow Us: Facebook - www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds Twitter - www.twitter.com/Formula_Nerds Instagram www.instagram.com/FormulaNerds -- For Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:- Email Business@FormulaNerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McLaren Competition FormulaNerds have teamed up with McLaren F1 to offer you the opportunity to win a hat signed by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo To enter: Listen to this show and count how many times the name ‘McLaren’ is said in total throughout the show. Then email your answer to info@formulanerds.com Full T&Cs - https://www.formulanerds.com/podcast/newsfromthenerds/competition-time-win-a-signed-mclaren-cap-courtesy-of-formulanerds/ Welcome to News from the Nerds – your midweek F1 digest brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Sam, Catherine and James discuss: Zak Brown’s strong words... Zak Brown sent a letter to the FIA and F1, formally saying how Red Bull cannot get out of the cost cap breach with just a fine penalty. Harsher action needs to be taken and he also proposes his own suggestion to the motorsport board. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/zak-brown-writes-to-fia-stating-red-bull-budget-breach-constitutes-cheating/ Is it Schumacher’s time to shine? Mick Schumacher is yet to find himself a seat for 2023. The German has caused some financial headaches for Guenther Steiner and Haas, who have looked at several drivers who could replace Schumacher. However, Gene Haas said that it is Mick’s decision to see what he wants for the future. Will Schumacher stay on with Haas, or will we see someone else in the American seat? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gene-haas-assesses-mick-schumachers-current-situation/ https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-schumacher-has-home-advantage-as-new-contender-emerges-at-haas-f1/ Pierre Gasly has finally made the right move? Pierre Gasly is finally out of the Red Bull system and can look ahead to a new chapter with Alpine. The trio discussed how once he left the Red Bull seat, F1 saw a new Pierre Gasly, especially in 2020 with his first win coming in Monza. What lies ahead for the French? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/pierre-gasly-it-was-the-right-time-to-leave-red-bull/ Another race in Saudi Arabia? And more sprint races? Saudi Arabia confirmed that they can host more F1 races. What does the trio make of this decision? Do we love this fast-paced circuit, or do we rather see it off the calendar? Also, there are set to be six sprint races, making the total number of races in a season 30 rather than just 24. Is this better than just increasing the number of Grands Prix per season, or will it prove to be too much to handle in a single weekend? https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-more-sprint-races-better-than-expanding-the-f1-calendar/ Should F1 implement 'information' laps? After the delays in Singapore and Japan, the chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers Association Alex Wurz suggested that F1 implement information laps. Cars will run out on the track 10 minutes before to give feedback on the track conditions and see how it is best to proceed. This comes after Lewis Hamilton’s comments who told his team that he can give better feedback if he is out on track for one minute rather than watching from a TV. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gpda-formula-one-should-implement-information-laps/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices