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Matt is busy. He says. I know, right? He works about 20 minutes a day, has a self-driving car and has 100-hours a week free to break-up concrete in his back garden. But, yes, depsite all these facts he is busy. Which means Jethro has to do a monologue about the US GP, the state of the title race, news from the FIA and hardly any questionable Pulp from the Paddock in partnership with AScolour.com Normal service will be resumed next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last glimmer of hope of a real title fight was extinguished in Singapore when George crashed-out of the lead of the Sprint. But the drama is still intriguing - from Ferrari's continued struggles to a new wave of Max domination. Matt and Jethro discuss the weekend, the new race deal for Rwanda and all the good Pulp in partnership with ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine building a racecar, spending hundreds of millions developing its engine and electrical architecture.. and not really knowing how it works or why it does random things. Welcome to F1 2026! The Bahrain GP was truly bizarre and not only because it was held in Malaysia. Luckily a really good race did eventually break out with stand-out performances from old rivals Max and Lewis. And more heartbreak for Russell. Matt and Jethro discuss all this and a whole lot more in Pulp from the Paddock in partnership with ASColour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baku took a while to ignite, but after Albon's error and the subsequent Safety Car, the fight between Max and George sparked into something really special. Meanwhile, super-talented Alpine driver Colapinto (who's also extremely handsome) made a tiny, uncharacteristic mistake. Barely worth a mention. Plus, why have Ferrari gone missing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, we're excited to be together in Matt's new studio to talk all things Baku almost on the eve of the Azerbaijan GP. This is a short episode as it's so close to race weekend and we'll post another post-race in-person special on Sunday. Pulp from the Paddock sponsored by AS Colour. Go to ascolour.com to check out their awesome range of clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that sucked, didn't it? Madring was a cool event but a horrendous race. Kimi is basically the uncrowned King, Lando was mugged by a VSC and, erm, that was about it. Still... things can only get better, right? Pulp from the Paddock in partnership with ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT.A.RACE! Kimi wins from P19. Ferrari implode... AGAIN. We almost shed a tear for George (seriously). But is the championship fight just a formality now? Matt and Jethro discuss all things Monza and look ahead to what could be a chaotic race at the brand new Madring circuit. Pulp for the Paddock in partnership with AS Colour. Visit ascolour.com to look way, way better than you do right now. Even if you already look good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week of driver's signing big money contracts and all the fun of 'silly season' being ruined. But... at least we have Monza to look forward to. Plus, Matt has a poop udpate for us all to enjoy. As usual Pulp from the Paddock is brought to you in partnership with AS Colour. Go to ascolour.com to order their rather lovely clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zandvoort's final GP for the forseeable future delivers the best race of the season, but is littered with crashes, intra-team friction and some very meek compliance by George to let his main title rival past with the chequered flag in sight. The title picture didn't change much on paper... but is the balance of power swinging towards McLaren and Lando as Merc fail to match their pace of development? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 is back... and if Zandvoort is anything like last year it'll be an explosive return. McLaren get part 2 of their upgrade, Honda should give Aston Martin a boost, whilst Ferrari and Mercedes try to stay ahead of the pack. Matt and Jethro delve into this, plus Monterey Car Week and Netflix's amazing facility in LA. Plus, Pulp for the Paddock in partnership with https://ascolour.com/ is full of Caddy news... including why they might ask F1 personnel to relocate to Indiana. And why they probably shouldn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George is engaged... can it revive his form? Lando is visiting every DJ booth in Europe. Good for him. Plus a recap of qualifying head-to-heads from the season so far, a delve into Red Bull's origin story, Matt's own engagement history and MERCH. Soon. Maybe. Pulp from the Paddock in partnership with AS Colour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince George is having a nightmare season and feels deeply unloved by Mercedes. So, naturally, to make things better Toto goes on holiday with Max Verstappen. What could they be discussing? Who knows, especially with Max's, um, wide-ranging interests... This and much more discussed by Matt and Jethro, including a genius silent bulls**t klaxon. Pulp from the Paddock brought to you by ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hungarian GP was a real thriller and the first win for Lando as World Champion. But, was this the one that got away for Lewis? Has George angered the gods? And will Max be driving alongside his mate Norris next year? All this plus Comic Con and The Odyssey and Pulp from the Paddock sponsored by AS Colour. Visit ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a relaxing holiday detached from screens, F1 and the World Cup, Matt is back with Jethro to discuss the fallout from Spa and look ahead to Hungary. It's a bumper week for Pulp from the Paddock brought to you in partnership with AS Colour. Go to ascolour.com to see their amazing line of high quality, timeless pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brilliant Spa F1 race weekend is nearly upon us, and Jethro handles Matt's absence with a concise preview and then by answering some of the many listener questions sent in last week. Apologies in advance that this is a one man show... but we figured it was worth a try. As usual our Pulp from the Paddock is in partnership with AS Colour. Not as usual... we don't have any Pulp. But still check them out at https://ascolour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A perfect summer weekend at Silverstone, record attendance and SO MUCH incident. Lewis on Sprint pole, Leclerc reborn, Kimi on fire, car failures, Verstappen crashes... And somehow a nightmare weekend for George ends up looking pretty good, after all. Has he done a deal with the devil? Jethro and Matt reveal all... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Austrian GP delivered, with some great wheel-to-wheel racing, a super-tight finish and the championship closing up at the top. Plus, Red Bull emerged as possible contenders for future wins, too. However, Russell needs a PR make-over, Leclerc has gone missing and Williams... nope, let's not talk about Williams. How about NASCAR and the World Cup instead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's race week! Which is great news for everyone, unless you happen to drive for or work for Aston Martin. Will this nightmare end? Or have they written off 2026 already? Will Alonso walk? Plus, espressos at 11pm, Toy Story 5 chat and Matt's is getting a special massage. For Father's Day. It's not like that. We'd also like to welcome our new Pulp from the Paddock sponsor AS Colour. These guys pride themselves on producing high-quality, functional blank apparel that stands the test of time. Established in 2005 in Auckland, New Zealand, AS Colour has grown from humble beginnings to now operate thirty-one retail locations and six distribution facilities across Europe, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Visit https://ascolour.com for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEWIS IS BACK. Again. But maybe for real. Will it stick? Will Leclerc recover or crumble? Can George do anything about his team-mate and ex-team mate pincer movement? All these questions and more answered. Plus Le Mans 24 hour chat and World Cup fever. And not a mention of home improvements... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monaco delivered a scintillating qualifying session, a strange race with many, many penalties and yet another win for Kimi. Plus, lots of Kim Kardashian. What's not to like? Well, not much, unless you're George Russell... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monaco is upon us and while the race isn't always amazing, qualifying is truly stunning to watch. Who will win? Who will be P10? These and many other qeustions are answered. Plus, Matt is home alone and excited (although an albino peacock might join him, who knows?), and Jethro is heading to Italy to drive hypercars made just around the corner from Ferrari... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montreal serves-up a truly classic GP that could have been even better had George's car not expired. The net result is a 19-year old is the strong favourite to now win the championship... whilst 41-yr old Lewis shows there's life in the old dog, yet. Plus - you'll all be relived to hear - Lance Stroll isn't about to retire any time soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jethro is in Italy with more work than he can possibly comprehend, Matt has a surprise visitor to his back garden and, more importantly, there's an F1 race this weekend. And it's at a brilliant track and the weather is looking feisty. Max should be okay with that after 24 hours at the Nürburgring in cold, damp, unpredictable conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another non race week - but Max is prepping for the Nürburgring 24 hour and F1 politics is about to erupt over ADUO, a clause in the rules that might hand Ferrari, Red Bull and Aston Martin an engine upgrade post Canadian GP. Matt and Jethro discuss the ramifications. Plus, Michael Jackson invades the Bovingdon household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 is back and served-up a brilliant weekend in Miami. The storms stayed away but Russell's mood must be darkening after a dominant weekend for Kimi and there are signs that McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull might get in the mix as the championship unfolds. Matt is just happy he gets to sleep through some racing again... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does anyone remember F1 racing? Well, it's back and Matt and Jethro are fired-up for a chaotic Sprint weekend with new rules, new upgrades and the potential for high drama in a fantastic city. Plus, Matt is an overnight sensation thanks to a collab with Drake. Trigger warning: Conversation does include a description of suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait continues. How it is still not race week!? But, new rules have been set for Miami and Matt and Jethro try to understand if they'll make any difference. At all. Plus, reviews of Heated Rivalry and Temptation Island. Because it's STILL NOT RACE WEEK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max's best bud is leaving Red Bull... will the four-time champ follow? Plus things you shouldn't watch on a plane according to Matt, and a weird little Dutch supercar that's lighter than an F1 car with Jethro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Alonso Snr still be in F1 when his new son Leonard makes his debut in 2044? Will Honda have fixed their engine by then? Is Lance Stroll looking for a new job? These and other questions answered by Matt and Jethro as F1's enforced break drags on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Japanese GP was a snoozefest - unless you are Ollie Bearman - and the drivers are in open revolt. Something has to change with the current ruleset. But what? Matt and Jethro discuss via a weekend in Mexico, some very ill-advised racesuits and Max's strange interest in a structural support beam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Jethro preview the upcoming Japanese GP via Easter egg school projects, a house renovation and a critique of Love is Blind. Plus, new P10 predictions and is Audi's loss going to be a shot in the arm for Aston Martin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political infighting, controversial rules, insane team work... and that's just the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party. In F1 there's been a lot going on, too. The boys reflect on Kimi's historic win and how Kim Kardashian has given Lewis his mojo back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 is back with the biggest rule shake-up in history and so it's fitting that Party Mode is back... with its own shake-up to discuss. So join Matt and Jethro to discuss the Australian GP, Baseball ruining life and hear first-hand (okay, second-hand) what a lovely girl Kim Kardashian really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The F1 and Party Mode season have come to an end. The boys reflect on the last year and look ahead to 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After team-mate clashes, qualifying wobbles, an engine failure in Zandvort and the stress of Max mercilessly stalking him, Lando has finally got over the line. The boys react to the F1 finale and a weepy but deserved World Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Papaya rules strikes again as McLaren fumble in Qatar. Favouritism, pressure or complacency? Plus, Sainz rules, Lewis slumps and sweet potatoes go with marshmallows. Apparently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaotic qualifying, average race, stunning plot twist. The Vegas GP has set-up a tantalising finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. But why would McLaren push so close to the margins? The boys pick through a crazy weekend and look forward to Max attack over the next two races  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the teams prepare for Vegas, the boys show their support for Lewis and Charles and ask McLaren to stop infantilzing their drivers. Plus, weird parties and live TV lessons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The promised cyclone never arrived, but after a perfect point scoring weekend for Lando Norris, has Oscar Piastri’s title been blown away? Is Max an alien? Is Lewis finished? So many questions and boy, what a race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Brazil approaches, the boys are joined by former racer and F1 TV expert James Hinchcliffe, fresh from his drive of a Haas VF-23. He gives amazing insight about the challenge of these cars and why the ‘26 rules might be a very good thing. And something about poutine with fellow Canadian Matt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the season is shaping up exactly how we all wanted. Lando is rolling, Oscar is seemingly off track but very much still in the hunt and Max is Max, you can never count him out. Luchador George, boos from the crowd and all things Mexican GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mclaren continues to slide down the leader board while Max's is building up what seems to be unstoppable momentum...but was this is plan all along? Next up we have Mexico and the battle is heating up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George is confirmed at Merc, we've got a sprint weekend and the wheels have finally come off at McLaren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not a lot of action after the start but McLaren managed to seal the contructors cups in Singapore. George was solid all weekend, Max did just enough to get on the podium and are we starting to see a little unraveling of the Mclaren boys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, he does just about drag himself out of bed after engaging Party Mode in Portland. Meanwhile, Max wins in a Ferrari and Matt sees red in Business Class over those cookies in a green bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another Max masterclass in Baku, the boys ponder if the real Oscar Piastri has been abducted and whether Lando actually wants to win this world title at all. Plus, throwing bible verse wrapped in baguettes to Bolivians.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Not the weekend they wanted for the hometown heroes but there was plenty of other drama over the weekend at Monza. Jethro gets called out on an outlandish statement from last week and also gets kicked out of his own racing event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Piastri is impervious to pressure as Lando’s title bid suffers an explosive failure. Meanwhile, Hadjar looks set for a demotion to the real Red Bull. And Jethro’s freedom is cruelly marred by food poisoning. Or possibly something else.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After what feels like an eternity, it's finally race week again. 2026 driver line-ups, more questions from listeners and a building excitement as we head into the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices