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The Downshift Podcast

The DownShift Podcast

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 32

Four Australian mates sit around the poker table discussing motorsports. Reviewing Formula One and V8 supercars with commentary on the latest races and news. Join the statistician, the straight man, the joker and the newbie for tongue in cheek banter as we reflect on the events, the personalities and the moments that make us go ooh and ah, and sometimes wake the house in the middle of the night with cries of frustration as we watch broadcasts from half a world away.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Automotive
16/06/2025
#87
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Automotive
15/06/2025
#72
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Automotive
14/06/2025
#67
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Automotive
13/06/2025
#51

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2025 Canadian Grand Prix Preview - Driver Standings, Lance Stroll Injury, Race Predictions

Season 1 · Episode 31

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 38:51

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours, analyzing the current driver standings and team performances in Formula One.

We delve into the dynamics of Red Bull and Ferrari, the impressive performance of McLaren, and the implications of Lance Stroll's injury on Aston Martin's strategy.

We also explore the potential return of Valtteri Bottas and the competitive landscape of the Constructors' Championship, with Ferrari and Mercedes vying for points.

The conversation shifts to predictions for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, highlighting the strengths of various drivers and teams, including Max Verstappen and the McLaren duo of Piastri and Norris.

The episode concludes with light-hearted banter about our predictions and the excitement surrounding the race.

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2025 Spanish Grand Prix - Tire strategies, driver performances and penalties

Season 1 · Episode 30

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 42:26

The team review the Spanish Grand Prix following an exciting start, with 47 laps providing some good overtaking until Kimi Antonelli brought out the safety car leading to Max Verstappen's controversial incident with George Russell, and the implications of penalties in the championship standings.

Fernando Alonso brings home his first points for the season while his team make has to bail out due to wrist complaints.

From the dynamics of tire strategies throughout the race and the evolving Constructors' Championship and predictions for upcoming races.

With his Oscar Piastri's 5th win of the season he becomes only the third McLaren driver to achieve 8 podiums in a row following Senna and Hamilton.

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GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA 2025 - Will fortune favour the hometown heroes? At least we are in for an exciting race!

Season 1 · Episode 29

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 • Duration 18:34

Preview of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, reflecting on the previous year's race.

Spain see the introduction of stiffer regulations on the wing setup for teams addressing the whole FLEXI WING scandal and whether these technical changes could impact performance.

Sharing our predictions for the race, highlighting key drivers and teams to watch, and wrap up with final thoughts on the excitement surrounding the event.

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Monaco Grand Prix Review - All the yawns, pit stops (if teams remembered them) and the pole sitter taking the win, SUPRISE!!!

Season 1 · Episode 28

Monday, May 26, 2025 • Duration 34:50

The team review the recent Monaco Grand Prix, discussing the race's lack of excitement, the impact of pit stop strategies, and the performances of various drivers.

They delve into the challenges faced during qualifying, the importance of tire management, and the communication issues within Ferrari.

The conversation also touches on post-race interactions among teams and predictions for future races, emphasizing the need for more engaging formats to enhance the viewer experience.

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Monaco Grand Prix - History, cliff hangers and strategy

Season 1 · Episode 27

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Duration 16:22

The DownShift team preview the Monaco Grand Prix, discussing its history, iconic moments, dramatic crashes and legendary laps.

Unique challenges of the street circuit that has delivered dramatic crashes and legendary laps in a race that polarizing track among fans who love or hate it.

Thoughts on the compulsory two-stop strategy, and how sponsorship deals in F1 are skyrocketing, reflecting the sport's growing popularity.

Rounding out the episode by catching up on the results of their previous race predictions for Imola and predicting Pole, 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Monaco with a BOLD prediction for one of this year's rookies.

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Emilia-Romagna Review - Oh God, Oh God, Oh God!!!

Season 1 · Episode 26

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 30:28

Analyzing key moments, driver performances, and team strategies.

How Aston Martin made it into Q3 then completely stuffed it up while Ferrari completely stuffed up qualifying and then redeemed themselves in the race.

The influence of safety cars as Max Verstappen takes his second win of the season and a driver swap brings the McLaren drivers closer together on championship points for no good reason.

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Emilia-Romagna (Imola) GP Preview - Race predictions, Ferrari, track dynamics, driver performance and possible weather impact.

Season 1 · Episode 25

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 16:48

Delving into the upcoming Formula One race at the Imola circuit.

Discussing unique characteristics of the track, including its elevation changes and technical challenges, as well as the implications of weather on race strategy.

Touching on Ferrari's performance expectations and the importance of driver confidence.

Predictions for the race with 4 different Pole Predictions!!!!

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The DownShift Report Card grades team performance, future outlook while highlighting Alpine's struggles, McLaren's impressive start, and Williams unexpected improvement.

Season 1 · Episode 24

Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration 48:16

The Downshift team review the first quarter of the Formula One season, discussing team performances, leadership changes, and future outlooks.

Providing grades for each team based on their performance, highlighting Alpine's struggles, McLaren's impressive start, and the challenges faced by Red Bull and Ferrari.

The conversation also touches on the unexpected improvement of Williams and the future focus of Haas and Racing Bulls as they prepare for upcoming seasons.

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New Entrants to F1 for 2026 - Audi & Cadillac join the grid

Season 1 · Episode 23

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • Duration 23:14

The grid expands in 2026 as Cadillac joins F1 and Audi take over Stake Kick Sauber in the 2026 season.

The team delve into Cadillac's significant investment and the challenges they face as a new team, including driver lineup speculations and the strategic decision to use Ferrari engines initially.

Audi's entry as a works team, developing their own engine and the advantages or disadvantages they have by taking over an existing team.

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Miami 2025 Race Review - McLaren Dominance and Frustrations over Ferrari Strategy

Season 1 · Episode 22

Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 25:40

Huppy, Lachy, Schwags and KT review the Miami Grand Prix, discussing McLaren's dominance, Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, Ferrari's strategic missteps, and Kimi Antonelli's performance after only 6 races in Formula 1.

Delving into race dynamics, the push to turn one controversies, and share the results of their predictions for the race, reflecting on the current season standings.

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