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Latest-first debriefs, previews and race-weekend reactions from Jack and Bayley. Start with the newest episode, or dive back into the moments everyone was talking about.

Latest · Ep 2542 min 30 sec

The Kimi Antonelli Era Begins? | McLaren In Trouble

Is Jeremy Clarkson right about celebrities in Formula 1, or is he missing the point? Jack and Bayley tackle his Kim Kardashian comments, unpack Kimi Antonelli's Austin win and George Russell's struggles, and face a painful milestone as the McLarethon hits 10 km. Plus, Fernando Alonso takes aim at Alex Albon, listeners put the rookies under the microscope, and our Mexico City Grand Prix preview asks whether Kimi can finally seal the F1 world championship.

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Ep 1852 min

Tussle With Russell

Jack and Bayley break down the absolute madness of Monza! From George Russell being robbed and Ferrari falling apart to Kimi’s growing case for the World Championship and Jack’s latest declaration that Lando Norris is the greatest McLaren driver of all time. Plus, the boys take a deep dive into the brand-new Madrid Ring, uncover some wild facts and insights, and make their predictions and F1 Forfeits for the weekend ahead.

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Ep 1743 min

Kimi vs Ferrari

Jack and Bayley head to Monza for one of their most fiery episodes yet. Kimi vs Ferrari, Oscar vs Lando, a shocking change of allegiance, a mystery gift from Bayley, and the return of F1 Forfeits. Add in a full Italian Grand Prix breakdown, and this one gets personal very quickly.

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Ep 1538 min

The F1 Hunger Games

Jack and Bayley enter the arena and throw the entire Formula 1 grid into The Hunger Games. Every driver gets sorted into their district, some deeply questionable alliances are formed, and the boys decide who actually has what it takes to survive. Who wins, who goes down first, and most importantly — who betrays their teammate the second the games begin?

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Ep 1342 min

Carlos Sainz Is Colour Blind

A chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, debriefed: Carlos Sainz drives past eight blue flags and takes the race leader with him, Oscar Piastri discovers emotion for the first time, George Russell’s odyssey somehow gets worse and Aston Martin turn up with sixteen upgrades. Plus second-half title picks heading into the summer break and Jack pays up on his F1 Forfeit.

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Ep 1246 min

The Mercedes Civil War

Another dramatic week in Formula 1, debriefed: the fall of George Russell, Ferrari’s double disappointment at Spa and the Charles Leclerc incident that somehow escaped a penalty. Plus a look ahead to the Hungarian Grand Prix and the next hilarious instalment of F1 Forfeits.

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Ep 1134 min

The Kimi Conspiracy

A trip to Spa ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix: the rear wing controversy, Red Bull’s growing Max Verstappen problem and whether Kimi Antonelli is being handed the championship on a silver platter. Plus Silverstone’s biggest talking points revisited, the boys’ wildest predictions yet and a brand-new Race Mates segment.

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Ep 1042 min

The Never Ending Safety Car

An unforgettable British Grand Prix, debriefed: Charles Leclerc finally gets his moment, more heartbreak for Kimi Antonelli, and Russell and Verstappen turn up the heat. Plus a prediction masterclass revisited, a check-in on Oscar Piastri fans and the never-ending safety car that robbed us of an all-time final lap.

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Ep 0938 min

Red Bull Gives You Wings

The Austrian Grand Prix, debriefed: Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s slap(s) in the face, Russell’s return to pole and whether McLaren could really pull off the biggest signing in Formula 1. Plus predictions for Silverstone.

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Ep 0842 min

In Austria, We Trust

Kimi Antonelli’s nightmare Euro summer run, whether Lewis Hamilton is finally back, the biggest driver shake-up of the season and the age-old debate: who would you rather have in your team, Lewis or Max?

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Ep 0753 min

On Mondays We Wear Red

Lewis Hamilton finally delivers a win for Ferrari. The Barcelona strategy calls picked apart, the Monaco hangover diagnosed, and Red Bull’s pace held up against the FIA rulebook.

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Ep 0644 min

We Hate Monaco!

A Monaco Grand Prix that somehow managed to have everything except good racing. Ferrari disappointment, the growing Kimi hype, a Barcelona preview and Zak Brown’s very notable Monaco appearance.

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Ep 0541 min

This Might Be Monaco’s Year

The Monaco preview: driver market movements, Ferrari speculation around Leclerc, Jack’s soft spot for Aston Martin, and the case for why the most criticised race on the calendar might actually deliver this time.

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Ep 0448 min

Canadian CHAOS

One of the wildest races of the season. Three race starts, Mercedes controversy, McLaren chaos and nonstop drama from lights out (all three of them) to the flag in Canada.

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Ep 0329 min

The Calm Before Canada

Verstappen tearing up the Nürburgring, Gucci entering the world of F1, Ocon’s seat rumours heating up, another classic Ferrari frenzy and everything to watch heading into the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Ep 0247 min

Miami The City That Keeps The Roof Blazin’

Sprint weekend in Miami: Kimi vs Charles, Aston Martin’s upgrades, one of the greatest race starts ever, and everything that makes racing in Miami feel like a different sport entirely.

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Ep 0133 min

We Forgot What F1 Feels Like...

Where it all started. The long-awaited return of Formula 1, a Miami Grand Prix preview, the best-value F1 merch and a run through the memes lighting up the paddock.

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