F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Review 2019
After the excitement of Brazil, the 2019 finale in Abu Dhabi was a bit of an anticlimax. Is it time for another race to take its place as the F1 season finale? Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as they round-up the race and wonder why Nico Hulkenberg got awarded the driver of the day.
1hr 2m Dec 03, 2019
1hr 2m
That Time When: Four Drivers Were In The Title Finale
The 2010 season provided one of the most open title fights in F1 history, so much so that Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton were all in the hunt going into the final race at Abu Dhabi. Matt, Jess and Tommy look at a crazy championship battle in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
25m Nov 26, 2019
25m
F1 Brazilian Grand Prix Race Review 2019
Best race of the season? What an absolutely fantastic race we had for the Brazilian Grand Prix. There were crashes, controversy, safety cars and unexpected podium finishers... what more could you want? Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as they discuss Verstappen's masterclass, Ferrari being extremely unlucky and much, MUCH more from the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix.
1hr 3m Nov 19, 2019
1hr 3m
That Time When: Schumacher Won His Sixth Title
After Lewis Hamilton's recent title win, we look back on when Michael Schumacher won his sixth world title. Despite dominating the era, his record-breaking championship was a lot closer than many remember. Matt and Tommy look at a bonkers 2003 Japanese Grand Prix in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
14m Nov 12, 2019
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F1 US Grand Prix Race Review 2019
The Circuit of the Americas sprung up a few surprises including Ferrari’s severe lack of pace, Verstappen’s comments about Ferrari and bumps all over the place… Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as they discuss all this and more from the United States Grand Prix!
1hr 1m Nov 05, 2019
1hr 1m
F1 Mexican Grand Prix Race Review 2019
Mexico has secured Hamilton the title for the last two years, but we didn’t have that talking point this year as the title battle is still alive (just). What we did talk about however is the strategy during the race, how the track itself needs to be improved and the controversial qualifying penalty involving Max Verstappen. Join Matt and Tommy as they discuss all this and more from the Mexican ...
56m Oct 29, 2019
56m
That Time When: Schumacher Was Forced Into A Comeback
After breaking his leg at Silverstone in 1999, you'd have thought Michael Schumacher would've been desperate to get back into an F1 car? Well that didn't seem to be the case... Matt, Tommy and Dan are back to talk about the controversial 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
21m Oct 22, 2019
21m
F1 Japanese Grand Prix Race Review 2019
Japan is one of the best F1 circuits on the calendar, and it certainly threw up some interesting topics for conversation! What happened to the stewards? Is F1 better with quali and race on a Sunday? Was Hamilton forced into not winning? Join Matt, Tommy and Dan as we discuss all the ongoings from the Japanese Grand Prix.
58m Oct 16, 2019
58m
That Time When: Damon Hill Won A Race On Aggregate
Due to an unusual regulation, the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix was decided by aggregate time in two-part race between Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher. Matt, Tommy and Dan are back to discuss this strange but exciting race in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
24m Oct 10, 2019
24m
F1 Russian Grand Prix Race Review 2019
Russia has never been known for its epic races, but it certainly created even more controversy and talking points. Were Ferrari right to implement team orders? Who is the number 1? What is it about the Sochi Autodrome that reduces wheel to wheel battles? We dive into all this and much more in this weeks WTF1 Podcast.
41m Sep 30, 2019
41m
F1 Singapore Grand Prix Race Review 2019
Singapore threw up a few controversial moments and interesting strategy calls. Was Vettel’s win fair and square? Should Bottas have accepted the team orders? Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as we dive into all the nitty gritty details from the Singapore GP
50m Sep 23, 2019
50m
That Time When: Nelson Piquet Crashed On Purpose
What started as an unlikely victory for Fernando Alonso at Singapore later turned into one of the biggest scandals F1 has ever seen. Matt, Tommy and Dan are back to discuss the infamous 'Crashgate' in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
20m Sep 19, 2019
20m
F1 Italian Grand Prix Race Review 2019
The WTF1 Podcast returns to talk about all the drama, action and elbows thrown during the 2019 Italian Grand Prix. Was Charles Leclerc fair with his defensive driving? How will Vettel recover from this?
33m Sep 09, 2019
33m
F1 Belgian Grand Prix Review 2019
After what can only be described as one of the most tragic race weekends in recent memory, join Matt, Tommy and Jess as the WTF1 Podcast returns for the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix. The thoughts and prayers of the entire WTF1 team are with Anthoine Hubert's family and friends at this difficult time, and we wish Juan-Manuel Correa a very speedy recovery.
57m Sep 03, 2019
57m
That Time When: Drivers Were Announced For 2020
It's been a busy day in the F1 driver market! Matt, Jess and Tommy are back for a one-off special to discuss all the recent F1 news.
27m Aug 29, 2019
27m
That Time When: 13 Cars Collided At Spa '98
Every F1 fan has seen the huge lap one crash at Spa in 1998 but it wasn't the only crazy moment in what is surely the most iconic Grand Prix of all-time? Matt, Tommy and Dan are back again to chat about this incredible race in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
26m Aug 20, 2019
26m
That Time When: The Red Bulls Collided At Turkey 2010
Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber's collision at the 2010 Turkish GP was controversial enough but it was comments afterwards that made the Red Bull rivalry even more heated. Matt is back with Tommy and Dan to discuss what happened in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
23m Aug 13, 2019
23m
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Review 2019
Strategy was key! Hungary proved to be a rather tense and exciting race which went down right to the wire... But not everybody thought the same! Join Matt, Tommy and Jess as they dive into all the big stories coming out of Sunday's F1 race in Budapest.
1hr 3m Aug 07, 2019
1hr 3m
F1 German Grand Prix Review 2019
Three in a row! Hockenheim provided another unbelievable race but where does it rank compared to other classics? Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as they do their best to cover the most action packed race F1 has seen for years.
1hr 15m Jul 31, 2019
1hr 15m
That Time When: Jackie Stewart Won At The Nurburgring With A Broken Wrist
There have been many great drives in F1 history but Jackie Stewart's victory at the 1968 German Grand Prix is often considered to be the best ever. Jess joins Tommy and Dan to discuss why in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
29m Jul 23, 2019
29m
F1 British Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
WHAT. A. RACE! Silverstone did not disappoint, with action from start to finish. Matt, Tommy and Jess discuss why the future of F1 is safe if Max and Charles are anything to go by, and whether Bottas and Gasly are finally getting the chance to show us what they're made of!
1hr 5m Jul 16, 2019
1hr 5m
That Time When: Schumacher Won A Race In The Pit Lane
Michael Schumacher wasn't shy of controversy but his win at the 1998 British Grand Prix was a race that caused so much drama, that it cost the race stewards their jobs. Jess joins Tommy and Dan to discuss what happened in another 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
27m Jul 09, 2019
27m
F1 Austria Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
From ranting about France to raving about Austria... What an unbelievable race we had at the Red Bull Ring! Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as they discuss what made last weekends GP so damn good, how Max's move on Charles was hard but fair and why the whole stewarding process STILL needs to be changed.
1hr 6m Jul 02, 2019
1hr 6m
F1 French Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
If you’re not a fan of rants then this podcast probably isn’t for you… Matt, Jess and Tommy are going IN on why an uneventful 2019 French Grand Prix proves how broken F1 is, and attempt to come up with ways to fix it. Do you think they have all the answers? (They don’t…) But it’s not all doom and gloom, as we discuss why McLaren gave us plenty to be positive about!
1hr 14m Jun 25, 2019
1hr 14m
That Time When: F1 Raced At Le Mans
Many circuits have hosted the French Grand Prix but only once has it taken place at the iconic Le Mans. Matt, Tommy and Dan discover what happened and why F1 never raced there again in the latest 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
20m Jun 18, 2019
20m
F1 Canadian Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
A little later than usual but IT’S HERE! Join Jess, Tommy and special guest Chris Medland (yes, that guy from the Netflix F1 documentary!) to discuss THAT controversial Canadian Grand Prix. Bring your popcorn guys, this is a good one. Let us know what you thought of the Vettel/Hamilton incident in the comments! ------- TIMESTAMPS 0:39 - It’s Chris Medland off Netflix! 1:36 - How did Chris end u...
1hr 19m Jun 14, 2019
1hr 19m
That Time When: The Canadian GP Circuit Disintegrated
Canada 2008 was best known for Robert Kubica's victory for BMW Sauber but the race weekend was plagued with issues as the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve track surface was disintegrating. Matt, Tommy and Dan reflect on a memorable Canadian Grand Prix in the latest 'That Time When' podcast. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
22m Jun 04, 2019
22m
F1 Monaco Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
Thanks to Lewis Hamilton's strategy, the Monaco GP turned out to be a rather tense and exciting affair! Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as we discuss whether Verstappen deserved a penalty, if Hamilton's performance was as good as it seemed and Leclerc's desperation to succeed around his home track.
1hr 10m May 28, 2019
1hr 10m
That Time When: Only 3 Cars Finished At Monaco
Matt, Tommy and Dan are back for another 'That Time When' podcast, talking about the ridiculous 1996 Monaco Grand Prix where only three cars managed to make the chequered flag. As well as looking back on this crazy race, we discuss why F1 doesn't see as many retirements these days. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
31m May 21, 2019
31m
F1 Spanish Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
The Spanish GP wasn't the most exciting races you'll ever see, but that did not stop us chatting for almost an hour about all the ongoings in the F1 world at none other than Williams F1 HQ! Join Matt, Jess and Tommy as we discuss what Zandvoort should be like for F1 cars, who was at fault for the Stroll/Norris collision and the crazy reality of five Mercedes 1-2's
56m May 14, 2019
56m
That Time When: Three Drivers Set Identical Pole Laps
Jess joins Tommy and Dan for another 'That Time When' podcast, talking about the unbelievable qualifying session for the 1997 European Grand Prix where Jacques Villeneuve, Michael Schumacher and Heinz-Harald Frentzen all set a fastest time of 1:21.072. Was it a glitch or just one of the strangest coincidences in F1 history? Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
29m May 09, 2019
29m
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
Well done Baku - another year, another chaotic and strange race weekend. And whilst the racing was surprisingly a little lacklustre, it gave us plenty to talk about. Matt, Tommy and Jess are reunited live from Baku City Circuit to give you a (slightly delirious) take on the 2019 SOCAR Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
54m May 01, 2019
54m
That Time When: The F1 Champion Was Kidnapped Before A Race
Jess joins Tommy and Dan for another 'That Time When' podcast, talking about when reigning F1 world champion Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped before the Cuban Grand Prix. It was an event that not only played a part in Fangio's retirement but also led a political uprising in Cuba. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
19m Apr 23, 2019
19m
F1 Chinese Grand Prix Review 2019 #Race1000 | WTF1 Podcast
The 1,000th world championship race left a lot of fans disappointed with the lack of on-track action, but as always you've given us enough talking points to fill a podcast! Join us as we discuss whether Ferrari was right to use team orders, Kvyat deserved that drive-through penalty, and how Lando Norris officially the king of F1 memes.
56m Apr 15, 2019
56m
That Time When: Hamilton Threw Away The Title In His Rookie Year
Tommy, Matt and Dan are back with another 'That Time When' podcast, talking about how Lewis Hamilton almost secured the title in his rookie year, only for things to go horribly wrong at the Chinese Grand Prix. How did it go so wrong? Who was at fault? Was it a conspiracy?  Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
21m Apr 09, 2019
21m
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
What a race! The WTF1 Podcast returns for the Bahrain Grand Prix where Matt, Jess and Dan discuss all the ongoings from a bizarre yet entertaining race. What did we make of Leclerc's performance? Is Bottas 2.0 just a myth? And are McLaren really back?
53m Apr 04, 2019
53m
That Time When: Bahrain Used The Endurance Circuit Layout For F1
Tommy, Matt and Dan are back with another 'That Time When' podcast, discussing when the "Endurance Circuit" was used for the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix. What was the layout? Why was it used? And did it produce better racing? Spoiler: No. Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
17m Mar 26, 2019
17m
F1 Australian Grand Prix Review 2019 | WTF1 Podcast
F1 is back for 2019 and so is the WTF1 Race Review Podcast. Join Matt, Dan and Jess as they take a look at the winner(s) and losers of the Australian Grand Prix. Was this Bottas' best race ever? How did we rate the rookies? And is that Honda-powered Red Bull actually looking competitive..?! Tune in to find out.
1hr 3m Mar 20, 2019
1hr 3m
That Time When: F1 Introduced The Aggregate Qualifying Format
Tommy, Matt and Dan are back with another 'That Time When' podcast, discussing when F1 introduced the unusual and unpopular aggregate qualifying format in 2005. What happened? How did it work? And was it worse than the recent elimination qualifying?  Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
18m Mar 07, 2019
18m
That Time When: Prost GP Ran Underweight For Money
In another 'That Time When' podcast, Tommy, Matt and Dan discuss when midfielders Prost GP surprised everyone at 2001 pre-season testing by setting lap times a second quicker than anyone. Many backed them to have a successful season but things didn't exactly turn out to plan...  Come take a listen and make sure you subscribe for the next episode.
20m Feb 26, 2019
20m
That Time When: BAR Ran A Half And Half Livery
There have been many WTF moments in F1 history. Each week, our new ‘That Time When’ series aims to explore and attempt to explain as many of these moments as we can! In this first episode, Tommy, Matt and WTF1's website editor, Dan, discuss that time when BAR launched the infamous half-and-half zip livery in 1999. We dive into why on earth they chose the now infamous design, how it was receive...
21m Feb 19, 2019
21m
What DOES WTF1 Stand For? | WTF1 Podcast #23
Before the 2019 Formula 1 season begins, we wanted to give you more of an insight into the people behind WTF1. We’ll be covering what WTF1 actually stands for, how it grew from bedroom blog to the paddocks of F1, and share stories from behind-the-scenes that you won’t have heard before! Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. If you’ve enjoyed them it would help us i...
1hr 9m Jan 25, 2019
1hr 9m
Alternative Awards For The 2018 F1 Season | WTF1 Podcast #22
For one final time in 2018, Matty is joined by Tommy, Jess and F2 Driver, Jack Aitken to present the WTF1 Alternative Awards for the 2018 F1 season. Who will be crowned as "Maldonado of the Year"? Who did we think gave the "Best Pirouette of the Season"? Listen in to find out! We want to say a big thank you to you all for listening along with us this season, and for your feedback and support....
1hr 20m Dec 21, 2018
1hr 20m
Was 2018 The Best Abu Dhabi GP Ever? | WTF1 Podcast #21
The final race week podcast of the season where we discuss whether the Yas Marina Circuit delivered it's best race, the horrible luck of some drivers racing for their teams for the last time and much more!
51m Nov 28, 2018
51m
Verstappen vs. Ocon | Was Esteban 100% At Fault? | WTF1 Podcast #20
This week’s podcast goes in depth into the crash involving Esteban Ocon and Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Matt, Tommy and Jess also talk Verstappen’s solid performance, weighbridge madness and if Red Bull should take responsibility for Verstappen’s actions. ----- Timestamps ----- 00:00 - Banter 00:10 - Welcome to the podcast 01:15 - Fan race reviews 01:33 - Straight into THE ...
53m Nov 13, 2018
53m
Are Fast Degrading Tyres Good For F1? | WTF1 Podcast #19
This week’s podcast comes to you from the #ShellHouse in Mexico City after a tense Mexico Grand Prix. Matt and Jess are joined by WTF1 friend, Jason Croxall, to talk melting tyres, Ferrari’s solid performance and Ricciardo’s awful luck…oh yeah, and Hamilton winning the World Drivers’ Championship. We also announce the winner of our final Yas Marina Circuit competition. ----- Timestamps ----- ...
47m Oct 30, 2018
47m
Would Dropping Free Practice Improve F1 Races? | WTF1 Podcast #18
Another brilliant F1 race but was it the lack of running on a Friday that made it so good? We are back for our latest instalment of the WTF1 podcast, with this week focussing on the US GP. Kimi wins his first race in 113 years, Verstappen provides another fightback and who could forget the guy shouting neeeeeowm during the race! All this and more will be explored so come and have a listen. To ...
50m Oct 24, 2018
50m
Are F1 Stewards Giving Fair Penalties? | WTF1 Podcast #17
Did Vettel deserve a penalty for his crash with Verstappen? Was Verstappen rightly given a 5 second penalty of his own? We are back for another WTF1 Podcast where we discuss the stewarding from the Japanese Grand Prix and more. To be in with a chance of winning 2 x grandstand tickets to the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, courtesy of our podcast sponsors Yas Marina Circuit, simply: 1. Head on over...
48m Oct 09, 2018
48m
Should Team Orders Be Removed From F1? | WTF1 Podcast #16
Massive controversy at Mercedes! The WTF1 Podcast returns with another episode focussing on all the ongoings from the 2018 Russian Grand Prix. We talk about whether team orders be banned, how the Mercedes and Force India team orders differed, an impressive drive from Max Verstappen, and much more! 0:00 PenguinsAnd Pigeons 1:23 Welcome 3:26 Mercedes Were Wrong 6:04 Mercedes Were Right 13:24 Hun...
49m Oct 02, 2018
49m
Was The Singapore GP The End Of The 2018 Title Battle? | WTF1 Podcast #15
Is the 2018 season all over? We're back for another WTF1 Podcast covering all the F1 news surrounding the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix. We talk about Sergey Sirotkin the legend, how Ferrari's strategy fell short again, Schumacher's records being under threat and much, much more! ----- Timestamps ----- 0:12 Naming The Cupboard 2:34 Sirotkin The Legend 5:25 Perez Crashes With Ocon 8:55 Ocon The...
43m Sep 18, 2018
43m