"Max's 2023 Is Proof We Need Closer Racing" - Hot Takes Wednesday
It's another Hot Takes Wednesday on the WTF1 Podcast channel and Dre Harrison is joined by WTF1 Talent member and YouTuber Josh Marsh! On the show, we discuss whether Andretti deserves a seat more than Haas does, whether Max Verstappen's record-breaking season means F1 needs to work harder to have closer racing, and is Aston Martin forever doomed to mediocrity? All that and more on another HTW...
1hr 4m Nov 29, 2023
1hr 4m
"Vegas Is Now The Best F1 Track For Racing" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Welcome back to Hot Takes Wednesday and joining Dre Harrison in the chair is F1StatsGuru himself Sundaram Ramaswami! On the show this week, should the FIA have forced Max Verstappen to give up the lead instead of his penalty? Was Carlos Sainz's water valve penalty unfair? And does the F1 calendar have too many races on it? All that and more on another fiery edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! This...
1hr 11m Nov 22, 2023
1hr 11m
Verstappen Survives The Early Chaos - F1 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe return to the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast to make sense of a surprisingly action-packed Las Vegas debut race! Chat about Max Verstappen winning a tight one against Charles Leclerc with Sergio Perez coming back from a Q2 elimination to genuinely challenge for the win, and a genuine deep-dive into the race's place in F1's modern calendar. Is it about the show, or the ...
33m Nov 20, 2023
33m
Is The Hype Justified? - F1 2023 Las Vegas GP Preview
(Editor's Note: This was recorded before Friday's free practice chaos - Dre) Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe sit down to preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix! Are they excited for the pre-race American pomp and pageantry? Will Sergio Perez be able to cement second in the Championship? And what about Andretti's latest engine news potentially disrupting the weekend's dialogue?  All that and more i...
24m Nov 17, 2023
24m
Is It Time For Reverse Grids?! - Hot Takes Wednesday Sprint Special!
You asked for it, you got it! Dre Harrison is back with another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! With him is WTF1 Talent and Content Creator F1Caroline and in a special edition of the show, they both talk about ways to improve the Sprint Race! Would moving sessions across the weekend help, like putting GP Qualifying back on a Saturday? Is it time for Reverse Grids in F1? How about a spicy relay ...
1hr 6m Nov 15, 2023
1hr 6m
"Leclerc Needs To Leave Ferrari For His Sanity" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday and he's back in a bumper edition with Website Editor, Charley Williams! On this episode, Dre and Charley debate whether Charles Leclerc needs to angle for a move after another technical "Did Not Start", ponder whether Max Verstappen needs to leave Red Bull in order to become an all-time great, and will the 2023 season be so boring...
1hr 10m Nov 08, 2023
1hr 10m
Alonso And Perez Steal The Show - F1 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin is back for another WTF1 Post-Race Podcast and he's joined by two special guests, WTF1 Talent's own Adam "Devon Butler" Sanderson and F1 Journo Steph Wentworth to breakdown the best and the barmy from the Brazilian GP! Including the chaos of the Lap 1 crash with Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen and the knock-on effect it had on the race, the struggles of Mercedes after their worst...
41m Nov 07, 2023
41m
"Mexico Is The Worst Round On The Calendar" - Hot Takes Wednesday
That's right, three podcasts in three days! Dre Harrison is joined by PitstopFracas and McLarenFanTV host Mo Mahad for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, and on this week's episode, they ponder - Is George Russell no longer elite, and could he be beaten by Oscar Piastri in the same car? Is Mexico the worst round on the calendar for racing? Could Nico Hulkenberg spearhead Aston Martin again...
58m Nov 01, 2023
58m
Are Perez and Stroll Done? Could Aston Sell? - Raiding The F1 Rumour Mill!
Change of plans! We got Harry and Callan back with Missed Apex and F1 Content Creator and Presenter Antonia Rankin for a bonus Podcast on the exploding F1 rumour mill! More on Sergio Perez after his Lap 1 error at home and what Red Bull needs, is Aston Martin selling up and giving up on Lance Stroll? And is McLaren and Toyota budding up? And what's this about Paul Di Resta? All that on a bonus ...
29m Oct 31, 2023
29m
Checo's Turn 1 Mistake - F1 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Review
Harry and Callan O'Keefe are on holiday this week so filling in on hosting duties is Hot Take Wednesday's Dre Harrison and with him is Motorsport101 Co-Host and RaceFans Journo RJ O'Connell! On this week's review, we talk about Sergio Perez making a mess of his first lap in Mexico and ending his home race after about two minutes. Is it time to really ask if Red Bull should keep him with Daniel...
47m Oct 30, 2023
47m
"Daniel Ricciardo Is Only In F1 Because Of DTS!" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back in the chair with WTF1 Talent and Tiktok star Ellie Prophet for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! In this edition, a LOT of talk about whether the Sprint Race needs a total revamp. Should there have been more testing done in regard to the illegal floors at COTA? And is Daniel Ricciardo only in F1 because of Drive To Survive? All that and more on another edition of Hot...
53m Oct 25, 2023
53m
Verstappen Holds Off Hamilton - F1 2023 US Grand Prix Review
DISCLAIMER: The boys recorded this episode before it was announced that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc had been disqualified from the race for having illegally low skid blocks. - Dre Anywho, Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for another edition of the post-race podcast as Max Verstappen had to work very hard to stop an in-form Lewis Hamilton in a fight that went all the way to the...
41m Oct 23, 2023
41m
Sergio Perez Isn't Retiring... Right? - F1 2023 United States GP Preview
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for another race preview and it's for the US Grand Prix in Austin! During the show, the boys ponder - Is it right the FIA are looking again at Hamilton's track cross in Qatar? Alpine have new investors including NFL Superstars Pat Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Totally not Taylor Swift's boyfriend), and is Sergio Perez really thinking about retiring? All th...
36m Oct 20, 2023
36m
"Russell And Hamilton Could Implode At Mercedes" - Hot Takes Wednesday w/ FP1Will!
Dre Harrison is joined on Hot Takes Wednesday with F1 YouTube personality and comedian FP1Will to break down your spiciest F1 takes! In this episode, we ponder whether Yuki Tsunoda should be the man Lawrence Stroll replaces his son with at Aston Martin! Is Red Bull's 2nd seat a poisoned chalice regardless of who's in it? And should Guenther Steiner be replaced at Haas? All that and more on anot...
1hr 15m Oct 18, 2023
1hr 15m
"Red Bull Won't Win The 2024 Title With Sergio Perez" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is joined by Desiree and Virginia, aka The Pitlane Twins for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! In it, does Alpine miss not being able to keep Oscar Piastri? Was Qatar a race where pushing 100% is the way to go? And was it actually a good track, or bad circumstances? All that and more on another edition of HTW! PS: The WTF1 Clubhouse is back for the 2024 British Grand Prix! H...
47m Oct 11, 2023
47m
Verstappen Takes His Third World Title - F1 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back to review the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix! In this episode, Callan is asked if it was right that the race went ahead in questionable conditions, gave Max his flowers over World Championship #3, as well as more questions over teammate Checo's future, and will there be some needle at McLaren with Oscar Piastri winning the Sprint in his best F1 weekend yet! Th...
40m Oct 10, 2023
40m
Who Should Drive For Andretti? F1 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Preview
Harry Benjamin is joined by "last-minute stand-in" Nicola Hume from Red Bull's Talking Bull Podcast to preview the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix as the crew talks about the inevitability of Max Verstappen's third title given he's just three points away from glory, the possibility of Andretti joining the grid as F1's 11th team and Aston Martin's new Hypercar entry into the World Endurance Championship. ...
27m Oct 06, 2023
27m
"Andretti Won't Make F1, And It'll Be The Teams Fault" - Hot Takes Wednesday w/ F1Caroline!
F1Caroline from WTF1 Talent and Instagram and Tiktok joins Dre Harrison on Hot Takes Wednesday and on it, they discuss the Andretti F1 bid now the FIA's approved it, has Alex Albon been more impressive than Oscar Piastri? And has the floor change technical directive made the racing worse? All that and more on another HTW! PS: In case you missed it, The WTF1 Clubhouse is back for the 2024 Briti...
50m Oct 04, 2023
50m
"Piastri Will Be Better Than Norris In Two Years" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back from Vegas and joined by Oli Swift for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On this week's post-Japan show, will Oscar Piastri surpass Lando Norris after his first F1 podium at the weekend. Has Sergio Perez broken the penalty system? And will Alfa Romeo Sauber finish last next year? All that and more on another Hot Takes Wednesday! PS: In case you missed it, The WTF1 Cl...
56m Sep 27, 2023
56m
A Spicy Weekend Of Team Politics - F1 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back with another WTF1 Post-Race Podcast and it was a weekend of team politics as Red Bull took their sixth Constructor's title! Will Oscar Piastri be a problem at McLaren? What to make of Russell and Hamilton's words at Japan! And what about Alpine?! All that and more as the boys review the Japanese Grand Prix!
40m Sep 26, 2023
40m
"Liam Lawson To Take Sergio Perez's Seat" - Hot Takes Wednesday w/ Josh Revell!
YouTuber and Chief Manus Josh Revell joins Dre Harrison on a special hour-long edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! Of course, we had to give him a take on fellow New Zealander Liam Lawson after his points-scoring weekend at Singapore, but also included - Was Colton Herta a bad idea from the start for AlphaTauri to try and sign? Is Carlos Sainz now a Top 3 driver on the grid, and can McLaren chase d...
1hr 7m Sep 20, 2023
1hr 7m
Sainz Ends The Streak - F1 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are joined by Talking Bull Podcast host Nicola Hume to break down a classic Singapore GP as Carlos Sainz ended Red Bull's 15-race-long winning streak! Also on the show, is it the end for Logan Sargeant, and Lance Stroll, and what do you do at AlphaTauri with Liam Lawson now scoring points?! Listen in for all the details! This show is brought to you by LinkedIn...
47m Sep 18, 2023
47m
Will The Layout Changes Improve The Racing? - 2023 Singapore GP Preview
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back to preview this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. It includes some talk about whether the temporary removal of the Sector 3 double chicane will improve the racing, more on Sergio Perez's future, whether Sebastian Vettel might come out of retirement after driving his 2011 title-winning Red Bull RB7 on the Nordschleife and much more!
33m Sep 14, 2023
33m
"Verstappen Will Pass Schumacher's Win Count By 2026" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is joined by Sundaram, aka the F1 StatsGuru for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On it, they discuss whether Max Verstappen can really overtake Michael Schumacher on the all-time wins list by 2026's regulation change, whether Ferrari can launch an attack on Mercedes for second in the Constructor's Championship, and whether ALL penalties be 10-second Stop and Go's.  All that ...
56m Sep 13, 2023
56m
"Vettel's Win Streak Was More Impressive Than Verstappen's" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Oli Swift returns to the guest chair with Dre Harrison for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On this week's show, we ponder whether Logan Sargeant will lose his seat in 2024, did Lewis Hamilton not get the appreciation for his career accolades, and is Sebastian Vettel's 9-race winning streak still better than Max Verstappen's 10? This episode is brought to you by DraftKings! Download the...
43m Sep 06, 2023
43m
Sainz Takes The Fight To Red Bull - F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Review!
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are joined by Hannah Atkinson for another WTF1 Post-Race Podcast for Monza! The gang talk Carlos Sainz and the fight he brought to Max Verstappen en route to the Dutchman's 10th straight win, the struggles of rookie Logan Sargeant and Lance Stroll's horrendous weekend, and the threat of Oscar Piastri from inside McLaren!
44m Sep 04, 2023
44m
Verstappen's Ninth Straight Win and Monza Preview! - 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for another edition of the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast and they're back (slightly late), to review the Dutch GP with Verstappen's 9th straight win, Liam Lawson's surprise debut and ponder whether Logan Sargeant should be given another year in F1! And stick around for a Monza Preview too!
45m Aug 31, 2023
45m
"Alonso Could Beat Verstappen In Equal Cars" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back in the chair for Hot Takes Wednesday with F1 Quick Fire Quiz Hot Oli Swift, and on this week's episode, we ponder whether Fernando Alonso could beat Max Verstappen in the same car, is Yuki Tsunoda the unluckiest man in F1, and is Liam Lawson a future World Champion? Listen in now! This episode is brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook a...
49m Aug 30, 2023
49m
"IndyCar's Alex Palou Has A Ride In F1 Next Year" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back on Hot Takes Wednesday and he's joined by Motorsport Content Creator and WTF1 Talent Member Olivia Hartley as we break down whether IndyCar's Alex Palou can find a way onto the F1 grid, whether McLaren's recent turn in form is only temporary, and is Haas adding nothing of value to F1? All that and more on HTW!
44m Aug 23, 2023
44m
WTF1 Talks F2 With Louis Deletraz And Previews Zandvoort 2023!
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are so glad they can finally say it's Race Week again! And returning to the Podcast is former F2 and WEC Driver Louis Deletraz to talk about the Road to F1, who's to look out in F2 right now, and more before the boys preview the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort this weekend. Can Max Verstappen make history and match Sebastian Vettel's 9-race winning streak? Get a...
38m Aug 21, 2023
38m
Things are still happening in F1! With special guest Gabriel Bortoleto
Harry and Callan discuss what is still happening in the world of F1! Harry is also joined by special guest Gabriel Bortoleto to discuss junior formulas and the road up to F1.
44m Aug 18, 2023
44m
"Points should go down to P20" - Hot Takes Wednesday
With Dre on holiday, Charley Williams takes over the lead chair with guest Herllon Ramos aka "f1namochila" as Hot Takes Wednesday rolls on into the Summer Break pondering whether Mick Schumacher could drive for Williams, Are Max and Checo driving different cars and should points go down to P20?
56m Aug 16, 2023
56m
"Alex Albon To Replace Sainz At Ferrari" - Hot Takes Wednesday
With Dre on holiday, Hannah Atkinson takes over the lead chair with Charley Williams as Hot Takes Wednesday rolls on into the Summer Break pondering whether Max Verstappen can win every race for the rest of the season AND beyond, and whether Alex Albon would be a good fit at Ferrari instead of Carlos Sainz!
43m Aug 09, 2023
43m
Who Are The Winners And Losers Of The 2023 F1 Season So Far?
Harry and Callan are joined by Aussie F1 podcaster James Baldwin to look back on the first half of the F1 season and pick their winners and losers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/wtf1 today to get 10% off your first month.
49m Aug 08, 2023
49m
"Oscar Piastri Will Be F1's Newest Winner" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back for another Hot Takes Wednesday with Charley Williams and in this episode, the two get into a deep dive on dominance in F1 with accusations Red Bull's boring up the joint, whether Oscar Piastri will be the next new race winner, and whether Alex Albon was a better Red Bull driver than Sergio Perez currently is! Listen in now!
1hr 5m Aug 02, 2023
1hr 5m
Alpine's Massive Reboot and Should Spa Be A Sprint?! - 2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix Review w/ F1Caroline!
Instagram Superstar F1Caroline joins Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe on the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix! In it, the trio talk about Verstappen's ridiculous eighth straight win, as well as the Sergio Perez angle. Is even finishing 2nd good enough now? We also talk about Alpine cutting ties with team boss Otmar Szafnauer and Sporting Director Alan Permane, and who was...
47m Jul 31, 2023
47m
"McLaren Finishes The Year As A Top 3 Team" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday with Hannah Atkinson back in the guest chair! And on this edition, the hosts ponder on whether McLaren can make a furious comeback, maybe even get a car on the podium every weekend for the rest of the year?! Can Logan Sargeant get in the points, and does Hannah think this season's boring!? Plus, who won Dre's Lando Norris T-Shirt? ...
46m Jul 26, 2023
46m
The Fight For Second Intensifies - 2023 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Review
Fresh off his time with the F1 Juniors, Harry Benjamin's back with Callan O'Keefe for another edition of the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast! And on it, they talk everything EXCEPT for Verstappen's 7th straight win, such as the fight for the Second in the Championship with McLaren's excellent run of form, and questions to be asked about Sergio Perez after yet another recovery drive to the podium! Post ...
44m Jul 25, 2023
44m
"Tsunoda Will Outscore Ricciardo" + Dre's Norris Shirt Competition On Hot Takes Wednesday!
Welcome back to Hot Takes Wednesday and in the chair with Dre Harrison is Hannah Atkinson and of course we dealt with all manor of Daniel Ricciardo Hot Takes and how he'll perform on his return to F1 this weekend! Also, has 2022 F2 Champion Felipe Drugovich been overlooked in the driver market? And will a McLaren driver move to Red Bull? All that and more on another HTW! (As of July 24th, the ...
40m Jul 19, 2023
40m
Sainz To Leave Ferrari? Ricciardo To Red Bull? F1 2023 Silly Season Predictions
It's time to get silly. Why? Because it's silly season, that's why! Join Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe as they try to predict who'll go where in 2024 and beyond, as the driver market rumours begin to ramp up. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WTF1 at Manscaped.com
40m Jul 17, 2023
40m
De Vries Out/Ricciardo In! And Dre On THAT Lando Bet On Hot Takes Wednesday!
Dre Harrison's back with a much anticipated HTW with Charley Williams back from Silverstone, where the main man has to explain his Lando Norris podium bet from last week's show! We also talk about the return of Daniel Ricciardo at Nyck De Vries expense, as well as your hot takes! Is the 2023 season actually good because of the midfield? And has Alex Albon put himself at the front of the queue f...
55m Jul 12, 2023
55m
McLaren's Back! 2023 F1 British Grand Prix Review w/ IndyCar Champion Alex Palou!
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back on the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast with a special guest appearance from 2021 IndyCar Champion and McLaren Reserve Driver Alex Palou! In it, we talk about the surprise of McLaren with Norris back on the podium and Piastri just missing out on sharing it with him, whether celebrities like Cara Delevingne should be obligated to give interviews on the grid and w...
45m Jul 10, 2023
45m
Kevin Magnussen & Nico Hulkenberg answer your questions - LIVE at the WTF1 Clubhouse
F1 drivers Kevin Magnussen & Nico Hulkenberg came down to the WTF1 Clubhouse to chat with Harry Benjamin, as they answer the fans questions and look ahead to the 2023 F1 British Grand Prix. Massive thank you to MoneyGram for allowing this incredible opportunity to happen.
20m Jul 07, 2023
20m
"Nico Hulkenberg's a Top 5 Driver This Season" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison's back to lead Hot Take Wednesday with Hannah back in the other chair, and on this week's episode, we weigh up whether Nico Hulkenberg's been a Top 5 driver in the field this season, ask whether celebrity culture is a bad thing in F1 after Ryan Reynolds buys a stake in Alpine and whether a lottery system could work for Sprint Races! Listen in and see what they think! For informati...
47m Jul 05, 2023
47m
Was the Sprint Race the best part of the weekend? - 2023 F1 Austrian Grand Prix Review
The 2023 F1 Austrian Grand Prix was the second sprint weekend of the season, and a lot of people said the Sprint race was far better than the actual race. Verstappen won again (shock), and the Ferrari's actually looked good for a change. Enjoy The WTF1 Post race podcast hosted by Harry Benjamin with special guests Nicola Hume and Antonia Rankin, as they review the 2023 Austrian GP. This episo...
41m Jul 04, 2023
41m
"No Rookie Is Having A Bad 2023 Season?!" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison is back with Charley Williams for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! And on this edition, we get some of the spiciest takes yet - Is Mercedes one upgrade away from a Championship? Is Carlos Sainz unfairly targeted? And amazingly, is no rookie actually having a bad season? Listen in for our thoughts!
47m Jun 28, 2023
47m
Ricciardo To AlphaTauri? Should F1 Hire From IndyCar? Q+A and F1 Austria 2023 Preview!
Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back to answer some of your fan questions in the week leading up to the Austrian Grand Prix. Including, should Daniel Ricciardo come back to AlphaTauri? Should Alex Palou head to F1 from IndyCar? And are the Cost Cap changes working? All that and more on the WTF1 Podcast! Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use WTF1 to save 20% at rhone.com/WTF1 Download t...
47m Jun 26, 2023
47m
"This Is One Of The Most Boring Seasons Ever..." - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison and Hannah Atkinson are back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, and on this edition, we talk about Lance Stroll's future after a poor showing on home soil, whether or not F1 should have a "Testing Race", and whether is this one of the most boring seasons ever seen in F1! Listen in now! Convert your digital currency to cash and back again! Learn more at moneygram.com/stell...
45m Jun 21, 2023
45m
Ferrari actually had a good strategy?! - 2023 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Review
The 2023 F1 Canadian Grand Prix was full of plenty of talking points, from Ferrari actually getting a strategy right. Alex Albon's defensive masterclass & 3 world champions on the podium! Enjoy The WTF1 Post race podcast hosted by Harry Benjamin & Callan O'Keeffe with guest Adam Sanderson (Devon Butler), as they review the Canadian GP. Go to HelloFresh.com/wtf16 and use code wtf16 for 16 free...
47m Jun 20, 2023
47m
"Alpine Will Overtake Ferrari By The End Of 2023" - Hot Takes Wednesday
Dre Harrison returns with Hannah Atkinson for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! In this week's episode, can Verstappen win every race left on the calendar on merit? Will Lando Norris ultimately go winless in his career? And can Alpine close in on Ferrari by the end of the season? All that and more in a post-Spain, HTW!
49m Jun 14, 2023
49m