Lovecars On the Grid. Global Motorsport Podcast

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Motorsport podcast! Our presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back to bring us another motorsport roundup! This week, it was another Max Verstappen masterclass at Formula 1 in Japan. There's World GT at Paul Ricard and NASCAR at Martinsville! In Formula 1, we had lots of overtakes at the Japan Grand Prix, where most of the talk is around where driver's are heading next season! We had a Redbull top two lockout, followed by the two Ferrari drivers in 3rd and 4th place. What was your highlight of the race? Tiff talks about his favourite race track corners! After all of his laps at Thruxton, should there be a corner named after Tiff Needell? Paul Ricard saw the Fanatec World GT for a 3 hour race. Dan Harper led the BMW Winning team, with 8 different manufacturers in the top 10. Elsewhere, Liberty Media have bought MotoGP! Will we see a change in the MotoGP format going forwards? NASCAR had an average race at Martinsville, where it was the 40th Anniversary of the Hendrick Motorsport team, who ended up finishing in all podium places, for a fantastic weekend for the team! The Caterham Academy kicked off for the Sprint in Curborough, with their new Media driver, Sam Parker. Next weekend, the first full race for Caterham takes place at Snetterton, whilst Formula E is racing at Misano in Italy. MotoGP is back is at COTA in America, British Rally Championship begins in Wales, but there's also Goodwood Members Meeting too!

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from the past week! This week, we have had lots of racing, from Formula 1 in Austrailia, to Formula 2 and Formula 3, followed by MotoGP at the Algarve Melbourne saw an amazing weekend for Formula 1, where World Champion Max Verstappen was forced to retire following an issue with his car. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton also suffered a retirement as a result of engine failure. His team mate, George Russell had an accident in the closing moments of the race. In the end, it was Carlos Sainz, who was back from his appendix surgery, who took the win in his Ferrari, followed closely by his team mate Charles LeClerc. Spanish racers cleaned up in MotoGP taking place in the Algarve, with a Spanish 1,2,3 on the podium for the Sprint race. In the Grand Prix, Jorge Martin took the win on his Ducati. In Barcelona, we had Superbikes with a sensational race, with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu taking the win. Then we had NASCAR at the Circuit of Americas, where William Byron managed to take the win in his Chevrolet. Next weekend, we have WRC back, NASCAR at Richmond oval and British GT is back at Oulton Park over the Easter weekend. Enjoy your Easter everyone!

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, with our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, who bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World. This week, we have news on Formula 1 and Christian Horner, In Formula 1, the rumours surrounding Christian Horner at Red Bull continue, will he leave Red Bull? Who could replace him? We have Gunther Steiner who left Haas under shares within the company, Helmut Marko says he still could give something to the Formula 1 Constructors Championship, who do you think could replace Horner? In NASCAR, we had the most exciting race in Atlanta. With lots of crashes, with just 6 cars not being involved in an accident, with cars up to 4 wide in some of the turns. Reigning Champion Ryan Blaney took second place as Daniel Suárez came through in his Chevrolet to take his second win in 254 starts in NASCAR. The series is off to Las Vegas next! The Bathurst saw Aussie Supercars, where reigning Champion, Brodie Kostecki wasn't racing, as he'd fallen out with is team for unknown reasons in the supercars opening race of the season. World Superbikes also kicked off at Philip Island. Normally, we're used to seeing Alvaro Bautista win in the Superbikes, however his team mate, Andrea Locatelli took his first win in the World Superbikes series. Should we get Tiff Needell to do a series race this year? What race series should Tiff enter? We've seen this season's Formula 1 drivers testing. Will Red Bull continue to dominate the season? Ferrari's drivers of LeClerc and Sainz were fastest, but which team will lead the season this year? Elsewhere in Formula 1 news, there's rumours that Audi are pulling out! Since we've had the news of a new team joining the sport, it looks like there's been a few staff changing, resulting in the team looking for pull out. We have lots of motorsport to look forward to, as Formula 2, Formula 3 and World Endurance Championship all return to racing in the coming weeks. What are you most looking forward to?

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! Tiff returns from a glorious weekend racing at Goodwood while I’ve been mixing it with the biker boys in Italy.There was the usual carnage in Greece where the rally stars faced the arduous terrain of the Acropolis Rally.The World Superbikes were in France – and Toprak Razgatlioglu didn’t win a single race!The NASCAR stars began their play-offs in Atlanta with a bang as favourite Kyle Larson hammers the wall.While back home a British GT win at Donnington for the father and son team of Rob and Ricky Collard puts them in touching distance of taking the title.

On The Grid today … An amazing weekend of nail-biting finishes whether it was F1, F2 or F3 at Monza, World Sportscars in America, Indycar, or NASCAR the winning margins were close. Surprisingly the least exciting race was in MotoGP – but the result was still something rather special!! In the news … Kimi Antonelli confirmed for Merecedes next year but started his F1 career with a bang While Sargeant is dropped by Williams and Franco Colapinto is his surprise replacement.

In this week's episode of On the Grid, your global motrosport podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, we dive into a thrilling weekend of motorsport action from across the globe! We break down the latest results from Formula 1 - with a second win from Lando Norris, plus F1 Academy in Holland, the drama of IndyCar, IndyNXT, and NASCAR in America, and wrap things up with the BTCC and BSB action back home. But first, the latest breaking news: Jack Doohan’s promotion at Alpine Logan Sargeant’s uncertain future in F1 Kimi Antonelli’s FP1 debut at Monza Liam Lawson locked in for 2024 – who’s losing their seat? Speculation on the future of Perez or Ricciardo – could Sauber replace Bottas? Tune in for all the hottest motorsport updates!

In Austria the head-to-head MotoGP Ducati battle raged on. In America there was drama aplenty from both Indycar, Indycar NXT and NASCAR. While Down Under the Supercars didn’t disappoint!   But first the News … And an apology to the Probite British Rally Championship for not including them in last week’s show as Chris Ingram … Not a lot of news from the F1 teams on their summer break as the last few seats await a driver – unless Red Bull implodes! While at MotoGP it’s a frantic merry go round of riders swapping saddles …

The best motorsport entertainment anywhere in the world last weekend was in the United Kingdom with BSB and BTCC British Super Bikes headed to Thruxton, whilst the British Touring Cars were north of the border at Knockhill, Scotland. While WSB records were broken in Portugal and a very dull NASCAR race exploded into controversy on the very last lap But before we go there, there was some epic rallying going on in Iceland where Paul joined the Defender Series for their gruelling Iceland Hill Rally!

Thrilling Motorsport Action From This Weekend, including World Rally Championships in Finland, MotoGP at Silverstone, and Sportscars at Road America The World Rally Championship (WRC) roars into Finland this weekend, promising high-speed action and breathtaking scenery. Known for its fast gravel roads and iconic jumps, the Finnish rally is a favourite among drivers and fans alike. This year's event will sees top contenders like Sébastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans, and Kalle Rovanperä battling it out for supremacy. Finland's challenging terrain demands precision and skill, making it a true test for even the most experienced drivers. Fans can look forward to witnessing heart-stopping moments as cars fly through the air and navigate the forested stages at breakneck speeds. Keep an eye on local hero Rovanperä, who will be aiming to capitalize on home advantage. The historic Silverstone Circuit in the UK hosts the MotoGP World Championship. Known for its fast straights and challenging corners, Silverstone is a track that tests the limits of both riders and machines. With the championship battle heating up, every race is crucial for the title contenders. Reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia will be looking to extend his lead, while rivals like Fabio Quartararo and Marc Márquez will be eager to close the gap. Silverstone's unpredictable weather could play a crucial role, adding an extra layer of excitement to the proceedings. MotoGP fans can expect thrilling overtakes, strategic battles, and edge-of-the-seat drama throughout the weekend. The scenic and challenging Road America circuit in Wisconsin will be the battleground for the latest round of sportscar racing. Road America is a favourite among drivers and teams, but did this weekend's race bring the excitment? Top teams from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will be competing, including the likes of Acura, Cadillac, and Porsche. With a diverse grid featuring prototypes and GT cars, fans can expect a thrilling race with plenty of action and drama. Key drivers to watch include Ricky Taylor, Kevin Magnussen, and Laurens Vanthoor, all of whom will be pushing hard for victory. Whether you're a fan of rally cars flying through forests, MotoGP bikes carving through Silverstone, or sportscars battling it out at Road America, this weekend has something for every motorsport enthusiast. Make sure to tune in and catch all the high-octane action as the world's best drivers and riders compete for glory. For the latest updates, live timings, and in-depth analysis, stay connected!

On The Grid, your global motorsport roundup with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman. We look back at the headlines in Hungary where Oscar Piastri took his maiden F1 win to join fellow Australian's, Daniel Ricciardo, Mark Webber, Jack Brabham and Alan Jones on the top step of the podium. But was the headline about McLaren's strategy and drover orders, of the petulance of Max Verstappen towards his team and in particular his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase. Has Lando Norris become too big for hit boots? Did Lewis or Max deserve a penalty for their crash together? Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä cruises to victory in Latvia in WRC but should the draw be different in terms of the road sweeping? There was a huge crash in Toronto for Indycar on the amazing city circuit. Kyle Larson kisses the Indianapolis bricks at what he thinks is the most important race in the world, which begs the question... What is the most famous motor race in the world? Monaco / Le Mans / Indy 500 / Or something else? Superbike sweeps for Razgatlioglu and Vickers in WSB And Wehrlein takes electrifying title in Formula E in London for Porsche, with an unhappy Jaguar team.

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week! This week, we cover the glorious weekend of Goodwood Festival of Speed. Plus, WEC in Brazil, Indycar in IOWA, Superbikes and British GTs in the UK and Caterham too! First, we have news on Adrian Newey! With rumours linking him to moves into McLaren and Aston Martin. Has the Ferrari deal been taken off the table? Elsewhere in F1, we have gossip on which drivers are keeping or losing their seats! Paul was attending the glorious Festival of Speed in Chichester in the UK, where all the supercar brands were there, and lots of new models being released! The World Endurance Championship was taking place at the Sao Paolo circuit in Brazil, where Toyota dominated the race.In Indycar, the drivers were racing at IOWA, and following a wonderful qualifying, Alex Palou brought home the win, followed by Will Power and Pato O'Ward in 2nd and 3rd place. Ryan Blaney was the Winner in NASCAR, who were racing at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu cleaned up in the Superbikes at Donington Park. Lamborghini's dominated Snetterton with the British GT.

Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of the epic motorsport event from around the World. This week, we have a brilliant Formula 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone, a dramatic MotoGP in Germany, a tense Indycar race in Ohio, NASCAR racing in Ohio, Aussie Supercars, plus Superbikes at Snetterton. In the Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton was triumphant once again at the British GP, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris taking the other two podium places. The battle of the Ducatis continued with MotoGP in Germany, where Francesco Bagnaia took the win after the leader dropped his Ducati onto the track. Indycar was back in mid-Ohio, where Pato O’Ward fended off Alex Palou, taking the win after an intense dual. NASCAR were racing in a wet and windy city of Chicago, where Alex Bowman took the win. Storm Stacey then created a wet front at Snetterton with the Superbikes, making it so bad that the race was actually stopped half way through! Next week, we have the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, plus World Endurance Championships are back, Indycar, IMSA, NASCAR and World Superbikes at Donington Park!

On The Grid today … Mad Max is back!! We look at all the analysis of a controversial Austrian Grand Prix and celebrate British winners in F1, F2 and F3. Plus MotoGP from Holland where there was more Dutch disappointment. World Rally Championship with another win for the part timers. An Aston Martin win at Spa 24 Hours. And a wild ride for the NASCAR boys in Nashville.     It all looked like another weekend of plain sailing for Max Verstappen and Red Bull after he took pole for the Sprint race and cruised to an easy win before setting a stunning pole position time for the Grand Prix, a staggering 0.4 seconds faster than Lando Norris. Another Red Bull Ring bore looked on the cards until things slowly started to unravel …

On The Grid today we look back at a weekend full of tension at Barcelona but not a lot of racing along with the F2, F3 and F1 Academy news. Plus, an awful lot of racing as the Indycars pounded round the dramatic Laguna Seca Raceway Rain delays for both IMSA sportscars and the NASCAR boys who, wait for it, for the first time, raced on an oval with wet tyres! And we come home for a lovely weekend in the sunshine as the Touring Cars entertain at Oulton where the bodywork controversy rolls on … But first the news. The F1 seat saga rolls on as Alpine now emerge as a third choice for Sainz. While Sauber academy man Theo Pourchaire goes through more heartbreak and the Japanese Superformula becomes an all-Japanese affair.

On The Grid today we look back at a weekend that was all about sportscars! From big sportscars at Le Mans to little ones at Silverstone with Superbikes from Italy and BSB in Scotland. Plus Supercars from down under and an entertaining debut for NASCAR at the Iowa Speedway. Le Mans had awful weather Meanwhile the Caterham crew congregated at Silverstone! But first, in the news the FIA decide to bend the rules to allow a 17 year  old, who has yet to win an F2 race, to join the Grand Prix grid – when they wouldn’t do it for a 22 year old with 6 Indy Lights wins and 7 Indycar wins, plus our man, Fast Freddie Slater gets another hattrick in F4!

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of Motorsport events from around the World! In this episode, Tiff and Paul discuss the epic Formula 1 race in Canada, where Max Verstappen had a difficult race, but ultimately cruised to victory. Plus, nephew of Joey Dunlop, Michael Dunlop breaks his uncle's lap record at the Isle of Man TT. Jake Hill at BTCC in Thruxton, plus plenty to discuss on the upcoming 2026 regulations in F1, as the musical chair games begin! In the US, Jamie Chadwick is making the headlines with her maiden Indycar victory. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman give us a look back on a packed week of Motorsport! From the Formula 1 in China, to World Sports cars in Italy, WRC in Croatia, Indycar and IMSA in Long Beach, British Superbikes in Spain and World Superbikes in Holland, plus Talladega with NASCAR! This week, in our Formula 1 gossip, Christian Horner denies the claims from Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff about the possibility of Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes. Meanwhile, the Red Bull scandal continues! Is it being brushed under the carpet? Formula 1 were racing in China, where McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton locked out the front row for the Sprint Race. Red Bull's Max Verstappen came through to win both the sprint and the grand prix race. The second round of the World Endurance Championship took place at Imola, where 19 hypercars were racing. With multiple weather changes, the rain created yellow flags and safety cars, bunching the pack of cars together. In Croatia, 8 of the WRC cars were sending their cars across the terrain. Cadillac took 1st and 2nd at IMSA in California, where we also had Indycar on the Sunday in Long Beach. World Superbikes were racing in Holland, where Toprak Razgatlioglu stole the show again with an excellent story towards the end of the race. British Superbikes were racing in Navarro in Spain, where the Ducati bikes have a new sponsor. It was the Yamaha bikes that pulled through, finishing in the top 3, with Vickers finishing in 1st place. Finally, we had NASCAR in Talladega, where Tyler Reddick brought home the win in his Toyota. Next weekend, we have MotoGP in Spain. Indycar is back for another race, plus NASCAR at Dover Bowl. Formula E are racing in Monaco, plus the British Touring Cars are back racing at Donington! The British GT are also racing at Silverstone.

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another week's worth of motorsport events! This week, we have Formula 1 in Brazil, WEC in Bahrain, plus a nail biting end to the NASCAR season! In Formula 1, the future of the Sprint race is in question, with many people questioning it's existence going forwards. We had Charles LeClerc crashing in the formation lap, and lots of action throughout the race! With a close battle between Red Bull's Max Verstappen, and McLaren's Lando Norris. Verstappen managed to pip the British driver to the win in the end. Elsewhere, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was battling Red Bull's Sergio Perez right up to the end of the race, with Alonso clinching that third place on the grid. With three races to go, we head to Las Vegas next weekend! World Endurance Championships showed real quality in Bahrain, with an 8 hour race. With 12 LMP1 cars, Toyota claimed a dominant Win for the Championship finale, with drivers Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa. From one season finale to another. We had the Grand Finale of the NASCAR season. With Kyle Larson closing in for the win, he was pipped to becoming champion by rival driver, Ryan Blaney in his Penske Ford. Next weekend, we have MotoGP in Malaysia!

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! We have a busy week this week, from Formula 1 in Mexico, to WRC in Czech Republic, World Superbikes in Jerez, plus SuperFormula in Japan, MotoGP in Thailand, Aussie Supercars and NASCAR! Firstly, we wish Tiff Needell a very happy 72nd Birthday! The Mexico Grand Prix was a spectacle that left fans at the edge of their seats. In a nail-biting race, Verstappen emerged victorious. The WRC rally in the Czech Republic was a challenging test for the world's top rally drivers. In World, Superbikes, Alvaro Bautista took victory in a shortened Superpole race in Jerez, Spain. The Thailand Grand Prix in Buriram delivered intense battles and unforgettable moments. Jorge Martin, the rising star of MotoGP, clinched victory in an action-packed race. In the heart of Virginia, NASCAR fans were treated to an exhilarating race at the Virginia 500. The short track at Martinsville Speedway produced intense competition. Paul was also racing in a Endurance race in the EnduroKa at Brands Hatch too! An 8 hour long race with Vbox Motorsport, and was 60 laps off the leaders?

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! This week, we discuss IMSA in the USA, BSB at Brands Hatch, the Indonesian GP, plus NASCAR! The British Superbikes series made its thrilling return to the iconic Brands Hatch circuit, providing fans with a weekend of breathtaking racing action. The event featured nail-biting battles, unexpected turns, and some standout performances. Road Atlanta witnessed another spectacular year of IMSA racing in 2023. The event showcased the finest endurance racing on the North American circuit, with a multitude of teams and drivers vying for supremacy. Moto GP enthusiasts were treated to an extraordinary event at the stunning Mandalika International Street Circuit in Indonesia. This new addition to the Moto GP calendar quickly became a fan favorite, offering a unique and challenging track. Las Vegas Speedway once again played host to the thunderous roar of NASCAR engines. The event drew huge crowds and delivered non-stop excitement.