Inside The Piranha Club - A Formula 1 Podcast

Ben and Mark discuss the likelihood of Christian Horner’s return to F1 and how the former Red Bull Racing team principal is still a target for Alpine. There is no doubt that Mercedes' Toto Wolff has enjoyed an easier ride without Horner being in the paddock. Plus they discuss the upcoming Miami GP and ask if Apple are doing enough to promote their F1 coverage.

Ben, Bec and MMB discuss Kimi Antonelli title credentials as he moves ahead of George Russell in the championship standings and whether or not Max Verstappen really could leave the sport at the end of the year. Plus, the team react to Ollie Bearman’s 190mph smash and question if the FIA need to step in and change the rules.

Bec, Ben and MMB dive into Max Verstappen’s controversial decision to kick out a journalist from his media session. The full details behind the latest outburst from the Red Bull driver. Also, Ben identifies a unique opportunity for people’s ashes, plus the team discuss Fernando Alonso’s latest arrival.#F1 #RedBull #MaxVerstappen #Alonso #JapanGP

Ben, Bec and MMB dive into your Formula One questions in this Q&A special episode. What’s really going on at Aston Martin? Where has all the freight gone en route to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia? And can Lewis Hamilton still win a record-breaking eighth world title this season?Plus, in true Piranha Club fashion, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns — from funerals to fireworks, and even which circuits they'd choose to have their ashes scattered.Sharp insight, paddock gossip, and a healthy dose of chaos — just as you'd expect.

In this episode of the Inside Piranha Club F1 Podcast, we break down the biggest stories from the Chinese Grand Prix, including Kimi Antonelli’s incredible Formula 1 victory that stunned the paddock.We also discuss growing frustration among F1 drivers over the latest FIA rules, and whether the sport is heading in the right direction.Plus, a brand new feature debuts on the show – Ben’s One-Minute Rant, where Ben delivers his fastest and fiercest take on the biggest issue in Formula 1.Topics include: • Kimi Antonelli’s Chinese GP win • Driver criticism of F1 regulations • The future of Formula 1 racing rules • Introducing Ben’s One-Minute RantPerfect for fans who want Formula 1 race reactions, F1 debate, and in-depth F1 podcast discussion.

Get ready for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix as the Inside the Piranha Club podcast previews all the key storylines from Shanghai. We break down the talking points, from Mercedes’ dominance, why Max Verstappen has bought a Nintendo and discuss Chinese carmaker BYD, who is reportedly contemplating joining the F1 grid.

The 2026 season roars into life at the Australian Grand Prix, and there’s no shortage of stories to unpack. In this episode of Inside the Piranha Club, we dive into George Russell’s victory, Ferrari’s costly strategy blunder and pick apart Aston Martin’s miserable start to the new campaign. Plus, Ben gives his positive verdict on Formula 1’s new rules after their first real test in Melbourne. What did we learn from the season opener? Bec, Ben and MMB break it all down.

Will Aston Martin make it to the start line of the Australian Gran Prix as it begins its crucial Honda partnership in 2026?In this episode of Inside the Piranha Club, we assess the future of Aston Martin as the team builds toward its crucial 2026 works partnership with Honda. With fresh questions already emerging at the start of the season, what’s gone wrong on day one — and what does it mean for the team’s long-term ambitions?We also examine a growing geopolitical risk facing Formula 1: what happens if instability forces the cancellation of key Middle East races such as the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix?From power unit politics to the financial and calendar consequences, we explore how global events could shape the immediate future of Formula 1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Bec & Ben return from a spell in the pits and heading for new horizons. As F1 returns from the summer break, they discuss the season so far, who will win the title and can Williams keep on impressing? They also get stuck into ‘silly season’ and have their say on Cadillac’s driver choice for 2026. Plus, where is Christian Horner going?

We look back at the Mexico City Grand Prix and Sergio Perez's first lap crash. Bec thinks it's curtains for the Mexican racer while Ben is not so sure and says he reckons he's in that Red Bull for 2024 - but for how long. Bec triumphs Lando Norris' best drive in F1, while Ben has a word of caution about hopes of Mercedes comeback. We preview the Brazilian GP and YOU CAN WIN A GUENTHER STEINER T SHIRT.

We are back! And we are talking about the US Grand Prix in Austin, where Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified due to the thickness of the planks underneath their cars (get your heads around that, new F1 fans!). We were both in Austin and discuss all that, plus McLaren’s resurgence and look ahead to this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.

In our first episode of Inside the Piranha Club, we rip into Toto Wolff after he wrote off this year’s challenger before the first race. We get upset because Ferrari have let us all down again. How Fernando Alonso has finally got it right. And how McLaren got it all wrong. Plus, how Alpine don’t really matter and why a ‘spy’ could scupper Max Verstappen’s romp to the title.

The lights are almost out on a brand-new Formula 1 season and we are sinking our teeth into it. Ben, Bec and Mark break down all 11 teams on the grid - from reigning champions McLaren to the ambitious challengers at Ferrari, the resurgence story at Red Bull Racing, and the favourites, Mercedes. Plus the evolving picture at Aston Martin, Alpine, Williams, RB, Audi, Haas and newcomers Cadillac.Who’s nailed the regulations? Who’s sandbagging? And who might surprise the paddock? Bold predictions, spicy takes, and championship calls - it’s all on the table.

Preseason testing isn’t just about lap times, it’s about intrigues, politics and throwing other teams under the bus!In this episode of Inside the Piranha Club, Ben and Bec welcome F1 business insider, Mark Mann-Bryans to the team, as they expose the politics shaping the 2026 Formula 1 grid: sandbagging secrets, technical loopholes, and the quiet power plays between Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, and the FIA. Who’s really fast? Who’s playing games? And who’s already winning the political war before lights out?Sharp analysis. No PR spin. Just pure F1 paddock politics.

He’s done it! Lando Norris is the new F1 world champion. Ben and Bec have watched the 26-year-old’s career closely over the years so provide insight into his maiden world title. They also discuss if this was Max Verstappen’s best season so far and what of Lewis Hamilton’s strange comments at the end of the race?

Bec is in Abu Dhabi for the final race of the 2025 season as Lando Norris looks to win his first world title. The British driver looked good in FP1 and FP2 but can he get the job done? Ben assesses whether - if he were to win - this would be Max Verstappen’s best title win? It’s all to play for the in the Middle East as all eyes are on F1.

Just what’s going wrong with McLaren?! The team admitted it made a mistake in the Qatar GP as Max Verstappen won again to take the title race down to the wire. Lando Norris still leads the title race, but he’s now just 12 points ahead of the reigning world champion. Ben and Bec discuss McLaren’s approach and wonder if they will change tactics ahead of the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi.

As the title fight reaches the climax, Ben and Bec discuss how Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will slug it out. Plus, they react to Adrian Newey’s shock appointment as Aston Martin’s team principal. Does this mean the end of the rumours liking Christian Horner to the team? And what’s really going on with Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton?

Ben predicted another twist in the tale and he was right as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are both disqualified from the Las Vegas GP for a rules infringement. With Max Verstappen winning in the desert it means the top three title protagonists are separated by just 24 points with it all still to play for with just two races and a sprint remaining! And Lewis Hamilton’s time at Ferrari keeps getting worse. What does it all mean for the 7-time world champion?

Could Lando Norris end Max Verstappen’s title hopes this weekend with a win in Sin City? And what about those incendiary comment from Ferrari’s chairman towards the team’s drivers? There’s plenty to discuss in this week’s episode as Bec and Ben preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix - a race that take place on the streets around the city’s famous Strip and its most prominent resorts and landmarks.