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Episode OverviewThe 2026 Formula One season brings the biggest rules overhaul in over a decade — and we have the perfect guest to break it all down. Host Diane Bortoletto is joined by Simone Scanu, co-founder of real-time F1 data and telemetry app Formula Live Pulse, and co-host Ciara Gillan for a deep-dive pre-season debrief covering Bahrain testing, Ferrari's jaw-dropping engineering innovations, the new hybrid power units, and who's already in trouble before lights out in Melbourne.Whether you're a die-hard fan or still wrapping your head around Active Aero and Overtake Mode, this episode has everything you need to know heading into the 2026 season.In This EpisodeFerrari's secret weapon — the revolutionary exhaust-mounted wing and why other teams can't just copy itBahrain testing results — who impressed, who struggled, and what it actually tells usHonda & Aston Martin's testing nightmare — battery vibration issues and a troubling mileage deficitThe 2026 power unit explained — 50/50 hybrid split, the removal of the MGU-H, and what Lift & Coast means for racingBoost Mode vs Overtake Mode — what's the difference and how will drivers use them strategically?Is the Adrian Newey era at Aston Martin already over?Cadillac's debut season — the only team alongside McLaren and Ferrari to field two race-winning driversMax Verstappen — why you can never count him out, no matter the carWilliams — missed Barcelona but showed up in Bahrain. What should we expect?Rookie watch: Isack Hadjar vs. Arvid Lindblad — from six rookies in 2025 to just one in 2026Drive to Survive Season 7 — is it getting too staged? The team shares their honest takeAustralian Grand Prix logistics — Middle East conflict, freight rerouting, and what's at stake for the season openerAGPC shoutout — the corner named after Laura Müller and Hannah Schmitz to celebrate International Women's DayCreator shoutout: ☕ Coffee Corner Motorsport on YouTube and Instagram — Terry Widdows is using Formula Live Pulse telemetry data for his analysis this season. Go follow him!Key Stats from TestingTeam and Estimated Test MileageFerrari / Mercedes: 20,000+ kmRed Bull (4 power units): 10,000+ kmAudi: ~5,000 kmHonda / Aston Martin: ~2,000 km ⚠️The Ferrari Innovation BreakdownFerrari showed up to testing with two standout engineering moves:The 180° Rear Wing — Instead of tilting open a few degrees like a traditional DRS flap, Ferrari's rear wing rotates a full 180 degrees, creating a dramatically larger gap to reduce drag. They've confirmed it won't appear in Melbourne but is likely targeted at low-downforce circuits like Baku and Monza.The Exhaust Wing — A small piece of bodywork positioned just behind the exhaust redirects exhaust gases through the rear wing to manage airflow. A similar concept was used in 2010 before being banned. Ferrari's implementation is nearly impossible to replicate because it's intrinsically tied to the dimensions and positioning of their bespoke gearbox differential. Other teams would need to rebuild their entire gearbox — a 2–3 month process — to attempt it.According to Motorsport.com, Ferrari may have as much as half a second advantage over the field.The 2026 Power Unit & Energy System — Simply ExplainedThe 2026 regs bring a 50/50 split between combustion and hybrid power, making energy management more critical than ever before.What's gone: The MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit – Heat), which recovered energy from exhaust gas flow. It was highly effective but enormously complex.What's staying: The MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic), which recovers energy under braking.The result: Drivers must Lift and Coast (ease off the throttle before braking zones) more than ever before to recharge the battery. This could paradoxically increase on-track battles, as drivers lifting early will allow following cars to close up on the straights.Boost Mode — A traditional engine map that's always been in F1. Drivers can deploy extra power whenever they choose, at their own risk of draining the battery.Overtake Mode — New in 2026, this replaces DRS. It can only be activated when within 1 second of the car ahead and provides an additional 0.5 megajoules of electrical power. Strategic deployment is everything — use it at the wrong point on a circuit and you'll arrive at the next straight with zero battery support.As Simone puts it: "It's like Fast and the Furious — pressing two buttons for a huge boost. But use both at once and you'll have nothing left to defend."Team-by-Team SnapshotFerrari — Strong reliability in testing (same engine used in both Barcelona and Bahrain). Engineering innovations hint at a genuine title challenge. Ferrari fans, it might finally be time.Red Bull / Max Verstappen — New in-house Red Bull Powertrains engine. Max ran 10,000+ km across four power units. Never write him off. As Zach Brown once said, he's the horror movie villain who just keeps coming back.Mercedes — Top of the mileage charts at 20,000+ km. Reliable, prepared, and watching everyone else carefully.Aston Martin / Honda — The biggest concern heading into Melbourne. Only 2,000 km completed due to battery vibration issues causing failures. Adrian Newey's car also appeared aerodynamically unstable on track. The team has admitted the problem exists; whether it's solved by Australia is unknown.Audi — New to the grid as an independent power unit supplier. Completed around 5,000 km in testing — significantly more than Honda but with visible battery depletion issues (watch the Audi onboard: mid-straight RPM drops are alarming).Williams — Missed Barcelona entirely as the car wasn't ready, but showed up well in Bahrain. Simone expects a performance similar to 2025, when Williams finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship with two podiums.Cadillac — Complete unknowns, but they arrive with the only driver pairing outside McLaren and Ferrari that features two race winners. Watch this space.Racing Bulls — Home to the grid's only true rookie in 2026, Arvid Lindblad. Paired with Liam Lawson. Racing Bulls has shown it knows how to develop rookies (see: Hadjar, Lawson). Expect growing pains, flashes of brilliance, and a steep learning curve.Drive to Survive Season 8 — Worth Watching?The team has watched several episodes and the verdict is mixed. The consensus: it feels increasingly orchestrated and less spontaneous, with key moments either missing or staged. Ciara notes that the Williams-focused episode leaned heavily on Carlos Sainz's storyline at the expense of other narratives. Di is frustrated that as a real fan, she already knows what happened — and Netflix's retelling doesn't always match reality.Still worth a watch for newcomers to the sport. Just don't expect season one.🌏 Australian Grand Prix — Status UpdateThe Australian GP is confirmed to be going ahead as scheduled. Due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East (Dubai and Qatar airports disrupted), Formula One freight and personnel are being rerouted through Asia and the United States. Logistics are complicated — keep an eye on updates closer to race week.Australian GP Corner Named After Two Women in F1The Australian Grand Prix Corporation has named Turn 6 at Albert Park after Laura Müller (Race Engineer, Haas / Esteban Ocon) and Hannah Schmitz (Head of...

This week on Away We Go Podcast, Di sits down with Ciara Gillan — co-founder of Formula Live Pulse and now a regular voice on the show for the 2026 season.You’ve heard Ciara on race recaps. You’ve heard her talk strategy, telemetry and team politics. But this episode is about her.From asking “too many questions” during races (Simone’s words) to co-building one of the most data-rich second-screen experiences in Formula 1, Ciara’s journey into the sport is refreshingly modern — and unapologetically curious.How Curiosity Built an AppCiara didn’t grow up glued to sports channels. She knew Formula 1 was there — always hovering in the background — but access was limited. It wasn’t until she started watching regularly with her partner (and Formula Live Pulse co-founder) that the questions really started.And they didn’t stop.Those questions exposed a gap: fans wanted deeper context, clearer data, and access to the conversations happening behind the broadcast. That curiosity became Formula Live Pulse — an app delivering:Live telemetryFull team radio transcriptsRadio playbackTyre and pit strategy dataFantasy league featuresPulse Picks (vote your driver of the race)Community chat during sessionsCoverage of F2, F3 and F1 AcademyWhat began as “stop asking me questions during the race” evolved into a global platform serving fans who want more than the TV feed.Ciara talks candidly about building the app, expanding it beyond F1, and why she’s proud of what it’s becoming.Ferrari, Carlos & Underdog EnergyIf Ciara has to pick one team? It’s Ferrari. Always.She knows it’s complicated. She knows the anxiety is real. But that love-hate relationship is part of the identity Ciara Gillan interview - Feb 2….As for drivers:She’s drawn to Oscar Piastri’s humility and composure.She admires Charles Leclerc’s self-critical honesty.And she has a particular soft spot for Carlos Sainz — not just the charm, but the “racing brain.”Ciara is fascinated by drivers who think strategically, who understand the bigger picture mid-race. It’s not just speed that impresses her — it’s intelligence under pressure.Beyond F1: The FilmmakerOutside of Formula Live Pulse, Ciara is a filmmaker and producer based in Berlin.She studied film, worked across animation, visual effects and audio, and now runs a production company developing projects between Ireland and Germany. One of her recent short films, The Head On Him, is currently streaming on Disney+ — a milestone she speaks about with quiet pride Ciara Gillan interview - Feb 2….At heart, she’s a writer. Fiction. Crime. Stories she’s still mulling over, waiting for time to sit down and write properly.There’s something fitting about that — a strategist in racing and a storyteller off it.The Final ThreeCiara’s answers tell you a lot about her:Race she’d attend: Miami — for the energy, the spectacle, the atmosphere.Destination she’d visit (non-race): Japan. Culture, food, language — the full immersion.Driver she’d holiday with: Lewis Hamilton. Elegant, curious, layered.She’s interested in what’s beneath the surface — in people as much as performance.Why This Conversation MattersCiara is analytical, ambitious, creative and opinionated — exactly why she works so well on race recaps.This episode gives you context for the voice you’ll be hearing all season.And if you’re watching the 2026 season with Formula Live Pulse open on your second screen, now you know the story behind it.Listen now, subscribe, and get ready for a big season ahead.Formula Live PulseApp: Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share---Are you going to Melbourne for the Grand Prix? Everything you need to know in my Melbourne Grand Prix Travel Guide hereIncludes insider tips at the track, best places to eat, a list of great roof top bars and awesome day trip suggestions and reasons to stay longer - download it here (free)Think you know F1? Prove it. Play AlongAway We Go Podcast Formula 1 Prediction Tracker – register now and get your podium finishers in at least one hour before qualifying.---Connect with us at Away We Go PodcastInstagram: @awaywegopodcastYouTube: @AwayWeGoPodcastTikTok: @awaywego.podcastLinkedIn: away-we-go-podcastFacebook: awaywegopodcastThreads: @awaywegopodcastWebsite: awaywegopodcast.comEmail: hello@awaywegopodcast.com

This week, Away We Go Podcast sits down with Luke West, editor of the brand-new Pole Position magazine - a 2026 grand prix season and Australian Grand Prix preview.We talk about Luke’s career and how he came to be the editor a new print Formula 1 magazine in Australia.He also shares how he witnessed history watching Ayrton Senna win a rain-washed Adelaide Grand Prix, how he was a proud member of the Gerhard Berger fan club, being at the biggest sporting event by attendance in Australian history, and is personal goal of attending the triple crown of motorsport.Luke is a lifelong motorsport fan who has deep roots in Australian motorsport media. He was editor of Australian Muscle Car for nine years and a writer for Auto Action. He's also co-written and project managed books including Formula One Down Under: Australian Grand Prix History, Australia's Greatest Racecars, Immortals of Australian Motor Racing, and Supercars: the Holden vs Ford era.Connect with LukeWebsite: lukewest.com.auInstagram: @lukewest25Pole Position MagazineBe sure to check out Luke's brand-new Pole Position magazine - your essential 2026 grand prix season and Australian Grand Prix preview guide, out 24 Feb.TRAVELAre you going to Melbourne for the Grand Prix? Everything you need to know in my Melbourne Grand Prix Travel Guide hereIncludes insider tips at the track, best places to eat, a list of great roof top bars and awesome day trip suggestions and reasons to stay longer - download it here (free).Connect with us! Away We Go PodcastInstagram: @awaywegopodcastYouTube: @AwayWeGoPodcastTikTok: @awaywego.podcastLinkedIn: away-we-go-podcastFacebook: awaywegopodcastThreads: @awaywegopodcastWebsite: awaywegopodcast.comEmail: hello@awaywegopodcast.com#f1podcast #australianF1podcast #f1magazine #newf1magazineaustralia #polepositionmagazine #lukewest #diannebortoletto #awaywegopodcast #bestf1podcast #bestf1podcastaustralia #f1travel #f1travelpodcast #formula1 #formula1magazine #lukewestauthor #lukewesteditor #f1journalist #F1writer #travelwriter

Inside the F1 Exhibition, Dianne Bortoletto chats with Nicole Piastri, Oscar Piastri's former high performance coach Kim Keedle, F1 Academy Drivers Avia Anagnostiadis and Joanne Cicconte, and the producer of the F1 Exhibition.The F1 Exhibition is held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre until April. https://f1exhibition.comDownload my free Melbourne Grand Prix Travel Guide hereIncludes insider tips at the track, best places to eat, a list of great roof top bars and awesome day trip suggestions and reasons to stay longer - download it hereYou’ll find more photos and videos on the Away We Go Podcast social media channels:YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | ThreadsOr drop us a line at hello@awaywegopodcast.comYour support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episodeFormula Live PulseApp: Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts #f1travel #travelwriter #f1creator #f1writerWe'd love to hear from you! You can email us hello@awaywegopodcast.com and follow us on social mediahttps://www.instagram.com/awaywegopodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@AwayWeGoPodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@awaywego.podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/away-we-go-podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/awaywegopodcast/https://www.threads.com/@awaywegopodcast

Formula 1 and motorsport journalist and podcaster Matt Clayton has worked in F1 for close to 30 years. He pioneered Formula 1 podcasting back in 2010 before, erm, everyone became a podcaster. Matt sits down with Di and his thoughts about the 2025 F1 season, McLaren’s papaya rules, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and of course Oscar Piastri.He also shares stories of Bernie Ecclestone’s tactics to control interviews and the incredible headlines he generated around the country for two days, sitting down with Daniel Ricciardo and interviewing the voice of Formula 1, Murray Walker.You can listen to Matt Clayton and co-host Michael Lamonato on Fox Sports Pit Talk Podcast .I hope you enjoy our conversation.#abudhabigp #abudhabiF1 #F1wdc #worlddriverschampionship #landonorrisF1champion #LandoNorris #oscarpiastri #mclaren #F1podcasts #murraywalker #maxverstappen #papayarules #kimiantonelli #lewishamilton #ferrarif1 #f1drivers #redbullf1 #mercedesF1 #mattclayton #murraywalker #bernieecclestone #danielricciardo Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels:YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokHelp shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous:https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.comYour support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthostsAPQPssiNAAXBvsj6kTU5

No yellow flags, no safety cars and no contact. The final race of the 2025 Formula 1 season was tense, because of what was at stake, but also quite boring as far as race action goes.With Australian Oscar Piastri trailing championship leader by 16 points, his McLaren team mate Lando Norris, cinching the title was going to take more than pure race craft. Oscar needed a miracle, “a Bradbury”, especially with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen also in striking distance trailing the lead by 12 points.Max took pole position in Abu Dhabi and finished the race on the top step, enough to secure second in the F1 World Drivers Championship. Piastri, who qualified in third, did a mega over take in lap one, passing his team mate to take and hold second position. All Norris needed to secure the WDC was third place, which he accomplished.Dianne Bortoletto is joined by Ciara Gillan from Formula Live Pulse and together they unpack the final 2025 race, celebrate Lando Norris’ win and catch up on the news of the week which has seen a change in drivers on the grid.#abudhabigp #abudhabiF1 #F1wdc #worlddriverschampionship #landonorrisF1champion #LandoNorris #oscarpiastri #mclaren #skysportsF1commentary #F1TVcommentary #maxverstappen #kimiantonelli #georgerussell #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #ferrarif1 #f1drivers #redbullf1 #mercedesF1 #cadillacF1App: Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share#F1telemetry #formulalivepulse #f1livepulse #f1app #f1dataapp #F1driverschampionship #fiadocuments @liveF1dataSend us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels:YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokHelp shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous:https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.comYour support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts2dtSmbP0Q0BeyGSNUnHS

Late braking, fastest laps, pole positions and a sprint win at the Qatar Grand Prix saw a welcome return to Oscar Piastri’s top form. However, in the main race, McLaren failed to pit both drivers on lap 7 of 57 when a safety car was deployed, when every other car on the grid did pit. To add complexity to race strategies, it was mandated that the maximum a tyre could be used for was 25 laps, making Qatar a mandatory two-stop race. McLaren’s failure to pit under safety car effectively handed Max Verstappen the win, in a race that had Oscar on pole and Lando qualify P2. It was a disaster class in race strategy. Dianne Bortoletto is joined by Ciara Gillan from Formula Live Pulse and together they unpack the McLaren costly mistakes, again, talk about Ferrari’s woes, and also sing the praises of Carlos Sainz, who finished the race with his second podium for the season. Di also was in Melbourne for the F1 Exhibition launch, which is well worth going to, Book at https://f1exhibition.com/. And it’s HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY to the podcast! One year of weekly episodes! Thanks so much for listening. With just one race to go, Abu Dhabi, it’s still a three way fight with Lando Norris 12 points ahead of Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri is a further 4 points behind Max. It’s all to play for and the championship could go to any one of them. #qatargrandprix #qatarf1 #mclarenfail #LandoNorris #oscarpiastri #mclaren #skysportsF1commentary #F1TVcommentary #maxverstappen #kimiantonelli #georgerussell #lewishamilton #charlesleclerc #ferrarif1 #f1drivers #redbullf1 #mercedesF1 #cadillacF1 #sergioperez  App: Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed  f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share #F1telemetry #formulalivepulse #f1livepulse #f1app #f1dataapp #F1driverschampionship #fiadocuments @liveF1data Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

The Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix has kept the World’s Drivers Champion wide open after both McLaren’s were disqualified after the race because the rear skid plates under the car were less than 9mm in depth. Dianne Bortoletto is joined by Ciara Gillan from Formula Live Pulse and together they break down the race, the championship, and what needs to happen for Oscar Piastri or Max Verstappen to beat Lando Norris in the Drivers Championship. They also talk about Ferrari’s woes, Lego’s pink Cadillac and Cadillac’s hopes, and they congratulate the winner of F1 Academy. Di also recounts an uneasy encounter with an actor when she was in Vegas. Max finished first ahead of Norris, and in third was George Russell in the Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli crossed the line in fourth place but with a 5-second penalty for a jump start placed fifth, behind Oscar Piasti who was promoted to fourth. None of that mattered because after the race Lando and Oscar were both disqualified scoring no points, promoting George Russell to second place, Kimi Antonelli into third, and awarding Max Verstappen with 25 points. Lando Norris, currently leading 24 points ahead of McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri, who is tied on 366 points with Max Verstappen, but Piastri sits higher on the leaderboard with 7 race wins to Max’s 6 this season. In a strange twist, the disqualification plays in Piastri’s favour with a smaller gap to championship leader Norris. With just two races and one sprint to go, it’s still a three way fight and the championship could go to any one of them. Uber Ride Share Ad with Valtteri Bottas: https://youtu.be/xVhRm0eJ4A4?si=5kcTalJtqG42Hn-D #lasvegas #f1drivers #mclarenDSQ #disqualifiedmclaren #LandoNorris #oscarpiastri #mclaren #skysportsF1commentary #F1TVcommentary #maxverstappen #kimiantonelli #georgerussell #redbullf1 #mercedesF1 #cadillacF1 #Valtteribottas #uberrideshare #sergioperez #zhouguanyu App: Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed  f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share #F1telemetry #formulalivepulse #f1livepulse #f1app #f1dataapp #F1driSend us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

Chris Holding is the owner of Palm Seven Films, a production company that creates content for brands and broadcasts. He is one of the most experienced sports broadcasters in the country.  Chris has worked with every major UK broadcaster including BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 as well as ESPN, IMG, NewsCorp, Discovery and more.And in Australia, Channels 7, 9 and 10 and he’s worked on every major sporting code you can imagine including three years full-time in Formula 1 plus more, the World Rally Championship, Grand Slam Tennis, the English Premier League, the Olympics, the Paralympics, amongst others.Di sits down with Chris to talk about his incredible career, his time in Formula 1, working on a documentary with Lewis Hamilton during his GP2 campaign, Singapore Rocks, and Drive to Survive and much more. Chris was also the producer of the most epic Formula 1 montage, the ITV Farewell Montage after ITV’s three-year broadcast rights tenure ended with F1. It features so many F1 drivers who are lip syncing and dancing, including a young Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel, David Coulthard, Michael Schumacher, Felipe Massa, Rubens Barrichello, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Raikkonen, and more. Plus team bosses Jean Todt, Jackie Stewart, Ron Dennis, and others, F1 media personalities the late Murray Walker, Martin Brundle, Ted Kravitz, and others, team personnel, crew, catering, and a whole lot of track action and cinema-worthy crashes. There’s even a clip of Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone who look like they are having an argument! Posh and Becks even make an appearance. There’s a link below to check it out. WATCH the F1 ITV Season Ending Montage 2008, My Chemical Romance by The Black Paradehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXl1658Qg4M I hope you enjoy our chat. You can connect with Chris Holding on Instagram or follow him on LinkedIn. #chrisholding #palm7films #f1broadcaster #itvfarewellmontage2008 #mychemicalromanceF1 #mychremicalromanceF1driversSend us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

The Formula 1 Sao Paolo Grand Prix in Brazil delivered plenty of action on the track and the results have upset the Australian apple cart. McLaren’s Lando Norris drove an impeccable weekend in both the sprint and grand prix, qualifying on pole and finishing on the top step of both. While Norris fans are joyous, Piastri fans are deflated after a DNF in the sprint and 10-second time penalty in the race where he finished fifth. Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes has his highest finish ever in the race, Max Verstappen charged with another super-human performance to finish on the podium, and it was a disaster for Ferrari with a double DNF. Where does this leave Piastri’s championship hopes? And for the first time in Australia, we were treated to a choice of F1TV commentary or the usual Sky Sports commentary team. Which did you prefer?Jason Beste, former chef with the Mercedes F1 Team, joins Di to chat about all the action. Hear about Jason's career and his time working in Formula 1 in episode 7. #saopaolof1 #brazilf1 #f1brasil #f1saopaolo #braziliangrandprix #brazilgrandprix #LandoNorris #oscarpiastri #mclaren #skysportsF1commentary #F1TVcommentary #maxverstappen #kimiantonelli #georgerussellSend us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

Stephen Corby is one of Australia’s leading motoring journalists, who “very occasionally gets to cover F1, and wishes he could do so more often”. Sitting down with Di, Stephen recounts the weekend with Nicole Piastri and the surprising things she said about Oscar, his interviews with Mark Webber, the Monaco Grand Prix and how he ended up in a jacuzzi with a Euro pop star, and witnessing the utterly unbelievable “crash gate”.Stephen describes in detail the sheer exhilaration of driving the Ferrari F80 and what it was like to be a passenger in the world’s only two-seater Formula 1 car, an experience that completely changed the way he views F1. A little longer than our usual episodes, there are just so many good stories told by Australia’s most entertaining motoring journalist, Stephen Corby. I hope you enjoy our conversation.You can follow Stephen Corby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephencorby/ #stephencorby #f1journalist #australianmotoringjournalist #twoseaterF1car #twoseaterminardiF1car #crashgate #filipemassa #fernandoalonso #oscarpiastri #2021F1driverschampionship #maxverstappen  #minardi2seater #nicolepiastri #monacoF1 #FerrariF80 Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

Ay caramba! The 20th race of the 24-race season, the Mexican Grand Prix, was thrilling and exhausting in equal measure. So much action on the track, and lots of off-track excursions too. Lando Norris scored the grand slam in Mexico City at the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix; pole position, he led every lap, and he convincingly won, putting him the lead in the World Drivers Championship by the narrowest of margins, just one point. Oscar Piastri has been battling with the car for the last three grands prix and finished in 5th after qualifying in 7th, but showed the Piastri fight that we haven’t seen so much of in recent times. Piastri did seven overtakes in the race, more than any other driver (if you exclude the team orders switch back between Antonelli and Russell). There’s also a fight in the Constructors Championship for the coveted second spot, which Ferrari clinched, now ahead of Mercedes by just one point. Ollie Bearman in the HAAS scored the team’s highest ever finish, almost making Di cry (seriously, she wells up). And Monique is back after being away unwell for the past two weeks, and has news to share. The championship battle is on, and you can bet that the last four races are going to deliver an exciting end. Who will be crowned World Drivers Champion in the 2025 Formula 1 season?#MexicoF1 #MexicanGrandPrix #LandoNorris #oscarpiastri #mclaren #skysportsF1commentary #kymillman #olliebearman #carlossainz #maxverstappen #kimiantonelli #georgerussellApp: Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed  f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share #F1telemetry #formulalivepulse #f1livepulse #f1app #f1dataapp #F1driverschampionshipSend us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

Austin, Texas, race 19 of the 24-race F1 season saw Max Verstappen take pole and win both the sprint race and the main race. With two McLaren DNFs in the sprint, thus scoring no points, Max is closing in on the World Drivers Championship, just 40 points behind Oscar, and 26 points behind Lando. Monique is unwell this week and Di is joined by Formula Live Pulse co-founder Ciara Gillan, an Irish national living in Berlin. The business and life partner of Simone Scanu who was our guest on Episode 39. Di and Ciara chat about the Austin race, the double McLaren DNF, Max’s championship charge,  and both are willing Oscar on for the final five races. The championship battle is on, and you can bet that the World Drivers Champion in the 2025 Formula 1 season is going to be hotly contested. Formula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. With a new desktop version as well as mobile, it’s powered with real-time data, including live timing, pit stop and tyre strategies, telemetry, team radio, race control messages, live driver and constructor standings, AI and features personalisation. There’s also post-race analysis like an overtake tracker, lap-by-lap positions, session data archive and more.Try it for free for 7 days - no credit card needed.  Download it and try it for yourself - f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&pcampaignid=web_share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f1livepulse/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formula-live-pulse/posts/?feedView=all#F1telemetry #formulalivepulse #f1livepulse #f1app #f1dataapp #ciaragillan #austingp #austinF1 #oscarpiastri #maxverstappen #landonorris #mclaren #F1driverschampionship Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

It might have been a non-race week, but that doesn't mean Di and Mon didn't have plenty to talk about. There's been sad news from the Hamilton family, some feel-good news coming from the Haas camp, and some rather surprising views as far as Lando Norris is concerned. Join us for a quick chat about all that's been happening in the F1 world this week before we get back to regular race programming post-Singapore.Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

It defies belief, but this weekend's qualifying in Baku brought out not one, not two, but SIX red flags. History has been made, and not for the right reasons. Despite the carnage in setting the grid, the race was relatively uneventful after the opening lap. Though we did see some less familiar faces gracing the podium steps, which we're always here for.While we definitely had our eyes on the interval times in that DRS train that nobody could get off, we also kept an eye on things outside the circuit. Baku is a city that has interested us for a long time, and we looked into some of the things you can do there. Apparently, you can visit a carpet museum shaped like a rolled-up carpet, and, if you're a regular Anthony Bourdain, there are plenty of places you can go to try traditional dolma or qutab.Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

What is the one question you would ask an F1 driver if you were interviewing them for a story? Nico Hulkenberg, Jack Doohan, Zhou Guanyu and Gabriel Bortoleto have all been interviewed by lifestyle reporter and F1 journalist Reilly Sullivan, who is our special guest on this week’s episode. Any aspiring F1 journalists out there, this episode is for you - Riley gives some tips on how to become a F1 journalist, with Di and Mon chiming in, drawing on their experience as journalists.Reilly has theories about Jack Doohan’s future that he shares and we chat about Cadillac and their driver line up.Riley shares stories about how he got his big break in Formula 1, what it was like interviewing the drivers and what it was like to be a part of the paddock at Singapore, Qatar and Melbourne. Di also puts him on the spot asking for his 1-2-3 predictions for Baku next week. You can follow Reilly Sullivan on Instagram @reillyjosephsullivan  and see his work on his website www.reillysullivan.com/f1  #nicohulkenburg #haasF1 #jackdoohan #zhouguanyu #gabrielbortoleto #f1journalist #reillysullivan #formula1journalist #f1reporter #lifestylejournalist Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

We thought last week's DNF at the Dutch Grand Prix was quite the talking point, but it seems it was just the warm-up for this week. Yet again, we've got plenty of Maclaren happenings to talk about. But that gossip isn't to be outdone by Stefano Domenicali's outrageous claims, or news of what Daniel Ricciardo is up to next.And, if you've got a touch of Italophilia, stick around until the end for discussions about Monza, Milano, and some of the most delicious regional meals you can find there.Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

The Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort certainly delivered a thrilling race. As Monique describes it, flags, failures and firsts. From the high of all highs seeing Oscar Piastri extend his lead of the F1 World Drivers Championship, to the low of lows with a double DNF for Ferrari and that championship-ending mechanical failure for Lando, The Netherlands F1 Race had it all. The home boy hero, Max Verstappen, finished second along with a first-timer on the third step, adding a mega feel-good factor to an action packed race. #DutchGP #ZandvoortF1 #netherlandsF1 #DutchF1 #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #IsackHadjar #MaxVerstappen Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

Greg Rust—better known as Rusty of Rusty's Garage and Australian Grand Prix racetrack commentary fame—has plenty of stories to tell. He regales Di and Mon with tales of getting to know the 'real' Liam Lawson, interviewing Mark Webber right before he took to the championship fight, and Nikki Lauder meet-ups (unfortunately, not with him).There's even a bit of unexpected Lando praise from the trio, and some speculating as to what Bottas and Ricciardo might get up to next #whatsnext You can listen to Rusty's own podcast at:https://open.spotify.com/show/1BuWwOowPe1nPTnYv0F07rhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rustys-garage/id1355538998https://www.instagram.com/thrusta1/Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts

Did you spot any F1 drivers on summer holidays? Di and Mon have cyber stalked all the F1 accounts to see how the drivers are spending their time off. Sardinia comes out as the top destination for F1 drivers. Di shares some of her Sardinian insights along with an island paradise a bit closer to home that has beaches that are just as stunning. Mon has tried bumping into F1 drivers during Euro Summer to no avail, and Di relives memories of meet some Australian F1 drivers. #f1summerbreak #f1holidays #formula1drivers #F1superyachts Send us a textSupport the showYou’ll find more photos and videos on the And Away We Go F1 Podcast social media channels: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok Help shape the future of the podcast. I’d love your feedback in this 2-minute survey and you can remain anonymous: https://forms.gle/k9tYuwsf7xg2ooSp6 Or drop us a line at andawaywegoF1podcast@gmail.com Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast listening app, we might even read out your review next episode.#Formula1 #F1 #F1podcast #Formula1podcast #FormulaOne #bestf1podcast #australianF1podcast #femalef1podcast #femaleF1podcasthosts