Formula Fun with Jay & Sinead

In our latest episode, we look back at the Japanese GP, celebrating Antonelli's record-breaking win, discussing how the new regulations are affecting the drivers, and Jay giving Sinéad a little history lesson on why Suzuka is so awesome! Our Formula Fun Fact is especially nerdy today, and play along with Quizifying to see if you can get the answers right! We so appreciate all the support so far, please keep listening, watching, and tell all your friends!Beep beep🏎🎧🏁00:00 Celebrating Kimi Raikkonen's Win02:48 The Dynamics of Team Relationships05:54 Technical Insights on Car Performance08:48 Understanding F1 Terminology: Box Box11:48 The Impact of Safety Cars14:32 Analyzing Driver Safety and Regulations17:10 The Thrill of Suzuka: A Driver's Perspective19:50 Exploring Track Corners and Their Names23:07 Introduction and Family Life23:30 The Legendary Rivalry of Senna and Prost27:25 Impact of the Four-Week Break on Teams30:18 Team Dynamics and Future Predictions34:06 Race Predictions and Reflections37:00 Quizifying and Fun Facts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a non-race week, there's still loads to talk about with 2 huge breaking news stories in the world of F1 this week. Still a newbie to the sport, Sinéad asks Jay about some of the things she still doesn't quite understand - and if you're new to the sport, maybe they're things you'd like answered as well! We look ahead with our predictions for the race this weekend in Japan, and finish with a classic round of Quizifying and a Formula Fun Fact from Jay! Oh, and Happy 30th Birthday Alex Albon! 🎂Beep beep 🏎🚩🏁00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:11 Understanding Overweight Cars in F104:58 Driver Weight and Performance06:56 Brake Bias and Driver Control10:16 Race Schedule Changes and Implications15:09 Team Dynamics and Recent Resignations22:03 Christian Horner's Future in F122:46 Max Verstappen's Nurburgring Controversy25:25 Verstappen's Future Racing Plans26:24 Celebrating Alex Albon's Birthday27:09 Previewing the Japanese Grand Prix28:30 New Livery Designs in F129:06 Guess the Driver Game31:57 Quizifying and Fun Facts34:51 Predictions for the Japanese Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last weekend was the China GP - and it was some race for one race!Some didn’t finish, some didn’t even start, and for one teen from Italy, it was a weekend for the history books!We unpack the most interesting and dramatic happenings of the weekend and keep evolving in our answer to the question - are the new regulations the worst thing to happen to F1? Max Verstappen seems to thing so!As ever, we round up with Quizifying and our Formula Fun Fact.Keep sharing, liking, listening, and if you’re enjoying these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE and tell your friends!Beep beep🚩🏁🏎️*We had some technical difficulties recording this week - please forgive us for any lagging or unclear moments. We’re a very young podcast and we are still figuring it all out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lights of Formula 1 2026 have finally gone out! [And for the newbies, that's a good thing!] The Australian GP was jam-packed with highs, lows, and everything in between. From the home driver's shock crash before the race EVEN STARTED, to a record number of overtakes, Jay and Sinéad have plenty to talk about!We finish out, as ever, with our predictions for the next race in China, Formula Fun fact, and Quizifying 🤓Please listen, subscribe, like, and share - get the word out about Formula Fun! Beep beep 🏎🚩🏁00:00 Introduction to the Season01:12 Overview of the Australian Grand Prix13:56 Race Dynamics and Strategy18:07 Final Thoughts and Predictions20:07 The Impact of Overtakes on Race Excitement21:55 The Evolution of Overtaking Skills in F123:49 The Role of AI in Modern Racing27:54 Driver Performances and Rookie Highlights33:12 Explaining Race Regulations: VSC and Lapping38:39 Driver of the Day and Race Reflections41:49 Lando's Ambitions and Quotes42:41 Race Predictions and Qualifying Results45:40 Formula One Bingo and Predictions for 202648:14 Understanding Sprint Races in Formula One51:12 Predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix54:04 Formula Fun Facts and Quizifying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drive to Survive is BACK for Season 8!This is Sinéad’s first time watching as a proper fan, and Jay hasn’t even seen it yet! So, is it worth watching?We think yes - even if it’s just to refresh your memory before the REAL season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend!🏎️🚩🏁Beep beep00:00 Introduction to Drive to Survive Season 806:00 Key Highlights and Missed Stories from Season 812:04 The Evolution of Team Principals18:09 Final Thoughts on Drive to Survive24:29 The Absence of Key Drivers in Drive to Survive30:04 The Impact of Team Leadership Changes37:47 Final Thoughts on Drive to Survive and F1 Season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINALLY…It’s race week!Our final predictions for the race are here - who’ll be first, who’ll be last, and who are the wild cards?As ever, our Formula Fun Fact uncovers some interesting F1 history, and Quizifying puts our knowledge to the test!If you’re new to Formula 1, this is the perfect guide to the new season, Jay keeps us on track and Sinéad asks all the questions you probably want the answers to.🏎️🚩🏁Beep beep00:00 Excitement for the New Season06:06 Celebrating Female Representation in F111:59 Predictions for the Australian Grand Prix21:55 Understanding the Formula One Weekend Structure27:33 Top Five Predictions: Who Will Dominate the Race?36:06 Fun Facts and Trivia: The History of F1 in Australia42:14 Closing Thoughts and Predictions Recap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well this was a fun one!Testing for the 2026 season is officially OVER and the next time we see the cars and drivers on track will be in Melbourne at the first Grand Prix of the season! In this episode we recap and review last week’s testing, giving our FINAL FINAL FINAL predictions for the weeks ahead. Some great questions lead to discussion about the famed Abu Dhabi 2021 event, and with the imminent return of Drive to Survive, we ponder - is F1 still a competitive sport, or is it for entertainment…?As ever, we round out with Quizifying and our Formula Fun Fact [which driver had the shortest F1 career of all time? I bet you don’t know this one!]Thanks always for your support, keep sending in questions, listening, liking, subscribing, following and sharing. We appreciate it so much!Beep beep🏎️🚩🏁00:00 Introduction to the New Season01:16 Ferrari's Strong Start and Hamilton's Reflections02:45 Yuki Tsunoda's Career Update05:27 Changes in Starting Procedures07:34 The Impact of Abu Dhabi 202113:22 Competitive Spirit vs. Entertainment in F115:57 Testing Roundup and Team Performances28:19 McLaren's Strategy and Driver Dynamics30:40 The Papaya Rules and Driver Dynamics35:47 Red Bull's Performance and Strategy38:26 Ferrari's Impressive Testing and Innovations43:36 Mercedes and the Competitive Landscape46:12 Predictions for the Upcoming Season49:27 Formula Fun Facts and Quizifying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Formula Fun podcast, hosts Jay and Sinead discuss the recent testing sessions in Formula 1, sharing insights on team performances and strategies. They delve into the topic of gender diversity in the sport, exploring the challenges faced by female drivers in reaching Formula 1. The episode also features fun facts and quizzes related to the teams and drivers, making for an engaging and informative listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Testing, testing, is this thing on?Last week was the first round of testing in Bahrain, and so much happened that we couldn’t even fit it all into one episode!We look at each team - what did they nail? Where did they fail? Who’s riding high?…and who’s in trouble?With lots to come next week, including a meeting with the FIA to discuss possible changes to the new regulations just WEEKS before the first race, keep tuning in to stay informed!And Jay has a very interesting theory behind the uptick in Hamilton’s performance - nothing is off the table for the 2026 season.Please like, listen, subscribe and share to help us keep building momentum!Beep beep🏎️🚩🏁 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While waiting for the last few liveries to be revealed, there’s a lot of other things that Jay and Sinéad have to discuss!Questions such as…What is a cost cap and how does it work?How does Haas’ new partnership with Toyota affect their upcoming season?Is Lewis Hamilton really dating a Kardashian?!As ever, listen along for Quizifying at the end, and see how many you can get right!Subscribe, Share, Listen, Like, Lights out and away we go!Beep beep🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 4 of Formula Fun!Well, the pre-season Shakedown has happened, and there’s plenty to dissect. [If you want to know what a Shakedown is, listen to episode 3!]We analyse team performances from Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Alpine, Hass, Cadillac, and Audi.What’s that? “Where is Williams?!” you ask? We get to that too, and there are some pretty wild theories out there!Also, Daniel Ricciardo is making a return to Formula 1! Hooray! Not exactly in the way that you might expect though. Listen to find out more!As ever, we sign off with our Formula Fun Fact, and Quizifying. How many can you get right?Listen, like, subscribe and share - every interaction makes a huge difference!Beep beep🏎️🚩🏁00:00Introduction to the Shakedown Test03:02The Secret Shakedown: Testing and Reliability06:04Mercedes: The Team to Beat08:22Ferrari's Performance and Strategy11:15McLaren's Testing Insights14:27Red Bull's Engine Decisions and Challenges17:17Haas: A Strong Showing19:14Aston Martin's New Direction24:17Alpine's Comeback Attempt27:31Audi's Entry and Performance30:19The Disintegration of Red Bull's Empire31:45Cadillac's Debut and Learning Curve33:22Williams' Strategic Absence from Shakedown35:23Rumors Surrounding Williams' Performance36:44Pecking Order Predictions for the New Season38:30Daniel Ricciardo's Return to Formula One40:15Michael Schumacher's Health Update41:00Formula One's Environmental Impact42:31Quizifying: Fun Facts and Trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s part 1 of the pre-season team reviews! In this episode, we cover Alpine, Audi, Ferrari, Haas, Mercedes, and Red Bull.What do we think of their new liveries?What even IS a livery?How do we fancy their chances this season?With so many changes coming, can anyone really guess how the season will go? Probably not, but we’re going to give it a go anyway.As always, we finish with Quizzifying - how many can you get right?Listen, like, subscribe and share - we really appreciate every interaction!Beep beep🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s that? It’s the sound of engines revving up for the 2026 season of Formula 1!This upcoming season is ESPECIALLY exciting because so many of the rules are changing. They’ve basically shredded the rulebook, doused it in gasoline, set fire to it, and thrown it out the window.Jay and Sinéad here to talk you through it all! [mostly Jay]We coverAerodynamicsEngine TechnologySustainable FuelsDoesn’t that sound very technical and interesting?So, how do we think these big changes going to translate to the track? You’’ll have to listen to find out…And as ever, we finish with a new round of Quizzifying - play along and see how many you get right!Beep beep🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Start your engines, Formula Fun episode 1 is here! We are Jay and Sinéad, one of us is a die-hard day 1 F1 fan, and the other one is Sinéad, who watched Drive to Survive by accident and now she’s an addict. We both love the sport in our own way, and we’re excited to share that love with all of you, talking about our favourite F1 moments, drivers, teams, and our predictions for what looks to be a veeerrrrrry exciting 2026 season, with huge changes on the way! We talk with passion in our hearts, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.At the end of each episode, each of us will quiz the other on their F1 knowledge - Jay, the seasoned pro, who maybe doesn’t know as much as he thought, Sinéad the fast-learning rookie!So give us a chance, give us a like, a listen, click the subscribe button!beep beep 🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Formula Fun, meet Jay and Sinéad, your new hosts!We want you to get to know us a bit better before we ‘Lights Out’ on the 2026 season. You’ll hear about how we met…romance was involved! Kinda.We know and love many of the Formula 1 podcasts already out there, but we are so excited to give it a go ourselves and maybe give a few fresh takes on what’s happening, and embrace Sinéad’s fellow Drive-to-Survivers. Weekly episodes will include the usual Race Predictions, News Updates, Reviews etc etc but also the really important stuff, like who delivered that week’s most unhinged radio message.We’ll add in new features as we go, but something you can already look forward to is Sinéad’s weekly Formula Fun Fact - this week, it’s about the Don Juan of the race track, Fernando Alonso!We welcome listeners of all ages and stages, whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never seen a race in your life!Please like, subscribe, share, and come on this chaotic race with us!Beep beep! 🏎️🏁🚩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get when you cross an F1 nut from Jersey with an F1 nutjob from Belfast? Formula Fun of course! We’re a new F1 podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. Hop in as we chat, gossip, learn and challenge each other alongside the 2026 season. Rookies and Drive-to-Survivers welcome! Hosted by Jay & Sinead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.