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Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast

Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast
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Welcome to Paddock Project, the podcast where Formula 1 meets the high-stakes world of racing, business, and innovation. Host Tiggy Valen dives into the latest headlines, post-race analysis, and the power plays shaping the sport on and off the track. With over one million downloads, Paddock Project explores groundbreaking technologies, transformative sponsorships, billion-dollar media empires, and the strategies driving motorsport’s future. Through interviews with drivers, team members, and experts, Tiggy uncovers the pivotal decisions and projects that make F1 a global force at the intersection of performance, progress, and power. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject!
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What a wild weekend in Baku...! Join Tiggy to dive into Carlos' big podium, McLaren's woes, and whether Max Verstappen is in championship contention after all.Watch the video version on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tiggy catches up with F1 Academy rookie Alba Larsen at the Dutch GP to discuss all things F1 Academy. From teammate rituals to the pressures of being the youngest on the grid, Alba opens up about the realities of competing on this stage. Forgive the background noise!Watch the video version on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Tiggy to dive into the drama in Monza... from Papaya Rules and Max's dominant performance to the big news from Gasly, Ricciardo, and Herta. Lots to debate!Watch the video version on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Tiggy to recap the incredible Dutch GP in person! From the fan experience and the racing chaos to F1 Academy, Zandvoort gave us a lot to cheer for (and also be depressed about). F1 is so back.Watch the video version on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
A roundup of all the headlines you may have missed during F1's summer break, plus reactions to the (likely) incoming announcement of Checo Perez and Valtteri Bottas driving for Cadillac. Stay til the end for a Dutch GP Preview. Tiggy will be at the Dutch GP in person!!!Watch the video version on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Logistics make the F1 world go round. It's a year-round, 24-race global affair – and DHL moves it all, from cars to cutlery. We dive into what that takes with Head of Global Motorsports Logistics Paul Fowler, and Trackside Operations Manager Giorgia Tirabassi. From making sure the cars get on track and fielding panicked team calls post-crash to navigating world affairs and pioneering sustainable logistics technologies, DHL is arguably F1's most important partner.Watch the video interview on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What does it really take to train the fastest women in motorsport? Dr. Emma Ross, co-founder of The Well HQ and lead physiologist behind the F1 Academy Driver Development Guide, joins us to unpack the science. We dive into the key physiological differences between male and female athletes, how those impact training and performance, and what it means for developing the next generation of female drivers.Dr Emma Ross is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of The Well HQ, a consultancy dedicated to changing the system around women and girls in sport, fitness and wellness. With a career as a scientist, researcher, and practitioner, Emma was involved in the development of several breakthrough initiatives around women’s physiology and psychology in sports. She was the Head of Physiology of the English Institute of Sport for ten years, and led the sports scientists supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Rio 2016.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hungary, aka "Monaco without walls," lived up to its name but we still had plenty of excitement thanks to Lando and Oscar's divergent strategies and some midfield standouts. Tune in to chat all things Ferrari, Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull, Gabi Bortoleto's stellar drive, Aston Martin's renaissance, and more. Happy silly season!Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Spa is a classic for a reason, and it gave us a good show. Rain, teammate championship battles, a Max sprint victory, a vintage Lewis drive, and more. Plus a quick Hungarian GP preview as we head into next weekend!Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The first half of the F1 season is in the books... so what just happened? From unexpected flops to surprise glow-ups, I'm breaking down the biggest moments, dynamics, and driver performances that defined the year so far. Also tune in for some of the latest headlines.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Christian Horner is out... so what happens now? In this episode, Tiggy unpacks the shockwaves from Horner’s firing and what it means for Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s future, and more.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
RAIN ALWAYS DELIVERS! So much to discuss, from Lando's dream Sunday and Nico Hulkenberg's maiden podium to whether Oscar's penalty was fair... Could Nico's dominance bore fans? Why was the cooldown room so awkward?Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Where to begin...?! Tiggy is joined by Emily Selleck, senior writer for Motorsport. Austria delivered a show. They thank McLaren for letting their drivers race, discuss the Max/Kimi incident, Ferrari upgrades, Yuki's seat, George's contract, Williams' disaster, and much more.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tiggy's answering all your questions about the NYC premiere, the movie, whether it treats women fairly, and much more... Thank you Marriott Bonvoy for the experience of a lifetime at the premiere.Substack articleWatch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What a race in Canada! Formula 1 returns with an incredible show. From the late-race McLaren incident and Mercedes' dominant double podium to Max and George's continuing beef... Plus some thoughts on the 2026 F1 calendar.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Back with a shorter episode from my new LA setup! This week we’re talking Lance Stroll’s lingering wrist injury, Cadillac’s driver rumors, Max’s hypothetical race ban, and Yuki’s future. Plus, some fun sponsor news and a quick Canadian GP preview, including the infamous Wall of Champions and my hot takes for the weekend.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nine out of twenty-four races down... Is the FIA trolling Red Bull? Did Max do that on purpose? Why didn't Aston Martin have a reserve driver? What about the Ferrari team orders? Should Isack Hadjar be in the Red Bull seat? Lots to discuss in the world of Formula 1 this weekend...Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tiggy sat down with Lia Block in Miami to discuss all things Netflix and what a second season in F1 Academy means.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Tiggy to break down all the was the Monaco Grand Prix IN PERSON! We dive into the experience and the racing –– everything from the Red Bull Energy Station and garage, broadcast BTS, Lando's incredible weekend, whether or not the two mandatory pit stops made a difference, and much more.The biggest thank you to Pepe Jeans, Alice, and Red Bull for making this weekend so special.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, Tiggy sits down with Lou McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, for a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s stunning new livery debuting in Monaco. Tiggy and Lou dive into the strategy, storytelling, and collaboration that brought the look to life. Plus, Lou shares how McLaren approaches partnerships like OKX, why livery design matters more than you think, and what it’s like leading marketing at a team currently dominating both championships.Watch the video episode on YouTube.Shop Paddock Project's Sunday sweats collection here.As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Oracle: https://oracle.com/PADDOCKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Yes, starting a race from a deep position (in a good car) gives that extra focus to pass as many cars as possible. But, does a driver starting in 4th have any less motivation to pass what's in front of him? The issue is that the cars in front of the fourth place starting position are the fastest on the grid. This makes moving up extra difficult compared to starting deep, with a good car because of a penalty.
it's always K-Mag's fault.
Incredible, Thanks girls♥️