Christian checks in with Betty from the Las Vegas strip to look ahead to this weekend’s potentially title-deciding Grand Prix. They answer all your questions about the race, the spectacle of Vegas and how much manhole covers will play a part this year. We also chat to McLaren’s 2025 F1 Academy driver Ella Lloyd about her career so far and how she chose driving over potential careers in skiing and showjumping. #f1 #podcast #formulaone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're joined by Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu to get to know the man behind their huge climb up the grid in 2024. As well as hearing about the changes he's made to get the drivers and crew "singing from the same hymn sheet" we learn about his love of rock climbing, rugby and the English town of Loughborough. He also discusses the "mixed emotions" as Haas get ready to say goodbye to Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg and welcome the "very exciting" line-up of Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman at the end of the year. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're joined by BBC 5Live's pit lane reporter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow to hear about her time in F1 and some pretty interesting theories about where the 2025 driver line-up could end up. Along the way she explains how her recovery from a stroke in 2022 has seen her take determination, inspiration and support from the Formula One world to re-learn how to read and write, and eventually make her way back to the paddock. There's also time for Jennie to tell us her "most embarrassing moment" in F1 involving Colin Farrell and answer some listener questions about how to work in Formula One. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Betty and Christian go through the big talking points from a chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. From wild track conditions to a disqualification and Max's "best race yet" (and Lance Stroll's formation lap antics) it all made for a pretty memorable race, which looks to put the drivers' title battle to bed. But with three races to go, where could the constructors title end up and how much of a boost has that double podium given Alpine as we head towards to season finale? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a special episode of The Fast and The Curious we visit the Red Bull factory. As the F1 season heats up, we visit the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes to see how the team stays at the top of their game. After bumping into Yuki Tsunoda, a look at the trophy room and a watch of pit-stop practice we hear from pit crew members Calum Nicolas, John Caller, and Sam Vincent about what it's like in the heat of the moment. They discuss how they all joined the team, what Max and Checo are like on race day, and most importantly who is in charge of the garage playlist. #podcast #formula1 #interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Betty, Greg and Christian assemble to go through the big talking points from a "blockbuster" of a Mexican Grand Prix. As Lando keeps his title fight alive, the team discuss if Verstappen was 'dangerous' and if he can rely on talent rather than on-track aggression. They also look at Ferrari's unstoppable form and where it could taken them, and at the other end of the spectrum where a pretty tough weekend for Sergio Perez leaves his future at Red Bull. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're joined by one of the most experienced journalists in the paddock to find out what it's like to get to know the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, and what happens when the world's biggest pop star collides with F1. During his time in Formula One, Andrew Benson has worked at circuits all over the world and has an amazing story for pretty much all of them. Betty and Greg cover some serious ground with him from how he builds trust with the drivers and teams across the grid, to the outrageous tale of Red Bull boss Helmut Marko's run-in with a mafia don. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Betty is joined by Christian (and his hat) direct from Austin to go through all the action from the 2024 US Grand Prix from controversial penalties to dramatic championship battles. They also discuss where this season's incredible rookies could end up in 2025, what Ferrari's amazing form could do to both titles and celebrate the return of safety car driver Bernd Mayländer. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*Although the topic is discussed in full, this episode was recorded before it was confirmed that Liam Lawson would replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB* Betty and Christian open the phone lines for listeners to offer up their thoughts, feelings and questions on the F1 season so far. Reports of Daniel Ricciardo leaving the sport is a huge talking point, so who better to dive into the topic and how the Honey Badger might be feeling than Australian Danny Ric superfan (and qualified psychologist) Mica? Plus we land on a listener-generated nickname for Oscar Piastri, create a new F1 anthem and find out why a listener has been pulling F1 merch our of a skip. Anyone interested in a place in Williams' early career programmes can apply here: https://www.williamsf1.com/careers/early-careers YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian and Betty discuss the big talking points from the Singapore Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen and his mouth vs. The FIA, Max Verstappen vs. Lando Norris and absolutely nobody vs. the safety car. We also take a look the speculation of Daniel Ricciardo being on the verge of leaving the sport, and keep an ear out for some Kylie-based easter eggs on behalf of our very own Paddock Princess. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg and Christian step away from the track to look at how you get started in a career in F1. They're joined by Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles and Wind Tunnel Engineer Christina Sullivan, who recently graduated from one of the team's education programmes, to explain how opportunities for the next generation or engineers, communications officers and everything in between are closer than they might think. Along the way they discuss some of the "highest highs and lowest lows" James has faced in his career and hear about Christina's incredible route into the sport! Anyone interested in a place in Williams' early career programmes can apply here: https://www.williamsf1.com/careers/early-careers This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg and Christian assemble as soon as the chequered flag falls to discuss THAT crash, a McLaren masterclass and how we're staring down the barrel of one hell of a season finale. They also look at how Williams put themselves back on the championship map (and left a fan on Alex Albon's car), figure out if Ollie Bearman has made F1 history and take a moment to admire some new vehicles in the Fast & Curious garage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After being announced as an Alpine driver for the 2025 season, Jack Doohan chats to Greg Christian and Betty about his journey to Formula One. From the stress and dedication of getting to this point in his career, to workshopping his poses for the F1 2025 opening titles and finding out why he was never going to make it in any other sport we really get to know the Australian rookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg, Betty and Christian dive into all the action of the Italian Grand Prix. From Ferrari's pace and McLaren's teamwork, to Kimi Anontelli's F1 arrival and Greg's blossoming love for Charles Leclerc we cover everything you need to know from Monza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg, Betty and Christian are joined by McLaren's Racing Director Randy Singh as they all digest that win for Lando in Zandvoort and if they can keep it up for the rest of the season. We also get an insight into McLaren's position swap in Hungary, updates on Lando and Oscar's starts and find out why Randy and team boss Zak Brown are now the proud owners of orange capes. Plus, the team take a closer look at Logan Sargeant being dropped by Williams and answer your questions about his replacement Franco Colapinto. As always, get in touch with any thoughts feelings and questions - we're @fastcuriouspod on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Christian, Greg and Betty moments after the chequered flag in Zandvoort to discuss the big talking points from the Dutch Grand Prix. How did McLaren get so fast? Could Lando realistically close down Max in the drivers’ championship? And how cheeky was Lando’s “simply lovely” radio comment? Everything you need to know about the headlines from the race, and Christian opens up his F1 cubby-hole to bring you something you might have missed. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lia Block has a catch up with Betty ahead of her fourth F1 Academy race of the season in the Netherlands They discuss the challenges of juggling education, having social life while trying to stay at the top of her game and the importance of keeping feminism alive in the world of motorsport. She also answers listener questions about her favourite F1 drivers and gives us a fascinating insight into driving the world famous banked corners at Zandvoort. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The host of Channel 4's F1 coverage Steve Jones joins the gang to discuss the out-of-the-blue phone call that got him into the sport and his love affair with F1 ever since. Along the way Steve tells Greg, Betty and Christian about his time in the paddock, not wanting to get too close to the drivers and a WILD nickname one of the team principals has for him. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the F1 2024 season is on pause for the summer break, Greg is joined by very good friend of the show former F1 driver and Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok to pick apart the action so far. From predictions and highlights they discuss all the big talking points of the year so far and take us inside the mind of driver look for a team thanks to Karun's fascinating insight. They also answer listener questions about Karun's expertise in track-building, which leads to a fascinating conversation about the personal journey he's been on developing India's first international karting track. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of the biggest driver announcements of the season more than meets the bar for an emergency episode. Christian is joined by Carlos superfan Rach to go through the F1 world's reaction to Carlos Sainz's move to Williams for 2025. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
leo li
very good.
Brad Watts
congratulations guys, amazing achievement, love the podcast, you guys are sooo good together.