A Formula 1 podcast created by fans, for fans. Weekly F1 race previews and reviews, news, debate and chat with Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
In this episode, Chris and Stu discuss the mid-season driver swap at AlphaTauri. We analyze the decision to replace Nick de Vries and speculate on Daniel Ricciardo's return to the team. We discuss Red Bull's objectives and the potential benefits for both teams involved in the swap.As always we make predictions for the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix and dip into the inbox for your questions and contributions!
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F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Daniel Ricciardo | Hungarian GP | Hungaroring
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
In this episode we review the 2023 British Grand Prix. We're super pumped about McLaren's performance and how they've turned things around with their car upgrades. We'll break down their awesome showing in qualifying and the race, and chat about the variable order up and down the grid. We call out some iffy decisions by the stewards and talk about continued strategy blunders from Ferrari.
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | British GP | Silverstone
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
In our review of the Austrian Grand Prix we delve into the issues surrounding track limits and penalties, and come up with some unique solutions as drivers and fans express frustration with the lack of communication and inconsistent enforcement from the FIA. We analyse the performances of different drivers and teams, including Ferrari, Red Bull, and Aston Martin. Finally, we make our predictions for the upcoming race at Silverstone and discuss the storylines leading into next weeks British GP and read out your comments from the inbox. Listen now for insightful commentary and lively discussions about the current state of Formula 1.
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on in the word of Formula 1, review and preview races and offer up thoughts on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Austria | Red Bull Ring
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Has Ryan Reynolds taken over Alpine? Well… no. But he is part of an interesting new investment group taking a stake in the team. We discuss what it could all mean for the Alpine, as well as confirmation of a new team application for 2026, some interesting comments on the application process from the FIA president and ever exciting budget cap updates, plus a look ahead to the sprint weekend in Austria, our predictions and your questions from the inbox.
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Austria | Red Bull Ring
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Chris and Tom discuss Max Verstappen's impressive win at the Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth in a row and sixth this season. With a 69-point lead over his teammate Sergio Perez, Verstappen's level of dominance is almost untouchable. The hosts also touch on Fernando Alonso's performance, who finished second, the closest finish to Verstappen all season. But the discussion doesn't stop there. The hosts dive into the inconsistency of stewarding and penalties in Formula 1, and the need for more consistent and quick application of penalties. Tune in to hear their thoughts on these topics and more.
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Canada | Montreal | Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
We look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix this week and discuss last weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans. We dive into the new and varied field of hypercar teams and manufacturers and what F1 can learn from WEC in attracting new entries as well as improving the experience for us, the fans. There are also a few personnel changes to recap and the potential impact of forest fires on the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Le Mans 24hr | WEC | World Endurance | Antonio Giovinazzi | Toyota | Peugeot | Cadillac | Hypercar | LMP2 | NASCAR | Garage 56 | Canada | Montreal | Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In this episode, we discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including another great qualifying and the race itself. We take a look at the fairness of penalties given during the race and discuss the use of DRS in Formula One. We also dip into the inbox to answer a question about what makes a good race circuit and discuss the possibility of Red Bull winning all the races this season.
Find out about Tom's charity hike with his business to support The Sick Children's Trust.
More info on that here: donate.tomking.uk
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Spanish GP | Catalunya | Le Mans 24hr
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
One of the greatest Monaco qualifying sessions ever? Who read the weather best during the closing stages? Did Aston Martin throw away a win for Alonso? Will they ever be competitive with front running teams with Lance Stroll in one of their seats?
Answers to all this and more, plus a look ahead to the Spanish GP this weekend, and answers to your questions from the inbox
Find out about Tom's charity hike with his business to support The Sick Children's Trust.
More info on that here: donate.tomking.uk
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Monaco | Spanish GP | Catalunya | Indy 500
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
This week we discussed the unfortunate cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to heavy rain and flooding, and how it affects the upcoming races. We also had a lively debate about the potential return of the A1 Grand Prix and shared our thoughts on various storylines to watch out for in the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. All that plus the usual predictions and your questions from inbox.
Plus, also find out about Tom's charity hike with his business to support The Sick Children's Trust.
More info on that here: donate.tomking.uk
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Emilia Romagna | Monaco | A1 GP | Indy 500
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In this weeks episode, we look at recent comments from Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, the pressure on Otmar Szafnauer after the teams poor start to the season and rumours of a potential sale of the team to an American company, as well as Renault’s wider position as a team owner and engine supplier in F1. We also look ahead to Imola, the upgrades most teams will be bringing and changes to the qualifying format, plus our predictions and your questions from the inbox.
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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom , Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!
F1 | Formula 1 | F12023 | 2023 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Williams | George Russell | Alpha Tauri | Pierre Gasly | Yuki Tsunoda | Sergio Perez | Aston Martin | Alpine | Fernando Alonso | Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hulkenberg | Oscar Piastri | Logan Sargeant | Nyck DeVries | Emilia Romagne