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Grand Pricks

The Grand Pricks of Formula 1

Issy and Nav, lifelong Formula 1 fans, are forcing their best friend Reem to watch F1. She can’t tell a Red Bull from a Haas—but that’s about to change. We’re taking you along for the ride, as we give her a motorsport education like no other! Expect unhinged live reactions, chaotic debates about who really deserved the podium, and all the context you didn’t know you needed to keep up. So buckle up as we tackle the 2025 season. Grand Pricks was Highly Commended for Best Sport Podcast at the

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1:50:20

The Commercialisation of F1: Racing’s Big Business...

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2025/06/24

Last week, Nav sparked a question during our Canadian GP recording: why does McLaren, a family-friendly brand, carry a Velo sponsorship when tobacco advertising is banned? That question kicked off this episode of Grand Pricks.We dive into Formula 1’s commercial evolution, from its roots as a nationalistic sport fuelled by engineering pride, through the tobacco-fuelled sponsorship boom of the late 60s, to Bernie Ecclestone’s reign turning F1 into a global entertainment powerhouse. Was Ecclestone a

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1:02:51

Canadian GP: Mercedes Redemption, Norris’s Big Crash,...

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2025/06/17

This weekend, Formula 1 returned to North America for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, and after a break last week, the drama was back in full force.Lando Norris faced an unfortunate DNF after an intense battle with teammate Oscar Piastri, attempting to overtake for P4, while Mercedes had their long-awaited redemption arc, as George Russell secured the team's first win of the 2025 season. His rookie teammate, Kimi Antonelli, clinched P3, becoming the third-youngest driver to ever stand on an F1

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1:19:47

How F1 Safety Evolved: A Look at Formula 1's...

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2025/06/10

Behind the glamour and glory of Formula 1 lies a history forged by danger, heartbreak, and loss. Since its inception in 1950, the sport has delivered moments of brilliance, as well as devastating tragedy. For decades, drivers raced at the limit, knowing that a single crash could end not just a career, but their life.In this episode of the Grand Pricks podcast, we take a deep dive into how safety in F1 has evolved across the decades, from an era where fatalities were unfortunately routine to the

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1:27:14

Spanish GP: Verstappen hits back at Russell Drama &...

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2025/06/02

Hola! This weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona delivered plenty of drama both on and off the track. A technical directive targeting flexi-wings was enforced, expected to hit McLaren hard. But the Papaya squad had other plans. They dominated the weekend with a double podium: Piastri clinched his fifth win of the season, and Norris followed closely in P2.Verstappen had a strong start in his Red Bull and went for a bold three-stop strategy. But late in the race, chaos struck. The safety car hit

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1:18:07

Monaco GP: Norris Snatches Pole, Leclerc's Home...

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2025/05/26

It’s the Monaco Grand Prix, where glitz, glamour, and chaos collide on one of the toughest circuits in F1. This year brought even more spice with the FIA enforcing a two-stop rule for the first time in Monte Carlo history.Local hero Charles Leclerc looked set for a fairy-tale weekend, but it was Lando Norris who stole the spotlight, snatching pole in qualifying and converting it into a flawless race win. Oscar Piastri joined the action on the podium in P3, while Leclerc still gave his home crowd

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1:17:55

Imola GP: Verstappen Back on Top, Ferrari’s Recovery...

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2025/05/20

We’re kicking off the first race of the European triple-header with the Imola Grand Prix! Or should we say Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix? Honestly, we’re still not totally sure what the difference is.This weekend brought the drama. Qualifying on Saturday saw two big crashes – Yuki Tsunoda in the Racing Bulls and Franco Colapinto, whose debut for Alpine didn’t quite go as planned. The race didn’t disappoint either, with a virtual and a full safety car shaking things up, when Esteban Ocon and home-hero

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How the 2022 F1 Regulations Changed the Game

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2025/05/12

The Grand Pricks podcast is back with another deep dive – and this time, we're unpacking the ever-evolving world of F1 regulations. For all the new fans out there, we’re breaking down why these rules change, how often, and who’s calling the shots behind the scenes.In this episode, we zero in on the major regulation overhaul of 2022 – complete with a special ‘Reem-friendly’ analogy to make it all click – and explore how those changes have reshaped car performance and shifted team dominance. Are these

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1:37:25

Miami GP: Antonelli Breaks Records While Hamilton...

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2025/05/06

This week on the Grand Pricks Podcast, we’re diving into all the chaos and controversy of the Miami Grand Prix.From Saturday’s sprint race, where 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli made history as the youngest driver to take pole, to Lucky Lando Norris clinching a surprise sprint race win, the weekend delivered on every front. McLaren came out strong with two double podiums as Oscar Piastri secured his third consecutive win at the Miami GP, followed by teammate Norris in P2.Meanwhile, it was a rough ride in

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1:25:12

Formula 1 Tyres Explained: Compounds, Strategy and...

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2025/04/28

Just because there was no F1 race this weekend doesn’t mean The Grand Pricks podcast is taking a break. We’re back with another deep-dive episode — and this time, we’re talking all about tyres (even if Reem isn’t thrilled about it).In this episode, Nav and Issy take Reem — and you — through the history of F1 tyres, the different types used in every race, how they’ve evolved under changing regulations, and how they factor into driver and team strategies. It’s everything you need to know to get up to

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1:09:30

Saudi Arabian GP: Piastri leads championship &...

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2025/04/23

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix took place this weekend and it did not go down without any drama. Although Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen went head to head after a thrilling qualifying, a five-second penalty handed Piastri the win, putting him at the top of the Driver’s Championship standings. Charles Leclerc also secured Ferrari’s first podium of the season, while Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in red continued.In this episode, we give you our live reactions to the race, including the moment that Saudi

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1:24:18

Bahrain GP: Piastri’s Second Win & Red Bull Drama

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2025/04/15

The Bahrain Grand Prix went down this weekend—and what a race it was! With driver penalties, a surprise safety car, strategic gambles, and thrilling overtakes, the first night race gave us lots to talk about!In this episode, we’re giving you our live reactions from the race, along with a breakdown of the biggest storylines: Could Red Bull be at risk of losing their star driver Max Verstappen? Is it time for Lewis Hamilton to stop making excuses for underwhelming performances? Plus, Alpine finally

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1:02:36

Japanese GP: Verstappen's Victory and Tsunoda's...

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2025/04/08

The Grand Pricks podcast is back, and this week we’re breaking down the Japanese Grand Prix! It was another painfully early start for us in the UK, and while the race itself wasn’t the most exciting, we still bring the chaos (and the sleep-deprived energy) you’ve come to expect.We dive into McLaren’s questionable strategy calls, take a look at who’s creeping closer in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, and ask why Red Bull still hasn’t sorted out that cursed second seat. And of course, we

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1:20:43

Chinese GP: McLaren's Triumph, Ferrari's Fail and...

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2025/04/08

The second weekend of the 2025 F1 season gave us no time to breathe, with a packed schedule of sprint, qualifying, and the race in Shanghai. But even after the chequered flag waved, the drama didn’t stop.In this episode, we break down all the key moments from the weekend—qualifying surprises, sprint chaos, and our live reactions to the race. We also dive into the biggest storylines shaping the season so far: Liam Lawson’s rough start with another zero-point finish, the never-ending curse of the

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Australian GP: McLaren Dominates, Ferrari Disappoints...

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2025/03/17

The wait for the 2025 F1 season is finally over, and the first race was definitely one to remember. Extreme weather conditions made for a thrilling wet race, packed with crashes, safety cars, and dramatic strategy changes.In this episode, we break down all the best moments from qualifying and the race, including Anthony Hamilton comforting Isack Hadjar after his heartbreaking formation lap crash, Lewis Hamilton’s hilarious back-and-forth with his engineer, and Kimi Antonelli proving himself as the

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1:08:20

Drive to Survive: Villains at RedBull, Lando No Wins,...

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2025/03/12

Last week, we promised you the Grand Pricks podcast wouldn’t be back until the Australian Grand Prix… but then we binged Season 7 of Drive to Survive and knew we had to talk about it.In this special minisode, we’re breaking down the biggest drama from 2024 — from the allegations against Christian Horner to Lando No Wins Norris taking the top step in Miami.We’re also calling out Netflix’s most exaggerated storylines (Like Verstappen vs. Norris) and the important moments it completely skipped — Adrian

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1:24:34

10 F1 teams take the grid: Ferrari foul play, Aston...

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2025/03/10

After last week’s deep dive into the drivers, it’s time to tackle the teams.From powerhouse legacies to financial struggles, we’re breaking down all 10 teams on the grid. But it wouldn’t be F1 without a little controversy. We’re unpacking the moments when teams played dirty—from McLaren’s $100 million scandal to Ferrari’s secret deal with the FIA after cheating suspicions.Expect chaos, laughs, drama, and a brand-new segment to wrap it all up.And don’t forget—next week, we’re kicking off race reviews

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1:29:19

Revving Up for F1 2025: Hamilton in Red, Alonso's...

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2025/03/03

Ahead of the 2025 F1 season, Nav and Issy give F1 novice, Reem, a thorough rundown of all the drivers for this year.Not only do we dive deep into the history of each driver's journey in the sport, but we also reveal a ton of drama and rumours surrounding them. From nepotism in the teams to potential ties to Taylor Swift, rising tensions at driver dinners, and so much more - this episode will give you all you need to know about the 20 drivers lining up on the grid.Full of hilarity, chaos, and great

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Grand Pricks Trailer: A crash-course on F1

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2025/02/27

There are no stupid questions in F1… well, maybe just a few. But if you’re new to the sport and feeling lost in a sea of terminology or you’re just a fan that wants to know more about the drama —we’ve got your back. Discover the intricacies of pit stops, weather strategies and car development as we explore the 10 teams, 20 drivers, and 24 races that are bound to add some excitement to your 2025. By the end of the season, we’ll have either turned you into an F1 expert, a passionate fan, or at the

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