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The Downshift AU Podcast

The DownShift Podcast

It"s lights out, drop the clutch and lets get RACING!!! Join Huppy, Lachy, Schwags and KT, four Aussie mates passionate about motorsports as they talk all Formula One leading into each race and reviewing the thrills, spills and drama following. Join the statistician, the straight man, the joker and the newbie (you can decide who"s who) for tongue in cheek banter as we reflect on the events, the personalities and the moments that make us go ooh and ah, and sometimes wake the house in the middle of

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00:23:32

Formula 1 - Zandvoort Preview - Bold predictions,...

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2025/08/27

The excitement builds as we return to Formula One racing after an excruciating 3 weekends with no racing with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Lachy speaks to his "people" who have spoken to "their people" and announces the worst kept secret over the summer break. Previewing the race, Max Verstappen's home race, McLaren's internal competition, and the impact of weather on race strategy. With predictions and expectations for an exciting race weekend.

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00:34:53

An Idiots guide to the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Regulation...

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2025/08/25

The DownShift team discuss the significant regulation changes coming to Formula One in 2026, the largest since 2022. They explore the implications of these changes on tyres, chassis, aerodynamics, power units, and safety enhancements, providing insights into how these modifications aim to improve racing performance and driver safety.How these changes may or may not favor experienced drivers versus the rookies and how teams will adjust and adapt to the changes.

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00:34:19

Sprint races, Reverse grids, 2026 calendar and F1's...

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2025/08/19

A very quiet summer break Summer Break so far.F1 confirms that Sprint races are here to stay and how they are "open to experimentation" to bring more excitement and unpredictability to Formula One with the potential for reverse grid racing.The DownShift team consider what it would take to make F1 more interesting and even offer to throw their hat in the ring bringing some fun, excitement and bingels to the race track.The team also look at the upcoming changes to the 2026 track calendar

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00:36:06

Summer Break, Tyre Testing and Driver Contracts - As...

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2025/08/12

Summer break in Formula 1, what this means to drivers, teams and fans and how the FIA regulates a complete halt to team operations. The DownShift team delve into the 'Silly Season' where contract negotiations take place, particularly focusing on driver movements and performances. Who should be a little nervous and when are Mercedes going to give George Russell the contract he deserves.Pirelli's tire testing for the upcoming 2026 season and the success in the 2025 compounds.Cadillac

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00:34:21

Hungary Review - White knuckled frustration as...

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2025/08/05

The DownShift team welcome a "new" member to the panel as we gather at DownShift HQ to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix in the final race before heading into the summer break. Laughter ensues as Schwags addresses some listener feedback to correct some lighting issues for our YouTube viewers with a makeover for Lachy.Discussing the race's highlights, emotional reactions from fans, and the performance of key teams and drivers. Delving into Ferrari and the mixed frustrations from their

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00:22:43

Hungarian Grand Prix Preview

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2025/07/30

The team discuss the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, reflecting on the previous race's highlights, controversies, and team dynamics. Delving into the performance of key drivers, particularly Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, and the implications of team orders within McLaren. At a track that is more like a go karting-style circuit, Oscar Piastri's victory marked a significant moment for McLaren where team orders played a crucial role in the race dynamics.While Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton

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00:50:00

Belgium "SPA" Grand Prix Review - Rain, Rain Go Away

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2025/07/28

The DownShift team review the Belgium Grand Prix at the famous Spa race track, analyzing the performance of drivers, race strategies, and tire management. Taking us through:- Piastri's record lap leading McLaren's strong performance.- The influence of weather conditions and tire choices.- Hamilton's early pit stop strategy that paid off significantly.- Lando Norris's mistakes that cost him time.- Ferrari's pit strategy was one of their best decisions this season; and- The

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00:41:35

Belgium Grand Prix - Spa Preview, Max to Mercedes and...

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2025/07/22

As two of the team sun themselves on on a beach somewhere, KT and Schwags reflect on what has been a busy couple of weeks without any racing action but plenty of action in F1.With the ousting of Christian Horner from Red Bull and secret rendezvous rumored between Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen on the Italian hideaway of Sardinia the mini break between Silverstone and Spa has been anything but boring. With chins wagging on the possibility of Max Verstappen considering a move to Mercedes what does this

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00:39:56

Half Yearly Report Card - How have the teams faired...

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2025/07/15

Mid-season report card for Formula One teams, evaluating their performances based on the first half of the championship. The team discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team, including McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Williams, Sauber, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, and Alpine. Prior to the news that Christian Horner was sacked from Red Bull the team pose the question of what would you do if you were Christian Horner for a day?Maybe an insight into the thoughts on the potential future of

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00:42:17

Silverstone - Hulkenberg's triumphant podium, harsh...

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2025/07/08

What a difference the rain makes at the Silverstone Grand Prix.From accurate weather predictions from Lachie, our resident weather expert to the performance of key drivers like Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris.From a race weekend that was awash with contract rumors surrounding Max Verstappen and question marks hovering around the future of George Russell moving into a race that saw more tyre and position changes than a barnyard dance.As a tough penalty puts Oscar Piastri into 2nd

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00:36:16

Our F1 Movie Review and Silverstone Grand Prix Preview!

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2025/07/02

As three quarters of the team review the F1 Movie released in cinemas this week. The Hollywood tale of Sonny Hayes, the washed up has been who seeks redemption in a last ditch bid for a failing F1 team and Team Owner's last chance to seek glory in the greatest show on earth.The team also preview the upcoming Qatar Airways British Grand Prix at the iconic Silverstone raceway where F1 began 75 years ago.Lewis Hamilton campaigns for his 10th win at his home Grand Prix as the battle for World Champion

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00:37:59

Austrian Grand Prix - Piastri & Norris's battle,...

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2025/06/30

The team review the Austrian Grand Prix, discussing the technical issues faced during the race, the impressive performance of McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and the impact of Ferrari's upgrades. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the importance of communication and strategy within teams as communication with the pit wall continues to be a challenge for Lewis Hamilton.Not a great weekend for the team at Williams. While a number of

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00:45:08

Austrian Grand Prix Preview - Lights, camera, action,...

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2025/06/24

Formula one takes us to a track that always delivers action and drama as we edge closer to the middle of the season with McLaren dominating the Constructors Championship and their driver come off a bit of a tussle that saw Lando Norris finishing worse for wear.The DownShift team continue to discuss the controversies from the Canadian Grand Prix and preview the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Analyzing the performance of teams and drivers, delving into the dynamics between teammates, particularly

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00:44:54

Oh Canada - Race Review - McLaren Collision,...

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2025/06/17

The team review the recent racing events, briefly mentioning Ferrari's victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, Shane Van Gisbergen's win in NASCAR before moving onto Mercedes' dominance at the Canadian Grand Prix. McLaren's team dynamics are under scrutiny of Lando Norris's rookie error that impacted the race outcome and any chances McLaren may have had at a podium.George Russell is proving to be a consistent performer for Mercedes without a contract for 2026 and beyond.And the team

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00:38:51

2025 Canadian Grand Prix Preview - Driver Standings,...

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2025/06/10

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours, analyzing the current driver standings and team performances in Formula One. We delve into the dynamics of Red Bull and Ferrari, the impressive performance of McLaren, and the implications of Lance Stroll's injury on Aston Martin's strategy. We also explore the potential return of Valtteri Bottas and the competitive landscape of the Constructors' Championship, with Ferrari and Mercedes vying for

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00:42:26

2025 Spanish Grand Prix - Tire strategies, driver...

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2025/06/02

The team review the Spanish Grand Prix following an exciting start, with 47 laps providing some good overtaking until Kimi Antonelli brought out the safety car leading to Max Verstappen's controversial incident with George Russell, and the implications of penalties in the championship standings. Fernando Alonso brings home his first points for the season while his team make has to bail out due to wrist complaints. From the dynamics of tire strategies throughout the race and the evolving

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00:18:34

GRAN PREMIO DE ESPANA 2025 - Will fortune favour the...

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2025/05/28

Preview of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, reflecting on the previous year's race.Spain see the introduction of stiffer regulations on the wing setup for teams addressing the whole FLEXI WING scandal and whether these technical changes could impact performance. Sharing our predictions for the race, highlighting key drivers and teams to watch, and wrap up with final thoughts on the excitement surrounding the event.

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00:34:50

Monaco Grand Prix Review - All the yawns, pit stops...

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2025/05/26

The team review the recent Monaco Grand Prix, discussing the race's lack of excitement, the impact of pit stop strategies, and the performances of various drivers. They delve into the challenges faced during qualifying, the importance of tire management, and the communication issues within Ferrari. The conversation also touches on post-race interactions among teams and predictions for future races, emphasizing the need for more engaging formats to enhance the viewer experience.

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00:16:22

Monaco Grand Prix - History, cliff hangers and strategy

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2025/05/21

The DownShift team preview the Monaco Grand Prix, discussing its history, iconic moments, dramatic crashes and legendary laps.Unique challenges of the street circuit that has delivered dramatic crashes and legendary laps in a race that polarizing track among fans who love or hate it.Thoughts on the compulsory two-stop strategy, and how sponsorship deals in F1 are skyrocketing, reflecting the sport's growing popularity.Rounding out the episode by catching up on the results of their previous race

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00:30:28

Emilia-Romagna Review - Oh God, Oh God, Oh God!!!

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2025/05/19

Analyzing key moments, driver performances, and team strategies. How Aston Martin made it into Q3 then completely stuffed it up while Ferrari completely stuffed up qualifying and then redeemed themselves in the race.The influence of safety cars as Max Verstappen takes his second win of the season and a driver swap brings the McLaren drivers closer together on championship points for no good reason.

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