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Going Off Track with Kathryn & Emily

Kathryn R & Emily V

Welcome to Going Off Track, a Formula 1 podcast! We"re your hosts, Kathryn and Emily, a pair of F1 obsessed Americans who dove head-first into the sport during the 2021 season. Because of our background working in college athletics, we don"t know how to relate to sports like normal people, hence, the podcast was born. Every week, we"ll come to you with our thoughts on the raceday on-track results, react to the almost inevitable Ferrari strategy blunders, speculate on Silly Season contract news, and

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25:22

FIA Software Screws Up F1 Rain Race (2026 Bahrain...

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2026/10/05

In 2017, Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday winning the Malaysian Grand Prix. In 2026, Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Time is a flat circle.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The FIA screw-up that robbed us of an actual rain race, and why current Formula 1 cars are too reliant on software to manufacture racing -What Verstappen's win means for Red Bull's new power unit manufacturer, Ford Powertrains-How Kimi Antonelli's P2 was damage

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31:35

Sepang Is So Back! (2026 Bahrain Grand Prix In...

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2026/10/01

Will the Malaysia birthday magic strike twice for Max Verstappen? F1 hasn't raced at Sepang since 2017, and more than half of the grid has not seen this circuit outside of the simulator.And of course, in light of the World Driver's Championship stakes, the real question is: Who will come out on top between Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell?In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Why we've had the third-ish confirmation that no, Esteban Ocon will not be driving for Haas in

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29:33

Colapinto Crash Causes Chaos (2026 Azerbaijan Grand...

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2026/09/27

Safe to say, the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sure did give us a ton of chaos!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-George Russell's win, keeping his driver's championship hopes alive-Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar teaming up for Red Bull's first double podium since China 2024-How this race would have been extremely boring if not for Alex Albon's crash kicking off some safety car chaos-Lando Norris' complaints about Franco Colapinto and why he thinks Colapinto should be banned from the

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21:48

More Overtakes Than Madrid, Please! (2026 Baku...

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2026/09/24

F1 is back in action this week, racing on the streets of Baku and...hoping for at least more than 4 overtakes like last time out at the disappointing Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down: -Isack Hadjar's contract extension with Red Bull -Esteban Ocon's future in F1 as it's been announced he will not be driving with Haas next year -And who is in line to take over for Ocon in the second Haas seat -The real reason behind F1's decision to shorten races by 15km in 2027

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15:45

10 Sprint Races!? (2027 F1 Calendar Reaction)

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2026/09/17

Stefano Domenicali? Have you been listening to our requests to make Monaco a sprint race??? Because we're claiming credit for this one.Unless it's a bad race weekend. Which it probably will be.In today's episode, Kathryn also breaks down:-The other 9 sprint races on the calendar, which is way too many sprint races-Including a sprint to OPEN THE SEASON in Bahrain? Are they crazy?-The 5 races in 6 weeks to open the season-The return to Portugal and Turkey-How the season finale is going to shake

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10:31

Max Verstappen Absolutely Demolishes 100 Go-Karters...

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2026/09/17

The question coming into this morning was: can Max Verstappen overtake 100 amateur go-karters? The question after lights out was: how quickly can Max Verstappen absolutely demolish 100 amateur go-karters?Because it took 35 minutes over 14 laps of pure, wholesome chaos.Kathryn breaks down:-What Max Verstappen had to accomplish-What the broadcast didn't have time to mention because Max wrapped up the race so quickly-Who ended up with Max on the podium-And moreOther Episodes Kathryn Referenced:2026

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19:53

A 'Monumental' Disaster (2026 Spanish Grand Prix...

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2026/09/14

The Madring finally made its debut on the F1 calendar and...wow that was bad. Monumentally bad. In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Just how bad the Spanish Grand Prix was-Why Carlos Sainz should not shoulder the blame, but current drivers *should* help develop circuit layouts-Why La Monumental is a cool corner, but really doesn't give us great racing-Kimi Antonelli's continued charge through the World Driver's Championship, now up 81 points over George Russell-Max Verstappen taking advantage

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24:08

Madness At The Madring (2026 Spanish Grand Prix...

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2026/09/10

After months of speculation about whether or not the circuit is going to be ready in time, F1 has moved to Madrid to debut the Madring Circuit.Will the Pirelli tyres survive La Monumental's banked curve? Or will we have a repeat of the 2005 United States Grand Prix?Other Episodes Kathryn Referenced:F101 Spring Break Sprint Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyW_csY3MKcUB4xSDDD3a1QXY3ylMMfkeF101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 22 (John Watson P22 to P1):

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33:38

Kimi Antonelli Salvages Nightmare Day For Tifosi...

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2026/09/07

Kimi Antonelli is on a charge, winning the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, his home race, from P19, to become the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Just how screwed over George Russell was during the VSC-How Max Verstappen somehow managed to put his struggling Red Bull onto the podium-Pierre Gasly's shock pole position after 9 years on the grid-And also how losing his Monaco podium, which was once again returned to Isack Hadjar, will impact the battle for P5

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22:04

An *Actual* Red Ferrari!? (2026 Italian Grand Prix...

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2026/09/03

F1 is back in action this weekend for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix and...Ferrari didn't screw up the special livery? You're shocked. I'm shocked. We're all shocked.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Lando Norris' extension with McLaren through 2030-And Lando's new single-seater junior team-Franco Colapinto's contract extension for 2027 at Alpine-The...interesting 2026 Italian GP trophy design-How Kimi Antonelli's engine penalty will impact the 2026 Driver's Championship-Thoughts on Isack

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21:35

The One With The Slow Pit Stops (2026 Dutch Grand...

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2026/08/24

While the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix sprint fest was a snore-fest, the race itself was actually pretty exciting, as befitting the final race at Zandvoort for the foreseeable future.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Why that sprint race should have been an email (and why sprints could damage F1's reputation in the long term)-Whether or not Lando Norris is a viable championship contender in 2026-The awkward strategy decisions behind Mercedes directing George Russell to move aside for Kimi Antonelli

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06:17

2026 F1 Academy Dutch Grand Prix Preview

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2026/08/21

F1 Academy is back in action for the fourth round of the season, which will see Red Bull's Alisha Palmowski and Audi's Emma Felbermayr continue the 2026 championship fight.Other Episodes Referenced:2026 F1 Academy British Grand Prix Reaction: https://youtu.be/MjkxizLi0y0?si=d0ZY0JCeL22RV5kLF1 Dutch Grand Prix Predictions: https://youtu.be/S19CgRgrdzU?si=OoFsVwfTMbpjt1w3Follow Going Off Track:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/going.off.track/Spotify:

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12:09

Red Flag No. 10 - Reacting To Max Verstappen's Shock...

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2026/08/20

In a shock move, Max Verstappen and Red Bull announced today that Verstappen has extended his contract to 2030.So, he's not retiring after 2028. Probably.Other Episodes Kathryn Referenced:Oscar Piastri And The 2022 Silly Season: https://youtu.be/SpZo-4b3bYk?si=oV_uawrgqjGI9zgvF101 Spring Break Sprint Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyW_csY3MKcUB4xSDDD3a1QXY3ylMMfkeF101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 29 (Vettel Fired Kvyat): https://youtu.be/kBClCghzu9k?si=Jd4dYY4PrOGfq44sKathryn

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26:40

Yuki's Back?! (2026 Dutch Grand Prix Predictions)

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2026/08/20

So that was a nice and quiet summer break...all the way up until this week.In today's episode Kathryn breaks down:-Yuki Tsunoda's shock return to the F1 grid-Liam Lawson's return to Red Bull for an injured Isack Hadjar-Williams confirms Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz to remain for 2027-The shock team principal change at Cadillac-The Monaco Grand Prix appeal update (we have a court date!)-Why the Dutch Grand Prix is leaving the F1 calendar (and probably won't ever return)-Kathryn's Zandvoort predictions

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14:13

Red Flag No. 9: Bahrain GP Moves To...Malaysia?

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2026/07/28

In news no one saw coming, the previously cancelled 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is back on the schedule, sneaking into a free weekend in October, but it won't be contested at the Bahrain International Circuit. Instead, it'll be taking place at the Sepang International Circuit in...Malaysia? Other Episodes Kathryn Referenced:Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Cancelled: https://youtu.be/TGzWrv_pq0Q?si=z7lSoQr05-uJk60CKathryn Watched Every Race Of 2016: https://youtu.be/34h1Mg4H4VI?si=0uS_K13DzWI9MlVgF101 Spring

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15:42

Blue Flags Blunder (2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Reaction)

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2026/07/27

Heading into the summer break after a weird one, Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix after losing the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri.But six laps and one faulty gear box turned Piastri's hopeful day into a nightmare in Hungary. For the *second* year in a row.Kathryn also breaks down:-Max Verstappen complaining all the way to P2-Kimi Antonelli's championship hopes going into the summer break-The tangle between Piastri and Carlos Sainz that cost him everything-The shockingly impressive day from

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19:34

What Even Is A Racing Incident Anyway? (2026 Belgian...

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2026/07/20

What even is a racing incident anyway?In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The FIA determinations for Lewis Hamilton's penalty from the opening-lap racing incident with George Russell and the 'no further action' from Charles Leclerc's crash with Oscar Piastri-Kimi Antonelli's 6th win of the 2026 season-Max Verstappen's bounce back to the P3 he probably should have gotten last week at Silverstone-The nightmare weekend from Aston Martin's new engine upgrade package-Kathryn's race predictions-And

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15:59

Count Those Straight Modes! (2026 Belgian Grand Prix...

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2026/07/16

You get a Straight Mode! And you get a Straight Mode! And you get a Straight Mode! Everybody gets a Straight Mode at Spa!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The current stakes in the World Driver's Championship fight between Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and maybe Charles Leclerc?-The news about the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix probably being cancelled for good-How the 5 Straight Modes will impact the race-How the Belgian weather might impact the race weekend-Ferrari's first shot at

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08:18

Battig Makes Statement; Palmowski Leads At Home (2026...

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2026/07/07

F1 Academy certainly delivered in its first appearance as a support race for the British Grand Prix, with championship contenders Alisha Palmowski and Emma Felbermayr picking up victories, but it was Wildcard driver Chiara Battig who stole the show.Battig became the first wildcard driver to take pole, and the youngest pole sitter in F1 Academy history, en route to a P2 finish in the feature race and 22 points on the entire weekend.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-More of Battig's

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27:43

Thanks FIA! Charles Leclerc Wins Silverstone Parade...

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2026/07/07

So Silverstone had quite the awkward ending! But congrats to Charles Leclerc for becoming Ferrari's 250th race winner!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The FIA computer glitch that marred Leclerc's win-How Kimi Antonelli's misfortunes have narrowed his championship lead over George Russell-And what that means for the rest of the 2026 season -Just how good that special McLaren livery looked on track-The Racing Bulls and Alpine midfield battle that will probably last throughout the rest of the

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