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The Grid Girls Formula: An F1 Podcast

by Zoe Faulkner

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Singapore GP 2026: Hamilton’s Strategy Mistake, a Record Sprint, and Verstappen’s Sweep

October 17, 2026 · 20 min

Singapore Grand Prix 2026 recap (finally!). Max Verstappen won the Sprint and the race, Lewis Hamilton lost a podium after a poor strategy call under the Virtual Safety Car, McLaren's drivers collided in the Sprint, and Kimi Antonelli…
Bahrain GP in Malaysia: F1 Software Bug, Red Bull Ford's Win & Hamilton's Comeback

October 8, 2026 · 23 min

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia review for newer F1 fans. A mechanical engineer explains why F1 cars lost power on the formation lap at Sepang, how Red Bull Ford won its first race as an engine manufacturer, why Mercedes lost a podium late…
Azerbaijan GP 2026: Colapinto's Crash, Russell's 0.196s Win, Hadjar's Rise

September 30, 2026 · 19 min

Baku delivered another most dramatic weekend! George Russell takes a dominant pole and holds off Max Verstappen by just 0.196 seconds for his third win of the year — but the story everyone's talking about is the Turn 1 restart crash that…
Why your Favorite F1 Team is Amazing One Week and Terrible the Next

September 23, 2026 · 25 min

Same car, same drivers, completely different result — why? This week: the real physics of what makes an F1 track "high downforce" vs "low downforce," aero grip vs mechanical grip, why straights are a strategy tool not just a speed test…
Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Recap: Norris's Bad Luck, Antonelli's Win, and Madring's Overtaking Problem

September 16, 2026 · 17 min

A full breakdown of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula 1's first-ever race at the new Madring circuit in Madrid. Lando Norris led from pole but lost the race to a mistimed Virtual Safety Car window, Charles Leclerc led the most laps but…

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19th to 1st: Antonelli's Historic Monza Win (Italian GP Recap)

September 10, 2026 · 24 min

He started 19th on the grid at his home Grand Prix and won. Officially, it's the 2nd-biggest comeback to a race win in Formula 1 history — behind only John Watson's 1983 Long Beach win from P22. This week: Kimi Antonelli's full comeback…
How Formula 1 Pit Crews Complete Stops in Under 2 Seconds

August 20, 2026 · 21 min

A Formula 1 pit stop can take under two seconds — practically less time than it takes you to blink twice. But it's not just fast mechanics. It's a rehearsed, high-stakes operation where every person has exactly one job, and if even one is…
How the F1 Steering Wheel Became the Brain of the F1 Car | Evolution from 1950s to 2026

August 6, 2026 · 23 min

From a simple wood-and-metal wheel in the 1950s to a $50,000–$100,000 handheld computer today — the F1 steering wheel has changed more than almost any other part of the car. This episode goes decade by decade through that evolution: why…
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap | McLaren is BACK?!

August 6, 2026 · 22 min

Lando Norris takes pole and the win, but this Hungarian Grand Prix was defined by everything that went wrong for his teammate — a title-defining contact with Carlos Sainz, a brutal blue flag system malfunction, and a late gearbox failure…
Grid Penalties, Ferrari Fight & Hadjar's Masterclass — Full Race Recap + Hungary Preview

July 23, 2026 · 21 min

Grid penalties tore up the starting order before lights out, and the race that followed didn't slow down from there. We go team by team through a chaotic Grand Prix: Piastri's bold battle with Hamilton, Norris's recovery drive from P13 to…
How Ferrari Can Win the Title Without Having the Best Car | British Grand Prix Recap

July 12, 2026 · 29 min

A dramatic race weekend breakdown — Antonelli looked unbeatable until a mechanical failure sent him from first to fifteenth, Leclerc delivered Ferrari's first 1-2 finish of the season, and Verstappen had a worrying repeat crash. Plus…
Austrian Grand Prix Recap: Russell Wins, Ferrari Struggles & Red Bull's Upgrades ⭐

June 30, 2026 · 19 min

George Russell is back on the top step! 🏆 The Austrian Grand Prix delivered incredible racing, strategic drama, and one of the best wheel-to-wheel battles of the season between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. In this episode, we're…

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About the show

Welcome to Grid Girls Formula: An F1 Podcast, the show where women in motorsport come together to talk all things Formula 1 and beyond. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just starting your F1 journey, this podcast is your go-to space for race recaps, technical breakdowns, and inspiring conversations about women making their mark in motorsport.