The Fast and the Curious

Christian, Greg and Chloe Grant watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and take stock of how the dust has settled in the longest season in Formula One history. From live reaction of some of the biggest moments in the race, to looking at how the year's results leave the grid for 2025 (via some actual champagne in the studio) the team look back how McLaren made a charge for the constructors title. They also discuss the driver moves, incoming rookies and recap the F1 Academy season as we mop up the final racing action of the year. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we head towards the last grand prix of the season we're joined by massive F1 fan (and Fast and Curious resident house musician) Sam Ryder to look at how the final race of the year could play out. We also discuss Lewis Hamilton's farewell to Mercedes, predict what drama could unfold in 2025 and who could challenge Max Verstappen for the world championship next season. It would also be VERY rude if we didn't ask (aka gently force) Sam to pick up a guitar and play a live version of the Formula One theme music, before figuring out how it make the perfect soundtrack for Christian's hypothetical wedding. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betty is joined by former race strategist and F1 TV’s Ruth Buscombe Divey to go through all the on and off track action from the Qatar Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen's beef with George Russell, through to all the penalties, punctures and podium drama along the way they get into all the detail of the penultimate race of the season and answer some of your questions along the way. They also discuss where the constructors championship could end up, importance of the F1 Academy and the respect they have for Lewis Hamilton's ability to say exactly how he's feeling as he moves on from Mercedes to Ferrari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2024 season draws to a close, Mercedes are on the brink of one of their biggest changes for years with Lewis Hamilton preparing to leave the team. But off the back of their double podium in Las Vegas how are they feeling about the shift? We speak to Matt Whyman, author of Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane, to find out. Betty and Greg discuss what he learned about the Toto Wolff during his 18 months on the road, and how the whole team has reacted to Lewis Hamilton's shock announcement and evolved throughout the season. They also find out about Lewis' struggle to tell his crew, the way George Russell is stepping up to lead the team and the preparation in place for Kimi Antonelli's rookie year in 2025. Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane by Matt Whyman is published by Century, available now. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458757/inside-mercedes-f1-by-whyman-matt/9781529916799 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices