Episodes
Oh, the Japanese Grand Prix. Under the full bloom of the cherry blossoms, George met his biggest fan (a baby stan from Japan!!),Yuki continued to be king of our hearts, and Charles thrived on track. Plus quite a bit of racy racing! Let’s debrief the Japanese GP. Watch the episode MEDIA LINKS  Logan Sargeant driving with Alex Albon’s repaired chassisSusie Wolff files an official complaint against FIAMax Verstappen comments on F1 AcademyLogan Sargeant and the cherry blossomsCharles Leclerc and...
Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
The Australian Grand Prix was everything you would hope from an Aussie soap. There was betrayal (looking @ u James Vowles) and some shocking comebacks (still waiting to wake up from the fever dream that was Carlos Sainz winning). Let’s debrief the Australian GP! Watch the episode MENTIONED MEDIA Mohammed Ben Sulayaem FIA verdictLewis Hamilton on FIA president Daniel Ricciardo allegedly threatened with Liam Lawson replacement Charles Leclerc Lightning McQueen CrocCharles Leclerc screaming...
Published 03/29/24
We’re debriefing everything that went down in Jeddah! From Ollie Bearman’s stellar debut to Carlos Sainz’s wild appendicitis behavior. Let’s un-box box the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix! Watch the episode MEDIA LINKS Jos Verstappen arguing with Christian HornerRed Bull suspends employeeChristian Horner team principal conferenceZak Brown comments on Christian HornerDr. Helmut Marko might be suspendedMax Verstappen backing Dr. Helmut MarkoToto Wolff on signing Max VerstappenAlpine fires half their...
Published 03/15/24
We’re kicking off the first race of the season with a full recap of everything that happened on and off track at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Including discussing whether this is a drive Christian Horner will survive (diff kinda drive), Carlos Sainz entering his DGAF era, and debriefing what the on-track happenings mean for the upcoming season. Let’s un-box box the Bahrain Grand Prix! Watch the episode MENTIONED MEDIA: Carlos Sainz pancake recipeCharlotte Tilbury sponsors F1 Academy carChristian...
Published 03/04/24
Get pumped up for the 2024 Formula 1 season with this extremely biased, but thoroughly accurate guide to every BNOT (big name on track), including drivers, team principals/owners, & other key players.  If  Netflix’s Drive to Survive got you excited for the full season or you just want a refresher (there are several new faces, liveries, and appalling names to parse through) ahead of the first race of 2024, this is for you! Watch the episode. Skip around:  Intro: 00:00 Who's Who - 4:31 Red...
Published 03/01/24
A slightly chaotic recap/review of Ferrari the film and how Enzo would feel about F1 today (spoiler: he’d probably be annoyed). Plus a quick catch up on all the latest from the F1 world including bizarre brand choices, wild moves (um bye, Guenther Steiner I guess), and unique social content (lol @ Charles + ice cream). Let’s dive in! Watch the episode! MENTIONED MEDIA George Russell and Fernando Alonso New Years celebrationsMax Verstappen is too young to rent a fast car in PortugalFernando...
Published 01/29/24
Another F1 season in the books! The last episode of 2023 catches up on some of the latest F1 news and rumors, breaks down this year’s Secret Santa gifts (and ALL the sass), and ends with some classic superlatives. Let’s un-box box 2023! Watch the episode MENTIONED LINKS Logan Sargeant is driving for Williams in 2024George Russell on being sick in Abu DhabiF1 2024 calendarCarlos Sainz contract rumorsMichael Italiano and Daniel Ricciardo feud conspiracyYuki Tsunoda meets Jason StathamPic of...
Published 12/27/23
Glitz, glamor, and a v grumpy Max (up until he won ofc). We’re debriefing the Las Vegas Grand Prix from everything that went right (shoeys with a straw, allll the overtakes!!, the cooldown car!!) and all the things that could have gone… better (the intro ceremony that was giving major Hunger Games, the loose hole covers, the generous compensation of fans and drivers alike). Let’s un-box box the Las Vegas GP! Listen to the episode MENTIONED MEDIA Max Verstappen Times Magazine memes Carlos...
Published 11/21/23
Time for the Brazil Grand Prix! The weekend included a biblical storm that somehow didn’t show up on anyone’s weather radar (Karen Smith would have more success than an F1 team with a weather radar), Charles once again falling victim to his curse (the Monaco Witch strikes again), and Max joined by two of his favorite recurring guests Lando and Fernando. So basically, your typical 2023 GP weekend. Let’s un-box box the Brazil GP! Watch the episode! MENTIONED LINKS Checo Perez retired at the...
Published 11/07/23
USA USA! We’re baaack and debriefing all things Austin. From Daniel Ricciardo’s return as America’s Sweetheart to the shock disqualifications to Logan Sargeant becoming an American hero (?!) Let’s un-box box the US Grand Prix! Watch the episode Mentioned links Toto Wolff taking PTOJapanese GP Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen podcastCooldown room Qatar GPLiam Lawson gets a FaceTime from Daniel RicciardoTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Fernando Alonso editAlex Albon US GP dumpPierre...
Published 10/26/23
The Singapore GP had it all.  Action. Carlos brought his Big Brain Energy to the track and single-handedly executed strategic brilliance while driving 200mph. Carlos IS Ferrari. Friendship.  Carlando shows that friendship always wins. An underdog story.  Liam Lawson thrives as a reserve rookie. And steamy scenes. bring on the ice baths!! Let’s debrief the Singapore Grand Prix! watch episode LINKS Zhou Guanyu resignedCheco Perez's response to Dr. Marko's commentsMax Verstappen RE Toto...
Published 09/18/23
O.M.G. What a RACEE!! The Monza Grand Prix was everything we could have asked for and more. Records were broken (big up Max Verstappen 🙌), battles were fought (yay for the Tifosi and also anyone check on Fred Vasseur lately), podiums were won (a moment for Carlos Sainz and his HAIR), Estie Besties were lost (we found him dw), watches were stolen AND retrieved (when Carlos Sainz isn’t racing or strategizing he’s actually fighting crime). And so much more. Let’s un-box box the Italian GP! Watch...
Published 09/05/23
Ain’t no party like a Dutch party! Zandvoort was a whole lot of orange, a whole lot of rain, and a whole lot of fun! We’re gonna talk about all the summer break shenanigans, Max’s NINTH win (😮), some major dry spells ending (looking @ u Pierre!), and more. Let’s un-box box the Dutch Grand Prix! Watch the episode! MENTIONED MEDIA: Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt get marriedToto Wolff breaks his armCharles Leclerc on a boatMick Schumacher on a boatF1 summer break roundupMax Verstappen with Kelly...
Published 08/28/23
Summer! Summer! Summer! The Belgian Grand Prix was completely wild and unpredictable. Just kidding. But we did get some rain, a fun Saturday, and some radio bangersss. And Max Verstappen’s winning streak may still be intact but his trophy collection is starting to crumble. TWO broken trophies?! WHAT COULD IT MEAN!? We’re debriefing everything that went down, on and off the track. Let’s un-box box Spa! Watch the episode! LINKS Nyck De Vriest statement Dr. Helmut Marko’s quote and Luis Fonsi’s...
Published 08/02/23
We’re debriefing the British Grand Prix with friends (insert Inbetweeners meme here). Lando Norris thrived. Alpine did not. Brad Pitt existed.  And so much more. Silverstone brought all the drama and we’re chatting about allll of it. Let’s un-box box the British GP! A couple of notes: The Nyck de Vries and Daniel Ricciardo news dropped after recording. There’s an extra clip added addressing it, but please expect some of the comments in the pod to be ~2 days out of date!! We went on several...
Published 07/12/23
We’re catching up on all things F1– the news, the gossip, the rumors, and the various adventures of F1 drivers (such as sports, fashion, and moreee). Plus a brief Canadian GP debrief and some predictions  as we look ahead to the Austrian GP. Let’s un-box box all things Formula 1! Watch the episode on YouTube. Links: Behind the scenes with George Russell and Pierre Gasly Fernando Alonso acting like Lance Stroll’s personal paparazzi  Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz on if they watch Drive to...
Published 06/25/23
What the Spanish Grand Prix lacked in chaos, it made up for in sweat, friendship, and Ferrari heartbreak. Let's debrief more twists & turns than the missing chicane!    Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso Indy 500 Esteban Ocon going to McDonaldsGuenther Steiner vs Stewards Vamos Fernando by the Pitstop BoysOscar Piastri and Lando Norris talk about shavingYuki Tsunoda (5’3”) and Kristaps Porzingis (7’3”)Photo of Shaq and girlfriendAlex Albon Cerave adCharles Leclerc getting PIPING tea from...
Published 06/06/23
The Monaco Grand Prix was a loooong trip for basically the same results as quali?? But it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. And the Monaco GP was a wet, thrilling mess of a journey. But also sometimes the destination does matter. Like if you’re ESTIE BESTIE ON THE PODIUM BABYYY. We’re talking about all things Monaco GP, from celebs to Ferrari incompetence to all the juicy rain-induced drama. Let’s un-box box the Monaco GP! Watch the episode Find me outside the pod: ...
Published 05/30/23
Even though there’s no race this weekend, we’re catching up on all things F1 as we cook some aglio e olio pasta! Lap 1: The F1 Royal Wedding. Scotty James and Chloe Stroll tied the knot. We talk guest list (Danny Ric, Catherine Zeta Jones & more), allll Chloe Stroll’s dresses, and the latest on whether Lawrence actually made it to the wedding. Lap 2: F1 gossip! Is Lewis Hamilton dating Shakira? Is Danny Ricciardo replacing Nyck De Vries? & more. Lap 3:   Off the grid, and on the...
Published 05/21/23
This week on Box Box F1 Pod we are talking all things Miami Grand Prix. Starting with the off track happenings like the celebrities! There was a wild James Marsden that appeared on the side of the track (or was that world Tennis champion, Roger Federer?? Hard to tell.) Plus an 11th team is joining the grid, Alfa Romero. I hear they’re giving out hot laps! Not to mention everything that happened on track, like Max’s incredible double overtake and Fernando’s continued domination of the track...
Published 05/10/23
Worldwide is coming to the 305! F1 is in Miami and it’s nonstop content. Celebs, wild outfits, and the anticipation of drama is in the air. This week, we’re preparing for the Miami GP by catching up on everything that’s been going on in the F1 (umm hellooo Daniel Ricciardo met Princiess Mia/Anne Hathway/Andi!!!) and get ready for the weekend with a quick track walk. Plus, I’m making chocolate-dipped biscottified croissants courtesy of Food52 and my new hero Kate Reid.  Watch the episode (my...
Published 05/05/23
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix may have been a dud but the drama & pettiness has just begunnnn. We’re talking all things Baku, including Fernando Alonso’s new gf mega popstar Taylor Swift 😜, the really really great update to the F1 Sprint weekend format 🙄, Max Verstappen and George Russell never ever getting back together 🍿, the resurgence of Charles Leclerc?! 😇,  the thrilling twists and turns around the Baku City Circuit, and the nail-biting action like Yuki Tsunoda's lone tire rolling down...
Published 05/01/23
Chaos, gravel, and major red flags. Plus three world champs sippin’ on champs!  Tune in for an unfiltered debrief of all the chaotic drama at the Australian GP, from lights out to checkered flag. Topics include (but are not limited to): the tragic state of Ferrari, the potential revival of Mercedes, and the return of hometown hero Daniel Ricciardo. (p.s. did anyone know Lewis Hamilton was that flexible?!) Let’s un-box box the Australian Grand Prix!  Find me outside the pod: Follow me...
Published 04/05/23
Thrilling weekend in Jeddah starring our new track trio I guess. We got some exciting moments on track as well as some killer radios (or tragic if you’re Ferrari & Charles 😭). Plus, the FIA dropped extra drama like a post-credit scene in a Marvel film.  Like, will George Russell and Fernando Alonso have shared custody of the  P3 trophy or?? Let’s un-box Box the Saudi Arabian GP! 📦📦 Find me outside the pod: Follow me @boxboxf1pod Visit the website for more deets on me and the...
Published 03/21/23