On this week’s Cut to the Race, Oli hosts the Singapore Grand Prix Race Review and is joined by Abby to tackle the weekend drama. The weekend began with practice sessions that demonstrated Ferrari’s pace at Marina Bay and Red Bull’s struggles. Oli and Abby dissect practice before focusing on qualifying that saw Lance Stroll suffer a huge crash. The duo then talk about Red Bull’s shock Q2 elimination as well as the a great Q3 session that saw a fierce battle for pole position. The panel then...

On this week’s episode of the Cut to the Race podcast, Oli, Abby and James debate whether Formula 2 champions should be given an F1 seat automatically. The FIA Formula 2 Championship is the premier feeder series to Formula 1. It was created in 2017 as a replacement for the GP2 Series. Since then, many F2 champions have gone on to have successful careers in Formula 1. Richard Verschoor, current F2 driver, has expressed his beliefs that the drivers who win F2 should be able to enter F1 as soon...

In this week's Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli is joined by Abby and James to debate whether Max Verstappen and Red Bull are providing the most dominant era in Formula 1. Max Verstappen's dominance this season, which has seen him win 10 consecutive races, making history, has been called into question a lot in 2023 as many have said it is boring, including Liberty Media. The panel discuss this hot topic as to whether 2023 is actually boring and why it may be considered less exciting than previous...

On this week's Cut to the Race, Oli hosts the show and is joined by Abby and James as they discuss everything Lance Stroll. This debate is a topic that has grown in popularity in recent weeks and the trio finally share their thoughts on Lance Stroll and his place in Formula 1. The panel work through Stroll's career from his time in junior championships to Formula 1. They compare the differences between Stroll and his F1 teammates, noting the considerable difference of 2023. But whilst looking...

On this week’s Cut to the Race podcast, Oli is joined by Abby and James as they review the Italian Grand Prix and do a special edition of the FormulaNerds quiz. It was the Italian Grand Prix last weekend and there was action throughout the whole weekend. The panel start off touching on free practice, which saw Sergio Perez crash as well as Lance Stroll having a very unfortunate time. Next up was Qualifying and the trio dissect each session, focusing on the performance of the Alpine drivers,...

The 2024 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, and the driver transfer market is already heating up. With so many big names potentially on the move, it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting silly seasons in recent memory. On this episode of the Cut To The Race Podcast, Oli, Sam, James and Abby take a deep dive into the high-stakes game of driver transfers. We'll discuss the factors that go into making a decision to move teams, the rumours that are swirling around the paddock, and...

Sergio Perez has had a mixed season so far in 2023, with some strong performances but also some costly mistakes. This has led to speculation that Red Bull could be looking to replace him at the end of the year. In this episode of the Cut to the Race Podcast, Oli, Sam, James and Abby discuss the rumours surrounding Perez’s future at Red Bull. We’ll explore the reasons why Red Bull might be considering a change, and we’ll also look at the potential replacements for Perez. Sergio Perez has had a...

This week on the Cut to the Race podcast, it’s the Dutch Grand Prix review. James M does his thing from the host’s chair, whilst Abby quiz Masters and Sam does whatever it is that he does. Together, the trio cover all the action from Zandvoort: Daniel Ricciardo broke a metacarpal in his left hand and will miss time in the seat he’s only just won; his loss is Liam Lawson’s gain. How would the young New Zealander fare on debut? Weather had a big part to play in The Netherlands, with a wet/dry...

Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, has hinted that he could retire from the sport at the end of his contract in 2028. In this podcast, Oli, Abby James and Sam discuss the reasons why Verstappen might be considering retirement, including the demanding travel schedule and the changing nature of Formula 1. We also explore the possibility of Verstappen moving to a different racing series, or pursuing other racing roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of the Cut to the Race Podcast, it's a full panel with Abby, James, Oli and Sam as they tackle a debate about Mercedes and the issue they have with the cost cap. The quartet discuss James Allison's latest comments about how the cost cap has hindered Mercedes' performance in terms of the wind tunnel. They debate what Allison truly means and whether Mercedes started off on the wrong foot with a concept that didn't work as planned. The panel also dissect the effect of the cost...

On this week's Cut to the Race, James is hosting as he's joined by Abby and Sam for a mid-season review and a Summer Break Quiz. The trio review the first half of the season, including which rookie has performed above expectations and which has underperformed. They debate the surprises of the season - both good and bad - as well as giving their thoughts on the best-performing driver and who hasn't performed as well - outside of the rookies. They also discuss the upcoming summer break and...

On this week’s News from the Nerds, James is joined by Abby and Sam to give you a run down of the latest news as well as their views on some hot debate topics. Alpine struggles revealed: Otmar Szafnauer left Alpine as Team Principal after the Belgian Grand Prix and he has now spoken out about his departure, laying blame elsewhere. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/szafnauer-blasts-renault-for-wanting-to-control-more-areas-of-the-racing-team/ Leclerc shares champion dream: Charles Leclerc...

In today's show, Oli and Abby cover the five biggest news stories from the world of Formula 1, which this week are: WILLIAMS PROJECT REMAINS THE SAME DEBATE: DRS IN F1? AS F1 ACADEMY JOINS THE F1 CIRCUIT - F1 PUNDIT HAS HER SAY A YEAR ON FROM 'THAT TWEET' - PIASTRI IS FLOURISHING A TEAM IN CRISIS - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANOTHER? Make sure you keep up to date with all the latest news by visiting our website at www.formulanerds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this week’s Cut to the Race podcast, Oli is joined by Sam and Abby as they tackle another quiz and dissect all the action from the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The trio start with Friday’s action that saw only one free practice session before a Qualifying that saw Max Verstappen take pole once again before dropping down the order due to a penalty. The panel then tackle the third Sprint Saturday of the year. They first talk about the Sprint Shootout Qualifying, which saw a red flag and wet...

This week on the Cut to the Race/News from the Nerds podcast, we have a hybrid episode (a show fit for the hybrid era of F1). Together with host James M, Abby and Sam talk through the key parts of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend before turning their attention to the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Pertaining to Hungary, the trio take a look at the return of Daniel Ricciardo, analysing how he fared on his first weekend back at his old haunt, AlphaTauri. Dissecting Sergio...

On this week's News from the Nerds, Oli is joined by the trusty twosome of Abby and Sam as they discuss the key news ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, including: Hungarian GP Preview: F1 is racing in Hungary for the 12th round of the season and is accompanied by F2 and F3 this weekend as Daniel Ricciardo returns to the sport and a new qualifying format is introduced. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/new-qualifying-format-at-the-hungarian-grand-prix/ Domenicali calls for sporting...

On this week's News from the Nerds, Oli is joined by Abby and Sam as they dissect the biggest news story of this week regarding Nyck de Vries and how that affects the rest of F1. AlphaTauri make changes: AlphaTauri have made the decision to sack Nyck de Vries and Red Bull are loaning Daniel Ricciardo for the remained of the season. The panel dissect the teams' decisions and what it means for both De Vries and...

On this week's Cut to the Race, Oli is joined by the full panel of Abby, James M and Sam to dissect the British Grand Prix, which saw Sam enter the F1 paddock. The panel discuss the action that was Qualifying, which saw Max Verstappen "ruin everything" in Lando Norris' words. They also touch on the shock exit in Q1 as well as the red flag, which saw Verstappen destroy part of his car. Afterwards, the quartet give their world-famous National Anthem reviews before diving into the action of the...

On this week’s News from the Nerds, Oli is joined by Abby to bring you the latest news from the world of F1 including: It’s the British Grand Prix: Formula 1 is heading to Silverstone this weekend for the British Grand Prix, which will see not only some new tyre constructs but Hollywood magic in the pitlane as Brad Pitt’s F1 movie begins filming. The panel discuss all there is to know ahead of the Grand...

On this week’s Cut to the Race, Oli hosts once again and is joined by Abby, Sam and James, who has returned to review the Austrian Grand Prix as well as completing an Austrian special of the FormulaNerds quiz. The panel touch on free practice and qualifying, which saw Sergio Perez once again fail to reach Q3 whilst Max Verstappen took pole position. The four of them then give their National Anthem reviews, which results in quite different opinions before diving into the race. They talk about...

On this episode of the Cut to the Race podcast, host Oli is joined by Abby and Sam for the impromptu mid-weekend Sprint Saturday special ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. The team look back over the second running of F1’s sprint qualifying and what was a fine showcase of what sprint races can be later on in the day. More importantly, 1st July 2023 will be remembered as a tragic day in motorsport. Young Dutch driver, Dilano van ’t Hoff, sadly lost his life during an accident in a Formula...

On this week's News from the Nerds, Oli is joined by the trusty duo of Abby and Sam to discuss the numerous amounts of news ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix including: AlphaTauri changes its name: A quick piece to open the show is that AlphaTauri will no longer be called AlphaTauri from 2024 after some major changes will be made to the team. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alphatauri-is-no-more-by-2024-confirms-red-bull/ Austrian Grand Prix Preview: This weekend is the Austrian Grand Prix...

In this episode of News From The Nerds, Oli, Sam and Abby explore the latest updates on the highly anticipated 2024 calendar and potential surprises that await us in the upcoming season. But is Formula 1 starting to lose its edge? Our panel of F1 enthusiasts engages in a lively debate about whether the pinnacle of motorsport is becoming predictable and, dare we say it, boring. We examine the various factors that may contribute to this perception and explore potential solutions to inject more...

On this week's Cut to the Race podcast, Oli hosts the race review of the Canadian Grand Prix with the help of Abby and Sam as they talk about all on-track action and complete another FormulaNerds Quiz...Montreal style. The Canadian Grand Prix weekend had a rocky start with a shortened FP1 session, leaving lots to dissect from the extended FP2 session as well as FP3. The weather mixed up the conditions for the first two days of on track action, providing an exciting qualifying. The trio...

On this week's News from the Nerds, Oli hosts once again and is joined by the trusty duo of Sam and Abby to discuss all the latest news ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. F1 returns to Montreal: Formula 1 is racing this weekend in Canada for the ninth round of the season but rain is predicted during some of the sessions, including the race. The panel give their thoughts about the upcoming race and what to...