Cut To The Race: FormulaNerds F1 Podcast

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Cut to the Race delivers the latest F1® news, race reviews & analysis. Dive deep with race reviews, technical breakdowns & behind-the-scenes access from the FormulaNerds team. New to F1 or a die-hard fan, Cut to the Race is your ultimate F1 audio companion! Subscribe now & never miss a beat.

  1. The 2024 F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Review

    05/21/2024

    The 2024 F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Review

    On this week’s Cut to the Race, Abby takes her turn in the host seat and is joined by Hannah to discuss the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The panel begin by touching on the touching tributes to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger 30 years on from their passing's. Abby and Hannah then dissect the three free practice sessions, which proved to be action-packed with three red flags. They discuss Alex Albon and Williams’ bad run of luck as well as Aston Martin’s lack of performance and Max Verstappen’s struggles before they dive into qualifying. Abby and Hannah talk through each qualifying session, discussing surprise Q1 exits, an impeding issue and penalty for Oscar Piastri and Verstappen’s ability to put it all together when it matters. The duo give their race and national anthem ratings ahead of talking through key points of the race such as the opening few laps, Albon’s tyre issue and the ending when the race really came alive with Lando Norris hunting down Verstappen. They end by giving their Drivers of the Day, with some honourable mentions and similar thinking, and their predictions for Monaco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  2. The 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix Review

    05/07/2024

    The 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix Review

    On this week’s Cut to the Race, James is in the host’s seat and is joined by Abby and Hannah to discuss all things Miami. The Miami Grand Prix weekend was a great weekend that saw lots of on-track across both F1 and F1 Academy. The panel begin by diving into Free Practice 1, which saw a red flag, and then Sprint Qualifying, touching on some surprise SQ3 appearances. The trio move on to the Sprint, debating key topics such as Kevin Magnussen’s controversial driving style when battling Lewis Hamilton. After the Sprint came Grand Prix Qualifying, and the panel talk about the underwhelming performance of some drivers before sharing their National Anthem Reviews, which get some mixed opinions. They then chat about the Grand Prix that saw Lando Norris take his first-ever race win. The trio chat about Lando Norris’ performance, Max Verstappen’s bizarre incident, the Safety Car and also Carlos Sainz’s frustrations before sharing their Driver’s of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
  3. The 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Review

    04/21/2024

    The 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Review

    On this week’s Cut to the Race, Oli is joined by Abby, James and new panellist, Hannah, to review F1’s return to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix. The panel begin with their weekend ratings and share their views on the new Sprint format, before delving into the weekend action. With one free practice session, the panel quickly discuss what happened including a bizarre fire on the grass next to the circuit. The quartet move onto Sprint Qualifying, which saw mixed weather conditions, giving their views on the starting grid for the Sprint. Discussions begin about Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris’ start to the Sprint before the panel debate Fernando Alonso’s penalty and the battle between the Ferrari teammates. Afterwards, it’s time for the National Anthem Review, which gets mixed reviews. Oli then leads the panel in talking through the Grand Prix, touching on Alonso’s performance, the safety car incidents of Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll but also the incident in Alpine’s pit box. The panel finish off giving their drivers of the day before sharing their views about Round Six in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m
  4. The 2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix Review

    04/07/2024

    The 2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix Review

    On this week’s Cut to the Race, it’s a full panel with Oli, Abby, Sam and James. The panel review the Japanese Grand Prix but first, they share an important announcement. Afterwards, the quartet share their weekend ratings before diving into the free practice and qualifying action. They talk about Logan Sargeant’s crash in FP1 and the repercussions for Williams as well as the lack of running and Daniel Ricciardo’s performance. Next, the quartet debate the National Anthem, giving their reviews before discussing the opening lap incident that brought out the red flags. They also chat about the different strategies that were at play and who excelled and who didn’t, before discussing the options on the current grid for next year’s empty seats. The panel end the episode by giving their Drivers’ of the Day and their thoughts on the next Grand Prix in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 15m
  5. The 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix Review

    03/25/2024

    The 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix Review

    On this week’s Cut to the Race, Oli, Abby and Sam dive in to what happened over the Australian Grand Prix weekend. To begin, the trio give updates on key bits of news, including the outcome of the investigation into Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Susie Wolff’s criminal complaint against the FIA. They then dissect the weekend action starting with free practice. FP1 saw Alex Albon crash out and it resulted in a tough decision by the team, which the panel debate as to whether or not James Vowles was right. The trio then review qualifying, which saw a clear disparity between the RBs and Lewis Hamilton struggle in Melbourne. Next up is of course the national Anthem review. The panel share their thoughts before reviewing the race. They touch on key moments such as the two retirements from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari and McLaren’s performance as well as Sergio Perez and Kick Sauber. The panel debate the penalty that arose after George Russell’s crash before naming their Drivers of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 21m
  6. The 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Review

    03/12/2024

    The 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Review

    On this week's Cut to the Race podcast, Oli, Abby and Sam are back to review the second round of the 2024 Formula 1 season. To begin, the panel touch on some key news from the ongoing Red Bull situation but also a driver change that happened over the weekend for Ferrari due to Carlos Sainz falling ill and the result of F1 Academy's Race 2. The trio discuss the events of practice and qualifying after giving their race ratings. They talk about the red flags brought out by Zhou Guanyu in FP3 and Nico Hulkenberg in Q2 as well as the underperforming Alpine and Daniel Ricciardo. They also debate whether or not Ricciardo is doing enough to remain in the Red Bull family before speaking about Lance Stroll's retirement and Ollie Bearman making his Formula 1 debut. The panel talk about Stroll's incident and Bearman's performances in qualifying and the race, which saw him score points. They discuss key moments from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, such as the battle between Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton and the tactics played by Haas, which provides an interesting debate on both sides. Oli, Sam and Abby finish up by giving their drivers of the day and their hopes for Australia, Round Three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m
  7. The 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Review

    03/05/2024

    The 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Review

    On this week's Cut to the Race, Oli hosts the first race review episode of the season and is joined by Abby and Sam to discuss all the things that happened over the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, including a Bahrain-special quiz. Whilst the focus is on racing, there was a lot of drama over the weekend, and since, off-track. First up is the ongoing situation regarding Christian Horner. The panel give the listeners a debrief before discussing the implications for Red Bull as well as the current rumours of key figures, such as Max Verstappen and Adrian Newey potentially leaving the team. Bahrain wasn't a great weekend for Alpine and so, the trio chat about the restructuring of the team and the departure of two senior personnel before touching on the investigation into FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The trio talk about the key takeaways from practice and qualifying, discussing Alpine's performance as well as those who got into Q3, including Nico Hulkenberg. The panel then share their National Anthem Ratings before going through the race. They discuss the performance of Red Bull and Perez's climb through the field as well as Ferrari. Carlos Sainz finished on the podium and was a man on a mission in Bahrain whilst his teammate suffered several problems. The panel talk about Sainz's performance and what it means for the season before chatting about Lance Stroll, who was involved in the opening lap incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  8. We Are Back!! The 2024 F1 Season Kick Off

    02/27/2024

    We Are Back!! The 2024 F1 Season Kick Off

    Join Oli, Sam, James and Abby as we gear up for the 2024 Formula One season! This episode dives into all the hottest topics: News Recap: We break down the latest headlines, including Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari, Gunther Steiner's departure from Haas, and the ongoing investigation into Christian Horner. Livery Showdown: From sleek to questionable, we discuss the best and worst liveries this season and crown the ultimate winners and losers. Testing Debrief: We analyse the latest testing data and what it tells us about the teams' performance heading into the season. Bold Predictions: We delve into what will dominate the headlines – will Hamilton find success at Ferrari? Who will replace Perez at Red Bull? Buckle up as we predict the World Champions, best and worst drivers, and the biggest surprises the season might throw our way. Driver Market Frenzy: We speculate on the driver market shake-up, with potential departures like Sainz and arrivals like Vettel to Mercedes. Don't miss this episode packed with exciting insights and predictions to get you pumped for the 2024 F1 season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 15m
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Cut to the Race delivers the latest F1® news, race reviews & analysis. Dive deep with race reviews, technical breakdowns & behind-the-scenes access from the FormulaNerds team. New to F1 or a die-hard fan, Cut to the Race is your ultimate F1 audio companion! Subscribe now & never miss a beat.

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