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RacingNews365.com's regular Formula 1 podcast, hosted by Michael Butterworth and featuring the views and insights of RacingNews365's Editorial Director Dieter Rencken. All the latest news, race reviews and opinions from the world of F1.

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RacingNews365.com's regular Formula 1 podcast, hosted by Michael Butterworth and featuring the views and insights of RacingNews365's Editorial Director Dieter Rencken. All the latest news, race reviews and opinions from the world of F1.

    Is Binotto set to take over at Alpine?

    Is Binotto set to take over at Alpine?

    Rumours over the past week suggested that Mattia Binotto might be set to take over from Otmar Szafnauer as Team Principal at Alpine.

    The French squad's poor start to 2023 led to public criticism earlier this month from CEO Laurent Rossi, leading some to suggest that Szafnauer’s position may be under threat.

    But even if Alpine are keen to ring the changes, would Binotto be in a position to take over, and would he even want the job?

    Joining host Balve Bains to discuss the last week in F1 are RacingNews365.com Asia Correspondent Michael Butterworth and Editorial Director Dieter Rencken.

    Red Bull reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo had a seat fitting at AlphaTauri earlier this week, but does this mean he’s set to step in and replace the underperforming Nyck de Vries?

    Why have Pirelli applied to the FIA to change the specification of the sport’s tyres?

    How is the technical partnership between Red Bull and Ford shaping up?

    And what can we expect from this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola?

    All this and much more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

    • 22 min
    What’s behind Ferrari’s malaise?

    What’s behind Ferrari’s malaise?

    Max Verstappen laid down a marker during the Miami Grand Prix, working his way up from ninth on the grid to take his third win of 2022.

    But it was a dispiriting day for his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who failed to capitalise on pole position and seemed unable to cope with Verstappen’s pace.

    Joining host Balve Bains to discuss the Miami weekend are RacingNews365.com Asia Correspondent Michael Butterworth and Editorial Director Dieter Rencken.

    After a chastening weekend for Ferrari, why are the Scuderia so far off the pace, and what needs to happen for them to return to the front of the grid?

    With Mercedes outscoring Aston Martin, and with an update expected for the next round at Imola, are the Silver Arrows on an upward trajectory?

    And why did Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi feel compelled to publicly criticise his team in the lead up to the event?

    All this and much more, on this episode of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

    • 26 min
    Is Perez a genuine title contender?

    Is Perez a genuine title contender?

    Sergio Perez made it two wins in as many days in Baku last weekend, with the Mexican taking victory in both Saturday’s Sprint and Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

    Max Verstappen had led the early stages of the Grand Prix, but Perez leapfrogged his teammate in the pits after the Safety Car was deployed to allow for Nyck de Vries’ stricken AlphaTauri to be cleared.

    With Perez now just six points behind Verstappen in the championship standings, is there a genuine title fight emerging between the two Red Bull drivers in 2023?

    Joining host Balve Bains to discuss the Baku weekend and other F1 news are RacingNews365.com Asia Correspondent Michael Butterworth and Editorial Director Dieter Rencken.

    The Baku weekend saw a change to the usual Sprint format, with an extra qualifying session for the Sprint replacing FP2 on Saturday. Did this new format live up to expectations?

    With another street circuit at Miami coming this weekend, what can we expect from the Florida event?

    And is a sexism row involving FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem a smokescreen for the absence of TV coverage for the nascent F1 Academy series?

    All this and much more, on this episode of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

    • 23 min
    Will Mercedes tech reshuffle prove fruitful?

    Will Mercedes tech reshuffle prove fruitful?

    Mercedes' struggles under F1's newest set of technical regulations have facilitated a change in their ranks.
    James Allison and Mike Elliott have swapped roles ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the former returning as Technical Director just 20 months after handing over the baton to the latter to become Chief Technical Officer.
    With both titles seemingly out of reach this year, what does Mercedes' reshuffle mean for the team's future prospects?
    Joining host Balve Bains to discuss last week's F1 news are RacingNews365.com Asia Correspondent Michael Butterworth and Editorial Director Dieter Rencken.
    Following another incident where a driver suffered an injury after making contact with a sausage kerb, does the FIA need to reconsider how these are deployed around circuits?
    Ferrari's right of review request for Carlos Sainz's Melbourne time penalty was dismissed, but was this really a surprise?
    With former Renault F1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul now in charge of Hyundai's motorsport programme, is the Korean firm angling to join F1 in the near future?
    And after an unexpected four-week break, F1 finally returns this weekend with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Will Baku live up to its reputation of exciting racing?
    All this and more, on this episode of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

    • 21 min
    Is Max Verstappen really set to walk away from F1?

    Is Max Verstappen really set to walk away from F1?

    World Champion Max Verstappen caused a stir recently when he suggested that he may be prepared to walk away from F1 if he is unsatisfied with the direction the sport is taking.
    The Dutchman is known for his dislike of both Sprint events and an expanded calendar, both of which have been championed by F1’s powerbrokers.
    Could Verstappen really leave F1 in the coming years? And what might he do instead?
    Joining host Balve Bains to discuss last week's F1 news are RacingNews365.com Asia Correspondent Michael Butterworth and Editorial Director Dieter Rencken.
    After several recent controversial decisions, what are the main challenges facing stewards in 21st century F1?

    With F1 chief Stefano Domenicali open to the idea of rotating Grands Prix as the calendar expands, is this a good idea?

    What sort of anecdotes and information might we find inside Guenther Steiner’s tell-all account of his 2022 season?

    And a dramatic crash in a WEC support race and the tragic death of Craig Breen in a rallying accident bring the issue of safety into sharp focus.

    All this and more, on this episode of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

    • 17 min
    Does F1's Sprint format need tweaking?

    Does F1's Sprint format need tweaking?

    With no Grand Prix until April 30th, confusion has reigned over plans to alter the format of the Sprint weekends to have two qualifying sessions.
    Under the proposal, Friday’s qualifying session now sets the grid for Sunday’s Grand Prix, and FP2 is replaced by a separate qualifying just for the Sprint on the Saturday.

    But with this new format set to be used at the following race in Baku, there are question marks over whether tyre supplier Pirelli will have enough rubber to cater for two qualifying sessions in addition to the Sprint and the Grand Prix.
    Joining host Balve Baines to discuss last week's F1 news are RacingNews365.com Asia Correspondent Michael Butterworth and Editorial Director Dieter Rencken.

    Should the format of the Sprint weekend be changed, or is it fine as it is?

    Was Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur right when he suggested that Red Bull's punishment for breaching F1's cost cap was too lenient?

    And with Charles Leclerc taking to Instagram to tell his followers not to follow him to his house, do F1 drivers need more privacy?

    All this and more, on this episode of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

    • 16 min

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