The Switchback F1 Podcast

The Switchback F1 Podcast
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A Formula 1 podcast hosted by Graham Chapple and Luke Holmes, featuring race analysis, breakdowns and general shenanigans.

  1. 5d ago

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 288: Blue Flag Chaos (Hungarian Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return as F1 reaches its summer break! This week we talk: McLaren step up as Ferrari throw promise away; Norris and Piastri battle (2:27)Norris’ ability to adapt over his F1 career (19:53)Verstappen powerhouses his way to P2 (27:10)Antonelli rescues a podium on a difficult weekend for Mercedes (35:15)Another double points finish for Racing Bulls in duel with Audi (41:19)Aston Martin’s upgrades works!! (51:47)A better weekend for Esteban Ocon (59:45)Immense Ferrari disappointment (62:16)Russell takes another battering (68:12)Hadjar’s poor race pace (73:28)Cadillac’s and Williams’ woeful weekends, including Carlos Sainz’s blue flag disaster (74:58)Hungarian Grand Prix closing thoughts (87:55)Malaysia returns! …but as the Bahrain Grand Prix? Imola rumoured to return as season finale if Abu Dhabi can’t take place (95:03)

  2. Jul 20

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 287: Margin Restored (Belgian Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return to review the Belgian Grand Prix! This week we talk: A drab spectacle at Spa (7:49)How Antonelli converted pole to win after Russell accident, and later VSC(19:39)Leclerc’s mini resurgence continues (35:36)A quiet race for Verstappen; key personnel updates for Red Bull (40:28)Hadjar’s recovery drive from the back (46:09)More points for Bortoleto and Audi (51:10)Racing Bulls’ upgrades and eventful race (54:28)Colapinto’s move of the race (60:40)Piastri’s race undone by contact with Leclerc; why it wasn’t punished and Hamilton’s incident was (62:36)A midfield and beyond round-up (71:29)Belgian GP closing thoughts/round-up (99:00)Quick F2 and F3 thoughts from Spa (100:27)Hungarian Grand Prix preview (104:34)

  3. Jul 13

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 286: F1's return to V8's Takes Shape

    Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond! This week we talk: British Grand Prix hangovers, including the FIA now in discussions with Red Bull and Ferrari over revolving rear wings (3:05)F1 2026 calendar conundrum continues, as contingent race now appearing to be in place in case Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are cancelled; more sprints set to be announced for F1 2027 (17:23)F1’s next engine already being planned, set for a return to V8’s and other elements such as an independent manufacturer, lighter weight, and refuelling all discussed (31:09)Renault unhappy with their minority shareholder (60:27)Dixon confirmed at McLaren; Pato asks to be relieved of F1 reserve role (69:26)F2 round-up; Tsolov the class of the field (81:26)An amazing treat for F3 around Silverstone (93:09)Quick Formula E round-up (103:28)An interesting Sebastian Vettel admission (108:28)Belgian Grand Prix preview (117:34)

  4. Jul 6

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 285: Great British Redemption (British Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return to review the British Grand Prix! This week we talk: Setting up Grand Prix Sunday (4:13)Antonelli’s car issue denies sure victory (10:20)Late Verstappen off brings out safety car, outlines frustrations with Red Bull(22:55)The finish behind the safety car (33:08)A redemption victory for Charles Leclerc at Silverstone (42:11)The George Russell vs Lando Norris Grandstand (52:56)Russell salvages P2 (54:31)Lando Norris, McLaren, and their special livery (60:36)More qualifying success for Hadjar (65:01)Double points finishes for Racing Bulls and Alpine (71:52)Audi’s improved race pace showing as Bortoleto scores points (76:15)A better weekend for Cadillac after Austria DNF’s (80:58)Lewis Hamilton’s weekend and penalty discussed (82:47)Ollie Bearman turned around early (86:47)Piastri’s strange foibles (89:55)Sainz’s strange penalty (91:48)Aston Martin hit new lows (92:38)Another pointless day for Albon (98:19)Ocon’s lack of pace and rumours intensify (99:39)British Grand Prix closing thoughts (104:20)McLaren’s absolutely bizarre dealings in IndyCar involving Scott Dixon and Christian Lundgaard (112:32)

  5. Jun 29

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 284: Russell's Return (Austrian Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return to review the Austrian Grand Prix! This week we talk: The discourse surrounding George Russell’s pole position (4:28)Antonelli’s lap 1 proves costly; Verstappen brings the challenge to Russell (12:38)Red Bull make a big step forward (22:38)Piastri’s strong response; a rare off-race in 2026 for Norris (28:05)Racing Bulls a comfortable best of the rest in Austria; Lawson’s potential F1 future away from Racing Bulls (32:03)Audi happy with upgrades but finish outside of points (37:41)Hamilton’s adjusted strategy and Ferrari’s disappointing race(42:28)Flying through the midfield: Alpine and Haas’ disappointing races; more Ocon rumours (46:29)Williams’ lack of pace (54:26)Aston Martin’s upgrade schedule (56:13)Cadillac upgrades turn to smoke (64:25)Austrian Grand Prix closing thoughts (67:36)FIA roundup including ADUO, Ferrari wings banned, and Ben Sulayem abolishes maximum length terms (71:35)Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan set to join Cadillac (78:04)Previewing the British Grand Prix (80:30)

  6. Jun 22

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 283: Motorsport World Cup!

    Graham and Luke return, embracing the spirit of the World Cup! First, we talk: LeMans 2026 (1:38)Takeaways from Spanish GP (20:04)Mercedes drop their case to overturn Gasly’s penalties being overturned; McLaren and Red Bull prepare their cases (34:32)Fornaroli gets TPC test with Haas (39:55)Motorsport World Cup! (47:17)Austrian Grand Prix preview (129:42)World Cup bracket: https://kommodo.ai/i/9HN2klN3iYjHfiqa4mdU

  7. Jun 15

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 282: Hamilton's first win in red (Barcelona Catalunya Grand Prix review)

    Luke is back with a new mini-sode to bring you his immediate reaction of the Barcelona de Cataluyna GP. He runs you through all his winners and losers from the GP weekend and of course gets carried away with Ferrari talk! Back to nomral programming and podcast length when Graham gets back from his 24 hours of Le mans trip!

  8. Jun 8

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 281: Feast or Famine (Monaco Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return to review a busy Monaco Grand Prix! This week, we talk:Saturday sets up Sunday (5:48)Antonelli converts pole to win in wild end to Monaco as Verstappen fails to get off the line; Antonelli takes commanding lead in title (8:06)A second consecutive second for Hamilton (27:27)Why so many drivers were penalised for speeding into the pit-lane (34:59)Hadjar picks up his first Red Bull podium despite issues (41:34)Piastri salvaging a P4 out of a poor performance for McLaren (46:22)A double points finish for Racing Bulls, somehow (49:19)Gasly finishes 3rd on the road but undone by penalties (53:30)Williams’ rough team execution (58:24)Ocon gets two unlikely points, Alonso and Aston pick up penalty pieces to score first point of the season (63:09)A rookie mistake costs Cadillac’s first F1 point (73:40)A wasted opportunity for Audi (79:09)Touching more on George Russell’s nightmare race result (83:05)Colapinto missing on the weekend (89:45)Leclerc very unhappy with brakes; Brembo reply to accusations (90:37)Running through the rest of the grid and their Monaco GP’s (94:06)Monaco GP closing thoughts (100:35)Leclerc signs new extension with Ferrari (103:20)Decision of 60-40 split for 2027 hoped for at Spain (113:04)ADUO rules that Red Bull, not Mercedes, have the best engine in F1 (116:44)A new 10 year extension for Las Vegas (124:55)Quick F2/F3 takeaways from Monaco (126:00)Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix (129:58)

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A Formula 1 podcast hosted by Graham Chapple and Luke Holmes, featuring race analysis, breakdowns and general shenanigans.

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  • Creator
    The Switchback F1 Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Explicit
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