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This is F101 - the podcast that breaks down Formula 1 like your favorite 101 course—but way more fun! Whether you’re fresh off Drive to Survive, a casual fan, or someone who just wants to keep up with the chaos, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up, because the fun. starts. right. noooow!

  1. 1d ago

    Report Cards & Racing Cars | 2026 Mid Season Review

    The first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season is officially in the books, which means it’s time for the most important academic exercise of the year: the F1 mid-season report card. Who’s getting an A? Who needs summer school? And who has spent the first half of the season staring at the exam paper wondering where all the answers went? We’re grading every team from Mercedes to Cadillac, looking at the cars, the upgrades, the reliability, the race-day execution and, most importantly, the teammate battles. Who’s winning qualifying? Who’s converting it into points on Sunday? And which rookies are already making their more experienced teammates look over their shoulders? Mercedes have been consistently at the sharp end, Ferrari have the pace but the eternal frustration of not quite putting it all together, Red Bull are still asking Max Verstappen to perform miracles, and McLaren might be the most frustrating case of all: a car with championship-winning potential that keeps finding ways not to finish the exam. Further down the grid, Racing Bulls have quietly emerged as the midfield benchmark, Alpine are dealing with reliability headaches, Williams are waiting for their big upgrade push, and Aston Martin are basically betting their entire second half on one giant package. And Cadillac? They’re still figuring out where the classroom is. Grab your imaginary red pen and join us for the 2026 F1 Mid-Season Report Card — grades, teammate battles, surprises, disappointments and plenty of completely unbiased teacher's opinions. Because in F1, apparently even the summer break comes with homework. Instagram - @thisisF101 OR https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101/

  2. Jul 24

    Hungry Hungary Hippos | 2026 Hungarian GP Preview

    One more race before Formula 1 heads into the summer break, and we're off to the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. This week, Nisha, Kevin and special guest Aditi preview one of the most technical circuits on the Formula 1 calendar with the most gorgeous trophy. We revisit the dramatic 2025 race, where McLaren's bold strategy split Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, Max's struggles and the surprising Gabi come back. We also take a hot lap around the Hungaroring, explain why it's called "Monaco without the walls", discuss the latest circuit changes, tyre strategy, weather, and why qualifying matters more here than almost anywhere else. Whether you're new to Formula 1 or a long-time fan, this episode has everything you need to know before lights out in Budapest.

  3. Jul 17

    Spa Weekend | 2026 Belgian GP Preview

    Pack your bags... we're going on a Spa Weekend. No, not the relaxing kind. This week we're heading to Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most legendary circuits in Formula 1 and a track that drivers consistently rank among their favourites. From the climb through Eau Rouge and Raidillon to the endless Kemmel Straight, Spa rewards bravery, punishes mistakes and somehow manages to have sunshine in one corner and thick fog in another. Before we even get to Belgium though, we have to address the elephant in the paddock... Silly Season. Is Max Verstappen really leaving Red Bull? Is Oscar Piastri actually considering a move? Why is Ollie Bearman suddenly being linked with Red Bull? And how many of these rumours will survive until Hungary? In this episode, Aswathy, Nisha and Kevin break down all the biggest talking points before previewing the Belgian Grand Prix. We revisit why Spa is so special, explain the new Straight-Line Mode zones on the 2026 cars, discuss tyre strategy, weather, championship implications and make our podium predictions. If you're new to Formula 1, this is the perfect race preview. And if you've been watching for years... you'll probably still learn why Kevin thinks Spa looks like a gun Instagram - @thisisF101 OR https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101/

  4. Jul 3

    Tea, tyres & thunder | 2026 British GP Preview

    This week we're heading to the home of Formula 1 — Silverstone — for the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint Weekend.Kevin and Nisha break down everything you need to know before lights out. We revisit last year's emotional race where Nico Hülkenberg finally claimed his first Formula 1 podium, look back at Lewis Hamilton's incredible Silverstone record, and explain why this circuit remains one of the greatest challenges in motorsport.From our signature track analogy (yes, Silverstone looks like a Formula 1 driver wearing a cap and admiring his trophy) to a full hot lap through Copse, Maggotts, Becketts and Stowe, we cover the circuit, weather, tyre choices, home race pressure, McLaren and Williams' special liveries, and why F1 Academy racing at Silverstone is such a milestone.Whether you're new to Formula 1 or a lifelong fan, this is everything you need to know before the 2026 British Grand Prix. Instagram - @thisisF101 OR https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101/

  5. Jun 26

    The Styrian Speedrun | 2026 Austrian GP Preview

    The shortest lap on the Formula 1 calendar is here, but there's plenty to unpack. This week, Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy break down the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, from the rollercoaster elevation changes and Max Verstappen's "hand around a Red Bull can" track layout, to how the new 2026 cars could behave in Austria's thin mountain air. Before that, we dive into the FIA's latest controversy. Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium was taken away, given back, and is now at the centre of yet another appeal. What does this mean for Formula 1, and could we be heading into an era where lawyers become as important as race engineers? We also cover Ferrari and Red Bull's latest upgrades, why Williams are expecting a difficult weekend, Cadillac's ambitious plans, tyre strategy, weather, and of course, our podium predictions. Whether you're brand new to Formula 1 or you've been watching for years, this is your guide to the Austrian Grand Prix. Instagram - @thisisF101 OR ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/⁠Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101 https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-the-case-of-gaslys-podium-risks-creating-a-regulatory-labyrinth-with-no-fair-way-out/10831311/ https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13555495/monaco-gp-mercedes-withdraw-appeal-of-pierre-gasly-podium-reinstatement-following-speeding-penalty-controversy https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/mclaren-lodge-notification-of-appeal-against-gaslys-reinstated-monaco-podium.6m07WtVUneEAehU5nxctNt https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/austria  https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-planning-new-fuel-engine-updates-austrian-gp/10831513/ https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/what-to-expect-and-what-not-to-from-red-bulls-austria-upgrade/10831436/ https://www.crash.net/f1/news/1098948/1/alex-albon-makes-glum-williams-f1-prediction-austrian-gp https://www.motorsportweek.com/2026/06/20/cadillac-sets-ambitious-f1-aim/ https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-tyres-will-the-teams-and-drivers-have-for-the-2026-austrian-grand-prix.2bhUStvp9xxGLpN2gvTeib  https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-the-2026-austrian-grand-prix.2TVNgkHQmZqNgF652EIbPO

  6. Jun 13

    Battle for Barcelona | 2026 Spanish GP Preview

    Barcelona might be Formula 1's ultimate test track, but in 2026 it arrives with a little extra emotion.In this episode, Kevin and Aswathy head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for what could be the track's final chapter as Spain's premier Formula 1 destination. From the famous "flexing triangle" layout to the corners that have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of F1 cars for decades, we break down everything you need to know before lights out.We revisit the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, including the Verstappen-Russell collision that became one of the season's defining moments, take a hot lap through Catalunya's iconic corners, discuss the latest team storylines, weather, tyres, and make our podium predictions for race weekend.Whether you're a long-time fan or just getting into Formula 1, this is your guide to the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.Welcome to F101.

  7. Jun 5

    The Count of Monte Carlo | 2026 Monaco GP Preview

    The Formula 1 circus heads to Monte Carlo for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, and we're tackling the most famous race on the calendar. Join Kevin, Nisha, first-time guest Lijo, and special guest Nina as we preview a race that every F1 fan knows, whether they've watched Formula 1 for ten years or ten minutes. From luxury yachts and impossible overtakes to the legendary Tunnel, Swimming Pool complex, La Rascasse and Casino Square, we take a sensory lap around the streets of Monaco and explain why winning here still means more than almost anywhere else. We also look back at the Canadian Grand Prix, debate whether Monaco deserves its place on the modern Formula 1 calendar, discuss Ferrari's chances around a circuit built for driver skill rather than outright speed, and break down the strategic chaos that could come from mandatory pit stops, resurfaced sections of track, and another year of teams gambling for track position. Whether you're a new Formula 1 fan trying to understand what makes Monaco special, or a long-time fan preparing for race weekend, this episode is your complete beginner-friendly guide to the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. Welcome to F101 — the h 1 podcast trying to teach you about F1 without gatekeeping. Instagram - @thisisF101 OR https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101/shorts sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/monaco https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-tyres-will-the-teams-and-drivers-have-for-the-2026-monaco-grand-prix.6RNlF5Skp9niWsEz6urQMrhttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-the-2026-monaco-grand-prix.4D3ZFQoOZ06eDclMWVlnOV

  8. May 22

    The Wall of Montreal | 2026 Canada GP Preview

    Montreal is back and this track is just organised chaos.In this episode of F101, Nisha, Kevin and Joy preview the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve — the infamous Wall of Champions, angry Canadian goose track analysis, sprint weekend chaos, tyre strategy, weather drama and all the silly season rumours floating around the paddock.Will Mercedes finally cook with their upgrades? Will the walls claim another victim? And will Canada finally give us the chaos wet race we deserve?Your complete beginner-friendly guide to the 2026 Canada GP starts now. 🇨🇦🏁Instagram - @thisisF101 OR https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101/shorts Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/canada https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-tyres-will-the-teams-and-drivers-have-for-the-2026-canadian-grand-prix.2Olo6kVcWh1n3FfU0OancF https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-the-2026-canadian-grand-prix.3NijByrfcXjIiWF2O6Y21T

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This is F101 - the podcast that breaks down Formula 1 like your favorite 101 course—but way more fun! Whether you’re fresh off Drive to Survive, a casual fan, or someone who just wants to keep up with the chaos, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up, because the fun. starts. right. noooow!

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