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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast by fans, for fans. Tom King & Chris Evans break down the week's F1 news and preview and review every race. New episodes every Tuesday through the season.

  1. 3d ago

    Hamilton Penalised, Leclerc Walks Free | Belgian GP Review 2026

    Lewis Hamilton got five seconds for a 50/50 first-lap incident. Charles Leclerc practically ran Oscar Piastri off the road at the end of the Kemmel Straight and got nothing. We're not sure the stewards watched the same race we did. In this episode, Chris and Tom review the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, the last one at Spa for a couple of years. George Russell's afternoon ends before turn six and his frustration with his power unit boils over, Kimi Antonelli takes a sixth win of the season with a drive well beyond his years, Isack Hadjar carves from P21 to P6, and Franco Colapinto pulls off the move of the race that F1's TV direction somehow forgot to show us. Plus: our Prediction League and Fantasy results, and a look ahead to Hungary where Aston Martin's B-spec car is going to change everything. Allegedly. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - Goodbye to Spa, for now 1:45 Russell's first-lap retirement & deployment woes 6:50 Should Mercedes have taken the engine penalty here? 11:14 Antonelli wins again — the mature championship drive 12:26 Ferrari's pace: Leclerc keeps it honest 13:59 Leclerc crowds Piastri — and gets nothing 17:31 The Hamilton/Russell penalty: policing the outcome 21:41 Hamilton's race unravels: pit lane chaos & damage 25:22 Verstappen's podium and a perfect Hadjar tow 26:12 Hadjar P21 to P6 — drive of the weekend? 29:28 Norris & McLaren's strategy miss 33:06 Bortoleto's run continues, Hulkenberg's doesn't 34:19 RB vs Alpine, and Haas' upgrade that wasn't 35:27 Driver of the Day 36:04 Move of the Day 37:48 WTF Moment:v TV direction, Perez's halo passenger & Stroll's DRS 45:49 Prediction League results 47:19 Fantasy League standings (F1 Fantasy & Grid Rival) 48:13 Hungary preview — the great Aston Martin hype 53:43 Our Hungarian GP predictions 57:46 Wrap up (and a very strange episode next week) GET INVOLVED Prediction League: https://backofthegrid.com Grid Rival; our F1 and IndyCar fantasy leagues: https://backofthegrid.com/fantasy Patreon — includes our community Discord: https://Patreon.com/BackOfTheGrid X: https://x.com/BackOfTheGridF1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/BackOfTheGridF1 Facebook: https://facebook.com/BackOfTheGridF1 Back of the Grid is a weekly Formula 1 podcast made by fans, for fans. New episodes every Tuesday during the season. #F1 #BelgianGP #Formula1

  2. Jul 14

    Verstappen to McLaren? The Rumours Won't Die | 2026 Belgian GP Preview

    The Verstappen-to-McLaren rumours refuse to die down and this week they got louder. Plus: F1 could run 10 sprint weekends in 2027, Aston Martin's big upgrade is delayed to Hungary, and we preview a brutal Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. In this episode: Mark Weber's denial that Oscar Piastri is being replaced, why Red Bull's talent exodus makes a Verstappen exit feel more plausible (all speculation at this stage, nothing confirmed), what a McLaren hypercar detour could look like for Max, Stefano Domenicali's push for more 2027 sprints, Aston Martin's delayed upgrade, our Belgian GP storylines and predictions, and a mailbag question on the Middle East calendar situation. 🏁 Predictions: https://backofthegrid.com get yours in before qualifying! 🏆 Fantasy & Grid Rival https://backofthegrid.com/fantasy 💬 Join the conversation: https://patreon.com/backofthegrid 📱 @BackOfTheGridF1 on X, Instagram and Facebook #F1 #BelgianGP #MaxVerstappen

  3. Jul 7

    Leclerc Wins, Fans Lose as Safety Car Ruins the Finish - 2026 British GP Review

    Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari's 250th race win, but it's the FIA's farcical safety car finish that everyone's talking about. In this episode, Tom and Chris dig into the safety car controversy that ended the race under caution despite fans being told a final lap was coming, the FIA president's awkward driver parade cameo, and a controversial track-limits penalty for Antonelli. Then it's onto the race itself: Leclerc's much-needed win, Russell's home podium, Antonelli's reliability heartbreak, and Verstappen's rear-end snap at Stowe that ended his race early. Plus Drive of the Day, Move of the Day, and this week's Predictions League and Fantasy results. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Intro  0:40 WTF: Silverstone's safety car finish controversy 15:11 WTF: MBS's Lego kart parade drama 20:13 WTF: Antonelli's track limits penalty & Sainz's harsh call 26:53 Race review: Leclerc ends his drought with Ferrari's 250th win 33:56 Mercedes: Russell's stellar recovery & Antonelli's bad luck 38:01 Red Bull nightmare: Verstappen's spin and retirement 42:49 Midfield battle: RB, Alpine, Williams & Cadillac's new livery 45:19 Drive of the Day & Move of the Day 49:11 Predictions League & Fantasy results 51:48 Outro & Belgian GP preview 🔗 Links Prediction League & Fantasy: backofthegrid.com Patreon (includes our community Discord): https://patreon.com/backofthegrid Back of the Grid is an F1 podcast by fans, for fans, hosted by Tom King and Chris Evans. New episodes every Tuesday in season. #F1 #BritishGP #Formula1

  4. Jun 30

    Should Russell's Pole Have Counted? | 2026 Austrian GP Review

    Should Russell's pole have even counted? We break down the yellow-flag row that overshadowed Austria, plus his bounce-back win, Verstappen's Red Bull revival, and a British GP preview. In this episode, Tom and Chris review the 2026 Austrian GP: the controversial pole that had the whole paddock asking questions, George Russell's important win, Antonelli's mistake-strewn afternoon, Red Bull's upgrade step for Verstappen, Ferrari's latest strategy headache with Hamilton, and a chaotic Racing Bulls team-orders call. Then we look ahead to Silverston. Can the 2026 cars handle a proper high-speed circuit, and is this the weekend Russell finally breaks his home curse? 0:00 Intro & what's coming up 0:27 Austrian GP review: did Russell's pole count? 10:45 Russell converts pole into a win 13:17 Antonelli's messy weekend 16:48 Verstappen & Red Bull's upgrade step 24:18 The penalty trap on Norris's engine fix 27:21 Ferrari's strategy blunders strike again 31:32 Racing Bulls' team-orders mess 34:03 Midfield report: Audi, Williams, Aston & Cadillac 38:29 Silly season: where next for Pérez? 41:03 Driver of the Day 42:58 Move of the Day 45:05 Award: the camera gimmicks (drone & "head cam") 52:06 Prediction League results 54:05 F1 Fantasy & Grid Rival update 55:34 British GP preview: Silverstone storylines 1:03:13 Our Silverstone predictions 1:07:13 Your questions (mailbag) 1:12:55 Wrap-up & sprint weekend reminder 🏁 Prediction League (free to play, win prizes): https://backofthegrid.com 🎮 Grid Rival fantasy (F1 & IndyCar): https://backofthegrid.com/fantasy 💜 Patreon — includes our community Discord: https://patreon.com/backofthegrid 🎧 Prefer video? Watch here: [https://youtube.com/@backofthegridF1 Follow @BackOfTheGridF1 on X, Instagram & Facebook. Back of the Grid is a weekly F1 podcast by fans, for fans, hosted by Tom King and Chris Evans. New episodes every Tuesday in season. #F1 #AustrianGP #BritishGP

  5. Jun 23

    Can Hamilton Win Again? | 2026 Austrian GP Preview

    Ferrari are flying and Mercedes can't stop breaking down! Can Hamilton make it two wins in a row at the 2026 Austrian GP? We preview race week at the Red Bull Ring. In this episode: the Monaco saga rumbles on (Mercedes withdraw their review, McLaren keep pushing), F1's new engine catch-up rules and why Red Bull are contesting them, Haas silly season heating up, Magnussen's NASCAR debut, plus full Austria storylines and our predictions. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:48 Monaco: The Latest 3:35 F1's Engine Catch-Up Rules (ADUO) 9:19 Haas To Drop Ocon? 16:53 Magnussen's NASCAR Debut 18:02 Austrian GP Storylines 26:28 Our Predictions 31:16 Prediction League & Wrap-Up 🏁 Play our Prediction League: https://backofthegrid.com ⭐ Patreon — includes our community Discord: https://patreon.com/backofthegrid 📱 @BackOfTheGridF1 on X, Instagram & Facebook Back of the Grid is a weekly Formula 1 podcast by fans, for fans, hosted by Tom King and Chris Evans. New episodes every Tuesday in season. #F1 #AustrianGP #Formula1

  6. Jun 16

    Hamilton's First Ferrari Win! | 2026 Spanish GP Review

    Lewis Hamilton takes his first win for Ferrari at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix,  and it might just have reignited the title fight. Tom and Chris break down how Ferrari out-strategised Mercedes in Barcelona, plus the Gasly Monaco penalty U-turn that's reopened a very messy can of worms. In this episode: Hamilton's emotional first Ferrari win and the records that come with it, the strategy call that put Mercedes in an impossible spot, whether the VSC actually gifted him the win, Russell vs Antonelli and Kimi's latest DNF, Norris inheriting the podium, Leclerc's Q3 crash, a baffling Alpine team order, Lindblad's rookie pace, plus Driver of the Day, Move of the Day, the WTF moment, and your inbox questions. JOIN IN 🏆 Prediction League: https://backofthegrid.com 🔴 Patreon: https://patreon.com/backofthegrid 🐦 Follow @BackOfTheGridF1 on X, Instagram & Facebook Back of the Grid is a weekly Formula 1 podcast — by fans, for fans. Every race, Tom and Chris recap the action, dish out Driver of the Day, Move of the Day and the dreaded WTF moment, and run prediction and fantasy leagues anyone can join. #F1 #SpanishGP #LewisHamilton

  7. Jun 9

    More Penalties Than Overtakes 🤦 - 2026 Monaco GP Review

    The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix had more penalties than overtakes, and we're not exaggerating. Pit-lane speeding chaos, Gasly's lost podium, Russell's drive-through farce and Antonelli's fifth win in a row, all unpacked. In this episode, Tom and Chris work through a Monaco GP defined by the stewards: the pit-lane speeding saga that caught five drivers by fractions of a km/h, why Tom thinks Hülkenberg's hairpin penalty was completely wrong, Mercedes' communication meltdown over Russell's penalty, and Cadillac throwing away their first-ever points. Plus Hadjar's debut podium, Racing Bulls' best-ever day, the Brembo brake row, and a look ahead to Spain.   ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backofthegrid 🏁 Play our free Prediction League: https://backofthegrid.com - Score 5/5 for a perfect weekend and there's a prize! 🏆 0:00 – Intro: a race defined by penalties 1:53 – Pit-lane speeding farce (five drivers, tiny margins) 14:01 – Russell's drive-through & Mercedes' mess 19:00 – Hülkenberg's hairpin penalty 25:30 – Perez & Cadillac's lost points 30:15 – Stroll's track limits & brake trouble 31:52 – Hadjar's red-flag investigation & the rest 38:38 – Antonelli's fifth win in a row & the title picture 42:29 – Leclerc's crash & the Brembo brake saga 47:09 – Verstappen's race over before it began 48:32 – McLaren's off day, Piastri P4 & Norris' engine 51:12 – Racing Bulls' best-ever day: Lawson & Lindblad 53:46 – Driver of the Day 55:38 – Move of the Day 57:03 – WTF of the Weekend 59:10 – Prediction League results 1:01:11 – Spain preview: is the title Antonelli's to lose? 1:06:48 – Our Spanish GP predictions 1:11:14 – Inbox Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast by fans, for fans. Tom King & Chris Evans break down the week's F1 news and preview and review every race. New episodes every Tuesday through the season.   #F1 #MonacoGP #Formula1

  8. Jun 3

    It's All Gucci at Alpine - 2026 Monaco GP Preview

    Gucci Racing is heading to Alpine and it's set to reshape the entire team's future. Plus our full Monaco GP preview: can Russell hold the line against Antonelli's form? In this episode: we talk about Briatore's new Gucci deal at Alpine, the ever intensifying Russell v Antonelli battle, cocerns over Mohammed Ben Sulayem control of the FIA and of course preview the 2026 Monaco GP 0:00 Intro 0:50 It's All Gucci at Alpine: The $150m Deal 10:09 Ben Sulayem & the FIA Term-Limit Row 18:19 Why 2026 Races Could Be Shorter (60/40 Power Split) 24:10 McLaren's 1000th Grand Prix Livery 28:12 2026 Monaco GP Preview: Can Russell Hold On? 38:13 Our Monaco GP Predictions 43:33 Wrap-Up & Prediction League ▶ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backofthegrid ▶ Predictions league & fantasy: https://backofthegrid.com/ Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast by fans, for fans. Tom King & Chris Evans break down the week's F1 news and preview and review every race. New episodes every Tuesday through the season. #F1 #MonacoGP #Alpine #Gucci

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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast by fans, for fans. Tom King & Chris Evans break down the week's F1 news and preview and review every race. New episodes every Tuesday through the season.

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    Back Of The Grid F1 | Formula 1
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
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