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. 1D AGO

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 279: Dawn of the second Silver War? (Canadian Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return as F1 is back with a bang at Canada. This week we talk: Antonelli and Russell come to blows in sprint; Russell’s DNF blows championship lead open (7:02)McLaren throw their race away starting on inters, followed by Piastri’s crash and Norris’ DNF (33:51)An improved showing for Red Bull despite a difficult weekend for both Verstappen and Hadjar (43:52)Hamilton’s best weekend in red; Leclerc checks out (49:45)A big points finish for Alpine (56:49)An improved showing for Arvid Lindblad and Racing Bulls (61:06)Haas on the back-foot but score a point; get tetchy on nonsense Ocon rumours (64:41)A round-up of the midfield and beyond: from Sainz, to impressive Perez, woeful Bottas, and much more8 (66:11)Closing thoughts on the Canadian GP (85:41)The 110th Indy 500 (89:39)

    2h 2m

  2. MAY 18

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 278: Honda's Bailout Explained

    Graham and Luke return to round up all things F1 and beyond before the F1 summer really kicks into gear! This week, we talk: Quick WEC and IndyCar talk to begin (3:55)F1 agrees to shift away from 50-50 power split for 2027 (13:20)Honda’s additional allowance to catch up comes at a cost; other ADUO implications as Canadian GP approaches (20:52)McLaren news including new expansion for MTC, new major sponsor, and Zak Brown’s letter to the FIA over team alliances (35:14)Williams’ difficult start to 2026 explained, and the road-map to return to 5th fastest team (56:19)Previewing the Canadian GP (73:17)Previewing the 110th Indy 500 (90:32)

    1h 46m

  3. MAY 11

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 277: Reassessing the 2027 grid

    Graham and Luke return as F1 is...on another break! This week we talk: Hangovers from the Miami GP (1:39)Aston fix vibrations, but other issues arise (20:23)F1 discussing downforce removal for 2027 (32:40)Sky Sports’ new bumper deal (41:20)Rumours continue that F1 is trying to shoehorn in Bahrain/Saudi back onto the calendar(46:53)Red Bull look to Piastri if Verstappen walks away (53:51)Reassessing the driver market and predictions (55:03)

    1h 51m

  4. MAY 4

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 276: F1 is back...again! (Miami Grand Prix review)

    Graham and Luke return to review the Miami GP as F1 finally returns! This week we talk (recorded before the Leclerc penalty): Storylines as F1 gathers again (1:38)Discussing upgrades, approach, and how the Miami GP unfolded as Antonelli takes another victory (11:13)Resurgent McLaren (33:32)George Russell needs to get on with it (40:14)Red Bull’s step forward; Verstappen’s spirited drive (46:58)Alpine’s big leap in Miami (50:55)Williams’ double points finish; how real was it? (54:50)Cadillac and Aston Martin making small progress (60:55)A disappointing weekend for Ferrari (63:54)Disappointments in the midfield including Haas, Audi, and Racing Bulls (69:58)A bad week for Isack Hadjar (76:07)Closing thoughts (80:30)News round-up, F2 and FE round-up (83:51)

    1h 42m

  5. APR 27

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 275: 'Everything is fine!'

    Graham and Luke return as F1 finally creeps close to a return! This week we talk: F1 confirms rule changes for Miami to improve F1 2026 (2:35)Toto Wolff’s comments on the upcoming Additional Design and Update Opportunities (ADUO) deadline, what it means for F1 2026, and his wrong WEC comparison (18:53)The Race’s brilliant interview with Stefano Domenicali, and unpacking the nonsense spewed (37:46)Audi announce Allan McNish as Racing Director (68:13)Turkish GP returns in 2027 (76:44)Zak Brown weighs in on Alpine-Mercedes links (82:21)Formula E’s Gen 4 reveal at Paul Ricard (85:23)Miami Grand Prix Preview (93:50)

    1h 52m

  6. APR 20

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 274: Are Red Bull in Decline?

    Graham and Luke return this week to talk all things F1 and beyond as the spring break continues! This week, we talk: Following on the news of GP leaving for McLaren and the decline of Red Bull and recruitment issues they have faced (1:15)Mercedes and Red Bull’s battery qualifying trick outlawed by FIA (31:21)Stefano’s horrible interview with Autosport (33:37)Rumours of Saudi GP rescheduling to end of the season; potentially 4 races in a row to finish (40:28)Other bits and bobs, including Pin’s Mercedes outing, Colton Herta FP1 sessions confirmed with Cadillac (46:33)Chatting F3 from Australia and going forward (52:57)F2 at Australia and going forward (64:59)

    1h 25m

  7. APR 13

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 273: Our Top 10 Tracks of all time

    Graham & luke return this week to discuss the best race tracks in the world. We run through our own favourite tracks and talk why they made the cut

    1h 7m

  8. APR 6

    The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 272: 6 Fixes for F1 2026

    Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond! This week we talk: Hangovers from the Japanese GP (4:30)The energy workaround Mercedes and Red Bull have figured out in qualifying (8:25)Williams’ Japan testing at the end of the race; Carlos Sainz’s difficult position after tough Williams start to 2026 (14:05)FIA’s statement promises to review F1 2026 with meetings due in April, including 6 possible solutions to early 2026 problems (24:50)Alpine’s long letter (62:19)Red Bull admits it’s paying the price for 2025 title charge (72:54)The uncomfortable power dynamic under Binotto at Audi (74:12)Lance Stroll to contest a GT3 race in the break (77:13)

    1h 31m
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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
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Explicit
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