Motor Life F1 Podcast

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Launched after "Africa Podcast Day 2022", the Motor Life F1 (ML F1) Podcast covers the state of F1 and how Africans relate to motorsports.

  1. Jul 14

    From Monaco to Africa: Shitawa Bah on 30 F1 Races, Rwanda's Bid & the Future of Formula 1| ML F1 Ep 23

    Motorsports Marketing and Communications Strategist Shītawa Báh- Vasiliev talks about attending over 30 F1 races for both work and pleasure. Also;  Is Max Verstappen going to trigger moves in the driver’s market, and is there a link to McLaren and Oscar Piastri? Is Bahrain back on the F1 2026 calendar?  Rating new manufacturers in F1 in 2026 - Cadillac, Audi and surprisingly, Ford. The resurgence of Lewis Hamilton to help Ferrari end their race win drought.  The data, strategy and technology swing between Formula 1 and Formula E.  Motorsports in Africa. Navigating government and commercial interests. High-spending Africans are driving F1 to the continent. Why Rwanda is at the front of the F1 Africa sweepstakes and the opportunity for Kenya! High-spending Africans are driving F1 to the continent. Belgian GP predictions. Credits Guest: Shītawa Báh- Vasiliev - Follow her on ⁠Instagram⁠ and LinkedIn⁠. Recorded on July 8, 2026, at the Semabox podcast incubator at the ⁠⁠⁠Baraza Media Lab⁠⁠⁠, Nairobi. Follow the @MLF1podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Host: Limo Taboi.

  2. Jun 19

    First EV to Finish the Rhino Charge: Richard Kiplagat & Robert Kamau on Conquering Kenya's Toughest Off-Road Challenge with Zero Emissions | ML F1 Ep 22

    The podcast hosts the EV Explorers Team Lead Richard Kiplagat and electrical engineer Robert Ng'ang'a Kamau after their Kenyan-designed and built vehicle completed the always-tough 2026 Rhino Charge, a first for a zero-emission car.   Celebrating 25 years of competing in the Rhino Charge with a record finish. The conservation mission behind the Rhino Charge is also an opportunity to visit unique parts of Kenya while bonding with friends and families. Rules of teams competing and vehicle requirements. Building a rugged future-facing, zero-emission car in Kenya to compete in an off-road challenge.Marrying engineering to rural mobility futures by incorporating solar power.Making continual improvements and modifications in the 3-year program to advance even further.Taking on electric vehicle mobility learning and using the team as a lab to inspire local talent and try new ideas.   Credits Guests: Richard Kiplagat and Robert Ng'ang'a Kamau. Follow the EV Explorers on Instagram and TikTok.All about the EV Explorers at Rhino Charge 2026.  Support or donate to the EV Explorers on Just Giving. Apply for the Innovation Challenge to join the EV Explorer engineering team (female TVET student applicants are encouraged, and the KCB Foundation has a 75% scholarship) Recorded on June 17, 2026, at the ⁠⁠Semabox⁠⁠ podcast incubator, at the ⁠⁠Baraza Media Lab⁠⁠ on Riverside Drive, Nairobi.Follow the @MLF1podcast on Twitter and Instagram.Host: Limo Taboi.

  3. 11/21/2025

    Singapore GP Diaries with Chiira Maina: F1 Travel on any budget & the road to the 2025 WDC | ML F1 Ep 21

    Advertising executive Chiira Maina, fresh from attending the Singapore Grand Prix 2025, joins the podcast and talks about: Grand Prix gaming as a fun side activity for F1 fans who can even experience the "never raced on" Vietnam track.Making the leap: watching F1 as friends to travelling to a distant, unique race. How to save and attend an F1 race and the power of “visa-free” travel in wooing F1 fans. Where to stay in pricey Singapore and different race experiences for different pockets. Singapore is a utopia for Kenyan politicians – what else is there to do?A review of the 2025 Brazil race at a special track for Max Verstappen. Podium predictions for the Las Vegas GP and who will be the 2025 F1 World Driver Champion. Credits Guest: Chiira Maina – follow him on Twitter. Recorded on 13 November 2025 at the ⁠Semabox⁠ podcast incubator, on Riverside Drive, Nairobi.Follow the @MLF1podcast on Twitter and Instagram.Host: Limo Taboi

  4. 10/25/2025

    Nepurko Keiwua on Affordable Biking, Rookie Battles & Hamilton’s Redemption — as Max Takes on McLaren | ML F1 Ep 20

    During P2 for the Singapore Grand Prix 2025, Nepurko Keiwua joins the podcast and talks about: Biking in Nairobi - the risks, and dangers from other road users. Supporting young talent and local rallies through PR & Communications.Attending the 2025 Safari Rally.Marc Márquez vs Max Verstappen.What ails Lance Stroll and why Oliver Bearman is the best rookie in 2025.The impact of Abu Dhabi 2021 on Lewis Hamilton’s career and his fans - and how Mercedes can win them back.Doing beef farming and what drives the taste of meat in Nairobi? Singapore GP and the 2025 WDC predictions.  Credits Guest: Nepurko Keiwua – follow Nepurko on Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky.Recorded on 3 October 2025 at the ⁠Semabox⁠ podcast incubator, at the ⁠Baraza Media Lab⁠ on Riverside Drive, Nairobi.Nepurko‘s short story “Nabii lives” is on Spacefunk! anthology by MVmedia, LLC.#Bikers4Boobies was staged by the Women Bikers' Association- K to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2025.Listen to the Rib Revolution by Nepurko.Follow the @MLF1podcast on Twitter and Instagram.Host: Limo Taboi.

  5. 08/08/2025

    No More Papaya Rules: Victor Seii on Music, F1’s Mid-Season Madness, and Africa’s Race Hosting Dreams | ML F1 Ep 19

    Ahead of the Hungary Grand Prix and the 2025 F1 mid-season, musician and producer Victor Seii chats about his deep knowledge of F1, including:  Making songs for Safaricom, the Kenya Tourist Board and Tusker Project Fame. His attraction to fast cars and F1 engineering with its split-second precision gains.African nations’ capacity to host F1 – which city can host 100,000 people for 5 days?Content creation in F1 (Wendover Productions, Kym Illman) amid strict broadcast rules.Three reasons Christian Horner was axed and where he may end up.The gloves are off at McLaren on their path to twin titles with no more Papaya Rules!The Russel factor in Max extending his contract at Red Bull. His admiration for Lewis Hamilton in breaking barriers away from the track.Review of Belgium GP 2025 – balancing a rain spectacle vs driver safety. His memorable races and bucket list of races to attend.   Recorded on 31 July 2025 at the ⁠⁠⁠SemaBOX⁠⁠⁠, Baraza Media Lab.     Guest: Victor Seii - SoundCloud has some tracks from the “Well Seasoned” albums. Host: Limo Taboi on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Motor Life F1 Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on all your listening platforms. Some Other Links  ·      The final “Niko Na” song at Safaricom, with its memorable video.  ·      The Safaricom “Maasai Hill” advertisement.  ·      Congratulations, Kym Illman, on attaining 500,000 YouTube subscribers ·      One of the Wendover Productions videos about F1’s Insane Logistics.

  6. 05/24/2025

    Inside the Safari Rally: Safety, Scrutineering & Sustaining Africa’s Legendary Motorsport Event with Oscar Koitaba | ML F1 Ep 18

    Special guest Oscar Koitaba, an all-around motorsports fan who was a scrutineer at the 2025 WRC Safari Rally chats about: • How the different teams ensure safety at the rally stages and events. •  Ensuring fairness and safety throughout a motorsports competition as measured by repairs, retirements, safety, luggage, etc.  • What makes rallying at the top class a costly venture for self-sponsored Kenyans in the absence of local corporate support? • The trade-off for safety – for cars, crew, equipment, teams and the environment.  •  What happens after the final Naivasha podium and everyone leaves?  •  Raising hope for the Subaru Boys with a possible return of Subaru to the WRC. • Tips for motorsports fans to enjoy the Safari Rally at Naivasha.  Guest: Oscar Koitaba.   Recorded on 21 May  2025 at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠SemaBOX⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast incubator, Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi, Kenya.  Engineered by Muturi Kanini for SemaBOX Africa.    Host: Limo Taboi on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠. Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Motor Life F1 Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on all your listening platforms.

  7. 04/09/2025

    From Tsunoda to Trump: Moses Kemibaro on F1’s Wild Season, Rookie Battles & Global Growth | ML F1 Ep 17

    Ahead of the Japan Grand Prix and early in the 2025 F1 season, Moses Kemibaro chats about ·      What regulations have done to bring racing closer.  ·      Why F1 is attracting new sponsors and how it can grow more fan engagement.  ·      Profanity in F1 broadcasts. ·      F1 in America with Trump in charge.  ·      The very challenging driver’s markets of veterans vs rookies.  ·      Team outlook for Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Mercedes. ·      Expectations around Yuki Tsunoda’s home debut with Red Bull, Honda’s future in F1,  and his compatriots.   ·      How champions McLaren can better manage their race-winning duo. Guest: ⁠Moses Kemibaro⁠; follow him on Twitter and Instagram and his YouTube channel of “Pure Digital Passion” podcasts.    Recorded on 4 April 2025 at the ⁠⁠⁠SemaBOX⁠⁠⁠ podcast incubator, Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi, Kenya.     Engineered by Billy Kiplimo for SemaBOX Africa.   Host: Limo Taboi on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Follow the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Motor Life F1 Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on all your listening platforms.

  8. 03/12/2025

    F1 Dreams & Rally Realities: Jeremiah Wahome on Racing in Europe, Asia & Africa | ML F1 Ep 16

    Jeremiah Wahome takes time from his preparations to race in the 2025 Safari Rally to chat about:  Life as a young kart racer, balancing schooling, navigating barriers like winter testing towards a big dream to race more powerful (heavier, faster) cars. His racing career in junior formulas in Asia and Europe on legendary tracks in Europe (Brands Hatch, Spa, Silverstone) and Asia (Sepang, Ningbo) – DYK China has 10 tracks ready for F1? His rallying career, opportunities, sponsors for the Safari rally, driving styles and challenges racing around Africa.Planning for the 2025 Safari Rally and his debut in WRC2 with a new Skoda team.  Predictions for the 2025 Safari and F1 season opener (Australia GP) this month.    Guest: Jeremiah Wahome on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠.   See Jeremiah Wahome and Victor Okundi cheer them in their Skoda (Twitter and Instagram) Fabia RS Rally2, Car No. 29 at the 2025 Safari Rally (Twitter and Instagram) – competing in WRC2, the Africa Rally Championship, and Kenya National Rally Championship.   Recorded on 10 March 2025 at the ⁠⁠SemaBOX⁠⁠ podcast incubator, Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi, Kenya.     Engineered by Lawreen Dunga for SemaBOX Africa.   Host: Limo Taboi on ⁠Twitter⁠. Follow the ⁠⁠⁠Motor Life F1 Podcast⁠⁠⁠ on all your listening platforms.

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Launched after "Africa Podcast Day 2022", the Motor Life F1 (ML F1) Podcast covers the state of F1 and how Africans relate to motorsports.

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