Épisodes

  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 272: 6 Fixes for F1 2026
    Apr 6 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)
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    1 h et 31 min
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 271: F1 2026's flaws truly exposed (Japanese Grand Prix review)
    Mar 30 2026

    Graham and Luke return to review the Japanese Grand Prix!

    This week we talk:

    • F1’ 2026's qualifying problem (3:35)
    • How Antonelli gained a stronghold in qualifying, and the circumstances that led to his victory, including a massive incident born from the 2026 engines (30:25)
    • A great opening drive of the season for Piastri (54:23)
    • Leclerc duels Hamilton again en route to a podium (58:30)
    • A quick additional word on Russell’s, Norris’ and Hamilton’s races (63:01)
    • Gasly keeps Verstappen at bay (65:02)
    • Lawson picks up more points; Ocon’s positive response after difficult China weekend (68:19)
    • Lindblad’s chance of points disappears on race day (70:40)
    • Audi squander more points to poor starts (72:30)
    • Midfield thoughts, including Cadillac, Hadjar, Verstappen’s media problem, Williams, and Aston Martin (74:39)
    • Alex Albon’s deteriorating relationship with Williams (83:16)
    • Closing thoughts for Japanese GP (89:24)
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    1 h et 38 min
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 270: Untangling the mess at Aston Martin/Audi
    Mar 23 2026

    Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond!

    This week we talk:

    • Some F1 calendar talk, and some potential BYD-F1 buzz (6:45)
    • Hangovers from Chinese GP (18:53)
    • Attempting to unpack the mess of Aston Martin’s current Team Principal situation as Newey appears to be stepping away from TP role (20:12)
    • Wheatley leaves Audi to reportedly join Aston Martin: unpacking all angles of this strange move (29:40)
    • Mercedes shores up its leadership structure (63:24)
    • Discussing the talent at the Formula E test (68:53)
    • Some IndyCar chatter (74:58)
    • Japanese Grand Prix preview (78:04)
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    1 h et 45 min
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 269: An Early Breakthrough (Chinese Grand Prix review)
    Mar 16 2026

    Graham and Luke return to review the Chinese Grand Prix!

    This week we talk:

    • Antonelli emerges on top as Mercedes and Ferrari lock horns again (5:27)
    • Russell wins sprint; gets bogged down behind Ferrari on Sunday (24:59)
    • Hamilton gets first podium after winning duel vs Leclerc (31:07)
    • Another star performance from Ollie Bearman (43:20)
    • A more expected return to form for Gasly and Alpine; Colapinto’s best race for Alpine (54:56)
    • Hadjar picks up points as sole Red Bull finisher (65:42)
    • Carlos Sainz makes a miracle and scores points for Williams (69:25)
    • A much better weekend for Lawson (73:11)
    • A midfield round-up, including Hulkenberg’s pit issue costing him points, Aston Martin’s tetchiness, Cadillac finishing the race, and more (75:45)
    • A terrible look for F1 as four cars register DNS’s, including both McLarens (81:05)
    • Red Bull’s alarming lack of pace (92:40)
    • Lack of Lindblad experience, and a terrible strategy, holds his weekend back (98:28)
    • Sergio Perez almost takes out his teammate (100:04)
    • Chinese Grand Prix Closing thoughts (101:16)
    • Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GP’s officially postponed, likely cancelled; what does F1 do about Qatar and Abu Dhabi? (102:46)
    • A yearly rant about F1 Academy’s lack of career progression for their drivers (120:33)
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    2 h et 10 min
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 268: Well, F1 2026 is Here... (Australian Grand Prix review)
    Mar 9 2026

    Graham and Luke return to review the first round of F1 2026, and...well, maybe it's closer than we think?

    This week we talk:

    • Mercedes live up to favourites tag, but Ferrari give them good run for money…before strategy fumble (1:37)
    • Ollie Bearman, the class of the midfield; Ocon unlucky not to score points (29:25)
    • Arvid Lindblad stars in debut weekend; early setback for Lawson (33:45)
    • Bortoleto scores debut points for Audi; unfortunate DNS for Hulk (39:39)
    • Gasly and Ocon refuse to grow up (44:37)
    • A great Alonso start as good as it gets for Aston (50:25)
    • Perez and Cadillac finish the race; rivalry with Lawson re-ignites (53:04)
    • Norris’ and Verstappen’s weekends analysed (55:50)
    • Hadjar undone by reliability (64:39)
    • Piastri’s pre-race crash (67:31)
    • Disappointing weekend for Williams and Colapinto, other than his quick reactions (71:51)
    • More light shed on Aston/Honda struggles(76:55)
    • Drivers share their displeasure of the new F1 (87:15)
    • Chinese GP Preview (105:16)
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    2 h
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 267: F1 2026 Preseason Predictions!
    Mar 4 2026

    Better late than never!

    Graham and Luke return to preview everything relating to F1 2026!

    From the new regulations, talking points at the front of the grid, to the midfield, and beyond! We look at the dynamics all the way up and down the grid, the bigger picture, and predicting the 2026/2027 silly season!



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    3 h et 9 min
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 266: If you do not go for a GAP
    Mar 2 2026

    Luke is back for a little solo episode this week. We will be returning later in the week with our 5th annual pre-season predictions!

    Apologies for the short episode but rather a quiet week.

    This time out Luke spoke about:


    • Monaco 2 stop rule abandoned (2:44)
    • Pirelli F1 boss change (11:40)
    • Indycar 2026 St Pete (13:35)

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    33 min
  • The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 265: Curtain Falls on F1 2026 Testing
    Feb 23 2026

    Graham and Luke return to review and discuss all 11 F1 teams' pre-season testing across Bahrain!

    This week we talk:

    • Aston Martin’s nightmare 2026 continues (6:18)
    • McLaren consolidating their place among the front teams (29:30)
    • Mercedes still sandbagging, Toto Wolff gets angry about fuel, compression ratio end in sight (36:34)
    • Ferrari set pace at Bahrain, rotating rear wings, and optimism around Lewis Hamilton in 2026 (48:03)
    • Red Bull’s conservative test; Hadjar’s less than ideal preparation amid early pressure…but more than ideal situation that he’s found himself in to begin with (58:35)
    • Alpine and Haas still look like midfield leaders (79:20)
    • Audi’s solid Bahrain outings (90:00)
    • Racing Bulls’ big mileage (94:10)
    • Williams’ good mileage, but concerns linger ahead of opening race (100:21)
    • Cadillac’s preparations rumble on (105:41)
    • F1 2026 general issues; super clipping, running engines at lower outputs, and starting procedures (110:15)
    • Barcelona announced as rotation race with Spa; Turkey return imminent (125:09)
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    2 h et 11 min