The Fast and the Curious
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Updated 11 days agoJoin Greg James, sports presenter Betty Glover, F1 broadcaster – and lifelong fanatic – Christian Hewgill and a rolling cast of drivers and characters from across the grid to take you inside the fascinating world of Formula 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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KIMI ANTONELLI | World Exclusive Interview | Extended chat with Mercedes new superstar
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: He's the most hyped rookie to enter Formula 1 for years. And now after an impressive start to his F1 career, Kimi Antonelli sits down with Betty Glover and Christian Hewgill for a debut appearance on The Fast And The Curious. Kimi tells us how he's coping with the eyes of the world on him, reveals the moment that left him "needing to change his underwear, how he balances F1 with actual school - and the prank he pulled on another driver's trainer. We're going to need to watch this one!Hosted by Radio 1's Greg James, sports presenter Betty Glover and F1 journalist Christian Hewgill, The Fast And The Curious is here every race week to preview and debreif Grand Prixs alongiside some of the biggest names in the sport. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon and Lance Stroll have all featured so far in 2025, with more big names on the way.For all of those chats and more checkout our feed wherever you get your podcasts, watch om YouTube and find us on all major social channels @fastcuriouspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lawson OUT: Yuki IN: Emergency Episode with Will Buxton
Will Buxton joins Betty Glover and Christian Hewgill to discuss one of the most brutal driver moves in Formula 1 history. After just two races Liam Lawson is dropped from Red Bull as he swaps seats with Yuki Tsunoda. We'll discuss where this leaves Liam? Should Yuki have been given the seat in the first place? Does this threaten Max's future with the team? And could the axe fall on Christian Horner?Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chinese GP Debrief | McLaren title battle ON | Lawson Struggles | Miami GP Winner Announced
Betty Glover and Christian Hewgill review the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri takes his first win of the season to bounce back from his home race heartbreak. But can anyone other than a McLaren win the title? Plus Liam Lawson struggles at Red Bull, Ferrari have a shocker and all of Haas climb in to Christian's cubby hole. Which is nice for them. We're also giving away tickets to the 2025 Formula One Crypto.Com Miami Grand Prix and we remember F1 legend Eddie Jordan.Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China Grand Prix & F1 Academy preview ft Chloe Chong & Ferrari's new merch
As we role into the second week of the 2025 season Greg, Betty and Christian (from his island retreat) look ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix. This weekend also sees the return of F1 Academy so we're joined by Charlotte Tilbury and Rodin Motorpsort driver Chloe Chong who goes through your listener questions and previews her season opener. Plus, there time to take a look at Ferrari's interesting new line of merch and some incredible stats about the drivers championship leaderboard as Lando Norris leads the way for the fist time.Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us vert soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australian Grand Prix debrief: 'We've got a three-way fight on our hands'
F1 is BACK! And with Betty sleeping through her an alarm, Greg in a dressing gown and Christian borderline delirious on Oscar Piastri's famous lamingtons in Melbourne so are our race debriefs.Are McLaren going to stroll to victory in 2025, are Lando and Oscar going to be battle each other along the way, and can Max Verstappen doing anything about it? Well after the opening round of the season we've started to speculate at answering some of those questions.Plus, did Kimi Antonelli live up to the hype, is Lewis Hamilton having teething problems at Ferrari and is the wet stuff in Charles Leclerc's seat "water"? All that and so much more in this weeks look at all the action.Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us vert soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Oscar could WIN it' | Australian Grand Prix preview | Christian's in Melbourne!
Christian Hewgill is in Australia chatting to Greg James and Betty Glover for a The Fast And The Curious Australian Grand Prix race preview. There’s reaction to Oscar Piastri’s new contract at McLaren, the team’s thoughts on why the young Aussie is so special and some race day predictions, one of them may be a Williams win.Plus some usual TFATC nonsense including terrible impressions and a reminder of our huge competition where you can win tickets to the Miami Grand Prix.Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us vert soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'I'd love to see Lewis win at Ferrari' | 2025 season preview ft. Karun Chandhok & Miami GP competition launch
As we stare down the barrel of the 2025 season we're joined by Karun Chandhok to take stock of everything that's happened on an off track over the winter and make some big predictions for the year ahead.We also figure out which rookie has the best seat on the grid and launch our MASSIVE Miami Grand Prix competition. Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us next time....YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social#formula1 #podcast #testing #f1 #fastandcurious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 TESTING 2025 | Listener questions, an F1 wedding and a HUGE announcement
Who is going to win the 2025 F1 World Championship? Well, we still have no idea. But what we do know is how much hi-vis paint McLaren have sprayed on their car, how quick Red Bull are looking and that Lewis Hamilton is pretty happy in his new Ferrari. We'll discuss all that and so much more including some quick-fire listener questions, an actual F1 themed wedding and the launch of one of the biggest things we've ever done on The Fast and The Curious. Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us next time....YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social#formula1 #podcast #testing #f1 #fastandcurious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Lewis in red was iconic' | F175 Debrief + Esteban Ocon and Lance Stroll
Betty and Christian are London's 02 Arena for full and frank debrief on the glitzy F175 launch. Who lit up the room? Who got a more than frosty reception? Was it any good? Oh and we've got two more F1 drivers on the podcast. It's a TFATC debut for Lance Stroll and after an absence of more than a year Esteban Ocon returns - and promises Christian can give him a slap. Obviously. Like subscribe and follow us on our socials...YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.socialNext time... Greg and Christian review 2025 pre-season testing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'I'm here to win' | Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon & Jenson Button on Williams' hopes for 2025
In our second special pre-season episode from Silverstone we're joined by Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon and Jenson Button as Williams launch their 2025 season. We cover some serious ground from how Carlos and Alex are getting on as teammates, to what they learned from each other as neighbours in Monaco and how Carlos' experience from around the grid has been "downloaded" by James Vowles and the rest of the team as they look to take big steps forward this year. There's also time for Jenson Button to make sure Christian's F1 knowledge is still up to scratch and for Carlos Sainz to fully embrace the living meme that is "confused Carlos Sainz".Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us next time....YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I can say whatever I want!" Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri take us inside McLaren's shakedown
We're back! Betty Glover, Christian Hewgill and Greg James return with The Fast And The Curious and where else could we start the season than with the Formula 1 Constructors World Champions, McLaren!We're at Silverstone behind the scenes as the team's 2025 car is driven for the first ever time. Lando Norris, talks about a potential world championship challenge, tells us what he thinks about people criticising him - and announces his retirement (he's joking, don't @ us). And Oscar Piastri explains how he'll go toe to toe with Lando in a title fight, without it all getting quite awkward... There's also a truly momentous moment as takes on the prestigious challenge of answering our first question of the year. Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us next time....YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspodBluesky: @fastcuriouspod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside McLaren's historic season with Randy Singh & Lando Norris' race engineer Will Joseph
We close out the 2024 season with a visit to the newly-crowned Formula One World Constructors' champions McLaren! After a look around the factory (including a run-in with a staff Christmas party) Greg, Betty and Christian sit down with the team's Racing Director Randy Singh and Lando Norris' Race Engineer Will Joseph to look back at their incredible season. From Lando's first Grand Prix win to moment they sealed the championship we find out about the ups and downs of their year, which point of the season was the most stressful and their aims for 2025. We also - of course - hear all about their end of season party. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abu Dhabi done: 2024 F1 season finale debrief
Christian, Greg and Chloe Grant watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and take stock of how the dust has settled in the longest season in Formula One history. From live reaction of some of the biggest moments in the race, to looking at how the year's results leave the grid for 2025 (via some actual champagne in the studio) the team look back how McLaren made a charge for the constructors title. They also discuss the driver moves, incoming rookies and recap the F1 Academy season as we mop up the final racing action of the year.YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abu Dhabi preview, Sam Ryder plays the F1 theme LIVE & we predict the 2025 champion
As we head towards the last grand prix of the season we're joined by massive F1 fan (and Fast and Curious resident house musician) Sam Ryder to look at how the final race of the year could play out. We also discuss Lewis Hamilton's farewell to Mercedes, predict what drama could unfold in 2025 and who could challenge Max Verstappen for the world championship next season. It would also be VERY rude if we didn't ask (aka gently force) Sam to pick up a guitar and play a live version of the Formula One theme music, before figuring out how it make the perfect soundtrack for Christian's hypothetical wedding.YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Qatar debrief ft. Ruth Buscombe Divey: 'Don't assume anything until Abu Dhabi is over'
Betty is joined by former race strategist and F1 TV’s Ruth Buscombe Divey to go through all the on and off track action from the Qatar Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen's beef with George Russell, through to all the penalties, punctures and podium drama along the way they get into all the detail of the penultimate race of the season and answer some of your questions along the way. They also discuss where the constructors championship could end up, importance of the F1 Academy and the respect they have for Lewis Hamilton's ability to say exactly how he's feeling as he moves on from Mercedes to Ferrari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside Mercedes: Meet the man who spent a year with Lewis, Toto & George
As the 2024 season draws to a close, Mercedes are on the brink of one of their biggest changes for years with Lewis Hamilton preparing to leave the team. But off the back of their double podium in Las Vegas how are they feeling about the shift? We speak to Matt Whyman, author of Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane, to find out. Betty and Greg discuss what he learned about the Toto Wolff during his 18 months on the road, and how the whole team has reacted to Lewis Hamilton's shock announcement and evolved throughout the season. They also find out about Lewis' struggle to tell his crew, the way George Russell is stepping up to lead the team and the preparation in place for Kimi Antonelli's rookie year in 2025. Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane by Matt Whyman is published by Century, available now. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458757/inside-mercedes-f1-by-whyman-matt/9781529916799EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vegas Grand Prix Q&A, Max closes in on the title & we meet McLaren’s Ella Lloyd
Christian checks in with Betty from the Las Vegas strip to look ahead to this weekend’s potentially title-deciding Grand Prix. They answer all your questions about the race, the spectacle of Vegas and how much manhole covers will play a part this year. We also chat to McLaren’s 2025 F1 Academy driver Ella Lloyd about her career so far and how she chose driving over potential careers in skiing and showjumping. #f1 #podcast #formulaone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ayao Komatsu on his 'big changes' at Haas after Guenther Steiner left
We're joined by Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu to get to know the man behind their huge climb up the grid in 2024. As well as hearing about the changes he's made to get the drivers and crew "singing from the same hymn sheet" we learn about his love of rock climbing, rugby and the English town of Loughborough.He also discusses the "mixed emotions" as Haas get ready to say goodbye to Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg and welcome the "very exciting" line-up of Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman at the end of the year. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennie Gow on Valtteri Bottas theories, Brazil's new rookie & her incredible return to F1
We're joined by BBC 5Live's pit lane reporter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow to hear about her time in F1 and some pretty interesting theories about where the 2025 driver line-up could end up. Along the way she explains how her recovery from a stroke in 2022 has seen her take determination, inspiration and support from the Formula One world to re-learn how to read and write, and eventually make her way back to the paddock. There's also time for Jennie to tell us her "most embarrassing moment" in F1 involving Colin Farrell and answer some listener questions about how to work in Formula One.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self.YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brazilian Grand Prix debrief: 'More red flags than my ex'
Betty and Christian go through the big talking points from a chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. From wild track conditions to a disqualification and Max's "best race yet" (and Lance Stroll's formation lap antics) it all made for a pretty memorable race, which looks to put the drivers' title battle to bed. But with three races to go, where could the constructors title end up and how much of a boost has that double podium given Alpine as we head towards to season finale? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Red Bull F1 factory: ‘We’ll battle until the final lap’
In a special episode of The Fast and The Curious we visit the Red Bull factory.As the F1 season heats up, we visit the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes to see how the team stays at the top of their game. After bumping into Yuki Tsunoda, a look at the trophy room and a watch of pit-stop practice we hear from pit crew members Calum Nicolas, John Caller, and Sam Vincent about what it's like in the heat of the moment. They discuss how they all joined the team, what Max and Checo are like on race day, and most importantly who is in charge of the garage playlist. #podcast #formula1 #interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mexico debrief: Max's 'dangerous' driving, Ferrari are flying & Lawson 'is only human'
Betty, Greg and Christian assemble to go through the big talking points from a "blockbuster" of a Mexican Grand Prix. As Lando keeps his title fight alive, the team discuss if Verstappen was 'dangerous' and if he can rely on talent rather than on-track aggression. They also look at Ferrari's unstoppable form and where it could taken them, and at the other end of the spectrum where a pretty tough weekend for Sergio Perez leaves his future at Red Bull.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taylor Swift, mafia dons and getting to know Alonso & Hamilton with Andrew Benson
We're joined by one of the most experienced journalists in the paddock to find out what it's like to get to know the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, and what happens when the world's biggest pop star collides with F1. During his time in Formula One, Andrew Benson has worked at circuits all over the world and has an amazing story for pretty much all of them. Betty and Greg cover some serious ground with him from how he builds trust with the drivers and teams across the grid, to the outrageous tale of Red Bull boss Helmut Marko's run-in with a mafia don. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self.YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US Grand Prix debrief: 'This is F1 at it's best', Max vs Lando & distracting cheerleaders
Betty is joined by Christian (and his hat) direct from Austin to go through all the action from the 2024 US Grand Prix from controversial penalties to dramatic championship battles. They also discuss where this season's incredible rookies could end up in 2025, what Ferrari's amazing form could do to both titles and celebrate the return of safety car driver Bernd Mayländer. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self.YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US Grand Prix preview: Jenson Button joins us direct from Austin!
Former world champion Jenson Button joins Betty from Austin for a look ahead to this weekend's action at the Circuit of the Americas. As someone who has been in Max Verstappen shoes, Jenson discuss what might be going through his head as we enter the final stretch of the season and looks at how the rest of the gris is shaping up. He also takes a trip down memory lane to compare notes with "super impressive" Williams driver Franco Colapinto who has had a similar thrown-in-the-deep-end start to life in Formula One to the one Jenson had in 2000.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.