The Fast and the Curious
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Updated 1 day 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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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.
Oscar Piastri is back to celebrate his Grand Prix wins, discuss nicknames & preview the F1 season finale
Oscar Piastri is back on the show for this first time since his TWO Grand Prix wins so it's only right that we celebrate in style (aka way too much confetti). We also discuss the dramatic end of the season, crown him with his nickname and answer a listener question about F1 drivers' eyes.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Franco Colapinto on his 'amazing' start to life in Formula One
After an incredible first few Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto tells us all about how he got his seat at Williams and his hopes of staying in Formula One. He also discusses the "amazing support" he's had from Argentina but that it's far too early in his career for people to compare him to his country's sporting greats like Lionel Messi and Fangio. 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.
Guenther Steiner on life after F1 & who kicked him out the team principal WhatsApp chat
This week we're joined by a living legend of Formula One in the form of Guenther Steiner. You might think he's said it all on Netflix and in his books but have you heard why he hates baked beans and what he thinks of some pretty wild AI predictions for 2025? Didn't think so.We also discuss who kicked him out of the team principal WhatsApp chat, his thoughts on Daniel Ricciardo's departure from F1 and who he think's will come out on top by the end of the season.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.
Will Buxton on Lando's title chase, F1's new generation & Drive To Survive secrets
This week we're joined by the face and voice of Drive To Survive and F1 TV Will Buxton for a catch-up on the season so far and to dive deep into the history of F1 (thanks to his new book Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1).He covers some serious ground from the spark that got him into the sport, to who he's looking forward to seeing come through the ranks in the next few years. There's also a chance to get his views on Lando Norris' chances of catching Mx Verstappen, some Drive To Survive behind-the-scenes secrets and the impact social media has had on him since he started working in the paddock.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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 phone-in: 'Daniel Ricciardo deserved a better send-off', Piastri nicknames & an F1 anthem is born
*Although the topic is discussed in full, this episode was recorded before it was confirmed that Liam Lawson would replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB*Betty and Christian open the phone lines for listeners to offer up their thoughts, feelings and questions on the F1 season so far. Reports of Daniel Ricciardo leaving the sport is a huge talking point, so who better to dive into the topic and how the Honey Badger might be feeling than Australian Danny Ric superfan (and qualified psychologist) Mica? Plus we land on a listener-generated nickname for Oscar Piastri, create a new F1 anthem and find out why a listener has been pulling F1 merch our of a skip.Anyone interested in a place in Williams' early career programmes can apply here: https://www.williamsf1.com/careers/early-careersYouTube: @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.
Singapore Grand Prix debrief: F1's swearing rules are a f**** joke
Christian and Betty discuss the big talking points from the Singapore Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen and his mouth vs. The FIA, Max Verstappen vs. Lando Norris and absolutely nobody vs. the safety car.We also take a look the speculation of Daniel Ricciardo being on the verge of leaving the sport, and keep an ear out for some Kylie-based easter eggs on behalf of our very own Paddock Princess. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to get a job in F1 with James Vowles & Williams wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan
Greg and Christian step away from the track to look at how you get started in a career in F1.They're joined by Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles and Wind Tunnel Engineer Christina Sullivan, who recently graduated from one of the team's education programmes, to explain how opportunities for the next generation or engineers, communications officers and everything in between are closer than they might think.Along the way they discuss some of the "highest highs and lowest lows" James has faced in his career and hear about Christina's incredible route into the sport! Anyone interested in a place in Williams' early career programmes can apply here: https://www.williamsf1.com/careers/early-careersThis 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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baku Debrief: 'Oscar Piastri will be an F1 world champion'
Greg and Christian assemble as soon as the chequered flag falls to discuss THAT crash, a McLaren masterclass and how we're staring down the barrel of one hell of a season finale. They also look at how Williams put themselves back on the championship map (and left a fan on Alex Albon's car), figure out if Ollie Bearman has made F1 history and take a moment to admire some new vehicles in the Fast & Curious garage. 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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adrian Newey reaction with Aston Martin's Mike Krack: 'We can win in 2026'
The team assemble to react to some of the biggest news of the F1 season as Aston Martin announce that Adrian Newey will be joining the team in 2025. Greg and Christian are joined by Aston's Team Principal Mike Krack to look at how they pulled off the move, the feeling in the camp and the impact it could have on the grid in 2026. 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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Doohan on signing his F1 deal, prepping his opening titles pose & his dream home debut
After being announced as an Alpine driver for the 2025 season, Jack Doohan chats to Greg Christian and Betty about his journey to Formula One. From the stress and dedication of getting to this point in his career, to workshopping his poses for the F1 2025 opening titles and finding out why he was never going to make it in any other sport we really get to know the Australian rookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monza debrief: Mumma Mia! Greg's in love with Charles Leclerc
Greg, Betty and Christian dive into all the action of the Italian Grand Prix. From Ferrari's pace and McLaren's teamwork, to Kimi Anontelli's F1 arrival and Greg's blossoming love for Charles Leclerc we cover everything you need to know from Monza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McLaren's title hopes and Hungary swaps with Randy Singh & what's next for Logan Sargeant?
Greg, Betty and Christian are joined by McLaren's Racing Director Randy Singh as they all digest that win for Lando in Zandvoort and if they can keep it up for the rest of the season. We also get an insight into McLaren's position swap in Hungary, updates on Lando and Oscar's starts and find out why Randy and team boss Zak Brown are now the proud owners of orange capes. Plus, the team take a closer look at Logan Sargeant being dropped by Williams and answer your questions about his replacement Franco Colapinto. As always, get in touch with any thoughts feelings and questions - we're @fastcuriouspod on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zandvoort debrief: 'It's McLaren's title to lose now'
Join Christian, Greg and Betty moments after the chequered flag in Zandvoort to discuss the big talking points from the Dutch Grand Prix. How did McLaren get so fast? Could Lando realistically close down Max in the drivers’ championship? And how cheeky was Lando’s “simply lovely” radio comment? Everything you need to know about the headlines from the race, and Christian opens up his F1 cubby-hole to bring you something you might have missed. 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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lia Block: I'm juggling school, Zandvoort & Netflix filming at my house! | Life inside the F1 Academy
Lia Block has a catch up with Betty ahead of her fourth F1 Academy race of the season in the NetherlandsThey discuss the challenges of juggling education, having social life while trying to stay at the top of her game and the importance of keeping feminism alive in the world of motorsport. She also answers listener questions about her favourite F1 drivers and gives us a fascinating insight into driving the world famous banked corners at Zandvoort. 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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Channel 4 F1's Steve Jones: I love F1, but I don't want to be mates with the drivers
The host of Channel 4's F1 coverage Steve Jones joins the gang to discuss the out-of-the-blue phone call that got him into the sport and his love affair with F1 ever since.Along the way Steve tells Greg, Betty and Christian about his time in the paddock, not wanting to get too close to the drivers and a WILD nickname one of the team principals has for him. 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 #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Being a driver with no team is really tough': Karun Chandhok's mid-season review
As the F1 2024 season is on pause for the summer break, Greg is joined by very good friend of the show former F1 driver and Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok to pick apart the action so far. From predictions and highlights they discuss all the big talking points of the year so far and take us inside the mind of driver look for a team thanks to Karun's fascinating insight. They also answer listener questions about Karun's expertise in track-building, which leads to a fascinating conversation about the personal journey he's been on developing India's first international karting track. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emergency episode: Carlos Sainz is going to Williams!
One of the biggest driver announcements of the season more than meets the bar for an emergency episode. Christian is joined by Carlos superfan Rach to go through the F1 world's reaction to Carlos Sainz's move to Williams for 2025. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spa debrief: Disqualifications, summer signings & budgie smugglers
Greg and Christian go through all the on and off track drama following the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. From disqualifications after George Russell's genius mid-race strategy call and Oscar Piastri continuing his incredible, there's plenty to get stuck into. But who are the winners and losers ahead of the summer break, and will the driver line-up look the same on the grid in Zandvort in August? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Russell on Brad Pitt, Yabba Dabba Doo-gate and his future at Mercedes
This week George Russell joins Betty, Greg and Christian direct from Toto Wolff's chair in Spa! They catch up about his season so far, get clarification on THAT race win celebration and find out what it's been like having Brad Pitt in the paddock during the filming of the F1 film. There's also a chance out find out if George approves of a feature we named after him and hear about his summer break plans. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mercedes new driver, life after Lewis & George stepping up | Bradley Lord interview (Merc Chief Communications Officer)
We speak to Chief Communications Officer at Mercedes Bradley Lord about their season so far, *that* Silverstone win, George Russell stepping up to being a team leader and the legacy of Lewis Hamilton. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.