Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast

This week we preview a pivotal weekend in the championship for Red Bull, take another visit to calendar news corner, fawn over the new McLaren livery and catch up on a great weekend in Indycar for Romain Grosjean, plus our predictions and the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12021 | 2021 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | A

This week we talk about one of the best races we've ever seen, but first we go over all the events of the Spanish Grand Prix, plus predictions league and our dream teams in the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12021 | 2021 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda

This week we look back on the latest round of Hamilton vs Verstappen, what the future holds for Bottas, contrasting weekends at McLaren, the same old story at Ferrari, plus a look ahead to Spain, predictions and the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12021 | 2021 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovina

In a rare case of news breaking BEFORE we record, this week we discuss the newly announced plans for sprint qualifying at three rounds this season and our hopes and concerns for the format F1 has chosen. Plus, signings, a new father-son driver lineup all the usual preview, predictions and inbox goodness.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12021 | 2021 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian

This week, we look into the Russell and Bottas incident and it’s many layers, a thrilling race at the front, a stand out performance from Norris and all the other stories down the grid, plus predictions league and a dig into the rule book for your inbox. This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12021 | 2021 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen |

We're back to preview the race with the longest name in F1 history, as well as another exciting edition of circuit news, changes at Mercedes and a dip into the inbox where we discuss which races we might choose to miss and which ones we might not have a choice in.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kim

What a start to the season! Join us as we unpack all the events of the Bahrain Grand Prix, look at where Red Bull went wrong and Mercedes outdid them, a great debut from our new favourite driver and the first prediction league results of the season!   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | A

It's time four our first race preview of the year and the return of the prediction league at what might be the hardest race to call in some time! We discuss everything to look out for at the first Grand Prix of the season, as well as the new circuit in Saudi Arabia and your inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeCler

As three days of testing come to a close, we assess the performance of each team, work out who were the winners and losers and try to predict what it all means for the season ahead.     This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive content Back of the Grid on Patreon Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Hond

This week, we take a look at the (almost) final car launches of the season, do our all important livery tier rankings, pick out the stories to keep an eye on in testing and answer your questions in the inbox.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport |

This week, we catch up on all the car reveals to date, give our thoughts on the new liveries and technical changes and answer your questions from the inbox!   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | Lando Norris | Wil

This week, we catch up on all the recent news including the engine freeze, sprint races, new contracts and new teams, while simultaneously watching the McLaren MCL35M launch and getting distracted by all the strange goings on that aren't the new car being revealed.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verst

This week, a round up of all the recent news, the pros and cons of a power unit development freeze, Jenson Button corner, the Colin McRae R4, and we design our own F1 teams.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorsport | Alexander Albon | Carlos Sainz | L

In our first podcast of the new year we make some bold and not so bold predictions for the season ahead, catch up on all the years news so far, somehow end up talking about synthetic fuels and active aero, and dip into the inbox.   Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: BOTG   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | A

It's time to review the season and round off the year with the always prestigious Back Of The Grid awards. Which race do we want back on the calendar? Who is our driver of the season? How do you define a moment? Why are we mentioning Luca Badoer? All this and more!   Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: BOTG   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferra

After a lacklustre season finale, we discuss the conclusion to the fight for third, how to improve the Yas Marina circuit, our new prediction league champion and the landmark 1977 album by Fleetwood Mac, Rumours.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Honda | Renault | Daniel Ricciardo | Motorspo

An eventful week ends with two near perfect drives, one for a debut win and the other to stake a claim for a future promotion, plus pit shenanigans, a headache for Red Bull, an F2 champion is crowned and a look ahead to the final race of this amazing season.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max Verstappen |

After one of the most difficult weekends F1 has faced in some time, we thank everyone who has played a part in F1 safety for playing a part in Romain Grosjean being able to walk away from his car, before digging into the race which turned the midfield battle on its head.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Red Bull | Max

As we head into the final races of the F1 and F2 seasons, we look at which fights are still undecided in the championships, who is heading to the postseason young driver test, discuss how Mick Schumacher is likely to handle the step up to F1 and the deeper meaning a potential safety car supplier switch could have for the sport.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Ra

After an exciting weekend in Turkey for none of the reasons we expected, we look back at the extraordinary way Lewis Hamilton won his seventh championship, highs and lows for Racing Point and Red Bull, a return to the podium for Vettel and more WTF award candidates than we've ever seen before.   This podcast was recorded remotely in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing rules. #StayAtHome and stay safe.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter | Facebook Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season! F1 | Formula 1 | F12020 | 2020 | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Charles LeClerc | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giov