Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast

As F1 unveil a record 23 race calendar, we ask how many races is too many, look at the pros and cons of a new race in Saudi Arabia, and preview our most anticipated race of the year in Turkey.   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

As Mercedes celebrate their record seventh consecutive constructors championship, Chris puts on his tin foil Bottas hat, we ponder whether Toto and Lewis are thinking about their last dance, look at the exciting battle for third in the race and the championship, and run through the many ways the race left us disappointed, plus an update on the prediction league and Stu auditions for children’s TV 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

After a record breaking weekend in Portugal, we look at a crazy opening lap, where Bottas is falling short and where he isn't, a weekend to forget for Lance Stroll and some suspect team radio, plus a look ahead at F1's return to Imola.   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 | Dani

Driver contracts are the hot topic in this weeks news as we discuss rumours of a Hulkenberg return in the Red Bull, a Perez switch to Williams and Ferrari's young driver problem. Among that we also take a look ahead to a new circuit for Formula 1 at Algarve International Circuit. 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

Maurice Hamilton joins Tom & Chris to discuss his new book, FORMULA 1: THE OFFICIAL HISTORY, talk about some of his favourite times covering the sport as a journalist, how he became a fan of the sport in the early days and much more! Join us for am insightful and thoroughly interesting chat.   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 Gi

As Lewis Hamilton reaches a milestone most never thought possible, we look at his achievement, disappointment for Bottas and Albon, a second return for the Hulk, the latest twists and turns in the midfield battle and your questions about the driver market 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

After Honda drop the bombshell news they will be leaving the sport at the end of the 2021 season we discuss where this leaves Red Bull, and perhaps more importantly, F1 as a whole. We also take a look ahead to this weekends Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.   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

Time to review a race that was eventful by Sochi standards and saw another weekend of unusual and uncommon penalties. Were the penalties against Lewis Hamilton correct? What can be done about the issues at turn 2? Did Charles Leclerc get away with something? All this and more in this weeks show.   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 Gi

After a weekend without Formula 1 we look back at the action from Le Mans, talk about proposed qualifying changes and Racing Point's significant new hire. All that, plus a look ahead to this weekend's Russian GP in Sochi.   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 |

After another eventful weekend in Mugello, we discuss Sebastian Vettel joining Aston Martin, what next for Sergio Perez, the causes of the many incidents in the race and what could have helped avoid them, reflect on the first ever F1 race at this circuit, catch up on F2 and F3, 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 |

We look back at a roller coaster Italian GP and review a win that left every fan with a smile on their face, regardless of who they support. We analyse how it came to be, what could have been for others and what it shows us about the potential future of the sport. Plus, there is another Italian race to look forward to in Mugello! 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 Rai

The Belgian Grand Prix may not have been a classic, but there's still plenty to talk about as we look at a resurgant Renault giving the top three a headache, more woe for the Ferrari powered teams, the latest twists in the midfield battle, make our predictions for Monza and dip into 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 Giovina

This week we look at what’s next for Williams after the confirmation of their sale to a private investment company, the role the new Concorde agreement played in the deal and discuss what it means to be a privateer in 2020. We also take a look at the current state of the driver market, which F2 drivers are likely to make the step up to F1, and what we think the grid is going to look like next season. All that, plus predictions for the Belgian Grand Prix and a look at 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

This week we review the Spanish Grand Prix, looking at another impressive drive from Lance Stroll, what Bottas is doing wrong and Verstappen is doing right, a weird weekend for Grosjean, Chris gives Leclerc a telling off and we try to get to the bottom of what's going wrong at Ferrari, plus the predictions league and your messages 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

This week we're joined by Ashley Foster aka Ukesnaile to discuss the Racing Point verdict, another great weekend for Hulk, highs for Verstappen, lows for Bottas, plenty of tyre talk, an unexpectedly poor week in the predictions league and a look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix.   You can find Ukesnaile on Facebook and Instagram here: https://www.facebook.com/Ukesnaile/ https://www.instagram.com/ukesnaile/    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

On this weeks bumper episode, we spend more time talking about three laps than should be possible, discuss Hulkenberg’s unexpected return, try to work out what happened to Racing Point, get sad talking about Vettel, check in with a massive points haul in the predictions league, look ahead to the 70th Anniversary GP, and dip into 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 | Fe

It’s race week again already as we look at new circuits, a restructure at Ferrari, Vettel’s potential future at Aston Martin and whether Stroll deserves to keep the other seat over Perez, as well as our preview and predictions for the British Grand Prix.   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 | Hon

This week, a superhuman effort from the Red Bull mechanics, why Hass got a penalty, why Bottas didn't, an example of what Ferrari are losing next year, and just how good this years Mercedes could get.   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 | Alexand

Another weekend in Austria brings us another exciting race. Maybe double headers should become an actual thing, though Ferrari may disagree after another dismal showing for them. Oh yeah, and that guy Fernado Alonso (you may have heard of him) signed for Renault next 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 |

Well that was worth the wait, wasn't it!? We review the season opener in Austria and look ahead to the second round in... Austria. Plenty to talk about though, now that racing is back on the menu!   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 A