Beyond The Racing Line - Formula 1 Podcast

The title race is over. So much so that if Max was a constructornon his own he would still lead both championships. Sit back and enjoy this master-class for the rest of 2023. Ferrari threw everything at the Bulls this week, a heroic quali from Leclerc and Sainz saw an almost pole and one of the greatest laps of all time. Is it too little to late or will we see a win for the boys in red this season? 90% of the McLaren is upgraded. Norris with one of the drives of glthe season, plus a new chrome livery with a nod to the past and a second package for Piastri. Watch out mid field, this is looking the goods. And it was penalty city at the ring. Do we need to make changes to the track or is it a case of suck it up and drive for all? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Oh Canada, home to the most iconic races of the past but 2023 oh fired a half shot. It was again Verstappen leading the charge in another display of total domination. Updates for Aston as Alonso closed the gap, but a misfiring Stroll has some beginning to ask the question. Just a weekend to forget or is the Fernando white wash in full swing? A second week of sidepods and another rapid display from Mercedes, arr they a title threat to Redbull in the constructors or just a flash in the pan? Albon put on another hard tyre master class, one of the inform drivers of the current month. If a top team came knocking is the timing right for young Alex as he begins to replicate Russle's Williams career? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

A third grand slam for Max and an untouchable display. Points dropped by Perez and the questions asked again, is this a title door closed? Side pods, performance and a double podium, a second place for Mercedes, a to be announced contact for Lewis and life is good again, but is this the new normal or a progressive flash in the pan? Ferrari kept doing Ferrari things. A new sidepod that delivered minimal performance, a backwards Sainz and a Leclercs that needs a hug. Where too now for the F1 giant? Alpine are on the fly. Whatever is in the water, they need more. An upward trajectory and knocking on the door of Aston. Keep an eye on these boys, good things are happening. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Nes, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

The jewel in the crown that is Monaco. A high speed dance with the walls for 70 heart pounding laps. But it was a do or die qualifying that stole the show. Alonso and Aston talked a big game in the weeks leading up. A bonsai Q3 lap almost nabbed pole as too an almost perfect tyre call. How long until we are celebrating win 33? Sooner rather than later. Floors were lava, or better yet, on cranes as the secrets of Ferrari, Redbull and Mercedes were exposed. Will we start to see the gap closed come seasons end? And Sergio had a weekend to forget, in the single turn of a wheel, has he buried his title hopes or is this simply a bump in the road? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Nes, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Love it or loath it, Miami is here to stay, the glitz, the glamour, the big names and all the cyan and magenta cringe that comes with it. Perez had his eye on the world title lead, but failed to capitalise. A simple yes or no to ponder, will he take the title lead at any stage in 2023? Leclerc once again saw red as he ended qualifying too early, questions arr staring to be asked, is he over driving? Is Ferrari heaping pressure? Is he looking sideways at another team? Devries had another weekend to forget, the once highly sought after talent is finding F1 life far from easy, an alleged seat fit for Ricciardo won't help him sleep better at night. Are his days numbered? All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Nes, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Back to Baku was the theme of the week. However, it failed to deliver in spades. A new format, a new way of Formula 1. However, was it for the betterment of the show or a rush to create a false reality? Leclerc bagged a much needed podium after speculation rose about his position at Ferrari. Is it all happy families at Maranello, or is there something afoot? Checo has risen to a new height. The street circuit master has thrown down a gauntlet, but can he really fight for the title? Is Max vulnerable, and will the Redbull team allow it? A space that must be watched. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

We still called Australia home in round 3 with the backyard GP hitting us in all the right places.  A new looks circuit incorporating an additional DRS zone, has the changes to Albert Park improved racing? Or is it too early to tell? Fans were seeing red both on and off the track as we matched the record for most red flags in a race, red cars were DNFing and red faces were on display and spectators breached security lines. What did you make of all the decisions around a weekend? Right call? Wrong call? And if so what would you do differently? And Piastri gave Aussie fans something to celebrate as he secured his first points of the season, make no mistake, as slow as that McLaren is, this kid is the real deal. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

Here the Saturday rundown from the boys at the Australian GP.

Get the Friday Rundown from the boys at the Australian GP. 

Get the run down from boys at day 1 of the Melbourne GP. 

Round 2 hit the streets of Jeddah and it was the king of the streets in Perez who took what is a vital win and yes it's only round 2. The on again, off again, on again 100th podium for Fernando cemented his 2023 credentials, but fans have questioned the FIA and their timing of the penalty. Should they have done better? Ferrari boasted reliability over the summer but with a third control electronics, the mighty red team look to be MIA. Are they the fourth best team on the grid? And Aussie Oscar put in a stellar quali making Q3 and a tidy race, there are great signs for the rookie. All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

You would be forgiven to think that the year is 2006. After the events of the weekend, fans are once again chomping at the bit for Fernando Alonso. Welcome to season 2023. The Aston has arrived, after much anticipation and speculation the rumours look to be true, they have rocketed up the grid thanks to the new regulations and cost cap, but are they able to challenge for a race win or even a world championship, they have the right man in Alonso, anything is possible. It was utter domination from the Bulls, Russell has called the season already. Can Max take every race win for the season and set an unprecedented sporting record, or will the pack hunt them down once the wind tunnel penalty sets in. And it was a horror start for Mclaren, just how much trouble are team papaya in? All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.

FANTASY IS LIVE! Join us this year as we tackle to world of F1 fantasy. DRAutoArt is on board once again with some amazing prizes for our top 3 finishers and with 113 teams in last year's league, we know it's going to be bigger and better than ever. Use our league ID C3J6U88Z304 to join and take us on in 2023. #F1

2023 is here. We are officially back and raring to go. The 3 day test is over, reliability was sound from all teams as the clocked the Bahrain circuit. The field pecking order looks relatively set but as we know testing means little in the scope of a season and anything can change.  Mclaren came out swinging, at themselves. The papya team admitted targets have been missed and drag levels are high. Lando left punching walls while Ricciardo sat counting his dollars. Is 2023 the bottom of the pile for this once mighty team?  Rebull look good, scary good. With flow vis paint wrapped to perfection, you would be silly to bet against Max for a 3rd title. Questions will be there based on last year's sanctions, but will it be a case of catch us if you can regardless.  And Aston, after a day 1 breakdown many thought the Alonso curse had returned, but after clocking over 3 race weekend distances and a 90% new car this could be the moment for this aspirational team.  All that plus some season predictions and a special Fa

We love this time of year as the liveries come out, testing is almost here and round 1 is just around the corner. This week as we dive into all things livery, car launches, and a little bit of tech talk. Season 2023 is almost upon us.