Beyond The Racing Line - Formula 1 Podcast

The Redbulls are on the board, the boys in red and the challengers and its the beginning of a beautiful title fight, but are there contenders waiting to join the party? 2 rounds down and we are staring to see a pecking order, but our focus turns to Sainz and Perez. They wing men need wins on the board and early, or they are in danger of being relegated to #2 for the season. We discuss the implications of a non win and a win. We saw hard and heavy racing, the new regulations have done the job but is DRS too powerful? Is a fragile car a good thing for the sport or a bad thing? We unpack the raceability. And what of Mercedes, is it the end of the era, will Russell out score Hamilton this year? Or will they pick the low hanging fruit and be the 3rd chair at the table? All that plus, Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, F1.5, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and keep an eye out for the mid week mini pod Fan Frenzy where we Review and answer all fan questions. All that and much much more on

THE MINI POD IS HERE.. Yes we are launching FAN FRENZY in 2022. A mini pod dedicated to you the fans and only the fans, comments, questions, DM's you name it, it's in here keep an eye out each Monday for our special Fan Questions post and keep those comments and DM's rolling in as the boys answer anything and everything F1 related, from you, the fans. We hope you enjoy!

We are under way for 2022. The deck has been shuffled, hands dealt and there are winners and losers at the table. Last time out we left Bahrain with a sour taste but with a quick pallet cleanse we have departed the desert feeling refreshed. Haas were the big winners as too were Alfa Romeo, the McLaren's have been dealt a horror hand and Williams are treading water. We unpack the grid in full and share our thoughts on who got it right and who has work to do. It was the Kmag and Bottas show as fans were treated to not 1 but 2 fairy tale stories, Zhou scored on debut and Hamilton dis Hamilton things and found his was onto the podium, but who's are the danger men of 2022 and who will do the most damage to a championship rival. Helmet cam is here and here to stay, fan engagement has been high on the list in the off season and along with some sharp graphics and a tidy Drive to Survive season is F1 heading in the right direction for fans? We think so. It's all that plus, Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud

Season 2022 is upon us. It feels like only yesterday we said farewell to the most dramatic title fight of all time. We are back and it's business as usual as we gear up for lights out in Bahrain. Testing is back, if you believe the hype Ferrari have this in the bag, Mercedes are "struggling" and the midfield will be tight. But we know that it's all smoke and mirrors as teams prepare to toss aside the sandbags. We unpack testing and give our constructor predictions. We saw the return of an old favourite as Haas dumped Mazepin and Kmag returned. But is it an opportunity lost as the likes of Piastri watch from the sidelines. We gear up for Bahrain and give our race predictions for the first time along with a bit of news and gossip as well as some cheeky Beyond the Bet odds. And for those artistic fans we are joking this week by special guest Chris DR AutoArt as we launch the Fantasy competition for season 2022. So join us for the very first episode of BTRL for season 2022

With the 2022 season nearly here it's time to see what you are made of and take on Roger, Justin and Tristan and all the 'Beyondies'.  Head to the Formula 1 website or app, OR find the link on our Facebook page to find all the details. Our League code is: 6385b66fae

Yes the test has begun, or for a better word the shakedown, as the teams fire up their 2022 challengers. Social media is running wild with tech images as we get our first look at the unique innovations each team has brung. So who will be the front runner? Will it be the hyper aggressive Ferrari? The sleek styling if the Aston? The trimmed Mercedes? The manic Redbull or someone else? Join us for a bite sized episode as we talk tech, livery and chat all things day one as live feeds hit the socials. All that plus more on this week's episode of BTRL.

Season 2021 was a season like no other. We saw some of the most significant moments in F1 history come together to give us the magnificent beast that was season 2021. So sit back and relax while the boys relive all the highs and lows of all those major moments, discuss how the teams and drivers faired, while continually touch base with what’s to come in 2022. The boys also give their thoughts on the latest liveries and announce the prestigious Dud of the Year and Beyond the Racing Line Driver of the Year Awards.   It’s great to be back.

AND JUST LIKE THAT WE HAVE OUR CHAMPION. In the most dramatic, electrifying, and yet controversial circumstances we crown our champion for 2021. It was a case of neither deserved to lose, yet one had to and as we know sport can break your heart. It was a Perez putting on a defensive clinic, it was Latifi in the wall, a safety car that threw Redbull a free kick, a questionable decision from the race director and a one lap battle for the ages. Over the past seasons we have seen nothing quite like it and we got the finale we deserved. It may not be over as Mercedes weigh up protest options. So grab your headphones, turn the volume up to 11 sit back, relax and enjoy the final round of BTRL! #F1

Its come down to this, 1 race, 1 title, 1 more chance and a margin of 0. If you never experienced the magic of Senna and Prost, this title fight is very much a modern day remake. We went to Jedda and saw a qualifying for the ages, the lap that never was or the lap of the year, we unpack that moment that divided fans. We were left with a bitter sweet taste in our mouths in Saudi Arabia as driving tactics and sportsman like conduct were questioned, over the line or right on the edge. We talk more about how fans have reacted to the race. Michael Massi was wheeling and dealing over the weekend, and copped heat for what looked to be a lack of control over the race, but is this simply inexperience or F1 opens up access do fans need a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes. All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News, Gossip and much much more on this week's episode of BTRL.            

The King returned and sealed an unlikely podium. The reigning champ was on it and the championship leader made the ultimate save. Qatar was the land of champions and with 2 rounds to go its anyone's game. Alonso wound back the clock and produced a 1 stop masterpiece that others could not. Many have doubted his return to F1 but this shows there is still fight left in this mountain of a driver. Should he stay on for more? Flags were flying in the desert but not in the way Max wanted. A Marshall gone rogue? A deliberate look away or a situation that should have just been play on? We discuss. The Mercedes are flexing their muscles and maybe even their wings. Have the ICE replacement been the call of the season, or is there an illegal wing at play? There may be riots in the street or protests in the capital. A space to watch. And lastly we dive into the all-important fan naming, Spinnies, Icemen and Vetellians. F1.5 had a bit of extra spice to it this week. What would you name yourself as a driver fan? All that pl

With the world against them Mercedes and Hamilton drove a race for the ages and against all odds too the most unlikely of wins. 3 to go, 14pts in it, if you thought it was over, it's not. We deserve a fairy tale and that's exactly what we will get. The FIA stepped in and Got Mercedes where it hurt, disqualification from quali, but the champ rose the occasion. What did you make of the call? Right, wrong or too harsh? Inspector Max could learn a thing or two, don't go putting your hands where they should be. But we call of F1 to be better. The whistle was put away as Max walked Lewis wide, as arms were thrown and a please explain demanded. Play on or wrong call? All we know is that we want the whistle put away by the ref, do you agree? All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Beyond the Bet, Fantasy, News, Gossip and much much more on this week's episode of BTRL. 

One hand on the title? Maybe? Who are you backing? Is it all over? Or is there a twist in the tail? Mexico was run and won, Max extend his lead, the constructors is now anyone's game and we are about to hit the height of the title fight. The second bull is well in this fight, and Perez is causing a nuisance. How important is Checo and what role does he play in the final rounds. Hamilton is fighting this to the end make no mistake, but is it out of reach? The champ is only a step off the pace, does he have enough tricks up his sleeve to take it when it counts? Gasly is back doing Gasly things, 4th again, we head to Interlago where last time out he pulled off a stunning result for the the Torro Rosso, what would you do if you were Gasly? Try and re enter Redbull, or build this team around you? All that plus, Race Rankings, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Beyond the Bet, Fantasy, F1.5 Standings, News, Gossip and much much more on this week's episode of BTRL.    

Y'all enjoy the race weekend? Well America arrived in style as the championship took another turn, in what was one of the drives of the season, from both. This week we dive right into the battle and unpack COTA. A strategic master-class from both Merc and Redbull, epic drives from Hamilton and Verstappen and in the end 1.33 was the difference. Fitting? Perez lifted and showed signs of matching it with Max, he has a hand to play in this title and could be the difference, over to you Bottas. Finally it was the battle we realised we needed and Brundle took on the Celebrities. It may be all for the gram but is there a place for these stars on the grid? All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, F1.5, News, Gossip and much much more on this week's episode of BTRL.

Another week another race and another swing in the title fight, it's advantage Verstappen after Turkey and neither combatant has lead by more than 8pts. We asked mid season who wins and by how much, what are your predictions with 7 to go? Turkey left us feeling undercooked this week with the promise of a wet race that never reached its full potential, but does the surface need to be looked at? We throw around a few ideas to get Turkey back to the Gold standard. There was promise aplenty up the front, Leclerc looked poised to pounce, Alonso was in the box seat and Lewis had a new hardware to put on a charge, but there were more losers than winners this week. And the boss is back, Bottas took what would be his best win to date after the horror of his Turkish spin last time out, it was a clinical performance, but the reaction of Toto caught the eyes of many. Does Bottas deserve much more? All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, F1.5, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, News and Gossip all on

So close yet so far, the rain came in Sochi and it was Hamilton who prevailed and Norris played the price as the champ recorded a historic 100th win. Will we ever see such a fete again? Yes it's the Russian GP, next year we farewell "the carpark" but if there was a chance to go out on high note they took it. Max took his penalties and damage limitation was the name of the game. From last to 2nd and the slightest of swings in the title fight. This one is going to Abu Dhabi in our mind. 100 wins, a record that will stand the test of time as Lewis notched win number 3 for the season. Do you think we will see a record Luke this ever again? The rain came and Lando was hung out to, well soak, the Brit on the verge of a debut win we all wanted to see but a lack of info, a risky gamble and the conditions saw him slip, quite literally from the top step. Will he be better for the run? Will he take a win in season 2021? All that plus, Race Ranking. Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Beyond the Bet, Fantasy, F1.5

To say that it's been a long time coming is an understatement, but as the Honey Badger said himself, he never left he just stepped aside for a while. The biggest smile in F1 was back and it will take some wiping as Monza delivered another classic. Is The Temple of Speed rising higher in the ranks of F1 circuits? At the other end of the scale it was frowns all round, Max and Lewis came together in spectacular fashion, and fans applauded the Halo once again we were denied the battle on track again. Who's at fault? Is this fight about to blow over? Does Max need to just start banking points or is Lewis getting his elbows too far out? One thing is for sure it's going down to the wire. And Bottas, the Finn lost his seat last week and we saw a care free fighter in Italy, which begs more questions once again about his time at Mercedes. With the pressure off could he throw a spanner in the works before season end? All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Dud of the Day, F1.5 championship, Fantasy, Beyond the Bet, Fan

A sea of orange washed across Zandvoort and Max delivered a clinic beyond his years to re-take the title lead. The rear gunners are out of it and we are wanting to keep it that way. Head to head 8 to go it's anyone's game. Zandvoort delivered in spades and the orange army was out in force, is there a more passionate group of F1 fans in modern times? We talk all things fans and Zandvoorts reprofile. The midfield battle is hotting up and it's swung once again. The McLaren's were in no man's land, Gasly delivered a stellar 4th place and the Ferraris bounced back, Alonso and the Alpine is growing in pace and it's hotting up fast, who will be the midfield champion come seasons end. Silly season is in full swing. Bottas has signed with Alfa Romeo, Gasly and Tsunoda have locked the Alfa seats down and the worst kept secret is no more as Russell signs for Mercedes. So who takes the remaining seats? We talk musical chairs once again, who are you backing? And sprint races are back on the table as we head off to the tem

THE RACE THAT NEVER WAS...   What a weekend, well sort of, we raced behind a safety car, we waited, and waited and waited, paraded for 2 laps and then hey presto half points. Despite no race we have got lots of talk about. Russell pulled it out of the bag when it counted. But was it enough to land the Merc seat? Toto said the deal is done, Bottas with a cryptic post on Instagram but where will these 2 be seated in 2022? Lando was on it, then in it as he threw away a potential pole position, but was it down to poor conditions or too much money on the loud pedal? Whatever it was you can't fault him. And what about the fans, left high and...well wet, has F1 damaged the brand? Did we race to please sponsors? What should the sport do to reimburse the dedicated? We discuss plenty of options. All that plus news, driver market and Dud of the day on this week's half episode of BTRL.

Hungary for more? Well it's the summer break but your appetites for more F1 are satisfied after a chaotic and at times confusing race. Ocon took home the win in unconventional fashion as Bottas went bowling and banked a strike consisting of both Rebulls. If last week was the moment of the season then surely Hungary was the turning point. At half way the dial has turned and it’s advantage Hamilton to the tune of 8 points. Vettel threw Aston Martin over his shoulder again and dragged home a feel-good second, he showed his good guy side again and supported diversity and equality but a slap on the wrist and a clip around the ear saw him fined and disqualified for an insufficient fuel sample, is it time to re-look at the rules? Williams finally banked the points they have longed for, and after 715 days between drinks it was Latifi who out raced Russell and took home the chocolates. We saw a raw and emotional Russell, is Mercedes the home for George or is he better suited as the future of Williams? And last but not

You may not realise it but we are witnessed a moment of F1 history for the ages. Two titans not willing to give an inch in a fight that is destined to go down to the wire. The British Grand Prix was set to be the weekend that we were introduced to Sprints however we left without batting an eyelid. This week we unpack that moment as the boys give their views on who was right, who was wrong and what implications this has on the championship. Leclerc is staking a claim as one of the drivers on the season. Is he getting the credit he deserves? He almost stole it on the weekend, how far away are we from a win for the men in red? The Sprint made its debut and left with mixed reactions, does it hold a place in F1, is it really pure racing or a money grab for a next gen of fans. Good guy Seb and the fighting Fernando of old were at their finest both on and off the track, we chat about the impact the mentors are having on the sport. And J is back. Nothing else there, he's just back. All that plus Race review, Race Ran