F1R THE GIRLS: A Formula 1 Podcast
By F1R The Girls F1
F1R THE GIRLS: A Formula 1 Podcast May 30, 2022
Ask Us Anything: Part One
Silly Season in Full Force: The Alpine/Oscar Piastri Drama, Explained
A primer on everything that's gone down in an extremely chaotic 24 hours (even by F1 standards) – Alonso blindsiding Alpine, Oscar Piastri publicly rejecting Alpine's claim he is driving for them in 2023, whether we think Piastri has a McLaren seat, where Daniel Ricciardo fits in this mess, and predictions for what will happen next in this developing saga. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap + Silly Season Begins
We dive into everything that went down in Budapest—George’s maiden pole (they’re back?!), Max’s comeback drive and trusty sidekick Hannah Schmitz, yet another dramatic Ferrari fumble, the underwhelming fizzle of Haas’s “white Ferrari,” and where this all leaves us heading into summer break. Plus, our thoughts on Vettel’s retirement and Alonso’s bombshell move to Aston Martin. Welcome to Silly Season fam! Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
Hungarian Grand Prix Preview + The Floor Debate
Get ready for Budapest with us! We get into last year’s absolutely wild race, why this track is called “Monaco without walls,” Haas upgrades, what’s at stake for the top teams, and more. Then learn all about the floor debate: how the Technical Directive coming into effect at Spa could impact Red Bull and Ferrari’s flexible floors, plus the current battle across the grid (especially Christian v. Toto) over potential 2023 regulations aimed at reducing porpoising/bottoming. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
French Grand Prix Recap
Tune in as we discuss what went down at the French Grand Prix this past weekend. We dive into the Ferrari woes – whether Charles' mistake cost him the championship and more issues on Carlos' side of the garage. Plus we discuss Checo v. George, the Mercedes comeback, how the French drivers fared, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
French Grand Prix Preview + What Is a Power Unit?
Bonjour! Join us to get ready for the French Grand Prix, including circuit history, track limits, the McLaren hiring spree, Mercedes momentum, and more. Then we answer all your burning power unit questions — the internal combustion and hybrid components, MGU-K and MGU-H, batteries, grid penalties, and why the current regs incentivize teams to prioritize power over reliability. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls!
F1 Takes on American Sports feat. Lily Herman
We are joined by Lily Herman, F1 expert and co-host of the electric new podcast, Choosing Sides: F1, with The Daily Show's Michael Kosta. We get into all things F1 and track culture. Don't miss our discussion on her podcast and newsletter (Engine Failure), Drive to Survive, historic teammate feuds, her take on the Ferrari drama (and Carlos denim theory), street style at the track, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls and Twitter @f1rthegirls, and don't forget to check out Lily's podcast and subscribe to her newsletter!
Austrian Grand Prix Recap
Austria recap here we go! Join us as we get into everything that happened during this sprint weekend, including reliability woes, teammate tensions, some midfield madness (go Mick and Ocon!), our takes on the Ferrari team order debate, the reports on horrific fan behavior, and much more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Austrian Grand Prix Preview + The Rise of Red Bull + Who Is Toto Wolff?
British Grand Prix Recap
Join us as we recap one of the most electric races in recent memory - we still haven't recovered. We discuss Sainz's maiden victory, Ferrari's debatable strategy calls, Zhou's shocking crash and the miracle that is the halo, Checo's sneaky comeback, a home podium for Lewis, the first points for young Schumacher, Alonso officially driving around the world twice, British weather showing up for quali, and much more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
British Grand Prix Preview + Lewis Hamilton Deep Dive
Get ready for Silverstone with us! We dive into the ongoing controversy from last year’s race, whether Mercedes will be in better form, the racing we can expect, and the many headlines over the past week. Then a spotlight on the one and only Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton: his origin story, the McLaren years, feisty relationships with Alonso and Rosberg, his racing style, a few of his best races, and his life off track. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Canadian Grand Prix Recap
It was a rainy and dramatic return to Canada! We get into the totally unexpected starting grid, team principals fighting, big errors from several teams, Max v. Carlos, a roller coaster of a weekend for Lewis, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Canadian Grand Prix Preview + Daniel Ricciardo Deep Dive
It’s the first race in Canada since 2019! We discuss some of the track’s shining historical moments and unique flair, our thoughts on a Charles comeback, the FIA making moves on porpoising, and more. Plus a deep dive on the honey badger himself — his origin story, best ever races, the Red Bull years, his driving style, and his life off track. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap
Is Ferrari doing what Ferrari always does? We get into the double DNF at Baku, tension at McLaren, and safety concerns over some of the worst porpoising yet. Plus controversies over driver activism, a potential salary cap, and more. Make sure to follow us on IG @f1rthegirls!
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview + Women in F1
Everything you need to know about the Baku city circuit and its dramatic history, plus Checo fresh off a contract extension and in the title mix, Danny Ric's uncertain future, women in F1, and the legend that is Susie Wolff. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Monaco Grand Prix Recap
Pouring rain, a Ferrari strategy blunder costing Charles the lead, and a surprising and emotional Checo win—Monaco did not disappoint! Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Monaco Grand Prix Preview + The Business of F1
The most glamorous track is finally here: Monaco! We talk about what we can expect from this race, the Charles curse, last year’s drama, and more. Plus how F1 teams make money, the deal with pay drivers, and how sponsorships work. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Spanish Grand Prix Recap
What a race! Ferrari spins and engine failures, Mercedes holding their own at the front of the grid, and Red Bull taking the lead of both championships complete with team orders and infighting. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Spanish Grand Prix Preview + The Logistics Behind F1
Formula 1 is back at the historic Barcelona circuit and we're so excited to bring you all the info on teams' major upgrades, the high stakes heading into Spain, and what kind of racing to expect. Plus, a signature F1R the Girls deep dive segment into the logistics of F1. Who said logistics can't be spicy?
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Miami Grand Prix Recap
A weird and wild weekend in Miami! We get into Max's domination, the best midfield showings, the crashes and penalties, whether the race lived up to the hype, and what this means for the championship. And because it's Miami, tune in for our celeb round up and all the spiciness we heard from the ground. Follow us on Instagram at @f1rthegirls!
Miami Grand Prix Preview + Constructors' Championship of Vibes
Miami has arrived and the hype is unprecedented! Fast straights, hairpin turns, a fake marina, every DJ you can think of, and more. We get into the track characteristics, how we are expecting the teams to perform, and finish with a Miami vibe check. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Downforce, Dirty Air, and DRS: The 2022 F1 Regulations
Everything you need to know about the new 2022 regulations - what a ground effect car is, what on earth people mean when they say dirty air, and the physics behind porpoising. Plus the evolution of F1 safety and our thoughts on how these regulation changes are playing out so far this season.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap
A rain race at Imola! We get into a soaking wet quali and how the sprint played out, unforced errors from both Ferrari drivers, Red Bull's dominance all weekend, Mercedes' ongoing disaster, what this all means for both championships, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview + The Grid Takes NYC
Everything you need to get you ready for the first sprint weekend of 2022 at Imola! We explain the track characteristics, which teams are bringing upgrades, our race predictions, and some off-track news. Then we get into a F1RTG special - what the grid would do on a day off in NYC. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Your F1 Starter Pack
The ultimate F1 primer for anyone new to the sport or looking for a refresher as this season heats up, plus some fun facts for the long-time F1ers out there. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Australian Grand Prix Recap
Join us for our recap of the Australian GP! We cover Leclerc's domination, Red Bull reliability woes, heartbreak for Sainz and Alonso, Mercedes being slow and steady, a trainwreck of a weekend for Aston Martin, our least valuable player, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Australian Grand Prix Preview + The Americanization of F1
We tell you everything you need to know to watch the race down under this weekend, including whether the track changes favor Red Bull or Ferrari and some fun off-track news. Then we dive into the American expansion: our thoughts on the Vegas race, why there are no American drivers, what happened to Drive to Survive, and the new teams and manufacturers trying to enter F1. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!
Welcome to F1R THE GIRLS! Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Recaps
Join us for our inaugural episode as we recap the start of the 2022 season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. We hit all the big topics, like whether Ferrari is back for good, which teammate dynamics to watch, Max v. Charles, if Mercedes and McLaren can pull it together, driver discontent in Saudi, Guenther's redemption, and more. Follow us on Instagram @f1rthegirls!