Speed Trap Podcast

SORRY FOR THE LATE EPISODE!

This week we dissect RedBull’s strategy masterclass vs. Ferrari’s strategy flub, FernandoAlonso’s bold tyre tactics, and some odd calls by the new Race Director.

This week we air part 2 and continue to unroot the history of F1's current teams and dissect their DNA to uncover the ancestors that weave the fabric of their current existence.

incl. Mercedes, Alpine, Red Bull, Alpha Tauri, Haas.

This week we welcome Miami to the calendar, break down its shortcomings as both a circuit and an event, discuss the FIA's safety priorities, and review the championship standings so far.

APOLOGIES FOR SOPHIE'S AUDIO THIS EPISODE, HER MICROPHONE BROKE RIGHT BEFORE WE RECORDED.  

‪This week, we discuss F1’s return to Imola and the welcome the first sprint of the season. We explore the woes of Mercedes, McLaren's return to the fight, and Ferrari's disaster homecoming. 

This week we break down Giancarlo Minardi's career in motorsport, review the new sprint qualifying format ahead of Imola, and discuss Formula 1's American expansion.

This week as we welcome back Australia, we discuss Red Bull Powertrains' reliability problem, Alex Albon's tyre masterclass, and Aston Martin's repair bill.

In this episode, we review the new documentary that covers Max Mosley's fascinating life story, from his controversial parents to a Formula 1 career that led him to take on the challenge of road safety. 

In this episode, we welcome back Formula 1 with a shocking change in dominance. We discuss Ferrari's incredible come-back, Red Bull's disaster, and why it might hurt to be a Mercedes powered team this season.

In this episode, we review Drive to Survive (Season 4) as it retells the 2021 Formula 1 Season. We break down its content, structure, and production, while also discussing our disappointments in the series.

In this episode, we discuss the cutting of ties between Haas F1 Team and the Mazepin family, our expectations for Drive To Survive Season 4, and potential circuits to replace Sochi on the F1 Calendar.

With part one of winter testing complete, we turn our focus to the future and risk it all to win the next Speed Trap Championship. Listen as we outline our predictions for the 2022 F1 season.

In this episode, we discuss the removal of FIA Race Director Michael Masi, give our thoughts on the new Sporting Regulations changes, and Otmar Szafnauer's leap across the grid.

In this episode, we introduce the only rookie on the 2022 Formula 1 grid, Guanyu Zhou. We discuss his early career in karting, his time in the Ferrari Driver Academy and his switch to Renault, and finally, what we're expecting from him in his inaugural season.

In this week's episode, we discuss Lewis Hamilton’s return to social media, Haas' livery reveal, and evaluate Alpine & Aston Martin’s management shuffles.

In this episode, we pay tribute to the one and only "iceman," the great Kimi Räikkönen as the Formula One legend retires. We look back at his career, talk about our favorite Kimi moments, and discuss what the great Finnish driver brought to the sport and why there will never be another like him.

In this episode, we announce the winner of our very own Speed Trap Championship, attempt to make sense of some of our initial predictions, and finally put the 2021 season to bed as we look forwards to the future.

In this episode, we discuss our highlights and disappointments from the 2021 Formula 1 season, including the unfolding consequences of the final lap in Abu Dhabi, and who we think is driver of the year.

In this episode, we unpack the shocking championship finale, discussing the FIA's confusing, possibly biased, and utter chaotic hand in this year's World Championship, how Latifi made an unforgettable impact, and Mercedes' possible appeal that could rewrite history.

We discuss the weekend's mass miscommunication, which brings into question the authority of the FIA and Michael Masi, and we break down the specific incidents that left Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on even footing.

In tribute to Sir Frank Williams, in this episode we discuss the 2017 documentary ‘Williams’ that gives an honest, in-depth look at the family and the story behind the beloved and historic team.

In this episode, we breakdown the result of Mercedes appeal against Max Verstappen, the triumph of two world champions, and discuss the punctures that influenced the race.

In this episode, we discuss an emotional return to Sao Paulo, the Hamilton v. Verstappen battle that led to a controversial decision by the FIA, the final sprint of the season, and the announcement of Alfa Romeo’s new driver.‬

In this episode, we discuss Formula 1's enthusiastic return to Mexico, including the opening lap battles that changed the course of the race, the Ferrari v. McLaren championship fight, and Perez's emotional home podium.

In this episode, we discuss the controversial Ayrton Senna documentary by filmmaker Asif Kapadia. We analyse the narrative structure, discuss the ethics of filmmaking and debate the objective of the film as a legacy piece.

In this episode, we discuss the eventful return to the Circuit of the Americas, the intense battles between Mclaren and Ferrari, and how this race might have decided the World Driver's Championship.

In this episode, we debate what defines, “Pole Position” in Formula 1 and how it should be awarded, discuss the 2022 provisional calendar, & look into the rumours surrounding #Mercedes partnership with Petronas.

In this episode, we discuss the wet weekend in Istanbul and the respective tyre strategies, the drivers that took their engine penalties, including Lewis Hamilton, and why this could be Valterri Bottas' last win in Formula 1.

In this episode, we break down the technology of a Formula 1 Power-Unit, explain why scrapping the MGU-H could open up the sport to new manufactures, and discuss the controversy behind the addition of Qatar race circuit to the calendar.‬

In this episode, we re-live the highs and lows of the weekend, including Max Verstappen’s incredible climb, Lewis Hamilton’s historical 100th race win, and  Lando Norris’ first pole position and eventual demise. 

In this episode, we discuss the Netflix documentary on Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, break down the content, structure, and debate the moral and ethical conflicts that come with filmmaking. 

In this episode, we review the second appearance of the “Sprint Qualifying” format, the resurgence of Valtteri Bottas, McLaren’s historic performance, and the return of Alex Albon to Formula One in 2022.

In this episode, we discuss Kimi Raikkonen’s retirement from Formula 1, the red flags that disrupted qualifying, Max Verstappen’s home race win, and Valtteri Bottas announcing his move to Alfa Romeo.

In this episode, we break down Formula One's confusing classification regulations, the weather that dictated the weekend, possible solutions to the dangerous Raidillon/Eau-Rouge corner, and George Russell’s unforgettable performance.

This week we took inspiration from Will Buxton’s wild article in which he predicted the 2025 Formula One grid. Using a little bit of logic and a lot of imagination, we devised what the future could look like with our own fantasy grids for the 2025 season.

This week we highlight our very first helmet: Nyck de Vries, the Netherlands' first single-seater FIA world champion. Off the back of his victorious Formula E championship, we dive into the history of his career and look towards his potential Formula One future.

In this episode, we discuss Silly Season rumours, predict who will nab a coveted Formula One seat, and reveal the drivers that have impressed us the most so far this season.

In this episode, we discuss the fallout of Valtteri Bottas’ Lap 1 disaster, Sebastian Vettel’s controversial disqualification, Alpine’s domination, and the incredible success of the Williams’ drivers.

In this episode, we complete and confirm our final 2021 Formula 1 predictions. Using our original approximations from March, we grapple with our one allowed change to each of our Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.

This week we give our analysis on the Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton incident, our thoughts on “Sprint Qualifying vs Knock-out Qualifying”, and discuss why slow pit-stops affected the "Ferrari vs McLaren" battle. 

In this episode, we review the 2021 Formula 1 support categories featuring Formula 2, Formula 3, and the W Series. We discuss the new race weekend format, as well as our thoughts on the potential champions.

In this episode, we discuss the success and sorrow of George Russell, the FIA’s multitude of controversial penalties, and Alpine’s aerodynamic oversight that is hindering Esteban Ocon.

In this episode, we discuss the FIA’s new pit stop regulations, the possible penalty bias, the “Ferrari v McLaren” constructors’ battle, and Williams’ need for redemption.

In this episode, we discuss the surprisingly eventful French Grand Prix, Mercedes' questionable pit-stop strategy, the grid's tyre whisperers, and why "Perez vs Bottas" is the real fight to follow in 2021.

In this episode, we analyse the action-packed F1 weekend in Baku, including Lewis Hamilton's braking error, Race Control's questionable decisions, and Pirelli's possible liability in the outcome of the podium.

(Speed Trap Pod is currently recording from remote locations, so please forgive us for audio interference and imperfections in quality.)

This week we review the second race on the Extreme E calendar. We discuss why the Senegalese course was more entertaining, which teams have the potential to win the inaugural season, and why Molly Taylor is our MVP.

In this episode, we analyse Mercedes' disastrous weekend, Ferrari’s surprising success, and the protest against Red Bulls’ flexible rear wing.