Your hosts Puxan Chawla-Bhowmick (Poo-shan Shavla-Bo-mick for gringos) and Ryan Knowles aka F*cking Knowles, bring you The Grandstand, a podcast about all things Formula 1, for the fans, by the fans, bringing the banter from the Grandstand straight back to the paddock. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Max Joins the all time greats with a 4th title and then gets hammered. Mercedes 1-2. Ferrari mucking up the strategy. McLaren absolutely fucking no where. Heartbreak Pierre. Checo costing Red Bull the double. Rolls Royce cool down room. Vegas had it all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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Senna Tributes. Sprint Races. Rain. Red Flags. Yellow Flags. Safety Cars. Gromo. Alpine Podium. Max Verstappen masterclass. The 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix had it all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Ladies and gentleman, The Smooth Operator aka Carlos Sainz is a man unfazed by his impending departure from Maranello. The Spaniard put on a masterclass in Mexico City this past weekend, helping Ferrari overtake Red Bull in the constructors battle. With Checo's horrible form once again on display, crashing out of Q1 and clashing with Liam Lawson, a…
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Helmut Marko strikes again, calling out Lando for having some 'mental weaknesses', which then seemed to play out on track, opening the window for a stellar Charles Leclerc victory and.Ferrari 1-2 with Max rounding out the top 3 after a 5 second penatly to the McLaren driver. The driver's championship may be wrapped up given Max's form, but the cons…
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Formula 1 is back after a long fall break that saw Liam Lawson take the seat of our beloved Daniel Ricciardo and MBS moaning about how he and his work isn't appreciated enough. With a title fight clearly on our hands going into the last 6 races of the 2024 season, is Austin make or break for Lando Norris' drivers title hopes? --- Support this podca…
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In one of the most awkward and poorly handled departures ever from Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo has been officially been dropped by VCarb in place of Liam Lawson for the remainder of the season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Before rubber even met concrete for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1 was buzzing with news about the future of Daniel Ricciardo and the FIA's new guidelines around profanity on and off track. McLaren have shown the constructors title is theirs to lose after a dominate performance from Lando Norris. Can he also win the drivers title? --- Sup…
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Statement made, we've got a new leader in the Constructor's. After losing out to Charles Leclerc in Monza, Piastri gets revenge on the streets of Baku after an epic 30-lap battle for the lead. Norris continues to chip at Verstappen's lead, but will he get into striking distance soon? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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What started with Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari, ends with Adrian Newey signing with Aston Martin - the silliest of seasons comes to an end with one of the biggest moves in F1 history, and we're back in Baku this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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Even if you're not a tifoso, it's hard to deny that there are fewer things more special in motorsport than when a Ferrari driver is on the top step of the podium at Monza. And this weekend, it's all thanks to McLaren and whoever Charles Leclerc sold his soul to this season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrands…
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After another terrible weekend for the American driver at Zandvoort, Williams have dropped Logan Sargeant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Landon Norris won the Dutch GP by a gap of 22.896 seconds over Max Verstappen. The constructors championship is officially back on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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We all expected the 2024 Formula 1 Season to go the way of 2023, with full Red Bull dominance, but as we wrap the Summer break and head to the Dutch Grand Prix, the season has all the makings of a classic season of F1. FKnowles and Pmoney review their top storylines from the season and give a preview of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. --- Support …
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Following the Belgian Grand Prix, all eyes were on Red Bull as they decided the fate of Sergio Perez. Amidst lots of chatter coming from the paddock that Formula 1's most ruthless team may have been influenced by third parties, the boys discuss the decision to stick with Checo and what it means for the sport. --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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After 2 and a half years, Lewis Hamilton is back on the top step of the podium. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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The return of McLaren is officially here as Oscar Piastri scores his first race Grand Prix win in Hungary, but it did not come without drama. What it means for the team and the rest of the top of the grid in this episode of The Grandstand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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After a week-long break following the British Grand Prix that saw Lewis Hamilton win for the first time in 2 1/2 years, we're back at the Hungaroring where all eyes are on Sergio Perez as Red Bull mull over his future with the team. Meanwhile, with 4 constructors winning the last 11 races, do we have a legitimate title fight happening at the front …
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Lewis Hamilton finished on the top step of the podium at the 2024 British Grand Prix for the first time in 2 and a half years and it feels so good, even if you're a Max fan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Max Verstappen, will you please report the principal's office? Is the beginning of the end for the Max and Lando bromance? Plus debate on the annual Ferrari dip as Mercedes takes a massive points haul at the red bull ring after Russell's 2nd win in Formula 1, HAAS v Checo, DR3 putting in work, and the curious case of Aston Martin. --- Support this …
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It's a threesome! Back to Back to Back races for the first time this season starting in Spain where the boys debate DC's use of MEGA, Mercedes, and who is the best driver in F1 right now. Plus our predictions for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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After a week off, the F1 circus heads back to Spain for the 2024 Spanish GP, where Ferrari and McLaren will be hoping to capture some points to continue their pressure on Red Bull. Will Mercedes have something to say though? Plus, Danny Ric responds to Jacques Villeneuve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandsta…
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Hail, Monsoons, and the best race of the 2024 Formula 1 season so far. The boys break it all down in this review of the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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We're back in Canada, where PMoney went to his first race in 2002, in case you didn't know. There are makings of a genuine title battle as Ferrari continues their resurgent form under Fred Vasseur. Will we see the Red Bulls finish outside of the podium for a second race in a row? Also, should Lance Stroll's grandstand be named The Stroll Hole? --- …
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As FKnowles prepares for his annual pilgrimage to Indianapolis for the 108th Indy 500, the boys unpack round 7 of the 2024 F1 Season from Imola and the apparent rise of McLaren. Plus their take on this weekends Monaco Grand Prix and a quick preview of the largest single day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500. --- Support this podcast…
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Has anyone come down from the high of Lando's win? Has Lando come down? Has anyone seen him? Anyway, we're back racing this weekend at Imola and it looks like Fred Vasseur is up to his wonderful ways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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LANDO WINS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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The boys cover the bombshell news that Adrian Newey is officially leaving Red Bull Racing during the 1st quarter of 2025 plus a tribute to one of the G.O.A.Ts 30 years after his passing at Imola. Oh and the race that's happening in Miami this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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We were back in China after a 5 year absence and the return did not disappoint. FKnowles and P$$$ break down the sprint, the race, and Lance Stroll's future in the sport on this episode of The Grandstand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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We're back in Shanghai after 5 years and a global pandy at the Shanghai International Circuit that's since been repaved. The grid looks very different since the last time we went racing, and the boys are hoping that means a different result than what's become the norm in the past year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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After an exciting weekend in Japan that saw Max retake his place on the top step of the podium, is Ferrari making a case for most improved team since last year? Plus - Lance has a case of Benjamin Button, Merc and Toto are having an identity crisis, and Williams is literally going for broke. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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The words Suzuka and 130r, two words that make every F1 fans pants a little bit tighter or more wet. We're back in Japan for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, one of The Grandstand's favorite tracks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Max DNF'd for the first time in 43 races and Appendixless Carlos Sainz was there to pick up the pieces. Maybe there is a Formula 1 god? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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We're back in the land down under and apparently Valtteri's adopted homeland. Can someone unseat Max? Pretty Fuckin Please? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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At a time when it seems like there's more happening off-track than on-track, all eyes were on the Saudi Arabia GP in hopes we'd get a race that didn't make us want to turn it off the moment crofty said lights out. From Oliver Bearman stepping in for an unwell Carlos Sainz to Jos Verstappen's big mouth, the boys break down a rather unhinged past wee…
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With 23 races to go after the Bahrain Grand Prix, can anyone save this season from being a repeat of last year? The boys break down the on and off track action from Bahrain, where some drama broke out between the RB Boyz Yuki and DR3, Carlos Sainz drove possessed, and Alpine continued throwing gasoline on their dumspter fire. --- Support this podca…
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It's lights out and away we go once again with the first Grand Prix of the 2024 season. P$ and FKnowles are back to give their takes on what could be a season that's as exciting off track as it is on track as well as their predications for the 2024 Bahrain GP. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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With the F1 season swiftly approaching, that also means something else for F1 fans: cancel any weekend plans, get some popcorn, be a lazy POS and watch drive to survive. The boys give their full analysis of the latest season and also ask the question: was this the best season yet? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th…
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For the first time this year, we saw each Formula 1 team test their 2024 cars. The question on everyone's mind: is Red Bull beatable? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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The boys review the secound round of livery reveals, featuring Aston Martin, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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With the 2023-2024 F1 off season being shorter than Nikita Mazepin's career, the boys are back to break down all the news from the last couple months, and of course, maybe the biggest driver move of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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The boys review the first round of livery reveals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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It's hard to argue that 2023 could go down as one of the most dominant years ever by one team in Formula 1. And if you're not a fan of the team or driver who did it, you're probably happy it's over. Full recap of the 2023 season on this final episode of season 5 of The Grandstand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th…
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After not getting off to a good start, and some criticism from a few drivers about "the show" that was the Vegas GP, when it came race day, we fans were not disappointed. Or were we? Plus a preview of the season closer in Abu Dhabi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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Vegas is back on the F1 calendar for the first time in over 40 years, and this time, we're going racing on the famed Las Vegas strip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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While we were wondering if Felipe Massa would show himself at this years Sao Paulo GP while he tries to sue for a world title, interlagos once again did not disappoint. While Max continues to break records each and every weekend, the rest of the field has much to still fight for. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the…
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Max keeps breaking records. Checo does not. DR3 is officially back. Meanwhile, Red Bull better watch theirs, because Merc and McLaren are on the hunt. Full review of the MXGP and preview of the Sao Paulo GP on this episode of The Grandstand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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You know we're back in Texas when DR3 is rocking a handle bar mustache as he made his return to the grid this past weekend. A full episode unpacking the drama from COTA and a preview of the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support…
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Max and red bull have the title wrapped up, but battle for the remaining top spots in the constructors has been getting spicy as we go back racing in the land of the big TX. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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Max Verstappen is officially a 3x champion and while we don't want to take away from this achievement, what's happening in Formula 1.5 with a team that rhymes with Rick Flaren may be the most exciting development of the season. All this and more from the Qatar GP on Episode 32 of the Grandstand! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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The boys give their quick reactions to the Qatar GP Sprint that saw Max Verstappen win his 3rd world title. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegrandstandf1/support
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