Behind The Drive
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Behind The Drive is a weekly podcast hosted by me, Courtney Ross talking about all things F1 and motorsport. Each week I bring you fun and educational content to keep you updated with all the latest news, race debriefs and drama of the sport.
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Is George Russell super skilled or just super lucky?
June 21, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBIn today's episode let's look at George Russell's results so far this season. Is he doing an amazing job or has he just been lucky with his results? Let's break it down race by race. PS - I filmed this after Spain so the last couple of races haven't been included. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https:...
Is Daniel Ricciardo in trouble?
June 06, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBIn today's episode let's dive into Daniel Ricciardo's struggle at McLaren. We know he's a fantastic driver, so why is he having so much trouble with the team and could he potentially lose his seat? Let's break it down together! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivef1/ ...
Driver Profile: How did Pierre Gasly get to F1?
April 28, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn today's episode let's look at the life and career of Pierre Gasly. How did he get into F1 and what was his career before the big league? Let's break down his career together! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivef1/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sJfCb...
Driver Profile - Taylor Hagler
March 24, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBToday’s episode is a conversation with Taylor Hagler. Taylor has been racing in various categories over the past 4 years and most recently won the Michelin Pilot Challenge AND rookie of the year in the GT World Challenge America. If you would like to follow her racing journey her socials are listed below! FOLLOW TAYLOR HAGLER: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorhaglermotorsport/ Website - https://taylorhagler.com/ If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to...
Rating 2022 Formula 1 Liveries
March 07, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBToday's episode is a review of all the 2022 car liveries that nobody asked for. I hope you enjoy 🤟🏼🤪🤟🏼 If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please reach out through one of the below platforms! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sJfCbspwFH_ATjnQgWqUA Discord - https://discord.gg/4qPB8Q4p TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/...
Girl Torque - with Mia Flewitt
March 01, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBToday’s episode is a conversation with Mia Flewitt. Mia is a 2 time Pure McLaren GT4 Champion that has been in the automotive and motorsport industries most of her life. She is a huge talent and inspiration so naturally I had to ask her to be on the show. If you would like to follow her racing journey her socials are listed below! FOLLOW MIA FLEWITT: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flewittracing/ Website - https://www.flewittracing.com/ If you would like to ask me a question or sug...
2022 Formula 1 Predictions
February 14, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBToday's episode is a conversation with my friend and F1 nut, Rene Vella. We sat down to go through some of our predictions for the 2022 season and have a good laugh about how inaccurate they probably will be 🤣 NSW Superkart Club: https://www.superkartsnsw.com.au/ If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please reach out through one of the below platforms! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...
How to work as a race official in F1
January 20, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBToday's episode is a conversation with my friend and F1 enthusiast, Jesse Waechter-Cornwill who has recently registered as a race official for the Melbourne GP in April. I sat down with Jesse to talk about what's involved in getting the licence, how difficult it is, what it gives him access to and stacks more. If you're interested in getting into it yourself follow the links below to find out more or hit us up in my Discord! Officials Landing Page: https://motorsport.org.au/officials Licen...
Rating the 2021 season with my Discord crew
January 08, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBFirstly, Happy New Year everyone! To try and keep us entertained while we wait for the start of the 2022 season, my Discord crew sat down and voted on a bunch of categories like best driver, most improved and best race from 2021. How do our ratings stack up with yours? Join the Discord and let us know! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive F1 instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all...
Post Race Rambles - Abu Dhabi GP
December 16, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBWow! Talk about a controversial end to the season! It really left me with mixed emotions. I'm happy for Max but my goodness I feel for Lewis. In today's episode I will be having a chat about the Abu Dhabi GP and what all the controversy is about. Let's break it down together! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive F1 instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - ...
Post Race Rambles - Saudi Arabian GP
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Saudi Arabian GP. What did you guys think of it? It was filled with drama, penalties, crashes and emotions. Let's debrief on the second last race of the season together. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive F1 instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivepodcast/ YouTu...
Driver Profile: Is Charles Leclerc overrated?
December 06, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MBIn today's episode let's look at the life and career of Charles Leclerc. How did he get into F1 and what was his career before the big league? Let's break down his career together! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivef1/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sJ...
Post Race Rambles - Qatar GP
November 23, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Qatar GP. What did you guys think of it? We saw grid penalties, issues with Pirelli tyres and Christian Horner get summoned to the stewards. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive F1 instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/...
Post Race Rambles - Brazilian GP
November 16, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Brazilian GP. What did you guys think of it? We saw disqualifications, fines, the final sprint race of the season and even Nikita Mazepin crying?? It's also an exciting and special episode today as it's my first with a guest!! My friend Jarod McLaren has joins in on the conversation on what I think was an epic GP. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind T...
Driver Profile: Is Lando Norris actually a good driver?
November 11, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBIn today's episode let's look at the life and career of Lando Norris. Is he actually as good as everyone thinks he is? Let's break down his career together! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behindthedrivef1/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sJfCbspwFH_ATjnQgWqUA Dis...
Post Race Rambles - United States GP
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the United States GP over the weekend. What did you guys think of it? We saw Red Bull close the gap in points for the constructors championship, an awkward encounter with Megan Thee Stallion and Shaquille O'Neal steal the spotlight for the best memes to come out of the weekend. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM m...
Post Race Rambles - Turkish GP
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Turkish GP over the weekend. What did you guys think of it? We saw Red Bull close the gap on the constructors championship, Max Verstappen retake the lead for the drivers championship and Carlos Sainz flawlessly drive from the back of the grid up to 8th. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for list...
Are F1 drivers at risk of developing CTE?
October 05, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBIn today's episode I am discussing concussions and the risk of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) in motorsport. What is CTE? Is Formula 1 a safe sport? Should there be more research and focus on concussion prevention? Let's dive into it all. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: https://www.instagram.com/behindthed...
Post Race Rambles - Russian GP
September 27, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Russian GP over the weekend. What a race! Sochi did not disappoint. We saw Lando Norris take his first pole position in F1, Lewis Hamilton run over a mechanic (nearly) and Max Verstappen charge from last to 2nd 🤯 If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME: https://www.inst...
F1 Fundamentals - What's included in a GP weekend?
September 16, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBIn today's episode I will be going through some more F1 fundamentals, in particular what is included in an F1 weekend. Do drivers just rock up on a Sunday, jump in their car and race? Well, not quite. There's so many different aspects and moving parts involved in a Grand Prix. Let's run through it all together! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for ...
Post Race Rambles - Italian GP
September 13, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Italian GP over the weekend. What an eventful weekend! We saw the second sprint qualifying, a controversial crash between Verstappen and Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo's first win since Monaco 2018! If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagr...
Post Race Rambles - Dutch GP
September 06, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Dutch GP over the weekend. I actually LOVED this circuit! We saw eventful FP sessions, a surprising top 10 in qualifying and an unbelievable orange army supporting Max Verstappen. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/behindthe...
Post Race Rambles - Netherlands GP
September 06, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Dutch GP over the weekend. I actually LOVED this circuit! We saw eventful FP sessions, a surprising top 10 in qualifying and an unbelievable orange army supporting Max Verstappen. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/behindthe...
F1 Fundamentals: The Journey To F1
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn today's episode we will be exploring the journey drivers take to Formula 1. Where does it all start? What requirements are there to get an F1 licence and how difficult is the path to this elite and exclusive sport? All will be answered and more in today's episode. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: ht...
Post Race Rambles - Belgian GP
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBIn today's episode I will be having a chat about the Belgian GP over the weekend. What a race... (if you can call it that?). George Russell gets his first podium in F1, Nikita Mazepin gets fastest lap and many fans are left wanting a ticket refund. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagra...
Driver Rivalries - The Top 5 Greatest F1 Rivalries
August 24, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn today's episode we will be exploring some of the biggest rivalries we've seen in Formula 1 over the years. Who were the trouble makers? Who cracked under pressure? Let's dive into the ultra competitive and exclusive sport we love, called F1. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.co...
Driver Rivalries - The Top 5 Greatest F1 Rivalries
August 24, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn today's episode we will be exploring some of the biggest rivalries we've seen in Formula 1 over the years. Who were the trouble makers? Who cracked under pressure? Let's dive into the ultra competitive and exclusive sport we love, called F1. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.co...
Team Series: Williams Racing - The rise and fall of an iconic team
August 18, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn today's episode we will be exploring one of the longest standing teams in Formula 1, Williams Racing. The Williams team has struggled to be competitive over the last 5 years and it really made me think, why is this? How did the team get to this point? Come on a journey with me as we talk about how they formed, their history, important moments and cover other little nuggets of information that are both interesting and hopefully teach you something new. If you would like to ask me a que...
Team Series: Williams Racing - The rise & fall of an iconic team
August 18, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn today's episode we will be exploring one of the longest standing teams in Formula 1, Williams Racing. The Williams team has struggled to be competitive over the last 5 years and it really made me think, why is this? How did the team get to this point? Come on a journey with me as we talk about how they formed, their history, important moments and cover other little nuggets of information that are both interesting and hopefully teach you something new. If you would like to ask me a que...
Driver Series: Ayrton Senna - The life of one of F1's greatest
August 11, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn today's episode we will be exploring one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time (and my personal favourite), Ayrton Senna. Senna’s racing career was short lived, but he left a mark on the sport that would change Formula 1 forever. He spent 10 years as a Formula 1 driver who entered 162 races and obtained a massive 41 victories, 65 pole positions and 3 world championships. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please he...
Hungarian GP Debrief: Bottas goes bowling & FIA controversy
August 03, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn today's episode we will be debriefing on round 11 of the 2021 championship held last weekend in Hungary. What a race! Has Bottas now secured his seat at Mercedes next year after taking out both Red Bulls in the race? How did Nicholas Latifi finish in 6th? And why did Sebastian Vettel get disqualified? All of these questions and more are answered in today's episode. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind...
Driver Series: Daniel Ricciardo - Is he done in F1? & 2022 car design released
July 27, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBAre Daniel Ricciardo's best driving days behind him? In today's episode we will be exploring the honey badgers history, achievements and challenges that has led him to where he is today. We're also going to take a look at the new 2022 car design in detail that was unveiled at Silverstone. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive Podcast instagram page and DM me! Thanks for listening y'all x FOLL...
British GP Debrief: Sprint qualifying & Max goes to hospital
July 21, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn today's episode we will be debriefing on round 10 of the 2021 championship held last weekend at Silverstone. What happened in sprint qualifying? Who was at fault in the accident between Max and Lewis and what is all the drama that has been happening since? All of these questions and more are answered in today's episode. If you would like to ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to discuss in an upcoming episode please head to the Behind The Drive instagram page and DM me! Thanks ...