Cut To The Race | FormulaNerds F1 Podcast
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFormulaNerds are exactly that - Nerds about F1 and Motorsport. We love to dig into the incredible & often crazy world of Formula 1 and other series. Our podcasts are made up of a core team that strive to deliver informative content but with a light-hearted approach.
We have incredible guests on the podcast, ranging from pundits like Karun Chandhok & Louise Goodman. W-Series drivers & the Grand Tour driver Abbie Eaton. The voice of F1, David Croft through to safety car driver Bernd Maylander.
A wide range of topics are covered, from race reviews, season updates, breaking news & even quizzes with our guests like Crofty vs Brundle, where we asked Crofty who came out with some of the best commentary one-liners.
We are committed to providing great content with no biased opinions (apart from our resident Bottas fan) & love what we do.
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Episodes
Episode 33: Daniel Ricciardo's Performance Coach - Michael Italiano
April 21, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBOn the 'Cut to the Race' podcast this week, Oli, Matt, Callum and Emma are joined by personal trainer and performance coach Michael Italiano. Michael is best known for working with McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo, and opens up about how he became interested in becoming a performance coach. He talks to us about his involvement with Daniel and F1, and gives us an insight into how important it is for him to stay "race fit", how often they have to train to stay in shape for a race, and the m...
Episode 32: Live from Oulton Park with Samantha Hempshall
April 18, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThis week we have a special episode of the 'Cut To The Race' podcast we are live from the British SuperKarts at Outlon Park with Samantha Hempshall. We interview Samantha after a long day full of ups and downs, and she explains what exactly SuperKarts are - 130mph 250cc beasts. She talks about how she got into karting, the behind the scenes work that goes into the series and some of the challenges shes faced along the way. Follow FormulaNerds www.Facebook.com/FormulaNerds www.twitte...
Episode 31: McLaren's Young Woman Engineer Of The Year - Ella Podmore
April 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThis evening on the 'Cut to the Race' podcast, Oli, Callum, Matt and Emma are joined by Ella Podmore, a materials engineer at McLaren Automotive. Ella tells us about her role as an engineer and what that involves, including her day to day responsibilities. She talks candidly about her recent Young Woman Engineer of the Year award, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of women and girls into a career in the STEM industries. We get our nerd on talking about the McLaren sup...
Episode 30: We Talk Tyres with F1 Pirelli Boss - Mario Isola
April 08, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBToday our panel of Oli, Callum, Dan, and Matt welcome Pirelli F1 Tyre Chief Mario Isola to the show. The gang chat with Mario Isola about the sheer volume of work that Pirelli have to go through for an F1 season. From tire construction, logistics, manufacturing, and even recycling! Mario provides some brilliant insights and some staggering numbers to put things into perspective. From 24 hours of Le Mans and Spa to Monza and Silverstone, our panel gets a peek behind the doors of the M...
Episode 29: We Are Joined by The Queen Of F1 - Louise Goodman
April 03, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBThis week on the "Cut to The Race Podcast" we have Oli, Callum, Matt and Emma on the panel and they are joined by ITV F1 Presenter and Motorsports Reporter Louise Goodman. Louise tells us about her jouney into F1 and her time working with Eddie Jordan at the Jordan F1 team, some of her toughest moments including what it was like trying to interview Lewis Hamilton at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2008 during the chaos that followed the final lap. We introduce Louise to the motorsport ...
Episode 28: We discuss the F1 2021 Season Opener - The Bahrain Grand Prix
March 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn the latest episode of the 'Cut to the Race' podcast, Oli was joined by Matt, Dan and newly appointed writer for the nerds, Alex Mclachlan, for an unfiltered reaction and panel discussion to a thrilling season opener in Bahrain. To kick things off, the panel had a recap of the build up to the new F1 season, discussing their thoughts on new driver line-ups and testing. The nerds discussed which of the three rookies they were most (and least) looking forward to seeing take to the...
Episode 27: Formula E Winner / F2 / F3 / LeMans Driver - Sam Bird
March 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week on the "Cut to The Race podcast we have Oli, Callum, Matt, Dan and Emma on the panel and they are joined by Formula E driver Sam Bird. Sam tells us all about Formula E, the all electric racing series, and why we should be watching more of it as motorsport fans. He guides us through the impact of Formula E on the electric car industry and how important that is for the future. He talks us through his career to date and how he missed out on a top drive in Formula One, and ...
We talk with US Motorsports journalist Lewis Franck about F1
March 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBLewis contributes to Reuters coverage of motorsports on the other side of the Pond and has been published in Sports Illustrated/SI.com, ESPN the magazine and industry-based magazines/newspapers and websites. Years ago he was the US correspondent for Rombo (an Italian weekly - a rival to Autosprint), he has been a regular contributor to Auto Motor und Sport, Sport Auto (Germany), and the original Motor Sport Aktuell (published in Switzerland). For a few years he also wrote for a Briti...
F1's Media Heros - Jamie Coley & Jennie Gow
March 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBThis week, Oli, Will and Emma are joined by motorsport presenter and jounalist Jennie Gow and her husband, Sky Sports F1 video producer Jamie Coley. This is the first time the husband and wife duo have appeared on a podcast together, and they both share their experiences of working in the motorsport industry. The pair chat about Extreme E, which Jennie will be commentating on, and Jamie is involved in broadcasting the races on Sky Sports. We get their thoughts on the car launches ...
We Talk F1 With Andy & Elton from Grand Prix Podcast
February 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis weeks episode sees Oli joined by Formulanerds writer Dan, along with two guests from the Grand Prix Podcast Andy and Elton as they debate the news and content in the F1 world.This week the panel discuss the Formula E season opener in Saudi Arabia which saw great wins, dramatic crashes, and even a missile strike. Following this we discuss Romain Grosjean's Indycar test debut and his first ever Indycar crash!Other talking points included Lawrence Stroll's rumoured interest in Lewi...
Inside F1 - with F1's Lawrence Barretto
February 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week on the 'Cut to The Race' podcast, Oli, Matt and Emma chat to Lawrence Barretto, Senior Writer at Formula One. Someone who works closely with drivers and teams, getting to chat to people we can only dream of, Lawrence tells us about his career to date including stints at Autosport and Motorsport.com. He discusses how he started his role at Formula One, and what he enjoys most about the many elements of his job. He also explains what is challenging about travelling with th...
Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team's - Matt Bishop
February 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this special episode of the 'Cut to The Race' podcast, we have a special guest on the show. Oli, Emma, Matt and Will are joined by Chief Communications Officer of Aston Martin F1, Matt Bishop. Matt has previously worked at McLaren and most recently helped develop W Series. He has also released a new book, The Boy Made The Difference, which is beautifully written. Matt reminisces with the Nerds about his career journey, how he was never a motorsport fan until he picked up a c...
The Greatest Race In F1 History & This Week's News
February 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBOn this week's panel, Oli, Will and Emma discuss the latest Formula One news and debate the best race of all time. The news this week is introduced by Emma who takes us through the headlines. The panel discuss the latest developments in Sir Lewis Hamilton's contract negotiations, including the controversial "team mate" clause. Emma also talks us through the twist in the tale in regards to the Portugese Grand Prix. The race could be cancelled due to possible travel restrictions impo...
2021 Driver Lineups & The Latest News Ft. Sam Hall from GPFans
January 30, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 102 MBOn this week's panel we have Oli, Matt, Callum, Emma and a special guest joining us. Sam Hall, Editor at GP Fans. Callum brings us the latest news in Formula One, including the 2021 race schedule changes, the sad news of the passing of Adrian Campos, and the ongoing Sir Lewis Hamilton contract negotiations. Callum also brings us a quote from George Russell apparently taking a swipe at the seven-time world champion, which brings some debate to the proceedings. Oli is keen to get Sam...
F1's Biggest Conspiracy Theories
January 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBJoin our exclusive 'Cut To The Race Podcast' group on facebook! On this week’s episode Oli, Callum, Will, and Matt put on their tin-foil hats to discuss some of F1’s biggest controversies. Will starts off the gang by relaying the story of the missing telemetry from Arytin Senna’s 1994 Imola crash. Was this a deliberate maneuver by Williams or just unfortunate circumstance that led to the loss of a great? Will guides us through the legal proceedings and the investigative findings...
Is It Just The Car?
January 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn our panel this week, Oli, Emma, Callum and Matt discuss breaking news from this week and the very popular but much-hated debate “Is it The Car?” Join Our Podcast Group on Facebook Emma and Callum take us through the breaking news of this week including the news that Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc tested positive for Covid-19, the rumour that ex Haas driver Romain Grosjean could potentially have a drive in Indycar and the possibility that we could lose Monaco, Canada and Azerbaijan...
Inside F1 - with The Sun's Ben Hunt
January 13, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIn our Cut to The Race special episode, Oli and Emma interview F1 journalist and correspondent Ben Hunt. Ben is an established Formula One and football journalist, working for The Sun newspaper here in the U.K. He gives us his views on the newly announced F1 calendar for 2021, and whether 23 races this year is a bit ambitious given the circumstances. The trio discuss Netflix and the Drive to Survive series which has brought a lot of new fans into the sport and THAT cameo Ben had i...
In The Car With James Hunt...
January 10, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 109 MBThis week Oli and Will hold down the fort covering this week's latest news and we replay an interview with Former Silverstone Logistics Manager who shares some inside stories with the team.
The Latest News... and our 2020 Season Review Pt.2
January 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBOli, Emma & Matt discuss this week's news and the best of the 2020 season.
Merry Christmas from the FormulaNerds
December 24, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBTo put a smile on your face this Christmas... Here is a selection of our favourite moments since launching the podcast this year.
We talk to Karun Chandhok, the Red Bull Reveal and... Our 2020 Season Review Pt.1
December 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 194 MBCallum and Oli are fresh out of their exclusive interview with Karun Chandhok and Matt, well Matt got up especially early to record this podcast so is chugging coffee like it is being rationed, AND Emma returns after spending 3 weeks in the wilderness with no Wi-Fi and moving house. We discuss the latest F1 news and commence part one of our 2020 season review. Hot off the press is the news that Sergio Perez is confirmed to race at Red Bull next year with Alex Albon being dropped ...
The NOT So Grande Finale after the FormulaNerds Christmas Party | Abu Dhabi 2020 GP Review
December 13, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 107 MBThis week our panel discusses the action? at the 2020 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Due to the team's technical difficulties last week, they briefly discuss the Sakhir Grand Prix as well. We have a brief chat with our mysterious founder Andy as he emerges from the shadows to tag along for this weekend’s review. A disappointing day and a hangover has the team dragging. Much like Antonio Giovinazzi, there wasn’t a lot to get excited about today. Our panel once again ruminates...
Disbelief as Grosjean Survives Horror Crash | Bahrain GP 2020 Review
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWe struggle through this emotional episode in utter disbelief that Grosjean escaped almost certain death. This week on the panel we welcome Oli, Matt, Will, and Callum to talk us through the first race at Bahrain and their reactions over the course of the (extended) race. The panel starts off by recounting the extraordinary events and details of Romain Grosjean’s much covered crash. The panel was actually watching the race together as a first to and we get a glimpse into what the...
Tickled By Turkey
November 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Callum and Emma who, on a non-race weekend, discuss the winners and losers of the Turkish Grand Prix and look ahead to the triple header at Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. The panel discuss the top three drivers from the Turkish Grand Prix, your winner and now 7 time world champion Lewis Hamilton, second placed Sergio Perez in his Racing Point and the fact that Sebastian Vettel took the podium for the first time in a year and the move, or mistake fr...
A Race To Remember and Podcast We Won’t Forget | Turkish GP Review
November 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week, we get the giggles and it falls apart with panel: Oli, Matt, Callum and Emma who, on a non-race weekend, discuss the winners and losers of the Turkish Grand Prix and look ahead to the triple header at Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. The panel discuss the top three drivers from the Turkish Grand Prix, your winner and now 7 time world champion Lewis Hamilton, second placed Sergio Perez in his Racing Point and the fact that Sebastian Vettel took the podium for the first time in a y...
W-Series | Special Episode
November 15, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Johnni , Emma and Will who warmly welcome two very special guests this week. W Series drivers Abbie Eaton and Sarah Moore join the panel to discuss all things W Series and answer questions from the Nerds - our Turkish GP race review will follow during the week. In a FormulaNerds ‘Cut to The Race' special, Abbie Eaton and Sarah Moore join us to discuss W Series, and what they are most looking forward to next year after the announcement ...
W-Series supporting F1 in 2021 with drivers Abbie Eaton & Sarah Moore
November 15, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Johnni , Emma and Will who warmly welcome two very special guests this week. W Series drivers Abbie Eaton and Sarah Moore join the panel to discuss all things W Series and answer questions from the Nerds - our Turkish GP race review will follow during the week. In a FormulaNerds ‘Cut to The Race' special, Abbie Eaton and Sarah Moore join us to discuss W Series, and what they are most looking forward to next year after the announcement...
The Story of Red Bull Racing, F1 facts to impress your friends and the latest news
November 08, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Callum and Will who – while no race was held this week – shall discuss the details of Red Bull Racing, Who the greatest legend was, What F1's elite drivers are paid and the sort of facts new fans need to know. Will talks about a new info-video he is releasing this Tuesday which details some key and some more light-hearted facts that new F1 fans will benefit from knowing. From who some of F1's legends are too what teams used to be great ...
Amazing F1 Facts, History Of Red Bull & This Week's News
November 08, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Callum and Will who – while no race was held this week – shall discuss the details of Red Bull Racing, Who the greatest legend was, What F1's elite drivers are paid and the sort of facts new fans need to know. Will talks about a new info-video he is releasing this Tuesday which details some key and some more light-hearted facts that new F1 fans will benefit from knowing. From who some of F1's legends are too what teams used to be great and a...
We Return To Italy | Imola GP Review
November 02, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Callum and Emma who talk through this weekend's race at Imola and what this historic circuit means to every Formula One fan around the world. Callum discusses rumours and news from this past week, including the announcement that Pierre Gasly will remain at the Alpha Tauri team. We also touch on the news that Williams are retaining both if their drivers for next year, putting those rumours of a Perez move to bed. Imola means a lot to th...
The 3rd Italian GP In A Year | Imola GP 2020 Review
November 02, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis week we welcome to the panel: Oli, Matt, Callum and Emma who talk through this weekend's race at Imola and what this historic circuit means to every Formula One fan around the world. Callum discusses rumours and news from this past week, including the announcement that Pierre Gasly will remain at the Alpha Tauri team. We also touch on the news that Williams are retaining both if their drivers for next year, putting those rumours of a Perez move to bed. Imola means a lot to...
Hamilton Makes History | Portugese GP 2020 Review
October 25, 2020 23:17 - 18 seconds - 113 MBThis week the panel consists of: Oli, Matt, Callum and Will who talk through the Portuguese Grand Prix, and what a cracker of a race that was. We discuss the biggest news of the week, Haas binning both their current drivers, chat about rumours and Will gets to guess the podium. Valtteri Bottas dominates Free Practices but cannot deliver when it counts. Lewis Hamilton gets his 92nd win and takes the record for himself. Racing Point has illness issues and especially Lance Stroll se...
The PortugueseGP Review and the Legend that is Lewis Hamilton
October 25, 2020 23:17 - 59 minutes - 113 MBThis week the panel consists of: Oli, Matt, Callum and Will who talk through the Portuguese Grand Prix, and what a cracker of a race that was. We discuss the biggest news of the week, Haas binning both their current drivers, chat about rumours and Will gets to guess the podium. Valtteri Bottas dominates Free Practices but cannot deliver when it counts. Lewis Hamilton gets his 92nd win and takes the record for himself. Racing Point has illness issues and especially Lance Stroll seems...
NERDburgring | The Eifel GP Review
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis Week... - Emma guides us through a GP. - Johnni guesses something right for the first time in his life. - Oli gets excited. ...And Will gets smashed.
Renualt Boss and The Nerds Get Tattoos After Shock Podium | The Eifel GP Review
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 147 MBThis Week... - Emma guides us through a GP. - Johnni guesses something right for the first time in his life. - Oli gets excited. ...And Will gets smashed.
We Discuss This Weeks News & Interview Frederick Lubin
October 03, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week on the show - Oli, Matt and Callum discuss Renault leaving F1, the 2021 regulations, Perez' final chances to secure a seat next year and we interview up and coming British F4 Driver Frederick Lubin.
We Discuss This Weeks News and Talk to F4 Driver Frederick Lubin
October 03, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week on the show - Oli, Matt and Callum discuss Renault leaving F1, the 2021 regulations, Perez' final chances to secure a seat next year and we interview up and coming British F4 Driver Frederick Lubin.
Surprising Sochi | RussianGP Review
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSochi is normally a procession race. This one was different. Sainz, Stroll and Hamilton all got in trouble. Listen to the panel tell Emma about the race and discuss key incidents. Follow the FormulaNerds: Facebook - Search 'Formula Nerds' Instagram - @FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com
Surprising Sochi | Russian GP 2020 Review
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSochi is normally a procession race. This one was different. Sainz, Stroll and Hamilton all got in trouble. Listen to the panel tell Emma about the race and discuss key incidents. Follow the FormulaNerds: Facebook - Search 'Formula Nerds' Instagram - @FormulaNerds www.formulanerds.com
We Discuss This Week's News...
September 19, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWith no race this weekend, we discuss the latest F1 news and get slightly sidetracked once or twice!
Mugello Massacre | TuscanGP Review
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB*Spoiler alert: Mugello is pretty good* Our review of a 4 hour broadcast with 2 hours of racing. Come along as we try to unravel the pell mell that was the Tuscan GP.
Mugello Massacre | Tuscan GP 2020 Review
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB*Spoiler alert: Mugello is pretty good* Our review of a 4 hour broadcast with 2 hours of racing. Come along as we try to unravel the pell mell that was the Tuscan GP.
Meet The Nerds
September 12, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIts finally here!! The Formula Nerds are proud to announce the first episode of our podcast "Cut to the Race"!!! Get ready to learn what you can expect going forward as we break down on track action and breaking news in the F1 world!!
Hello & Welcome
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBWelcome to the FormulaNerds Podcast for the first time! Today we talk F1 clothes, Williams renaming and accents...