Friday Formula
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Every week, join motorsport content creator Will Longman and automotive journalist Owen Bellwood as they tackle a host of racing-related content.
From one-sentence reviews of the latest Formula 1 races, to deep dives into the history of some of the world's most iconic circuits, Friday Formula aims to offer a light-hearted look at the motorsport world.
What's the best driving movie, which companies should join the Formula E grid, and who would form the perfect driver pairing? To hear their thoughts on this, and more, remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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Motorsport Olympics and mid-week races, how would you improve racing?
October 08, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week, we're taking a step back from the racing action and taking a look at the big picture as we ask "Where does the future of motorsport lie?" In this week's show, Will and Owen each take it in turns to pitch their big ideas for motor racing, from changes they would make to new events they'd like to launch. Ideas such as a motorsport triathlon or midweek races all feature, so sit back with a cuppa and ponder the future of your favourite racing spectacles. What would be your bid ide...
Riotous Russian Rain Ruins Lando Norris' Rightful Race Win
October 01, 2021 19:09 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week, Owen and Will review an epic race in Sochi (yes, really) that saw Lando Norris lose what looked like an assured maiden F1 victory, incredible qualifying from Carlos Sainz and George Russell, an excellent charge from the back by Max Verstappen and, rather inevitably, a Lewis Hamilton win. (His 100th, in fact!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Senna to Speed Racer, what's the best driving movie?
September 24, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 30.9 MBWith a break in the racing schedule, Will and Owen are searching through the DVD cupboard, whipping up a batch of popcorn and settling down for a movie. This week, the team picks out their top three driving-related flicks. From eye-opening documentaries like Senna, to action-packed blockbusters such as Fast & Furious, Owen and Will are here to talk you through some of their favourites. What's your top driving film, and what did you think to the six we discussed this week? We'd love to he...
A Daniel Ricciardo appreciation episode
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBThe final race in the first triple header after the summer break brought out another Formula 1 classic! As the teams returned to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, it was all to play for at the top of the championship. But, a strong showing for Mclaren all weekend, and another contentious collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, handed the win to Daniel Ricciardo, who didn't put a foot wrong all weekend. There was further joy for his Woking-based team, as Lando Norris claimed se...
George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas!
September 10, 2021 13:58 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWhat a week it's been, after a hotly-contested Dutch Grand Prix the driver market went into overdrive! To help wade through this week's announcements, moves and driver confirmations, Will and Owen sit down to discuss the latest transfers ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 season. The team break down George Russell's move to Mercedes, Alex Albon's return to F1, and Valtteri Bottas' new drive with Alfa Romeo. What do you think of the ever-changing driver market, and who do you think could take the...
Previewing Max Verstappen's home race
September 03, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBGoedemorgen! We're talking stroopwaffles, genever and world-class sandwiches this week, as we head to The Netherlands for the return of the Dutch Grand Prix. Ahead of Formula 1's return to Zandvoort for the first time in 36 years, we looked back on the track's history, its previous winners, and asked how far F1 has come since it last raced there. To give you a glimpse of the updated Zandvoort circuit, Will has also driven a lap of the track to uncover points of action to keep an eye on. To...
Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen, who will be crowned champion?
August 27, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 29.9 MBWe're half way through the 2021 Formula 1 season, and with racing set to return this weekend we decided to revisit the predictions for 2021 that we made during our very first podcast. Our first episode saw the team hope for on-track drama between Max and Checo, while Will predicted a blinding year for Lance Stroll and Owen saw glory on the horizon for Alpine. Hear us look back on these predictions and more, as we see how right (or wrong) we were. Also, with 13 races still to come, Will a...
The first Dutch world champion in motorsport!
August 20, 2021 20:17 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBAfter 15 races, the 2021 Formula E season came to a dramatic end in Berlin, with Mercedes driver Nyck de Vries walking away with the title of World Champion, the first in the series' history, and his team clinching the team's championship as well. It's been an action-packed season for the all-electric race series, so Will and Owen took the time to look back on the past year and talk through some of the highlights. The team also discuss the departure of Audi, BMW and Mercedes, and ask which ...
Esteban Ocon, Formula 1 race winner
August 06, 2021 14:45 - 44 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat a way to go into the summer break! After the final race in the first half of the F1 season, Will and Owen sit down to dissect an action-packed Hungarian Grand Prix. The race saw Esteban Ocon win his first Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton suffer a massive blunder that put him at the back of the pack, Fernando Alonso celebrate his 40th birthday with lap after lap of close racing, and Valtteri Bottas cause first lap chaos. Oh, and if that wasn't enough, Williams scored double points! This wee...
Genius or joker? Di Grassi's tactics at the London E Prix
July 30, 2021 21:12 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MBAnother Formula E episode! This week, Will and Owen look back over an exciting Formula E London E-Prix at the ExCEL Centre. During the second race at the London exhibition centre, Audi's Lucas Di Grassi tried to pull off an audacious move through the pit line in an attempt to take the lead of the race. The driver earned a penalty and eventual black flag for the tactic, but was it a move that warranted such harsh punishment? In the programme, we also discuss whether Nyck De Vries will beco...
Who was at fault when the championship rivals crashed at Silverstone?
July 23, 2021 15:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAfter months of close rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, the two championship contenders collided on lap one of the British Grand Prix. The crash forced Verstappen out the race and into hospital for checkups, while Hamilton fought back from a ten-second penalty to take victory in front of his home crowd. Following a thrilling race at Silverstone, Will and Owen are here to talk about the incident and ask if Hamilton's penalty was justified, should the penalty have been harsh...
What do Formula E cars sound like in real life?
July 16, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIt's an exciting week this week, as Owen has been to his first Formula E race and has thoughts to share! In this week's show, he talks with Will about the racing action, the sound of the cars, and the race-day experience of a real life Formula E race on the streets of New York City. This week, Will and Owen also discuss the unveiling of the Formula 1 car of the future, and share their thoughts on the upcoming Sprint Qualifying at this weekend's British Grand Prix. What do you think, woul...
Did the exhaustion of a triple header get to the drivers in Austria?
July 09, 2021 13:57 - 38 minutes - 33 MBThe third race in as many weeks saw the Formula 1 grid return to the Red Bull Ring, and Will and Owen have thoughts to share! Another dominant weekend for Max Verstappen saw the Dutch driver claim pole and the race win, after leading every lap and claiming fastest lap. While Max ran away with the win, there was action further down the pack, and this week we talk penalty points, driver performances and further heartbreak for Williams' George Russell as we review all the action from the 2021...
Can George Russell score points in Austria?
July 02, 2021 07:30 - 36 minutes - 31.6 MBAhead of the final race in the first triple header of 2021, Will and Owen ask if George Russell could be on track to score his first points for Williams this weekend. After a heartbreaking retirement for George Russell half way through the Styrian Grand Prix last weekend, Owen and Will take a moment to look back over Williams' past performances, and the work of team leader George Russell - who is yet to score a point for the UK-based team. With a return to the Red Bull Ring in Austria this...
Max Verstappen takes his first grand slam in France
June 25, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 25 MBThe first triple header of the Formula 1 season is upon us, and sees the teams head to Paul Ricard for the French Grand Prix. As the title battle between Red Bull and Mercedes hots up, how will the two titans fare on the red and blue circuit in the south of France? Will and Owen are back to ask just that, as they tackle the biggest talking points of the French Grand Prix, offer a one-sentence overview of each team, and look ahead to Sunday's Styrian race. Like what you heard on this week'...
The life and times of Nico Rosberg
June 18, 2021 19:36 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MBCould Nico Rosberg have won a second or third Formula 1 world championship? That's the question Will and Owen are considering this week. As the last driver that wasn't Lewis Hamilton to win the title, Rosberg stepped away from the sport after being crowned Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion. But with the winning mentality, and his sheer talent, could the German driver have posed a greater threat to Hamilton's crowd in the following years? What do you think, was Rosberg right to retire or d...
Thank you Baku! Another crazy race in Azerbaijan
June 11, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MBAfter a year off, Formula 1 returned to the streets of Baku for another round of madness. This week, Will and Owen share their thoughts on the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which saw an uncharacteristic error from Lewis Hamilton following a shocking exit from championship rival, Max Verstappen. There was a lot to unpack from the streets of Baku, so settle in and listen to what the team thought of all the action. Agree with their review of the weekend or think it's off the pace, you can let...
Probably the best F1 race of the past five years?
June 04, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBAhead of this week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Will and Owen reminisce about a classic race from the streets of Baku. Owen and Will take a look back to 2017, and the first official Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From first lap carnage to majestic overtakes, this race had it all. So, ahead of Formula One's return to the streets of Baku this weekend, we thought it would be a good time to take a moment to appreciate the close racing that we could be set to enjoy once again. What did you think of the 2...
Who wore it best, Formula 1 or Formula E?
May 30, 2021 21:32 - 36 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week, Will and Owen put Formula 1 and Formula E head-to-head. After both racing series competed at the full circuit in Monaco for the first time, Owen and Will thought it was a good chance to compare the two series. While the team are both fans of F1 and Formula E, in this episode, there could be only one winner. What did you think of both races in the principality? You can let us know on Twitter via @Owen_Bellwood and @WillLongman, or follow @FridayFormula for all the latest update...
Will sprint races fix qualifying?
May 21, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBWith news that Formula 1 will trial sprint races at three events this year, Will and Owen take some time to discus the proposed format. From reverse grid races to potentially awarding points for qualifying, Owen and Will offer their thoughts on sprint races, which are rumoured to be trialed at this year's races in the UK, Italy and Brazil. After taking time to consider the proposed new format, the duo also offer a few other suggestions for new qualifying formats Ross Brawn and the team at ...
The title battle hots up in Barcelona
May 14, 2021 13:59 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBAnother week, another race review. Today, Owen and Will take a look back at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona and pick out three top talking points from the weekend. From a hotly contested title battle out front, to a stellar performance from Charles Leclerc, Will and Owen offer their thoughts on a surprisingly eventful Spanish race. Agree with their review of the weekend or think it's off the pace, you can let us know on Twitter. Get in touch with us via @Owen_Bellwood and @WillL...
Portimão 2021, was it a boring race?
May 07, 2021 10:20 - 30 minutes - 26.1 MBWill and Owen are back, having sat through all 66 laps of this year's Portuguese Grand Prix, and have thoughts to share. While the race saw Lewis Hamilton extend his lead over Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the return to Portimão in 2021 wasn't quite on the same level as last year's race at the same venue. Despite that, Owen and Will have still found five talking points from the race to discus in detail, including Sergio Perez's storming stint, Mick Schumacher's great race, and track limits....
Has Max Verstappen overcome his Italian curse?
April 23, 2021 07:33 - 28 minutes - 18.9 MBWill and Owen are back for another podcast, this week discussing the highs and lows of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The team picked their top five moments from the race and unpack what unfolded over the course of 63 laps. From Max Verstappen seeking redemption in Italy to 'that' incident between George Russell and Valtteri Bottas, Owen and Will offer their thoughts on another action-packed Grand Prix weekend. Agree with their review of the race, or think it's off the mark, you can let ...
Exploring the history of Imola
April 16, 2021 07:42 - 35 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week, as Formula 1 gears up to take on Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Will and Owen uncover the backstory of this historic circuit. Owen takes a look into the history of the track, from its beginnings in 1953 to the changes made over the years. Meanwhile, Will talks through the tragic 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, and how it had a hand in shaping Formula 1 safety and broadcast history, but tragically saw the loss of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger. What do you think abo...
Our F1 origin story
April 09, 2021 07:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week, Owen and Will are talking about the races that piqued their interest in Formula 1. The team take a moment to reminisce about the first race they remember watching, and the races that hooked them on the sport. What was the first race you watched? You can let us know on Twitter via @Owen_Bellwood and @WillLongman, or follow @FridayFormula for all the latest updates on the show. Have you created your dream team in the official Fantasy F1 game? Join our Friday Formula league to ...
Bahrain 2021 Race Review
April 02, 2021 07:30 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's official, the 2021 Formula 1 season has begun, and what a race we kicked things off with last weekend. After all the drama of the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, Owen and Will gathered their thoughts and discussed the events of the race. From Max Verstappen's unfortunate off-track action, to the mysterious item that hampered Fernando Alonso's glorious comeback, Will and Owen offer their takes on all the on-track action from Bahrain. Agree with their review of the race, or think it's off th...
Picking the perfect driver line-up
March 26, 2021 08:30 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week, Owen and Will are back and discussing dream teams. After a spot of wishful thinking, the boys have selected the drivers who would form their perfect Formula 1 team. From reserve drivers to star racers, Will and Owen have looked back through the history books to pick the ultimate pairing. Agree with what they suggested, or think they're completely off the mark? Let us know on Twitter. You can get in touch with us via @Owen_Bellwood and @WillLongman. Have you created your ult...
Five talking points from testing
March 19, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week, Owen and Will are back and talking all things Formula 1 testing. After the teams spent three days in Bahrain testing out their 2021 machines, Will and Owen break down the major talking points from the weekend - including those Mercedes issues, that McLaren diffuser and how the cars look on track. What did you think to testing this year, did you watch? Let us know on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Predicting this year's F1 results
March 12, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week, Will and Owen take a look into their crystal ball and attempt to predict the 2021 Formula 1 season. From better fortunes for Williams F1 team and to the hopeful end of Ferrari's engine woes, the the record-breaking success of Mercedes, Will and Owen attempt to predict the finishing order of the ten teams currently on the F1 grid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.