Sidepodcast - All for F1 and F1 for All
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsJoin Christine as she guides you through all the happenings in the fast-paced world of Formula 1. Bringing you information, gossip, statistics and humour, with the odd race report thrown in for good measure. But don't think this is news churned out the normal way - the lady tells it like it is. Conspiracy theories, honest opinions and irreverent musings all add up to a refreshing listen.
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Post-F1 Paths - The official
December 16, 2017 16:41 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBHello there, you’ve tuned in to the final episode of Post-F1 Paths, a mini series of seven short shows from Sidepodcast that looks at career options for drivers hanging up their F1 helmets. We’ve covered plenty of on and off track options so far, but today we’re looking at the drivers who decide they want a little bit more responsibility over a race weekend.
Post-F1 Paths - The broadcaster
December 15, 2017 17:57 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBHello and welcome to the latest mini series from Sidepodcast – Post-F1 Paths. Here we are assessing the options available to Formula One drivers when they are finally ready to hang up their helmets, or if they have been politely requested to do so by their teams. This is the penultimate show and today we are looking at a gig for a driver who wants to remain close to the sport on race weekends, but perhaps wants a more relaxing time of it.
Post-F1 Paths - The athlete
December 14, 2017 19:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBHello one and all, welcome to Post-F1 Paths, a mini series brought to you by Sidepodcast. This is the fifth episode of seven short shows in which we are travelling through the opportunities available to drivers once they have decided to give up Formula One in favour of something else. We’ve covered a handful of sporting achievements that drivers can aim for after F1, but this time we’re talking about using their fitness for other athletic purposes.
Post-F1 Paths - The boss
December 13, 2017 19:38 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBHello and welcome to episode four of Post-F1 Paths, the latest mini series from Sidepodcast that investigates what options are available to F1 drivers once they have decided to step out of the car. So far we’ve covered a few options for those wanting a clean break from F1 but now it’s time to go back to the paddock with a new challenge – being the boss.
Post-F1 Paths - The cross-discipline
December 12, 2017 19:51 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBHello there, welcome to Post-F1 Paths from Sidepodcast, a mini series of seven short shows looking at what options are available to drivers who hang up their F1 helmets and look for a career outside of the paddock. This is the third episode and today we’re talking about drivers who still need that thrill of the race, and so look to other motorsport series’.
Post-F1 Paths - The entrepreneur
December 11, 2017 18:48 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBHello friends and welcome to Post-F1 Paths, a mini series brought to you by Sidepodcast that tracks some of the options available to drivers once their career in Formula One is over – either by choice or not. Yesterday we talked about drivers who find it hard to cut ties with the sport, but today it’s a group that have turned their attentions to other endeavours – this is the entrepreneur.
Post-F1 Paths - The comeback
December 10, 2017 15:02 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBHello, welcome to Sidepodcast, this is a brand new mini series called Post-F1 Paths, I bet you can’t guess what it’s about! I’m your host, Christine, and I’ll be guiding you through seven short shows taking a look at what drivers choose to do once they’ve decided, or it is decided for them, that their time in F1 is over. This first episode is based on something we’ve seen happen a lot in 2017. What to do when you retire from F1? Come straight back, of course!
Punta del Este joins the 2017/18 calendar to replace Brazil
December 06, 2017 20:49 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBThere's been a hole in the Formula E calendar since Brazil unfortunately had to withdraw from hosting duties in March next year, and now the barely kept secret of Uruguay stepping up to fill that gap has been confirmed.
Audi Sport drop appeal of Hong Kong disqualification
December 06, 2017 19:58 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBDaniel Abt crossed the finish line first for the second race of the Hong Kong double header, but his victory was snatched away from him when the FIA disqualified the driver. The reason for the DQ was an issue with the barcodes on the car not matching with the FIA's technical passport.
Formula E-Brief - Your big puffy friend was there
December 03, 2017 21:54 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this show, we discuss our thoughts from a frantic first weekend of Formula E this season, what the sport can do better against what we absolutely loved, and the surprising findings of a contact sport.
Rosenqvist wins second Hong Kong race after Abt disqualification
December 03, 2017 14:51 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBFelix Rosenqvist earned himself pole position for the second race in Hong Kong, but the Mahindra driver spun on the first lap and dropped himself down to 11th place. That was after a safety car start, where the cars trawled around for one lap due to a failure of the starting lights. The action got going, but wasn't as frantic as yesterday's race thanks to the extra laps and fuel saving required.
Sam Bird takes victory in opening Hong Kong race
December 02, 2017 15:36 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBJean-Éric Vergne had pole position for the first round of the 2017/18 Formula E season, but he lost out to Sam Bird after an early red flag period halted the race. The front runners got through the first few corners cleanly but at the back, Lotterer hit the barriers and caused a four-car traffic jam as the others couldn't get past.
Michelin to continue as tyre supplier until end of 2021
December 01, 2017 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBMuch of the focus of Formula E tyre supplier Michelin is on season five of the sport, as they are set to introduce tyres for the brand new next-generation cars. In the meantime, though, they have agreed to extend their partnership with the sport until the end of the 2021 season, bringing their total tenure up to six years.
BMW continue partnership to supply official vehicles
December 01, 2017 19:59 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBFormula E and BMW have agreed an extension to their partnership which has been in existence since the sport began, with the German manufacturer supplying the official vehicles. That's the safety and medical car to you and me, and it's a good looking one. The BMW i is a fully electric car, naturally, and the i8 provides safety car duties whilst the i3 is the smaller medical car.
New global advisory board formed, headed by Alain Prost and Christiana Figueres
November 27, 2017 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBIn an effort to continually assess their impact on the planet, Formula E founder Alejandro Agag has put together a new global advisory board to consider and provide advice on various subjects including business and media, plus emissions, electric vehicles and sustainability.
Kamui Kobayashi to drive season opener with Andretti
November 16, 2017 20:50 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBFormer F1 racer Kamui Kobayashi will join the Andretti team for the first round of this year’s Formula E championship, lining up alongside Antonio Felix da Costa. He’s not expected to run the full season, but a one off appearance should be great for the driver, the team and of course, the fans.
Agag warns Formula E could leave UK due to Brexit tax concerns
November 16, 2017 20:49 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBCEO of Formula E, Alejandro Agag, has warned that he may be forced to take the sport out of the UK overnight if the Brexit deal isn't satisfactory in terms of tax and employment clauses. He said: "We have a lot of expats that work in the company, and a lot of our contracts come from the European Union in terms of sponsorship, so if there is not a deal in terms of tax and employment, we will leave."
HUGO BOSS announce partnership with Formula E, after dropping Mercedes F1
November 13, 2017 21:23 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThis is It Only Takes E Minute – keeping you up to date with the FIA’s electric racing series, Formula E. Today, Formula E organisers launched their new partnership with global fashion designer HUGO BOSS, ahead of the upcoming season that kicks off in Hong Kong in December. HUGO BOSS are sponsoring the sport with trackside banners, and will stick their logo on Formula E staff uniforms, as well as the demo car itself.
F1 Debrief - Prodding a bear with a stick
June 25, 2017 21:17 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBComing up on this show, we discuss three part rage, another change of attitude and several surprising top threes. It was a packed race so naturally we have a packed podcast full of discussion about the top three on the podium in Baku, and many of the events that allowed them to get there.
F1 Debrief - Insanity personified in a circle
May 26, 2017 21:02 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBFollowing the feedback we received after our last show, we have attempted to rectify the situation by getting the experts in to talk all about the Indy 500. If you've never seen any IndyCar racing before, like at least one half of the Sidepodcast pair, then pay attention as Pat and Lukeh guide us all through what to expect over the next couple of days.
The Great Debates - Series 1 Omnibus
May 01, 2017 11:05 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHello and welcome to a new mini series from Sidepodcast, The Great Debates. Formula One is surrounded by endless discussion, speculation, rumour and opinions, but there are some subjects that are more deep rooted than others, some that go right to the heart of what makes F1 the spectacle that it is today – for good, or for bad.
The Great Debates - Can you compare F1 eras?
April 27, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBHello there, F1 friends, and welcome to The Great Debates, the latest mini series from Sidepodcast. The intention here is to shine a light on topics that cause conversation amongst everyone involved in F1, always have done and likely always will do. We have covered six topics in our journey so far and now we’re on to our seventh and final debate, and it’s a big one.
The Great Debates - What is the ideal length of an F1 season?
April 26, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBThis is The Great Debates, a mini series by Sidepodcast, and you’re listening to the sixth of seven episodes. In this series we’re looking at some of the topics that are endlessly debated, usually with no definitive answer and that’s good because I’m not looking to provide answers, just shed light on the conversation. Yesterday was all about circuits and today we’re continuing that theme but moving to a different aspect of the F1 calendar.
The Great Debates - Should classic F1 circuits be so highly rated?
April 25, 2017 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBHello and welcome to the fifth episode of The Great Debates, a mini series brought to you by Sidepodcast in search of the reasons behind some of the endlessly discussed topics. In this series, we’re not looking for answers – these are debates that almost have no answer – but instead highlighting the subjects that most F1 fans have some kind of opinion on. We’ve covered races, drivers and teams and now it’s time to look at another aspect of the F1 circus.
The Great Debates - How safe is too safe?
April 24, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBHello there, you’ve tuned in to an episode of The Great Debates, a mini series from Sidepodcast discussing some of those Formula One topics that just never seem to disappear. We’ve talked about specific format arguments, as well as fundamental sporting discussions and now it’s time to move on to a new conversation, the ongoing debate about safety.
The Great Debates - Is F1 a team or individual sport?
April 23, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBWelcome to The Great Debates, a mini series brought to you by Sidepodcast, focusing on some of the hot topics that surround Formula One that may or may not ever be solved. This is the third episode of our series and we’re moving on to another debate that gets the fans talking. We’ve covered already the specifics of qualifying, and a more fundamental area of the sport, and this is another of the latter category. Let’s get going!
The Great Debates - Which F1 qualifying format is best?
April 22, 2017 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBHello there, welcome to The Great Debates, a mini series brought to you by Sidepodcast. This is the second episode where we will delve into one of the great mysteries of Formula One – not to find answers, but simply to ponder all sides of an ongoing argument. Yesterday, we looked at a fundamental building block of the sport itself, today, we’re focusing in on a specific part of the race weekend.
The Great Debates - Is F1 entertainment or sport?
April 21, 2017 20:10 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBHello and welcome to a new mini series from Sidepodcast, The Great Debates. Formula One is surrounded by endless discussion, speculation, rumour and opinions, but there are some subjects that are more deep rooted than others, some that go right to the heart of what makes F1 the spectacle that it is today – for good, or for bad. This series, we aim to investigate some of those debates and whilst not definitively answering the questions, at least making sure they are asked.
F1 Debrief - Go as fast as you can and hope for the best
April 15, 2017 18:11 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this show, we talk about Alonso's big news regarding a stint in the Indy 500, and the reaction from fellow drivers and team bosses about this decision. We ponder how McLaren will get on in Monaco without him, even with the return of the super fit but slightly rusty Jenson Button.