WTF1 Podcast
443 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThe F1 podcast for the fans. Join Amber and Haydon for the new-look WTF1 Podcast, where F1 fandom is taken to the next level as they discuss the latest F1 news, rumours and controversy, in and out of the paddock!
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Episodes
Haas Could Be A Fantasy Team Cheat Code!
April 18, 2024 15:00 - 19 minutesHaydon and Amber are joined by the amazing Formula_Shanna on this weeks podcast as they explain their team choices for the Chinese GP! Search WTF1 on Grid Rival to join our league!
Predicting Chaos At The Chinese GP
April 15, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutesAmber and Haydon are back behind the mics building up to what could be a chaotic return to China for F1, we rate your hot takes including an Andretti take so spicy it should have come with some burn cream!
Sub-Par Suzuka and Heinous Hot Takes
April 08, 2024 15:30 - 45 minutesHaydon and Amber review all the weekend's action at Suzuka, rank some on-track action, and as usual discuss your Hot Takes.
Cameron Das' Alpine Underdogs | Fantasy WTF1 Show
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 19 minutesAhead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, Haydon and Amber are joined by racing driver and content creator Cameron Das to discuss all things Fantasy F1 - and why Esteban Ocon might be a dark horse in the running...
2024's Encouraging Sainz
April 01, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutesAmber and Haydon return for probably the earliest mid-season review of the 2024 F1 year, and discuss the first 3 races of the year, along with your subscriber-submitted hot takes, in the latest WTF1 Podcast!
Ponden's Perspective on the Australian GP
March 25, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutesAmber and Haydon are joined on the WTF1 Podcast by Blake AKA Ponden of Red Bull and Twitch fame to debate whether the Australian Grand Prix was excitingly boring or just plain dull.
Why Choose Perez Over Verstappen? | The WTF1 Fantasy Show
March 21, 2024 16:25 - 14 minutesHaydon and Amber are joined by the amazing Pitlane Twins Desiree and Virginia to break down their fantasy league picks for the Australian GP 🇦🇺
F1 and it's Legal Dramas
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutesAmber and Haydon sit down to talk Massa's lawsuit, Red Bull's internal turmoil, and preview this upcoming week as the F1 circus rolls into Australia on the WTF1 Podcast!
F1 and its Legal Dramas
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutesAmber and Haydon sit down to talk Massa's lawsuit, Red Bull's internal turmoil, and preview this upcoming week as the F1 circus rolls into Australia on the WTF1 Podcast!
Bearman's Brilliance & Stroll Slander
March 11, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutesAmber and Haydon are back on the WTF1 Podcast beat to cover all the big stories from the weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as well as getting heated with your spiciest Hot Takes from the last 7 days!
Zhou Points on the Podium?! The WTF1 Fantasy F1 Show
March 07, 2024 17:30 - 13 minutesAmber and Haydon are joined by Luke, AKA The Racing Pilot, to make their GridRival fantasy F1 picks ahead of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix - and there's a few big call to be made!
Max Bah-Reigns - Can Mercedes catch up?
March 04, 2024 19:00 - 59 minutesHaydon and Amber debate the weekends' events in Bahrain and discuss your spiciest hot takes in the WTF1 Monday Podcast!
Ricciardo beats Verstappen and Bahrain Drains P1? | The Fantasy F1 Show
March 01, 2024 12:05 - 24 minutesHaydon and Amber are joined by AshVanDelay and F1LukeSam for the first episode of our Race Week exclusive podcast, where our celebrity creators battle it out for Fantasy F1 success, brought to you by GridRival!
Bahrain Drains and Haydon Learns German
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutesIn this latest episode of the WTF1 Podcast, Amber and Haydon review last week's F1 testing stories, discuss the latest and future additions to the Drive to Survive cast, and review more of your spiciest hot takes!
Controversial Livery Rankings and Drive to Survive Drama
February 20, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutesIn this episode of the new WTF1 Podcast, Amber and Haydon rank their favourite 2024 F1 liveries, talk testing and of course tackle some of your spiciest takes!
Aston Martin, Alonso, and Another Argument
February 12, 2024 18:00 - 52 minutesIn this episode of the new WTF1 Podcast, Amber and Hayden get stuck into the week's spiciest hot takes, following some heated comments and debate in the world of F1 this week.
The Worst Car Launch Season In F1 History?
February 07, 2024 16:20 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the new WTF1 podcast, Haydon & Amber break down the latest Formula 1 news in this week's WTF1 Podcast; Hamilton to Ferrari, Andretti rejected, Car Launches and bring you the latest hot takes.
Should F1 Sprint Races Be In Reverse Direction?
January 29, 2024 15:41 - 42 minutesIn the first episode of the new WTF1 era, Haydon & Amber break down the latest Formula 1 news in this week's WTF1 Podcast; Gunther Steiner leaving Haas, The New Madrid Circuit in 2026, McLaren's shock car reveal and the new teams on the grid. They also get into your Hot Takes from this week, including whether Sprint races in F1 should be held in reverse Direction?
"McLaren Flattered Piastri's Rookie Season" - Hot Takes Wednesday
December 13, 2023 16:59 - 59 minutesDre Harrison is back with the full team of Charley Williams and Hannah Atkinson for a tiple threat edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On this edition, we ask if McLaren flattered Oscar Piastri's rookie season, whether drivers shouldn't be speaking out negatively on the state of the sport, and is Fernando Alonso the weakest of the multi-champs? Oh, and be sure to listen all the way to the end, as Dre has a special announcement. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN! Get an Exclusive NordV...
Our Top 10 F1 Drivers Of 2023 - Hot Takes Wednesday Special!
December 06, 2023 16:15 - 1 hourDre Harrison and special guest, WTF1 Talent's own Luke Howick is in the chair for a special edition of Hot Takes Wednesday where the boys make a good old-fashioned Top 10 list and rank who they think were the best drivers of the 2023 Season! Who had Oscar Piastri outside the Top 5? Who put Checo in 7th? Find out on a special edition of HTW! Download F1 Clash and their new Legendary Drivers update! Download the game here: https://f1clash.onelink.me/iViG/TheRace
The WTF1 Podcast's 2023 F1 Season Review!
December 04, 2023 16:16 - 1 hourHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for their final Podcast together as they review the best, the worst and everything in between for the 2023 F1 Season! Who doesn't love a good report card? Who gets the "Must try harder" status between Haas and AlphaTauri? What to make of a messy Alpine season, as well as that intense midfield fight between Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren? And of course, some WTF1 Awards to be given out as well, including a hilarious pick for "Meme of the Year!" All t...
Was Perez's Penalty Unfair? - F1 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Review
November 30, 2023 17:30 - 30 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for the last post-race Podcast of 2023 as the boys review the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! In it, they ponder Ferrari's sketchy form, the star-making drive of Yuki Tsunoda as Callan gives the man his flowers, and ask whether Sergio Perez should have been hit with a time penalty for his pass on Lando Norris and the impact it had on that fight for second in the Championship!
"Max's 2023 Is Proof We Need Closer Racing" - Hot Takes Wednesday
November 29, 2023 16:30 - 1 hourIt's another Hot Takes Wednesday on the WTF1 Podcast channel and Dre Harrison is joined by WTF1 Talent member and YouTuber Josh Marsh! On the show, we discuss whether Andretti deserves a seat more than Haas does, whether Max Verstappen's record-breaking season means F1 needs to work harder to have closer racing, and is Aston Martin forever doomed to mediocrity? All that and more on another HTW! This episode was brought to you by F1 Clash, Uncommon Goods and LinkedIn Jobs! Download F1 Cla...
"Vegas Is Now The Best F1 Track For Racing" - Hot Takes Wednesday
November 22, 2023 16:39 - 1 hourWelcome back to Hot Takes Wednesday and joining Dre Harrison in the chair is F1StatsGuru himself Sundaram Ramaswami! On the show this week, should the FIA have forced Max Verstappen to give up the lead instead of his penalty? Was Carlos Sainz's water valve penalty unfair? And does the F1 calendar have too many races on it? All that and more on another fiery edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! This episode was brought to you by F1 Clash and their new Legendary Drivers update! Download the game h...
Verstappen Survives The Early Chaos - F1 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Review
November 20, 2023 16:30 - 33 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe return to the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast to make sense of a surprisingly action-packed Las Vegas debut race! Chat about Max Verstappen winning a tight one against Charles Leclerc with Sergio Perez coming back from a Q2 elimination to genuinely challenge for the win, and a genuine deep-dive into the race's place in F1's modern calendar. Is it about the show, or the racing, or something inbetween? All that and the WTF1 Podium, in our Vegas review! Get Exclusive N...
Is The Hype Justified? - F1 2023 Las Vegas GP Preview
November 17, 2023 11:39 - 24 minutes(Editor's Note: This was recorded before Friday's free practice chaos - Dre) Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe sit down to preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix! Are they excited for the pre-race American pomp and pageantry? Will Sergio Perez be able to cement second in the Championship? And what about Andretti's latest engine news potentially disrupting the weekend's dialogue? All that and more in this short but sweet Vegas preview!
Is It Time For Reverse Grids?! - Hot Takes Wednesday Sprint Special!
November 15, 2023 16:30 - 1 hourYou asked for it, you got it! Dre Harrison is back with another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! With him is WTF1 Talent and Content Creator F1Caroline and in a special edition of the show, they both talk about ways to improve the Sprint Race! Would moving sessions across the weekend help, like putting GP Qualifying back on a Saturday? Is it time for Reverse Grids in F1? How about a spicy relay race idea? They also talk about the Brawn documentary, is it something that "DTS fans won't like?"...
"Leclerc Needs To Leave Ferrari For His Sanity" - Hot Takes Wednesday
November 08, 2023 14:07 - 1 hourDre Harrison is back for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday and he's back in a bumper edition with Website Editor, Charley Williams! On this episode, Dre and Charley debate whether Charles Leclerc needs to angle for a move after another technical "Did Not Start", ponder whether Max Verstappen needs to leave Red Bull in order to become an all-time great, and will the 2023 season be so boring it'll hurt F1's viewership for the next decade? All that and more on another HTW! This Podcast wa...
Alonso And Perez Steal The Show - F1 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix Review
November 07, 2023 13:17 - 40 minutesHarry Benjamin is back for another WTF1 Post-Race Podcast and he's joined by two special guests, WTF1 Talent's own Adam "Devon Butler" Sanderson and F1 Journo Steph Wentworth to breakdown the best and the barmy from the Brazilian GP! Including the chaos of the Lap 1 crash with Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen and the knock-on effect it had on the race, the struggles of Mercedes after their worst race of 2023, the brilliant fight between Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso over the final spot on ...
"Mexico Is The Worst Round On The Calendar" - Hot Takes Wednesday
November 01, 2023 16:58 - 58 minutesThat's right, three podcasts in three days! Dre Harrison is joined by PitstopFracas and McLarenFanTV host Mo Mahad for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday, and on this week's episode, they ponder - Is George Russell no longer elite, and could he be beaten by Oscar Piastri in the same car? Is Mexico the worst round on the calendar for racing? Could Nico Hulkenberg spearhead Aston Martin again? All that and more on another loaded edition of HTW!
Are Perez and Stroll Done? Could Aston Sell? - Raiding The F1 Rumour Mill!
October 31, 2023 14:56 - 28 minutesChange of plans! We got Harry and Callan back with Missed Apex and F1 Content Creator and Presenter Antonia Rankin for a bonus Podcast on the exploding F1 rumour mill! More on Sergio Perez after his Lap 1 error at home and what Red Bull needs, is Aston Martin selling up and giving up on Lance Stroll? And is McLaren and Toyota budding up? And what's this about Paul Di Resta? All that on a bonus WTF1 Podcast!
Checo's Turn 1 Mistake - F1 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Review
October 30, 2023 17:32 - 46 minutesHarry and Callan O'Keefe are on holiday this week so filling in on hosting duties is Hot Take Wednesday's Dre Harrison and with him is Motorsport101 Co-Host and RaceFans Journo RJ O'Connell! On this week's review, we talk about Sergio Perez making a mess of his first lap in Mexico and ending his home race after about two minutes. Is it time to really ask if Red Bull should keep him with Daniel Ricciardo's excellent weekend in 7th, AlphaTauri's best weekend of 2023! We also talk Aston Martin...
"Daniel Ricciardo Is Only In F1 Because Of DTS!" - Hot Takes Wednesday
October 25, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutesDre Harrison is back in the chair with WTF1 Talent and Tiktok star Ellie Prophet for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! In this edition, a LOT of talk about whether the Sprint Race needs a total revamp. Should there have been more testing done in regard to the illegal floors at COTA? And is Daniel Ricciardo only in F1 because of Drive To Survive? All that and more on another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday!
Verstappen Holds Off Hamilton - F1 2023 US Grand Prix Review
October 23, 2023 15:27 - 41 minutesDISCLAIMER: The boys recorded this episode before it was announced that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc had been disqualified from the race for having illegally low skid blocks. - Dre Anywho, Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for another edition of the post-race podcast as Max Verstappen had to work very hard to stop an in-form Lewis Hamilton in a fight that went all the way to the end! They also talk Ferrari's strategy, more talk about the dreaded T's - Tyres and Track Limits,...
Sergio Perez Isn't Retiring... Right? - F1 2023 United States GP Preview
October 20, 2023 11:58 - 36 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for another race preview and it's for the US Grand Prix in Austin! During the show, the boys ponder - Is it right the FIA are looking again at Hamilton's track cross in Qatar? Alpine have new investors including NFL Superstars Pat Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Totally not Taylor Swift's boyfriend), and is Sergio Perez really thinking about retiring? All that and more on another WTF1 Podcast! This episode was brought to you by Factor Meals! Head to fact...
"Russell And Hamilton Could Implode At Mercedes" - Hot Takes Wednesday w/ FP1Will!
October 18, 2023 12:20 - 1 hourDre Harrison is joined on Hot Takes Wednesday with F1 YouTube personality and comedian FP1Will to break down your spiciest F1 takes! In this episode, we ponder whether Yuki Tsunoda should be the man Lawrence Stroll replaces his son with at Aston Martin! Is Red Bull's 2nd seat a poisoned chalice regardless of who's in it? And should Guenther Steiner be replaced at Haas? All that and more on another Hot Takes Wednesday! Don't forget, The Clubhouse is back for the 2024 British Grand Prix! Hang...
"Red Bull Won't Win The 2024 Title With Sergio Perez" - Hot Takes Wednesday
October 11, 2023 16:30 - 47 minutesDre Harrison is joined by Desiree and Virginia, aka The Pitlane Twins for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! In it, does Alpine miss not being able to keep Oscar Piastri? Was Qatar a race where pushing 100% is the way to go? And was it actually a good track, or bad circumstances? All that and more on another edition of HTW! PS: The WTF1 Clubhouse is back for the 2024 British Grand Prix! Hang out with us, get involved in pub quizzes, DJ's, a licensed bar and so much more! Sign up at WTF...
Verstappen Takes His Third World Title - F1 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Review
October 10, 2023 12:55 - 40 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back to review the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix! In this episode, Callan is asked if it was right that the race went ahead in questionable conditions, gave Max his flowers over World Championship #3, as well as more questions over teammate Checo's future, and will there be some needle at McLaren with Oscar Piastri winning the Sprint in his best F1 weekend yet! This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs! Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WTF1
Who Should Drive For Andretti? F1 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Preview
October 06, 2023 10:53 - 27 minutesHarry Benjamin is joined by "last-minute stand-in" Nicola Hume from Red Bull's Talking Bull Podcast to preview the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix as the crew talks about the inevitability of Max Verstappen's third title given he's just three points away from glory, the possibility of Andretti joining the grid as F1's 11th team and Aston Martin's new Hypercar entry into the World Endurance Championship. Is that a way out for Lance Stroll? This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs! Post your jo...
"Andretti Won't Make F1, And It'll Be The Teams Fault" - Hot Takes Wednesday w/ F1Caroline!
October 04, 2023 17:35 - 49 minutesF1Caroline from WTF1 Talent and Instagram and Tiktok joins Dre Harrison on Hot Takes Wednesday and on it, they discuss the Andretti F1 bid now the FIA's approved it, has Alex Albon been more impressive than Oscar Piastri? And has the floor change technical directive made the racing worse? All that and more on another HTW! PS: In case you missed it, The WTF1 Clubhouse is back for the 2024 British Grand Prix! Hang out with us, get involved in pub quizzes, DJ's, a licensed bar and so much more...
"Piastri Will Be Better Than Norris In Two Years" - Hot Takes Wednesday
September 27, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutesDre Harrison is back from Vegas and joined by Oli Swift for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On this week's post-Japan show, will Oscar Piastri surpass Lando Norris after his first F1 podium at the weekend. Has Sergio Perez broken the penalty system? And will Alfa Romeo Sauber finish last next year? All that and more on another Hot Takes Wednesday! PS: In case you missed it, The WTF1 Clubhouse is back for the 2024 British Grand Prix! Hang out with us, get involved in pub quizzes, DJ...
A Spicy Weekend Of Team Politics - F1 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Review
September 26, 2023 18:13 - 40 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back with another WTF1 Post-Race Podcast and it was a weekend of team politics as Red Bull took their sixth Constructor's title! Will Oscar Piastri be a problem at McLaren? What to make of Russell and Hamilton's words at Japan! And what about Alpine?! All that and more as the boys review the Japanese Grand Prix!
"Liam Lawson To Take Sergio Perez's Seat" - Hot Takes Wednesday w/ Josh Revell!
September 20, 2023 13:53 - 1 hourYouTuber and Chief Manus Josh Revell joins Dre Harrison on a special hour-long edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! Of course, we had to give him a take on fellow New Zealander Liam Lawson after his points-scoring weekend at Singapore, but also included - Was Colton Herta a bad idea from the start for AlphaTauri to try and sign? Is Carlos Sainz now a Top 3 driver on the grid, and can McLaren chase down Aston Martin for fourth? All that and more on HTW! By the way, the WTF1 Clubhouse is back for ...
Sainz Ends The Streak - F1 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Review
September 18, 2023 17:02 - 46 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are joined by Talking Bull Podcast host Nicola Hume to break down a classic Singapore GP as Carlos Sainz ended Red Bull's 15-race-long winning streak! Also on the show, is it the end for Logan Sargeant, and Lance Stroll, and what do you do at AlphaTauri with Liam Lawson now scoring points?! Listen in for all the details! This show is brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs and Factor! Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WTF1 Head to factormeals.com/wtf150 and ...
Will The Layout Changes Improve The Racing? - 2023 Singapore GP Preview
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back to preview this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. It includes some talk about whether the temporary removal of the Sector 3 double chicane will improve the racing, more on Sergio Perez's future, whether Sebastian Vettel might come out of retirement after driving his 2011 title-winning Red Bull RB7 on the Nordschleife and much more!
"Verstappen Will Pass Schumacher's Win Count By 2026" - Hot Takes Wednesday
September 13, 2023 10:40 - 55 minutesDre Harrison is joined by Sundaram, aka the F1 StatsGuru for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On it, they discuss whether Max Verstappen can really overtake Michael Schumacher on the all-time wins list by 2026's regulation change, whether Ferrari can launch an attack on Mercedes for second in the Constructor's Championship, and whether ALL penalties be 10-second Stop and Go's. All that and more on another HTW!
"Vettel's Win Streak Was More Impressive Than Verstappen's" - Hot Takes Wednesday
September 06, 2023 15:29 - 43 minutesOli Swift returns to the guest chair with Dre Harrison for another edition of Hot Takes Wednesday! On this week's show, we ponder whether Logan Sargeant will lose his seat in 2024, did Lewis Hamilton not get the appreciation for his career accolades, and is Sebastian Vettel's 9-race winning streak still better than Max Verstappen's 10? This episode is brought to you by DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code "WTF1"! New customers can score $200 in bonus bets ins...
Sainz Takes The Fight To Red Bull - F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Review!
September 04, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are joined by Hannah Atkinson for another WTF1 Post-Race Podcast for Monza! The gang talk Carlos Sainz and the fight he brought to Max Verstappen en route to the Dutchman's 10th straight win, the struggles of rookie Logan Sargeant and Lance Stroll's horrendous weekend, and the threat of Oscar Piastri from inside McLaren!
Verstappen's Ninth Straight Win and Monza Preview! - 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Review
August 31, 2023 14:55 - 44 minutesHarry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe are back for another edition of the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast and they're back (slightly late), to review the Dutch GP with Verstappen's 9th straight win, Liam Lawson's surprise debut and ponder whether Logan Sargeant should be given another year in F1! And stick around for a Monza Preview too!
"Alonso Could Beat Verstappen In Equal Cars" - Hot Takes Wednesday
August 30, 2023 12:45 - 48 minutesDre Harrison is back in the chair for Hot Takes Wednesday with F1 Quick Fire Quiz Hot Oli Swift, and on this week's episode, we ponder whether Fernando Alonso could beat Max Verstappen in the same car, is Yuki Tsunoda the unluckiest man in F1, and is Liam Lawson a future World Champion? Listen in now! This episode is brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code WTF1. New customers can score $200 in bonus bets instantly when they bet just $...