The Fast and the Curious

Christian checks in with Betty from the Las Vegas strip to look ahead to this weekend’s potentially title-deciding Grand Prix. They answer all your questions about the race, the spectacle of Vegas and how much manhole covers will play a part this year. We also chat to McLaren’s 2025 F1 Academy driver Ella Lloyd about her career so far and how she chose driving over potential careers in skiing and showjumping. #f1 #podcast #formulaone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu to get to know the man behind their huge climb up the grid in 2024.  As well as hearing about the changes he's made to get the drivers and crew "singing from the same hymn sheet" we learn about his love of rock climbing, rugby and the English town of Loughborough. He also discusses the "mixed emotions" as Haas get ready to say goodbye to Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg and welcome the "very exciting" line-up of Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman at the end of the year.  YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by BBC 5Live's pit lane reporter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow to hear about her time in F1 and some pretty interesting theories about where the 2025 driver line-up could end up. Along the way she explains how her recovery from a stroke in 2022 has seen her take determination, inspiration and support from the Formula One world to re-learn how to read and write, and eventually make her way back to the paddock. There's also time for Jennie to tell us her "most embarrassing moment" in F1 involving Colin Farrell and answer some listener questions about how to work in Formula One. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betty and Christian go through the big talking points from a chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. From wild track conditions to a disqualification and Max's "best race yet" (and Lance Stroll's formation lap antics) it all made for a pretty memorable race, which looks to put the drivers' title battle to bed. But with three races to go, where could the constructors title end up and how much of a boost has that double podium given Alpine as we head towards to season finale? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode of The Fast and The Curious we visit the Red Bull factory. As the F1 season heats up, we visit the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes to see how the team stays at the top of their game.  After bumping into Yuki Tsunoda, a look at the trophy room and a watch of pit-stop practice we hear from pit crew members Calum Nicolas, John Caller, and Sam Vincent about what it's like in the heat of the moment.  They discuss how they all joined the team, what Max and Checo are like on race day, and most importantly who is in charge of the garage playlist.  #podcast #formula1 #interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betty, Greg and Christian assemble to go through the big talking points from a "blockbuster" of a Mexican Grand Prix. As Lando keeps his title fight alive, the team discuss if Verstappen was 'dangerous' and if he can rely on talent rather than on-track aggression. They also look at Ferrari's unstoppable form and where it could taken them, and at the other end of the spectrum where a pretty tough weekend for Sergio Perez leaves his future at Red Bull. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by one of the most experienced journalists in the paddock to find out what it's like to get to know the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, and what happens when the world's biggest pop star collides with F1. During his time in Formula One, Andrew Benson has worked at circuits all over the world and has an amazing story for pretty much all of them. Betty and Greg cover some serious ground with him from how he builds trust with the drivers and teams across the grid, to the outrageous tale of Red Bull boss Helmut Marko's run-in with a mafia don. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betty is joined by Christian (and his hat) direct from Austin to go through all the action from the 2024 US Grand Prix from controversial penalties to dramatic championship battles. They also discuss where this season's incredible rookies could end up in 2025, what Ferrari's amazing form could do to both titles and celebrate the return of safety car driver Bernd Mayländer. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former world champion Jenson Button joins Betty from Austin for a look ahead to this weekend's action at the Circuit of the Americas. As someone who has been in Max Verstappen shoes, Jenson discuss what might be going through his head as we enter the final stretch of the season and looks at how the rest of the gris is shaping up. He also takes a trip down memory lane to compare notes with "super impressive" Williams driver Franco Colapinto who has had a similar thrown-in-the-deep-end start to life in Formula One to the one Jenson had in 2000. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar Piastri is back on the show for this first time since his TWO Grand Prix wins so it's only right that we celebrate in style (aka way too much confetti). We also discuss the dramatic end of the season, crown him with his nickname and answer a listener question about F1 drivers' eyes. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an incredible first few Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto tells us all about how he got his seat at Williams and his hopes of staying in Formula One.  He also discusses the "amazing support" he's had from Argentina but that it's far too early in his career for people to compare him to his country's sporting greats like Lionel Messi and Fangio.  YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by a living legend of Formula One in the form of Guenther Steiner. You might think he's said it all on Netflix and in his books but have you heard why he hates baked beans and what he thinks of some pretty wild AI predictions for 2025? Didn't think so. We also discuss who kicked him out of the team principal WhatsApp chat, his thoughts on Daniel Ricciardo's departure from F1 and who he think's will come out on top by the end of the season. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by the face and voice of Drive To Survive and F1 TV Will Buxton for a catch-up on the season so far and to dive deep into the history of F1 (thanks to his new book Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1). He covers some serious ground from the spark that got him into the sport, to who he's looking forward to seeing come through the ranks in the next few years. There's also a chance to get his views on Lando Norris' chances of catching Mx Verstappen, some Drive To Survive behind-the-scenes secrets and the impact social media has had on him since he started working in the paddock. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Although the topic is discussed in full, this episode was recorded before it was confirmed that Liam Lawson would replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB* Betty and Christian open the phone lines for listeners to offer up their thoughts, feelings and questions on the F1 season so far. Reports of Daniel Ricciardo leaving the sport is a huge talking point, so who better to dive into the topic and how the Honey Badger might be feeling than Australian Danny Ric superfan (and qualified psychologist) Mica? Plus we land on a listener-generated nickname for Oscar Piastri, create a new F1 anthem and find out why a listener has been pulling F1 merch our of a skip. Anyone interested in a place in Williams' early career programmes can apply here: https://www.williamsf1.com/careers/early-careers YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian and Betty discuss the big talking points from the Singapore Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen and his mouth vs. The FIA, Max Verstappen vs. Lando Norris and absolutely nobody vs. the safety car. We also take a look the speculation of Daniel Ricciardo being on the verge of leaving the sport, and keep an ear out for some Kylie-based easter eggs on behalf of our very own Paddock Princess. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg and Christian step away from the track to look at how you get started in a career in F1. They're joined by Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles and Wind Tunnel Engineer Christina Sullivan, who recently graduated from one of the team's education programmes, to explain how opportunities for the next generation or engineers, communications officers and everything in between are closer than they might think. Along the way they discuss some of the "highest highs and lowest lows" James has faced in his career and hear about Christina's incredible route into the sport! Anyone interested in a place in Williams' early career programmes can apply here: https://www.williamsf1.com/careers/early-careers This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg and Christian assemble as soon as the chequered flag falls to discuss THAT crash, a McLaren masterclass and how we're staring down the barrel of one hell of a season finale. They also look at how Williams put themselves back on the championship map (and left a fan on Alex Albon's car), figure out if Ollie Bearman has made F1 history and take a moment to admire some new vehicles in the Fast & Curious garage. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team assemble to react to some of the biggest news of the F1 season as Aston Martin announce that Adrian Newey will be joining the team in 2025. Greg and Christian are joined by Aston's Team Principal Mike Krack to look at how they pulled off the move, the feeling in the camp and the impact it could have on the grid in 2026. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a betterhelp.com/fast and get on your way to being your best self. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tfatc. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! YouTube: @fastcuriouspod  Twitter: @fastcuriouspod Instagram: @fastcuriouspod Tiktok: @fastcuriouspod #podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being announced as an Alpine driver for the 2025 season, Jack Doohan chats to Greg Christian and Betty about his journey to Formula One. From the stress and dedication of getting to this point in his career, to workshopping his poses for the F1 2025 opening titles and finding out why he was never going to make it in any other sport we really get to know the Australian rookie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg, Betty and Christian dive into all the action of the Italian Grand Prix. From Ferrari's pace and McLaren's teamwork, to Kimi Anontelli's F1 arrival and Greg's blossoming love for Charles Leclerc we cover everything you need to know from Monza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices