WTF1 Podcast

There was no F1 last weekend, so Ash and James chat news headlines including Alpine's Team Principal controversy, Carlos Sainz Sr running for FIA president, IndyCar highlights and looking forward to the Indy 500!

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

James and Ash discuss the crazy week Alpine have had in team principal and driver swaps (recorded before the Doohan/Colapinto swap was confirmed). They chat about F1's viewership ratings and the recent races over the past weekend. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

The iconic Lego F1 race drivers parade, Antonelli's pole position, and the Miami GP's long contract extension. James and Ash discuss everything the Miami GP!

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

James and Ash preview the Miami GP happening this weekend. They chat about the Miami GP walk outs, who they think will be strong, and go through their predictions for the race! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

James and Ash are back to chat the recent Nascar race and the upcoming motorsport events happening this weekend including F1 Academy. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton’s new Topps appearance, Lando Norris' mindset, and Katherine Legge’s thoughts on being a role model. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

James and Ash go up and down the grid picking their ideal drivers for each team! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! 

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

How many drivers are challenging for the drivers' championship and could Piastri win it? James and Ash review everything to do with the Saudi Arabian GP, from Verstappen's 5 second time penalty, to Stroll's unfortunate new record! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

James and Ash preview the Saudi Arabian GP by chatting about the future of the track, everything you need to know going into the weekend, and George Russell's sleepover with Toto Wolff? NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

James and Ash discuss the TV graphic issues, standout performances, Red Bull's pit stop problems, and the carefree nature of the rookie drivers - The Bahrain GP race review. NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Ash and James discuss everything you need to know about the Bahrain GP, and delve into a very busy sporting weekend! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast 

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

James and Ash chat through the Japanese GP - Norris cutting the grass, commentary, and was it ACTUALLY as boring as people say?

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

The Japanese GP is coming up! Ash and James preview the grand prix, discuss the latest motorsport headlines, and predict their top 5 drivers for Sunday's race! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast 

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

The Japanese GP is coming up! Ash and James preview the grand prix, discuss the latest motorsport headlines, and predict their top 5 drivers for Sunday's race! NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/wtf1podcast 

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

April fools pranks, new special liveries, and the best F1 teammate pairing of all time. James and Ash discuss all of these as well as V10's falling victim to a new segment, 'Ash. Has. Opinions.'

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Recorded just 2 days before Red Bull announced they are swapping Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson, Ash and James discuss the rumours and their thoughts on the potential swap. They also chat about IndyCar at The Thermal Club and the tech issues that came with it!

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

The Chinese GP has happened and James and Ash discuss Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull, the disqualifications, and the Ferrari-radio situation.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

The second F1 race and the first sprint race of 2025 is this weekend! Ash and James discuss who might be strong around the Shanghai International Circuit, attending different motorsport races, and their thoughts on the sprint weekend format.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

The first race of 2025 is finally here! James and Ash discuss all things the Australian Grand Prix. Which rookies did well, Ferrari's entertaining team radios, and how dominant McLaren actually are. They also touch on Helmut Marko's comments on Hadjar's unfortunate formation lap crash, and Anthony Hamilton supporting him in the paddock.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Top 5 predictions, everything you need to know, and Lewis first race at Ferrari - James and Ash preview the Australian Grand Prix.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Last weekend Netflix released their new season of Drive To Survive, just 1 week before the first race weekend of the year. James and Ash share their thoughts, discuss Cadillac in F1, and touch on cancel culture within F1.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

The Triple Crown of Motorsports, will Ash and James see another driver achieve it in their lifetime? They also chat about what makes a good broadcast, drivers giving attitude, and how long a racing calendar really should be.

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

The episode titles of this season's Drive To Survive have been released, what's the most anticipated episode this year? James and Ash also discuss F1 meme accounts, news, and Adrian Newey's first day at Aston Martin.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

James and Ash recap all the unusual things that happened during F1 testing, which teams are looking strong, and discuss the new Drive To Survive trailer.

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025

Is booing inevitable in sports? Ash and James build up to F1 pre-season testing, talk tricky timezones and the differences between Indycar and Formula 1. 

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

F1 is open to the discussion of introducing mandatory 2-stop races around Monaco, would this spice up the racing or is the Monaco GP too far gone? James and Ash discuss the FIA swearing ban, Formula E’s double header in Jeddah, and Chipotle x Motorsports genius marketing. 

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

F1 has kicked off the season in style with a collective livery launch involving all 10 teams at the O2 live from London. So what’s left to do than score each presentation! Take it away James and Ash!

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Rookies on the podium, George winning the WDC, Hamilton securing the 8th. That's just some of your bold predictions. James and Ash dive in and give their opinions.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

Another week, another FIA talking point. But that's not all! Williams have a new title sponsor, the F1 trailer dropped and the Nascar season is about to begin for real. James and Ash are here again to take you all through the latest news. Head to proton.me/wtf1 to claim you 38% discount for Proton Mail

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

It's happening! Ford is returning to WEC, setting up the continuance of one of motorsports most ferocious rivalries, Ford vs Ferrari! James and Ash discuss along with; A job in F1 doesn't pay as much as you'd think, Who is SRO and Formula E's latest marketing ploy

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Don't swear, it'll cost you! James and Ash are back to breakdown; the FIA's latest clampdown, How to improve F1 75 Live and all the major talking points in the 24 hours of Daytona Head to proton.me/wtf1 for a huge 38% discount on ProtonMail’s privacy-first email service.

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

We've survived the bleak no F1 period we call the winter! James Coker and co-host Ash Vandelay breakdown all the latest news including; Hamilton at Ferrari, F1 Rookies know how to drive and F1 merchandise sucks. Head to proton.me/wtf1 for a huge 38% discount on ProtonMail’s privacy-first email service.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Haydon and James are back for the final podcast of the year where we tot up the totals in the 2024 Destructors Championship. As predicted, as soon as we stopped recording Red Bull had their shuffle. What a way to end the year!

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

It's been a season of high drama, Championship battles and the silliest of silly seasons. And We Loved It. Haydon and James pick their highlights from a season that had it all

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

The longest F1 season in history came to a close in Abu Dhabi and it was a banger of a race! We saw Max and Oscar come together, superb comebacks from Charles and Lewis and McLaren sealed the championship. Haydon and James round up all the stories from the weekend.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

Haydon and James build-up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi where there has been loads of news in the week before. Ocon turned to OcGone, Abbi Pulling became Champion but now isn't and Verstappen and Russell kept their squabble going!

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

Why didn't they pick up the mirror! That what we're all thinking after Qatar. James and Haydon break down all the major talking points including; the mirror of chaos, Lando's penalty and Zhou's points.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

F1 is finally getting an 11th team with a GM/Cadillac entry being given the green light. James and Haydon explain all the details including who is in the running for the drivers seat.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2024

Max Verstappen secured his fourth Drivers Championship title in Las Vegas and luckily enough James was in the crowd to watch it all unfold. He and Haydon break down everything that happened and give an exclusive insight into the F1 Paddock Club! (apologies for the poor sound quality, James was tuning in from his holiday!)

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Max Verstappen secured his fourth Drivers Championship title in Las Vegas and luckily enough James was in the crowd to watch it all unfold. He and Haydon break down everything that happened and give an exclusive insight into the F1 Paddock Club! (apologies for the poor sound quality, James was tuning in from his holiday!)

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Haydon and James reflect on the previous years Grand Prix and build-up to what we hope will be an exciting title decider in Las Vegas this weekend. We talk news from the paddock as well as give our top 5 predictions for the race.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

James is packing his bags and heading to Vegas! But he has plenty of questions for experienced F1 spectator Haydon before he goes. This is your one stop guide in how to attend an F1 race.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

There's plenty in the news this week including the Monaco GP moving so it no longer clashes with the Indy 500! It begs the question, would Max go for it?

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

Haydon and James react to the news that F1 will be rotating some European circuits in the future and ask the question which ones should remain permanent! Also in the news; the GPDA slam FIA President, FE testing gets underway and which Pokemon would each F1 team be?

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

With Sauber announcing their 2025 line-up what do Bootas and Zhou do next? Elsewhere, Formula E testing gets underway in Jarama and the WEC season finishes in a thrilling contest!

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Take a bow Brazil, that was AMAZING! In a race that had everything (and we do mean that) James and Haydon break down all the talking points.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024

Building up to what we hope is a thrilling wet Brazilian GP. James and Haydon break down all the talking points, share their predictions and reminisce over the 2003 Brazilian GP.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024

Teammate battles, penalties and safety cars - the Mexican Grand Prix had a bit of everything. Haydon and James break down all the major talking points including; Max's penalty, Perez/Lawson clash and what is the plural of Haas?

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

Haydon and James build-up to the Mexican GP weekend discussing all the facts and rumours including could this be Sergio Perez's last race in F1?!

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2024

The Championship took a turn in Austin with Lando Norris losing crucial points to leader Max Verstappen, has he now lost the momentum he had? Also on our agenda; Liam Lawson's brilliant debut, Ferrari resurgence and what happen to the trophies? 

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Everything you need to know for the U.S. Grand Prix in one podcast. Haydon and James take you through past winners, the intricacies of COTA and predict the top 5 for Sundays race.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024