WTF1 Podcast

Recapping the British GP with James and Ash - they talk about Nico Hulkenberg's first ever F1 podium, Oscar Piastri's post race emotions, and the rain at Silverstone.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

James and Ash dive deep into the new F1 movie, sharing what thrilled them and what fell flat. They also preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, who do we think will perform the best?

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2025

Ash and James review the Austrian GP! They chat about McLaren driver dynamics, the impact of F1 on other racing events and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Ash and James preview the Austrian Grand Prix, and chat about Ash's experience at Pikes Peak Hill Climb! They also touch on Fred Vassuer's Ferrari rumours, F1 in Vegas, and Indycar's chassis delays.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

James is joined by Marissa (@marissakumari) to discuss recent F1 headlines plus reviewing the Canadian GP.  They chat about the New York F1 Movie premiere, diversity in Motorsport, and F1 Academy in Canada!

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2025

James and Ash preview the Canadian GP this weekend! They touch on Lance Stroll's wrist injury, 24 Hours of Le Mans, The F1 movie, and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

James is away this week, so Ash is joined by Ponden to review everything that happened during the Spanish GP. Verstappen's clash with Russell, was it intentional and should he have been given a harsher penalty? McLaren's team dynamics, who do you think will run away with the championship? 

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

James and Ash preview the Spanish Grand Prix. They chat about McLaren Team Dynamics, predictions for the Spanish GP weekend, and technical changes.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

Ash and James review the Monaco GP, and share their experiences attending the Indy 500! They discuss what it was like behind the scenes, share their thoughts on the new Amazon Prime coverage, and chat about the future of the Monaco GP.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Ash and James preview 2 very exciting races happening this weekend, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500! 

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Ash and James review the Imola GP, they touch on Yuki's scary crash, Red Bull's dominance, Williams' amazing double points finish and much more. They also discuss the Indy 500 qualifying. 

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

James and Ash chat everything there is to know about the upcoming Imola GP, the FIA presidential debate, and go through their predictions for this weekend!

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

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