Monoplaza F1 Podcast

Monoplaza F1 3.06: Miami

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

They raced in Miami and Oscar Piastri won the race! McLaren dominance has ushered in the era of Piastri. At least we think so. Williams had an amazing weekend while Ferrari had an expected weekend. Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole sitter ever. It was a weekend that delivered with lots to cover. This week I'm joined by Tasha of the Supersoft Radio podcast as we discuss the Miami Grand Prix!

Monoplaza F1 3.05: Turn 1 Apex

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Oscar Piastri is your new championship leader! A night race in the desert proves that you can take the battle to Max...who shouldn't be underestimated. Speaking of Red Bull, Christian Horner...consider the trees. Over at Ferrari Charles Leclerc had an amazing race but the car is nowhere near where it needs to be. I'm joined once again by Elkyn as we review the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Monoplaza F1 3.04: Piastri Going Up

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400

WWWWHHHHEEEEEEEEWWWWW BOOOOYYYY what a race! Don't look now but Oscar Piastri is making a championship charge! A perfect weekend capped off by his 4th ever grand prix victory. What will McLaren do now? Is there a championship battle on our hands? George Russell alias Induveca, got another podium. His third in four races. We finally saw Ferrari's strategy pay off in spite of a safety car. My favorites this weekend? Gasly, Antonelli, and Bearman. Finally, Max Verstappen's race was so bad, he's rumored to be looking elsewhere. A lot happened this weekend but I'm joined by Elkyn as we review the Bahrain Grand Prix

Monoplaza F1 3.03: Suzuka

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400

So there was a race in Japan. And there was a winner. Shouts out Max Verstappen. But was this race just a different take on Monaco? A long procession? Yuki Tsunoda made a strong impression. So did Isack Hadjar. Ferrari is still figuring things out and Alex Albon got really mad at his team. I'm covering the Japanese Grand Prix in this race review.

Monoplaza F1 3.02: Oscar P Victory

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400

The Chinese Grand Prix was something huh? McLaren's Oscar Piastri had himself a time. That young man set a course record with a GP win to boot. Meanwhile, Ferrari looked like they were on the verge of doing something only to end the weekend with a double DSQ. The struggles continue at Red Bull and how much longer will Lawson be there? The rookies had a good race but no one understands how Andrea won driver of the day. This week I'm joined by Elkyn as we review; the Chinese Gand Prix.

Monoplaza F1 301: Lando

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400

It's a Lando Norris victory in Australia as he wins a hard fought race in some crazy conditions down under. Is this a new Lando? Will he be able to continue this win streak and win a title? How about Oscar P? Is he going to be relegated to the second seat? Ferrari has a terrible first stint. Sauber scores more points in one race than the entirety of the 2024 season. Kimi Antonelli has speed and for Red Bull same ol' same ol' Max Verstappen doing it all. Join me as a I review the Australian GP.

Monoplaza F1 224: McLaren FTW!

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500

And with that the season comes to an end! McLaren is your constructor champion as Ferrari falls short in spite of a strong showing Charles Leclerc. In his final race with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton puts on a show as he goes from P16 to P4. It's race review time, Abu Dhabi edition.

Monoplaza F1 223: George vs. Max: Qatar Was a Mess

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500

Well well well there was a race in Qatar and here's what we know so far. Max Verstappen was the winner. Congrats. Max doesn't care for George Russell. Noted. Checo is on his way out. Ocon IS out. MBS is firing people left and right and the FIA is in shambles. This week I'm joined by Elkyn as we review, the Qatar Grand Prix

Monoplaza F1 222: Russell Wins In Vegas. Max Is Chapion Again

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500

A George Russell win and a Mercedes 1-2 but all anyone is talking about is Max Verstappen's 4-peat. A chilly night in Vegas ressurects the Merc cold-weather beast. Charles got caught out on a hot mic and officially officialy Lando's title hopes are dead. This week I'm joined by Medrano of the Entrando A Pits podcast as we review; the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Monoplaza F1 221: Max Verstappen Sends a Message

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

A deluge at Interlagos and chaos ensues! After multiple restarts, double yellows and red flags Max Verstappen pulls out a win from P17! And in an unexpected twist Alpine scores a double podium. Further down the order is Lando Norris, who finishes in 6th as his title hopes are all but finished. This week I'm joined by Elkyn of the HeroBall Podcast as we review the São Paulo Grand Prix!

Monoplaza F1 220: Carlos Sainz Wins in Mexico

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400

In Mexico Carlos Sainz Jr. roars to victory making a Ferrari 1-3 and the teams second victory in as many races! Meanwhile the FIA came down on Max Verstappen while Lando finally cuts into the WDC lead. Also, why do all the old heads have beef with Liam Lawson? This week I'm joined by Thandie from QuickStop F1 as we discuss the Mexico City Grand Prix!

Monoplaza F1 219: Don't Sleep On Charles Leclerc

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Charles Leclerc roars to victory in Austin making him the third driver with 3 or more wins on the year. Elsewhere, Max Verstappen extends his WDC lead over Lando Norris who's title hope are dwindling with each passing race. This week I'm joined by Vinz Duran of Entrando a Pits and ESPN as we review the United States Grand Prix

S2E18: Lando Norris By A Country Mile

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400

We come to Singapore where Lando Norris dominated the race from beginning to end but is only able to reduce Max Verstappen's lead by 7 points. Mercedes with the questionable strategy and is this the last time we'll see Danny Ricc in an F1 car? This week I'm joined by Tasha as we review; the Singapore Grand Prix!

No Papaya Rules in Baku: Oscar Piastri FTW

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400

It's Oscar Piastri with his second career win! The Australian was able to hold of a charging Charles Leclerc! Carlos Sainz and Checo knock each other out and for Franco Colapinto, a solid day capped off with accolades from your idol. I'm joined by Nyasha of QuickStop F1 as we talk about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Il Predestinato Vince!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400

A casa nostra! That's Charles Leclerc with an incredible victory in Monza in front of the Tifosi! His second win of the season! Meanwhile it's turmoil at McLaren as papaya rules reign supreme. Can Red Bull hang on to the WDC? All this and more on this weeks review!

McLaren Dominance: The Lando Norris Era

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Lando Norris dunks 22 seconds on Max Verstappen and Red Bull to secure his second victory ever. Is the era of Red Bull dominance over? Will McLaren regret costly strategy mistakes and driver errors? Finally, a surprise for Charles Leclerc as he secures an unexpected podium. It's my race review for the Dutch Grand Prix

Mercedes 1.5kg Mistake: Belgian Grand Prix Review

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400

That's win 105 for Lewis Hamilton at Spa courtesy of Mercedes 1.5kg problem. Another podium for Oscar Piastri and a repreive from bad luck for Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, at Red Bull, Checo stays! For now. This week I review: The Beglian Grand Prix

Lando Norris Is a Hater

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Ayyyyeeee it's Oscar P with his first victory en las ligas mayores! Congratulations to him! On the other side of the garage Lando's got his radio on Do Not Disturb. Lewis and Max back at it again with the former getting his 200th podium. The driver of the day? Team radios! This week I'm joined of by Tasha James of Quick Stop F1 fame as we review Rd. 13: The Hungarian GP

S2E12: British Grand Prix

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0400

Wooooowwwww IT'S SIR LEWIS HAMILTON FOR THE WIN!!!!! What an exciting and amazing race that was a true banger! This week I cover the British Grand Prix. Sir Lewis Hamilton makes it 104 wins and 9x at Sivlerstone. McLaren fumbles and Max Verstappen continues to carry Red Bull on his back. It's race review time!

S2E11: Austria

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

It's not how you start but how you finish! Shouts out to George Russell for overcoming Toto Wolff and getting this victory after Lando and Max had an on track disagreement. Red Bull had a terrible pit stop and Oscar Piastri continues to proves that all these drivers are Federales, narcs, tattle tales. Hülk beats Checo and Pierre says Ciao. This week I'm joined by Didier and George as we review a race that started off slow but ended in excitement! OG Max Verstappen is back kids!

S2E10: Spain

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0400

For the 198th time it's Sir Lewis Hamilton on a podium! Oh yeah and Max Verstappen staved off Lando Norris and McLaren to increase his lead in the WDC. All in all a great race as we saw George Russell jump everyone from P4 only to end up cooking his tires. Meanwhile Charles and Carlos are fighting with the latter still not saying where he is going next year. I don't want peace I want problems, always! Race review time; Spanish Grand Prix. Olé.

S2E9: Canadian Grand Prix

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400

An exciting rain filled, mistake prone race in Canada! Shouts out to Max Verstappen for pulling out the win. Meanwhile, the upgrades are working out well for Mercedes in spite of everything going on internally. Checo re-signs and La Yukita re-ups at RB, not to be confused with Red Bull. Esteban Ocon is out of a job and Carlos Sainz to Williams! All this and more on this weeks race review.

S2E8: Monaco

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400

Charles Leclerc, the boy from Monaco, the hometown hero is your winner of the Monaco Grand Prix! Finally! And that my friends is the highlight of this race. Hey, don't get mad at me, even your faves thought it was boring. Should changes be made to this race to make it more exciting or should it be removed altogether. It's the Monaco Grand Prix Race Review!

S2E7: Emilia Romagna

Tue, 21 May 2024 21:00:00 -0400

It's Max Verstappen by less than a second over Lando Norris. In a race where all but the final 10 laps were mundane Red Bull and Max Verstappen in particular were able to get the job done. But the rest of the field is closing the gap to Red Bull and so now we hope and pray for a more exciting F1 season. It's race review time at Imola. Andiamo!

S2E6: Miami Grand Prix

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400

It's Friday then...it's Saturday Sunday what?! Finally a huge and first ever F1 win by Lando Norris! This week I'm joined by Didier and Leighanie as we cover the Miami GP. The weekend had everything. Haas terrorizing Mercedes for two days in a row (shouts out to KMag), Fernando Alonso sticking up for his countrymen, Checo Pérez almost getting fired, a safety cone that's indestructible, a Logan Sargeant safety car, Alpine in the points (finally), AND MOST OF ALL: A LANDO NORRIS WIN!

S2E5 Chinese Grand Prix

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Lewis Hamilton on Sprint Pole! Just kidding. It went to Lando Norris. Back in Shanghai after a five year hiatus and for the time ever a Chinese driver in an F1 race on Chinese soil. Don't let the burning grass distract you from the fact that Max Verstappen dominated. Again.

S2E4 Japanese Grand Prix

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Another race another win by Verstappen and Red Bull but the gap is tightening between Red Bull and Ferrari. Ferrari is emerged as a strong challenger. Meanwhile Mercedes learned a lot...supposedly. Yuku Tsunoda showed out and meanwhile over at Williams they are in desperate need of money.

S2E3: Australian Grand Prix

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

HOLY CRAP MAX VERSTAPPEN DIDN'T WIN!!!! It's the return of the oh wait no way...anyways shouts out to Carlitos Sainz for doing the thing two weeks post up. Truly truly, a smooth operator. But a double DNF from Mercedes and dubious release of the pedal by Fernando "El Father" Alonso has left us wondering if Mercedes is on their way to the midfield. This week I'm joined by none other than the elustrious Didier Brival! Get hype, it's the Australian GP race review.

S2E2: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Another race and another Verstappen win. The competition is close I promise. I'm lying. It's not close at all. This week most of the action was off track and all the drama came from the Red Bull side of the house. Ollie Bearman made his debut thanks to Sainz's appendix. The W15 is slow but still better than Alpine. Gather round everybody, it's race review time Saudi Arabian GP Edition!

S2E1: Bahrain Grand Prix

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0500

It's the return of F1 picking up right where we left off...total Verstappen domination. Strap in everyone. Ferrari had brake issues, Mercedes had seat issues and Alpine had car issues, as in they don't have one. Red Bull is about to implode and no one really knows how Christian Horner still has a job. No one man should have all that power.

S1E14: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

A fitting end to a mostly predictable season where as expected, Yuki Tsunoda alias Jason Statham's son lead an F1 race. Mercedes secured P2 in the constructors in spite of themselves and with a little help from Ferrari. For Max Verstappen it was mission accomplished on his way to his final victory. A 1000 laps lead for that guy this season. It's the Abu Dhabi GP race review! Goodbye to this season though...

S1E13: Las Vegas Grand Prix

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Who said Vegas couldn't put on a show! This week F1 fumbled through some terrible football analogies at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz received some harsh penalties and Charles Leclerc benefitted from none. Max Verstappen hates Vegas on a weekday but loves it on a Saturday night. The upside down pig did not disappoint. Apologies to the organizers. It's race review time Vegas style!

S1E12: Brazil Grand Prix

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500

It's race weekend at Interlagos, the land between lakes. Charlie Leclerc needs un cura to exercise all the bad juju he has. Lando Norris back on the podium while Max Verstappen has enough time for carpool karaoke. Mercedes got done in by the sprint format but somehow managed to stay ahead of Ferrari. Shouts out to El Father for showing his race craft and earning a well deserved podium over El Viejo Sabroso. It's race review time, Brazil edition

S1E11: Mexico Grand Prix

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

It's the Mexico Grand Prix and we are still wondering when Hamilton's tires are going to fall away. But surprise surprise Max Verstappen gets win number 16 while the real surprise was Danny Ricc starting from 4th. Leclerc and Hamilton get retribution for their disquali in ATX and rumor has Alonso's joining Red Bull...or retiring. The race review for the Mexico Grand Prix is here!

S1E10: United States Grand Prix

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0400

How much do you know about wooden planks?! Max Verstappen drags his car to his 15th victory. Meanwhile, over at Mercedes and McLaren they did their best Ferrari impression while the ladder instituted plan D and totally fubar'd Charlie Leclerc's race. All that and more plus Logan Sargeant's first point as we cover the United States Grand Prix!

S1E9: Qatar Grand Prix

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0400

A literal scorcher in Qatar as Max Verstappen wins his third WDC. Oscar P gets a Sprint Race win while Lando is left wondering where it all went wrong. McLaren gets it 500+ podium and over at Mercedes we have to remind them about rule 101 of car accidents: never admit fault. It's the Qatar Grand Prix race review!

S1E8: Japanese Grand Prix

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0400

Max Verstappen and Red Bull back at it again like they never left. McLaren comin for that number one spot. At Mercedes it's 2016 again. Shouts to Alpine for finishing a race and how does Logan Sargeant still have a drive?! It's race review time and this week we're covering the Japanese Grand Prix

S1E7: Singapore Grand Prix

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Carlos Sainz! The diamond life lover boy, he moves in space with minimum waste and maximum joy, the smooth operator uses strategy and Lando's car to break Red Bull's streak. Heart break for George Russell and a quiet podium finish for Sir Lewis Hamilton! It's the Singapore Grand Prix in this week's race review

S1E6: Italian Grand Prix

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Monza! The Temple of Speed! Max Verstappen pops off another win but Checo is on Dr. Muerte's hit list. Elsewhere, Ferrari jumps Aston Martin in the Constructor's. Someone should send Fernando Alonso some help. Mercedes re-ups there drivers and Alex Albon continues his quest to trap everyone behind a DRS train. Shout out McLaren.

S1E5: Dutch Grand Prix

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400

RAAAAIIINNNN!!! A crazy weekend in Zandvoort sees Max Verstappen tie Seb's record. Mercedes does their best Ferrari impression while Ferrari attempts to pit with invisible tires. Meanwhile El Father makes it back on the podium with a P2 finish and joins Pedro Gaseoso in P3 as this weeks guest on the Max Verstappen podcast.

S1E4 Belgian Grand Prix

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Anotha one! Verstappen and Red Bull continue their dominance. Checo wakes up from his championship dream. Sainz vs. Piastri. Over at Mercedes the seed has been planted for brocedes 2.0. Finally, we say goodbye to everything at Alpine from their double DNF streak to Otmar. It's the Belgian Grand Prix race review!

S1E3: Hungarian Grand Prix

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400

Lewis Hamilton on poll! McLaren is back? McLaren is back! Max Verstappen had a lovely drive on his way to his 7th consecutive victory. This week he is joined on his podcast by recurring guests Lando Norris and a friend of the show El Viejo Sabroso. Congrats to Alpine for another week featuring a double DNF.

S1E2: British Grand Prix

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0400

It's round 11 of the Formula 1 season at Silverstone, the British Grand Prix. Business as usual at Red Bull with Max Verstappen getting his sixth win in a row. It's Friday again, then Saturday, Sunday what? Lando Norris secures a podium and Lewis Hamilton make it the first double Brit podium since the year Lando was born. Elsewhere Estaban Ocon's string of bad luck continues! ¿Que?

S1E1: Austrian Grand Prix

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Max Verstappen and Red Bull continue their dominance of the 2023 F1 season but the biggest story coming out of the Austrian GP was track limits that turned all the drivers into federales. Somebody tell El Viejo Sabroso to stop intimidating the smooth operator. Congrats to Estie Bestie on his new record!