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Join the first lady of F1 podcasting as she guides you through all the happenings in the fast-paced world of Formula 1.
Aided by her technically-minded friend, she'll bring you information, gossip, statistics and humour, with the odd race report thrown in as well.
But don't think this is news churned out the normal way - she'll tell it like it is. Conspiracy theories, honest opinions and irreverent musings all add up to a refreshing listen.
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A quick dash through all the questions that Honda's exit from the sport has raised, including why, where the drivers will go, what implications it has on the other teams, and what's...
The last panel for series one is hosted by regular guest Steven Roy, who guides us through diverse topics including potential biographies and female racers.
This week we take a tour round the Red Bull factory but not before we’ve examined the news, including Bernie’s wheelings and dealings, and the BBC line up.
The penultimate episode of Sidepodpanel sees Dan Brunell take the helm and lead our intrepid panellists (including new boy Chris) through such subjects as Bernie’ job and the qualifying...
A catchup with all that's happened since the Brazilian showdown, this episode of the Debrief takes in yet more Red Bull misfortune, that Toro Rosso shoot-out and what is going on in...
The fourth installment of Sidepodpanel sees guest host and birthday boy Scott Woodwiss take the helm and guide us safely through such topics as Force India and those 2009 wings.
Another guest host takes the lead in this edition of Sidepodpanel, as Andy Taylor chairs the topical show, covering all manner of F1 related items. This week we discuss the championship...
The final race episode for 2008, and what a Grand Prix to talk about! From the early moments of Free Practice through to the podium non-celebrations, we take a look at all the gossip...
They've been working all season for this championship and it literally came down to the wire, closer than any of us could have expected. The last F1 Digest of the season fills you in...
The Parade Lap discovers its natural home during this extended edition of the show recorded prior to the Brazilian Grand Prix. Featuring weather checks, predictions, a run through the...
The final qualifying for 2008 provided no end of surprises and sets up the grid nicely for the championship battle. It managed to stay dry and still keep us guessing.
It was a quiet start to the weekend, with Massa and Alonso getting the first chance at glory. Hamilton wasn't far behind though, and the damp track sets things up nicely for qualif
And so it is, the final race of the 2008 season. This championship has simply flown by and now it all comes down to this final weekend in Brazil.
This is it, the big 2008 season showdown between Ferrari and McLaren. It’s all to play for, so F1 Digest is here to preview the event and catch up with how all the teams are preparing...
The second edition of the popular Sidepodpanel, and our inaugural episode with a guest host. Alex Andronov takes the helm and discusses the upcoming championship decider, plus green...
A whistle-stop tour through all the news and feedback that's occurred following on from China and ahead of the season finale Brazilian Grand Prix.
This is the first ever Sidepodpanel show, and as such is hilarious in it's unrehearsed and spontaneous nature. However, it really was a lot of fun to record, so hopefully, you'll enjoy...
The post-China race podcast in which we discuss all the track happenings, including Hamilton's flawless performance, and the Ferrari switch. We also delve into the mysteries of the
It couldn't be billed as the most exciting race of the season, but it had it's moments, and F1 Digest is here to fill you in on the Chinese Grand Prix.
McLaren lead the way once again, with Hamilton on a determined streak to sew up the title at the penultimate race. Tune in to today's F1 Digest for a recap of all Free Practice 3 and...
Free Practice 1 and 2 took place today at the Shanghai International Circuit and Hamilton had the edge. However, it looks like it will be a real battle. Find out all the happened in...
The penultimate round of the 2008 Formula 1 season beckons, and it could hardly be closer at the front.
The penultimate round of the 2008 season turns up in China, where three drivers can still fight for the title, and we need to see who's feeling confident.
This week we discuss Canada’s removal from the calendar, and all the action from the Japanese Grand Prix, plus we have a record number of call about the subjects too.
This is the omnibus edition of the mini series F1 and the World. These seven shows covered the environmental and ecomonic side of Formula 1 and looked at the benefits and the drawbacks...
With just three races to go, the championship battle looked like it was going to be won or lost here. Thankfully, all it's done is got just that little bit closer. Listen to today's...
The Fuji Speedway sees only a smattering of rain which clears up for both Free Practice and Qualifying. It looks like McLaren have the edge so far, but listen on to see who's feeling...
A bright and sunny first day of action in Fuji, which meant there was actually very little of note. However, F1 Digest takes a quick look at what we saw and what the teams thought of...
Formula 1 continues its relentless tour around the globe, this weekend taking in the sights and sounds of Japan. Fuji Speedway is the destination and while it's not a classic venue...
The omnibus edition of the Ancillary F1 series, looking closer at companies that help Formula 1 operate but never get any of the glory.
Heading into the last three races of the season, and Fuji hosts the next round, where we will see who can make it to fight for the championship yet another day.
Our final Ancillary company is RTV - the German production house that supplies great behind the scenes footage and rights free material.
In the penultimate episode of Ancillary F1 we take a look at the company behind the lighting of Formula 1's first ever night race.
This edition of the Ancillary F1 mini series takes a closer look at those who are brave enough to supply race teams with weather information.
Mercedes are the subject of our fourth look into the ancillary F1 companies, and this time we're talking about the safety and medical cars.
Tilke Engineering is the third subject in our Ancillary F1 series, where we look at the companies that are heavily involved in F1 but get none of the trophies.
The second edition of Ancillary F1 takes a look at the standard ECU and the company that makes it. Are they getting an advantage?
The first of a new mini-series looking at some of the companies who don't compete for the championship, but make a difference to the world of Formula 1.
The anticipation for Formula 1's first ever night race has been building since Singapore was announced. Now we rake over all that happened, take a couple of calls, and get feedback
What was already an exciting weekend has culminated in a stunning race with more incidents than we've seen for a long time. We also got yet another new race winner.
We're back to a hot and humid race, so qualifying is all important to try and make Sunday that tiny bit easier. Listen to today's F1 Digest to catch up with who was in the wall, and...
Our first look at the Singapore circuit was a wonder to behold, as the drivers struggled to make it round in once piece, whether due to their own issues, or the bumpy circuit.
Although it hasn't been widely reported, and while certain factions of the racing community are keen to keep it hush hush, Formula One may be about to happen upon its very first night...
The most hotly anticipated Grand Prix for a long time becomes a reality as the paddock turns up at Singapore ready to put the politics behind them and get racing.
It feels like ages since we had a non-race weekend, and thankfully there was some testing, otherwise we would have had no news to discuss. However, we find other quiz-shaped ways of...
The weekend that Formula 1 needed was exactly what we got, and for once, everything fell into place. This week we discuss Max Mosley, FOTA, and the race in Italy, plus catchup with
The wet, wet weekend continued into the race, and made things fascinating when it came to tyre strategy. Hamilton could have pulled off a master stroke, but Vettel kept his head.
Ahead of Italy, we gather together for a relaxing discussion about press releases, chicane regulations and of course, the weather.
The wet weather continued into Day 2 at Monza, so that Free Practice 3 was a washout, but Qualifying was something to behold. Fisichella and Vettel both making history on the same
Formula 1 is set for one last hurrah in Europe, before departing for the four long haul races that will see the 2008 championship out. The destination for this last stand also happens...
Rain doesn't fall at Monza that often, but as the saying goes, when it rains it pours. Today saw Sutil take P1 for a session, and that's almost all you need to know about Free Practice....
We thought we wanted rain and all it brought us was controversy. Hopefully this weekend in Monza can bring us what we want to see - good, competitive racing.
In which we discuss all manner of important things, such as ride on lawnmowers, marker pens, and chocolate ice cream. Oh, and that Belgium penalty business is analysed by us and some...
What could have been a dull race was saved by the last few laps. Hamilton vs Raikkonen, McLaren vs Ferrari, and guess what? It's not over yet. Hear all about it in this F1 Digest r
The first ever pre-race Parade Lap from Sidepodcast debuted ahead of the Belgium GP. An hour long live chat with music and F1 discussion, to get things going before the action bega
The rain continues, but it's not enough to see a crazy grid in qualifying. Still, there's a couple of things to note, and F1 Digest is here to straighten it all out for you.
Obviously it was wet in Spa, it always is, and the drivers struggled their way round two free practice sessions. Tune in to F1 Digest for a full round up of proceedings.
The perfect antidote for a Valencian procession has to be a blast through the Ardennes Forest, and Formula One delivers this and more as the teams arrive at the Circuit de Spa Francorchamps...
One of the most highly rated circuits on the calendar means we must be at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix. With many teams counting on rain, we preview what the drivers are thinking
The second week in a row in which we feature a guest, and this time there's some insight into turning old technologies into the future.
This is Sidepodcast’s mini series – History of F1. The following seven shows were originally released over seven consecutive days, covering the history of the sport from the 1900s all...
Welcome to the omnibus edition of the Sidepodcast miniseries Days that Shook the F1 World. These seven shows were originally broadcast over consecutive days and are collected together...
It's no secret that Valencia wasn't what we were hoping for, and yet it still seems to have created the talking point of the season.
Race day in Valencia finally took place then after weeks of anticipation. Unfortunately it didn’t live up to the hype and was marred by controversy rather than action. F1 Digest presents...
Despite all the unusual events we have seen, with drivers topping timesheets when we weren’t expecting it, qualifying ended up as we might have anticipated. Still, F1 Digest rounds
With the anticipation building for Valencia since before the Hungarian GP, it's hardly surprising that today didn't quite live up to it. However, there was still plenty to take in,
The European Grand Prix takes place this year at Valencia, and we are all to witness the inaugural F1 race at the street circuit. This preview takes a look at how all the drivers plan...
The first ever live show of Sidepodcast turns into the usual edited version where we discuss the idea of rotating your staff, practicing pit stops, and the weather in Valencia.
The first ever mini series from Sidepodcast is now available in omnibus form - seven shows from seven days gathered up in one episode.
This is the omnibus edition of Forgotten F1 teams, gathering together the seven short shows that made up the mini series, originally released over consecutive evenings.
For the second time this year F1 goes street racing and this time it's through the twists and turns around the port of Valencia.
The last episode in this mini series features our final forgotten F1 team, and this time we're looking at Eifelland.
The penultimate episode of Forgotten F1 Teams features one of those who just couldn't get it right - Life Racing Engines.
The fifth show in our latest mini series - Forgotten F1 Teams - takes a closer look at one you may not have heard of - Onyx.
The fourth episode in our Forgotten F1 Teams mini series features a team who lasted for a long time in the sport - Arrows.
This is the third installment of our latest mini series covering the fate of some of the lesser known Formula 1 teams. Today it's the turn of Forti.
This is the second episode in the Forgotten F1 Teams mini series, where we chronicle the progress of some of the lesser known teams. Today we're looking at Pacific Grand Prix.
Welcome to the first in a new series from Sidepodcast covering those teams that never quite made the headlines - not for reasons they would have liked, anyway. Today we're looking at...
On this week's show we catch up with all the news from testing (even though it was ages ago), discuss the events of Hungary, and what's coming up for the show.
We were all expecting a dull race, so it's nice to have a bit of a surprise waiting for us on track. Nobody said that all suprises have to be good ones.
At first glance, it looks like McLaren will walk this weekend easily, securing a 1-2 in qualifying. However, there are glimpses of hope from unexpected quarters, including Kubica, Glock...
We knew it was going to be a slow start to proceedings, but thankfully things livened up for the Free Practice sessions in Hungary. Listen to F1 Digest for a completely rundown of the...
Last year's Hungarian Grand Prix turned out to be something of a controversial affair, but what does this years race have in store? Join Christine as she takes a look at the never
It's that time of year again, when F1 descends upon Hungary. All the drivers appear to like it, but is it a matter of protesting just that little bit too much?
The omnibus edition of F1 People, featuring Colin Chapman, Eddie Irvine, Juan Manuel Fangio and more.
The last episode in this series of F1 People focuses on a driver that some call the greatest of all: Juan Manuel Fangio.
The penultimate episode of F1 people returns to looking at someone who is behind the scenes, making the cars what they are. Today we talk about Adrian Newey.
In this episode of F1 People we take a closer look at another driver that was so close to success, and yet so far. Today it's Jean Alesi.
Four shows in to this series of F1 People, and it's time to look at another new important person. Today it's the turn of Eddie Irvine.
This episode of F1 People focuses on a different side of Formula 1. Not driving, or engineering, but commentating. Today's show looks at Murray Walker.
This second episode of F1 People sees us take a closer look at Niki Lauda.
This is the first episode in a mini series from Sidepodcast. We looked at seven famous names in F1 during the first series of F1 People, and now it's time to check out another seven,...
This week is all about Hockenheim, and thus all about McLaren as Lewis Hamilton dominated the entire weekend.
The German Grand Prix had everything, strategy decisions, incidents, tyre issues, and plenty of overtaking. Listen to today's F1 Digest to catch up with everything that happened.
McLaren are seriously leading all the way, but there's still room for others to shine, as Vettel, Trulli and Alonso have proven. Keep an eye on Raikkonen and Kubica though.
The German weekend is looking to mimic that of Britain - it's wet weather and the McLaren's are strong. Still, there is much more to it than that, so listen to today's F1 Digest for...
Sidepodcast presents a presenter-less look at the German Grand Prix, which returns this year to the incredibly flat Hockenheimring circuit.
The German Grand Prix returns to the calendar, this time at Hockenheim. With so many drivers having a home race this weekend, F1 Digest hopes to give you some clues about who will fare...
Having been away from Sidepodcast Towers for too long, it's time to sit back, relax and catch up with the news and events from the past few days. We also discuss our last summer outing...
This past weekend we went to the British GP for all three days and had an amazing time. It was action packed both on and off the track and this bumper show is packed full of our experiences...
It was wet and cold and for those of us camping, not a particularly pleasant experience. But what a race! Every single second of that Grand Prix made up for every drop of rain, and
A wet final Free Practice session turned into a damp qualifying, with some new faces ending up at the front of the grid.
Heading into what is undoubtedly going to be a wet race, Free Practice matters more than ever. That's why some drivers are annoyed at their lack of running, and others are happy with...
It's Sidepodcast's home race, along with a few of the other teams and drivers, so this preview takes a closer look at one of the classic motorsport races.
Its a sort of homecoming for Formula One this weekend, as racing returns to Silverstone 60 years after the circuit hosted the first ever race of the first ever FIA Drivers' World Championship....
A few days late, due to us both attending various days of the Silverstone test. Of course, that means this show is packed full of the gossip from the track.
In a week where there is no news, we discuss all the events of the race weekend in France, including the many penalties, how drivers stack up against their team mates, and what did
The last episode in the Sidepodcast series chronicalling the lives of famous F1 names features Ayrton Senna.
This is the sixth in a seven part series from Sidepodcast, taking a look at the lives of some important figures of Formula 1. Today we're looking at Frank Williams.
F1 People guides you through the ups and downs in life of some of the more important names in the sport. Today it's the turn of Sir Jackie Stewart.
Part four of the Sidepodcast series introducing you to the background of the names you know so well.
Our third biography in a Sidepodcast series detailing the lives of important Formula 1 figures, featuring Enzo Ferrari.
Max Mosley is our second prominent person featured in this Sidepodcast series that offers you a short and sweet biography.
Part 1 in a seven part series from Sidepodcast, profiling F1's important people. This episode features Bernie Ecclestone.

