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The Fast and the Curious

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Oct 28, 2024 • 25min

Mexico debrief: Max's 'dangerous' driving, Ferrari are flying & Lawson 'is only human'

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 23, 2024 • 56min

Taylor Swift, mafia dons and getting to know Alonso & Hamilton with Andrew Benson

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 21, 2024 • 30min

US Grand Prix debrief: 'This is F1 at it's best', Max vs Lando & distracting cheerleaders

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2024 • 22min

US Grand Prix preview: Jenson Button joins us direct from Austin!

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 17, 2024 • 30min

Oscar Piastri is back to celebrate his Grand Prix wins, discuss nicknames & preview the F1 season finale

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
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Oct 15, 2024 • 27min

Franco Colapinto on his 'amazing' start to life in Formula One

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 11, 2024 • 51min

Guenther Steiner on life after F1 & who kicked him out the team principal WhatsApp chat

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1 #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2024 • 53min

Will Buxton on Lando's title chase, F1's new generation & Drive To Survive secrets

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2024 • 60min

F1 phone-in: 'Daniel Ricciardo deserved a better send-off', Piastri nicknames & an F1 anthem is born

*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-careersYouTube: @fastcuriouspod Twitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod#podcast #formula1podcast #fastandcurious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2024 • 36min

Singapore Grand Prix debrief: F1's swearing rules are a f**** joke

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: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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