
The Backmarkers
An F1 Podcast for new fans, by new fans. Austin and Myke may not have decades of experience with the sport, but they have a lot of heart – just like those at the back of the pack. Listen to their LIVE reactions to each and every race of the F1 season. Hosted by Austin Evans and Myke Hurley.
Latest episodes

Dec 13, 2024 • 59min
32: 2024 Season Review
For the last episode of 2024, we discuss the roller coaster of a conclusion to the F1 2024 season and review the predictions from the beginning of the year to see just how far off they were.
This episode of The Backmarkers is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Talking Tech with Lando Norris! - YouTube Statement on General Motors application to join FIA Formula One World Championship in 2026 | Formula 1® Everything you need to know about F1's new Cadillac team - YouTube

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 11min
31: 2025 Driver Tier List
Let's rank some driver pairings...
This episode of The Backmarkers is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: F2 racer Franco Colapinto replaces Logan Sargeant at Williams for rest of 2024 season (formula1.com) 2025 Lineup from F1 Instagram

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 12min
30: 2024 So Far...
Austin and Myke break down the 2024 season, and all the silliness that's been occurring.
This episode of The Backmarkers is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: F1’s next data guru? - Planet F1 FORMULA 1® | Our 2025 grid is almost complete...

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 23min
29: 2024 Season Preview
Today Myke and Austin break down the very busy Formula 1 off season, discuss their visit to the Red Bull Racing factory, and make 2024 F1 predictions!
Links and Show Notes: World's Fastest Camera Drone Vs F1 Car (ft. Max Verstappen) - YouTube

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 8min
28: 2023 Season Review
Austin and Myke are together IN PERSON to discuss their thoughts on the entire 2023 season, and to review their predictions.
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Links and Show Notes: Video Episode Crofty reveals the SECRETS of the F1 Commentary Box 🤩 - YouTube

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
27: Viva Las Vegas
Formula 1 took over the Las Vegas strip for the first time and produced a race full of thrills, overtakes and more than a little controversy, so today Myke and Austin break it all down for The Backmarkers!
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Links and Show Notes: What’s inside the @redbullracing Energy Station at the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix? | Instagram I didn’t expect the Vegas Grand Prix to be much of a race but what a phenomenal time. Huge shoutout to @redbullracing and @redbullusa for… | Instagram

Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 7min
26: A Not-So Silly Season
Myke and Austin discuss the news over summer break including Daniel Ricciardo's broken hand and Max Verstappens' dominance over the F1 2023 season.
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Links and Show Notes: Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Ricciardo to be replaced by Lawson for remainder of Dutch GP weekend after breaking hand | Formula 1®

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 18min
25: Has Silly Season Happened?
Today on The Backmarkers Myke and Austin discuss the F1 2023 season so far including the early arrival of Silly Season.
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Links and Show Notes: Senior staff exits show Alpine is an F1 team in chaos - The Race Alain Prost launches scathing attack on 'incompetent, arrogant' senior Alpine figure : PlanetF1 F1 team could take name of HUGE fashion brand in 2024 Mooted name change for Red Bull's other F1 team is problematic - The Race

May 25, 2023 • 1h 13min
24: 2023 So Far...
Today the Backmarkers discuss where the 2023 F1 season has taken us so far, recapping the highlights for each Formula 1 team and preparing for the next phase of the season.
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Links and Show Notes: Hamilton offers update on his F1 future after media reports link him to Ferrari | Formula 1® FIRST LOOK: Mercedes’ hotly-anticipated upgrades break cover in Monaco – with some big changes on show | Formula 1®

Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
23: Drive to Survive Review and 2023 Preview
Austin and Myke give their review of Drive to Survive season 5, rank the car liveries for 2023, and preview the next season of F1.
Links and Show Notes: Video version of this episode Introducing Our New 2023 F1 Opening Titles! - YouTube F1 2023 - Liveries of all 10 teams – ESPN FORMULA 1® on Instagram: Team Lineups