Party Mode Podcast

Singapore delivers a crushing blow to George Russell’s title hopes as Max Verstappen powers to another win. The discussion covers Ferrari’s strategic chaos, McLaren teammate tension, Oliver Bearman’s standout weekend, and a costly overtake-mode error. Rwanda’s planned 2030 Grand Prix brings fresh excitement, while Formula 1’s future formats, celebrity grid walks, and Esteban Ocon’s next move spark plenty of debate.

A chaotic Malaysian Grand Prix features mysterious power-unit failures, rain-soaked strategy gambles, and a rushed FIA fix. Max Verstappen returns to dominance as Red Bull Powertrains celebrates a breakthrough, while Mercedes struggles with reliability and George Russell faces more heartbreak. The discussion also covers paddock chaos, Fernando Alonso’s revival, driver abuse, team futures, and predictions for Singapore.

George Russell’s razor-thin Baku victory reignites Mercedes’ title hopes and sets up a tense battle with Max Verstappen. Chaos follows Albon’s crash, a Safety Car, and Piastri’s costly lockup, while Colapinto’s ambitious mistake damages Alpine. Ferrari’s disappearance and Aston Martin’s ongoing failures raise serious questions, before attention turns to stormy Sepang and its next showdown.

A lively in-person preview of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, featuring Baku predictions, Mercedes hopes, Haas driver changes, and debate over McLaren’s retro logo. The conversation also explores Colapinto fandom, Flavio Briatore’s Alpine influence, potential F1 appearances at Le Mans, and Max Verstappen’s spectacular karting challenge. Plus, manual Porsches face off against autonomous driving.

Madrid promised a thrilling new street race but delivered a spectacular snooze, with barely any overtaking or storyline. Kimi’s winning momentum continues while a badly timed VSC robbed Lando Norris of a shot at victory. McLaren threatens Mercedes, Ferrari remains trapped in chaos, and Williams faces uncomfortable questions. Plus, an Emmy-winning weekend, the career power of awards, and hopes for more drama in Baku.

WHAT.A.RACE! Kimi wins from P19. Ferrari implode... AGAIN. We almost shed a tear for George (seriously). But is the championship fight just a formality now? Matt and Jethro discuss all things Monza and look ahead to what could be a chaotic race at the brand new Madring circuit. Pulp for the Paddock in partnership with AS Colour. Visit ascolour.com to look way, way better than you do right now. Even if you already look good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week of driver's signing big money contracts and all the fun of 'silly season' being ruined. But... at least we have Monza to look forward to. Plus, Matt has a poop udpate for us all to enjoy. As usual Pulp from the Paddock is brought to you in partnership with AS Colour. Go to ascolour.com to order their rather lovely clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zandvoort's final GP for the forseeable future delivers the best race of the season, but is littered with crashes, intra-team friction and some very meek compliance by George to let his main title rival past with the chequered flag in sight. The title picture didn't change much on paper... but is the balance of power swinging towards McLaren and Lando as Merc fail to match their pace of development? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 is back... and if Zandvoort is anything like last year it'll be an explosive return. McLaren get part 2 of their upgrade, Honda should give Aston Martin a boost, whilst Ferrari and Mercedes try to stay ahead of the pack. Matt and Jethro delve into this, plus Monterey Car Week and Netflix's amazing facility in LA. Plus, Pulp for the Paddock in partnership with https://ascolour.com/ is full of Caddy news... including why they might ask F1 personnel to relocate to Indiana. And why they probably shouldn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George is engaged... can it revive his form? Lando is visiting every DJ booth in Europe. Good for him. Plus a recap of qualifying head-to-heads from the season so far, a delve into Red Bull's origin story, Matt's own engagement history and MERCH. Soon. Maybe. Pulp from the Paddock in partnership with AS Colour.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices