We're heading to the desert for Round 4 of the season at the iconic Bahrain International Circuit—a night race that’s all about tire wear, big overtakes, and strategic chaos. In this episode, Sanjay and I break down what makes Bahrain such a challenge for teams, why Turn 10 is a driver's nightmare, and how the desert weather throws everyone a curveball.

Sanjay also brings up the tire wars and explains what the C1-C6 compound of tires means!

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We are headed to Japan this weekend and luckily Chandreyi had been there in 2019! We discuss the Suzuka International Circuit and get to hear from our guest on what it was like to watch a race through Category 5 typhoon!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Grand_Prix

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuka_International_Racing_Course

https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/japan/circuit

https://www.pirelli.com/global/en-ww/race/racingspot/why-the-degner-curves-are-the-most-remarkable-place-in-suzuka-50374/

https://www.dive-bomb.com/article/top-10-best-japanese-grand-prix-moments

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamui_Kobayashi#:~:text=After%20retiring%20late%20in%20the,rather%20than%20a%202013%20drive.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2024-japanese.jrcfmTKLVwcwWyG881Uv9

“Ask a child to draw a car, and certainly he will draw it red”

Famous words from Enzo Ferrari founder of the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. We explore the life behind the founder, greatest moments of the team and delve into their current drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ferrari#Formula_One_successes_and_failures

https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/77-years-ago-enzo-ferrari-started-a-company-for-the-rarest-of-reasons-so-he-could-spend-money-not-make-it/91021762

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzo_Ferrari#The_Modena_Autodrome

https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1/michael-schumacher

https://www.planetf1.com/news/fernando-alonso-ferrari

https://www.planetf1.com/features/villeneuve-pironi-documentary

https://www.motorsinside.com/en/f1/news/32592-alain-prost-back-in-ferrari-643-32-years-later.html

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/austria-02-how-ferrari-team-orders-controversy-embarrassed-f1/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKYB4fDz5Vc

https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/279177/who-is-charles-leclerc-s-dad-herv-leclerc.html

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/f1s-next-big-thing-getting-to-know-charles-leclerc.4dz5iYdAM8wkkgWyS02GaS

https://www.dive-bomb.com/article/he-won-at-spa-he-wins-in-monza-reliving-the-2019-italian-grand-prix

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/how-many-pole-positions-f1-drivers/#:~:text=CHARLES%20LECLERC%20%2D%2026%20POLES&text=Charles%20Leclerc%20has%20set%20more,now%20over%20a%20single%20lap.

https://www.planetf1.com/news/unheard-charles-leclerc-x-rated-radio-rant-losing-las-vegas-podium-carlos-sainz

https://racingnews365.com/when-hamilton-first-met-ron-dennis-i-dont-know-what-possessed-me

Quick recap of the first race of the season and we are back for an exciting Chinese GP. In April 2003, a marshland in Shanghai was earmarked to be the home of an F1 circuit. Eighteen months and around $450 million later, the Shanghai International Circuit was ready for action.

Join me and Rahul as we prep you for the second race and explain some jargon around engines and gearbox penalties.

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https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/china/circuit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Grand_Prix

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_International_Circuit

https://www.planetf1.com/tracks/shanghai-international

https://www.planetf1.com/news/chinese-gp-track-guide-shanghai-international-circuit-lap

https://www.f1manager.com/grands-prix/chinese-grand-prix

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2024-chinese.2StMIf4Gd3NCHTQaQciqCH

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-charges-to-victory-over-norris-and-perez-in-action-packed-chinese.3Uz5CwNh5tEQt62umIGhob

https://www.autosport.com/general/news/10-memorable-moments-from-f1s-chinese-grand-prix-history-5321983/5321983/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM8zgq4qHq4

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-to-race-in-shanghai-until-2030-with-new-five-year-extension.773NjupGSMZ1sBQZUfTgY3

https://www.crash.net/f1/race-report/54068/1/china-2005-alonso-win-gives-renault-its-title

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Chinese_Grand_Prix

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/wasnt-like-it-was-a-love-tap-frustrated-ricciardo-gives-verdict-after-race.cNyHbSXQgJbCox2l5RyMX

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/alonso-reflects-on-crazy-race-in-china-after-nearly-crashing-while-stroll.3Qpr3blqiCvryzSYcud0TM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8dF9tMRoU4

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/the-beginners-guide-to-formula-1-engine-and-gearbox-penalties.2TSy7BFgEvdNLojGLWS3F1

Pre-season testing got done. The teams had a chance to see if all their drawings and plans translate into actual performance.

We are a few days away from the first race of the season. We are about to go racing in Albert Park, Australia. Aditi and I talk about the history of the track, best moments and what to look out for. Plus a quick breakdown of key phrases you’ll hear from the commentators during the race.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Park_Circuit

https://www.formula1.com/en/information/australia-melbourne-grand-prix-circuit.4LZLnnP4nXDFVVD01EdvvG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NfsXFY_V2o

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/sainz-storms-to-victory-amid-drama-in-australia-as-verstappen-retires-and.4ZVm82EhKLMcVIHurBPr8N

https://www.planetf1.com/tracks/melbourne-grand-prix-circuit

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/need-to-know-the-most-important-facts-stats-and-trivia-ahead-of-the-2024-australian.3innNdecWV1u3W5QlEceVp

H kilosttps://www.lightsoutblog.com/australian-grand-prix-weekend-information/

https://www.f1manager.com/grands-prix/australian-grand-prix

https://www.formula1.com/en/video/top-10-memorable-f1-moments-in-melbourne.1729377305836220331

http://en.espn.co.uk/onthisday/motorsport/story/2297.html

https://www.grandprix247.com/2023/03/27/melbourne-flashback-alonsos-incredible-accident-in-2016-australian-grand-prix-f1-crash/

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/48145/1/montoya-storms-out-of-press-conference

Long time F1 fan, Kevin and I deep dive into the forces that keep F1 running—whether it's the FIA making the rules, Liberty Media Group shaping the spectacle, or the GPDA ensuring drivers’ voices are heard. We’ve looked at who holds the power, who enforces the rules, and how safety innovations have saved lives.

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Sources:

https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1010847/f1-hans-device/

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tech-tuesday-a-close-look-at-the-halo-and-how-it-saved-hamiltons-neck-in.68Ajvw12Xza2P3JvuXGRO3

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c78x03252mpo#:~:text=For%20international%2Dlevel%20drivers%2C%20a,fine%20and%20one%2Dmonth%20suspension.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prix_Drivers%27_Association

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_Internationale_de_l%27Automobile

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_Group

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde_Agreement

Max vs Lewis at Monza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSwwZYDW94

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/14146905/f1-drivers-statement-swearing-verstappen-leclerc

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024/07/18/exclusive-getting-to-know-fia-f1-race-starter-rebecca-lee/

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-stewards-who-are-they-what-do-they-do-how-are-they-chosen-6500572/6500572/

Jumping the start 1999 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH3yOAnPJwg