The Switchback F1 Podcast

Graham and Luke return to review the Japanese Grand Prix!This week we talk:F1’ 2026's qualifying problem (3:35)How Antonelli gained a stronghold in qualifying, and the circumstances that led to his victory, including a massive incident born from the 2026 engines (30:25)A great opening drive of the season for Piastri (54:23)Leclerc duels Hamilton again en route to a podium (58:30)A quick additional word on Russell’s, Norris’ and Hamilton’s races (63:01)Gasly keeps Verstappen at bay (65:02)Lawson picks up more points; Ocon’s positive response after difficult China weekend (68:19)Lindblad’s chance of points disappears on race day (70:40)Audi squander more points to poor starts (72:30)Midfield thoughts, including Cadillac, Hadjar, Verstappen’s media problem, Williams, and Aston Martin (74:39)Alex Albon’s deteriorating relationship with Williams (83:16)Closing thoughts for Japanese GP (89:24)

Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond!This week we talk:Some F1 calendar talk, and some potential BYD-F1 buzz (6:45)Hangovers from Chinese GP (18:53)Attempting to unpack the mess of Aston Martin’s current Team Principal situation as Newey appears to be stepping away from TP role (20:12)Wheatley leaves Audi to reportedly join Aston Martin: unpacking all angles of this strange move (29:40)Mercedes shores up its leadership structure (63:24)Discussing the talent at the Formula E test (68:53)Some IndyCar chatter (74:58)Japanese Grand Prix preview (78:04)

Graham and Luke return to review the Chinese Grand Prix!This week we talk:Antonelli emerges on top as Mercedes and Ferrari lock horns again (5:27)Russell wins sprint; gets bogged down behind Ferrari on Sunday (24:59)Hamilton gets first podium after winning duel vs Leclerc (31:07)Another star performance from Ollie Bearman (43:20)A more expected return to form for Gasly and Alpine; Colapinto’s best race for Alpine (54:56)Hadjar picks up points as sole Red Bull finisher (65:42)Carlos Sainz makes a miracle and scores points for Williams (69:25)A much better weekend for Lawson (73:11)A midfield round-up, including Hulkenberg’s pit issue costing him points, Aston Martin’s tetchiness, Cadillac finishing the race, and more (75:45)A terrible look for F1 as four cars register DNS’s, including both McLarens (81:05)Red Bull’s alarming lack of pace (92:40)Lack of Lindblad experience, and a terrible strategy, holds his weekend back (98:28)Sergio Perez almost takes out his teammate (100:04)Chinese Grand Prix Closing thoughts (101:16)Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GP’s officially postponed, likely cancelled; what does F1 do about Qatar and Abu Dhabi? (102:46)A yearly rant about F1 Academy’s lack of career progression for their drivers (120:33)

Graham and Luke return to review the first round of F1 2026, and...well, maybe it's closer than we think? This week we talk:Mercedes live up to favourites tag, but Ferrari give them good run for money…before strategy fumble (1:37)Ollie Bearman, the class of the midfield; Ocon unlucky not to score points (29:25)Arvid Lindblad stars in debut weekend; early setback for Lawson (33:45)Bortoleto scores debut points for Audi; unfortunate DNS for Hulk (39:39)Gasly and Ocon refuse to grow up (44:37)A great Alonso start as good as it gets for Aston (50:25)Perez and Cadillac finish the race; rivalry with Lawson re-ignites (53:04)Norris’ and Verstappen’s weekends analysed (55:50)Hadjar undone by reliability (64:39)Piastri’s pre-race crash (67:31)Disappointing weekend for Williams and Colapinto, other than his quick reactions (71:51)More light shed on Aston/Honda struggles(76:55)Drivers share their displeasure of the new F1 (87:15)Chinese GP Preview (105:16)

Better late than never! Graham and Luke return to preview everything relating to F1 2026! From the new regulations, talking points at the front of the grid, to the midfield, and beyond! We look at the dynamics all the way up and down the grid, the bigger picture, and predicting the 2026/2027 silly season!