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Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
Tiff returns from a glorious weekend racing at Goodwood while I’ve been mixing it with the biker boys in Italy.
There was the usual carnage in Greece where the rally stars faced the arduous terrain of the Acropolis Rally.
The World Superbikes were in France – and Toprak Razgatlioglu didn’t win a single race!
The NASCAR stars began their play-offs in Atlanta with a bang as favourite Kyle Larson hammers the wall.
While back home a British GT win at Donnington for the father and son team of Rob and Ricky Collard puts them in touching distance of taking the title.
On The Grid today … An amazing weekend of nail-biting finishes whether it was F1, F2 or F3 at Monza, World Sportscars in America, Indycar, or NASCAR the winning margins were close. Surprisingly the least exciting race was in MotoGP – but the result was still something rather special!! In the news … Kimi Antonelli confirmed for Merecedes next year but started his F1 career with a bang While Sargeant is dropped by Williams and Franco Colapinto is his surprise replacement.
In this week's episode of On the Grid, your global motrosport podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, we dive into a thrilling weekend of motorsport action from across the globe! We break down the latest results from Formula 1 - with a second win from Lando Norris, plus F1 Academy in Holland, the drama of IndyCar, IndyNXT, and NASCAR in America, and wrap things up with the BTCC and BSB action back home. But first, the latest breaking news: Jack Doohan’s promotion at Alpine Logan Sargeant’s uncertain future in F1 Kimi Antonelli’s FP1 debut at Monza Liam Lawson locked in for 2024 – who’s losing their seat? Speculation on the future of Perez or Ricciardo – could Sauber replace Bottas? Tune in for all the hottest motorsport updates!
In Austria the head-to-head MotoGP Ducati battle raged on. In America there was drama aplenty from both Indycar, Indycar NXT and NASCAR. While Down Under the Supercars didn’t disappoint! But first the News … And an apology to the Probite British Rally Championship for not including them in last week’s show as Chris Ingram … Not a lot of news from the F1 teams on their summer break as the last few seats await a driver – unless Red Bull implodes! While at MotoGP it’s a frantic merry go round of riders swapping saddles …
The best motorsport entertainment anywhere in the world last weekend was in the United Kingdom with BSB and BTCC British Super Bikes headed to Thruxton, whilst the British Touring Cars were north of the border at Knockhill, Scotland. While WSB records were broken in Portugal and a very dull NASCAR race exploded into controversy on the very last lap But before we go there, there was some epic rallying going on in Iceland where Paul joined the Defender Series for their gruelling Iceland Hill Rally!
Thrilling Motorsport Action From This Weekend, including World Rally Championships in Finland, MotoGP at Silverstone, and Sportscars at Road America The World Rally Championship (WRC) roars into Finland this weekend, promising high-speed action and breathtaking scenery. Known for its fast gravel roads and iconic jumps, the Finnish rally is a favourite among drivers and fans alike. This year's event will sees top contenders like Sébastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans, and Kalle Rovanperä battling it out for supremacy. Finland's challenging terrain demands precision and skill, making it a true test for even the most experienced drivers. Fans can look forward to witnessing heart-stopping moments as cars fly through the air and navigate the forested stages at breakneck speeds. Keep an eye on local hero Rovanperä, who will be aiming to capitalize on home advantage. The historic Silverstone Circuit in the UK hosts the MotoGP World Championship. Known for its fast straights and challenging corners, Silverstone is a track that tests the limits of both riders and machines. With the championship battle heating up, every race is crucial for the title contenders. Reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia will be looking to extend his lead, while rivals like Fabio Quartararo and Marc Márquez will be eager to close the gap. Silverstone's unpredictable weather could play a crucial role, adding an extra layer of excitement to the proceedings. MotoGP fans can expect thrilling overtakes, strategic battles, and edge-of-the-seat drama throughout the weekend. The scenic and challenging Road America circuit in Wisconsin will be the battleground for the latest round of sportscar racing. Road America is a favourite among drivers and teams, but did this weekend's race bring the excitment? Top teams from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will be competing, including the likes of Acura, Cadillac, and Porsche. With a diverse grid featuring prototypes and GT cars, fans can expect a thrilling race with plenty of action and drama. Key drivers to watch include Ricky Taylor, Kevin Magnussen, and Laurens Vanthoor, all of whom will be pushing hard for victory. Whether you're a fan of rally cars flying through forests, MotoGP bikes carving through Silverstone, or sportscars battling it out at Road America, this weekend has something for every motorsport enthusiast. Make sure to tune in and catch all the high-octane action as the world's best drivers and riders compete for glory. For the latest updates, live timings, and in-depth analysis, stay connected!
On The Grid, your global motorsport roundup with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman. We look back at the headlines in Hungary where Oscar Piastri took his maiden F1 win to join fellow Australian's, Daniel Ricciardo, Mark Webber, Jack Brabham and Alan Jones on the top step of the podium. But was the headline about McLaren's strategy and drover orders, of the petulance of Max Verstappen towards his team and in particular his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase. Has Lando Norris become too big for hit boots? Did Lewis or Max deserve a penalty for their crash together? Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä cruises to victory in Latvia in WRC but should the draw be different in terms of the road sweeping? There was a huge crash in Toronto for Indycar on the amazing city circuit. Kyle Larson kisses the Indianapolis bricks at what he thinks is the most important race in the world, which begs the question... What is the most famous motor race in the world? Monaco / Le Mans / Indy 500 / Or something else? Superbike sweeps for Razgatlioglu and Vickers in WSB And Wehrlein takes electrifying title in Formula E in London for Porsche, with an unhappy Jaguar team.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we cover the glorious weekend of Goodwood Festival of Speed. Plus, WEC in Brazil, Indycar in IOWA, Superbikes and British GTs in the UK and Caterham too!
First, we have news on Adrian Newey! With rumours linking him to moves into McLaren and Aston Martin. Has the Ferrari deal been taken off the table? Elsewhere in F1, we have gossip on which drivers are keeping or losing their seats!
Paul was attending the glorious Festival of Speed in Chichester in the UK, where all the supercar brands were there, and lots of new models being released!
The World Endurance Championship was taking place at the Sao Paolo circuit in Brazil, where Toyota dominated the race.In Indycar, the drivers were racing at IOWA, and following a wonderful qualifying, Alex Palou brought home the win, followed by Will Power and Pato O'Ward in 2nd and 3rd place.
Ryan Blaney was the Winner in NASCAR, who were racing at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu cleaned up in the Superbikes at Donington Park.
Lamborghini's dominated Snetterton with the British GT.
Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of the epic motorsport event from around the World.
This week, we have a brilliant Formula 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone, a dramatic MotoGP in Germany, a tense Indycar race in Ohio, NASCAR racing in Ohio, Aussie Supercars, plus Superbikes at Snetterton.
In the Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton was triumphant once again at the British GP, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris taking the other two podium places.
The battle of the Ducatis continued with MotoGP in Germany, where Francesco Bagnaia took the win after the leader dropped his Ducati onto the track.
Indycar was back in mid-Ohio, where Pato O’Ward fended off Alex Palou, taking the win after an intense dual.
NASCAR were racing in a wet and windy city of Chicago, where Alex Bowman took the win.
Storm Stacey then created a wet front at Snetterton with the Superbikes, making it so bad that the race was actually stopped half way through!
Next week, we have the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, plus World Endurance Championships are back, Indycar, IMSA, NASCAR and World Superbikes at Donington Park!
On The Grid today … Mad Max is back!! We look at all the analysis of a controversial Austrian Grand Prix and celebrate British winners in F1, F2 and F3. Plus MotoGP from Holland where there was more Dutch disappointment. World Rally Championship with another win for the part timers. An Aston Martin win at Spa 24 Hours. And a wild ride for the NASCAR boys in Nashville. It all looked like another weekend of plain sailing for Max Verstappen and Red Bull after he took pole for the Sprint race and cruised to an easy win before setting a stunning pole position time for the Grand Prix, a staggering 0.4 seconds faster than Lando Norris. Another Red Bull Ring bore looked on the cards until things slowly started to unravel …
On The Grid today we look back at a weekend full of tension at Barcelona but not a lot of racing along with the F2, F3 and F1 Academy news. Plus, an awful lot of racing as the Indycars pounded round the dramatic Laguna Seca Raceway Rain delays for both IMSA sportscars and the NASCAR boys who, wait for it, for the first time, raced on an oval with wet tyres! And we come home for a lovely weekend in the sunshine as the Touring Cars entertain at Oulton where the bodywork controversy rolls on … But first the news. The F1 seat saga rolls on as Alpine now emerge as a third choice for Sainz. While Sauber academy man Theo Pourchaire goes through more heartbreak and the Japanese Superformula becomes an all-Japanese affair.
On The Grid today we look back at a weekend that was all about sportscars! From big sportscars at Le Mans to little ones at Silverstone with Superbikes from Italy and BSB in Scotland. Plus Supercars from down under and an entertaining debut for NASCAR at the Iowa Speedway. Le Mans had awful weather Meanwhile the Caterham crew congregated at Silverstone! But first, in the news the FIA decide to bend the rules to allow a 17 year old, who has yet to win an F2 race, to join the Grand Prix grid – when they wouldn’t do it for a 22 year old with 6 Indy Lights wins and 7 Indycar wins, plus our man, Fast Freddie Slater gets another hattrick in F4!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of Motorsport events from around the World! In this episode, Tiff and Paul discuss the epic Formula 1 race in Canada, where Max Verstappen had a difficult race, but ultimately cruised to victory. Plus, nephew of Joey Dunlop, Michael Dunlop breaks his uncle's lap record at the Isle of Man TT. Jake Hill at BTCC in Thruxton, plus plenty to discuss on the upcoming 2026 regulations in F1, as the musical chair games begin! In the US, Jamie Chadwick is making the headlines with her maiden Indycar victory. We hope you enjoy the episode!
On The Grid today we look back at a weekend with just two mainstream racing fixtures – but also two devoted fan favourites! We go from the glorious Mugello circuit for MotoGP to the somewhat scruffy streets of Detroit for Indycar and IMSA. While the rally world concentrated on the WRC in Sardinia and devoted fans in their thousands either headed to their meccas at the Nürburgring for the 24 Hours or the Isle of Man for the TT races. And, of course there was a NASCAR race. But before all that we turn to golf … yes golf!! Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
On the Gird podcast bringing you the latest and greatest motorsport news from around the world. With no F1 last weekend so where was the most exciting motorsport to be found? There was World Championship rallying, World Sportscars, Formula E and MotoGP plus Indycars at Indianapolis, BTCC at Brands Hatch, and there’s always NASCAR – but which was he most entertaining? In the news Steiner is suing Haas and Haas is suing Steiner. Adrian Newey was racing a Lotus 49 at Monaco Max not happy with Super Licence system Liberty wants more ‘special’ venues, but they’ll have to put the hosting fees up – which could say bye bye to Spa, Barcelona, Hungary, Brazil And Abbie Pulling becomes the first female to win in F4, but was it justified? Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
This week with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman on, On The Grid, the global motorsport podcast, the big headlines all come from the USA. And from one high octane motorsport to another, as Lando Norris finally gets his first Grand Prix win in Miami … … we look at the the closest ever NASCAR finish in Kansas. While, back in the UK, the ‘Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe’ visited Brands Hatch - and the British Superbikes headed to Oulton Park. And in the news, Adrian Newey finally confirmed all the rumours and announced his departure from Red Bull and Fernando Alonso pretty much accused the FIA stewards of being racist! Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
On The Grid today we look back on a weekend packed with motorsport entertainment and excitement from around the world, plus all of the news and gossip from the various paddocks! The prospect of a Max move to Mercedes grows and it seems like Adrian Newey will be moving to Ferrari. From a drama filled Indycar race at Barber Motorsport Park – where the Penske scandal was still hot news and Georgina was one of the stars of the show! To Spain where the MotoGP stars were at their brilliant best! Monaco and more Formula E front wing smashing as the Peloton pack jostled for position. Back home where British GT at Silverstone and BTCC at Donnington Park put on great shows in a rain affected weekend. And back to the States for a NASCAR Dover duel between Dirty Den and cuddly Kyle. Oh, and not forgetting the world’s first Autonomous Racing League race at Yas Marina Abu Dhabi – which was actually very forgettable!! And Paul was either sitting on a boat in Monaco or beside World Rally stars in Italy!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman give us a look back on a packed week of Motorsport! From the Formula 1 in China, to World Sports cars in Italy, WRC in Croatia, Indycar and IMSA in Long Beach, British Superbikes in Spain and World Superbikes in Holland, plus Talladega with NASCAR!
This week, in our Formula 1 gossip, Christian Horner denies the claims from Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff about the possibility of Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes.
Meanwhile, the Red Bull scandal continues! Is it being brushed under the carpet?
Formula 1 were racing in China, where McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton locked out the front row for the Sprint Race. Red Bull's Max Verstappen came through to win both the sprint and the grand prix race.
The second round of the World Endurance Championship took place at Imola, where 19 hypercars were racing. With multiple weather changes, the rain created yellow flags and safety cars, bunching the pack of cars together.
In Croatia, 8 of the WRC cars were sending their cars across the terrain.
Cadillac took 1st and 2nd at IMSA in California, where we also had Indycar on the Sunday in Long Beach.
World Superbikes were racing in Holland, where Toprak Razgatlioglu stole the show again with an excellent story towards the end of the race.
British Superbikes were racing in Navarro in Spain, where the Ducati bikes have a new sponsor. It was the Yamaha bikes that pulled through, finishing in the top 3, with Vickers finishing in 1st place.
Finally, we had NASCAR in Talladega, where Tyler Reddick brought home the win in his Toyota.
Next weekend, we have MotoGP in Spain. Indycar is back for another race, plus NASCAR at Dover Bowl. Formula E are racing in Monaco, plus the British Touring Cars are back racing at Donington! The British GT are also racing at Silverstone.
On Lovecars On the Grid global motorsport podcast this week we look back at a weekend when once again the MotoGP boys were the greatest entertainers! The Formula Es were the most confusing. The NASCARs had the most crashes. The British Rally Championship was the wettest. The Caterham's kicked off at Snetterton. And Goodwood was of course the most glorious! But, before all that, the F1 talk is all about Alonso signing for Aston Martin and the 2026 rules getting ever more confusing …
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Motorsport podcast! Our presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back to bring us another motorsport roundup!
This week, it was another Max Verstappen masterclass at Formula 1 in Japan. There's World GT at Paul Ricard and NASCAR at Martinsville!
In Formula 1, we had lots of overtakes at the Japan Grand Prix, where most of the talk is around where driver's are heading next season! We had a Redbull top two lockout, followed by the two Ferrari drivers in 3rd and 4th place. What was your highlight of the race?
Tiff talks about his favourite race track corners! After all of his laps at Thruxton, should there be a corner named after Tiff Needell?
Paul Ricard saw the Fanatec World GT for a 3 hour race. Dan Harper led the BMW Winning team, with 8 different manufacturers in the top 10.
Elsewhere, Liberty Media have bought MotoGP! Will we see a change in the MotoGP format going forwards?
NASCAR had an average race at Martinsville, where it was the 40th Anniversary of the Hendrick Motorsport team, who ended up finishing in all podium places, for a fantastic weekend for the team!
The Caterham Academy kicked off for the Sprint in Curborough, with their new Media driver, Sam Parker.
Next weekend, the first full race for Caterham takes place at Snetterton, whilst Formula E is racing at Misano in Italy. MotoGP is back is at COTA in America, British Rally Championship begins in Wales, but there's also Goodwood Members Meeting too!
On the Grid this week we try to work out who’s going where in the F1 seat lottery, with the big questions being around Carlos and Max (and even Adrian!). Alpine - seems likely the French pair will stay together Pierre Gasly Esteban Ocon Aston Martin - could be big changes Fernando Alonso Lance Stroll Ferrari - we know Lewis and Charles are in the il Cavallino hot seats Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Haas - surly it's time to say goodbye to Hulk and Mag? Nico Hulkenberg Kevin Magnussen McLaren - the brightest pair on the grid? Lando Norris Oscar Piastri Mercedes - who will take Lewis' seat? Lewis Hamilton George Russell Red Bull - Is Perzez out? Max too? Who knows! Sergio Perez Max Verstappen Sauber - Bottas gets the boot? Valtteri Bottas Zhou Guanyu VCARB - Must be time for Ricciardo to hang up his shoeys? Daniel Ricciardo Yuki Tsunoda Williams - Albon maybe deserves a bigger shot. Will he end up at Mercedes? Alex Albon Logan Sargeant We head to Japan where Formula E finally made its debut. Maserati MSG Racing's Maximilian Guenther overcame polesitter Oliver Rowland (Nissan) to take a the chequered flag first in the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix on Formula E's first visit to Japan - making it five different winners from the opening five races in Season 10 To Kenya and the always tough test of the WRC Safari Rally where Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen clinched their second victory at the event, repeating their 2022 triumph. This win was solidified through an outstanding display on the rally's first full day, Friday, where they dominated by being the quickest in each of the six stages, securing a lead of nearly one minute. To America where’s there’s always a NASCAR race to keep you happy. And back home where the Easter holiday brought out half a dozen race meetings all over the country with the highlight being the British GTs at Oulton Park where the GB4 support race saw a 17 British girl win on her single seater debut. Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from the past week! This week, we have had lots of racing, from Formula 1 in Austrailia, to Formula 2 and Formula 3, followed by MotoGP at the Algarve Melbourne saw an amazing weekend for Formula 1, where World Champion Max Verstappen was forced to retire following an issue with his car. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton also suffered a retirement as a result of engine failure. His team mate, George Russell had an accident in the closing moments of the race. In the end, it was Carlos Sainz, who was back from his appendix surgery, who took the win in his Ferrari, followed closely by his team mate Charles LeClerc. Spanish racers cleaned up in MotoGP taking place in the Algarve, with a Spanish 1,2,3 on the podium for the Sprint race. In the Grand Prix, Jorge Martin took the win on his Ducati. In Barcelona, we had Superbikes with a sensational race, with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu taking the win. Then we had NASCAR at the Circuit of Americas, where William Byron managed to take the win in his Chevrolet. Next weekend, we have WRC back, NASCAR at Richmond oval and British GT is back at Oulton Park over the Easter weekend. Enjoy your Easter everyone!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Our global motorsport roundup is back, and Tiff and Paul are on their travels, so sorry we are late this week! Paul and Tiff discuss the great Ollie Bearman story at the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Indycar, Superformula in Japan, NASCAR and more!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, with our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, who bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World.
This week, we have news on Formula 1 and Christian Horner, In Formula 1, the rumours surrounding Christian Horner at Red Bull continue, will he leave Red Bull? Who could replace him? We have Gunther Steiner who left Haas under shares within the company, Helmut Marko says he still could give something to the Formula 1 Constructors Championship, who do you think could replace Horner?
In NASCAR, we had the most exciting race in Atlanta. With lots of crashes, with just 6 cars not being involved in an accident, with cars up to 4 wide in some of the turns. Reigning Champion Ryan Blaney took second place as Daniel Suárez came through in his Chevrolet to take his second win in 254 starts in NASCAR. The series is off to Las Vegas next!
The Bathurst saw Aussie Supercars, where reigning Champion, Brodie Kostecki wasn't racing, as he'd fallen out with is team for unknown reasons in the supercars opening race of the season.
World Superbikes also kicked off at Philip Island. Normally, we're used to seeing Alvaro Bautista win in the Superbikes, however his team mate, Andrea Locatelli took his first win in the World Superbikes series.
Should we get Tiff Needell to do a series race this year? What race series should Tiff enter?
We've seen this season's Formula 1 drivers testing. Will Red Bull continue to dominate the season? Ferrari's drivers of LeClerc and Sainz were fastest, but which team will lead the season this year?
Elsewhere in Formula 1 news, there's rumours that Audi are pulling out! Since we've had the news of a new team joining the sport, it looks like there's been a few staff changing, resulting in the team looking for pull out.
We have lots of motorsport to look forward to, as Formula 2, Formula 3 and World Endurance Championship all return to racing in the coming weeks. What are you most looking forward to?
Plenty of racing and rallying from around the world to talk about with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman on this week's On the Grid motorsport podcast including... Some F1 news to catch up on - with Red Bull's Christian Horner in hot water. But first news of our very On the Road Prime Video launch!! Should be starting with Daytona 500 but it hasn’t started yet - it was rained off and back on Monday. WRC went snow ploughing in Sweden, not Finland! Bathurst 12 hours that started in the dark and gave us a stunning spectacle Young driver single seaters winter championships are decided And Extreme-E were having fun in Saudi Arabia Next week F1 tests in Bahrain, MotoGP test in Qatar WSB race in Australia and NASCAR go to Atlanta if the rain has stopped! Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman discuss which Formula 1 team, isn't the most successful... but the HAPPIEST!
Plus the 2024 F1 driver line-up confirmed, WRC world continues a game of musical chairs, Autosport young driver winner announced, together with best international driver and the international season ends with Extreme-E in Chile. On the Grid motorsport Podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman
On this weeks On the Grid podcast, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman talk about the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. Will it be a flop or a success and is it all in the name of racing or entertainment?Will it be another Max Verstappen cruise to victory, or will the uncertainty of the tyres, track and conditions give us some surprise results?Also we go to Malaysia for MotoGP, Moto 2 and Moto 3 action and then to a wet Anglesey for the annual Race of Remembrance where Williams Automobiles took a well deserved victory with Caterhams coming in 1, 2 and 3. Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
2024 F1 driver line-up confirmed. WRC world continues a game of musical chairs Autosport young driver winner announced,together with best international driver. The international season ends with Xtreme in ChileAnd we decide the top ten of F1 teams in the order of the Happiest place to be!! On the Grid motorsport Podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman
It wa the finale for both the Formula 1 season together with F2, MotoGP, Moto 2 and Moto 3 with action from Abu Dhabi, Valencia, down under for Aussie supercars, and an epic weekend at Bushy Park in Barbados for Caterham's 270, 310 and 420's
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman take a look at the weekly activity around the world of motorsport, starting with the much anticipated and highly controversial Las Vegas Grand Prix, heading to Japan for the World Rally Championships, Macu for MotoGP and much more. Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another week's worth of motorsport events!
This week, we have Formula 1 in Brazil, WEC in Bahrain, plus a nail biting end to the NASCAR season!
In Formula 1, the future of the Sprint race is in question, with many people questioning it's existence going forwards. We had Charles LeClerc crashing in the formation lap, and lots of action throughout the race! With a close battle between Red Bull's Max Verstappen, and McLaren's Lando Norris. Verstappen managed to pip the British driver to the win in the end. Elsewhere, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was battling Red Bull's Sergio Perez right up to the end of the race, with Alonso clinching that third place on the grid. With three races to go, we head to Las Vegas next weekend!
World Endurance Championships showed real quality in Bahrain, with an 8 hour race. With 12 LMP1 cars, Toyota claimed a dominant Win for the Championship finale, with drivers Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa.
From one season finale to another. We had the Grand Finale of the NASCAR season. With Kyle Larson closing in for the win, he was pipped to becoming champion by rival driver, Ryan Blaney in his Penske Ford.
Next weekend, we have MotoGP in Malaysia!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
We have a busy week this week, from Formula 1 in Mexico, to WRC in Czech Republic, World Superbikes in Jerez, plus SuperFormula in Japan, MotoGP in Thailand, Aussie Supercars and NASCAR!
Firstly, we wish Tiff Needell a very happy 72nd Birthday!
The Mexico Grand Prix was a spectacle that left fans at the edge of their seats. In a nail-biting race, Verstappen emerged victorious.
The WRC rally in the Czech Republic was a challenging test for the world's top rally drivers.
In World, Superbikes, Alvaro Bautista took victory in a shortened Superpole race in Jerez, Spain.
The Thailand Grand Prix in Buriram delivered intense battles and unforgettable moments. Jorge Martin, the rising star of MotoGP, clinched victory in an action-packed race.
In the heart of Virginia, NASCAR fans were treated to an exhilarating race at the Virginia 500. The short track at Martinsville Speedway produced intense competition.
Paul was also racing in a Endurance race in the EnduroKa at Brands Hatch too! An 8 hour long race with Vbox Motorsport, and was 60 laps off the leaders?
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! This week, we discuss IMSA in the USA, BSB at Brands Hatch, the Indonesian GP, plus NASCAR! The British Superbikes series made its thrilling return to the iconic Brands Hatch circuit, providing fans with a weekend of breathtaking racing action. The event featured nail-biting battles, unexpected turns, and some standout performances. Road Atlanta witnessed another spectacular year of IMSA racing in 2023. The event showcased the finest endurance racing on the North American circuit, with a multitude of teams and drivers vying for supremacy. Moto GP enthusiasts were treated to an extraordinary event at the stunning Mandalika International Street Circuit in Indonesia. This new addition to the Moto GP calendar quickly became a fan favorite, offering a unique and challenging track. Las Vegas Speedway once again played host to the thunderous roar of NASCAR engines. The event drew huge crowds and delivered non-stop excitement.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast! Where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
Paul is still away at his TOP SECRET location, and is proud to announce that he is participating in the Brands Hatch Indy KA 500 EnduroKa team for the final round at Brands Hatch on the 28th and 29th October.
Elsewhere, we of course have the Formula 1 in Qatar, the Bathurst 100 in Australia, NASCAR in the US and back home in the UK for the BTCC Finale at Brands Hatch!
In Qatar, we saw Max Verstappen win the Formula 1 World Championship yet again, following a crash between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in the Mercedes'.
For fans of endurance racing, the Bathurst 1000 in Australia is a highlight. Held at the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit, this 1000-kilometer race is known for its challenging layout and unpredictable weather conditions.
The NASCAR playoffs continued in Charlotte. Kyle Larsson had his position in jeopardy as he crashed and went to the back of the grid, but managed to come back from 40th place to 7th!
Back home, we had the Finale of the British Touring Cars Championship in Brands Hatch, where Ash Sutton claimed another Championship victory. Is he the best BTCC driver ever?
Next week, we have British Superbikes at Brands Hatch for the Championship finale. MotoGP are in Indonesia, IMSA are at their Petit Le Mans Race, with Jenson Button racing. Plus, NASCAR are in Las Vegas as they go down to the final four drivers.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! We have to apologise for being a few days late this week, as both of our presenters have had other commitments! We also tried to go live, but Paul's internet connection let us down! This week, we look at WRC, Moto GP in Japan, WSB in Portugal, BSB in Donington Park, plus lots to look forward to! The 2023 World Rally Championship showcased some of the most intense rallying action in recent memory. With the world's top rally drivers battling it out across a series of challenging terrains, it was a season that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Japan played host to an unforgettable MotoGP event, where the world's best motorcycle racers vied for supremacy. Portugal's World Superbike event was nothing short of a spectacle, with riders pushing their superbikes to the limits. Donington Park played host to the British Superbike Championship, featuring fierce competition among the UK's top riders.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! We have lots to discuss this week, from Red Bull's Constructors Championship win in Formula 1, to crashes in MotoGP in India! Plus World Superbikes in Spain, NASCAR in Texas, BTCC at Silverstone and lots more! The Land of the Rising Sun played host to a Formula 1 showdown that had fans at the edge of their seats. The Japanese Grand Prix, held at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, delivered high-speed action and drama. India, known for its passionate motorcycle culture, witnessed the exhilarating spectacle of MotoGP. The Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida served as the battleground for the world's top motorcycle riders. Spain's Aragón circuit provided the backdrop for a thrilling World Superbike Championship race. The competition was fierce, with riders pushing their bikes to the limit on the challenging track. Everything is bigger in Texas, including the NASCAR action. The Texas Motor Speedway hosted a spectacular NASCAR event that had fans on their feet. The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) made its annual stop at the historic Silverstone Circuit, treating fans to a fantastic day of touring car action.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
This week, Red Bull's winning steak has been broken in F1 in Singapore! We have the NASCAR final 12, Porsche Win in IMSA at Indianapolis, plus more Chevrolet triumphs in Australia, British Superbikes and Extreme E in Sardinia!
The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, held on the dazzling Marina Bay Street Circuit, lived up to its reputation for excitement and drama. With Red Bull's knocked off the top spot, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz brought home the win for Ferrari, with British drivers, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton finishing in 2nd and 3rd place, after Mercedes driver, George Russell crashed out of 2nd place on the final lap.
Bristol Motor Speedway, known as "The Last Great Colosseum," witnessed NASCAR's best competing in the high-banked short track. The race was a rollercoaster of emotions for drivers and fans alike.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway played host to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, bringing together some of the finest sports car drivers from around the world. The thrilling contest showcased breathtaking battles for the lead in multiple classes.
The British Superbike Championship roared into Oulton Park, delivering edge-of-the-seat action for motorcycle racing enthusiasts.
Extreme E, the off-road electric racing series, brought its unique brand of motorsport to the picturesque island of Sardinia. This championship, focused on raising environmental awareness, combines thrilling racing with a commitment to sustainability.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! The Fuji Speedway in Japan plays host to the World Endurance Championships, an event that combines high-speed racing with endurance tests for both drivers and machines. The World Rally Championship (WRC) takes a captivating twist as it ventures into the picturesque landscapes of Greece. With its challenging terrain and breathtaking views. Laguna Seca, located in California, is home to the legendary Indycar race. The undulating circuit, known for the Corkscrew turn, provides a thrilling spectacle that draws motorsport enthusiasts Worldwide. NASCAR's Hollywood Casino 500, held at the Kansas Speedway, offers high-speed action, intense competition, and strategic racing. Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in San Marino welcomes the exhilarating MotoGP race, where motorcycle racers push the limits of speed and skill.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
This week, we're a day late unfortunately! We have a jam packed list to talk you through, from Formula 1, F2 and F2, to Moto GP in Spain, Indycar and more!
Firstly, we pay our respects to Paul Bird. Our thoughts are with Paul's family and friends.
In Formula 1, we've had the results of the 2022 cost cap, and reassuringly, all teams managed to stay under the F1 cost cap, even Red Bull! Elsewhere in F1, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz had his Richard Mille watch stolen, and was involved in a car chase to catch the thief! We've also seen the launch of the first Hydrogen powered racing series!
Monza, Italy, is known for its rich racing history, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix lived up to the hype this weekend. The event showcased fierce competition among the world's top drivers, and the weekend was marked by unexpected twists and turns.
The Spanish MotoGP at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya delivered its own brand of adrenaline-pumping action.
The Indycar series delivered another thrilling chapter in the world of American open-wheel racing.
This week On the Grid, your global motorsport podcast and one-stop destination for all things racing! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of motorsports as we bring you an exhilarating blend of in-depth coverage and captivating insights.Unless you're Max Verstappen and you've just won your ninth in a row race of the season, for the rest of the pack there have been many twists and turns of the F1 season, where the iconic Zandvoort circuit brought excitement in terms of penty of rain, where every lap brings new excitement and challenges. From the roaring engines of NASCAR to the pulse-pounding action of BTCC at Donington, we've got your need for speed covered.Tiff has a difference in opinion with BTCC legends, Tim Harvey and Paul O'Neil. But what would YOU do to avoid the dreaded track limits scenario? But that's not all – we'll also take you behind the scenes of the heart-stopping battles in BSB, giving you an exclusive look at the grit, determination, and strategy that defines this captivating series. And let's not forget the high-speed intensity of IndyCar, where drivers push the limits for glory on the track.Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman break down each race, offering analysis, predictions, and post-race reviews that will leave you at the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned racing enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of motorsports, our podcast provides engaging content that resonates with all levels of fandom.Stay up-to-date with the latest news, discover driver stories that inspire, and get ready to experience the thrill of motorsports like never before. Subscribe, tune in, and fuel your passion for motorsport with On the Grid.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
The racing world was abuzz with excitement this past weekend as motorsport enthusiasts witnessed a series of high-octane events across different continents. From the Caterham Academy race at Snetterton in the UK to the MotoGP race in Austria, the SuperFormula event in Japan, and the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen in the United States, fans were treated to a spectacle of speed, skill, and drama.
The Caterham Academy race at the Snetterton circuit showcased the talents of emerging racing stars in the UK. The competitors, driving identical Caterham Seven 270R cars, battled it out on the challenging track, testing their mettle and determination. The race provided a platform for novices to enter the world of motorsport, and it didn't disappoint in delivering both close racing and moments of exhilaration.
Over in Austria, the Red Bull Ring witnessed the thunderous roars of MotoGP motorcycles as riders battled for supremacy on the asphalt. The race weekend was characterized by unpredictable weather conditions, adding an extra layer of challenge to the already demanding circuit.
Meanwhile, the land of the rising sun witnessed the SuperFormula event, where seasoned drivers pushed the limits of speed and precision at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. The event garnered attention from racing enthusiasts worldwide, as the drivers showcased their prowess in these high-performance single-seaters.
Across the ocean, the iconic Watkins Glen International hosted a gripping NASCAR race that had fans on the edge of their seats. The road course's twists and turns demanded precision and bravery from the drivers, and they delivered in spectacular fashion.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another motorsport update with a roundup of events from around the World!
The British Superbikes event held at the iconic Thruxton circuit showcased the perfect blend of skill and speed. With riders pushing the limits of their machines, the hairpin turns and sweeping straights of Thruxton provided an unforgettable spectacle. Top contenders battled for supremacy, maneuvering through the track's challenging sections with precision. The event not only thrilled the on-site attendees but also engaged a global audience of motorsport enthusiasts. In the end, it was Jason O'Halloran with the win.
The undulating tracks of Knockhill played host to the British Touring Cars championship, delivering edge-of-the-seat action to motorsport aficionados. The tight corners and rapid elevation changes demanded exceptional driving skills and strategic prowess from competitors. As racing icons vied for the championship title, the Knockhill event became a proving ground for both established and emerging talents in the touring car racing scene. MB Motorsport's Jake Hill had yet another win!
Indianapolis, known for its racing legacy, witnessed the thunderous roars of NASCAR machines. The high-speed oval racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway left spectators awe-inspired as drivers reached mind-boggling speeds on the straightaways, while skillfully navigating the challenges posed by the tight turns. Michael McDowell took the win at Indianapolis.
Indianapolis also played host to Indycar this weekend, where Alex Palou led the pack.
Welcome to Lovecars On The Grid Motorsport podcast, where Tiff Needell bring us a very special episode, announcing the WINNER of our British Superbikes Competition for Thruxton! We also cover Moto GP at Silverstone, Indycar at Nashville, WRC in Finland, IMSA and part of the NASCAR race as rain postponed the race to today! The iconic Silverstone Circuit played host to MotoGP, where riders from around the globe showcased their extraordinary skills and determination. This legendary track, known for its fast straights and challenging corners, set the stage for a breathtaking battle among the best riders in the world. The bustling city of Nashville witnessed a different kind of excitement as the IndyCar race took to the streets. The urban circuit posed unique challenges, combining high-speed straights with tight corners, demanding the utmost skill and concentration from the drivers. The dense forests and gravel roads of Finland provided the stage for the World Rally Championship (WRC) event. Renowned for its high-flying jumps and challenging terrain, Finland's WRC event is a true test of a driver's courage and car control.
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Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!
The Hungary F1 Grand Prix, held at the iconic Hungaroring, delivered a thrilling spectacle for fans around the world. With championship contenders battling for crucial points (behind Max Verstappen of course), the stakes were high. The star of qualifying was none other than Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton, who showcased his masterful skills, securing pole position. Max Verstappen overtook Hamilton during the race, securing yet another victory for Red Bull. With McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull's Sergio Perez completing the podium.
Over in the United States, the NASCAR CRC Brackleen 150 at a famous oval track attracted fans in droves. The drivers demonstrated their racing prowess on the high-speed circuit, pushing their machines to the limits. Denny Hamlin took yet another win this weekend.
The thrilling action wasn't limited to tarmac circuits alone; in Estonia, the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Rally Estonia showcased the precision and skill of rally drivers navigating treacherous terrain at astonishing speeds. Finish driver, Kalle Rovanpera took the win in Estonia.
The Brands Hatch Circuit in the UK reverberated with the roar of engines as the British Superbikes championship roared into action. Where we saw Tommy Bridewell take two wins on his Ducati.
Welcome to On the Grid, the global motorsport podcast, where we go around the globe to all the weekends action. From Red Bull's surprising decision to part ways with De Vries, to an Alpine reject's triumphant debut in the Indycar series, and the adoration of fans witnessing Valentino Rossi's GT World Challenge victory, plus we reveal the driver who crashed the priceless 1998 Le Mans winning Porsche GT1 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In an unexpected twist, Red Bull Racing, who own Scuderia AlphaTauri, have decided to part ways with their talented driver Nyck De Vries and replace him with stand-in driver and the fans favourite, Daniel Ricciardo. As one of the rising stars in Formula 1, De Vries had shown immense promise, but Red Bull are known for their no nonsense attitude. Would you have instated Ricciardo, or gone with Liam Lawson? In a fairytale story, an Alpine reject found redemption and success in the Indycar series. After being dropped from the Alpine F1 team, Christian Lundgaard secured a seat in the fiercely competitive Indycar championship with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and rewarded them with a spectacular victory. The legendary Valentino Rossi, hailed as the "Doctor" of MotoGP, etched his name in the annals of motorsport history once again. Competing in the GT World Challenge event at Misano, Rossi had the full support of his adoring fans. In a thrilling race the iconic rider secured a remarkable victory, much to the delight of his cheering Misano fans. The emotional scenes that followed the race exemplified the bond between Rossi and his passionate fanbase, a testament to his unrivalled status as a motorsport icon. The Imola World Superbikes event turned into a battle of giants as Razgatliogu and Bautista once again. The rivalry between the two riders intensified as they vied for supremacy on the legendary track. With hair-raising overtakes, breathtaking cornering, and a heart-stopping finish, the race showcased the very essence of World Superbikes. Fans were left in awe, appreciating the incredible skills of these two titans and eagerly anticipating the next chapter in their thrilling rivalry. Formula E races are sometimes known for lots of lifting and coasting, then an intense last few laps, and the Rome E-Prix was no exception. Amid chaotic scenes and carnage on the track after a multi car pileup, Jake Dennis displayed remarkable composure and skill to claim victory. The British motorsport festival at Goodwood witnessed some unexpected twists as rain played a significant role in the NASCAR races, with the Goodwood Festival of Speed begin cancelled on Saturday and NASCAR being cancelled on Sunday. It’s at FOS we reveal who the mystery driver of the 1998 Le Mans winning Porsche GT1 was. Which sadly was our very own Paul Woodman of Lovecars! Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman give us a roundup of events from the past week!
The iconic Silverstone Circuit played host to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, showcasing the pinnacle of automotive engineering and driving prowess. As the race unfolded, fans were treated to a captivating spectacle.
Max Verstappen battled McLaren's Lando Norris for the lead in the opening laps, but the Red Bull car was able to pull away, securing Verstappen his victory and winning this year's Championship comfortably.
Following a safety car, due to Kevin Magnussen's car braking down, Lando Norris found himself in a battle with Mercedes driven Lewis Hamilton, with the two British drivers taking 2nd and 3rd place.
As the Formula 1 race roared at Silverstone, motorcycle enthusiasts witnessed the exhilarating battles in the British Superbikes Championship. This premier motorcycle racing series showcased the skill and bravery of riders as they navigated the twists and turns of iconic British circuit in Snetterton.
Ducati rider, Tommy Bridewell had a spectacular weekend, taking the win in the Sprint Race, and in Race 2 and 3.Off-road motorsports enthusiasts were treated to the captivating Extreme E race in the scenic island of Sardinia. This innovative and eco-friendly championship showcased the power of electric SUVs in challenging terrains.
The Sardinia race saw intense competition as various teams battled for supremacy, but it was Team Rosberg Racing that took the win at the Island X-Prix.Across the Atlantic, NASCAR's high-octane action continued to enthral fans. In the 2023 season, drivers showcased their precision and bravery in a series of captivating races. William Byron took the win at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Welcome to On the Grid, your global motorsport podcast, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring you all the latest updates and exhilarating events from the world of racing. From the heart-pounding action of Formula 1, F2 and F3 in Austria to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Indycar and NASCAR in America, we'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we take you on a global motorsport journey that spans continents and captures the essence of speed, skill, and pure passion. Sadly amidst the roaring engines and screeching tires, we also take a moment to reflect on the somber moments that have shaken the motorsports community. Last week, we bid farewell to a legend in the industry, former Force India boss Bob Fearnley. His contribution to the sport and tireless efforts behind the scenes will forever be remembered. In another sad loss, we mourn the passing of Steve Neal, the beloved father of BTCC star Matt Neal. Steve's unwavering support and guidance played an instrumental role in shaping Matt's career, and his legacy lives on in the hearts of all motorsport enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the motorsports world was struck by tragedy once again at the iconic Spa circuit. During the Formula Regional support race, a tragic accident claimed the life of 18-year-old Dutchman Dilano van t'Hoff. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and the racing community as we collectively mourn this devastating loss. Amidst the highs and lows, we continue our journey, exploring the thrilling 24 Hour GTs race at Spa, where endurance and strategy meet in a battle for glory. Then, we return to the UK, where the Donington World Superbikes event pushes riders to their limits in a quest for victory. From triumphs to tribulations, our podcast encapsulates the multifaceted world of motorsports, offering an immersive experience that celebrates the resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit of those involved. Join us as we delve into the captivating stories, analyze thrilling races, and pay homage to the heroes and legends who have left an indelible mark on the racing world. Stay tuned for our in-depth discussions, insightful interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights that will transport you into the heart of motorsport. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, our podcast promises to deliver an engaging and comprehensive motorsport experience that will leave you hungry for more. So buckle up and get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the fast-paced world of motorsports, where triumph and tragedy intertwine to create a captivating tapestry of human endeavor and the pursuit of greatness. Welcome to our motorsport podcast, where the thrills never end.
Welcome to Lovecars On the Grid, the global motorsport podcast with Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell, as we dive into an adrenaline-fueled weekend of motor racing action where motorsport enthusiasts were treated to an array of exhilarating races across multiple continents. From MotoGP's prestigious event at Assen in Holland to the challenging WRC rally in Kenya, the IMSA sportscars, NASCAR, and Formula E battles in America, the progress of the F1 Academy at Zandvoort in Holland, and the riveting races at Silverstone featuring F4, Britcar, BEC, and Caterham championships The Cathedral of Speed, Assen, played host to a gripping round of the MotoGP championship. As riders battled for supremacy on the legendary Circuit, fans were treated to breathtaking overtakes and edge-of-the-seat action and finally a win for Britains Jake Denis! The World Rally Championship ventured into the rugged terrains of Kenya for a challenging event that tested drivers' skill and resilience. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes, competitors tackled treacherous off-road sections and showcased their mastery of high-speed rallying. It was Toyota top of the tree with Sébastien Ogier winning the epic African event ahead of team-mates Kalle Rovanperä, Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta. Across the pond, motorsport enthusiasts were spoiled for choice with a trio of thrilling events. The IMSA sportscars delivered high-speed battles, as renowned manufacturers and teams battled for supremacy on iconic American circuits. NASCAR showcased its captivating wheel-to-wheel racing, with drivers pushing their limits in a quest for victory and a win for the melon man. Formula E, the all-electric championship, impressed fans with its cutting-edge technology and fierce competition on urban street circuits, but is this real racing - or more "lift and coasting"? Returning to Holland, we shift our focus to the progress of the talented F1 Academy ladies at Zandvoort. These rising stars in the motorsport world demonstrated their skills as they honed their craft on the iconic Dutch circuit. Silverstone provided the stage for a captivating weekend of racing action. The F4 championship showcased the talents of young aspiring drivers, with wins for Coskun Irfan, Noah Lisle and James Piszcyk. While the Britcar championship captivated spectators with its endurance racing battles - and again - a very unlucky Jade Edwards, of BTCC fame - but the race was finally won by Alex Van Nederveen. The British Endurance Championship (BEC) pushed teams and drivers to their limits in grueling multi-hour races with 6 different classes, but an overall win for PB Racing in the R8 GT3, driven by Peter Erceg and Marcus Clutton. The Caterham championship thrilled fans with its intense battles on the GP track. Wins in Roadsport for Ed Cozzi and championship leader, Ben Timmons. It was a clean sweep in 270s with Fred Chiddicks sticking it on pole, and winning all 3 races. In 310s it was Germany 2-1 England - another win for Dominic Mansperger, also Harry Cook and Lars Hoffman.
On the Grid, the weekly motorsport roundup with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman. This week we check out F1 Thrills in Canada, Indycar Excitement in America, Supercars down under in Australia, Superformula Takes Japan, MotoGP Heats Up Germany, BTCC Thrills Britain, British GT and Superbikes Rock the UK - plus the ultimate Dan Ticktum post race radio message rant The weekend witnessed an action-packed showcase of motorsport excellence across various continents. From Formula 1's high-speed drama in Canada to Indycar's intense battles in America, Supercars' adrenaline-pumping action in Australia, Superformula's precision racing in Japan, MotoGP's thrilling encounters in Germany, BTCC's excitement in Britain, and the British GT and Superbikes electrifying the UK, let's dive into the standout moments from each event! The Formula 1 circus descended upon Montreal, Canada, for the highly anticipated Canadian Grand Prix. The iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve served as the battleground for intense wheel-to-wheel duels and strategic battles. Checo fans look away now! Across America, Indycar and Indy Lights unleashed their thrilling racing prowess. From the high-speed ovals to challenging road courses, the drivers displayed incredible skill and bravery, captivating fans with their wheel-to-wheel battles. Australian Intensity down under, the Supercars Championship ignited with its signature intensity. The Australian circuits reverberated with the thunderous roar of powerful machines as drivers pushed their limits in pursuit of victory. In Japan, the Superformula Championship showcased the perfect blend of speed and precision. Drivers navigated technically demanding circuits, executing precise maneuvers and thrilling overtakes. Germany played host to the heart-pounding MotoGP action as riders battled it out on two wheels. The Sachsenring circuit witnessed fearless displays of skill and bravery as the riders leaned into corners and fought for position. Our beloved touring car series, the BTCC, delivered another weekend of edge-of-your-seat excitement. The fiercely competitive grid showcased close-quarters racing, strategic maneuvers, and nail-biting overtakes. The British GT Championship tested teams and drivers in grueling endurance battles. The championship's multi-hour races pushed the limits of both machine and driver, combining skill, strategy, and teamwork for an enthralling spectacle. The British Superbikes series continued to thrill fans with its high-speed, two-wheeled action at Knockhill. The riders showcased their exceptional talent and bravery, carving through corners and battling for supremacy on the track. Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SR... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: / lovecarstv Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week. Motorsport enthusiasts around the world were treated to a series of exhilarating races in 2023. From the historic Le Mans 24 Hours to the daring Isle of Man TT, and the high-speed action of Moto GP at Mugello and NASCAR in California, the motorsport calendar was packed with unforgettable moments. The legendary Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race once again delivered an unforgettable spectacle. The 2023 edition witnessed fierce battles between some of the World's most prominent sports car manufacturers. The race showcased exceptional strategy, tireless teamwork, and remarkable driving skills. In the end, it was Team Ferrari that emerged victorious. Their exceptional performance throughout the race, combined with flawless pit stops and strategic manoeuvres, helped them clinch the title. Toyota and Cadillac rounded off the podium, showcasing the intense competition between the top contenders. Known as one of the most challenging motorcycle races in the world, the Isle of Man TT attracted fearless riders from across the globe. The 2023 edition was no exception, with riders pushing the limits of their abilities on the treacherous island circuit. In a closely contested battle, it was Peter Hickman who emerged as the victor of the senior race, with Dean Harrison in a close 2nd. Hickman showcased extraordinary skill, navigating the challenging course with precision and determination. His remarkable achievement further solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in motorcycle racing. Mugello Circuit in Italy played host to an electrifying round of the Moto GP championship. The 2023 race saw riders from different teams and nations battling for supremacy on the fast and technical track. In a thrilling race that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, it was Francesco Bagnaia who emerged victorious. The Italian rider showcased his exceptional talent, overtaking his rivals with breathtaking manoeuvres and maintaining a blistering pace until the checkered flag. The high-octane action of NASCAR reached new heights at the California Speedway. The 2023 race witnessed intense battles among the top drivers, as they raced at breakneck speeds around the oval track. In a captivating finish, it was Martin Truex Jr. who claimed the victory, showcasing his remarkable skill and car control. The race served as a testament to the sheer adrenaline and excitement that NASCAR consistently delivers.
Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid motorsport podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
Last week witnessed an electrifying lineup of motorsport events that left fans exhilarated and hungry for more. From the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix to the pulse-pounding action in Indycar, WRC, WEC, NASCAR, BTCC, and the legendary Isle of Man TT, the World of motorsport was buzzing with excitement.
The Spanish Grand Prix in the Formula 1 calendar took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes showcased his brilliance, battling Max Verstappen of Red Bull in a fiercely contested race. The event marked another chapter in the intense rivalry between the two drivers, setting the stage for an enthralling championship battle.
The Indycar Series delivered captivating races, with a race in Detroit. Alex Palou secured the win.
In the world of rally racing, the WRC Rally Italy-Sardinia kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Thierry Neuville displayed his expertise, navigating treacherous terrains and conquering challenging stages to secure the top spot. Neuville's victory not only showcased his exceptional driving skills but also propelled him closer to the top of the championship leaderboard. The race was a testament to the resilience and precision required to excel in the demanding world of rally racing.
The NASCAR Cup Series roared into action, with the Coca-Cola 600 capturing fans' attention. Kyle Busch continued his winning streak, claiming his second victory of the season and further cementing his status as a formidable contender. Busch's skilful manoeuvres and ability to navigate the high-speed oval circuits highlighted his prowess and solidified his place among the top drivers in NASCAR.The BTCC served up thrilling door-to-door battles at Thruxton Circuit. Reigning champion Ash Sutton demonstrated his mettle, clinching a dramatic victory in Race 3. Sutton's strategic moves and precise driving skills propelled him to the top, making a strong statement about his championship defence.
The iconic Isle of Man TT captivated motorcycle racing enthusiasts with its daring and challenging road circuit.
Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from around the World! The world of motorsport recently witnessed an adrenaline fuelled weekend with high-stakes racing events taking place simultaneously. From the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix to the thrilling Formula 2, Formula 3, and the iconic Indy 500, racing enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle of speed, skill, and strategic manoeuvres. The Monaco Grand Prix, known as the crown jewel of Formula 1, unfolded on the historic streets of Monte Carlo. The prestigious race drew global attention as the world's finest drivers battled for supremacy around the challenging circuit. In a truly nail-biting contest, let's take a look at the standout performers and the final results. Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, showcased incredible skill and nerves of steel to emerge victorious in the Monaco Grand Prix. The driver's exceptional car control and strategic decision-making helped secure a memorable win. Formula 2: Considered as the stepping stone to Formula 1, Formula 2 witnessed a talented field of young drivers competing in a series of thrilling races. Frederik Vesti, an emerging talent in the world of motorsport, showcased exceptional speed and racecraft to claim victory in the Formula 2 event. The driver's outstanding performance demonstrated their potential for a future Formula 1 career. Featuring promising young talents aiming to make their mark in the motorsport world, the Formula 3 championship delivered captivating races with emerging stars. Let's uncover the exciting results of the Formula 3 races. Gabriele Minì showcased remarkable driving skills and determination to secure victory in the Formula 3 event. The driver's consistent performance throughout the races highlighted their potential for a successful career in motorsport. Surprises and Unexpected Turns: The Formula 3 races witnessed surprises and unexpected turns, with talented drivers making their presence felt. The close competition and wheel-to-wheel battles left spectators in awe of the young stars' abilities. Across the pond, the United States witnessed the legendary Indy 500, an event etched in motorsport history. Let's explore the highlights of this iconic race and the memorable outcomes. Josef Newgarden, driving for Team Penske, emerged as the champion at the Indy 500, a feat celebrated by racing fans worldwide. The driver's exceptional speed and strategic pit-stop decisions proved pivotal in claiming victory.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport of events from the past week.
Formula 1 was sadly cancelled in Italy, due to flooding in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Our thoughts are with the families affected.
We had Indycar and NASCAR in America, Superformula in Japan, Supercars in Australia, the 24 hours of the Nurburgring, the Formula 1 academy, plus British Superbikes and BTCC at home in the UK!
Kicking off with Indycar at Indianopolis, where we had lots of drama. Felix Rosenqvist took the win, with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou in 2nd and 3rd place.
The NASCAR All Star race took place at North Wilkesboro, where Kyle Larson nabbed the $1 million prize.
Liam Lawson is leading the points in the 2023 Superformula Series in Japan. Could Lawson come into Formula 1 from here?
In Australia, we had the Supercars, where the Camaros had the podiums in all three races.
At the 24 hours of the Nurburgring, we had a non-German team winning for the first time in 23 years. Driver David Pittard brought the Ferrari over the line for the Winner.
Formula 1 Academy ladies were driving in Barcelona, where Lena Buhler took the win in Spain.
Snetterton saw the British Touring Car Championship racing this weekend. With huge, motorcycle curbs, Ash Sutton continues to run away with the championship in his Ford Focus ST, followed closely by Tom Ingram and Colin Turkington.
It was a Yamaha weekend at Donington Park for the British Superbikes, as Kyle Ryde won the sprint race and race 3, whilst Jason O'Halloran won the 2nd race.There was Caterham racing in Croft in the UK, as the Caterham Academy continues their Championship.
Silverstone also saw the Citroen C1 24 hour race, which was highly exciting! The last 13 minutes of the race saw contract between the top two drivers, resulting in drive through penalties, changing the result of the race.
Next weekend sees the return of the spectacular Monaco Grand Prix! NASCAR is at Charlotte and BTCC at Donington!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a motorsport roundup of events from around the World!
This week, we have Moto GP at Le Mans, WRC in Portugal, Indycar and NASCAR in the USA, plus Extreme E in Glenmuckloch.7 years ago, Max Verstappen had his maiden victory in Formula 1 in Barcelona, on his debut for Red Bull, at just 18 years old!
MotoGP were racing at LeMans, where we had an epic race, resulting in Marco Bezzecchi taking the win in the Grand Prix on his Ducati.
WRC were racing in Portugal. Toyota took the win with driver Kalle Rovanperä, with Hyundai taking the remaining podium places.
The Fanatec World Challenge Championship was racing at Brands Hatch in the UK.
Over in the US, we had both Indycar and a controversial NASCAR. Indycar were racing at Indianapolis, with a win for Alex Palou.
The controversial NASCAR race took place at the Darlington Raceway, where William Byron took the win in his Chevrolet.
Extreme E was racing at Glenmuckloch in Scotland, at a disused Coal Mine, where there was lots of crashes!
Next week, we have the first Formula 1 race in Europe! Plus, Super Formula in Japan, Supercars in Australia, NASCAR in the US and British Superbikes at Donington Park! At Croft circuit, Caterham Racing are back, too!
Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid motorsport podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another round up of motorsport events from the past week!
Today we look at where the best motorsport entertainment was in the USA and Britain. We had Formula 1, NASCAR, BTCC and British GT! Plus Paul was at Formula E and we have World Superbikes too!
F1 in Miami or NASCAR in Kansas? Max Verstappen went from a 9th place qualifying to winning the Miami Grand Prix, with his Red Bull team mate, Sergio Perez behind him in 2nd.
NASCAR was in Kansas City, where Denny Hamlin won in his Toyota.
We had BTCC at Brands Hatch, with Ash Sutton making lots of overtakes, taking 2nd place behind Jake Hill. Elsewhere in the UK, the British GT was taking place at the legendary Silverstone circuit.
Paul was unfortunately delayed in arriving in Monaco, after the Formula E race! But the action was on channel 4, with a win for Nick Cassidy and Envision Racing.
Alvaro Bautista won all three races in World Superbikes in Barcelona, with Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2nd place.
Also in Spain, was the Formula 1 Academy.We have Indycars to look forward to next weekend, along with WRC in Portugal, MotoGP at LeMans, IMSA at Laguna Seca, NASCAR at Darlington, plus the HydroPrix with Extreme E!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman!
This week, we have lots of action to report on, from Formula 1 in Azerbaijan, to WEC in Europe, Indylights and NASCAR in America, then to Australasia for Supercars, Superbikes back in the UK, plus Women's F1 in Austria!
Sergio Perez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of his team mate, Max Verstappen. We had the first Sprint Race in the season too. Red Bull brought the Formula 1 World Champion in just before a safety car was brought out. Who was your driver of the weekend? Let us know in the comments!
In Formula 2, we congratulate 19 year old British Driver, Oliver Bearman, who took the win in Baku.
The World Endurance Championship had a fantastic race at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. The win went to Mike Conway, Jose Maria Lopez and Kamui Kobayashi, who continue the unbeaten season for Toyota so far in 2023, with 1-2 finish.
There were two nasty crashes in the Sprint Race at MotoGP in Jerez, Spain. Francesco Bagnaia took yet another win on his Ducati, followed by South African rider, Brad Binder and Australian rider, Jack Miller on their KTM bikes.
Over on the other side of the World, we had Indycar at a beautiful track in Alabama, where ex-Formula 1 driver, Romain Grosjean took pole position, but was just beaten to 1st place by Scott McLaughlin.
NASCAR was sadly rained off this weekend, but is instead taking place today!
The Aussie Supercars were racing in Wanneroo. With the Camaros taking 1st and 2nd place in all three races.
British Superbikes are back at Oulton Park, and are still racing this bank holiday, too!
Next week, we have Formula 1 in Miami, Formula E in Monte Carlo, plus Superbikes in Barcelona, Formula 1 academy in Valencia, NASCAR in Kansas Speedway. In the UK, we have BTCC at Brands Hatch and British GT at Silverstone.
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week! We had quite a few events this weekend, from WEC in Croatia, BTCC in Donington Park, Formula E in Berlin. We've had a reshuffle in the Mercedes F1 garage, plus Silverstone are changing turn 1 after last year's crash with Zhou Guanyu. World Rally Championship of course had a cloud after the passing of Craig Breen in Croatia. Winners Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin paid tribute to the former driver. There was controversy as a co driver had hit seatbelt stuck under his HANS device. The British Touring cars were racing at a very wet Donington Park! After several clashes, and with some comparisons to Formula 1 driver, Max Verstappen, Ash Sutton took the win, followed by Daniel Rowbottom in 2nd place and Dan Cammish in 3rd place. Berlin saw the Formula E racing this weekend. We had climate activists at the race on Sunday, which was rather ironic, but the win went to Nick Cassidy of Envision Racing, whilst second place went to Jake Dennis and 3rd to Jean-Eric Vergne. The World Fanatec GT Challenge took place at Monaco, with a fantastic grid made up of lots of different cars. World Superbikes were in Holland, with Alvaro Bautista winning all three races, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea all continuing to dominate the season, but why is this? SuperFormula Japan was at Suzuka and NASCAR was at Talledega! Kyle Busch took the win, with Ryan Blaney pushing Bubba Wallace out of the way for 2nd place. We have a very hectic weekend ahead of us, with the first sprint race in Formula 1 2023 happening in Azerbaijan. Indycar are back racing at Birmingham road course. WEC are racing at Spa Francorchamps. MotoGP is also back in Spain, whilst the British Superbikes at Oulton Park and Aussie Supercars, and even the first weekend of the Formula 1 Academy at the Red Bull Ring! What will you be watching? Let us know in the comments!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Motorsport podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us the highlights from a jam packed week of motorsport from around the World! We start by paying our respects to Irish Rally Legend, Craig Breen, who sadly lost his life this week. Our very own Tiff Needell was driving at the Goodwood members meeting in a Ford Cortina. The World Endurance Championship was at Portimao in Portugal, with a win for Toyota, with Ferrari in 2nd place and Porsche in 3rd place. IMSA Sport cars were in Long Beach, which saw the first win for Porsche with the 963. Indycar were also racing at Long Beach, making for a fantastic weekend in California. Pat O'Ward made for a very late overtake attempt, which caused some controversy, but the win went to Kyle Kirkwood after achieving pole position for the race. We had action at the Circuit of the Americas with MotoGP. Spanish rider, Alex Rins won on his Honda, with Luca Marini in 2nd place on his Ducati. NASCAR was at Martinsville at a half mile track, where we had another win for Kyle Larson. Coming up next weekend, we have World Superbikes in Holland. Superformula is in Japan, plus NASCAR at Talledega, plus Formula E and BTCC are back!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport from the past week!
This week we have British GTs, British Superbikes, Japanese Superformula, NASCAR and more!
Tiff has fresh Formula 1 gossip, with a 4 week break until the next race in Baku, Azerbaijan!
The Japanese Superformula was getting geared up for a new season!
We had an exciting weekend in British GTs at Oulton Park. Jonny Adam from 2 Seas Motorsport secures his 100th win, while James Cottingham from DK Engineering earns his first victory in a thrilling wet/dry race at Oulton Park, making it a memorable moment for the Intelligent Money British GT Championship.
Ian Loggie and Jules Gounon emerge victorious in round two of the 2023 Intelligent Money British GT Championship at Oulton Park, overcoming a strong challenge from RAM Racing. Meanwhile, in the GT4 class, Ian Gough and Tom Wrigley of RACE LAB secure a debut win for their McLaren.
We also had British Superbikes racing at Silverstone, with Oulton Park coming next.
The 'dirt race' took place at Bristol Speedway for the NASCAR drivers. Christopher Bell, a self-proclaimed "dirt guy," won the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, the only NASCAR Cup Series race on dirt. Despite hard feelings between pole winner Kyle Larson and Ryan Preece boiling over, Bell held off Tyler Reddick to claim his first victory of the season and fifth of his career. With his experience on dirt, Bell navigated the half-mile track's two ends, which had different racing characteristics. Reddick, who won Stage 2, tried to catch up but paid the price with a pit stop at the second break and restarting 12th on Lap 151. Larson won 75-lap Stage 1 but angered Preece, who returned the favor in Turn 4. Austin Dillon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chase Briscoe, and Justin Haley rounded out the top six finishing positions, with drivers who have backgrounds in dirt-track racing. The Cup Series will head to Martinsville Speedway next.
Next week, we have Indycar at Long Beach, plus the IMSA Sports Cars at the same track. Moto GP is back at COTA. Tiff is also racing at the Goodwood Members Meeting!
Join us for another episode of On the Grid, the global motorsport roundup with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman. Kicking off with all the action from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix, where even the drivers were left bemused with a total of THREE red flags, the first time ever in F1 history! Are Liberty Media destroy the sport and focusing on entertainment before pure racing? In terms of the drivers, the guys discuss so many key moments including Perez's cockup in qualifying, to then surprisingly get driver of the day! Poor Alex and Carlos, but fantastic results for the old hands of Lewis and Fernando, and as always, magnificent Max (or was it magnificent, with an off onto the grass - was it more about the car and the aero than the driver?) Indycar at Texas was simply sensational with more thrills and spills in this oval race than you could shake a stick at. The race ended under a pace car, but that didn't detract from the scintillating spectacle. Back down under in Melbourne, there was also F2 and F3 action, together with the British drivers, plus a fiery Supercars. And the boys discuss the crowd issue of the people on the track during the race. There's MotoGP from Argentina, with some wet weather driving, after an exciting sprint race, and also NASCAR from Richmond, Virginia. Finally, a look at the first race of the season for the Caterham Championships from Oulton Park. Where to listen: Lovecars: https://lovecars.com/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yTA0SRKquw4WkShhMNjoL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovecars-on-the-grid-global-motorsport-podcast/id1560811646?uo=4 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NDZkZDUwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -- Follow the guys: Tiff: https://instagram.com/tiff_needell Paul: https://instagram.com/pww Keep up to date: YouTube: https://youtube.com/lovecarsTV Facebook: https://facebook.com/lovecars Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovecars Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovecars
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week. We have lots of racing this weekend, and although we didn't have any Formula 1, there is plenty of gossip in F1! Max Verstappen is being sued by Nike for the launch of his new, MaxOne clothing brand, which Nike states it closely resembles their NikeAir brand. Elsewhere Nelson Pique has been fined $5 million for the racist comments against Lewis Hamilton, last year. The Abu Dhabi autonomous racing league is launching a new racing series with driverless cars! NASCAR was racing in COTA, with ex-Formula 1 drivers Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen taking part! The British driver finished in 18th place, with a win for Tyler Reddick in his Toyota. Moto GP is back with a bang in the Algarve, with it's first ever Sprint Race. Francesco Bagnaia took the win in the main race on his Ducati, as he continues his dominance. Jaguar dominated the weekend in Formula E, finishing 1st and 3rd in Sao Paolo, with Nick Cassidy in 2nd with the Envision racing team. The Caterham racing series kicked off this weekend, too at the Curborough sprint race. This weekend, we have Caterhams at Oulton Park, plus the Australian Grand Prix in Formula 1. MotoGP is going to Argentina, Indycar is at the Texas Speedway, and NASCAR at at the Richmond Raceway.
Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
We had WEC, WRC in Mexico, IMSA, NASCAR, Formula 1 and more!
We start our podcast to pay our respects to Susie Moss, who has sadly passed away. The wife of late Sir Stirling Moss was said to still be talking to Sir Stirling even after his death.
In Formula 1, we had a fierce race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fernando Alonso looked like the car to beat in the Aston Martin during practice. Max Verstappen has engine problems in qualifying, resulting in a 15th place qualifying position. Charles LeClerc was also serving a penalty, which put him back in qualifying too. Verstappen ended up gaining places again, finishing second behind his team mate, Sergio Perez, with Fernando Alonso in 3rd place.
What Formula 1 weekend wouldn't be complete without some controversy from the FIA!
The WEC were racing at Sebring for a dogfighting race! The win went to Toyota with a 1-2 finish.
The WRC was in Mexico, with a win for Sebastian Ogier in the GR Yaris Rally car.
NASCAR was at Atlanta, with a thrilling win for Joe Logano in the Ford.
Next week, we don't have any car racing in Europe, but we have more NASCAR, and MotoGP on 2 wheels in Portimao!
Welcome to episode 11 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we have lots to talk about, including NASCAR, Aussie supercar disqualification, Extreme E in Saudi Arabia and the British Rally Championship to name but a few events to talk about!
We firstly pay our respects to Saif Ben Sulayem, son of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who tragically lost his life in a car accident in Dubai.
We have controversy from Bahrain in Formula 1, as teams justify where they finished at the Bahrain GP, ranking the teams amongst each other.
Elsewhere, ex-Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button has announced that he will not only be racing at Le Mans, but also racing 3 races at NASCAR!
The World Endurance Championship series has been out testing in Sebring, with Toyota topping the manufacturers.
We've had cheating in Australian Supercars, where we saw the front two cars disqualified after putting additional cool boxes in the cars, affecting the safety of the car. NASCAR were racing at Phoenix, with another win for William Byron in the Chevrolet.
We had the Malcolm Wilson Rally in Cumbria for the British Rally Championship.
We had a dramatic race in Extreme E in Saudi Arabia, where we saw a 136 second penalty to Rossberg Racing for the driver speeding in the 'slow zone'.
Next weekend, we have Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia, the WEC 1000 mile race, IMSA are at Sebring. WRC returns in Mexico and NASCAR are in Atlanta!
Welcome to the On Grid Podcast, with our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman.
This week, Formula 1 is back with testing in Formula 1. We had a thrilling finish in Formula E in Cape Town, plus Superbikes in Australia, NASCAR in Fontana and more! Firstly, we pay our respects to Musician and Formula 1 driver, Slim Borgudd, who was the drummer for Abba, too!
In Formula 1 news, Haas have reduced the number of seats on their pitwall, saving a whopping $250,000! Elsewhere, F1 teams are now expecting £60 million per team for a new team to join the sport. Rumours also suggest that Red Bull maybe selling the Alpha Tauri team.
We've seen F1 testing in Bahrain, but which do you think is the best looking livery on the new cars?
In Cape Town, South Africa, we had an exciting Formula E race.
The other big race was in World Superbikes, at Phillip Island in Australia.
Over the pond in Fontana, we had NASCAR.
Next week, we have Formula 1 in Bahrain, Indycar in St. Petersburg, more World Superbikes in Indonesia, and NASCAR in Las Vegas!
Welcome to episode 8 of the Lovecars on the Grid Podcast, where our presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, bring us a roundup of motorsport events!
This week, we have the new Formula 1 car launches for the 2023 season, plus more controversy from the FIA as always, plus NASCAR and more!
We kick off as always with Formula 1, as we see a common theme across all the new team liveries. Teams have been releasing a lot more black cars to reduce weight from paint even further, so that they can add parts elsewhere on the car. Which is your favourite new livery?
The new cars will be out on track in Bahrain for testing this week. With 6 new driver pairings, who will be fastest?
The latest embarrassment from the FIA is a new rule that has been introduced, forbidding drivers to express their political beliefs on the track or the stadium without prior written permission from the FIA. This includes Lewis Hamilton's rainbow helmet!
Who else stayed up until 1:30AM for NASCAR and the Daytona 500? With over half the race with no incidents, the second half resulted in a number of spectacular crashes! We came to the final lap following yet another accident. Ricky Stenhouse took the win in his Chevrolet, following by Joe Logano for Ford and Christopher Bell in 3rd place in his Toyota.
The single seater, Formula Four UAE had their finale at Yas Marina. As did the Formula Regional Middle East. These drivers will be the future drivers in Formula 1!
Next week, we have Formula 1 testing in Bahrain, Formula E heads to Cape Town in South Africa and the World Superbike Championship kicks off at Phillip Island in Australia. NASCAR is back in Fontana, California.
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a motorsport roundup from the past week!
We have WRC, Formula E and single seater updates this week! But of course, we start with Formula 1 news, where FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has announced that he will not get as involved in Formula 1. The announcement comes after the FIA President caused more controversy over his sexism comments.
Max Verstappen will appear in the upcoming Netflix series, Drive To Survive. The Formula 1 World Champion has stated that he has given Netflix a 30 minute interview on last season.
In Women's Motorsport, British driver, Katherine Legge has been announced to be driving at the Indy 500 this year. At the Formula E in India, a new motorsport Championship has been launched for 2024, named ACE Championship.
We had a really good rally in the WRC in Sweden, where we had snow and ice. Ott Tänak won the rally in his M-Sport Ford, taking the lead in the final stage from Craig Breen, a now Hyundai driver that used to drive for the Ford team.
Formula E were racing in Hyderabad in India. After blocking his fellow drivers, DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne brought home the win, beating Envision Racing driver Nick Cassidy in 2nd, and TAG Heuer Porsche's Antonio Felix da Costa who was given 3rd place, following a penalty to Sebastian Buemi.
In UK Motorsport, there's a proposal to penalise drivers by 1 second instantly if they put a half a tyre off the track. This would be a UK law for all motorsport taking place in the UK. Furthermore, drivers are not allowed to protest the decision.
The Formula Four and Formula Regional Middle East were in Dubai this weekend, with Ferrari academy driver, Tuukka Taponen, appearing to be a shining light in this series. In Formula Regional Middle East, Mercedes academy driver, Andrea Kimi Antonelli took his win and look to be the favourite to win the season.
In New Zealand, we had the Formula Regional Oceana, where Austrian driver, Charlie Wurz took the Championship win. Coming up next week, we have the Daytona 500, the Formula Four and Formula Regional have their finales in Abu Dhabi.
Welcome to Lovecars On The Grid, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we have a lot to talk about! From the Deserts of Kuwait to the race tracks of Australia! We kick off with F1, Red Bull have announced that they will be partnering with Ford for the 2026, in a huge launch in New York. Ford will be alongside 5 other engine manufacturers that have signed up to the 2026 season.
The FIA are also looking for 2 new teams, detailing the steps to join the sport to those interested.
We pay tribute to Jean-Pierre Jabouille, a Formula 1 driver that won races in the 1970s. The French driver sadly lost his life this week and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
The NASCAR season continues this week too, kicking off at the L.A. Coliseum, which was arguably too small a track for the race! The race was won by Toyota's Martin Truex Jr, followed by Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch in 2nd and 3rd place.
The Bathurst 12HR raced took place overnight, with a lot of shunts and even an oil leak in an exciting race. Motorcycle star, Valentino Rossi made his debut into the race, with his team finishing 4th and 6th place. Jules Gounon won the race, with team SunEnergy1 Racing.
The Formula 4 UAE and the Formula Middle East were in Kuwait, where the drivers are as young as 15 years old! Elsewhere in single seater racing, the Formula Regional Oceana were in New Zealand!
Next weekend, WRC is coming back to Sweden, whilst Formula E is in India, from a brand new circuit!
Lovecars on the Grid motorsport podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman comes live from the 2023 Dakar Rally!
Paul's in the desert bringing the on the spot reporting from Dakar – with news from the finish line of the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, the 45th edition of the Dakar Rally.
Some latest motorsport news with another massive Max Verstappen the meltdown over the running of the virtual Le Mans!
Williams announce former Mercedes strategy director James Vowles as their new team principal ahead of the 2023 F1 season.
Formula E Gen 3 kicks off in Mexico but has much changed? Will we find flat out electric car racing in 2023?
90 young drivers kick off the year in winter single seater races - but there’s only half a dozen women amongst them. Should more women be in motorsport?
And the Dubai 24 Hours saw 53 cars battling through the night.
Next weekend the WRC kicks off with the Monte Carlo Rally and the new-look world of sportscars go testing at Daytona.
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Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
We kick off this week with paying our respects to the late Ken Block, and Australian drag race star, Sam Fenech.
We have fresh Formula 1 gossip. With rumours that Cadillac are looking to enter a new team at some point in the future, with other teams not wanting any new entrants to the sport.
George Russell has also commented that the F1 cars are getting too heavy, with cars now weighing up to 900KG, versus older F1 cars weighing 650KG.
Paul is off to the Dakar rally, where we will be presenting our podcast live from the desert!
Next week, we see the new, Gen.3 Formula E cars in New Mexico, with new tyre sponsor, Hankook. We're hoping to get some females in motorsport onto the channel too!
Happy New Year! Welcome to the 1st episode of season 3 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast!
Our presenters are back with another roundup of motorsport events, as we discuss Dakar, women in motorsports and Tiff's racing history!
Paul is off to the Dakar rally at the end of January and we're looking forward to the endurance race, with trucks, cars, bikes and quad bikes that crosses 18,000km in 15 days!
We've had nightmares over Christmas, as with temperatures dropping and with EVs doing more miles over the festive period, we've seen queues of up to 4 hours at charging stations across the UK!
Are women hard done by in motorsport? Do women in motorsport get the same opportunities as men? Jamie Chadwick has been our shining star for females in motorsport, who has now moved away from W Series to Indy Lights.
Tiff and Paul then talk about Tiff Needell's racing history, and the weird and wonderful places that Tiff has raced at! Including Le Mans 24 Hours, his best wins, and worst races!
Next week, we should have new Formula 1 gossip. Plus Formula E is back on 15th January, then we have the Monaco rally on 22nd January!
Welcome to our 50th episode of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman!
Today, our hosts cover F1 news, WEC, Formula E and more! Starting with Formula 1, Tiff is upset with Ross Brawn, following an interview where he praised Formula 1 owners Liberty Media, staying that they have the right balance between the product they are delivering and what the fans want to see. Is Formula 1 alienating it's core fan base? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
In other F1 news, Mick Schumacher has signed to Mercedes as their reserve driver. There's also rumours of Ford sponsoring Red Bull's engines in future. We also have a new Ferrari Team Principle, Fred Vasseur. The Frenchman comes from being Alfa Romeo boss and Sauber Motorsport CEO. Vasseur is to be replaced by Andreas Seidl, who was CEO of McLaren. McLaren then get Andrea Stella who has been promoted from within the company.
Glickenhaus have announced that they will continue in the World Endurance Championship. Ex Formula 1 driver, Romain Grosjean has announced his drive for Lamborghini in 2023. The campsites for Le Mans have sold out for 2023 already!
With Paul not being part of the Caterham Championship next year, Caterham have announced a race in Barbados in 2023, with 24 cars signed up already!
The new gen. 3 cars have arrived for Formula E, as the teams have begun testing in Valencia. There's lots of new technology, plus Hankook being the new tyre supplier. The new cars have no rear brakes, and rely on regeneration braking, where cars have to regenerate 40% of their power to get to the finish line! Formula E have also dropped the fan boost, and are looking to introduce a pit stop recharge! The racing starts in Mexico on 14th January.
We won't be back now until the New Year, where Paul will be live from Dakar!
Welcome to episode 49 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast. Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we have the GT Championship in Abu Dhabi, plus we do a roundup of our thoughts of the 2022 Formula1 drivers!
Paul and Tiff rank the drivers that competed in the 2022 Formula 1 Championship. Who was your favourite?
Is Max Verstappen your number 1 driver? Is Lewis Hamilton still as good a driver, despite a poorly performing car?
Tiff Needell's top 10 drivers:
1. Max Verstappen
2. George Russell
3. Charles LeClerc
4. Lando Norris
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Lewis Hamilton
7. Carlos Sainz
8. Sebastian Vettel
9. Sergio Perez
10. Alex Albon
Paul Woodman's top 10 drivers:
1. Max Verstappen
2. Lando Norris
3. George Russell
4. Lewis Hamilton
5. Charles LeClerc
6. Carlos Sainz Lando
7. Fernando Alonso
8. Nick De Vries
9. Valtteri Bottas
10. Kevin Magnussen
We also had the Gulf 12H race, with 34 cars out in Abu Dhabi. The winner's were AF Corse with their drivers Antonio Fuoco, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi.
Next week, we should have news in Formula E, following three days testing their new, gen 3 car in Valencia.
Welcome to episode 48 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of Motorsport events from the past week.
Paul is over at Qatar to watch some sort of football cup that's going on over there. We have new, Formula 1 rules, plus Autosport awards and more!
First, we pay our respects to French Formula 1 driver, Patrick Tambay, who sadly passed away last week.
Are aerodynamics ruining Formula 1? Let us know in the comments! Following an interview with Ross Brawn, there was speculation that DRS would be stopped in Formula 1 racing, to make overtakes more exciting. Now, whichever car has the correct aerodynamic tweak wins! All about aerodynamics in Formula 1!
Brawn came out in Autosport magazine, stating that different cars will be given aerodynamic benefits to help keep up with other cars.
This week also saw the Autosport Awards, where Luke Browning was crowned the the Young Driver of the Year. International driver of the year was won by none other by Max Verstappen, while the car of the year went to Red Bull. Kalle Rovanperä and Toyota picked up the rally driver and rally car of the year awards.
Jamie Chadwick has announced that she is moving for Indy NXT in America.
Over in Australia, we had the Supercars Championship in Adelaide. It was the last race for Holden, who ended up winning the race with rookie driver, Brock Feeney.
Welcome to episode 47 of the Lovecars on the Grid Podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport action from around the World!
This week, we have both Extreme E and WTCC to talk about, but we kick off with wishing a very happy birthday for fellow car lover, Shivam from Shivam reviews!
We have fresh Formula 1 gossip, following a claim that Sergio Perez is leaving Redbull now that the team have signed Daniel Ricciardo and following the apparent deliberate crash at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year.
Elsewhere at Ferrari, there is speculation that Mattia Binotto is either being sacked or resigning, following some poor strategic decisions this year in the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team.
There's also some fuss over the possibility of fitting mud flaps to Formula 1 cars next season, to reduce the spray in the wet weather and improve visibility for the drivers.
We did have some racing this weekend, the first of which being Extreme E, with their Energy X-Prix in Uruguay, highlighting sustainable mining. We had so many spectacular crashes!
The World Touring Car Cup has what was potentially the last race ever at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix track for it's Championship decider, with a win for Hyundai.
Next week, we have the Autosport Awards, who do you think will win awards?
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast. Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a motorsport roundup with events from around the World!
This week, we cover the Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi, plus F2 and news from the FIA!
We kick off things with the Formula 1 race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, which was a bit of a dull race, having already announced the Formula 1 Champion with Max Verstappen dominating the season. How can Abu Dhabi be more exciting?
The battle for 2nd in the driver's championship was a tough one between Charles LeClerc and Sergio Perez though, with LeClerc beating the Red Bull driver.
We of course have the retirement of Sebastian Vettel, whereas Pierre Gasly is moving to Alpine, with Alonso moving to Aston Martin Racing.
The finale to the Formula 2 season was an exciting one too, as Logan Sargeant gets the final seat in F2 for Williams in the 2023 season.
Elsewhere, Tiff has been making headlines following some Tweets he posted about Sergio Perez and comments from Max Verstappen's Mum!
There's also news from the FIA on potentially starting a new, Women's driver's championship in a Gen 2 Formula Four Series.
The World Superbikes Championship also came to an end at Phillip Island, crowning Alvaro Bautista as Champion for 2022.
Next week, we have Extreme E in Uruguay, and have announced a raced in Scotland in May next year!
Welcome to this week's episode of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are here to bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week.
We've had an exciting weekend, with Formula 1, World Endurance Championships, WRC and British Superbikes! But first, we pay our respects to Simon Arron, a motorsport journalist who sadly passed away last week.
Formula 1 was in Sao Paolo, Brazil this week, with a fantastic story for Mercedes driver and Winner, George Russell who took his first Grand Prix Win this weekend. The weekend was full of firsts as Haas driver, Kevin Magnussen took pole position in qualifying.
We had many controversies during the race too. Starting with the incident between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen during the race restart. Who was at fault? We had controversy between Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso. The Alpine team told Ocon to allow Alonso to overtake as Alonso was on fresher tyres. Ocon refused to do so as he was trying to overtake Sebastian Vettel in the Aston Martin. Let's not forget the Red Bull team incident, where Verstappen wouldn't allow Perez past despite another team order!
We have the final race of 2022 coming up in Abu Dhabi. It's already clear who the Winner of the driver's championship is, but who will come 2nd?
Tiff finally spills the beans where he was filming last week, as he was filming an item with BBC's Top Gear, with Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness and Freddy Flintoff!
The final round of the World Endurance Championship took place in Bahrain this weekend. The Championship concluded with a final Toyota 1-2 win, with Alpine behind them in 3rd, just 2 laps behind the leaders.
We had a dramatic rally in Japan for WRC, with a win for Hyundai on the tarmac with Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe.
Indonesia saw the penultimate round of the World Superbikes. Alvaro Bautista took three wins and the overall Championship win with a round to spare, with Turkish rider, Toprak Razgatlioglu taking 2nd and British rider, Jonathan Rea in 3rd place.
Next weekend, we have the Phillip Island round of the World Superbikes, plus the final round of Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi.
Welcome to episode 44 of the Lovecars On The Grid pocast!
Our hosts, Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell bring us another motorsport roundup from the past week.
This week, we have two new World Champions! But we start with paying our respect to Coy Gibbs, the executive for Joe Gibbs racing, who sadly passed away this weekend. His death was less than a day after his Son won the Xfinity Series Championship.
In Formula 1, Christian Horner is in the news again, claiming that there was a leak from Red Bull to the FIA. We've had lots of PR from Formula 1 drivers out in Las Vegas for the race in Nevada next year.
Elsewhere, there's a debate with Pirelli over whether tyre blankets should be continued. Pirelli have said that first laps out of the pits will be slower, but other race series don't use tyre blankets, so are they needed in Formula 1?
The Moto GP riders were out in Valencia this weekend, with a win for Suzuki rider, Alex Rins, in Suzuki's last ever race in Moto GP. The Championship win went to Francesco Bagnaia, taking the title from Francesco Bagnaia.
In Moto2, Spanish rider, Pedro Acosta took the win and became rookie Champion of the year, with the overall Championship going to fellow Spanish rider, Augusto Fernandez.
Joey Logano was crowned this year's NASCAR Champion at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona.
Next week, we have the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paolo. We have the World Rally Championship final in Japan and the WEC final in Bahrain. The penultimate round of World Superbikes is also taking place in Indonesia, and let's not forget the Race of Remembrance in Anglesey!
Welcome to episode 43 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast. Our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another motorsport roundup!
This week, we had Formula 1 in Mexico, drama in NASCAR, and we had Tiff's birthday! Kicking off as normal with Formula 1, where most of the drama took place off the track! We had the result of the overspend from last season with Red Bull, who overspent by £1.86 million. The team have been fined $7 million and 10% penalty on their aero production research. Team principal, Christian Horner denies any wrong doing, and puts it down to poor accounting and nominal tax fees. Was this enough punishment for Red Bull? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Lewis Hamilton made the headlines as well, after he was booed in Mexico for beating Sergio Perez. Fernando Alonso also said that Hamilton only had to beat his team mate to win the Championship, whereas Max Verstappen had to beat the entire field to win his Championship.
Max Verstappen secured his 14th win for the year in Mexico, taking the record for the most wins and most points in a season.
The Porsche Carrera Cup was in Asia, with 6 race cars written off as a result of a driver rejoining the track too early.
Did we have the best overtake in NASCAR? At Martinsville? Ross Chastain performed an epic wall riding manoeuvre to overtake on the final lap and secure him a space in the title race! We will crown the NASCAR champion next weekend!
We also have the Moto GP in Valencia next week too, where we will crown a champion there too!
Welcome to episode 42 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast!
Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
There's no news from the FIA on the overspending from Redbull. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren has written a complaint to the FIA regarding it. Cheating is cheating!
Elsewhere in F1, we have no news on who are going to fill the Williams and Haas vacant seats, although there are rumours of who will be racing in them next year, we're just waiting on confirmation of super licenses!
World Touring Cars will not continue after the end of the 2022 season, having just 12 cars on the grid and 20 minute races.
Dan Ticktum has signed for another year in Formula E, having signed an extended contract. The sport has also decided to drop the Fan Boost for the next season.
There was a horrific crash in the support race to the European Le Mans Series, in which James Hunt's son, Freddie took the win.
The Moto GP race in Australia was potentially the most exciting race of the year so far, as 8 bikes crossed the finish line within 0.884 seconds of each other. Suzuki rider, Alex Rins took the win from 10th on the grid.
British Superbikes crowned Bradley Ray as their Championship Winner at Brands Hatch this weekend, despite a difficult race for him.
We had a Donington Park decider in British GT, with Ian Loggie taking the Championship win in his Mercedes, having finished 2nd in the race.
Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson had an altercation in NASCAR, following a risky move from Larson in Las Vegas and Bubba using his car as a missile!
Then we crown new Champions in Caterham. With the Academy series at Silverstone, while the 270 and 310 championships were at Spa Francorchamps.
Next week, Formula 1 returns to the circuit of the Americas, while we have WRC in Spain, Moto GP in Malaysia, World Superbikes in Argentina and NASCAR are in Miami!
Welcome to episode 41 of the Lovecars on the grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events!
This week, we have a reigning, Formula 1 World Champion in Japan, there's an FIA meltdown, plus W Series, NASCAR, a new BTCC World Champion, Superbikes and more!
We start this week to pay tribute to Chrissy Rouse, who sadly succumbed to injuries from an incident at Donington Park last weekend. We also pay tribute to Phil Read. The 83 year old was a 7 time World Moto GP Champion. Our thoughts are with their family and friends.
In an announcement in the W Series, it's been announced that the series won't be racing in the USA or Mexico due to lack of funding. Jamie Chadwick is champion again for the 3rd, massive congratulations!
We had the most bizarre weekend at Suzuka in Japan with Formula 1. With the wet weather, we had no DRS, yet Max Verstappen was still able to take the Formula 1 World Championship for the 2nd time. There was confusion over the points at the end of the race and how many laps were left to go.
During the race, the organisers allowed a recovery crane on the track. How did that happen? Visibility was awful, and we had marshalls and recovery vehicles on track during a live race!
Then we come to issue with Red Bull's overspending! Although it hasn't been released how much the F1 team overspent on their development, it was declared by the FIA as a minor overspend, but what was the amount? Will Max Verstappen take the record for the most wins in a Formula 1 season?
British Touring Cars also crowned their World Champion this weekend. Following a thrilling season finale at Brands Hatch, Tom Ingram took his first World Championship.
World Superbikes still have 3 rounds to go, following a weekend at Portimao. Razgatlioglu claimed two wins on his Ducati, whilst the 3rd race win went to Alvaro Bautista, who edges closer to his Championship victory.
NASCAR brought us drama in Charlotte, with 4 drivers being knocked out, including reigning champion, Carl Larson. The race win went to Christopher Bell, putting him into the playoffs and kicking out Larson!
Next week, we have some amazing racing to look forward to! Moto GP at Phillip Island, NASCAR in Las Vegas, plus Caterham Racing at both Silverstone and Spa Francorchamps in Belgium!
Welcome to episode 40 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast!
Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us an exciting roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
As always, we start with Formula 1, where it appears Red Bull Team Principal, Christian Horner seems to constantly being interviewed by Sky Sports F1! This week's F1 race in Singapore was an action packed one, with lots of crashes and really wet weather! Even from qualifying, the thunder storms caused wet weather, and Championship favourite, Max Verstappen received a grid penalty for running out of fuel. The main race was then delayed because of the severe weather. After a number of safety cars and virtual safety cars, Sergio Perez brought his Red Bull car home to win, with Ferrari's Charles LeClerc in 2nd and his team mate, Carlos Sainz in 3rd. Verstappen wasn't able to clench the Championship in Singapore, finishing in 7th place.
In the W Series, Jamie Chadwick missed out on a championship win after crashing out in Singapore. With rumours of W Series running out of money, will the championship continue?
New Zealand saw the latest stint from the World Rally Championship. Finnish driver, Kalle Rovanperä became the youngest driver to ever win a World Rally Championship, at the age of just 22.
The Moto GP riders were in Thailand in what could've been the wettest Moto GP ever, with bikes power sliding everywhere on the wet track. The win of round 17 went to Miguel Oliveira on his Red Bull KTM.
Across in the USA, NASCAR was at the Talledega Speedway in Alabama. Chase Elliot took the win ahead of the next race at Charlotte to determine the final 8 drivers for the Championship.
The British Superbikes are also in their play off stage. Tarran MacKenzie is still recovering from his broken leg so wasn't racing at Donington Park. Jason O'Halloran was racing well, with 2nd place in the sprint race, but was unfortunately involved in an accident and taken away in an ambulance. We hope for a speedy recovery. Tom Sykes was taken out by this crash, having won both the sprint race and the 2nd race. Whilst the 3rd race win went to Bradley Ray, who is on his way to a championship win.
Next weekend, we have BTCC at Brands Hatch and F1 in Japan. Will Max Verstappen win the Championship this time? We have the NASCAR oval at Charlotte, with 4 drivers being cut. Looking forward to next weekend!
Welcome to episode 39 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week.
We're a day late with the podcast this week (sorry), as Paul has been filming for our upcoming TV show!
In Formula 1, Max Verstappen could take the F1 World Title this weekend, coming up to the record for the most wins in a season and probably the most dominant season we've ever seen in Formula 1! Zhou Guanyu has confirmed to be continuing to drive for Alfa Romeo next year, whilst the FIA has rejected Indycar driver, Colton Herta's application for a super license. Nicolas Latifi has also been confirmed that he will leave the Williams F1 team, where will he go next?
There was a lot of motorbike racing, with Moto GP, Superbikes and British Superbikes! In the British GT, we had the issue of track limits, allowing drivers to overtake off the track and made it more like an amateur banger race at Brands Hatch.
Extreme E was in Venezuela for the Copper X-Prix, with absolute chaos with the dust between the cars. The winner was determined by penalties given to each driver for hitting marker flags. Team Hamilton X44 won ahead of McLaren thanks for these penalties.
Moto GP had a wet qualifying at the Grand Prix of Japan. The race was won by Australian rider, Jack Miller on his Ducati. Just four rounds to go in Moto GP and a race in Kazakhstan in 2023! The World Superbikes were in Barcelona, with wins in all three wins going to Alvaro Bautista on his Ducati.
British Superbikes was full of drama at the weekend at Oulton Park, with Donington Park coming next weekend. Jason O'Halloran and Peter Hickman had a collision in the first race, as both riders attempted an overtake. In race 2, reigning champion, Tarran Mackenzie fell off and broke his femur after being struck by Peter Hickman. Mackenzie is recovering in hospital.
Over the pond in NASCAR, the drivers were in Texas, with lots of tyre failures as teams push the limits of the Goodyear tyres. The next race is the lottery of Talledega!
Next week, we have WRC in New Zealand, British Superbikes are at Donington Park, Moto GP is in Thailand and Formula 1 and W Series at in Singapore for the night race!
Welcome to Lovecars On The Grid, your global motorsport Podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us the latest roundup of motorsport events from around the World! In this episode, we firstly pay our tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the magnificent state funeral held today in England.
With no Formula 1, there wasn’t a lot of racing to look back at with just MotoGP from Aragon and NASCAR at Bristol – plus Tiff was at the Goodwood Revival in a Cobra and E-Type, while meanwhile Paul was going both ways at Knockhill in Scotland in the 2022 Caterham Championship.
There is controversy following the news of Colton Herta not being granted a Superlicence by the FIA which has opened up the driver debate, so we thought we’d look through the whole field to see who’s hot and who isn’t plus who is in the waiting room ready to grab any vacant seats?
Who would be your F1 drivers for 2023? Should Sergio Perez stay at Red Bull, Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo, Pierre Gasly at AlphaTauri, Mik Schumacher at Haas? Who would get seats in your book?
There was huge drama in the MotoGP world as Marc Marquez makes his return – and makes a major impact at the same time!
We also look at Moto2 and a bizarre pitlane incident during Moto3.
NASCAR heads to Bristol Tennessee, and sees its 19th different winner this year – with the playoff field cut from 16 to 12.
Next weekend – MotoGP from Japan, WSB in Barcelona, Xtreme Buggies bounce round a Copper Mine in Chile and NASCAR heads to Texas while back home you can choose between Silverstone for the penultimate round of BTCC or BSB at Oulton Park
Welcome to episode 36 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast. Our presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from around the World from the past week!
What an exciting week we've had, from Formula 1, F2, F3, Porsche Supercup, WEC in Japan, WRC in Greece, Indycar in California, NASCAR, World Superbikes, British Superbikes and British GT.
Starting with Formula 1, Max Verstappen is on another level, with yet another win in Monza at the weekend winning from 7th place, despite Charles LeClerc starting in pole position. We had the cinderella story of Nick De Vries in Williams. The driver was substituted for Alex Albon after the driver was suffering with appendicitis. De Vries qualified 13th, but thanks to other driver penalties, started in 9th. He managed to finish in the same position, achieving points in his very first race!
We have to talk about the safety car controversy. Keeping the safety car out and allowing Max Verstappen to take the win. It's like Abu Dhabi with Michael Masi all over again! Should the FIA have red flagged the race and allow a restart for the last three laps? Did they make the decision? Let us know what you think!
We had a strange weekend in Formula 2, with a Championship win for Felipe Drugovich, even with 3 races to go! The Sprint Race was won by Juri Vips. Formula 3 ended up in a crash that causes a red flag. Victor Martins took the championship win from the pit wall. The Sprint Race win went to Franco Colapinto, whilst the feature race win went to Zane Maloney.
In the Porsche Supercup, Harry King took pole position, but following a 3 place grid penalty after a shunt in the previous race, King took 2nd place, behind Bastian Buus. The Championship win was given to Dylan Pereira.
The World Endurance Championship was taking place at Fuji, with 1st and 2nd place for Toyota and Alpine in 3rd.
In the World Rally Championship, Hyundai had a 1, 2, 3 finish, following an awful start to the season.
We had a spectacular Indycar race at Laguna Seca. Josef Newgarden made some great overtakes, but it was team mate, Will Power that took the Championship win the in Indycar series.
The NASCAR series took place at the Hollywood Casino 400, with a win for Bubba Wallace. There's just 1 more race where drivers can qualify for the final 12 drivers, so exciting in NASCAR!
In World Superbikes, the battle between Jonathan Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu continues! Both riders fell off in the first 2 races.
Next week, we have Moto GP and NASCAR!
Welcome to episode 35 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
We kick off this week with a Max Verstappen masterclass in Zandvoort in the Netherlands. We were expecting a dull race, as there were very few places for overtakes, but we were shocked by the action we saw in the Formula 1 this weekend!
We had another Ferrari blunder in Carlos Sainz first pit stop, which resulted in Sergio Perez running over one of the pit crew tyre guns in his Red Bull. In his second stop, Sainz was released unsafely, resulting in a time penalty for an unsafe release.
We had both Tsunoda and Bottas cars break down. Tsunoda thought his tyres were not fitted correct, and after a 2nd pit stop, was told to stop his car by his pit crew. Valtteri Bottas was forced to stop his Alfa Romeo on the start/finish straight, resulting in a safety car, that forced Lewis Hamilton to lose his lead.
George Russell took a late call with Mercedes to change his tyres during the safety car, but this left Hamilton exposed, allowing Max Verstappen to overtake on the first corner following the race restart. The final result was 1st to Max Verstappen, 2nd to Charles LeClerc and 3rd to George Russell, the British driver's best ever finish with Mercedes.
We also finally have an update on the Oscar Piastri fiasco. The driver has now confirmed that he will be driving for McLaren next year. Meanwhile, AlphaTauri are working to secure Indycar driver, Colton Herta. Controversially, the driver hasn't received a super license, so the team are working to secure one for him in order for him to drive for them next year. Elsewhere in F1, there's confusion between the Red Bull and Porsche deal, with questions being asked about if it's an engine deal, a chassis deal, or whether anything will happen at all!
In F2, we had another safety car issue. Liam Lawson was holding up the rest of the pack, waiting as late as possible before restarting. The drivers further back in the field tried to speed up early, resulting in several drivers crashing.
The feature race ended up being won by Brazilian driver, Felipe Drugovich, with Marcus Armstrong winning the sprint race.
In Formula 3, we had a session ended early, following a red flag on the banked corner that was arguably not needed. We're all for safety first, but this red flag was a bit extreme! The feature race was won by Zane Maloney, whilst Caio Collet won the sprint race. The Moto GP took place at Misano in Italy, won by Ducati rider, Francesco Bagnaia. Australian rider, Jack Miller crashed in his Ducati, showing just how on the edge these riders really ride! In the USA, we had Indycar at Portland. We had a fairly dull race, however we still had safety cars! Following some new ruling, the cars restarted further back on the straight, which resulted in no crashes when it came to the chicane as the cars were more spaced out.
Scott McLaughlin dominated the race and took the win, with team mate Will Power in 2nd place. 3rd place Scott Dixon went from 16th to take his podium position. The NASCAR race was fairly chaotic, which took place at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. Chase Elliot ended up spinning out. Kyle Busch blew his engine, and Kevin Harwick's car burst into flames! The win went to Erik Jones in his Chevrolet, with Denny Hamlin behind him in 2nd place. Next week, we have Formula 1, F2, F3 and the Porsche Supercup at Monza. The World Endurance Championship is back in Fuji, with some reduction in weight on the Peugeot and Toyota cars. WRC is back in Greece for a tough rally. The final round of Indycar is next week too, at Laguna Seca. We also have NASCAR! At home, British GT is taking place at Brands Hatch, whilst the British Superbikes are at Snetterton.
Welcome to episode 34 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Our presenters Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back to bring us an exciting roundup of motorsport events from this week!
We kick off with some best wishes for the horrendous accidents in British Superbikes and the Ginetta Series.
Tiff was at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium to watch Max Verstappen storm from 14th place to yet another victory for Red Bull in the Formula 1. We had a new track layout at Eau Rouge and Raidillon. Carlos Sainz managed to get pole position in qualifying and both Charles LeClerc and Max Verstappen suffered grid penalties for various changes with their cars.
Hamilton was taken out of the race early in the first lap, following some contact with Fernando Alonso. Meanwhile, at Ferrari, the team tried to give Charles LeClerc the fastest lap, only to result in being overtaken by Fernando Alonso in another poor strategy decision and had to battle the Spanish driver in the final lap, only to be penalised for speeding in the pit lane following the race.
Elsewhere in Formula 1 gossip, the argument for Oscar Piastri continues, as Alpine stated they had a contract with the driver, whilst McLaren also stating that the driver was to drive for them. The case lies with the Formula 1 lawyers!
In Formula 2, Liam Lawson won the sprint race, whilst the feature race went to Jack Doohan in his Alpine. In Formula 3, British driver, Oliver Bearman won the sprint race, whilst the feature race went to Zane Maloney.
The NASCAR race at Daytona was unfortunately postponed due to heavy rain on the Saturday. The win eventually went to Chevrolet driver, Austin Dillon.
The British Touring Cars were racing at Thruxton, and after a horrific crash, race 1 went to Ford driver, Dan Cammish, Ashley Sutton won the second race and Josh Cook won the third.
At Cadwell Park, we had the British Superbikes. Bradley Ray won the sprint race on his Yamaha. Danny Buchan won race 2 and 3.
This week, we hope we can find out what will happen with Oscar Piastri, plus we have another Formula 1 race to look forward to at Zandvoort. Plus, we have Indycar at Portland, Moto GP at San Marino and the NASCAR playoffs begin!
Welcome to episode 33 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Our presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, Paul joins us from yet another hotel room! We have WRC, Moto GP, Indycar, and NASCAR!
The WRC was in Belgium, where Max Verstappen's farther, Jos Verstappen entered and finished 60th! In just the second stage, we had Championship leader, Kalle Rovanperä roll his Yaris. Elfyn Evans received a 10 seconds penalty for checking in late, and ending up losing the rally by 5 seconds, to Ott Tänak, who stormed to victory in his Hyundai.
Moto GP took place at the Red Bull Ring. Francesco Bagnaia took pole position and took the eventual win, having now won 5 of the 8 races, with the other top 5 all also riding on Ducati bikes!
In Moto2 and Moto3, the Japanese riders took the win, with a win for Ai Ogura on his Honda in Moto2, and a win for Ayumu Sasaki on his Husqvarna for Moto3.
Moving across to America, the Indycar drivers were racing at the Gateway Raceway at Illinois, with noticeably empty stands! After a break due to the poor weather, we had a win for Josef Newgarden, with David Malukas in 2nd place.
NASCAR was at Watkins Glen, with ex-F1 driver, Kimi Raikkonen taking part! The Hendrick pair of Chase Elliot and Carl Larson were the two leaders, with Larson diving up the inside in the final 3 laps of the race, pushing Elliot wide and forcing him back to 5th place. Raikkonen qualified in 27th, and managed to achieve 9th place, but was taken out later in the race by another driver.
Next weekend, we have some more European racing! Formula 1 is back at Spa in Belgium, with a slightly new layout at Eau Rouge and Radillion. We also have NASCAR at Daytona, being the last round before the playoffs, with just 1 spot left available. Back in Britain, we have the BTCC at Thruxton, and the British Superbikes at Cadwell Park.
Welcome to Episode 32 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast!
Our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week. Paul joins us from a secret location where we are looking to do some filming!
This week, we've had lots of exciting racing in the UK, NASCAR and more!
The Formula 1 drivers are on their Summer break. If the FIA admitted human error in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, why have Mercedes let it go? Toto Wolff has been accused of being 'too powerful' in the World of Motorsport by Mario Andretti.
Lewis Hamilton was seen in the W Series paddocks, stating that the drivers need more support to get into the sport. With Paul being away, he wasn't present at the Caterham Race at Anglesey, where friend of the channel, Charlie Lower took another win!
The British Superbikes were at Thruxton, with some of the best racing Tiff has ever seen! Jason O'Halloran took the win in the first two races, but Tarran Mackenzie took the lead in the third race with just a few corners to go! Very exciting racing.
The other British racing this weekend was the Touring Cars at Snetterton. There wasn't much overtaking at this circuit, with a great weekend for BMW as the heat affected the FWD cars. Colin Turkington won the first two races, with Ford's Ashley Sutton taking the third win. The BTCC was supported by some amazing racing in the Ginetta series.
Internationally, the NASCAR boys were racing at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia, with a second win on the trot for Kevin Harwick. Just two races to go before the playoffs! Watkins Glen is coming up, with Formula 1 driver, Kimi Raikonnen making a debut!
The first race of the World Rallycross Championship also took place this weekend, the electric rallycross series. The series was in Norway, with just 8 cars on the grid.
We had the last round of the Formula E Championship at Seoul in South Korea, with a win for Edoardo Mortara, with Stoffel Vandoorne securing second place and winning the Championship.
Next weekend, we have Indycar at Gateway Oval as we have some the last three exciting rounds coming up. WRC is in Belgium, plus Moto GP at the Red Bull Ring. Plus, we have Kimi Raikonnen at Watkins Glen in NASCAR!
Welcome to episode 31 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another motorsport roundup of the events from the past week!
First and foremost, not even motorsport related, but huge congratulations to the Lionesses, the England Ladies football team for winning the 2022 Euros!!
The boys cover the breaking news that Fernando Alonso is moving to Aston Martin.
The biggest motorsport events were in Hungary and at Indianapolis and last week we debated which would be the more entertaining racing to watch and … Hungary was where it was all at!
F1 saw another sensation and devastating Ferrari meltdown, where both Ferrari drivers failed to get on the podium after being so strong pre-race and all weekend. Should the Ferrari strategist leave? Is it finally time?
Speaking of leaving, it’s farewell to Sebastian Vettel who is retiring after an illustrious career in Formula 1. We wish him the very best.
Lots of excitement in F2, F3 and W Series - where Jamie Chadwick failed to make it 8 wins in a row!
In the USA, there was quite a processional Indycar, and a crazy NASCAR.
Elsewhere in Europe, Spa 24 Hours brings victory to Mercedes and a brilliant class win for four very fast ladies.
Back home, in the BTCC at Knockhill you had to either have a BMW or be Ash Sutton to have any chance of winning!
While there was a home win in London for Formula E.
And the main bike meeting saw Toprak Razgatlıoğlu come out top of the WSB at Most in Czech republic.
Next week: Formula 1 starts their summer break, WRC heads the billing with the 1000 Lakes rally in Finland, while Britain welcomes the MotoGP world to Silverstone. Indycar and NASCAR head back to the ovals with races at Nashville and Michigan.
Welcome to episode 30 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another motorsport roundup of the events from the past week!
We've had a jam packed motorsport week from around the World, with Formula 1, F2 and W Series at Paul Ricard in France. We've also had booing in NASCAR, Indycar and World Superbikes.
Firstly, we pay tribute to Paddy Hopkirk, the famous, Irish rally driver that was famous for driving MINIs.
In Formula 1, we had an interesting weekend at Paul Ricard. Charles LeClerc had an unfortunate weekend, and ended up crashing into the barriers in France. Max Verstappen had managed to wear out his tyres in his Red Bull and following some poor strategy from Ferrari, Verstappen almost overtook during the Ferrari pitstop.
Following a virtual safety car, Mercedes driver, George Russell left a huge gap between him and the driver in front of him. Russell then caught up with Perez, jumping the Mexican driver once the racing resumed.
The McLaren result continues to be interesting, as Lando Norris continues to out perform team mate Daniel Ricciardo. Should Ricciardo continue to drive in F1?
In Formula 2, Liam Lawson won the sprint race, having qualified in 9th place. In the main race, Japanese driver Ayumu Iwasa took the win, in his Red Bull.
The main highlight of the Porsche Supercup were the track limits! Or lack of them! With drivers using the edge of the track to gain overtakes or maintain their positions. Harry King took 2nd place, whilst the win went to rookie driver, Bastian Buus.
The W Series was also supporting the Formula 1, with a 7th win for Jamie Chadwick. Should Jamie move to Formula 3?
NASCAR was at Pocono Raceway. Unfortunately, following a restart with just over 36 laps to go, Hamlin and Ross Chastain went head to head, with Chastain trying to go around the outside of Hamlin. This resulted in Hamlin squeezing his competitor out, forcing him into the wall. Hamlin went over the line in 1st place, but both Joe Gibbs drivers were disqualified for having incorrect aero. The win was therefore given to Chase Elliot.
Indycar was at the Iowa Speedway for 300 laps, for a fairly dull race. Josef Newgarden won the first race, with Pat O'Ward behind him in second. The British Superbikes were at Brands Hatch, with a win for Jason O'Halloran on his Yamaha.
Next week, we have Formula 1, Formula 2, F3 and W Series in Hungary, at the Hungaoring. NASCAR and Indycar are at Indianapolis. Superbikes are in the Czech Republic. BTCC are up in Scotland at Knockhill and Formula E is in London at the Excel Centre for an indoor race!
What are your predictions for Formula 1 in Hungary? Let us know your top three drivers in the comments!
Welcome to episode 29 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport from the past week!
We've got new rules and regulations in Formula 1, along with a massive controversy over a baseball cap in WRC, and another controversy in Indycar over a balaclava! We had NASCAR, World Superbikes at Donington park and Formula E in New York!
We kick off as always with Formula 1, and while there was no Grand Prix this week, there has been plenty of gossip and changes in F1 this week! There are claims that scrutineers aren't checking the cars properly, with skid blocks being pushed into the floor on some cars, making them illegal. We have the Paul Ricard circuit coming up for the next race, will Mercedes do better than 3rd this week?
In the World Rally Championship, we had a controversy over a sponsors hat! Rules dictate that drivers can't attend press conferences or podiums without wearing their sponsors logo on their hat. Unfortunately, driver Tanak received a fine for being on the podium without his sponsor's hat in Rally Estonia!
The rally was won by Kalle Rovanpera after a change in the weather, taking the lead from Elfyn Evans. In the WRC 3 Junior, 27 year old, John Armstrong from Ireland is holding onto his lead!
Continuing with clothing drama, we move over to Indycar in Toronto. The win went to Scott Dixon, who was being chased by rival Colton Herta. Herta started from pole position and was overtaken thanks to pit strategies, however the driver admitted following the race that his balaclava burst during this leadership attack, resulting in him having his hair in his face and losing him the lead!
We had some real aggression and drama in NASCAR this weekend. We had our 5th different winner of the season in Christopher Bell at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The highlight from NASCAR was Austin Dillon, who decided to crash into another driver under the safety car.
Over in New York, in the docklands we had racing for the Formula E cars. Under the poor weather, we had drivers aquaplaning and causing crashes. The race was red flagged with a few laps to go, resulting in the drivers who crashed into the barriers received the podium places! How can you win a race that you crash out of?!
The Superbikes were at Donington Park in the UK. Toprak Razgatlioglu brought home all three wins, with Jonathan Rea getting 2x 2nd places and a 3rd place.
Next weekend, we have Formula 1 and F2 at Paul Ricard. Indycar is at Iowa, NASCAR is at Pocono Raceway in a Pennsylvania, British Superbikes are at Brands Hatch. The British GT is off to Spa Francorchamps in Belgium! Thanks for listening!
Welcome to episode 28 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast. Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
We apologise with the podcast being slightly late this week, but one of our hosts was out of action with Covid! Thankfully, Paul is on the road to recovery now, but apologies for us being late!
This week, we have loads to talk about. From crowd controversy in Formula 1, to disqualifications in F2! Plus, Formula 2, F3, Porsche Supercup, WEC in Monza, Extreme E in Sardinia and NASCAR and Indycar in the US!
Kicking off with the F1, we had booing from the crowd towards British driver, Lewis Hamilton. This follows on from Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen being booed at the Silverstone Grand Prix the other week. Lewis had a crash in Austria during the qualifying, but is this acceptable? Apart from the crowd, we had a very entertaining grand prix, with a win for Ferrari driver, Charles LeClerc, with 2nd place going to Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton finally getting his first podium of the season, finishing in 3rd place.
Mick Schumacher achieved some more points in his Haas, achieving 6th place, after receiving his first points in the last race. Who do you think will win the championship this year?
In Formula 2, the sprint race was won by New Zealand driver, Marcus Armstrong. The main races were really wet, following some rain in the morning, and after some controversy, the feature race win went to Logan Sargeant, following two other racers being penalised for running out of fuel and a team drying the track with leaf blowers.
In Formula 3, Jack Crawford won the reverse grid race. The feature race was won by Isack Hadjar with Red Bull. The supporting Porsche Supercup race was looking good for British driver, Harry King, but the lead slipped away from him, giving it to Dylan Pereira.
The WEC was taking place at Monza, where Peugeot launched their 9X8 Hypercar. Glickenhaus got pole position, but after an engine failure, couldn't hold onto the lead. The win went to Alpine, with Toyota in 2nd and 3rd place. We saw a horrendous crash for Aston Martin as a result of the sausage curbs. Should sausage curbs be used in motor racing?
Extreme E had a double header in Sardinia, with even a rollover with the off road vehicles. Tiff and Paul still aren't warming to Extreme E, though!
Over in NASCAR, Chase Elliot won at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. With multiple, mass crashes.
There was no Indycar race this week, but there was certainly lots of gossip, with two teams announcing that they had signed driver Alex Palou.
Paul was racing at Donington Park with Caterham this weekend. Having qualified in 6th place and fought up to 3rd place, but finished in 7th due to a safety car. Paul did managed his first ever fastest lap, though! In race 2, he went form 7th place to 4th place!
Finally, Michael Masi has left the FIA! He's gone looking for a new career and has announced his retirement from the FIA.
Next week, we have WRC in Estonia, Indycar is back, plus in Toronto. NASCAR is in New Hampshire and Formula E in New York! In the UK, the British Superbikes are in Donington!
Welcome to Episode 27 of Lovecars On the Grid the global motorsport podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman.
Amazing excitement at Silverstone with two huge crashes, seeing HALO save the day, with even the Silverstone Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz, saying two lives were saved after the horrific Zhou Guanyu and Roy Nissany crashes.
A thrilling race seeing title leader Max Verstappen slip down the field due to damage to his car, and British driver, Lewis Hamilton sticking his Mercedes-AMG on the podium on his home track.
Also at Silverstone there was excitement in F2, F3, Porsche Supercup with British drivers aplenty on the podiums - and in W series Britain's Jamie Chadwick won again in what was somewhat of a bit of as snore fest!
Should Jamie Chadwick be allowed to continue in W-Series, or should she have to move to F3 and prove herself against the other drivers?
Neither IndyCar in Mid-Ohio or NASCAR at Road America can match the excitement nor can Formula E in Marrakesh, but there was at least some entertainment in DTM!
Welcome to episode 26 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we've had the safari rally, Moto GP, NASCAR and of course the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK!
We kick off with the WRC Safari Rally in Kenya. Toyota had an epic weekend, with their cars completing the top 4! Hyundai were in 5th, with Ford finishing in 6th, 7th and 8th place. The win went to Kalle Rovanpera, with Welsh driver, Elfyn Evans as runner up. With the new hybrid vehicles, marshalls were stopping fans from helping drivers right their crashed cars. Apparently, with a risk of electrocution, fans are no longer allowed to interfere!
The British Touring cars were racing this weekend too. The cars were at Croft, where Hyundai took at 1-2 with Dan Lloyd taking the double header win ahead of Tom Ingram in 2nd place. Tom Ingram still remains at the top of the table for the Championship though.
Moto GP was potentially the most exciting race of the weekend, at Assen. Fabio Quartarar took out his main rival, Aleix Espargaro, who had an amazing fight back through the field, achieving a 4th place result! Both touring cars and Moto GP now have a 5 week Summer break!
NASCAR were racing at Nashville, which unfortunately had a 2 hour break due to the rain. There were plenty of moments, with lots of spins and crashes, but the win went to Chase Elliot, followed by Kyle Busch.
Paul attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, and even managed to get a fast run up the hill in a Caterham 420 Cup car. Mixing amongst drivers like Nigel Mansell and other celebrities, it was a fantastic weekend with new cars such as the BMW M3 Touring being revealed. The McMurtry Spierling electric vehicle, with ex-Formula 1 driver, Max Chilton managed to set a new Goodwood hillclimb record, with a time of 39.08, which beat the previous record held by Nick Heidfeld back in 1999. It was also faster than the Volkswagen ID.R.
Next weekend, we have the British Grand Prix at Silverstone! There's also the W Series there to support, with Formula 2, Formula 3 and the Porsche supercup! There's also Indycar at Ohio, with NASCAR at Road America and Formula E at Marrakesh.
In Formula 1, Pierre Gasly has just re-signed for another year with Alpha Tauri. Red Bull reserve driver, Juri Vips has been suspended by the team after racial slurs in racing online.
Join Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman On the Grid for the weekly motorsport podcast roundup.
Plenty of action including the Canadian Grand Prix. Does DRS really work? Should the FIA change the porpoising rules back to help Mercedes-AMG? Is Max the best driver on the grid? Can Charles Leclerc and Ferrari get back on track? Is Lewis better than George? Who were the winners and losers?
Then the mighty 2022 Caterham Championship at Silverstone. Amazing wheel to wheel racing with our very own Paul competing in the Roadsport division looking for his first "proper" podium. From the Academy, to Roadsport, 270, 310 and 420 - there's a lot to look forward to in this highly competitive series.
Action paced motorbike racing with MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. at the Sachsenring in Germany. Tiff and Paul check out the winners and losers in the extreme German heat.
Plus British Superbikes at Knockhill where Bradley Ray and Jason O'Halloran battle out the championship lead.
Next weekend WRC tops the bill in Kenya with MotoGP from Holland, BTCC from Croft, British GT from Snetterton and, after a weekend off the NASCAR boys are back at Nashville!
Welcome to episode 24 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman return to give us a roundup of the past week in motorsport.
We've had an exciting weekend with Formula 1, BTCC, Le Mans, NASCAR and more! We kick off with the F1, which was taking place in Azerbaijan this weekend. Are the new rules working in Formula 1? What do you think?
We had a virtual safety car early on in the race, following a pole for Charles LeClerc in his Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton managed to achieve 7th place in qualifying, with team mate George Russell in 5th. Ferrari were unfortunately plagued with problems, forcing Carlos Sainz to retire, followed shortly by LeClerc. This left the door open for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez of Red Bull to take 1st and 2nd place at the Baku Circuit. Max Verstappen is now 34 points in front with the Championship, will he win this year?
BTCC have had their regulation changes too, receiving a push to pass button, giving drivers an extra bit of horsepower to encourage more overtakes and make racing more exciting. But are the rules becoming too complicated?
At Oulton Park, Tom Ingram won the first two races in the Hyundai i30N, but the 3rd race went to Stephen Jelley in the BMW 330e M Sport, following a first lap shunt which took out four of the title contenders, including favourite Tom Ingram.
At Le Mans, it was sadly a dull race. With just 5 cars in the top class. The Alpine had trouble initially, and quickly retired. The Glickenhous also had small problems, resulting in their retirement too. This left just the Toyota cars racing in the top class. This should change in the future though, as Ferrari, Porsche and other brands are entering Le Mans in the future.
The biggest controversy at Le Mans was Alexander Simms being taken out in his Corvette. Should amateur drivers be allowed at Le Mans?
Indycar was an exciting race out at Road America. With the push to pass button available to drivers both to defend or attack, there were 27 drivers on the grid, with ex Formula 1 drivers such as Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean in the pack. Ericcsson took the win, with Will Power behind him in 2nd place.
NASCAR was racing out in California, with #5 Kyle Larson having an issue with a wheel not being attached properly following a pit stop. Daniel Suárez won the race, being the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR race in his Chevrolet.
We have a busy weekend approaching in motorsport! Formula 1 is taking place in Canada, Moto GP is in Germany at the Sachsenring. British Superbikes are back at Knockhill, whilst the Caterham Academy is back at Silverstone!
Welcome to episode 23 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back to bring us another round up of motorsport events from the past week!
We've had an interesting weekend from MotoGP, Formula E, Indycar and NASCAR! But we kick off with what is possibly one of the most insane road races in the World! The Isle of Man TT is currently taking place, with average speeds of over 130MPH!
In WRC, we had very dusty roads in Sardinia, even after the road sweepers had been through! With 3 minute intervals between cars, it made for a tough rally, with a great weekend for Hyundai and a win for Ott Tanak.
Moto GP riders were out in Barcelona, as Fabio Quartararo takes another win and begins to run away with the Championship. Will he win? In Moto2, British rider Jake Dixon qualified in 4th place, with Sam Lowe, our other British rider crashing out and retiring from the race. The win in Moto2 went to Celestino Vietti after a last lap battle with Aron Canet.
In Moto3, our highest British finisher was JohnMcPhee in 7th place, but just half a second separated the top 7 riders! The win went to Spanish rider, Izan Guevara.
Formula E were racing their electric cars in Jakarta. Mitch Evans took the win in his Jaguar. For the British drivers, Jake Dennis was the highest finisher in 6th place.
Over in the US, the IMSA racing cars were in Belle Isle, a really tight race track! Sebastien Bourdais won with Cadillac, with British drivers Ollie Jarvis and Tom Blanc in 2nd place.
Staying in Detroit, the Indycar was on Sunday at the same track. With lots of overtaking, the race win went to Will Power, having qualified from 16th, followed closely by Alexander Rossi.
NASCAR was an entertaining race once again, with several incidents and yellow flags. Kyle Busch was arguably robbed of the win, following a safety car with 2 laps to go. This bunched the cars up, allowing Joey Logano to overtake and win the race. In other news, Kimi Raikkonen is going to appear in NASCAR in New York in August!
BBC Top Gear was back last night also, with some old school USA banger racing. What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments!
We also had Le Mans test weekend, and GT cars at Paul Ricard Circuit!
Next week, we of course have LeMans approaching. F1 returns at Azerbaijan, with F2 supporting. Indycar are at Road America, arguably the best road course on the calendar! World Superbikes are at Lugano.
Welcome to episode 22 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast. Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us the latest roundup following a busy weekend of motorsport events. We have Formula 1 and Formula 2, alongside the Porsche Supercup in Montecarlo. We've got Indycar and NASCAR in the US, plus bikes at Mugello, BTCC and Superbikes in the UK!
Tiff joins us from Monte Carlo, having hosted some clients at the Formula 1 in Monaco! With some changing weather conditions in Monaco, the race was delayed. The FIA didn't seem to know what was going on, or when to start the race because of the weather! We didn't have a grid start because of a power failure, but local driver Charles LeClerc did everything he could in qualifying. Having qualified in pole position, the weather turned against him for the race, and after some poor strategy from Ferrari in the pits, finished in 4th place.
Pierre Gasly was the first driver to move onto the intermediate tyres as the track began to dry out. Others drivers then followed. There was controversy as Max Verstappen crossed the pit line when overtaking. The rule dictates that the driver should've been penalised for doing so, but the FIA ruled against any penalty on this.
Later on in the race, Haas driver Mick Schmuacher had a massive shunt by the swimming pool section. Cutting his car in half! What about Daniel Ricciardo? His poor performance continued in Monaco, while his team mate Lando Norris continues to do well at McLaren. Is it time for Ricciardo to leave the sport?
Sergio Perez brought home the win for Red Bull, being the first Mexican to win the Monaco Grand Prix. Followed by the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz in 2nd, and Max Verstappen in 3rd. In the Porsche Supercup, British driver Harry King did well, taking 2nd place, but receiving a 3 place grid penalty. In Formula 2, Felipe Drugovich won, following the reverse grid race, having qualified in 10th place.
Over in the USA, it was the Indy500. Ex Formula driver, Marcus Ericsson managed to win, with lots of crashes, including fellow ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean. Pat O'Ward came through in second place in his McLaren.
Remaining in America, NASCAR were racing at the Charlotte 600. The longest race on the NASCAR calendar, with drivers racing 600 miles. Like in Indycar, there were lots of crashes, with Chris Beauchamp rolling 5 times! Denny Hamlin won the Charlotte 600 in his Toyota.
Coming back to Europe, the Moto GP was in Mugello. Italian rider, Francesco Bagnaia won on the bikes, with Somkiat Chantra winning his first race in Moto2.
Back home in the UK, the British Touring Cars Championship were racing at Tiff's home track at Thruxton. Josh Cooke dominated the first two races from pole. The reverse grid race win went to Adam Morgan.
In British GT, it was a win for McLaren with Morgan Tillbrook and Marcus Clutton in the GT3 race. The GT4 race win went to Marco Signoretti and Matt Cowley in the Ford Mustang GT4 at Donington Park.
Next weekend, we have the Moto GP in Barcelona. The WRC is in Italy, whilst Indycar and IMSA Sports Cars go to Detroit. Formula E is in Jakarta, and there's NASCAR at the Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois.
Welcome to episode 21 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! We have an action packed week to roundup with our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, from Formula 1, Formula E, NASCAR, Superbikes and even drama in the Caterham Academy Championship!
Kicking off with Formula 1, why we have the spy scandal between Red Bull and Aston Martin! With employees leaving Red Bull for Aston Martin, is information being taken too? Lewis Hamilton had a poor start in Barcelona, with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen involved in a collision with the Mercedes driver. Followed by Carlos Sainz coming off the track into the gravel trap in his Ferrari. What followed was an exciting race, with intense battles between Segio Perez and George Russell. Max Verstappen also had a brief spin off the track, leaving Charles LeClerc to lead the race in his Ferrari. LeClerc had a problem later in the race with his engine blowing up, and ended up retiring. The new Mercedes body modifications seemed to work though, with Russell finishing the race in 3rd, with Verstappen and Perez ahead of him.
In Formula 2, Felipe Drugovich took the win for MP Motorsport in both the Sprint race and the Feature race. He now leads the championship.
In the supporting W Series race, we had a 1,2,3 British podium, with a win for Jamie Chadwick, Abbi Pulling and Alice Powell.
Both Sebs had a crash in WRC out in Portugal. The gravel rally was won by Toyota GR's Kalle Rovanperä from Finland, with Elfyn Evans hot on his heels. The WRC goes off to Italy next! There was no Moto GP this week, but the World Superbikes were at Estoril. The battle between Jonathan Rea and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu continues as Rea takes 2 wins, with Toprak hot on his heels.
The British Superbikes were at Donington Park, with some awful crashes. We had bikes splitting into multiple pieces, and a rider even in hospital. Thankfully Josh Day is awake and eating again, we wish him a speedy recovery. NASCAR was a pretty spectacular event, with $1 million for the Winner in Texas. There were more crashes and slow punctures for the drivers. The win went to Ryan Blaney in his Ford, with Denny Hamlin behind him in 2nd place.
Tiff stayed up until midnight to watch the Indycar drivers at Indianapolis. We had crashes at 230MPH, with an average speed of 234.046MPH! Unbelievable! The win went to Scott Dixon, and Alex Palou in 2nd.
Our resident driver, Paul Woodman was driving his Caterham Roadsport car at Snetterton with the Caterham Academy Championship this weekend. We had races being won by 0.05 of a second, and over 30 drivers on the grid! In the first race, Paul managed a 7th place, following an 11th place qualifying. Geoff Newman, Charlie Lower and Freddie Chiddicks all manage their usual performances with great driving.
In the second race however, there was carnage at the start! Following an amazing start, Paul was squeezed by the two cars in front of him. He tried to go around the outside, but unfortunately was taken out by another car, leading to a red flag. Straight after the restart, we had a driver roll his car, forcing another red flag! Thankfully, the driver is ok.
We don't know where to start this weekend, but we have a major Formula 1 race in Monaco. Now that Mercedes have got rid of their porpoising, will they do better in qualifying? We also have the Indianapolis 500, plus Moto GP at Mugello, BTCC at Thruxton and British GT at Donington Park! Over in America, we have the NASCAR at Charlotte.
Welcome to episode 20 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast. Our two presenters, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we have the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Moto GP, Indycar, Formula E, BTCC and NASCAR!
Tiff joins us from Nice airport after being in Monaco! We kick off with the Grand Prix Historique in Monaco, with cars from all eras, where Tiff got to meet Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen and Ferrari driver, Charles LeClerc!
Formula E took place in Berlin this weekend, with a win for Nick De Vries in the Mercedes-EQ Formula E team, with 2nd place going to Rokit Venturi Racing's Edoardo Mortara.
Moto GP was at the Bugatti Circuit of Le Mans for their Grand Prix De France, where leaders of both the Moto GP and Moto2 race crashed out. The win in the Moto GP went to Fabio Quartararo on the Yamaha, with a win for Celestino Vietti in Moto2.
The BTCC were racing at Brands Hatch with all sorts of different weather! Josh Cooke won with Honda after some clever tyre changes.
The rain and chaos continued in Indycar, at the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianopolis Motor Speedway. Teams weren't sure what tyre compound to go for with the different weathers, but the win went to Colton Herta.
NASCAR was a battle between Kurt Busch in the Toyota and Kyle Larson in the Chevrolet, with Busch just beating Larson to the Win at the Kansas Speedway.
Welcome to episode 19 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman return with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week. Unfortunately, our audio isn't quite as good as last week, as Tiff joins us on his mobile phone. Apologies for any inconvenience to our listeners!
This week we have F1, W Series, British GT, Touring Cars and NASCAR! Kicking off in Miami with Formula 1! The event was very well hyped, with even a fake marina and boats on show! Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen performed a trademark, bold move on the first corner, and took the race win. Mercedes had a disappointing race, finishing in 5th and 6th with lots of porpoising going on.
The W Series was supporting the F1 in Miami. It was a perfect win for Jamie Chadwick, with 2 wins this weekend. Last year's Winner, Alice Powell ended up stalling on the grid and finishing in 6th place.
The World Endurance Championship was at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. It was typically Spa weather, with lots of rain. The #7 Toyota was victorious, driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez, beating Alpine in 2nd place.
The World Touring Cars started their season with a reverse grid at the Circuit de Pau Ville. The win went to Argentine driver, Nestor Girolami.
British GT was taking place at Silverstone, with a win for Barwell Motorsport in their Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO.
NASCAR was at the famous old oval, Darlington. We had a very controversial ending, with some questionable driving for Winner Joey Logano, who drove into William Byron and put the leader into the wall.
This weekend, we have Indycar at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMSA are at the mid-Ohio course. Moto GP is back at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit in France. Formula E has a double header in Berlin and then in Britain we have the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch!
Welcome to episode 18 of the Lovecars on the grid podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week! We have proper microphones this week!
You join the duo this week in America, as we film at the Triple F Collection, with some incredible cars behind Tiff and Paul, including a La Ferrari!
We pay tribute to begin with to Ayrton Senna. On this day in 1980, a young Tiff Needell qualified for the Belgian Grand prix, sharing the back row with Emerson Fittipaldi!
Moto GP took place at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain, with a win for Ducati rider, Francesco Bagnaia, ahead of championship leader, Fabio Quartararo, who finished in second on his Yamaha. In Moto2, Japanese rider, Ai Ogura won on his Honda, whilst in Moto3, Spanish rider Izan Guevara took the win on his Gas Gas.
The DTM cars were at Portimao, with wins for both Audi and Mercedes. Rally driver, Sebastian Loeb was driving a Ferrari, rising to 16th and 18th during the races.
Formula E were at Monaco, with Mitch Evans on pole in his Jaguar. Evans couldn't continue at the same pace with his energy plan, resulting in Mercedes driver, Stoffel Vandoorne winning the E-prix in Monaco. Evans did manage a 2nd place though!
Brands Hatch had one of the biggest crowds ever for the GT cars. The Doctor, Valentino Rossi was driving one of the GT3 cars, scoring his first points this weekend in his Audi.
With it being a bank holiday in the UK this weekend, the British Superbikes at Oulton Park are still taking place! Indycar was a race all about strategy at the Grand Prix of Alabama. There were cars stopping for fuel, whereas other cars were going for longer stints, making for an epic race! Rinus VeeKay managed to get pole position in qualifying, but had a slow out lap due to having cold tyres, leaving the win to Pato O'Ward, with Veekay finishing 3rd place. Ex Formula 1 star, Romain Grosjean caused a bit of trouble with some wheel banging during overtakes.
The IMSA Sports cars were at the Laguna Seca Circuit. Acura managed a 1, 2 finish, with the Brits Oliver Jarvis and Tom Blomqvist bringing home the second place.
NASCAR was supposed to be racing in Dover, but was postponed due to poor weather. They are in fact racing today! Who will win? In other news, Porsche and Audi have announced that they will be entering Formula 1! Sadly, this doesn't mean that there will 4 new cars on the grid. Instead, Porsche will partner up with Red Bull, whilst Audi is expected to partner with the Sauber Alfa Romeo team.
Next week, we have a new Formula 1 circuit, at the Miami Grand Prix! With lots of overtaking opportunities, it's set to be an exciting race! At Spa in Belgium we have the LMP2 cars. The British GT Championship comes to Silverstone, then we have NASCAR at Darlington Raceway!
Welcome to episode 17 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us the news on the motorsport events from around the World, and this week has been a busy one!
We kick off with the dramatic events of Formula 1. We had a Ferrari meltdown at Imola, disappointing the Tifosi after Sainz crashing out in qualifying after a clash with Daniel Ricciardo. Charles LeClerc put his Ferrari into a wall when trying to go for the fastest lap. The Red Bull cars of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez came through, with Verstappen winning the race. 3rd and 4th wen to two British drivers, Lando Norris and George Russell.
The support races were dramatic, with a win for Théo Pourchaire in F2, and Roman Stanek in Formula 3. We apologise again to Jonny Edgar for forgetting his name last week and we hope he gets well soon.
We had a dramatic weekend in BTCC too, with overtakes involving 3 or 4 cars wide at Donington Park. We also had the Porsches, Ginettas and Minis racing. The highlight of the BTCC for us was Jake Hill, who finished 3rd in the first race, but got thrown out for ride height infringement and put to the back of the grid. He ended up winning the race!
Even more drama in the NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway. With the 200MPH back straight, we were expecting lots of incidents. There was just the one crash on the back straight, where cars were four a breadth, causing a massive crash with up to 20 cars off the track as a result. The lead changed 29 times in the last lap, with Kyle Larsson against Erik Jones.
We had both World Superbikes and Moto GP this weekend. The Superbikes were at their Dutch round. In the final race, Razgatlioglu and Rea clashed and took each other off the track.
Moto GP was very dramatic at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal. Fabio Quartararo was triumphant on his Yamaha. There was turn 1 drama, with riders out braking each other and taking each other out. The biggest drama on the bikes was in Moto 2, where riders had to flee safety after Zonta Van Den Goorbergh's bike went up in flames. No less than 15 bikes all went down in the same corner, thanks to some rain on the track.
Jake Dixon was on pole for the restart, with 7 laps to go. Unfortunately, the drama continued, where he lost his front wheel and lost the pole position with a crash. The most dramatic event of the weekend was at World Rally Championship in Croatia. With poor weather, we had a lot of punctures from the gravel and rocks. We started off with drama, with crashes and punctures from the beginning of the race. We had plenty of crashes, and even flames from Oliver Solberg's car.
The drama came down to the last two stages, as Kalle Rovanpera's Toyota was on track for the comfortable win. In the penultimate, 19th stage, we had torrential rain! Rovanpera's ended up losing the lead to Hyundai's Ott Tanak. In the final stage however, Rovanpera managed to claw the win back, a great battle between the two drivers.
Next week, we'll be doing this podcast from America! There's no Formula 1, but we have Indycar in Alabama. IMSA Sports cars at Laguna Seca. We have Moto GP at Barcelona, NASCAR and Formula E in Monaco and we have the Superbikes at Oulton Park!
Welcome to another episode of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week. It's been a quiet weekend for motorsport, but a few really exciting events to look forward to!
We have the European Le Mans Series around Circuit Paul Ricard in France. With the LMP2 cars. Sophia Flörsch came second overall. In NASCAR, the cars were at the Bristol oval, driving in the dirt! There was lots of cars spinning, resulting in yellow flags on the track.
The last 30 laps was chaos! There was a last lap, last corner battle, which the win eventually went to Toyota driver, Kyle Busch.
British GT was at Oulton Park with some excitement from the Lamborghini's, Porsches and McLaren GT cars.
The British Superbikes started their season at Silverstone too. We pay tribute to Speedway star, Nigel Pearson. May he rest in peace and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Next week, we have a lot to look forward to! Formula 1 goes to Imola, who will win this time? Will Ferrari continue their Winning streak? WRC are going to Croatia for their rally for the first time. BTCC are at Donington Park. Moto GP are also at Portiamo. Superbikes are at Assen, and NASCAR are at the Talladega Superspeedway.
A whole day's television to look forward to on Sunday! It's a sad story in Formula 3, where Jonny Edgar has had to withdraw. Our apologies to Jonny for forgetting his name! And get well soon!
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week. Our presenters join us from a Starbucks car park, following a day for filming for our upcoming TV show!
Nonetheless, we have an action packed agenda for this week, with Formula 1 in Australia, Indycar, Formula E in Rome, Moto GP at the Circuit of Americas, plus a big fight in NASCAR!
Firstly, we kick off with big news. Our very own Paul Woodman was racing in the Caterham Roadsport Champioship at Brands Hatch this weekend, and managed to come home with a 3rd place! Yes, our long awaited podium has finally come!
Tiff was also racing at the Goodwood Members Meeting in a Ford Capri, rising through the places from 15th to 7th! Formula 1 took place in Melbourne, Australia this weekend. Reigning Champion, Max Verstappen broke down in his Red Bull, handing the win to Ferrari driver Charles LeClerc. His team mate, Carlos Sainz also had trouble with his car. The other Red Bull driver, Sergio Perez managed to bring his car home in 2nd, whilst the Mercedes drivers of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton managed to take 3rd and 4th places.
Indycar had a great weekend, with the IMSA World Sports Cars on the Sunday and the single seater on the Sunday. Cadillac took the 1st and 2nd places. In Formula E, Jaguar had a great weekend in Rome, with a win for New Zealand driver, Mitch Evans.
Moto GP had a second win for Italian rider, Enea Bastianini at the Circuit of Americas, with lots of top runners being either taken out by other riders or crashing out all together! Thankfully, there we no injuries. It was good to see Marc Marquez back following his high sider accident two races ago.
On the Superbikes, Turkish rider, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was fighting against British rider Jonathan Rea and Spanish rider, Alvaro Bautista for the win, which Bautista managed to take from the other two riders.
NASCAR took place at the Martinsville Speedway, in Virginia, where the biggest event of the race was a fight between drivers Ty Gibbs and Sam Mayer, where drivers were fined $15,000 for the punchup. William Byron ended up winning the race in his Chevrolet.
Next weekend, we have a quiet weekend, with NASCAR in Tennessee. Some GT4 racing at Oulton Park. British Superbikes also kick off at Silverstone.
This week Paul and Tiff are joined by W series star and Italian GP cup racing driver Vicky Piria, from an exotic location somewhere in Switzerland!
Vicky predicts who’s going to win the Melbourne Grand Prix with her home country and Ferrari leading the way a second place to Red Bull racing and a third place to Mercedes AMG which drivers she’s chosen?
The doctor Valentino Rossi swaps two wheels for four wheels and had an unusual situation with his pitstop.
On two wheels there was plenty of MotoGP action in Argentina and then we head to the USA for the NASCAR round up.
Who will be victorious Albert park? Will it be Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, or will another driver make the podium?
Welcome to another episode of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of the motorsport events from the past week.
Paul joins us from an airport lounge yet again, but there's lots to discuss this week. From Formula 1, F2, NASCAR and more! We kick off with Formula 1, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this time. Following a missile attack on a fuel depot less than 10 miles from the track, should F1 continue to take place in Jeddah?
Mick Schumacher started off with a crash in qualifying, which led to him sitting out of the race on Sunday. Sergio Perez put his Red Bull in pole position, ahead of Max Verstappen in 4th, with the two Ferraris of Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz between them.
Yet again, Nicholas Latifi saved Max Verstappen, crashing and causing a safety car in the closing laps of the race. Assisting the Red Bull in closing the gap between him and leader Charles LeClerc. The Ferrari had some clever tactics with the DRS zones, but Verstappen still managed to overtake LeClerc and took the win in Saudi Arabia. Lewis Hamilton finished in 10th place, following some interesting strategy decisions!
There was no F3 this week, but in F2, the feature race was won by Felipe Drugovich and Liam Lawson won the sprint race.
The NASCAR drivers were at the Circuit of Americas. With no track limits, there was a very exciting finish with a fight between Alex Bowman and Ross Chastain in the two Chevrolets. In the final lap, Chastain managed to put another driver into his rival, winning his first ever NASCAR race.
Next week, we have more NASCAR and Moto GP as Paul and Tiff return from Italy!
The 2022 season of Formula 1 begins! We have F2, F3 and plenty more for Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman to give you a motorsport roundup of this week, including IMSA 12H Sebring, Indycar and NASCAR!
We kick off with Formula 1, which begun in Bahrain this weekend. Tiff's predictions of a Ferrari 1-2 were correct, as Charles LeClerc brought his red Ferrari home in 1st place, with team mate Carlos Sainz in 2nd.
We had some strong qualifying from returning Haas driver, Kevin Magnussen and Valterri Bottas in his Alfa Romeo. During the race, following the performance from last season, race favourite Max Verstappen suffered from reliability problems, leading to both his and team mates Perez' retirement. Elsewhere, the Mercedes team with Hamilton and Russell suffered with porpoising problems, leading to a 3rd place for Hamilton, and Russell in 4th place.
The FIA have announced new regulations, tightening restrictions on track limits and overtaking to prevent a repeat of last season. They also admitted that human error was the reason for the debacle in Abu Dhabi.
A great story for Kevin Magnussen and Haas in Bahrain too, achieving their first points in the championship with Magnussen finishing in 5th place! There was plenty of Formula 2 and Formula 3 action too, with lots of overtaking in the same weekend! Saudi Arabia in the next round!
Moto GP was in Indonesia for the first time, with presenter Suzi Perry there. There was a huge crash from a high sider with Marc Marquez, who thankfully walked away without injury. Portuguese rider, Miguel Oliveira ended up taking the win.
In the USA, we had four major races this weekend. With the Sebring 12H race for the WEC. With a collision and a spin with just an hour left remaining, the race was won by Chip Ganassi Racing’s #02 car.
Indycar was at the Texas oval, travelling at terrifying speeds of up to 221MPH, with some big shunts, but the win went to Josef Newgarden. NASCAR took place at Atlanta, where cars could be just two wide around the track. We had a few shunts, leading to Kyle Larson spinning out, but his team mate, William Byron took the win.
Next week, we have Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia. There is F2 but no F3 there this weekend. NASCAR goes to the Circuit of the Americas.
Do we have a new rivalry in Formula 1? What are your predictions for Saudi Arabia, let us know in the comments!
F1 is back! Will Max Verstappen continue his top form? Will Lewis Hamilton be back to challenge him once again for the Championship title?
Join Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman in another podcast episode, looking at F1, Moto GP, Indycar and more!
We've had testing this weekend out in Bahrain, and all of the controversy has revolved around the side-pods (or lack of) on the Mercedes F1 car! The car came out at testing with a very unusual design, which caused a lot of fuss from rival Red Bull Team principal, Christian Horner.
Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were particularly slow in testing, but then testing is never a good indication of how the season will go! The cars appear to be faster however, with a new lap record set in testing.
The news of the week was Nikita Mazepin's replacement at Haas, which is Kevin Magnussen, who became the fastest driver on day 2 of testing! Daniel Ricciardo has unfortunately caught Covid, so could there be another driver temporarily replacing him? We want Oscar Piastri in Formula 1!
Who do you think will be fastest this year? Let us know in the comments!
F2 and F3 had their testing too, with New Zealand driver, Liam Lawson and Norweigan driver Dennis Hauger looking the fastest on the grid. Sadly, racing legend Vic Elford passed away this week too at 86. He won the Monte Carlo rally, the Daytona 24H and had a big career in Formula 1!
NASCAR were racing last weekend at Phoenix, with cars seven abreast during the race!
Next weekend, we have lots of action, from Formula 3, to Indycar at Texas Speedway and the WEC at Sebring! The Moto GP is back too, out in Indonesia. NASCAR are out in Manta Speedway too!
Don't forget to give us your Formula 1 podium predictions in the comments!
This week Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are joined by the legendary presenter, Suzi Perry who chats through her life with Moto3, with a new British team giving youngsters a chance, while John McPhee enters his 13th season!
Moto 2 sees a podium for Sam Lowes after dramatic last corner while Jake Dixon seem very much at home and on the pace.
Tiff wonders if the talented Spaniard, Pedro Acosta is Suzi’s "new Valentino" – even though he did have a disappointing debut moving up to Moto2.
In Moto GP Brad Binder leaps to 3rd form 7th while pole man Jorge Martin disappears backwards then gets clobbered by Bagnaia on a factory Ducati.
We discuss the two satellite Ducati teams and are they faster than the factory bikes?
Emotional first win for Bastianini with the Gresini team while Honda back look to be back on the pace.
Is Mark Marquez ever getting back to top form? Champions Yamaha back in 10th and 11th – not good for Fabio Quartararo.
In F1 Nikita Mazepin controversial career isover while Russian Romain Rustinov withdraws his LMP2 entries that included Daniel Kvyat as one of his drivers.
Another cracking NASCAR race Kyle Busch robbed by Abu Dhabi style Latifi finish, then Kyle Larson gets beaten to the line by teammate Alex Bowman.
Next week Bahrain test Thursday, Frioday and Saturday where we will see Pietro Fittipaldi in the Haas for testing, but will he be there for the race too?
Only race is NASCAR round Phoenix one mile track.
Welcome to episode 9 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back again to give you a roundup of the motorsport events from the past week!
We of course have to kick off with Formula 1, where we've had testing in Barcelona for the 2022 season. Meanwhile, both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have been voicing their opinions over the Michael Masi saga. Hamilton has been voicing his opinions on having non-biased stewards, while Verstappen has been expressing his opinion that race director, Michael Masi has been thrown under the bus!
In the testing, we saw some good lap times from Ferrari, Mercedes and the other teams, but Alpine didn't seem to set any lap times, with Fernando Alonso even catching fire during testing! There's lots of talk about Nikita Mazepin not being part of the opening Grand Prix, and Pietro Fittipaldi replacing him temporarily. We don't think Russian drivers should be penalised for the horrible events in Ukraine! What would you do with the Mazepin situation? Haas have of course lost their main Russian sponsor already.
The World Rally Championship was taking place out in Sweden this weekend too. With 21 year old, Kalle Rovanpera winning with his co-driver Jonne Haltunen. Indycar had an eventful weekend at St. Petersburg. With Kiwi driver, Scott McLaughlin taking the first win of the season.
Following Tiff's return from Daytona, NASCAR was at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. We had some spins at 180MPH. With Tiff's favourite, Kyle Larson fighting for 1st place and ended up putting his team mate, Chase Elliot into the wall!
Coming up, we have NASCAR in Las Vegas! Moto GP is back at the Qatar GP, without Valentino Rossi sadly! We also have GP2 and GP3!
Welcome to episode 8 of the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
One of our presenters is in a slightly different setting this week, as Tiff reports from a sunny Daytona Beach, Florida, with the motorsport passion team! Has Tiff picked the best time to leave the UK weather?
We kick off with the breaking news from this week! The FIA have finally come to their senses, and following the events at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race Director Michael Masi has gone! Finally, the governing body of Formula 1 admitted a mistake, but this won't change the result between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for the F1 World Championship!
With Masi out, the FIA have announced that not one, but two directors will replace him! The new race directors will be Eduardo Freitas, who held the same role in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), and Niels Wittich, who was the race director in the German Touring car series, DTM. With new race directors taking turns to do each race in the 2022 season, who will be the top 3 drivers in this year's season? We have no cars, engine developments and even new drivers, too! It's a shame we can't see what happens in testing this week!
It would be rude not to talk about the Daytona 500 with NASCAR. There are a few new, younger drivers driving these cars around the oval at 200MPH. There were plenty of crashes in the season opener, including some with the Infinity Series. In the main race, victory was taken by Rookie Austin Cindric, who beat Bubba Wallace in his Ford, after being pushed by team mate Ryan Blaney.
Extreme E was back in Saudi Arabia, at the desert e-prix. The final race resulted in a red flag after World Rallycross star, Tanner Foust crashed his McLaren into the back of a competitor, with not being able to see with the dust. The race was won by X11, Nico Rosberg's team. Over in the Middle East, the Formula 4 UAE and Regional European Formulas concluded, with a win for Charlie Wurz, with British driver, Aiden Neate finishing the Championship in 3rd place. In the Regional European Formula, brother of Ferrari Formula 1 driver, Arthur LeClerc Won the championship there.
Coming up, we have so many exciting events to look forward to, with F1 testing, World Rally Championship in Sweden, Indycar in St. Petersburg and NASCAR in Fontana, California!
Welcome to episode 7 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back for another weekly roundup of the motorsport action from the past week.
This week, it's a valentines special, although there's no love for FIA's Michael Masi, as the controversy continues over the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Yes, the debate over the rulings at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix continue. An audio file has been uncovered showing that both Red Bull and Mercedes were coaching Michael Masi's decisions. Michael could've turned his radio off though, and didn't have to respond to the pressure from the Team Principals! We can't move on until justice is made!
We can all agree, both Lewis Hamilton fans and Max Verstappen fans, that Michael Masi made a mistake. We just want fair racing! Verstappen deserved to win, but the ultimate race was decided by the fault of the stewards. The excitement continues with Formula 1 though, as we have new 2022 season cars being released this month!
In Formula E, we had their round in Mexico at the weekend. The Porsche team appeared to get their strategy right, winning their first race in the sport. Congratulations to Pascal Wehrlein and Andre Lotterer for taking 1st and 2nd in a very entertaining race! Should there be DRS in Formula E? Over in the Middle East, we had 2x four hour races in Dubai, with some wins for British drivers in the GT racing categories. We also had Formula Regional races, with wins for Charles LeClerc's brother, Arthur.
Next weekend, Tiff is off to Daytona! One of the jewels in the racing calendar! With new cars, central locking wheels and Kyle Larsson back in action! We also have Extreme E coming back with what sounds like new teams!
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
Firstly, it's a special day for Paul. A very Happy Birthday!
In Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton has broke his radio silence! Giving us a strong indication that he will be back on the grid this year! Meanwhile, in the FIA, there's no news on Michael Masi as race director. There's a series of meetings taking place at the FIA to determine the result of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and reshuffle the structure, but why is it taking so long?
We've had new car launches too, with Haas launching their car for the 2022 season.
In the Autosport Awards, it was a good night for British motorsport, with awards to Zak O'Sullivan, who has only raced in Britain! Zak will be going into Formula 3 with Carling racing this year! Ash Sutton received the award for National Driver of the Year, too! This weekend also featured the Race of Champions, won by Sebastian Loeb, who beat Formula 1 driver, Sebastian Vettel to take the win!
In NASCAR, we had the LA clash, with the 7th generation of cars, with locking wheels and 5-speed sequential gearboxes. The win went to Joey Lagano.
This weekend, we have the Formula E race in Mexico City, hopefully we'll have some excitement there!
Welcome to episode 5 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Our second season is back, with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman giving you a roundup of the motorsport events from the past week!
We kick off with the Formula 1 and the FIA! The issue that happened at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is still ongoing! Why is this report taking so long to come out? How long will this continue? Still, there are no comments from Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen on the subject.
Elsewhere in the FIA, they've crowned the first Winners of the WRC Talent Search, crowning Romet Jurgenson winning a season drive in an M-Sport Rally3 Ford Fiesta. We love to see these academies bringing through the young drivers with talent! Looking at the teams, Red Bull look to be continuing their relationship with engine manufacturer, Honda. The FIA are making Covid-19 jabs mandatory in Formula 1.
The Formula E started their 2021/2022 Championship in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The Win went to Mercedes with their driver, Nyck de Vries.
The Daytona 24H took place this weekend too, with lots of cars in different classes to watch, including 30 British drivers on the grid! Helio Castroneves, Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis and Simon Pagenaud shared the win for Meyer Shank Racing, which was an emotional win, as it's the first win for 10 years! There was also an epic Porsche battle!
Coming up next week, we still have the younger drivers out in the FormulaE UAE and Formula Region Asia series'. We also have NASCAR kicking off, along with the Autosport Awards, too!
If you've got any questions you'd like to ask Tiff for next week, make sure you ask them in the comments!
Welcome to episode 4 of season 2 of the Lovecars On The Grid motorsport podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!
This week, we have a huge amount to cover. From the Monte Carlo Rally, to news from Formula 1 and the FIA, plus some pre season testing in Abu Dhabi and in the USA with Daytona!
Kicking off with news from the FIA. We've been chasing an update since the Formula 1 finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021. The whole Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fiasco, where both drivers have been remarkably quiet about the whole situation. Elsewhere though, fans are threatening to boycott the FIA! Will Hamilton be at the first race of the season? The first change from the FIA is that race fans won't know who the race director is, plus there will be no communication broadcasted between race director and team principals.
The Monte Carlo Rally was surprisingly dry this year, with some snow and ice for some added excitement! The rally in the French Riviera gave us a battle between the two retired drivers, Sébastien Loeb and Sébastien Ogier. The Win went to Sébastien Loeb and his co-driver, Isabelle Galmiche in their Ford Puma Hybrid for the Ford M Sport team, with team cars also finishing in 3rd and 5th place. Welsh driver, Elfyn Evans was able to win a stage, but a crash prevented him to continuing. Galmiche is the first female in 25 years to Win the Monte Carlo Rally!
Back at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, we had the Formula 4 UAE, where the younger drivers are getting experience for their cars in the other series. Drivers are able to test for four weekends in the UAE for the Winter Season. Should Winter testing be banned? We have three British drivers out of the 27 drivers in total. The other season at Yas Marina was Formula Regional Asian, that has a similar format, allowing testing. Amongst drivers are Charles Leclerc's brother and Juan Pablo Montoya's son! There was some questionable, track limits driving, with driver's receiving 10 second penalties for exceeding track limits. We like Tiff's idea of reducing the car's power automatically for exceeding track limits though! What would your solution be?
Over the pond in the USA, we had the road before the 24 race at Daytona, as we build up to the Daytona 24H this weekend. Ricky Taylor took pole, with Will Stevens as his co-driver. Kamui Kobayashi took second place, ahead of next weekend.
Next weekend, Formula E returns, with a very snazzy advertisement. Make sure you check it out! This season is the last one with the Gen 2 car. There's a new qualifying format, with a knockout system. Audi have now taken their team out of Formula E, but Maserati are joining Formula E from the 2022/2023 season.
Welcome to episode 3 of the 2022 season of Lovecars On The Grid! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back for another roundup of this weeks motorsport!
This week, we have more Formula 1 news and the FIA! There's also the Dakar rally, and more to look forward to in the coming weeks!
We kick off with the Le Mans 24H virtual race! Formula 1 Champion, Max Verstappen was favourite to win, but after leading and being too heavy on the curbs, the Red Bull driver lost out to British racing driver, Oliver Rowland.
In Formula 1, we've had an announcement from the FIA that Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff is in meetings to discuss the race in Abu Dhabi that ended the season in 2021. There's also been Zoom meetings taking place at the FIA to discuss Michael Masi's place in the sport. Mistakes took place in other races too, at Brazil and at Silverstone, not just in Abu Dhabi! Should Masi be outed from the FIA? Is there someone who can replace him? The final decision following the enquiry into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be announced on 18th March, four months after the race took place! Elsewhere, Aston Martin have appointed Mike Crack as the Team Principal for the 2022 season.
The Dakar Rally ended last week, after a spectacular few days in the desert in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Nasser Al-Attiyah won the race for the cars in his Toyota, having competed 18 times in the Dakar. On the motorbikes, Sam Sunderland won it for the British! In the trucks, the Kamaz team were leading all the way through!
We of course had the Dubai 24 hour race at the Dubai Autodrome this weekend. With Audi taking the 1st and 2nd place spots. Out of the 320 drivers, there were only 7 British drivers!
Coming up, we have the 90th Monte Carlo rally taking place next week, with drivers such as Sebastien Loeb, Oliver Solberg and Toyota driver, Elfyn Evans all taking part. We of course have the hybrid cars in this season, offering an extra 100HP.
Welcome to the second episode of the new season of Lovecars On The Grid! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with another podcast, bringing you a roundup of the latest motorsport updates from around the World!
This week, we look at a positive decision from the FIA for a change at Dakar, plus some news from Formula 1!
Kicking off at Dakar, the FIA actually got a decision right for a change! Jutta Kleinschmidt is the new President of the Cross Country Rally Commission and coincidentally was the first Woman to win the Paris-Dakar rally in 2001. We heard at the start of this year's Dakar rally that Audi Sport and their driver, Carlos Sainz were unhappy about the sport being unbalanced towards their EV car entrant, the RS Q e-tron. Kleinschmidt quite rightly responded to this, completely denying that their is a disadvantage for the EV team, and urged the rally to continue as normal. Some common sense from the FIA for a change!
Should we get a former Formula 1 Champion to head the FIA Formula 1 division! Elsewhere at the Dakar, we've had 2 stages cancelled due to the weather and visibility, but overall been run incredibly well by the FIA under Kleinschmidt mastery. Ironically, Sainz and the Audi have now actually won three stages, too!
Just four stages to go before the finish on Friday! Come on the British that are taking part!
In Formula 1, we have news! Otmar Szafnauer, Team Principal for Aston Martin F1 team has left the team. There were rumours about him moving to Alpine, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
In other news, Australian Racing Driver, Renee Gracie has announced that she's looking to restart her racing career and trying to get into NASCAR! The driver has had 3 years out in the adult entertainment business. Good luck to her!
Elsewhere in British F4, Matias Zagazeta, who came second in F4 this year, is hoping for a seat in the higher racing divisions too!
The GT cars kick off their season with the Gulf 12 hour race, with our friend, Oli Webb achieving 1st place in his GT4 class and 11th place overall!
Next weekend, the GT3 cars move to the Dubai 24H race, with 87 cars taking part! Then, at the end of the month we have the Daytona 24H race and the Monte Carlo rally to look forward to!
We're going to switch it up next week and bring on ex-BBC Top Gear Stig, Ben Collins to the podcast!
Make sure you tune in next week to hear Tiff Needell discuss with Ben Collins!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Happy New Year from Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, and welcome to Season 2 of our podcast! It's technically episode 42, but with a New Year, we're starting a new Season! Thank you for all of your support on our podcast so far, we really do appreciate it!
In this week's motorsport roundup, the guys cover the Dakar Rally, Formula 1, BTCC and more!
It wouldn't be our podcast without kicking off with Formula 1, where we have yet more controversy in the sport! Back at Spa in Belgium in 2021, we had a 3 lap procession, which was then called off, due to the weather. 70,000 fans were left disappointed after waiting in the rain, and unfortunately won't be getting any refund as a result! This is as a result of a decision by Liberty Media, who instead are offering a prize draw to win 1 of 170 seats at next year's Grand Prix. Poor show from Liberty Media!
The Dakar rally is kicking off in Saudi Arabia, with some action before the race even started, with a service crew car involved in an explosion, with members airlifted to hospital. Officials haven't ruled out criminal activity yet, we wish a speedy recovery to all of those involved. Carlos Sainz is in his electric powered, Audi RSQ E-Tron, the first of it's class in the Dakar Rally with some disagreements between Audi and the race officials over the rules of the rally. Sainz actually got lost looking for a weigh station, and is currently 2 hours behind, in 48th place! He wasn't the only driver to get lost though, as teams aren't allowed to use satellite navigation systems, relying only on maps in their given road book that day.
If you're a fan of this kind of motorsport, we plan to cover some grass roots motorsport events in our upcoming TV show, so keep your eyes peeled for that! Should we put Tiff into an endurance race? What do you think? Let us know too, if you have access into anything interesting for us!
It's an interesting time of the year for Formula 1, as young drivers start signing up for Formula 2 and Formula 3, could these be the future F1 stars? We can of course look at the Autosport Awards for future talent too, with George Russell and Lando Norris winning awards in the past, before they became stars in Formula 1. Names such as Jonny Edgar, Zak O'Sullivan, Louis Foster and Oli Webb are all nominated for the driver of the year awards, so these could be our future stars!
In Touring Cars, Jake Hill has signed up to West Surrey Racing team, who are powered by ROKiT and partnered with the new NAPA sponsor.
Welcome to Episode 41 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are here with another episode, with a motorsport roundup of events from the past week!
It's been Christmas week, so very quiet from a motorsport front, but still lots to talk about from the FIA with Formula 1 and other sports, too. The FIA seems to be going through an interesting period, after Frenchman, Jean Todt moved on from being in charge of the FIA for 12 years, bringing in Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the new FIA President. Then of course we had the controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the last race of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Furthermore, both Ross Braun and Pat Symonds are leaving Formula 1, who were two figures behind the new, 2022 car. In addition to this, Belgian FIA Rally Director, Yves Matton also quits!
What also doesn't help, is that a petition has been launched on Twitter to get Michael Masi out of the FIA, following his decisions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Should he stay? What do you think? To make matters even worse, Nicolas Latifi, who was the driver that crashed, causing the safety car at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has been receiving death threats for what happened to Lewis Hamilton following the incident! Of course, Latifi didn't intend to crash! Paul then gives us some stats on Formula 1 for our Christmas Quiz! Comparing Max Verstappen beating Lewis Hamilton to Fernando Alonso beating Michael Schumacher in 2005. Did you also know that Nikita Mazepin received 234 blue flags in the 2021 season!
World Rally Championship is back on 23rd January, with French Rally driver Sebastian Loeb driving for Ford in the new Puma rally cars. The cars this season will be hybrid for the first time, too, which will make for an interesting season for WRC with 100HP boosts from the hybrid system.
In the British Touring Cars Championship, NAPA Auto Parts are using BTCC as a launch platform for their business in the UK market, which will give BTCC a real boost, allowing drivers to be paid to be full time BTCC drivers, as opposed to drivers using their own sponsors.
As January approaches, we of course look forward to the Dakar rally, that starts on 1st January. With nearly 500 different vehicles taking part, from buggies, motorbikes, trucks and cars, with just 1000 people taking part and just 10 British people taking part!
That's it for our podcasts for this year! Thank you to everyone who has supported us and may we wish you a very Happy New Year!
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back to give you another roundup of motorsport updates from the past week!
This week, the guys discuss more about the Formula 1, we also have the Extreme E and there's testing for next years Formula 1 and F2!
Kicking off with Formula 1. Mercedes have dropped their appeal following the race in Abu Dhabi and the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The question now though, is Lewis Hamilton going to retire from Formula 1 racing? With all the pressure from Max and his team mate George Russell next year, could Hamilton go against his contract for 2022 and leave F1? If he did, who would replace him?
Hamilton didn't attend the prize giving, which is against FIA rules and he was also knighted this week! But what are rules after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix fiasco? Driver's are fined for breaking rules, but the same doesn't appear to apply to the FIA. There needs to be consistency in the Championship!
Hamilton did have a Win this weekend though, as his LH44 team won the race in Dorset at the Jurassic Coast in the Extreme E series. Although the Rosberg Racing team won the overall title as the Championship comes to an end. We have some new teams coming to the sport next year, with McLaren also joining the series. Should we try and get Extreme E on our tv show next year?
Following the end of the F1 season, the majority of drivers were back in Abu Dhabi for 2022 Season testing. Pirelli are bringing an 18 inch tyre to the 2022, so drivers were testing the new tyres as Yas Marina Circuit. Formula 2 were testing at the same time, as they will be getting the same new tyres next year, too.
Remaining in Sports, we had the Sports Personality of the Year, Emma Raducanu deservedly won the Award, but should we have seen Lewis Hamilton on the shortlist?
Next week, we of course have Christmas, but we will still be here! If there's anything you want to ask Tiff, please let us know!
Thank you for all the support from our viewers this year, and may we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Welcome to episode 39 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell are here to give you a motorsport roundup from the past week, but of course, top of our agenda is the Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi!
Firstly, a huge congratulations to Max Verstappen! He won more Grand Prix's than Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton, a fantastic drive from both drivers. It is undeniable that both Lewis and Max are unbelievable drivers, which gave us a very exciting season, that came to down to not only the last round of the season, but the last lap!
In qualifying, it looked like the Red Bull F1 car was faster. Max was able to secure pole position, with Hamilton behind and Perez in 3rd place. In the race, Hamilton tried passing Max on the outside, forcing Hamilton off the track, which caused the first controversy of the race, should Hamilton have given the place back?
Mercedes then gambled on having a quicker car, bringing Hamilton into the pits and covering the pit stop by the Red Bull team on the previous lap. Sergio Perez was able to help Verstappen catch back up though, by holding up Hamilton, reducing the gap between him and Verstappen. Bottas on the other hand didn't appear to be able to support his Mercedes team mate in a similar fashion.
Until this point, it was looking like this was Hamilton's race, with both Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff and Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner both making radio messages to race director Michael Masi.
With just four laps to go, an accident from Nicolas Latifi in his Williams prompted a safety car. We weren't sure if the race was going to restart, and race control announced that lapped cars were not allowed to overtake the safety car, meaning that Verstappen was way behind Hamilton.
All of a sudden, the rules were changed, allowing all lapped cars to overtake the safety car. This gave Hamilton and Verstappen a one on one race, but with Hamilton on older tyres, there was little he could to do defend from the Dutch driver.
Carlos Sainz gained the 3rd place trophy in his Ferrari, with Yuki Tsunoda in 4th place in his Alpha Tauri. Valtterri Bottas came down in 6th place. What an end to the season!
In Formula 2, Oscar Piastri took pole for the main race, and won the Championship in Abu Dhabi. Will we see him in a Formula 2 car?
Next weekend, the Extreme E is coming to the UK!
Welcome to episode 38 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us the latest roundup of motorsport events from around the World! In this episode, we look at Formula 2, Aussie Supercars and S5000 Single seaters, but we kick off with the Formula 1 race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia!
Potentially the most insane race we've ever seen in Formula 1, would you agree? An incredible drive from both Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes, and Max Verstappen in his Red Bull as the battle continues for the Championship!
The opening corner at Jeddah caused a few problems, Tiff did call it last week! Verstappen had an amazing qualifying, although only qualified in 3rd place after not completing his lap. In the race, Mick Schumacher crashed in his Haas car, resulting in a red flag for the first time.
Following the restart, Verstappen gained advantage through overtaking Hamilton and then coming off the track, leaving Hamilton to take avoiding action and allowing Esteban Ocon to move into 2nd place. The stewards intervened at this point, Red Bull the option to take 3rd place behind Ocon and Hamilton, or face a penalty. Red Bull chose to put Max into 3rd place.
Then we had a 2nd red flag caused by Nikita Mazepin and Sergio Perez, resulting in both drivers being retired from the race. Verstappen came back to overtake Hamilton and Ocon, resulting in his team asking him to give the place back to Hamilton. This however turned into Hamilton crashing into the back of Verstappen! A crazy turn of events! Thankfully, the front wing of Hamilton's car had minimal damage.
After further trading positions between Hamilton and Verstappen, Verstappen received a 5 second penalty from the stewards, awarding Hamilton the win. Verstappen took 2nd place, with Bottas just sneaking past Ocon on the final straight to snatch 3rd place. Verstappen then left the podium without celebrating. Onto Abu Dhabi for a very exciting season finale!
Staying in Saudi Arabia, Formula 2 brought a lot of excitement too! Oscar Piastri edges closer to his championship victory following his fourth win of the season in the second sprint race.
Following a red flag in F2, Theo Pourchaire's car stalled on the grid, and Enzo Fittipaldi hit the back of his car, resulting in both drivers being taken to hospital. We have since heard that both drivers are ok.
The feature race was then shortened to 20 minutes, and was cut even shorter when the race was declared over following a second red flag.
Moving down-under to Australia, where the Aussie Supercars were at Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit , Bathurst, NSW. It was a win for Chaz Mostert, in his Holden Commodore ZB, with Cameron Waters in his Ford Mustang in 2nd.
Next weekend, we have the Formula 1 final coming in Abu Dhabi and we see the battle for the championship win between Lewis and Max! Who will win?
Welcome to episode 37 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell once again bring us the latest motorsport updates from around the World!
This week, we're crowning two FIA World Champions in both World Touring Cars and World Rally Cross. We look at a rally event in the UK, but we start with some sad news. Sir Frank Williams sadly passed away, a real tragedy and our thoughts are with the Williams family. Listen to Tiff's memories of Sir Frank!
World Touring Cars took place in Russia this weekend, for the Race of Russia at the Sochi Olympic Park. Ex-British Touring Car driver, Rob Huff took the win, becoming the 12th different driver to win in the 16 races in his Cupra, but the Championship win went to Yann Ehrlacher in his Lynk and Co car.
We also saw World Rally Cross this weekend, with it's season finale taking place at the Nurburgring in Germany. Swedish driver, Johan Kristoffersson took the Championship win, after his rival Timmy Hansen was disqualified from the final.
This weekend also saw the Roger Albert Clark Rally take place in the UK, with drivers such as Top Gear star, Chris Harris! Snow and bad weather resulted in drivers getting stuck and entire stages being called off. Unfortunately, the weather also brought an early end to the event, too.
Next weekend, we have the penultimate race in Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia. The Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle continues! Formula 2 will follow, with Oscar Piastri expected to take his Championship win, ahead of rival Guanyu Zhou, who already has a seat with Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 next year! We'll leave you with one question, what's your 1,2,3 prediction for the Formula 1 this weekend?
Welcome to Episode 36 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell are back with your roundup of motorsport events from last week! We have the Formula 1, World Rally Championship, Rallycross and World Superbikes!
We kick off with Formula 1, which took place at the Losail Circuit in Qatar at the weekend. The Hamilton vs. Verstappen battle continues! Verstappen received a 5 place grid penalty for ignoring yellow flags in qualifying. It took the FIA 20 hours to make a decision on that! Max managed to get back into second place, behind Hamilton in his Mercedes. Just 8 points separates the two drivers, who will win the Championship? Fernando Alonso managed to snatch a 3rd place for his team Alpine, with Alonso also taking the Driver of the Day vote. Elsewhere in Formula 1, Alfa Romeo have announced that Valterri Bottas' partner in 2022 will be Chinese driver, Guanyu Zhou. The first Chinese F1 driver! We look forward to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2 weeks time.
In World Rally Championship, Elfyn Evans couldn't overtake Toyota teammate Sebastien Ogier, giving Ogier his 8th World title. The WRC finale took place at Monza, with Evans locking up his car under braking, spinning off a hay bale and stalling his car. British Rally Championship also concluded at the Ulster Rally, with Welshman Matt Edwards stamped his name firmly in the record books after becoming Motorsport UK British Rally Champion for the third time in a row. No driver has ever done that before! Rival Osian Pryce tried to challenge for the win, but unfortunately ended up with his Polo on it's roof!
Then there was the World Superbikes, taking place in Indonesia at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit. Turkish rider, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu ended Jonathan Rea's 6 years as Champion on his Yamaha. The first race was cancelled due to the weather, but Jonathan took 2nd place on his Kawasaki and British rider, Scott Reading in 3rd.
Welcome to episode 35 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast!
Paul Woodman is at the airport this week, so slightly quieter than usual, but he's joined by Tiff Needell as always for the weekly motorsport roundup! We've had four major events form this weekend, including the Formula 1 in Brazil, Moto GP in Spain, IMSA in America and the Race of Remembrance in Anglesey, that Paul was a part of.
Let's kick off with the epic race at Interlagos in Brazil! Another controversy between Red Bull and Mercedes, which started with Max Verstappen inspecting the wing of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes. The wing was 0.2cm too big, resulting in Hamilton being able to go much faster than Verstappen's Red Bull. This led to not only a penalty for Hamilton, but also a fine for Verstappen for touching his car in the pits! When we got to the race, there was a further controversy, with Verstappen pushing Hamilton wide, resulting in both drivers leaving the track when Hamilton attempted overtaking Verstappen for first place. The stewards declared it a racing incident, but did Verstappen did this on purpose? What do you think? Paul's opinion in it is clear, despite having to be relatively quiet in his airport lounge! After taking a 25 grid place penalty over the weekend, Hamilton still managed to win the race, with Verstappen behind him, and Bottas in 3rd. Sergio Perez took the fastest lap in his Red Bull car. Onto Qatar for the next race!
The last round of Moto GP took place in Valencia last weekend, too. With Moto 3 being the most exciting race, with Champion Pedro Costa taking his first pole position of the season, ironically at his home Grand Prix! He unfortunately got taken out of the race, leaving another Spanish rider, Xavier Artigas to win the race. In the main Moto GP race, Francesco Bagnaia took his fourth Win in a row on his Ducati! But of course, there were tears everywhere for the last race for Valentino Rossi, following a spectacular career for the rider.
In America, the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta hosted the IMSA at the Petit Le Mans, with a last lap lunge for #55, taking the victory. The Championship Winners however were the #31 Cadillac.
As previously stated, Paul was racing at Anglesey Circuit in Wales at the weekend, raising money for Mission Motorsport, who assist in rehabilitating those from the armed services by providing opportunities in motorsport and the automotive industry. Paul was racing in a team driving a Caterham 270 race car. The team finished a respectable 4th place, narrowly missing a podium.
Next weekend, we have the Formula 1 in Qatar to look forward to, who do we predict to win? World Rally Championship goes into it's final round at Monza and the British Rally Championship at Ulster!
Nearly a year into our Global Motorsport Podcast, Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell are back, with episode 34!
We crowned 3 new champions this weekend, but we kick off with Formula 1 in Mexico. Unfortunately, it was quite an uneventful race, but Max Verstappen drove brilliantly and won the race, with Lewis Hamilton's Championship hopes are sadly dying away! Sergio Perez had the Mexican crowd behind him, finishing 3rd on the podium.
The first corner seemed to hold the most action, with McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo managing to cause a five car collision and Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff calling for action against the driver. We have Brazil to look forward to at Interlagos, as well as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the finale in Abu Dhabi
The World Sportscar Championship came to an end this weekend too, with a back-to-back Championship win for Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lope in the #8 Toyota after a 2nd place at Bahrain.
In NASCAR, it was a win for #5 with Kyle Larson at Phoenix Raceway, holding off the other four contenders in Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott. Larson's pit crew managed a pit stop in 11.8 seconds, which isn't great by Formula 1 standards, but very quick for NASCAR!
Moto GP was at Portimao in Portugal. A win for Francesco Bagnaia on his Ducati, and it looks like Remi Gardner will take the championship in Moto 2, with a win on his Red Bul KTM Ajo. Moto 3 was won by Pedro Acosta on his KTM.
Next week, we have one more title to be taken, with Moto GP at Valencia. We have the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Red Bull hot favourites with Max Verstappen! Who will win? Paul is also at the Race of Remembrance with Team Paddlup in a Caterham 270 race car! Fingers crossed for dry weather Paul!
Welcome to episode 33 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back for another week of roundups with the latest motorsport updates!
We've been encouraging you all to watch NASCAR for weeks, but after an initially dull and boring race, the last round before the Grand Finale went right down the wire in the last 50 laps! Kyle Larson was caught speeding twice, but Alex Bowman took the win with a controversial clash with Denny Hamlin after the race! Hamlin managed to lock up all four wheels and ended up in front of Bowman! Hamlin still managed to get through to the final 4.
Over in Bahrain we had the WEC. Jose Maria Lopez, Mike Conway and Kamui Kobayashi took a 50 second lead in the #7 Toyota for their 3rd consecutive win, giving the trio a 15 point lead ahead of the championship final coming up this weekend. In the GTE class, there was controversy as Ferrari were deducted 25HP by the FIA, giving the race to the Porsche's in the same race.
Paul is taking part in his own endurance race, in the Race Of Remembrance at Anglesey Circuit in his Caterham Academy car on 13-14th November!
This weekend was also the Formula Ford 50th Festival at Brands Hatch, with a win for B-M Racing's Jamie Sharp, and previous winners such as Jan Magnussen and Dennis Lind also driving. Tiff was actually at the first Festival all those years ago, and finished 7th!
There was also the Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally, with the British Rally Championship, with a win for Osian Pryce in the VW Polo. He now leads the Championship as they go into their final round at the Modern Tyres Ulster Rally next weekend.
We also have the Mexican Grand Prix coming up! The Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battle continues with the S bends and track limits at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Will the Mexican crowd get behind Sergio Perez? WEC will be back in Bahrain, whilst the NASCAR finale is taking place in Phoenix. Moto GP is the Algarve Grand Prix, taking place in Portimao.
Welcome to Episode 32 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back with their global motorsport roundup after a very exciting week!
Kicking off with the Formula 1, which was this time taking place at Austin in Texas, the race was a fantastic one! The Lewis and Max Championship battle continued, with cars bouncing over the curbs both from Mercedes and Red Bull. In the midfield, there were also tense battles with McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo against Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. Track limits were a bit questionable, especially in qualifying!
Continuing in the US, the W Series final race took place at the Circuit of the Americas, where British driver, Jamie Chadwick taking the championship win. Congratulations to her! This weekend marked the end of the British Touring Car Championship too, where Ash Sutton took the championship win, with a win at Brands Hatch, and Championship rival, Josh Cook taking wins in the other two races. Colin Turkington came 2nd in the Championship, with Tom Chilton in 3rd place.
Caterham racing also concluded the Seven Championship at Cadwell Park, with some spectacular racing at a difficult circuit!
Kyle Larson took another win at NASCAR, with just two rounds to go after racing at the Kansas Speedway, Hollywood Casino 400. Chase Elliot tried chasing Larson down, but couldn't quite catch him after scraping the wall. One race before the shootout race, coming up at Martinsville! Is anyone following NASCAR?
In Moto GP, Spanish Rider, Marc Marquez won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and it was also Valentino Rossi's last Italian Grand Prix, with who stands of spectators wearing the yellow 48, with Rossi himself throwing his helmet into the crowd in celebration! But the 2021 World Title went to French rider, Fabio Quartararo on his Yamaha.
Extreme E was back in Sardinia, with their Island X-Prix. Rosberg X Racing closes in on the title after taking the victory, despite lots of cars breaking their suspension with the bumps on the terrain!
Coming up in the next week, what should we be watching? The WEC commences on it's last 2 rounds, both being held in Bahrain for 2 weekends. NASCAR is taking place at Martinsville, with seven drivers being cut to three for the final round. Then, the British Rally Championship is in Llandudno for the Conwy Cambrian Rally.
Finally, it's Tiff Needell's birthday on Friday, so make sure you wish him well in the comments!
Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman take a look at motorsport events around the world with the Lovecars On the Grid podcast.
This week we kick off with World Rally Championships where the title race is going down to the wire. There's a family connect at the British GP and Tiff's favourite, Kyle Larson takes another win in NASCAR - where Paul shows his Google skills with some high level NASCAR trivia.
On two wheels there's British Super Bikes and also World Super Bikes, plus a certain Tiff Needell races BBC Top Gear's Chris Harris where our man Tiff, leaves him for dust! (nothing to do with the cars of course!!)
Next week F1 is back, the conclusion of BTCC, W Series, Extreme-E and much more!
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Welcome to Episode 30 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell are back to give you a motorsport roundup from the past week!
We kick things off with Formula 1, that took place in Turkey this weekend, and we were in for an eventful race at Istanbul Park! Another wet Turkish Grand Prix led to Lewis Hamilton coming into the pits earlier to change his tyres. Mercedes driver, Valtteri Bottas achieved a Win, with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen coming 2nd, putting him back at the top for the Championship for 2021. Hamilton unfortunately finished in 5th place. Who do you think will win the Championship, Lewis or Max?
Paul has now concluded his fantastic season with the Caterham Academy. With two different grids and 25 cars on each grid, teaching drivers how to race. As Paul says, the best driving experience he's had in his life! The final race took part in Snetterton this weekend, with the championship coming down to just 2 car lengths after all of these races!
In the Green Group, Freddie Chiddicks reached second in the Championship, but Geoff Newman took the fastest lap on the last lap and took the Championship win! Over in the White Group, our friend Charlie Lower won the Championship in his group, with Harry George in 2nd place. Well done to all the podium finishers in both groups.
It was the last round in DTM this weekend too, taking place at the Norisring in Germany. Maximilian Gotz won the Championship, following Mercedes implementing a team order, denying the race winner and championship favourite Liam Lawson of his title. What a controversial end to the season!
The Fanatec GT World Challenge final round took place in Barcelona this weekend too, with Tiff's friends at Barwell Motorsport taking the win in the Pro-Am category in their Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo.
The BTCC was at Donington, with two wins for Gordon Sheddon in his Honda Civic Type R. Race 3 was won by Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, winning his 60th BTCC race!
Across the pond, NASCAR was great entertainment at Charlotte, with another win for Kyle Larson in his Chevrolet, despite an alternator failure. There were also some spectacular crashes!
Next week, WRC is in Spain, British GT are in Donington for their final round, fingers crossed for Barwell Motorsport. NASCAR go to Texas and the World Superbikes are at a new track in Argentina! British Superbikes on the other hand are finishing their season at Brands Hatch, so some great motorbike action to come!
Welcome to episode 29 of the Lovecars On The Grid podcast! Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman are back, with the latest updates from motorsport around the World!
Paul was marshalling at Castle Coombe this weekend, as a result of getting 9 points on his racing license after going through 2 black and white flags during the race in the Caterham Academy!
Starting with World Rally Championship, the British driver Elfyn Evans and his co-driver, Scott Martin led the way in Finland in their Toyota Gazoo Racing WRC Yaris. Just 24 points separate Evans and Championship leader, Sébastien Ogier in his Toyota. Just 2 rounds left of the WRC, with the next round in Spain in a few weeks!
Hear about Tiff Needell's racing career and the famous drivers he raced alongside, along with the teams and cars in Formula 1, at Le Mans and his 230MPH crash on the Mulsanne Straight!
Moto GP was the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, in Austin, Texas. Spanish rider, Marc Marquez took the win on his Honda, with Australian rider, Jack Miller just 0.1 seconds behind on his Ducati. In Moto3, there was a terrible accident, involving Deniz Oncu, Jeremy Alcoba, Andrea Migno and title leader, Pedro Acosta. Miraculously, all four escaped serious injury, despite sliding on the tarmac at 140MPH! It's led to a 2 race ban for Oncu.
In Superbikes, the race this weekend was in Portugal and championship leader, Toprak Razgatlioglu unfortunately crashed out due to a technical issue, but still managed to win race 1. Rival British rider, Jonathan Rea won race 2. Just 26 points seperate the two riders, with one round left. Will Toprak win it?
British Superbikes were at Donington Park in the pouring rain! Gino Rea won Bennetts race 1 and Tarran Mackenzie race 2 with one round left at Brands Hatch. DTM has just one round to go too, with Liam Lawson and Kelvin Van Der Linde battling for the championship win at Hockenheim. Van Der Linde took the win, with AlphaTauri AF Corsa driver, Alex Albon in 2nd place.
Next week, it's a weekend of final rounds! DTM goes to Norisring for the final round, whilst it's the last chance for Paul Woodman to get a podium in the green group for the Caterham Academy Championship at Snetterton! Good luck Paul! Elsewhere Tiff is testing the new Corvette for our other channel! Formula 1 goes to turkey, whilst BTCC is at Donington!
Welcome to episode 28 of the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast. This week, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman discuss the Formula 1, F2 and F3 at Sochi in Russia, the BTCC at Silverstone, Indycar and NASCAR in America, and of course the motorbikes!
Formula 1 was a terrific Grand Prix out in Sochi! The Russian Grand Prix was far from boring this year, with British-Belgian racing driver, Lando Norris led the pack from pole position in his McLaren and George Russell not far behind, all because of Lewis Hamilton's crash into the pit wall in his Mercedes, and Max Verstappen's engine change at Red Bull!
Then moving onto the Grand Prix, the tables turned! With the rain coming in with 10 minutes left of the race, Hamilton and Mercedes made the right decision to change their tyres, whereas Norris stayed out. Max also went in early to avoid the change in weather, which benefitted him and Red Bull, resulting in a second place. Hamilton took the win, gaining his 100th ever victory, setting a new record in Formula 1. It will be interesting in the 2022 season, with three British drivers contesting for the top spot. But who be on top in the Mercedes team, George Russell or Lewis Hamilton?
In F2, Dan Ticktum won the first sprint race from pole position and then started in 5th place in the feature race, finishing in the same place. Australian driver, Oscar Piastri took first place for Prema Racing, extending his Championship lead.
In Formula 3, the Sprint Race was won by American driver, Logan Sergeant, whilst Australian driver, Jack Doohan led from pole position to win the feature race with his team, Trident.
Onto Touring Cars, the BTCC was at Silverstone with 30 cars on the 1.5 mile national circuit. Rory Butcher dominated the weekend, finishing in 1st place in the first two races, but then 13th in race 3.
Indycar was at Long Beach, with 85 laps of the drivers hitting track limits and smudging the walls! Colton Herta was the fastest all weekend, but qualified in 14th thanks to a crash. The driver fought back through and ended up winning the race. Josef Newgarden finished behind Herta, having started on pole.
NASCAR was in Las Vegas this weekend, with Toyota driver Denny Hamlin becoming victorious, with teammate Kyle Busch in 3rd place, and Chevrolet driver, Chase Elliot in 2nd.
Over in the world of motorbikes, the Superbikes brought tragic news, with the sad death of 15 year old, Dean Berta Viñales in the Supersport 300 support race in Spain. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. This led to just two races being undertaken at the Motul Spanish round, with Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu extending his championship lead, winning both races. Close behind him is British rider Jonathan Rea, finishing 2nd in the first race.
In British Superbikes, the Championship was at Oulton Park, with a win for Tarran Mackenzie on his Yamaha in the first race, and two wins for Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider, Tommy Bridewell.
Our Lovecars resident presenters were racing too! Nick Ponting was racing at Donington Park, and Ben Collins, Mr. Stig was racing at the 24 hour race at Circuit Zolder in Belgium!
Next weekend, the WRC is back in Finland, Moto GP goes over to the USA, whilst World Superbikes are in the Algarve in Portugal and British Superbikes are back at Donington Park. Lots of bikes next week!
We kick off Episode 27, where else, but Goodwood for the incredible Goodwood Revival, where Tiff Needell was not only racing in some big old Jags... but also playing in the annual cricket match (where his team went on to lose!).
After some cricket trivia, together with some general Goodwood trivia, the boys stay in the UK and move to BTCC with two more new winners at Croft - but was it all overshadowed by Tim Harvey's claims that the circuit is unsafe? Should they allow bollards and tyres on apexes at Croft Circuit, or any race track in the world? What's your take?
On the continent Robert Kubica wraps up ELMS title with win at Spa and Liam Lawson extends his DTM lead at Assen. On two wheels it's another win in Moto GP for Franceso Bagnia at Misano and WSB are simply ever tighter after Barcelona.
Plenty of drama at Laguna Seca with Indycar and the entertaining Bristol oval with NASCAR.
Next week … F1 and F2 AND F3 in Russia. There's the Indycar finale in Long Beach, California, NASCAR at Las Vegas, over in Spain the WSB battle goes on, while back home BTCC goes to Silverstone and BSB at Oulton Park!
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This is episode 26 of our Lovecars On The Grid Podcast with Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell!
It's been an exciting week, but we kick off with the controversy in Formula 1 at Monza, where Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen ended up with his car on top of of Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton!
Following Max's poor pit stop, that took 11 seconds, the two drivers came together. Who was to blame? Nonetheless, McLaren ended up doing very well at Monza, with Daniel Ricciardo taking 1st place, and Lando Norris coming in 2nd. A brilliant Grand Prix.
In Formula 2, the first Sprint race was won by French driver, Théo Pourchaire. The second Sprint was won by Carlin Racing's Jehan Daruvala and the feature race in Monza for the F2 was won by Australian driver, Oscar Piastri. Elsewhere, British racing driver, Dan Ticktum admits he may have blown his chances in Formula 1, after being dropped by both Red Bull and now Williams. The driver admitted he probably opened his mouth too many times, when he probably shouldn't have! Is he suitable to be a Formula 1 driver? What do you think?
We had an exciting race in Moto GP, at Ciudad del Motor de Aragón. Home rider, Marc Márquez had a great battle with Francesco Bagnaia on his Ducati, but Bagnaia was able to hold out, beating the Spanish rider by 0.6 seconds. The closes British rider, Cal Crutchlow finished in 16th position. The World Rally Championship was over in Greece, with the Acropolis fixture returning to WRC for the first time since 2013! French rally driver, Sébastien Ogier was first out in his Toyota Yaris WRC and edges towards his next Championship win, finishing in 3rd place.
The British Superbikes were racing at the Silverstone National this weekend, with a big clash between Yamaha team mates, Taz Mackenzie and Jason O'Halloran. Thankfully, both drivers were ok and were back in race 2 and 3 with both taking a win! Just 3 rounds left of British Superbikes!
Over the pond in the USA, Indycar was the Grand Prix of Portland, which has very limited of overtaking. This lead to tactical moves in the pits! Ex-Formula 1 Romain Grosjean caused mayhem at turn 1, with Alex Palou taking the win, followed by Alexander Rossi in second place.
NASCAR was at the Richmond Raceway in Virginia, for a fairly uneventful race!
Next week, Indycar goes to Laguna Seca for what will hopefully be an exciting race with the Corkscrew and just 2 rounds left. Moto GP is at Imola, and the battle continues between Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Jonathan Rea in the World Superbikes at Barcelona and there's BTCC at Croft! Tiff's also driving at Goodwood in a Jaguar! Unrelated to motoring, a massive congratulations to British teenager, Emma Raducanu who won the US Open. Thank you for watching!
Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where we have our 25th Episode!
Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell kick off this episode with the hot off the press news of Finnish Formula 1 driver, Valtteri Bottas making the move to Alfa Romeo! Just waiting for Mercedes to announce the signing of George Russell now! Who will join Bottas at Alfa Romeo, will it be Mick Schumacher, Antonio Giovinazzi or even Alex Albon! What are your thoughts?
This weekend featured the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where home champion, Max Verstappen dominated the weekend with a win for the Dutch fans! The win was almost shadowed by the announcement of Kimi Räikkönen. Unfortunately, Kimi also had Covid this weekend, so Robert Kubica took his Alfa Romeo seat for the weekend!
Supporting the Formula 1, we had the Formula 3 and the W Series. In F3, the first sprint race was won by Arthur LeClerc (Not Charles - Sorry Tiff!) and Victor Martins in the second. Norwegian driver, Dennis Hauger extends his leads with another victory as he closes in on a F3 Championship win.
Whilst we've not had successful British drivers so far on this podcast, the British dominated in the W Series! All 6 British drivers finished in the top 10, with Alice Powell and Jamie Chadwick finishing first and seconds, now being on the same number of points in the Championship!
In two wheel racing, the World Superbikes were at Magny-Cours, France, where championship leader, Toprak Rzgatlioglu took three wins! The Turkish rider continues to lead the pack, although British rider Jonathan Rea is very much contesting him! Rea actually took one of the wins from Toprak due to track limits! Elsewhere with bikes, the British Superbikes were at Snetterton, with an excellent weekend for Yamaha. Two wins for Tarran Mackenzie, and a win for Jason O'Halloran both of which were on Yamaha bikes.
Over in America, the NASCAR drivers were in South Carolina, at the Darlington Raceway. We had a fantastic last few laps, with Chevrolet driver, Kyle Larson dominating most of the race, but got caught out with a yellow flag, leaving Toyota driver Denny Hamlin to win the race after some contact with the wall! A fantastic finish!
Much closer to home, we hear about Paul's adventures with the Caterham Academy this weekend! The Academy was at Croft, and our Lovecars Academy driver had cancelled his entry into the race due to personal plans. His plans changed, and heroic Paul drove to Croft, did the race (having never driven the circuit before) and managed to finish in 7th place! Onto Snetterton on the 10th October for the final race, fingers crossed for that podium, Paul!
We have a motorsport packed weekend coming up next, with the Formula 1 at Monza, Indycar is back at Portland, whilst we have WRC and Moto GP in Spain. At home here in the UK, British GT is at Oulton Park, and the British Superbikes are at Silverstone! We're looking forward to it all!
Welcome to Episode 24 of Lovecars On the Grid, the global motorsport roundup podcast!
This week Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman discuss the F1 at Spa farce. Is a race behind a pace car actually a race???
Great to see Lando Norris setting such great qualifying pace, until a huge crash at the very controversial Eau Rouge. Does something need to happen to Eau Rouge to make things safer?
More action in a very damp qualifying which saw George Russell in the Williams stick it on an incredible P2 on the grid, punching massively above the weight of the car and team and showing his phenomenal driving talent.
The out lap of the race will be one for Sergio Perez will want to forget, sticking into the tyre wall before they even started.
What should the officials have done for the race? There was lots of advice from keyboard warriors, with suggestions of mudflaps / fenders / smaller tyres / less horsepower and our very own Vicky Piria suggested going behind safety car until it either dried, or the race had to end.
Perhaps the most crazy idiotic thing you’ll ever see is issuing a Fastest lap, behind a pace car, where clearly you’re not allowed to race! Which went to none other than Mazepin. What a complete and utter farce!
Did they do the race so they didn’t have to refund ticket holders? What are your thoughts?
There was some racing though at Spa first up in W Series which saw a huge 6 car pile up, again at Eau Rouge, in qualifying. With Emma Kimilian coming home in the race with an impressive wet weather win.
The F3 guys also got wet, two wins for Jack Doohan, but did he cheat the reverse grid system? A bad time for the Brits, and possibly the craziest overtake by Caio Collet…. Guess where? Of course, at Eau Rouge!
Tiff was at Silverstone to watch the Moto GP, which sadly ended up being a bit of a disappointment!!
BTCC as always was great, this week was at the UKs fastest circuit, Thruxton, with plenty of drama and a bit of controversy with some chicane cutting!
Brands Hatch hosted the World GTs, that saw a huge crash and a McLaren in the trees!! But in the Needell vs Chris Harris bragging rights, team Barwell Tiff beat Garage 59 Harris.
Electric buggies in Greenland were highly entertaining, even with plenty of punctures and suspension damage, caused by the extremely challenging terrain. And delighted that again Cattie Munnings was our star of the show.
Over in America, NASCAR was complete mayhem at Daytona! The last 16 places are at stake and it’s all to play for!
Next weekend F1 goes to Max’s backyard at Zandvoort, WSB, BSB and plenty of Caterham’s at Croft!
Welcome to Episode 23 of the Lovecars On the Grid Podcast where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman kick off this podcast with what is possibly the most well-known race in the World!
It is of course Le Mans, which was incredibly exciting! We all wanted number 7 to win, with British drive Mike Conway behind the wheel of the Toyota, alongside ex Formula 1 driver Kamui Kobayashi and Argentinian driver José María López. What did you think of the look of the Toyota?
The LMP2 battle went right down to the last lap, with just 2.8 seconds between Team WRT and Team Jota for 1st place and nearly running over the chequered flag bearer!
We were excited for the Glickenhaus cars out there for the first time with the 007 LMH, finishing in 4th and 5th place. It was a decorated race for British drivers too, with LMP2 3rd place for Will Stevens and 4th place for the all British LMP2 team, consisting of Paul Di Resta, Alex Lynn and Wayne Boyd.
In the GTE Pro category, British driver, James Calado achieved first place in the Ferrari 488 GTE Evo with his fellow drivers, Alessandro Pier Guidi and Côme Ledogar. We had friends that came out of the race too sadly, with retirements from Ryan Cullen and Oli Webb, both have featured on our channel.
The winning car had no less than 33 pit stops, covered a staggering 5,000KM over 1,440 minutes (24 hours)! Fingers crossed Paul and Tiff can attend next year! Who wants to join us?
The DTM was at the Nurburgring this weekend and finally we have a win from ex Formula 1 driver, Alex Albon!
In the two-wheeled World, the Superbikes were in Navarra, Spain this weekend, with Turkish rider, Toprak Razgatlioglu winning the race on his Yamaha, now equalling championship points with British rider, Jonathan Rea on his Kawasaki. The British Superbikes were at Cadwell Park, with a win for Peter Hickman on the BMW and Jason O'Halloran on the Yamaha.
Over the pond in America, Indycar was won by American driver Josef Newgarden, closely followed by Mexican driver, Pato O'Ward in second. Just three races to go in this series, who will win?
NASCAR was in Michigan, at the FireKeepers Casino 400 race and a brilliantly quick last few laps! Kyle Larson and William Byron were challenging for the lead, but Ryan Blaney managed to take it in the Ford #12. The next race is the last round of the 'play-offs', with the top 16 drivers going through.
Coming up, we have the Formula 1 in Spa to look forward to, supported by Formula 3 and W Series, where anything could happen! The Lewis Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen battle will continue! Who will win the Formula 1 championship? BTCC will be at Thruxton, whilst Tiff will be at Silverstone to watch Valentino Rossi's last race, at the British Moto GP! The electric beach buggies, otherwise known at Extreme E, are in Greenland this weekend!
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Lovecars On the Grid Podcast where we have had a weekend of really good battles!
Starting off with the World Rally Championship, that took place in Belgium this weekend. Paul Woodman and Tiff Needell discuss the win by Hyundai and Belgian duo Thierry Neuville with his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe in the i20. The pair fought off their team mate, Craig Breen, who finished second with his co-driver, Paul Nagle. Toyota then came in with 3rd and 4th place.
Moto GP was an amazing weekend, but started off with a bit of controversy! The Austrian GP started with a suspension for Yamaha rider, Maverick Vinales following him appearing to be fiddling with his bike in an effort to sabotage his race last weekend at the Styrian GP. We've never heard of a rider sabotaging his own bike! The race itself this weekend was spectacular, with a crash from Spanish rider Marc Márquez due to the poor weather in Belgium. South African rider, Brad Binder didn't switch for the wet weather bike and managed to hold on for the Win, despite on slick tyres and hardly any brakes! A home win for the KTM team.
In the supporting races, Spanish rider Raul Fernandez took the win in Moto 2, whilst British rider, Sam Lowes started in pole but finished in 4th place. In Moto 3, Championship leader Pedro Acosta won another GP after a battle with Romano Fenati and Sergio García with lots of lead changes. Tiff will be there in a few weeks time for the British Moto GP at Valentino Rossi's last ever Moto GP event!
In Formula E, the final race of the championship took place in Berlin this weekend, with wins from French driver Norman Nato for Venturi Racing, but the Championship was taken by ex-Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne, with the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team.
An exciting race with several crashes and even cars that didn't start! Next race is in January 2022! Over in Scotland, at Knockhill there was great racing with BTCC. Paul thought it was hard in a Caterham, these BTCC cars were incredible! We saw an incredible battle between Colin Turkington and Honda driver, Senna Proctor. Turkington went on to also place 2nd in race two, whilst Proctor took 2nd in race 3. Tiff and Paul are big fans of Ash Sutton!
The Superbikes were at Donington, with wins for Yamaha's Jason O'Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie, along with Ducati's Tommy Bridewell. In America, we had a tight qualifying in Indycar at Indianapolis, with an eventual win for Will Power after starting second, followed closely by former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean.
The race was shared with NASCAR at the track this weekend, with great entertainment in the Sunday race, ending with a few crashes in the chicane, with a battle ending with A. J. Allmendinger winning the race. Coming up next week, we've got more Indycar and NASCAR. British Superbikes are going to Cadwell Park, but of course, it's LE MANS, with more British drivers there than any other nationality!
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Lovecars On the Grid Podcast, where we've had a jam packed week of motorsport! We start with Paul Woodman's race in the Caterham Academy, which was at Brands Hatch this week. Even with Tiff Needell there to cheer him on, Paul unfortunately had a disappointing race, having chose the wrong tyres for the race this time. This comes after choosing the wrong tyres for qualifying at Silverstone at the last race! Full video to come soon and next race at Croft with just three races to go. Can Paul get a podium in the last few races? What do you think? In British GT, the cars were in the rain at Snetterton this week, with wins from Aston Martin and Mercedes. In DTM, Alexander Albon had a tough couple of races in his AlphaTauri Ferrari, finishing 5th overall at Zolder circuit. In Moto GP, perhaps the biggest news was the announcement of the retirement of Valentino Rossi, who will hang up his leathers after 25 years racing as 'The Doctor' in Moto GP. In the Grand Prix itself, there was a red flag after lap 3 at the Styrian Grand Prix, after a crash involving Dani Pedrosa and Lorenzo Salvadori which caused bikes to burst into flames in a very dramatic event. In World Superbikes, the riders were in the Czech Republic, and Irish rider Jonathan Rea saw his Championship lead reduced after finishing in 3rd place behind British rider Scott Redding and Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu. Elsewhere in America, there was lots going on, with both NASCAR and Indycar. The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix was the race for Indycar, in Nashville, with lots of bumps and crashes, especially on the race restarts. The race ended up taking 2 hours 45 minutes with a win for Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson. The NASCAR was another great race, at Watkins Glen International, New York, with a win for Kyle Larson, his fifth for this season so far, chasing off his teammate Chase Elliott. Coming up next week, we have lots more action in Europe, with the second round in Austria for the Moto GP with the Austrian Grand Prix, World Rally Championship are in Belgium, whilst British Superbikes are at Donington Park four you motorbike fans. In America, Indianapolis gets Indycar road course on Saturday and NASCAR on Sunday, so an exciting weekend there!
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Lovecars On the Grid Podcast, the global motorsport roundup, where we have a jam packed week of motorsport! Sadly, we start with a tragedy at Brands Hatch.
A member of the Orange Army, the marshall team at Brands Hatch sadly lost their life this weekend. Our thoughts go out to their family and friends. We couldn't go racing without the Orange Army, many of whom are volunteers and the loss of one of them is real loss.
Onto Formula 1, we had an action packed Grand Prix in Hungary, with a crash from Valtteri Bottas, with a win for young driver Estaban Ocon with Alpine, a second place disqualification for Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton making a recovery from last place! What did you think of Fernando Alonso's defending of Lewis Hamilton?
Supporting the F1 in Hungary was both Formula 3 and W Series, with some spectacular supporting races! Following the sprint races in Formula 3, Norwegian driver, Dennis Hauger took the win. In W Series, it was another great show for British drivers, with Jamie Chadwick and Alice Powell taking 1st and 2nd place at the Hungaroring.
We also had the 24 hour race at Spa with the GT racing! With a real mix of weather and some horrendous crashes, and fantastic speeds over Eau Rouge! An exciting end to the race with the Ferrari overtaking the Audi and winning!
The BTCC was back in the UK! This weekend was at Oulton Park, with lots of crashes from the Minis, touring cars and Ginetta Juniors and some great wheel to wheel racing! Elsewhere at Thruxton, we had the Superbikes with a very close race!
Tiff was also racing at the Silverstone Classic this weekend, with five races but no wins! 5th overall and a very good results considering the weather and still managed to do some presenting too!
Coming up next week, we have a 3 week gap for the Formula 1, but still lots going on, with the Styrian Moto GP and World Superbikes, along with Indycar and NASCAR over the pond!
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Lovecars On the Grid Podcast, the global motorsport roundup, where this week seems to have been somewhat a quieter week of motorsport!
Speaking of quiet, we start off with Formula E, with a strange weekend, but two British driver's Winning at the Excel centre and plenty of car coming together! Towards the end of the final race, we even got a pace car and some controversy from Audi! Next race will be the final race of the year in Berlin on August 14th.
Elsewhere, the GT cars were racing at the Lausitzring in Germany and another win for a British driver, this time being Philip Ellis and Mercedes' first win since 2018! The British GT Championship was at Spa, where there were a few start line shunts, but Machitski / Lind and Brown / Marshall still managed to take the Wins. Of course, it's the big weekend for GT cars coming up, with the Spa 24 hour race approaching!
Coming up this week, the Hungarian Formula 1 is back, which is usually an exciting race and the Max and Lewis battle continues, we look forward to the first corner. Which driver is your favourite?
There's also Formula 3 and W Series to look forward to in Hungary.
In the Superbikes, we had a sad weekend. 14-year old Spanish rider, Hugo Millán was tragically killed following coming off his bike and being struck by another rider. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. British Rider, Brad Jones was also sadly taken to hospital following an accident at Brands Hatch.
Coming up next weekend, we of course have the already mentioned Formula 1, Formula 3, W Series and Spa 24 hours, but Tiff is also racing at the Silverstone Classic in some fantastic car. Tiff will also be doing some of the commentary alongside Nicki Shields.
Can Tiff get podiums on all six of his races? Tune in next week to find out! or DTM and Spa for British.
Think you know what we'll be discussing after an action packed Grand Prix at Silverstone. Tiff and Paul also cover World Sportscar and World Rally rounds last weekend, plus some WRC with year old Kalle Rovenpera in Estonia, WEC in Monza, where Toyota win again but not without worries.
But first up it’s F1 at Silverstone and who was to blame for the huge crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Do yopu think the stewards got it right, giving Lewis a 10 second penalty? Or was Max let off? Let us know in the comments below!
Also, what do you think of the new format? Friday qualifying, Saturday Sprint race and then of course the main event.
Not forgetting the F2 supporting, W Series and the GT race.
Next week, not a lot coming up. Formula E at London Exel, British GT at Spa and
British Superbikes at Brands.
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Lovecars On the Grid Podcast, the global motorsport roundup, after a weekend when worldwide action was a bit thin on the ground!
Sadly the Toronto Indycar we fancied got called off due to Covid, so the only single seater action was Formula E from New York, with a brilliant performance by Britains Sam Bird.
The only other international racing the WTC in Spain, but back home in Blighty there was plenty of action with the British GT at Donington, Historic Legends at Brands Hatch and British Superbikes from Knockhill but the place to be was surely the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Good to see the WTC was supported by Pure ETCR with our very own Oli Webb driving.
WTC was a bit of a front wheel drive anti-climax for Tiff, with wins for Audi and Hyundai – but 10 laps for a World series - surly it needs to be more!
NASCAR boys did 260 laps at Atlanta with the Bush brothers putting on a great show.
This weekend of course the British Grand Prix at Silverstone which includes the first ever Sprint race, and perhaps some news from Mercedes-AMG that a certain George Russel may be joining the team for 2022?
Lots of brilliant support with W Series and F2, plus WEC at Monza, WRC in Estonia and NASCAR in New Hampshire.
Welcome to Episode 16 of Lovecars On The Grid podcast, the global motorsport roundup, where this week we cover the Caterham Academy round at Silverstone, World Superbikes, Indycar and much more!
This weekend, the Caterham Academy was at the home of British Formula 1, Silverstone! Another controversy with our own Paul Woodman, following using dry tyres for the qualifying, the Lovecars car qualified 19th, then having got up to 4th place, was he innocently taken out in the race? Full video to come soon!
At the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is starting to run away from Lewis Hamilton in the points, but it's still Red Bull vs. Mercedes! Who will walk away with the Championship this year? Lando Norris and Sergio Perez receive penalties, but were they right to be given?
Did you know a Formula car is as long and as wide as a Rolls Royce Phantom?!
In the W Series, British racing driver Jamie Chadwick took the podium having dominated the race, with British drivers taking all three podium places.
In Formula 3, Tiff seems to prefer the feature race as opposed to the sprint race!
No MotoGP this week, but the Superbikes were at Donington Park! The usual British domination of Superbikes that we're used to over the years is now under attack from Turkish rider, Toprak Razgatlioglu, who beat Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes to 1st place.
This week, Indycar was at mid-Ohio, one of the few tracks with very few overtakes.
Unfortunately no joy for the two British drivers during this race, but Josef Newgarden finally got a well deserved win!
NASCAR were at road America, for the first time in many years. Overtakes were few, but plenty of action nonetheless, with team mates colliding and an interesting reversing manoeuvre from Kyle Bush.
Next week, we have no Formula 1 or MotoGP sadly. The only European race we can see is the British GT at Donington Park. Most of the action is in America, with NASCAR in Atlanta. Indycar is heading to the streets of Toronto and Formula E is in New York!
Chapters:
00:19 - Intro
00:32 - Caterham Academy
05:21 - Austrian Grand Prix
10:04 - W Series
10:56 - Formula 3
13:41 - Superbikes
14:52 - Indycar
16:15 - NASCAR
22:12 - Next weekend
Welcome to Episode 15 of Lovecars On The Grid, the global motorsport roundup, where this week we cover the Styrian Grand Prix, NASCAR, British GT and BTCC!
Tiff was at the London Classic Car Show, hosting the talk stage and commentating on the classic cars on parade!
The Styrian Grand Prix, where Red Bull and Mercedes roles have been reversed this week, with the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen continuing. A very interesting pit stop from Valtteri Bottas too!
The W Series had its first race in Austria, with 5 British ladies racing and 4 of which finished in the top 5 and even a safety car. Of course, we are #TeamVicky!
Elsewhere, the WRC has returned to Kenya for the first time in 14 years with some safari style action, and rough and tough terrain to rip suspension!
The Moto GP was entertaining as always, with the shock news that Vinales will quit for the 2022 season and Yamaha have accepted his resignation. Valentino Rossi had a crash in such a high speed corner!
In NASCAR, number 5, Larson was one corner from breaking the record and winning 5 NASCAR races in a row! Sadly the tyre blew and put him in the wall, however he was still able to finish 9th, what a race!
The BTCC was at Brands Hatch Indy track, a really hard track to overtake, meaning that Tom Oliphant who qualified on pole ended up finishing the first race in 1st place too, with plenty of action happening in the other races.
Next week, there's a very exciting race for the Caterham Academy, as the drivers go to Silverstone! There's also the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, another W Series race and Indycar is at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and NASCAR is at Road America!
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Welcome to Episode 14 of Lovecars On the Grid, the global motorsport roundup, where this week is a very special one, as we announce the Winner of our Caterham caption competition from Facebook!
Also in this week's roundup, we cover the French Grand Prix and the continued battles between Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after another exciting race!
We have more frantic action from the MotoGP at the Sachsenring in Germany, with a dominant win from Mark Marques, making it 11 wins in a row at this track, which is unbelievable!
In GT3 cars, Lamborghini and Mercedes took some wins in Zandvoort, whilst the GT3 DTM made it's debut at Monza. Alexander Albon didn't have the best of weekends in his new career either!
Oli Webb also took part in the new, all electric Pure ETC championship, which was at Vallelunga this weekend in Italy. Then we have Indycar at Road America and NASCAR in Nashville!
Next weekend, we have the Styrian Grand Prix to look forward to, the season opener for the WSeries, the MotoGP goes to Holland, plus we have the BTCC at the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit! Plenty to talk about next week, make sure you tune in, and of course, if there's anything else you'd like to see, be sure to let us know in the comments!
Welcome to Episode 13 of Lovecars On the Grid the global motorsport roundup, where this week we kick off with the Caterham Academy Championship as it heads to Knockhill, Scotland - that saw our man Paul Woodman have a huge crash in race number 2.
Also in this weeks roundup, Tiff Needell makes it look easy with 5 podiums from 5 races from a weekend at his home track of Thruxton, though he did have the most unlucky second place of his 50 year racing career!
The BTCC guys head to Snetterton for some wheel to wheel action, plus WEC, that ended up being a bit of a Toyota procession, and a disappointing debut for team Glickenhaus.
Over the pond awesome Indycar racing, which seems to be an extremely popular debate on Twitter! And guess who won the million dollar NASCAR all-star race in Texas?
Next week French we have F1 back at Paul Ricard, with F3 supporting. MotoGP from Sachsunring in Germany, Indycar from Road America, NASCAR in Nashville, and Formula E from Puebla in middle of Mexico.
Welcome to Episode 12 of Lovecars On the Grid the global motorsport roundup, where this week we kick off with the Formula 1 in Baku for a Grand Prix full of drama, that had Ferrari on pole and went on to see huge crashes for both Lance Armstrong and Max Verstappen, with a rare mistake from Lewis Hamilton, leading to the most unlikely of podiums you’ll probably ever see!
In F2 we discuss what to do with Dan Ticktum, was his ranting and raving really necessary? Was he hard done by from the stewards, or should he take his medicine and just get on with it? Plus a far more lighthearted and fun Alice Powell doing a couple of ‘Murrays’!
WRC was in Italy and it probably wasn’t the most exciting racing you’ll ever see! But what car they do to spice things up?
But in terms of excitement, MotoGP was as dramatic as ever – and a surprise winner!
Over at Nurburgring World Touring, but with only 3 lap races?? Plus the highly coveted 24 Hour race that was blighted by terrible weather!
And over the pond NASCAR was once again dominated by that man in Number 5.
Next weekend there’s a break from F1, but we have Indycar on Belle Isle, Detroit, where Tiff has raced before, WEC in Portugal with Glickenhaus debut, plus the return of the BTCC, oh, and of course our very own Tiff Needell at Thruxton and Paul Woodman in the Caterham Academy at Knockhill!
Welcome to Episode 11 of Lovecars On the Grid the global motorsport roundup, where this week we start with the awful news that 19 year old Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier succumbed to his injuries after an accident in qualifying. We pay our respects to this young man who's life was tragically taken too soon.
In terms of the race itself, the Grand Prix being at Mugello was a slipstream dream! The early season sensation Pedro Acosta only managed 8th one spot behind Britain’s John McPhee.
Moto2 didn't go well for Sam Lowes, with a big crash. Brit Jake Dixon went from 22nd to 14th.
MotoGP dominated by Fabio Quartararo – again starting a year winning but will form last?
It was sad to see Valentino Rossi at his home track struggling from 19th to 10th. Do you think the Doctor should hand up his helmet and racing boots?
the Brits keep winning in Superbikes, with some Turkish pressure in Estoril.
A huge event with Indy 500 over Memorial Weekend with Helio’s 4th win at the grand old age of 46!
NASCAR – was a fairly dull 600 mile race, but won by the Needell favorite, Kyle Larson!!
Extreme E – beach buggies kicking up the sand with the Ocean Prix. Did this get your pulse revving? Or cold soup?
And Tiff Needell had 3 races at the Brands Historic which we discuss and see how he got on!
Next weekend – F1 and F2 in Baku, WRC ion Italy, MotoGP Barcelona, NASCAR back on road course.
Welcome to Episode 10 of Lovecars On the Grid the global motorsport roundup, where this week we go from Monaco to Mallory Park plus much, much more!
So the most glamorous Grand Prix of the season, sw local hero Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari, but would Max Verstappen in his Red Bull throw a spanner in the works? Talking of spanners, the Bottas nut, where the Mercedes-AMG team didn't quite get their tactics right!
With amazing action from Sebastian Vettel on the overcut on Lewis and Gasly and later Perez did the same to all three but was is 4th place good enough for a team who has such high expectations as Red Bull? Carlos Sainz thought he could win for Ferrari, but qualifying spoiled that chance, and how lovely to see Lando Norris taking 3rd place.
Also in Monaco it was the F2 with some interesting reverse grids! French sensation Pourchaire together with our very own Dan Tictum.
the Caterham Academy headed to Mallory Park for their first wheel to wheel racing, with our very own Paul Woodman starting P4 on the grid.
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin won the Rally of Portugal in not the most exciting WRC of all time!
In World Superbikes where, as opposed to MotoGP, the Brits dominated with the 6 in a row championship winner, Jonathan Rae, taking his 100th win
Indy qualifying had plenty of drama and saw 6 times champion Scott Dixon taking pole ahead of the big Indy 500 race next week.
Opening British GT result sees Lamborghini win and back in the US of A, NASCAR causes a storm at the COTA in Texas.... well a big rainstorm at least.
Next week! Indy 500, Mugello MotoGP both with a mass of overtaking, NASCAR back on oval at Charlotte and Extreme E Ocean Grand Prix. See you then!
Welcome to Episode 9 of Lovecars on the Grid the global motosport roundup podcast, where we’re looking back at a weekend of Indycar, MotoGP plus some sportscar news in the mix and looking forward to a momentous motorsport moment this weekend – and no we don’t mean the Monaco Grand Prix!
First up Indycar, with Roman Grosjean sticking it on pole position! Not a great weekend for Britain's Jack Harvey, but plenty of action including Reenus Veekay, whi seems to be Indycar’s version of Max Verstappen!
Indylights featured Brit Toby Sowery, and other single seater news included Guiliano Aleso who won the Japanese Super Formula in chaotic wet conditions!
Also plenty of rain for the MotoGP in Le Mans (not Tiff's favourite circuit layout! with over 100 crashes and one of those that came down to earth with a bump was Suzi Perry’s new love Pedro Acosta, but a man who didn’t crash for first time this year was Scotland’s John McPhee with a solid 4th.
In Moto2 Sam Lowes Q10 to crash, Jake Dixon Q26 to 19th.
MotoGP included another win for Jack Miller in dry/wet race on his trusty Ducati, in a race that was briefly led by Marc Marquez, with the French coming in 2nd and 3rd.
ELMS sportscars in Austria … rain again … Robert Kubica wins again … best Brits 7th but Matt Bell part of winning LMP3 team.
Dry in USA where Oli Jarvis and Harry Tinknell picked up a 3rd for Mazda at Mid-Ohio … William Byron won the Drydene 400 NASCAR race and this weekend the big brutes head to Circuit of Americas for the Echod Park Texas Grand Prix – on a Grand Prix track.
But the big event this weekend is of course the Monaco Grand Prix which sees brilliant Gulf liveried McLarens - also World Rally in Portugal - British GT at Brands - and the Caterham Academy at Mallory Park!
Welcome to Episode 8 of the “Lovecars On the Grid” podcast, the global motorsport roundup!
This week with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, we toast Sir Lewis Hamilton the GOAT in terms of pole positions with his 100th pole of his career, after another almost flawless weekend of racing in what’s normally a bit of a snoozefest at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
Have Red Bull cracked under the pressure? Long pit stops. Bad strategy. No second driver to rely on. Or are Mercedes-AMG just in a different class?
Did Valtteri Bottas disobey orders to make Lewis’ pass more difficult? And are Lewis and Max Verstappen just on a completely different level to the rest of the field? All is revealed!
Also on this weeks show, it’s Formula E in Monte Carlo. A BRILLIANT spectacle and great to see Formula E looking so good on this historic street circuit. Still not sure about the little gimmicks though... what do you think?
And it was the return of the BTCC at Thruxon, the fastest race circuit in the UK. Reigning champion Ash Sutton will be determined to make an impact, together with old hands, Jason Plato and Colin Turkington, and the only rookie in the field, Rick Parfitt jnr. Are the rear wheel drive cars better? Or would the front wheel drive cars take the advantage?
We also take a look at the reverse grids in Formula 3. Are they ruining the opportunities for the best drivers? Together with the whole Thruxton roundup with MINI racing, Ginetta Cup and Formula 4.
Welcome to Episode 7 of the “Lovecars On the Grid” podcast, the global motorsport roundup!
This week we look back at 3 World Championship events from the weekend and look forward to two more next weekend! Plus the long awaited return of the series we all love for its non-stop action – the BTCC (British Touring cars).
Some great racing from the Portuguese Grand Prix – which saw another tense Mercedes / Red Bull battle but without the real drama of the opening two races as Mercedes look like they are taking the upper hand once again.
Lewis Hamilton provides a masterclass, Max lost his pole and fastest lap to track limits, Botas seemed to give up the ghost and Lando Norris once again best of the rest, but did his pass Perez illegally? Alpine had a great weekend with 7th and 8th with some fantastic driving from Alonso. Russell sadly faded backwards and one of the highlights of the race was Schumacher overtaking Latifi!
There was no F2 or F3 support but Euroformula Open, where all three races were won by American Cameron Daz – so one to watch for the future. Best Brit was Lous Foster with a couple of second places.
WEC kicked off with 6 hours of Spa, with some new regulations, and a fimiliaur field but only two Toyotas and one Alpine. Porsche and Ferrari will be back, in total there were 14 LMP2s, 5 GTE Pros, and 11 ProAms.
Moto GP was brilliant again, and that man (young man!) Pedro Acosta once again brought home the gravy! Fantastic also for Jack Miller – congrats to him.
Over in the USA plenty of full on action from Indycar and NASCAR with Kyle Busch winning the Buschy McBusch 400!
Britain’s Jack Harvey continues to impress 7th. Texas Speedway, Dixon wins first, big crash at start of second, and a debut win for 21 year old Pato O’Ward - who's been promised an F1 test by Zak Brown off the back of it!
Meanwhile back in little old England Tiff had 3 retirements at the Donington Historic race!
Next weekend F1 in Barcelona with F3 support with a couple of Brits to look out for. Plus Formula E on full Monaco - and BTCC at Thruxton!!
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Lovecars On the Grid, the global motorsport roundup podcast!
No F1 to discuss, but an action packed weekend from the world of motorsport events, including the third round of the World Rally Championship in Croatia which saw another last stage heartbreak for Elfyn Evans – and, as in Italy last year, Sebastien Ogier was the man who benefited from Elfyn’s error …
A couple of Brits also won the Junior WRC even – congratulations to Jon Armstrong and Phil Hall.
The other big event in Europe was Rounds 5 & 6 of the Formula E Championship from Valencia – but not the streets of Valencia – and it turned out to be another rather ‘interesting’ weekend… starting off with a rather embarrassing race ending on Saturday as Brit Jake Dennis led from start to finish – another driver who could well have ended up an F1 star – on Sunday.
For the rest of last week’s action, we go to Indycar and NASCAR … with a brilliant 4th place from Jack Harvey with the Talladega madness!
Next weekend F1 returns to the magnificent Algarve circuit for the Portuguese Grand Prix and hopefully another Max v Lewis classic, as MotoGP heads to Jerez in Spain.
Indycar makes it three rounds on the trot with a visit to Texas for the first oval race of the season, while the brave new world of the Hypercar World Endurance Championship kicks off at Spa but sadly only two Toyotas and one Alpine are ready for it – but the future still looks very promising with the return of Porsche and Ferrari over the next couple of years.
Welcome to Episode 5 of Lovecars on the Grid, the global motorsport roundup podcast! Loads to talk about with a dramatic F1 Grand Prix in Imola, MotoGP, Indycar’s, NASCAR’s and GT’s. Red flags and high speed crashes with interesting team orders at McLaren, a win for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton sliding off in what was an action-packed F1 race. Plus a look at the 2021 Caterham Academy which started this weekend with a sprint race at Curborough Sprint Course! What were your thoughts on an action-packed weekend full of motorsport?
This week on Lovecars On the Grid podcast, Tiff and Paul discuss NASCAR, Formula E and the countdown to Imola begins!
The ‘Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500’ NASCAR race is first up, and it was typical Martinsvile mayhem all the way. While nearer to home the Formula E boys were winding their way around Rome for a double header weekend.
What do you think of Formula E? Do you like the qualifying system, the often petty penalties, ATTACK MODE!, or how about the fan boost?
Coming up Tiff gives his predictions for true petrol heads starting a big weekend with the Formula 1 at Imola. Will his 1, 2 and 3 be correct?
And a look ahead at Indycar, kicking off at Alabama Motorsports Road Course with F1s ex Grosjean, together with some British hopes – former GP driver Max Chilton, also Ed Jones and Jack Harvey.
Next week NASCAR is at Richmond for the ‘Toyota Owners 400’, MotoGP is in Portugal, but perhaps the main event is surely the Caterham Academy Sprint at Curborough!
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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Lovecars On the Grid podcast - the global motorsport roundup!
With no Formula 1 this week it was Extreme E in Saudi Arabia that took the limelight, with Nico Rosberg's team of Johan Kristoffersson and Australian rally driver Molly Taylor, beating Cristina Gutiérrez and Acclaimed French driver Sébastien Loeb in Lewis Hamilton's team in the opening round!
Stand out performance from Catie Munnings who recorded better split times across the final than her team-mate Timmy Hansen. Munnings also kept the team in the hunt for the final after nursing the car home on 3 wheels after a puncture during qualifying.
Christine Giampaoli Zonca had an outstanding weekend and was level with Oliver Bennett across split times in probably the tightest battle between team-mates all weekend. Great to see Carlos Sians on full send! And plenty of beautiful scenery and action from the inaugural Extreme E outing.
Also on the show we catch up on the MotoGP action in Doha, Qatar together with the most incredible NASCAR dirt race!
Oh, and Tiff Needell wins in a McLaren Can Am car at Donnington!
We kick off this week with the first Grand Prix of the 2021 season, the sensational roller coaster ride in Bahrain.
With Red Bull's Max Verstappen topping the practise sessions and leading the grid from pole position, could the Lewis get close to compete in the Mercedes, or would Botas and Perez be surprise contenders? The result was spectacular and a nail biter until the end.
Were the stewards fair with their assessment of Lewis and Max track limits? Who was your driver of the day? Great to see such a ding dong performance from so many pairing including McLaren's Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, with Ricciardo out qualifying Llando, but losing out in the race. Oh and just the 96th career win for Sir Lewis Hamilton!
Also on the grid we discuss MotoGP in Qatar (where are all the British riders?), Formula 2, NASCAR on the dirt, Extreme E, the latest with the Caterham Academy and Tiff is back in the racing seat!
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