Grid Talk is a Formula 1 podcast that takes an irreverent look at the world of F1 motor racing, offering news, previews, reviews, and opinions on the biggest talking points in the sport today. Your hosts bring years of F1 experience to the show, and they are joined by a panel of guests each week to dissect the latest races with their expert analysis that is based on emotion and personal preference, with a sprinkling of facts. George, Ruby and the team hit the apex of all the topics that are causing a stir in F1 right now, so if you’re a new fan and you're looking for the best F1 podcast on the grid, sit back and relax and enjoy their hot topic debrief.
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Grid Talk hosts Grid Talk F1 Podcast, a news show with 418 episodes published.
F1 reaches its mid season break with another strategic battle around the Budapest staple. Who faltered, who flourished and who failed to see blue flags during their battle at the back? Join your host Tom Downey alongside
2026 Belgian Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jul 22, 202642mEp. 521
Who flourished and who faltered around the iconic Spa Francorchamps circuit nestled in the Ardennes forest? Join your usual hosts Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they grade each driver out of 10 from another race around a
2026 Belgian Grand Prix Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jul 19, 202642m
Kimi Antonelli returns in triumphant fashion to the top step once again to strengthen his grip on the 2026 WDC trophy at a slightly controversial Belgian Grand Prix. Join Tom Downey, Ruby Price and Owain Medford as they
2026 Britain Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jul 10, 202644mEp. 519
Jawad and Tom return for another instalment of Driver Ratings for the 2026 season, this week covering the 2026 British Grand Prix. Join your hosts as they grade every driver out of 10 from an action packed bumper weekend
Charles Leclerc finally takes to the top step for Ferrari in an action packed and somewhat controversial ending to the 2026 British Grand Prix! There were points swings up and down the championship standings as some driv
2026 Austria Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jul 1, 202645mEp. 517
Jawad and Tom are back for another episode of driver ratings, with all 22 drivers being graded out of 10 after another bumper Austrian Grand Prix. Did anyone score a perfect 10, who prevailed and who failed in the rating
2026 Austria Review & Britain Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jun 30, 202647mEp. 513
George Russell returns to the top step in an enthralling Austrian Grand Prix which saw old rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton go wheel to wheel, Cadillacs catch fire and Aston Martin finally able to go fast. Just a
2026 Austria Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jun 25, 202632mEp. 513
The hills are alive with the sound of Turbos! F1 returns to the Red Bull Ring for another instalment of the blockbuster 2026 F1 season. Can Ferrari continue the fine form they are in, can George Russell begin to claw bac
2026 Barcelona Catalunya Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jun 21, 202644mEp. 513
Once again it is time for driver ratings, this time for the Barcelona Catalunya Grand Prix. Does Hamilton score a perfect 10 for his first Grand Prix win in red, how do the title protagonists stack up in another twist fo
2026 Barcelona Catalunya Review | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jun 18, 202636mEp. 513
It has been a long time coming, not just Hamilton standing on the top step once again but for us to finally compose ourselves and talk about the historic win for Lew Hamilton taking his first Grand Prix victory for Ferra
Jawad and Tom are back to give their ratings for each driver from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, plus have a little chat at the end about all things pitlane speed limits! Join your hosts as they once again grade each driver
Monaco did absolutely not disappoint in 2026. Throughout all the chaos and penalties, Kimi Antonelli took his 5th race win in a row, Lewis Hamilton matched Ayrton Senna's podium record in an incident ridden red flagged r
2026 Monaco Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Jun 3, 202630mEp. 5100
The jewel in the F1 crown is back for its annual procession around the streets on Monaco. Join your hosts Tom Downey and Jawad Yaqub as they take a look at some previous moments around the Monte Carlo streets, discuss th
2026 Canada Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
May 31, 202647mEp. 5090
The F1 circus continues to the streets of Montreal for a bumper weekend of track action. For the first time the Canadian streets played host to a sprint weekend, meaning more grades, more disagreements and more incidents
F1 returns to the bumpy Montreal streets for another classic Canadian Grand Prix. We were spoilt with title battles, inter team fighting for the lead, some welcome old faces back on the podium and a big early twist in th
2026 Canada Prixview | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
May 20, 202648mEp. 5070
F1 continues its North American tour as the sprint format heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the first time in the circuits history. Will the bumpy Montreal streets provide another instant classic, will Kimi Anto
2026 Miami Driver Ratings | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
May 13, 202648mEp. 5060
F1 wasn't the only entity with an unexpected early season break, as Tom and Jawad took a break before returning for Driver Ratings just after the 2026 Miami Grand Prix! Join your hosts as they dissect the second sprint w
F1 returns with a bang in Miami as the drivers take to the streets for the second sprint weekend of the season. There were crashes, spins, DNFs, lockups, duels and penalties up and down the field as 22 of the best driver
Formula 1 back after 5 weeks away, but can anybody stop Mercedes in Miami? George Howson, Owain Medford, and Louis Edwards preview the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, and cover all of the major talking points from the previous mo
Our Reaction to GP Moving to Mclaren | Grid Talk Formula 1 Podcast
Apr 15, 202635mEp. 5030
In a shock F1 move, Gianpiero Lambiase or more commonly known as GP is moving to Mclaren for the 2028 F1 season! Join your host Tom Downey, alongside co-hosts Ruby Price and Owain Medford as they discuss what it means fo
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