Chicane Chronicles: A F1 Podcast

Well, well, well. The duo is back. Life hits you hard, and we couldn't get around to any episodes during the break, but! We are back, and we're ready to get the wheels rolling. Learn about some of the new regulations added during the break, why Nikki is the most stressful person to fly with, and what it'll take for Ryan to paint his nails. Welcome back everyone!

Smoking is bad for you, but we're so grateful that Nikki recovered. The duo are back to recap the Japan Grand Prix in Suzuka, and think of what to do the next five weeks while F1 goes on an impromptu spring break. Also, we made it at least 3 episodes without Nikki mentioning Danny Ricc, so restart those counts! Anyway, YOU can go ahead and make sure you're following the Chicane Chronicles podcast everywhere to get a chance to win a BRAND NEW, LIMITED EDITION Chicane Chronicles hat! You know you want it. Cheers, mates!

I apologize in advance to everyone. I told Nikki that smoking was bad for her. But alas, the duo prepares for the Japan Grand Prix with some of their favorite hot takes and dumb takes. If you stay til the end, we've got a small announcement as well! Thanks for all the support!

Sad, sad McLaren. But yas, yas F1 at the Oscars! Nikki and Ryan recap the Chinese Grand Prix, and the glorious Mercedes family podium it birthed. Along the way, the duo discuss some race shakeups in the Grand Prix schedule, along with a lively discussion on why 2Fast 2Furious is THE BEST RACING MOVIE. Fight me on it.

Well, Ryan is terrible at predictions. Join him and Nikki as they recap the Australian Grand Prix, chat about the Macarena (not the one you think, and if you had to google "Macarena", welcome to the podcast, child-who-was-born-after-2000.), and discuss some upcoming grand prix races that could get dropped pretty soon, and how it could affect the Formula 1 season.

We're back and better than ever. You missed us, admit it. We're the Sophie to your Benedict. We're the Shane to your Ilya. We're the Lewis to your...nope, not gonna say it. But season 2 is here! Nikki and Ryan recap some new faces and teams and rules in the F1 world, and make their seasonal predictions! Will Ryan find a new team this season? Will Nikki figure out how to use Apple TV F1? Find out on this season of Chicane Chronicles!

Guys, we did it. Ryan survived a whole season of Nikki. There's not much else to say, but rejoice! The duo recap the final race of the season, and quickly take a look at what's coming up ahead as the new F1 season slowly approaches. Thanks to everyone who survived with Ryan!

I can't believe Nikki hates Love, Actually. Like, what are we even doing here? Anyway, the duo recap Las Vegas and Qatar, while discussing the juicy Driver Championship battle. One more race to go!

Alright, we're trying here guys. Life gets in the way sometimes, but we found a way! Nikki and Ryan recap Austin, Brazil, and Mexico, while discussing the latest F1 news and rumors, as well as the importance of toothpaste flavors in the household.

Flu season is upon us. Apologies. Nikki amd Ryan recap the Singapore Grand Prix, and discuss everything from the F1 and Apple TV partnership they pretty much predicted, and their favorite spooky season TV show episodes. Apparently Nikki thinks Hocus Pocus is "too scary". Go figure.

Everytime We Touch. I Drove All Night. Iconic. Nikki and Ryan, along with the F1 walkout songs, are back! The duo recap Baku, discuss some new F1 partnerships, and Ryan breathes a sigh of relief because the season seems like it's almost over already. Like and subscribe if you want to hear Nikki's unfiltered talk she won't let me post!

Originally filmed before the Azerbaijan GP on 09/21!The duo are back with yet another way to crossover our ever-growing interests. Nikki and Ryan heatedly debate the NFL counterparts to the F1 drivers on the grid, and Nikki shares her experience at the F1 Racing Experience in Las Vegas!

Team Conrad. Enough said. Your favorite F1 podcast duo is back from summer break! Nikki and Ryan breakdown the current status of Belly/Conrad/Jeremiah and...just kidding. The duo catch up on a much-needed summer break from F1, and recap the Dutch GP and Italian GP, while Ryan contemplates the decision he made to join the Tifosi this past season. Let's go Cadillac!

Summer Break couldn't have come soon enough. Nikki and Ryan are actually have to recap the Belgian and Hungarian Grand Prix to re-live the highs and lows of Ferrari, the continuing Clash of the Papayas, and to see if we finally get some exciting action. The duo also revisit some early predictions, and check out the news and gossip from around the grid. Auntie Anne's is better than Wetzel's. Fight me.

Alright, some of you are clearly joining in today because you finally watched F1: The Movie for the first time, and then watched the British Grand Prix to pop your F1 cherry, and after all the crazy news, decided you needed to follow an F1 podcast: you've chosen correctly. Nikki and Ryan recap the wild race at Silverstone, and the bombshell Red Bull Racing team announcement. You picked a good week to start watching F1!

2 episodes in one week?! Nikki and Ryan recap the Austria Grand Prix, and discuss the current state of "Where Will Max Drive in 2026?". Also, is Ryan the only one out there not on TikTok? 

Grab your bucket of popcorn (or quiet snack, in Ryan's case), and listen in as Nikki and Ryan review and recap the F1 Movie! We'll let you know when the spoilers are coming, so pay attention. Needless to say, definitely check out the F1 movie if you haven't already! We recommend IMAX 100000%. Or 4DX if you're brave.

Another week, another mashup of F1 and our other random favorites. This week, Nikki and Ryan recap the wild Canadian Grand Prix, and even debate which is the better boy band (hint: it's not the one about temperature.)  Also, the duo discuss the upcoming F1 movie!

Triple header is over, and the duo is back with another episode of Chicane Chronicles! Nikki and Ryan discuss some of the calendar changes coming to the 2026 Formula 1 Season, make some predictions for the Canadian Grand Prix (All Dressed Chips are the best, fight me.), and continue to try to bridge the gap between F1 and the other joys in their life. In today's episode, that joy is Harry Potter! Ferrari Stratego, reparo!

We've done it. We made it to double digit episodes. Who'da thought?! Nikki and Ryan recap the Spanish Grand Prix, with all it's spiciness. They discuss one of the wildest Grand Prix endings of the season (so far), and drop a little bit of knowledge on the easily-explainable (not) aspect of Formula 1: the FIA. Vamos!

Let's just start by saying that Cherry Coke is the best. Now that's out of the way, Nikki and Ryan are back to recap the most famous grand prix race of F1, Monaco! The glitz, the glamour, the yachts, and the...semi-snoozefest of a race? Also, the partnerships with F1 keep piling up, who do you think think will become the "Official Sweet Snack Partner of F1"? My money is on...Nerds Rope. Yeah, I said it. Fight me.

Nikki and Ryan are back with Episode 8 to recap the Emilia Romagna GP, or simply know as Imola. They recap the wild qualifying session, impart some knowledge on the history of the halo device found on F1 cars, and more importantly, debate on the Disney character equivalents of the drivers on the grid. Riveting stuff, we know. Enjoy!

Episode 7 brings a bit of a twist this week: Nikki and Ryan break down each Formula 1 Team, and their North American Major Sport equivalent. Hopefully this helps you decide on which team to root for! Also, if flushable wipes weren't flushable, they wouldn't be called as such. C'mon now...

Ah, the joys of being a Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton fan. Nikki and Ryan are back with another episode to recap the first US Formula 1 race of the season, Miami. Just like the LEGO F1 cars during the parade, we break down several team breakdowns (ah ha) during the race weekend, along with the first ejecto-seato of the season! Nikki also gives her first F1 history lesson of the podcast; think this might have to become a recurring segment? SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS BELOWWWWW.

Three for the price of one! Nikki and Ryan go through the Japanese, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. These races had everything: boring non-overtakes, actual overtakes, controversial penalties, and even a Ferrari Grand Prix podium! The two also try to make valid arguments on the TOUGHEST driver on the track.Can you tell we're just catching up on pushing out the older episodes to get back on...track? Get it, track? Cause this is a Formula 1 Podcast. If you actually read these descriptions, this producer & editor thanks you.

The duo is back to prepare for the Japanese Grand Prix! Nikki and Ryan discuss the wild practices leading up to Qualifying, and make their predictions on who will score points in the GP. Also, Nikki and Ryan discuss a very important aspect of Formula 1: team fashion.And yes, Ryan's wife Leslie has never seen any of the glorious Fast & Furious movies...sad.

The season has started, which means Nikki and Ryan run through the good, bad, and straight ugly of each race! They go back and review the Australian Grand Prix, as well as the Chinese Grand Prix and Sprint, all the while discussing their new teamwear. Nikki and Ryan also discuss the new man keeping Red Bull Seat #2 warm, and what it'll take for them to KEEP the seat.

Originally shot on 3/10/25.Lap 2 of this podcast is underway. Nkki and Ryan are back to discuss the show that eventually led to this podcast. The duo make their predictions on what the newest season of Drive to Survive will hold, and what they're looking forward to seeing. They also discuss the past Formula 1 season, and start dishing out their own "Driver of the Day" awards, and vote on some losers while they're at it. 

Hosts Nikki Gamat and Ryan Esteban make it out of their respective paddocks and begin their formation lap into the Chicane Chronicles podcast (alright, enough of that). We hear how Nikki and Ryan got into Formula 1, their favorite teams, and just what got them hooked into this wild sport. Each episode, they'll discuss all things Formula 1, the dirty air on and off the track, all while trying to find the apex of the driving line we call life...I couldn't resist. Enjoy!