F1 Time Portal

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F1 Time Portal

Welcome to the F1 Time Portal, where we dive headfirst into the thrilling history of Formula 1 racing. The stories, dramas, drivers - and of course the awesome racing! Brought to you by two F1 nerds😊Episode Guide:ReCap: In-depth review of each F1 race, from 1950ReDo: We rewrite the history books, with what SHOULD have happened, vs what did happen. Who will be crowned our TP (Time Portal) Champ?Era: Recap of each decade - Who are our top 5 drivers & why (and why who didn't make the cut)Special: Where we commermorate eventsPOV: Where we delve into the issues of current F1 races

  1. 172

    ReDo | 1978 (3/3) TP Championship

    Andretti has jumped to the lead of the TP Championship table and opened up a sizeable gap. Can he hold off his rivals and be crowned TP Champion or will the team right some wrongs and crown a more deserving people's champion? Join Luigi, Rosa and Ratna for this bittersweet finish.

  2. 171

    ReDo | 1978 (2/3) TP Championship

    Carlos Reutemann is leading the TP Championship so far, Andretti and Peterson languishing behind. Listen in as Lui, Rosa and Ratna continue to make some big calls on the 78 season.

  3. 170

    POV | 2026 Miami

    Luigi, Rosa and Nacho as they share their POV on the events that caught their attention at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

  4. 169

    ReDo | 1978 (1/3) TP Championship

    Mario Andretti won the 1978 Drivers' World Championship in the all conquering JPS-Lotus 79, with Ronnie Peterson awarded 2nd place posthumously. Join Lui, Rosa and Ratna, as they begin their search for the TP Champion in this heartbreaking season.

  5. 168

    ReCap | 1978 (9/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    With both the Constructor's and Driver Championships decided the season closer in Montreal, was an opportunity for some new names to be the focus of attention. Join us as we conclude the 1978 season and wrap up the events that made it a memorable season.

  6. 167

    ReCap | 1978 (8/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    More drama greets us in Monza, with tragic consequences. This would herald yet another safety measure into the sport, and not only decide the Championship but also have far reaching and long standing impact on the grid and the sport.

  7. 166

    ReCap | 1978 (7/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    Yet another courtroom drama takes the spotlight as the fledgling team Arrows A1 car comes under scrutiny. Meanwhile on the track Lotus again set the pace. Is Ronnie Petersen regretting signing an airtight No 2 driver contract? Join us as we re-live this enthralling battle.

  8. 165

    ReCap | 1978 (6/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    With the competition now eliminated Lotus have taken a stranglehold on the Championship with Andretti and Petersen fighting it out at the top. With the debut of yet another ground effect car and another big F1 driver legend, the season still has more to offer the die-hard F1 fan.

  9. 164

    ReCap | 1978 (5/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    Brabham's BT46B makes it's debut with designer Gordon Murray's take on ground effect, and with dramatic consequences! Although 'the fan car' didn't appear to contravene the letter of any law, rival teams thought the spirit was being seriously breached. How would the FIA deal with this? Join us as we re-live all the drama both on and off the track.

  10. 163

    POV | 2026 Japan

    Luigi, Rosa, David and Elise share their POV on the events that caught their attention at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

  11. 162

    ReCap | 1978 (4/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    Once again Colin Chapman's latest idea revolutionises the performance benchmarks of F1, making improvements to an already impressive Lotus 78, to debut the first ever ground effect F1 car, the Lotus 79. And once again the remainder of the grid is left scrambling to catch up. Join us as we re-live this historic moment and more.

  12. 161

    ReCap | 1978 (3/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    What was once thought a two horse race between Lotus and Ferrari gets interesting as Lauda's Brabham and the all French Tyrrell outfit, led by Didier Pironi and Patrick Depailler, take the challenge up to the favourites.

  13. 160

    POV | 2026 China

    Luigi, Rosa and Andrew share their POV on the events that caught their attention at the 2026 GP in China.

  14. 159

    ReCap | 1978 (2/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    Ronnie Petersen joins Lotus after scoring just 23 points in the last 3 seasons one of those with a very unrealiable Lotus in 1975. Although playing a firm second fiddle to Mario Andretti, Lotus head into the fight with Ferrari, who have signed on young gun Gilles Villeneuve, with some confidence. Join us as we watch this battle unfold.

  15. 158

    POV | 2026 Australia

    Luigi, Rosa and Andrew share their POV on the events that caught their attention at the 2026 Australian GP, including their take on the new rules that have entered F1 in 2026.

  16. 157

    ReCap | 1978 (1/9) Downforce, Drama, and Destiny

    Niki Lauda won his second F1 World Championship title in 1977 with Ferrari, parting ways with the team in dramatic fashion before the season came to an end. The drama only intensifies throughout the 1978 season with legal rows, technical evolutions that change F1 forever, big names, and heartbreaking tragedy. Who will rise to the challenge to be crowned World Champions? Join us as we re-live this amazing season of racing and drama.

  17. 156

    ReDo | 1977 (3/3) TP Championship

    Lauda, Scheckter, and Andretti are all in the running for the TP title. With Lauda missing from the last 2 races of the season, can Andretti snatch the win to be crowned TP Champion? Join Luigi, Rosa and Bene for this exciting finish.

  18. 155

    ReDo | 1977 (2/3) TP Championship

    We have a surprising leaderboard so far in the TP Championship for 1977. Luigi, Rosa and Bene continue to make some big calls as we head into the middle part of the season.

  19. 154

    ReDo | 1977 (1/3) TP Championship

    Niki Lauda won his second championship in 1977, despite Mario Andretti winning more races and Lauda not even completing the season, storming out of Ferrari with 2 races to go. Will Luigi, Rosa and huge Niki Lauda fan, Bene, also crown Lauda the people's champion?

  20. 153

    ReCap | 1977 (7/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    As we come to the final 3 races of the season Lauda needs only one more point to be declared the 1977 World Champion. His success on the track only barely masking his discontent within the Ferrari team and causing perhaps one of the most dramatic exists from a team in the history of F1! Join us as we re-live the final throes of the 1977 season.

  21. 152

    ReCap | 1977 (6/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    Niki Lauda's class and the reliability of the Ferrari sees him take a comforting yet not insurmountable lead in the championship race. Surprisingly its Jody Scheckter in the debuting Wolf casuing him the most concerns followed by his teammate. Join us as we head into the final stages of the season and re-live a bombshell moment of the season!

  22. 151

    ReCap | 1977 (5/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    With still only 1 win to his name, it's Lauda's Hulme-like consistency that sees him at the top of the leaderboard. Can the fast finishing Lotus' and the brilliance of Scheckter casuse a major upset? And what has happened to defending champion James Hunt in the McLaren? Join us as we continue to re-live all the action and plot twists of 1977.

  23. 150

    ReCap | 1977 (4/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    A couple of first ever wins, the comeback to the winners list of a former champion team, and the return to F1 of all things French are the talking points, as we head into the second half of the season.

  24. 149

    ReCap | 1977 (3/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    As we head to the mid-point of the season, the mood on the grid is somber as yet more tragedy befalls. On the track, Lauda has one win to his name and being challenged heavily by Jody Scheckter in the impressive Wolf, Mario Andretti in the Lotus and his teammate Carlos Reutemann. Can the trademark Lauda determination and grit get him to the top of the leaderboard?

  25. 148

    ReCap | 1977 (2/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    The season kicks off with a win on debut. This team became only the 3rd in the sport's 28yr history to win its very first race, joining Alfa Romeo in 1950 and Mercedes in 1954. Are we seeing the making of another giant in F1? Join us as we re-live the excitement and devastation of the first 3 races of 1977.

  26. 147

    ReCap | 1977 (1/7) Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold

    Relationships and loyalty are put to the test as Ferrari and Lauda try to overcome their disappointment of the 1976 season and challenge for the 1977 title. With big names in both drivers and machinery making their debut, join us as we we re-live all the action, tragedy, and of course amazing racing of an intriguing F1 season.

  27. 146

    ReDo | 1976 (4/4) TP Championship

    Join Rosa, Luigi and Andrew has they wrap up the 1976 TP Championship. Will they right some wrongs on their way to crowning the people's champion and perhaps more importantly will they still be friends at the finish of this controversial season?

  28. 145

    ReDo | 1976 (3/4) TP Championship

    Rosa, Luigi and Andrew (mainly Luigi and Andrew 😂 ) make some interesting calls on the controversies that threaten to impact not only the outcome of the TP Championship but perhaps also their friendships!

  29. 144

    ReDo | 1976 (2/4) TP Championship

    Lauda seems to be in control of the TP Championship so far as Luigi comes under fire for some out of the box selections. Join us as we continue to find a worthy winner for the 1976 TP title.

  30. 143

    POV | 2025 Abu Dhabi

    David and Luigi share their POV on the events that caught their attention at the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP - championship decider.

  31. 142

    ReDo | 1976 (1/4) TP Championship

    The record books show that James Hunt took out the 1976 F1 Driver's Championship by only 1 point, with a fortuotous 3rd place finish in the last race of the season, and his main rival Niki Lauda deciding not to take part in the race. Join Rosa, Luigi and Andrew as they try to make sense of the controversy that plagued 1976 and crown the people's champion.

  32. 141

    ReCap | 1976 (8/8) A Year of Controversy

    After a heroic comeback from horrific injuries and the controversial finalisation of those inquiries, Lauda's championship lead is 8 points and there are 2 races remaining to decide who would win the title. Once again, controversy rules the day as we re-live the very first Japanese Grand Prix. Weather, politics, and a decision that would define the man, all take centre stage in this thrilling finale to the 1976 F1 Championship.

  33. 140

    POV | 2025 Qatar

    Andrew and Luigi share their POV on the unbelievable events that caught their attention at a the 2025 Qatar GP.

  34. 139

    ReCap | 1976 (7/8) A Year of Controversy

    Lauda had missed two races and his championship lead was whittled down to only 2 points. Surely, now the championship was a formality for Hunt and McLaren? Join us the for the next twist in this engrossing season.

  35. 138

    ReCap | 1976 (6/8) A Year of Controversy

    With Lauda now recovering from his injuries but not able to race, it was an opportunity for Hunt to further close the gap to his championship rival. Join us as we re-live all the action, twists, and turns of this amazing season.

  36. 137

    POV | 2025 Las Vegas

    Andrew and Luigi share their POV on the events that caught their attention at a the 2025 Las Vegas GP.

  37. 136

    ReCap | 1976 (5/8) A Year of Controversy

    The British Grand Prix sees the second major controversy of the season as Lauda and Hunt are embroiled in an incident on track and another inquiry off track that eventually results in a vital ruling that would impact the season. Eclipsing this drama though is an incident that is etched in sporting memory as the day that so nearly cost Niki Lauda his life. Join us as we re-live one of the most heart-stopping events in F1 history.

  38. 135

    ReCap | 1976 (4/8) A Year of Controversy

    With Lauda seemingly in control of the season, can his sparkling form continue or can Hunt give the bookmakers something to think about? And what about the new concept Tyrrell six-wheeler? Will it have any success and silence the sceptics? Listen in as we remember the highs and lows of this riveting season.

  39. 134

    ReCap | 1976 (3/8) A Year of Controversy

    Lauda who had dominated the early races, took to the track in Spain with two broken ribs, giving us a glimpse of his now characteristic determination. Can Hunt take advantage of an ailing Lauda? Join us as we re-live this moment, the debut of a revolutionary F1 car, and the season's first big drama which played out firstly on the track and then in the appeal courts, for weeks to come.

  40. 133

    ReCap | 1976 (2/8) A Year of Controversy

    Known for his exploits both on and off the track we see Hunt "the Shunt" debut for McLaren after Emmerson Fittipaldi, in perhaps one of the biggest sliding doors moments in F1, leaves McLaren to join his brother's new F1 team, Copersucar. Can Hunt mount a challenge to the defending world champion Niki Lauda driving the famous Ferrari 312T? Join us as we re-live the action, antics, and thrilling racing of this unforgettable season.

  41. 132

    POV | 2025 Brazil

    Nacho and Luigi share their POV on the events that caught their attention at a the 2025 Brazil GP.

  42. 131

    ReCap | 1976 (1/8) A Year of Controversy

    The 1976 F1 season is famous for many reasons, none more so than the fact that the 2013 biographical sports film, Rush, centered on the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt in that 1976 Championship. With dramas on the track and controversies raging behind the scenes throughout the entire season, it all came to a head in the final race at the Suzuka circuit in Japan. Join us as we re-live this absorbing season.

  43. 130

    ReDo | 1975 (3/3) TP Championship

    Rosa, Luigi, and David wrap up the season and award the title of people's champion for the 1975 F1 season. Was there ever any doubt?

  44. 129

    ReDo | 1975 (2/3) TP Championship

    Lauda isn't on the board in the TP Championship so far. Can he make a comeback to be crowned the people's champion or will Luigi, Rosa and David back a more fitting winner? Listen in to part 2 to find out.

  45. 128

    ReDo | 1975 (1/3) TP Championship

    After a slow start Lauda clinched the 1975 WDC, with one race to go, in front of adoring fans in Monza . Join Luigi, Rosa and David as they decide who deserves the crown of TP Champion.

  46. 127

    POV | 2025 Mexico

    Rosa and Luigi share their POV on the events that caught their attention at a surprisingly interesting 2025 Mexican GP.

  47. 126

    ReCap | 1975 (6/6) The 'unbelievable' year

    Lauda and the Ferrari 312T seem to have an unassailable lead heading into the last 3 races of the season in hot form. Join us as we close out the season with more chaos and controversy. Who has this "unbelievable year" smiled on? Join us to find out.

  48. 125

    ReCap | 1975 (5/6) The 'unbelievable' year

    A driver walk out, a big name retirement from the sport, new records set at a notorious track, and weather mayhem are just some of the moments we re-live this episode. Meanwhile we have a new leader in the championship, stamping his mark on that drivers' title.

  49. 124

    POV | 2025 Austin

    Rosa and Luigi share their POV on the events that caught their attention (between yawns!) at the 2025 Austin GP.

  50. 123

    ReCap | 1975 (4/6) The 'unbelievable' year

    Lauda has made a move to challenge the top of the leader board but Fittiplaldi and McLaren are holding firm. But it's the emergence of a legendary rivalry that grabs our attention as we dive into the drama filled European leg of the 1975 F1 season.

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Welcome to the F1 Time Portal, where we dive headfirst into the thrilling history of Formula 1 racing. The stories, dramas, drivers - and of course the awesome racing! Brought to you by two F1 nerds😊Episode Guide:ReCap: In-depth review of each F1 race, from 1950ReDo: We rewrite the history books, with what SHOULD have happened, vs what did happen. Who will be crowned our TP (Time Portal) Champ?Era: Recap of each decade - Who are our top 5 drivers & why (and why who didn't make the cut)Special: Where we commermorate eventsPOV: Where we delve into the issues of current F1 races

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