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This is F101 - the podcast that breaks down Formula 1 like your favorite 101 course—but way more fun! Whether you’re fresh off Drive to Survive, a casual fan, or someone who just wants to keep up with the chaos, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up, because the fun. starts. right. noooow!
Episodes
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Well Done Baku | 2026 Azerbaijan GP Preview
Baku is back, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned about this race, it’s that absolutely NOTHING is safe. In this episode of F101, we’re heading to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and breaking down everything you need to know before the lights go out. We look back at the chaos of the 2025 Baku GP,...
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Hola Madrid | 2026 Spanish GP Preview
Madrid is officially on the Formula 1 calendar, and the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is bringing us a brand-new circuit, a brand-new challenge, and possibly the strangest track shape in F1. In this episode of F101, we head to the Madring for the first ever Formula 1 race in Madrid. We break down how...
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Buongiorno, Monza | 2026 Italian GP Preview
The Temple of Speed is calling. The 2026 Italian Grand Prix is here, and this week on F101 we’re heading to Monza for one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar. Kevin is joined by Nisha and Aswathy to break down everything you need to know before lights out at the Italian GP — the...
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Doei Doei Zandvoort | 2026 Dutch GP Preview
Formula 1 is BACK after the summer break — and we’re heading to Zandvoort for the final-ever Dutch Grand Prix. In this episode of F101, Aswathy, Nisha and Kevin preview the 2026 Dutch GP and everything you need to know about the Zandvoort circuit. Why is this the final Formula 1 race in the...
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Report Cards & Racing Cars | 2026 Mid Season Review
The first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season is officially in the books, which means it’s time for the most important academic exercise of the year: the F1 mid-season report card. Who’s getting an A? Who needs summer school? And who has spent the first half of the season staring at the exam paper...
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Hungry Hungary Hippos | 2026 Hungarian GP Preview
One more race before Formula 1 heads into the summer break, and we're off to the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. This week, Nisha, Kevin and special guest Aditi preview one of the most technical circuits on the Formula 1 calendar with the most gorgeous trophy. We revisit the…
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Spa Weekend | 2026 Belgian GP Preview
Pack your bags... we're going on a Spa Weekend. No, not the relaxing kind. This week we're heading to Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most legendary circuits in Formula 1 and a track that drivers consistently rank among their favourites. From the climb through Eau Rouge and Raidillon to the endless...
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Tea, tyres & thunder | 2026 British GP Preview
This week we're heading to the home of Formula 1 — Silverstone — for the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint Weekend.Kevin and Nisha break down everything you need to know before lights out. We revisit last year's emotional race where Nico Hülkenberg finally claimed his first Formula 1 podium, look…
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The Styrian Speedrun | 2026 Austrian GP Preview
The shortest lap on the Formula 1 calendar is here, but there's plenty to unpack. This week, Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy break down the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, from the rollercoaster elevation changes and Max Verstappen's "hand around a Red Bull can" track layout, to how the new…
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Battle for Barcelona | 2026 Spanish GP Preview
Barcelona might be Formula 1's ultimate test track, but in 2026 it arrives with a little extra emotion.In this episode, Kevin and Aswathy head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for what could be the track's final chapter as Spain's premier Formula 1 destination. From the famous "flexing...
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The Count of Monte Carlo | 2026 Monaco GP Preview
The Formula 1 circus heads to Monte Carlo for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, and we're tackling the most famous race on the calendar. Join Kevin, Nisha, first-time guest Lijo, and special guest Nina as we preview a race that every F1 fan knows, whether they've watched Formula 1 for ten years or ten...
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The Wall of Montreal | 2026 Canada GP Preview
Montreal is back and this track is just organised chaos.In this episode of F101, Nisha, Kevin and Joy preview the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve — the infamous Wall of Champions, angry Canadian goose track analysis, sprint weekend chaos, tyre strategy, weather drama and all...
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Florida Frenzy | 2026 Miami GP Preview
Welcome to MiamiKevin and Aswathy are joined by returning guest (and certified Max Verstappen defender) Aditi to break down the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.We kick things off with the internet’s favourite rumour — is Max actually retiring or are we all just spiralling? — before diving into a race…
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The Women behind the Wheel in F1
Formula 1 might be on a break… but the sport never stops.In this special episode, Nisha, Kevin, and Aswathy take a step back from race previews to spotlight the women who are shaping Formula 1 behind the scenes. From race strategy masterminds to engineers on the pit wall to the woman controlling...
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Suzuka Survival Guide | 2026 Japanese GP Preview
Kon’nichiwa from Suzuka 🇯🇵 — where Formula 1 gets serious.In this episode of F101 with Friends, we head to one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar — the legendary figure-eight Suzuka Circuit. From high-speed Esses to the terrifying 130R, this track is a true test of skill, precision…
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Showdown in Shanghai | 2026 Chinese GP Preview
The 2026 Formula 1 season has officially begun — and Melbourne wasted no time delivering chaos. Kevin, Aswathy and Nisha break down the biggest moments from the season opener, from wild overtakes to strategy calls already raising eyebrows across the paddock. Then we head straight to Shanghai for...
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Lights Out Down Under | 2026 Australian GP Preview
The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne, and we’re heading back to Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. Nisha, Kevin and Aswathy revisit the drama of the 2025 Melbourne race — including Lando Norris’ victory and Oscar Piastri’s incredible save in front of his home crowd — before...
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F1 2026: The New Era Explained
Formula 1 is entering a brand-new era — and we’re breaking down the 2026 F1 regulations in simple terms. Nisha, Aswathy and Kevin explain everything you need to know about the biggest rule change since 2014. From smaller, lighter cars and reduced downforce to active aerodynamics replacing DRS, we...
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Habibi, Come to Abu Dhabi with Bharati
We’ve finally arrived at the season finale — Abu Dhabi under the sunset glow and the Yas Marina floodlights. And to close out the year, I’m joined by my very first guest, my sister Bharati, for a full-circle moment on F101 with Friends. We break down the magic and madness of this $1.3-billion...
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Mashaallah Qatar with Lauren
We’re heading into the desert heat for the Qatar Grand Prix — where the tyres melt, the sand attacks, and the drivers question all their life choices. I’m joined by Lauren, our Hamilton-loving Miami alum, as we break down the chaos that is Lusail: a MotoGP-born circuit that looks like Pokémon…
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Viva Las Vegas with Rahul
We’re rolling straight into Las Vegas — where the lights are blinding, the paddock is billion-dollar shiny, and the cars hit 300 km/h down the Strip at midnight. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is part street race, part spectacle, part fever dream, and absolutely nothing about it is normal. Joined by...
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Vamos Brazil with Joy
We’re heading to Brazil — the land of samba, rain-soaked drama, and the most passionate F1 fans on Earth! This week, I’m joined once again by Joy (yes, our resident Hamilton loyalist from the Silverstone episode) as we dive into everything that makes the Sao Paulo Grand Prix pure chaos and pure...
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Que onda Mexico with Kevin
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is alive with color, sound, and chaos — and this week, I’m joined by Kevin to dive into everything that makes the Mexican Grand Prix one of the most vibrant and unpredictable races on the Formula 1 calendar. At 2,200 meters above sea level, engines struggle, tires...
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Howdy Austin with Aditi
We’re in Austin, y’all — home of the United States Grand Prix and one of the most electric stops on the Formula 1 calendar. I’m joined by Aditi, a proud Max Verstappen superfan who was actually there at the 2023 race, to relive the chaos, the heat, and the unmistakable Texan energy of the Circuit...
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Ha Luo Singapore with Anchita
We are headed to Marina Bay’s glowing skyline — the Singapore Grand Prix is here, and it never disappoints. I’m joined by Anchita, back from our Imola episode to talk about what it’s like to race under the floodlights. Singapore is more than a Grand Prix: it’s the first-ever night race, part…
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Salam Baku with Anjali
🇦🇿 Salam from Baku — a race weekend like no other. I’m joined by Anjali to dive into the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, where old city walls meet 21st-century speed. We break down the chaos and the charm of this street race: the endless straight, the castle section that...
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Buongiorno Monza with Aswathy
🇮🇹 Monza isn’t just a racetrack — it’s the Temple of Speed. In this episode of F101 with Friends, I’m joined by Aswathy to dive into everything that makes the Italian Grand Prix one of Formula 1’s most iconic weekends. We talk about the history of Monza and its legendary moments, from Ferrari’s...
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Hoi Zandvoort with Sanjay
The Dutch Grand Prix is unlike anything else on the F1 calendar — a seaside rollercoaster of banking, orange smoke, and Max mania. In this episode of F101 with Friends, I’m joined by Sanjay (from our Bahrain episode) to dive into everything that makes Zandvoort so unique. We talk about the…
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PR to Survive with Laura
Formula 1 isn’t just about racing — it’s about storytelling, sponsorships, and survival in the media spotlight. In this episode of F101 with Friends, I sit down with PR pro Laura to unpack how the sport has evolved from Ferrari’s cigarette barcode era to today’s world of crypto logos, luxury...
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Szia Hungary with Mehul
This week on F101 with Friends, we’re off to Budapest — a city full of charm, and a circuit that’s anything but easy. I’m joined by Mehul to unpack the Hungarian Grand Prix and why the Hungaroring, shaped like a knife resting on a boot, forces teams into precision mode from the very start. With...
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Hoeijendagh Spa with Nisha
We pulled a Freaky Friday this week on F101 with Friends — Kevin takes over hosting duties, and I hop into the guest seat to break down everything that went down at the legendary Belgian Grand Prix. We talk about strategy, weather chaos, surprise winners, and why this track — shaped like a pointy...
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'Ello Silverstone with Joy
We’re off to Silverstone this week — the birthplace of Formula 1 and a track that always delivers British summer madness. I’m joined by Joy to break down everything you need to know about the 2025 British Grand Prix. We’re also talking about why this track (shaped like an F1 driver’s head wearing…
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Guten Tag Austria with Bhoomika
🇦🇹 Pack your Lederhosen and hold onto your tyres — this week we’re heading to the Styrian hills for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring! I’m joined by Bhoomi to break down everything you need to know about F1’s alpine speed fest. We also get into the Red Bull Ring’s unique layout — a...
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How's it going, Montreal? with Ragavi
🇨🇦 This week, we’re off to Montreal — home of the Canadian Grand Prix and one of F1’s wildest plot generators. I’m joined by Ragavi to break down everything you need to know about Circuit Gilles Villeneuve: the goose-head-shaped island track that always delivers drama. We dive into the chaos of...
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Hola Barcelona with Mehul
On this week’s episode I’m joined by Mehul to break down everything you need to know about the Spanish Grand Prix From Max’s epic win in 2016 to the legendary moments of Alonso, Schumacher, and Maldonado, we dive into the circuit’s history, fan culture, and why this track is a true test of car…
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Bonjour Monaco with Kevin and Aswathy
Kevin and Aswathy take you through the glitz, the chaos, and the pure drama of the most iconic race on the F1 calendar. From Leclerc’s emotional home win to why fire marshals wear Daft Punk helmets, this episode breaks down the Monaco GP like never before. We dive into qualifying chaos…
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Ciao Imola with Anchita
We’re heading to Imola this week — one of F1’s most emotional and iconic tracks. It’s fast, it’s technical, it’s full of history, and honestly… it never disappoints. In this episode, Anchita and I are breaking down everything from the drama of the 2025 race weekend to what makes this track such a...
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Wassup Miami with Lauren
This week, we’re heading to the Miami Grand Prix—home of fake marinas, real drama, and the fastest alligator-shaped street circuit on the calendar. Joining me is Lauren, a former Mercedes fan turned Ferrari supporter (but always Team Lewis), and together we unpack everything that makes Miami F1...
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Yallah Jeddah with Nikhil
Jeddah is fast, narrow, and full of chaos—and we’re here for it. This week on F101 with Friends, I’m joined by Nikhil to break down the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, from the knife-like track layout to why qualifying is make or break. We also dive into F1 jargon—visors and tear-offs—and why they…
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Marhaba Bahrain with Sanjay
We're heading to the desert for Round 4 of the season at the iconic Bahrain International Circuit—a night race that’s all about tire wear, big overtakes, and strategic chaos. In this episode, Sanjay and I break down what makes Bahrain such a challenge for teams, why Turn 10 is a driver's…
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Kon'nichiwa Suzuka with Chandreyi
We are headed to Japan this weekend and luckily Chandreyi had been there in 2019! We discuss the Suzuka International Circuit and get to hear from our guest on what it was like to watch a race through Category 5 typhoon! Instagram - @F101withFriends or https://www.instagram.com/f101withfriends/...
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Forza Ferrari with Aswathy
“Ask a child to draw a car, and certainly he will draw it red” Famous words from Enzo Ferrari founder of the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. We explore the life behind the founder, greatest moments of the team and delve into their current drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Instagram -...
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Ni hao Shanghai with Rahul
Quick recap of the first race of the season and we are back for an exciting Chinese GP. In April 2003, a marshland in Shanghai was earmarked to be the home of an F1 circuit. Eighteen months and around $450 million later, the Shanghai International Circuit was ready for action. Join me and Rahul…
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G'day Melbourne with Aditi
Pre-season testing got done. The teams had a chance to see if all their drawings and plans translate into actual performance. We are a few days away from the first race of the season. We are about to go racing in Albert Park, Australia. Aditi and I talk about the history of the track, best…
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Everything you missed in 2024 with Anjali
The 2024 F1 season was packed with drama, records, fights and scandals and surprises. Max Verstappen clinched his fourth title, but Lando Norris pushed him hard. McLaren made history, winning their first Constructors' Championship in 26 years. Anjali and I discuss how the stage was set for 2025…
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The Forces behind F1 with Kevin
Long time F1 fan, Kevin and I deep dive into the forces that keep F1 running—whether it's the FIA making the rules, Liberty Media Group shaping the spectacle, or the GPDA ensuring drivers’ voices are heard. We’ve looked at who holds the power, who enforces the rules, and how safety innovations…
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Getting Basic with Bharati
My sister Bharati has been an unwilling participant in my F1 obsession all of last year—so naturally, she’s my first guest! We break down the basics: Why is it called Formula 1? What makes a championship? Who are all these people? And what makes these cars so special? By the end, maybe (just…
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F101 with Friends - Now Live!
Welcome to F101 with Friends, the podcast that breaks down Formula 1 like your favorite 101 course—but way more fun! Whether you’re fresh off Drive to Survive, a casual fan, or someone who just wants to keep up with the chaos, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up, because the fun. starts. right....
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This is F101 - the podcast that breaks down Formula 1 like your favorite 101 course—but way more fun! Whether you’re fresh off Drive to Survive, a casual fan, or someone who just wants to keep up with the chaos, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up, because the fun. starts. right. noooow!
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