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Formula 101
by Peyton Haahr
It’s go-fast day. F101 approaches racing for both the ridiculous and the exciting. As a former competitive junior athlete, the global sporting community is my home and I have always enjoyed yelling at the TV as if the little people inside it can hear me. I’m Peyton Haahr, a 21-year old girl obsessed with racing, and someone eager to forge a career in the motoring industry. Listen as I chat with family and friends about my interactions and experiences in the F1 world and beyond.
Episodes
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The Final Lap
Welcome to my final episode of F101! I've made the decision to take a pause from this podcast - for how long, I'm not sure. It was a very special and impactful weekend to witness Sebastian Vettel's retirement and the end to the 2022 season. In light of such events, I've taken this episode to wrap...
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Driver Spotlight: Alonso
In celebration of this driver crossing the 350 race start mark (although unfortunately he didn't finish this one), I'm chatting about Fernando Alonso on this episode. Join me for a quick 15-minute rundown as to his stats, career records, and his driving style. Instagram: @formula101_podcast,...
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We Need to Talk About Ferrari
As the season and championship starts to near their latter stages, we have to ask: what happened to Ferrari? The Scuderia has been on the decline this year, and it seems that much of it is their own fault. Unpack factors like strategy and leadership as I delve into the team's history to try and...
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Mid-Season Update
In today's episode, we chat about where we've been so far in the 2022 season, and where we're headed. Since we're at the halfway point, I take some time to unpack the new tracks, silly season, and mechanical developments to keep an eye on as we move on to the next races. Instagram:...
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Driver Spotlight: Senna
Today's driver of the day is a very beloved figure in the motorsport world. Reigning from Brazil, Ayrton Senna definitely left his mark on racing and F1, and we chat about his legacy, his stats and records, even his rivalry with Alain Prost. Instagram: @formula101_podcast, @peyton_haahr,...
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Bounce House
One word we've heard a lot of this Formula One season is porpoising. But what actually is it? How does it impact the drivers? What's the conversation around it? And can it be fixed? I talk through all these questions in this episode, so come along and learn with me! Instagram…
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Driver Spotlight: Clark
Today’s mini-series episode centers on someone who raced a long time ago but left a big legacy. Even though he left us too early in life, Jim Clark will always be remembered as an incredible and historic talent not only in F1, but across the whole of the motorsport world. Instagram:...
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Team Orders
Today we're jumping into the fray and talking about the controversies surrounding team orders in F1. I chat about how and why they're used, also breaking down significant infamous examples throughout motorsport history like 'Crashgate' and the Multi-21 incident. Come along with me to learn more....
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Driver Spotlight: Mansell
In today's driver spotlight episode, I chat about someone who was given the nickname "il leone" by the die-hard Ferrari fans and who had a career filled with many ups and downs. Born in the UK and the holder of one world championship title, Nigel Mansell is seen by many to deserve a spot among…
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The DRS Debate
Today I'm entering into the discussion that has started to bubble up during the beginning of the 2022 season...should we continue to have DRS in F1 or not? Many either love it or hate it, it seems, as there are compelling points on both sides of the argument. Come with me as I delve into those...
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Driver Spotlight: Vettel
Today I'm talking about my all-time favorite driver...Sebastian Vettel. In this 15-minute rundown, I chat about his racing stats and records, driving style, and more! Tune in to find out what very special record he holds... Instagram: @formula101_podcast, @peyton_haahr, @artby_peyton TikTok:...
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Back to the Future
In this episode, I chat about my questions regarding F1’s near future through the discussion of three key topics: recent track happenings, new additions to the calendar, and even season 4 of Drive to Survive. Instagram: @formula101_podcast, @peyton_haahr, @artby_peyton TikTok: @peytonhaahr…
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Driver Spotlight: Prost
In today's mini-series episode, we chat about the famous driver nicknamed "the Professor" for his very unique and special driving style. That man is Alain Prost! Jump in for a quick discussion of his stats, records, and rivalry with Aryton Senna. Instagram: @formula101_podcast, @peyton_haahr,...
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Leader of the Pack
In today's episode, I beg the question: what makes a "good" world champion? What qualities or skills or talents do the best of the best possess? I discuss this through the categories of physical characteristics, mental attributes, and their on-track capabilities that set them apart from the rest…
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Driver Spotlight: Schumacher
This week’s mini-episode focuses on someone many would label as the GOAT…come chat with me about the one, the only, Michael Schumacher. Instagram: @formula101_podcast, @peyton_haahr, @artby_peyton TikTok: @peytonhaahr WEBSITE: https://peytonhaahr.wixsite.com/formula101
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The Road to F1
In this episode, I pose a few questions. How do drivers make their way to F1, and how do they get there? Why do some get there more easily than others? Along the way, I talk about drivers academies and sponsorships in hopes to give you a better picture of the motorsport world overall. Thanks for...
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Driver Spotlight: Fangio
This week’s mini-series episode covers one, if not THE best driver statistically in history! Check out my quick 15-minute discussion about Juan Manuel Fangio, the five time champ who had a huge impact on Formula One. Instagram: @formula101_podcast, @peyton_haahr, @artby_peyton TikTok…
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Looking Ahead
It's time for a refresher about where we're going in the 2022 F1 season! In this episode, I review the technical and mechanical regulations that are changing, as well as the drivers who are leaving us, and the ones who are arriving for their debut season. And last, I'll attempt to answer the all...
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Driver Spotlight: Farina
Let's start at the beginning, shall we? For this mini-series episode, I jump all the way back to the very first F1 championship ever, and the man who won the trophy that year. Hit the play button to learn a bit more about the figure himself, Giuseppe Farina. Instagram: @formula101_podcast,...
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Judgement Day
Penalties, penalties, and more penalties....One of the crazy stories to go along with this year's championship is the role that penalties are playing in the results. But certain questions remain: who gives penalties out, and for what? How do they impact racing, and how have they been seen in the...
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Driver Spotlight: Lewis Hamilton
Let's start our brand new mini-series with a bang! Along with my full length episodes, join me for quick 15-minute conversations about the biggest names in F1 and racing, beginning with one of the all-time greats - Lewis Hamilton. I cover his stats, records, racing style, driving strengths and...
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Gladiators of Old
Welcome back to season 2 of Formula 101! The first full-length episode today addresses a topic I've been waiting to talk about: the legacy and history surrounding F1 - or as I call it, the "aura" of Formula One. I'm chatting about how I think the sport and its racers have changed over time, who...
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ABCs of F1: Final Lap
To round out my first mini-series, I jump back to a few terms that I had wanted to touch on in previous episodes, but didn't get the chance to. In this 15-minute discussion, I break down terms like rake, scrutineering, and the DAS system for the final lap of the ABC's of F1. Instagram:...
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Out With the Old, In With the New
So, who saw the new 2022 F1 car unveiled at Silverstone? You bet I did, too. But under all that sparkly, holographic paint, what made it so different from this current year's model? Listen along with me as I unpack the exciting mechanical and design changes, and what it all means for the future…
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ABCs of F1: S-V
Welcome back to the second to last episode of this mini-series! Today's letters of interest are S through V, discussing specific terms such as the slipstream, simulators, team orders, and virtual safety cars! Buckle up for this quick 15 minute episode. Thanks for listening! Instagram:...
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To Pit or Not To Pit
That is the question. Or, more specifically, what in the world is a race strategy? In light of what happened this past weekend in France, I wanted to explore all the ingredients that go into a race strategy. What do teams take into account? How do they gather their information, and where do they...
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ABCs of F1: P-R
Thanks for joining me for another episode of my mini-series, where I spend 15 minutes breaking down some specific terms and jargon in Formula 1 and racing! Sometimes commentators and drivers throw out language that seems foreign to a lot of new viewers, so I'm taking on the task of explaining…
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Trackside Analysis
After watching the Monaco Grand Prix this month, I couldn't help but wonder....what makes a good race? What makes a good track? What am I missing? I play detective this week to investigate the reasons why some tracks produce better racing than others, and ultimately, why it is considered "good"....
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ABCs of F1: M-O
Back with another mini-series episode today, continuing to explain all those confusing F1 terms we've been hearing this season. This short session covers terms like marbling, oversteer, and even what exactly the difference is between the overcut and the undercut when it comes to racing…
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The Almighty Dollar
Today's episode is what I'd like to call "special edition". I pull from a class project and expand on an exciting conversation about sponsorships and pay drivers in the motorsport world, and how the role of money intertwines with both areas. I chat about the specific examples of Nicholas Latifi,...
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Hashtags & Hate Mail
Let's get back online! In today's episode, I interview a friend of mine on a topic I've wanted to chat about for a while, considering its importance in my participation in the world of F1: social media. We chat about our experiences, likes and dislikes of various platforms like Instagram, TikTok,...
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ABCs of F1: J-L
We're back, just before the season restarts! Join me for another quick and exciting episode of my mini-series, this time chatting about specific terms and jargon that need clarification and explanation, all so your 2021 season viewing will be the best it can be! Today's terms are the J-L letters,...
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Wheels Up
STORYTIME! Today's episode is all about me sharing my experiences in attending F1 races, highlighting my favorite memories and craziest moments! Time travel through the years with me, relax and enjoy as I recount the times that have made this sport so important to me. Thanks for listening!...
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ABCs of F1: G-I
Back again for another mini-series episode, this time with terms in the letters G-I. Today, I ask questions like: what does g-force really mean for F1 drivers, and how many G's can they take? When someone asks how a car 'handles', what are they asking? Plus a lot more. Tune in for this week's...
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Squad Streaming
In the words of Lando Norris, its chat’s fault! If you don’t know what I’m talking about - never fear. This week I’m jumping into the entertaining world of Twitch streams and virtual grand prix, investigating the importance and power of these avenues for delivering F1 content during times like...
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ABCs of F1: D-F
We’re lining up on the grid again for another installment of my mini-series, to break down some complex motoring terms that have stumped me in the past. These episodes are quick, entertaining, and educational, they’re little tidbits of knowledge to help grow your racing repertoire. This week’s...
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Safety First
When you think about the words to describe F1, what comes to mind? Speed, glamour...crashes? Danger? Maybe. But what about safety? Probably not. Safety in the racing world is often shunned, many preferring to highlight the dance of danger the drivers engage with each time they get in their car.…
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ABCs of F1: A-C
NEW MINI-SERIES! Quick, easy, and informative. That's the mission of this new series, the ABCs of F1, where I'm breaking down those complicated terms you hear during races, all in 15 minutes. Want to understand the basics of aerodynamics without all the crazy physics? Or where exactly the apex is...
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Facts and Figures (pt.2)
Let's get current. This episode picks up where last week's last off - take a listen to my discussion of F1's important figures from the 1990's up until 2020. I go decade by decade and decode the names that have left an impact on the sport and even touching on those I think will be rewriting…
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Facts and Figures (pt.1)
Let’s time travel. We’re going decade by decade, breaking down the F1 figures and racers who have written their names in the history books. This week we start in the 1950’s with pioneers Fangio and Ascari, and run all the way up to the 1980’s with the legends of Aryton Senna and Alain Prost. Stay...
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Surviving Drive to Survive
Leave it to Netflix to try and spice up an exciting sport that’s suffering from a few boring seasons. I’m joined by my good friend who’s a F1 newbie, and whose first significant introduction to the sport was through Netflix’s documentary Drive to Survive. Not to mention my constant nagging and...
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Let’s burn some rubber today. We always hear about race strategy and tire strategy all jumbled in with the commentators’ ramblings as the cars hurtle around a track. Tires play an important role in every single race, and can make or break a driver’s weekend. But why? What’s the difference between...
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Track Walk
Must there be overtaking and exciting racing for a track to be considered “good”? Interesting question. I’m breaking down three tracks that are regarded as some of the best in the sport, checking out the famous turns and race characteristics that make them so popular. Plus, a few honorable…
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Karting School Starts Now.
I mean, this is called F101 for a reason, and I am a college student so....this was coming. But don’t worry, I won’t bore you. You won’t have to introduce yourself to the class or share a fun fact because this is an entry level course. In this episode I'm explaining a few of the exciting rule...
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It’s Go-Fast Day
October 31st, 2014, at 2:41 p.m. If you want to know why that date is special, click play. F1 is special to me, and I want to tell you why, even though I’m still figuring it out myself. My journey from ignorance to infatuation started out of nowhere, and I was unprepared for what it would become…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It’s go-fast day. F101 approaches racing for both the ridiculous and the exciting. As a former competitive junior athlete, the global sporting community is my home and I have always enjoyed yelling at the TV as if the little people inside it can hear me. I’m Peyton Haahr, a 21-year old girl obsessed with racing, and someone eager to forge a career in the motoring industry. Listen as I chat with family and friends about my interactions and experiences in the F1 world and beyond.
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