Going Off Track with Kathryn & Emily
by Kathryn R & Emily V
Welcome to Going Off Track, a Formula 1 podcast! We're your hosts, Kathryn and Emily, a pair of F1 obsessed Americans who dove head-first into the sport during the 2021 season. Because of our background working in college athletics, we don't know how to relate to sports like normal people, hence, the podcast was born. Every week, we'll come to you with our thoughts on the raceday on-track results, react to the almost inevitable Ferrari strategy blunders, speculate on Silly Season contract news, and dream of one day being featured on Martin Brundle's grid walk. Don't know where to start with F1? We've got you covered too, with our F101 series: bite-sized introductions to different aspects of the sport we love. F1 is for you if you only have the time to watch on Sundays, or if you're all in on all the coverage from February testing to the season finale in November.
Episodes
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Italy's 73 Year Wait Is Over, Kimi Is World Champion! (2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Reaction)
Italy's 73-year wait for its next F1 Champion is over! On a race weekend where Kimi Antonelli basically just had to show up to claim the crown, he finished in P3 and became the youngest world champion in the history of the sport.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Once again, how wrong she…
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Red Flag No. 11: Estie Bestie Benched
Haas announced that Esteban Ocon will *not* be in the car for the remainder of the weekend at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, with Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa making his F1 debut this weekend.In today's breaking news episode, Kathryn break down:-ALL the drama happening in F1 this weekend in...
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Kimi Is About To Make History (2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Predictions)
Kimi Antonelli is about to make history this weekend at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-F1 may be forced to cancel Qatar and Abu Dhabi because of...British travel restrictions? -The implications of Sergio Perez' contract extension with Cadillac-Lando…
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Alisha Palmowski Wins 2026 Driver's Championship (F1 Academy United States GP Recap)
After a dominant season, Red Bull driver Alisha Palmowski claimed the 2026 F1 Academy Championship following the reverse grid race of the 3-race weekend at the 2026 United States Grand Prix.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Palmowski's championship charge-What Audi's Emma Felbermayr and...
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Kimi Antonelli Wins Race, But Not Championship...Yet (2026 United States Grand Prix Reaction)
Kimi Antonelli *almost* clinched the 2026 World Driver's Championship...but didn't quite get there at the United States Grand Prix.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-How Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were able to hold Kimi Antonelli off from clinching the championship-How Kimi Antonelli...
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F1 Academy 2026 United States Grand Prix Preview
After a couple months off, F1 Academy is back in action for the penultimate race weekend of the season.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-How Alisha Palmowski can clinch the 2026 Driver's Championship-How Alba Larsen's performance at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix helped her to a third F1…
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Can Kimi Do It? (2026 United States Grand Prix Predictions)
It's time for the Americas leg of the 2026 season, kicking off with the 2026 United States Grand Prix, and Kimi Antonelli's first best opportunity to win the 2026 World Driver's Championship.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Haas' choice to replace Esteban Ocon with Rafael Camara in…
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Max Verstappen *Finally* Wins In Singapore (2026 Singapore Grand Prix Reaction)
It took 10 tries, but Max Verstappen has finally won in Singapore. And in the sprint too! (But even Max said that the sprint doesn't matter anywhere near the Grand Prix)In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Max's win, obviously.-Kimi Antonelli's podium and what it means for clinching his first...
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Sprinting To The Back Of The Grid (2026 Singapore Grand Prix Predictions)
Time to cap the triple-header with the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Valtteri Bottas' bike tour from Sepang to Singapore-Singapore's debut on the sprint calendar (which means Kathryn has to wake up at Two! In! The! Morning!)-Audi's impressive Singapore...
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FIA Software Screws Up F1 Rain Race (2026 Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia Reaction)
In 2017, Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday winning the Malaysian Grand Prix. In 2026, Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Time is a flat circle.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The FIA screw-up that robbed us of an actual rain race, and…
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Sepang Is So Back! (2026 Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia Predictions)
Will the Malaysia birthday magic strike twice for Max Verstappen? F1 hasn't raced at Sepang since 2017, and more than half of the grid has not seen this circuit outside of the simulator.And of course, in light of the World Driver's Championship stakes, the real question is: Who will come out on…
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Colapinto Crash Causes Chaos (2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Reaction)
Safe to say, the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sure did give us a ton of chaos!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-George Russell's win, keeping his driver's championship hopes alive-Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar teaming up for Red Bull's first double podium since China 2024-How this race…
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More Overtakes Than Madrid, Please! (2026 Baku Predictions)
F1 is back in action this week, racing on the streets of Baku and...hoping for at least more than 4 overtakes like last time out at the disappointing Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down: -Isack Hadjar's contract extension with Red Bull -Esteban Ocon's future in…
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10 Sprint Races!? (2027 F1 Calendar Reaction)
Stefano Domenicali? Have you been listening to our requests to make Monaco a sprint race??? Because we're claiming credit for this one.Unless it's a bad race weekend. Which it probably will be.In today's episode, Kathryn also breaks down:-The other 9 sprint races on the calendar, which is way too...
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Max Verstappen Absolutely Demolishes 100 Go-Karters (Max v. 100 Reaction)
The question coming into this morning was: can Max Verstappen overtake 100 amateur go-karters? The question after lights out was: how quickly can Max Verstappen absolutely demolish 100 amateur go-karters?Because it took 35 minutes over 14 laps of pure, wholesome chaos.Kathryn breaks down:-What…
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A 'Monumental' Disaster (2026 Spanish Grand Prix Reaction)
The Madring finally made its debut on the F1 calendar and...wow that was bad. Monumentally bad. In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Just how bad the Spanish Grand Prix was-Why Carlos Sainz should not shoulder the blame, but current drivers *should* help develop circuit layouts-Why La...
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Madness At The Madring (2026 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions)
After months of speculation about whether or not the circuit is going to be ready in time, F1 has moved to Madrid to debut the Madring Circuit.Will the Pirelli tyres survive La Monumental's banked curve? Or will we have a repeat of the 2005 United States Grand Prix?Other Episodes Kathryn...
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Kimi Antonelli Salvages Nightmare Day For Tifosi (2026 Italian GP Reaction)
Kimi Antonelli is on a charge, winning the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, his home race, from P19, to become the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Just how screwed over George Russell was during the VSC-How Max Verstappen somehow managed to put his...
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An *Actual* Red Ferrari!? (2026 Italian Grand Prix Predictions)
F1 is back in action this weekend for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix and...Ferrari didn't screw up the special livery? You're shocked. I'm shocked. We're all shocked.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Lando Norris' extension with McLaren through 2030-And Lando's new single-seater junior...
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The One With The Slow Pit Stops (2026 Dutch Grand Prix Reactions)
While the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix sprint fest was a snore-fest, the race itself was actually pretty exciting, as befitting the final race at Zandvoort for the foreseeable future.In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Why that sprint race should have been an email (and why sprints could damage…
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2026 F1 Academy Dutch Grand Prix Preview
F1 Academy is back in action for the fourth round of the season, which will see Red Bull's Alisha Palmowski and Audi's Emma Felbermayr continue the 2026 championship fight.Other Episodes Referenced:2026 F1 Academy British Grand Prix Reaction: https://youtu.be/MjkxizLi0y0?si=d0ZY0JCeL22RV5kLF1…
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Red Flag No. 10 - Reacting To Max Verstappen's Shock Contract Extension
In a shock move, Max Verstappen and Red Bull announced today that Verstappen has extended his contract to 2030.So, he's not retiring after 2028. Probably.Other Episodes Kathryn Referenced:Oscar Piastri And The 2022 Silly Season: https://youtu.be/SpZo-4b3bYk?si=oV_uawrgqjGI9zgvF101 Spring Break...
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Yuki's Back?! (2026 Dutch Grand Prix Predictions)
So that was a nice and quiet summer break...all the way up until this week.In today's episode Kathryn breaks down:-Yuki Tsunoda's shock return to the F1 grid-Liam Lawson's return to Red Bull for an injured Isack Hadjar-Williams confirms Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz to remain for 2027-The shock…
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Red Flag No. 9: Bahrain GP Moves To...Malaysia?
In news no one saw coming, the previously cancelled 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is back on the schedule, sneaking into a free weekend in October, but it won't be contested at the Bahrain International Circuit. Instead, it'll be taking place at the Sepang International Circuit in...Malaysia? Other...
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Blue Flags Blunder (2026 Hungarian Grand Prix Reaction)
Heading into the summer break after a weird one, Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix after losing the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri.But six laps and one faulty gear box turned Piastri's hopeful day into a nightmare in Hungary. For the *second* year in a row.Kathryn also breaks down:-Max...
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What Even Is A Racing Incident Anyway? (2026 Belgian GP Reaction)
What even is a racing incident anyway?In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The FIA determinations for Lewis Hamilton's penalty from the opening-lap racing incident with George Russell and the 'no further action' from Charles Leclerc's crash with Oscar Piastri-Kimi Antonelli's 6th win of the...
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Count Those Straight Modes! (2026 Belgian Grand Prix Predictions)
You get a Straight Mode! And you get a Straight Mode! And you get a Straight Mode! Everybody gets a Straight Mode at Spa! In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down: -The current stakes in the World Driver's Championship fight between Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and maybe Charles...
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Battig Makes Statement; Palmowski Leads At Home (2026 F1 Academy British GP Reaction)
F1 Academy certainly delivered in its first appearance as a support race for the British Grand Prix, with championship contenders Alisha Palmowski and Emma Felbermayr picking up victories, but it was Wildcard driver Chiara Battig who stole the show.Battig became the first wildcard driver to take...
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Thanks FIA! Charles Leclerc Wins Silverstone Parade (2026 British GP Reaction)
So Silverstone had quite the awkward ending! But congrats to Charles Leclerc for becoming Ferrari's 250th race winner!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The FIA computer glitch that marred Leclerc's win-How Kimi Antonelli's misfortunes have narrowed his championship lead over George...
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Will Russell Maintain Momentum? (Austrian GP Reaction & British GP Predictions)
F1 is back in action this week in Silverstone, and now that Kathryn's back from three days in the wilderness, let's break down what happened in Austria last weekend and what's to come this weekend in the U.K.Kathryn breaks down:-What Red Bull's engine upgrades mean for Max Verstappen's...
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Mercedes vs. Ferrari In Styria (2026 Austrian GP Predictions)
F1 is back in action this week, facing an altitude challenge at the Red Bull Ring in Austria!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-What happens in F1 when there is no news for 5 minutes-The 60-ish second recap of the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix-An update on McLaren and Red Bull's Monaco...
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Lewis Hamilton Is *Finally* A Race Winner At Ferrari (2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Reaction)
Okay so that race in Barcelona wasn't *that* exciting, but Lewis Hamilton winning his first race as a Ferrari driver absolutely overshadows every single moment.(Look, Kathryn's saying nice things about Lewis Hamilton again!)Kathryn also breaks down:-All the stats behind Lewis's Barcelona...
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Red Flag No. 8: F1 Has Changed The Results Of The Monaco Grand Prix
Breaking news: The FIA screwed up! Remember during the Monaco Grand Prix broadcast when Martin Brundle suspected the pit lane speed limiters weren't calibrated correctly? Turns out he was right! And Gasly gets his podium back!In today's breaking news episode, Kathryn breaks down:-The evidence...
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Can Kimi Antonelli Win 6 Races In A Row? (2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Predictions)
F1 is going back to where it all begins...everyone's favorite preseason shakedown track in Barcelona!In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Her thoughts on the new regulation tweaks for 2027 and 2028 (meh)-Why this isn't the Spanish Grand Prix anymore-Some thoughts on if the early Mercedes...
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Need For Speed-ing In The Pit Lane Penalties (2026 Monaco Grand Prix Reaction)
Oh Monaco, you may not deliver us an exciting race, but you do deliver us...something.This time? A LOT of speeding in the pit lane penalties.Kathryn breaks down:-Kimi Antonelli's 5th straight win (and Part 5 of Yes, I Was Wrong About Kimi Antonelli, Sorry Toto)-Lewis Hamilton did nothing…
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It's A Parade! (2026 Monaco Grand Prix Predictions)
Welcome to the F1 European season, and we're kicking things off with...the Monaco Parade.But hey, at least we know what we're getting into from the start.In today's episode, Kathryn discusses:-Charles Leclerc's multi-year contract extension to kick off the 2026 driver market (kinda)-The FIA...
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Gucci Joins Alpine In High Fashion First (Red Flag No. 7)
Alpine F1 Team broke some major news yesterday that Gucci will take over for BWT as the team's title sponsor in 2027.Kathryn breaks down:-Why Gucci needs F1-What the 2027 Gucci Racing livery could look like -How former Renault CEO Luca de Meo was instrumental in the deal-The full circle moment of...
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Palmowski Takes Championship Charge (2026 F1 Academy Canadian GP Reaction)
F1 Academy was back in action as one of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix support races, and Red Bull's Alisha Palmowski took advantage of the 3-race weekend with a pair of wins, totaling 53 points on the weekend to take the lead of the championship standings from Audi's Emma Felbermayr.Kathryn also...
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Race Of The Year Candidate? (2026 Canadian Grand Prix Reaction)
Was the 2026 Canadian GP the race of the year?In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-That shockingly good sprint race-Kimi Antonelli's 4th straight win (but also why George Russell is down, but not out)-Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen's phenomenal racing to round out the podium-Does Isack...
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Sprint Into The Wall...Of Champions (2026 Canadian Grand Prix Predictions)
It's been a relatively quiet three weeks, but F1 is back in action for another Sprint weekend in Montreal at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.Will any team be able to stop the Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli dominance? In today's episode, Kathryn also breaks down:-Max Verstappen's 24 hours at the...
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2026 F1 Academy Canadian Grand Prix Preview
F1 Academy will be back in action as one of the support races for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix this weekend in MontrealIn today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-Her build of the new F1 Academy Lego Car-The F1 Academy fan predictions for the 2026 championship winner-How the three-race weekend can…
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Antonelli Dominates Chaotic GP (2026 Miami Grand Prix Reaction)
F1 made its triumphant return in Miami and it was...quite the chaotic weekend. Kimi Antonelli came out on top with his third straight win from pole this season.Kathryn also breaks down:-Whether Charles Leclerc's penalty was worth it or not-The little impact Max Verstappen's penalty had on his…
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F1's Only Posthumous Champion (F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 30)
In the F101 Spring Break Sprint finale, let's talk about Jochen Rindt, the only F1 driver to win the World Driver's Championship after he passed away midway through the season.Other Episodes Referenced:F101 Spring Break Sprint Series:...
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F1, Back! Regulations...Fixed? (2026 Miami Grand Prix Predictions)
F1 is finally back! And with a whole host of brand new regulations tweaks that will...hopefully fix things!(Or, at the very least, make it not an entire season of Mercedes dominance. We hope.)In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down:-How Formula 2 and F1 Academy have adjusted their schedules after...
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That Time An F1 Driver Fired Another F1 Driver (F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 29)
Did Sebastian Vettel *really* demote Daniil Kvyat from his Red Bull seat to languish for the rest of his career at Toro Rosso?Well, not entirely.Other Episodes Referenced:2026 Miami Grand Prix Predictions:F101 Spring Break Sprint Playlist:Kathryn Watched Every Race In The 2016 Season:F101 Spring...
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Winkelhock's Unique F1 Debut (F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 28)
Just like yesterday's episode, today we're talking about another F1 driver with a one-and-done day, who set a record: Markus Winkelhock at the 2007 European Grand Prix. A reserve driver, Winkelhock has the distinction of being the only F1 driver to start the race from both last AND first place....
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Hans Heyer's Weird F1 Experience (F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 27)
Down to the home stretch of the F101 Spring Break Sprint series, let's head into the 2026 Miami Grand Prix race week breaking down Hans Heyer's very unique, F1 recording breaking day at the 1977 German Grand Prix.Other Episodes Referenced:F101 Spring Break Sprint Playlist:...
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They DNF'd A Lot (F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 26)
DNFs are a part of life in an F1 driver's career, but for Riccardo Patrese and Andrea de Ceseris? They led the charge with the most races not finished. But how bad was it really? Let's explore.Other Episodes Referenced:F101 Spring Break Sprint Playlist:...
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Kidnapped In Cuba? (F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 25)
Another F1 history event under the category of "of course this would happen", let's dive into that time an F1 driver was kidnapped from his hotel on the morning of a non-F1 sanctioned race in Havana, Cuba.Other Episodes Referenced:F101 Spring Break Sprint Playlist:...
About this show
Welcome to Going Off Track, a Formula 1 podcast! We're your hosts, Kathryn and Emily, a pair of F1 obsessed Americans who dove head-first into the sport during the 2021 season. Because of our background working in college athletics, we don't know how to relate to sports like normal people, hence, the podcast was born. Every week, we'll come to you with our thoughts on the raceday on-track results, react to the almost inevitable Ferrari strategy blunders, speculate on Silly Season contract news, and dream of one day being featured on Martin Brundle's grid walk. Don't know where to start with F1? We've got you covered too, with our F101 series: bite-sized introductions to different aspects of the sport we love. F1 is for you if you only have the time to watch on Sundays, or if you're all in on all the coverage from February testing to the season finale in November.
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