The Starting Grid

In this episode, Shane and Rome dissect the narratives surrounding Lando Norris' championship win, Ferrari's major downfall, Williams' major rise, and what next season could look like. All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dive into all of the action in the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix (apologies for being late to the party). Will Max's tantrums continue into the next few races? Where does Isack Hadjar fit into the 2025 rookie class? Who is McLaren's number one driver? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dive into everything that happened during this year's Monaco Grand Prix. Should the FIA fix the race to make it more enjoyable or should they keep it traditional? How good can the Racing Bulls be after their strong outing? Can Alpine put the pieces together? Also, stay tuned because Shane has an all-time fumble that you don't want to miss. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast!

In this episode, co-host Shane Holcombe makes his long-awaited return to The Starting Grid Podcast! Shane gives his thoughts on the tumultuous 2025 season so far, and the guys discuss all things Imola. Oh, and don't worry, Shane's trademark jabs at Rome and American sports analogies are back in full effect. All that and more on this wild episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome recaps every storyline that you need to know from the Australia and China Grands Prix. What does McLaren need to do to comfortably win both titles? Can Kimi Antonelli continue his successful streak into Japan and beyond? What can Ferrari do to bounce back from an up-and-down start to their season? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are BACK and we are back with a good one. It's the episode you've been waiting for all season long. It's the predictions for the 2025 Drivers and Constructors Standings. Rome and guest co-host, Robbie Basel, take you into their thought process for each selection and how they got there. Is Williams underrated or overhyped? Where does the young crop fall in the drivers standings? Will Max Verstappen win his fifth consecutive World Drivers Championship? Also, stay tuned for another special guest's predictions at the end of the show. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast. Welcome back, everyone!

In this episode, Shane and Rome recap a wild season in Formula 1 by giving their awards for 2024. From Most Disappointing Driver of the Year all the way up to MVP, the guys give their winners for each award and explain why. It was a fun season this year, and we thank you for listening all season long. For now, enjoy this episode and we will see you in 2025.

In this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Shane and Rome begin their offseason coverage with a deep dive into Red Bull's driver movements now that Sergio Perez and Red Bull have parted ways . They also talk about the completed driver lineup for 2025 and give their favorite pairing and an underrated pairing. Plus, Rome talks about the recent changing of the guard in Formula 1 and the new drivers coming into the sport. Some of their ages will shock you. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dive into everything that happened during the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil. Was today's drive from Max Verstappen his signature moment? Where does Alpine and V-CARB go from here after their outstanding performances? Will Lando Norris ever win a World Drivers Championship in his career? All that and more on an action-packed episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that transpired in Mexico for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Where did the homegrown driver, Sergio Perez, finish in this race? Will Ferrari continue to be this dominant for the rest of the season? How does Max Verstappen's rare 20-second penalty factor into a contentious championship fight? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened in Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix. How does this 1-2 from Ferrari help set them up for success for the rest of the season? Where does Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes go from here? Did Verstappen reassert himself as the most skilled driver on the grid? Plus, stay tuned for a fun baseball segment at the end of the show. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened in Baku. Why does Rome think that Piastri is already fully developed? Can Ferrari have a legitimate chance at jumping Red Bull for second place in the Constructors' Championship? Is Franco Colapinto too talented for the Alpine and Kick Sauber seats for 2025? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that went down at Monza. What is wrong with McLaren? Will Leclerc's win bring Ferrari back in the championship fight? How did Franco Colapinto fare in his first race as a Formula 1 driver? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Rome and Shane analyze Lando Norris's convincing win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Plus, what has gone wrong for Max Verstappen? Should Mercedes and Ferrari have a place in the championship fight? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and guest host Ethan Ignatovsky break down everything that happened at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix as well as the hot topics circulating the sport within the last 24 hours. Will Sainz be a good fit at Williams? Who was to blame for Russell's disqualification? What do McLaren and Ferrari need to do during the summer break to get themselves ready for Zandvoort? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast. Go check out Ethan's podcast with Andrew Hayslett, "The Loose Wheel Podcast".

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Who was to the blame for the controversial radio messages from McLaren? Why was Verstappen angry on the radio? Is it now or never for the Scuderia Ferrari team? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane dissect all of the chaos that happened at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. Does Lewis Hamilton's win prove that Mercedes is fully in the hunt? When will the excuses end for McLaren? Is this season already better than 2021? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that transpired during the Austrian Grand Prix, as well as give a preview for the British Grand Prix. Does McLaren have a right to be in this championship fight? Who has more pressure headed into Silverstone: Mercedes or Ferrari? Who will finish higher in the Constructors Championship: Haas or Alpine? All that and more on this JAM-PACKED episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Rome and Shane discuss everything that happened during the Spanish Grand Prix as well as preview the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Is this season Max Verstappen's best since 2021? Does Mercedes look like a top team on the grid with their new upgrades? Should Lando Norris feel disappointed about getting 2nd place? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane give a brief overview of the newly unveiled regulations for the 2026 season. What will these regulations mean for competitive racing as a whole? Which teams could rise and fall? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that transpired at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Was Logan Sergeant properly prepared for F1? How did Mercedes and Ferrari manage to fumble the bag? Should there be a change in how fans approach the "Driver of the Day" award? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that happened during the 70th edition of the Monaco Grand Prix. Was Kevin Magnussen at fault for the big crash on Lap 1? Does Charles Leclerc's win at his home race reintroduce him into the conversation of the top drivers on the grid? Is Oscar Piastri the best thing to happen to Lando Norris? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. How was Rome's experience watching the race live and in-person? Have Rome and Shane changed their minds on Yuki Tsunoda? What has to be the mindset for Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren with Monaco coming up next week? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

On this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during the Miami Grand Prix. Will Lando's win help push McLaren to long-term success? Should Piastri be happy with his performance today? Where does Mercedes go from here?

In this episode, Rome and Shane dissect everything that happened at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. What does McLaren need to do to get into the top 5 on a consistent basis? What happened with Hamilton and Alonso? What was Stroll doing? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that went down at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Have Ferrari solidified themselves as the second best team on the grid behind Red Bull? Will Yuki Tsunoda build off of his stellar performance at his home race? Where do Ricciardo and Alton go from here? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane analyze everything that happened in the Australian Grand Prix. Did Ferrari make a mistake by letting Sainz go at the end of this season? What's going on with Mercedes? What really happened with Max Verstappen? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened in all three qualifying sessions at Albert Park in Melbourne. Has Yuki fully seperated himself as the No. 1 guy at RB? Is Sainz actually better than Leclerc? What's going on with Williams? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome rides solo and breaks down everything you need to know from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Does Ollie Bearman deserve a seat in F1 after his P7 finish? What do the RB's need to do to get a head start in the battle of the back markers? Which two teams will likely battle for P3 in the constructor championship this season? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane talk about everything that happened in all three qualifying sessions of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Will Oliver Berman get points in the race? Will Fernando Alonso get a podium tomorrow? Has the off-track drama been a bad look for F1 as a whole? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during the race at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Will Max be a top 3 driver ever if he wins a 4th Drivers Championship? Did Checo prove Shane wrong? Does Sainz need more love in the F1 community? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break everything down from all three qualifying sessions at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. What in the world is wrong with Alpine? What will the battle look like between RB and Williams in the midfield? Is the margin between Max Verstappen and the rest of the field closer than we think? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane give their drivers championship standings predictions from 10 to 1. Will Alton jump in the top 10? Will Lando earn a place in the top 5? Will Max Verstappen win his 4th consecutive title? Let's just say......things went haywire towards the end in the best way possible. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane give in-depth analysis on the constructors championship and who will come out on top. What will Alpine look like? Will McLaren take a step up? Will Red Bull stay on top? Plus, the guys give predictions for the bottom half of the Drivers Championship. Where with both Haas drivers end up? Will Ricciardo take a jump? Will Stroll take a step back? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane get a little sentimental and show their appreciation for Formula 1 and get you ready for their upcoming content this season.

In this episode, Rome and Shane put on their TV reviewer hats and break down everything that went down on Season 6 of Drive to Survive. Did Alpine and AlphaTauri get too much air time? What was the Ocon-Gasly beef really like? What was the best episode of the season? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull. What will each of their season's look like? Can McLaren get off to the right foot? What will be the fanfare surrounding Lewis and his final run at Mercedes? Will all roads lead back to Max Verstappen? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down Aston Martin and Ferrari, plus what both teams will look like in the 2024 season? What does Sainz need to do to prove he should be on the grid in 2025? Does Alonso still have what it takes to be a top driver in the sport? Will Leclerc need to prove he is one of the best drivers on the grid? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down the redesigned Visa Cash App RB Racing team and what their first season could look like. Will Daniel Ricciardo prove he is the top driver on the team and, perhaps, move up to a top team on the grid? Will Yuki finally prove why he is a Formula 1 driver this season? What will the new leadership look like? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down not one....not two....but THREE teams and talk about how each of their season's could go. Can Williams pick up where they left off at the end of last season? Will Valterri Bottas hang up the racing shoes at the end of the year? Will Alpine be consistent in their results? All that and a lot more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down Haas and what their 2024 season will look like? Will Magnussen and Hulkenberg even be at Haas by season's end? What is Ayao Komatsu's mindset as the team's new team principal? Should Haas sell the team sooner rather than later? All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

In this episode, Rome and Shane break down the (forget breaking) earth-shattering news that Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari in 2025. The two hosts try their best to answer all of the questions surrounding this move. What will Hamilton's legacy look like following this move to the Scarlet Red? What is the mindset of George Russell and Charles Leclerc in 2024? Who could possibly fill the shoes that Hamilton leaves behind? All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

We are back, ladies and gentlemen! Rome and Shane recap the season that was with awards ranging from Team Principal of the Year and MVP (besides Max Verstappen). They are also joined by special guest, Max Lindenbaum! All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome breaks down everything that happened during all three qualifying sessions at the Circuit of the Americas. Will Max Verstappen get out of the hole he's put himself in? Will Charles Leclerc keep P1 and win Sunday's race? Or will we get another surprise winner? All that and more on this solo episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane analyze everything that happened during the Sprint Race and Regular Race at the Qatar Grand Prix. Will Piastri and Russell look to continue the momentum into the last part of the season? How controversial was the Lap 1 crash between the two Mercedes cars? Plus, they look ahead to what the Circuit of the Americas could bring in two weeks time. All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during Friday's qualifying sessions. What in the world is up with Sergio Perez? How shocking is Carlos Sainz's Q2 exit? Will McLaren rise to the occasion despite getting penalized by track limits? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome, Shane, and special guest Robbie Basel returns to discuss everything that transpired at the Marina Bay Circuit. Does the 4-way battle at the end give F1 fans hope? Has Carlos Sainz overtaken Charles Leclerc for the No. 1 driver title at Ferrari? Is Liam Lawson a lock to make the AlphaTauri seat in 2024? All that and more on this episode on The Starting Grid.

Rome and guest host Robbie Basel break down everything that happened at the Marina Bay Circuit. How important is it for the other nine teams on the grid to capitalize off of Red Bull's mistakes? Can Sainz get it done? Will Russell and Hamilton ruffle some feathers? All that and more on this episode of the Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane break down everything that happened at the Italian Grand Prix. Will we ever see another dominant run of wins like this in Formula 1 ever again? How important is Sergio Perez's P2 for his confidence going into future races? Are we saying Sainz is the best driver at Scuderia Ferrari at this current time? All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.

Rome and Shane break down everything that happened during all three qualifying sessions at Monza. Will Sainz manage to keep his pole? What happened to Alpine? Will Alex Albon get a podium? Plus, the guys talk about their college football stories for Arizona State and Syracuse, respectively. All that and more on this episode of The Starting Grid Podcast.