Voecast by The Racing Line
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Welcome to the Voecast - presented by The Racing Line app - your personalised motorsport calendar. This is where a Scotsman, an Irishman and two Englishmen talk about motorsport. Covering all things endurance racing - Le Mans, WEC, ELMS and IMSA. With a smattering of F1 between the sportscars.
Episodes
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088 - We solved Charles Leclerc
Scott and Dave are joined by Nick to explore the fascinating world of cars, motorsport accidents, and Formula One strategies. We analyse the current state of Formula One, focusing on team dynamics, driver performances, and industry trends. --------------- Want to join in the conversation? Join…
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087 - Motorsport Therapy
There's only so many times you can listen to the same thoughts on why George Russell needs to get himself together, who is Max Verstappen going to race for? Or what should the engine regs be? Instead, how about 90 minutes of Dave and Nick talking through their motorsport therapy? How the 1997...
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086 - Panel gaps in your dashboard
Dave and Sim are joined by Scott to discuss the Spanish F1 Grand Prix --------------- Want to join in the conversation? Join the voecast channel on the TRL Discord Like what you've heard? - Please leave a 5-star review! Ears need a break? Try out some retro sim racing content at GregzVR! Have any...
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085 - Toilets didn't exist in France at that point
Sim spent the week at Le Mans, so Dave gave him a grilling about his routine and experiences. --------------- Want to join in the conversation? Join the voecast channel on the TRL Discord Like what you've heard? - Please leave a 5-star review! Ears need a break? Try out some retro sim racing...
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084 - A British Sized Pothole
The voe discusses the state of the various Volkswagens across the group before moving on to the Monaco F1 race, covering track surfaces, driver performances and strategies. Plus, just how useful is the simulator and how important are brake manufacturers? --------------- Want to join in the...
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083 - Sportscar soul
Nick finally returns, joining Dave and Scott for a discussion, touching on current F1, technologies, and driver personalities before moving on to getting into motorsport, licenses, and sponsorships. And it wouldn't be a motorsport podcast without a discussion on Max Verstappen at the Nurburgring...
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082 - He sounds visibly unhappy
Sim and Dave are joined by Scott to break down all the action from the Chinese F1 Grand Prix. From the Sprint to the main race, they dive into the key on-track moments while also tackling the controversial debates surrounding the current regulations. But first… what’s on your lock and home…
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081 - Freepost Cheese
Dave and Scott dive into a wild mix of topics—from the chaos of F1 and the quirks of electric cars to the absurdity of house naming and the weird world of freepost. --------------- Want to join in the conversation? Join the voecast channel on the TRL Discord Like what you've heard? - Please leave…
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080 - I've got the hopium
Sim and Dave are joined by Matt to make their bold preseason predictions for the upcoming 2026 F1 season. Sim adds a bit of spice with any excuse for a spreadsheet and a scoring system to compete with WRC. Surprise podiums? Unlikely points finishes? Calendar predictions which only The Racing Line...
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079 - And Then There Was Yuki Tsunoda
Sim and Dave are joined by Matt to look back at a tumultuous Formula 1 season, focusing on McLaren's rollercoaster journey, the Las Vegas disqualification drama, and strategic missteps in Qatar. There's also a look at Ferrari's unexpected competence and Yuki Tsunoda's controversial end to his...
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078 - Trigger's Jaaaag
In an episode of three distinct parts, Sim tells Matt and Dave about the woes and demise of his Jaguar XE before delving into the comments made by John Elkann. They have a look back at the success of Ferrari in F1 and question the reputation of the F1 team. Finally, the show finishes with a...
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077 - We could run a series better than this
Sim and Dave are joined by Matt and are focusing on the challenges of racing timetables, media reactions to F1 events, the dynamics within McLaren, and the implications of Porsche's withdrawal from the WEC. They delve into the complexities of Balance of Performance (BOP), the future of the WEC…
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076 - Earn my eyeballs
Dave, Scott and Sim start with a humorous connection between music and motorsport, particularly focusing on the band Bob Villain, to a funny incident involving Dave getting stuck in his micro office. They also engage in a quiz comparing English village names to Le Mans drivers. The discussion…
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075 - This NLS thing
Scott and Dave are joined by Matt to discuss various topics related to technology and automotive experiences, and the nuances of car rentals. They delve into a detailed review of the Kia Stonic, highlighting its features and shortcomings, particularly in the context of driving in Spain. The...
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074 - He'll have to go on Wheel of Fortune again
Dave and Scott are joined by Neil to catch up on the chaos from the last few F1 races. Things kick off with some classic “back in my day” grumbles about PC gaming, before swerving straight into McLaren’s team orders drama (and the inevitable over-the-top reactions that came with it). From there,...
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073 - Swabbing for ferrets
Scott is joined by Sim and Dave for a little mid season quiz, but only after some natual chat about boating and cars in France. There is some distraction during the quiz, as to be expected, as well as an F1 movie interlude while Scott fights with a spreadsheet. Following the results of the quiz,...
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072 - Steve Renault's fishing company
Scott and Sim are joined by Matt to react to the news of Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull. They discuss the various points that this huge move impacts, from the driver market between Red Bull and Mercedes, the future of Red Bull itself, as well as what's next for Christian Horner....
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071 - Motorsport is complicated
Dave, Sim and Matt have a discussion following the triple header of 24-hour races at Le Mans, Nurburgring and Spa. The main theme throughout the talks is the lack of flair and spirit that has hit Le Mans and endurance racing with the increase in focus on manufacturers. They examine the cause,...
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070 - the Greg Alexander tribute hour
Nick joins Dave, Scott and Matt following the podium of Nico Hulkenburg at the Silverstone Grand Prix. Leading up to the biggest talking point, the Voecast team look at different aspects including the Red Bull situation (at the time of recording - the evening before the Horner news!), Aston…
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069 - Frank Williams: driver psychologist
First and foremost, everyone at Voecast would like to pay their respects on the passing of Greg - a highly valued member of the Voe group chat for over 20 years, veteran of several Le Mans trips but also the man behind the @GregzVR channel, the classic F1archives.com website and a key member of…
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068 - This is how you win world titles
Dave, Sim and Matt discuss the talking points from the Canadian GP - this is a shorter episode than usual. They take a look at Russell vs Max with a point on the Red Bull protest against George Russell before talking about the mental strength needed for a title fight with intriguing references to...
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067 - At least you're still sat at Le Mans
It's race day for Sim's travel pod! We follow Sim around his various viewing points and notable spectating points throughout the race. Ending with some post-race thoughts at the campsite! Please have a look out for Sims photos at Only Endurance, with some plans in the pipeline for content with…
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066 - The usual success of French organisation
Day 4 of Sim's travel pod for Le Mans. We join Sim from a melting tent on a leisurely Friday morning. Sim then takes us around the village, looking at the cars on show before taking us around a track walk, picking up on some interesting points along the way before ending the day in an epic...
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065 - Faux Filet
Day 3 of Sim's travel pod for Le Mans. We join Sim on a wet and thunder-filled morning before heading out to Carrefour and gathering supplies as is the way on the first morning in La Sarthe. Sim then takes us through his track routine for the day, before giving us a rundown of his thoughts and...
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064 - Absolutely knackered and I couldn't be happier
Day 2 of the Sims travel pod for Le Mans takes us from the Sims ferry experience, through the drive through France, down to Le Mans, and his day at the track, including practice and Qualifying. --------------- Check out Sim on Bluesky Want to join in the conversation? Checkout the voecast channel...
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063 - My Favourite Motorway
We decided against producing generic content at Voecast and thought we would cover Le Mans through Sims live experience of attending the race, which he has done every year since 2009! On Day 1, we hear from Sim as he prepares to leave up to catching the Ferry at Dover. PLEASE NOTE: For the second...
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062 - Who plays tennis on a quad bike?
Scott and Dave join Matt and Sim as Voecast looks to get back on track! But before diving into the Spanish GP, there’s a bit of non-motorsport chatter to ease into the action. Once things rev up, the team unpacks all the key talking points — from the contrast between Doohan and Colapinto at…
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061 - Always The Threat Of Something Chaotic
Matt and Sim continue the content whilst the rest of the Voecast team are busy in real life. They examine the key points surrounding the Monaco GP, including the enforced tyre rule, proposed track changes to the circuit, and consider Monaco's place on the modern F1 calendar. ---------------...
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060 - Based on Vibes
This is a doubleheader podcast episode with Sim and Matt. They round up some of the discussion points from the past few weeks, including Alpine drama, the current Ferrari situation, and suggestions based on vibes and lasers. And a very British joke goes completely over Matt's head.…
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059 - He Knows How To Finish P2
Scott, Sim and Matt are here again to look at the talking points from the Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix. Scott lets us know of his fairly unique way of watching the Grand Prix before settling in to discuss the T1 penalty for Max and the further implication of time penalties vs orders to give the…
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058 - An Oscar Winning Performance
Scott, Sim and Matt have a discussion based on the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. A look at the mentality of the McLaren drivers as we head in to a very interesting season, as well as looking at the other teams and drivers across the grid. The team end with a look at the incoming Audi team and what can…
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057 - Is F1 The Horse Racing of Transport?
Dave, Sim and Matt have a round up of the Suzuka F1 race, with focus across the grid including McLaren, Jack Doohan and Red Bull. Following on from that is a deep discussion into the engine regs vote, what would we prefer? As well as a look at the current state of engine regs across the greater...
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056 - Stop Trying to Ruin My Statistics
Dave, Scott, and Matt discuss the merits of the Young Driver Academies of each team on the F1 grid. Scott relies far too heavily on ChatGPT for his research, creating confusion and chaotic moments as the team struggles to understand which team some drivers were members of. But overall, are these...
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055 - Truly Terrible Audio Content
Dave, Sim, Scott, and Matt discuss the Chinese F1 race(s). There is the huge talking point of what Red Bulls musical chairs means for the futures of Lawson and Tsunoda, along with the merits of the Red Bull junior program as well as what is going on with Ferrari managing such a big performance...
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054 - I Love a Cycle Lane on a Race Track
Sim, Scott, and Matt discuss the opening F1 race of the 2025 calendar, an entertaining race from an unusually weather-hit Australia. They focus particularly on the performances of the various F1 rookies on the grid this year and take a look at the second running of the latest circuit layout…
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053 - Give It To Iron Lynx
Sim, Dave & Matt discuss the Qatar WEC race including trying to understand the whole Caddy collision situation, the state of the BoP and Aston Martin's problematic debut with the Valkyrie. Following this, they review the entry list for the 2025 edition of the 24 heures du mans, pick out their...
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052 - Bacon Waffle Tomato
Season 2 of Voecast begins with a roundup of the 10 liveries of the 2025 F1 grid and a discussion of the merits of the F1 show. Scott also surprises the team with a perfectly suited-to-audio helmet quiz. --------------- Like what you've heard? - please leave a 5 star review! Ears need a break?…
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051 - A Considerable Winning Margin - A 90s F1 Quiz
To celebrate the end of Voecast Season 1, Sim has created a vast 90s F1 quiz for Nick, Neil, Dave, Scott & Matt to face with rounds varying from stats, memory and complete guesswork. Some are easy, some can't be answered even when everyone works together! This quiz contains, quite possibly, the...
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050 – King Of The Baggies - The 2024 Voecast Awards
Sim has organised various awards for 2024 for the team to discuss, agree with, and challenge each other. And don't worry - we've calmed down on the soundboard. --------------- Like what you've heard? - please leave a 5 star review! Ears need a break? Let your eyes feast on images from the 2025...
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049 – Basically The MBS of Quizzes
Matt has a strong opinion on Sainz and Williams, but cannot explain his thinking. Scott takes us through "Real American race track or fictional American race track?" and Sim takes us through the latest MBS rules to keep everyone in check! And we might've discovered a soundboard or two....
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048 - My Therapist Has Advised Me Not To Talk About FE: The 2024 Voecast Quiz
The voecast team come together for the first inaugural annual voecast quiz. Scott is the quizmaster with some carefully crafted questions, rounds and scoring. With a surprise round at the end for the quizmaster. --------------- Like what you've heard? - please leave a 5 star review! Ears need a...
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047 - The 24th race of an 18 race season
Sim, Scott and Nick review the topics from the final race of the 2024 F1 season. We discuss the drivers increasing discontent with the attitude of Max Verstappen, Mclaren's and Williams' rise from the bottom, the shift of Alpines focus through the season and an explanation of how the Dubai 12hr...
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046 - We just see chaos
Sim and Nick review the topics from the Qatar Grand Prix weekend. We look into the self imposed race director crisis that the FIA are facing, engine options for Andretti and can we break down the chaos of the wing mirror? --------------- Like what you've heard - please leave a 5 star review! Ears...
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045 - No asterisk, but it was by default
Dave, Scott and Nick discuss the topics around the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix of The USA. Leading to a question asking is F1 making the most of the Las Vegas setting? Are Alpine making a great 90s comeback? And a fresh take on how the entertainment for sprint races can be improved. ---------------...
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044 - I need to recalibrate my brain
I haven't listened yet and Matt didn't leave me show notes, so we can all go on a discovery of what Matt, Nick and Dave talk about on what I think is a Ginetta based episode of Voecast --------------- Enjoyed what you've heard - please leave a 5 star review! Like everyone we have made the jump to...
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043 - Eddie Irvine Tribute Act
Sim and Scott review an action packed weekend at the Sao Paolo GP, as they celebrate an Alpine double podium and discuss if they and Max were lucky, take issue with the listed cause of retirement for Lance Stroll and ask why McLaren are scared of team orders --------------- Like what you've heard…
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042 - 20 years ago, in 1995
Sim, Nick and Dave are sick of the Max v Lando fallout, so review the USGP without mentioning it, and it leads them to wonder if the mid-season rookies have caused a re-evaluation of the drivers both on the grid, and coming through the ladder --------------- Like what you've heard - please leave…
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041 - Lewis Carl Jason Plato Hamilton
Despite arguing for an additional week off, Scott has gone too long without F1 and has come up with some F1 related games for Sim and Matt to play --------------- Like what you've heard - please leave a 5 star review! Ears need a break? Then why not read some of our articles at…
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040 - The Donald Trump of Motorsport
With F1 on a break, Sim, Matt and Nick take a look at some of the stories from the wider world of motorsport, including conspiracies, lawsuits, fines and quitters --------------- Like what you've heard - please leave a 5 star review! Ears need a break? Then why not read some of our articles at...
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039 - Haas Approved Used
Scott, Nick and Sim somehow pull an hours worth of chat out of the Singa-snore GP, as they wonder exactly what Merc were thinking on strategy, discuss the ongoing Red Bull driver merry go round, and are confused by some job openings at Haas --------------- Like what you've heard - please leave a…
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Welcome to the Voecast - presented by The Racing Line app - your personalised motorsport calendar. This is where a Scotsman, an Irishman and two Englishmen talk about motorsport. Covering all things endurance racing - Le Mans, WEC, ELMS and IMSA. With a smattering of F1 between the sportscars.
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