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B1tch StopEpisode 44: The People's Princess, Pato O'Ward (the formulas in Miami, Monaco and Imola, Indy in Alabama, Sonsio & Indy500 & FE in Monaco and Tokyo)So many races, literally zero time. But the gals are back to catch up on news such as the Penske drama, McLaren leaving FE and, once again, ask the ever-relevant question of “What on earth is going on at Alpine?” We also go over the month of May races and the plethora of the many others that happened in-between. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2025-06-241h 17B1tch StopEpisode 43: There’s A Woman In Massachusetts Who Hates Me (F1 in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, FE in Miami, IndyCar in Longbeach, F1 Academy in Saudi Arabia)It’s bad out there, baby! The gals are back to talk about recent motorsport news including new F1 sponsors, the insane sexism faced by female racing drivers, and to be disappointed by the world. We decide races can be boring if we like who wins while discussing F1 in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and we briefly touch on IndyCar in Longbeach, F1 Academy in Saudi Arabia, and F2 and F3 races. There is no Geopolitical Corner this episode, we just talk about the death of Pope Francis and the conclave #PopeWatch20252025-05-071h 13B1tch StopEpisode 42: More Ogapey Love (F1 in Japan and Indy at Thermal)Normally we go over a lot of news at the start of an episode, but this time we reserved half an hour of this episode to discuss the Red Bull second driver switch, and deservedly so. And as a treat trash-talked Stefano Domenicali and his renewal as F1 President until 2029. Race-wise the season is in full throttle (pun intended) and we cover F1 in Japan, IndyCar at Thermal, and F1 Academy in Shanghai. Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner this episode is about the situation in Haiti and takes place between 33:15 and 50:30. The instrumental for the Cha...2025-04-171h 19B1tch StopEpisode 41: The Car Troubles (F1 in Australia and China, IndyCar in St. Petersburg)You wait for a racing series to start, and they all come at once, eh? We discuss the return of IndyCar and F1 and also discuss the recent passing of Eddie Jordan, BBC Radio 5 making all of Almay’s dreams come true, and Oscar’s contract renewal and how funny it would be if F1 did trades like hockey. Turns out Red Bull stole this idea from us before we could post the episode 🤷♀️This edition of Charlotte’s Geopolitical Corner talks about the upcoming UN Security Council elections and takes place from 25:30 to 43:15. The instrumenta...2025-04-041h 31B1tch StopEpisode 40: Literal Bumper Stickers On A Ferrari (F1 75 and FE in Jeddah)We are officially middle-aged! And with the new motorsport season finally starting, we celebrate with our yearly F1 livery reveal episode, this time using a cursed tier ranker.We also recap Formula E in Jeddah and the use of the new "pit boost" feature, and discuss news such as Zhou finally having a job, and how Robert Shwartzman has made sure the benefit was well and truly doubted. And all of this is capped off by probably our most chaotic Gridlocked to date and the closest we've got to disbanding this podcast mid-episode.Follow...2025-03-061h 17B1tch StopEpisode 39: Rough Out There, Innit?The gals catch up on all the news and goss across the motorsports series, including our feralness over the first look of Lewis at Ferrari, Johnny Herbert being out of the FIA, and Toto's ban on Valterri's buns out calendar. As the world do be So Much right now, we share our little bits of joy in Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner, and we finish up with a game based on Psych (2006 -2014) which is for a very specific audience of... Us.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop...2025-02-161h 06B1tch StopEpisode 38: The Le Mans of FeetWE'RE BACK B1TCHES!!! In the first episode of Season Three, Almay, Charlotte, and Steph share their thoughts on Red Bull finally dropping Checo and all the other motorsport goss they missed. They also discuss Formula E in Mexico City and make extremely bold predictions for the motorsport season! They also bring season three of Gridlocked to the Formula E grid. No one is safe. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2025-01-201h 14B1tch StopEpisode 37: Make Men’s Crimes Pay For Women’s Sports (F1 at COTA, Mexico and Brazil)In this episode we discuss the first of the two triple headers before the F1 season is up, and boy have we had some doozies. We also discuss all the drama that has gone down since last episode, including Prema confirming their final line-up before their IndyCar debut, the F1 Academy championship prize being announced, and how Damon Hill is leaving Sky Sports but Danica Patrick still remains employed.And we get to recount our grand roadtrip, finally meeting up irl for the first time, and getting to experience watching a race together in real time and...2024-11-2459 minB1tch StopEpisode 36: The Trophy With No Face (F1 in Baku and Singapore, IndyCar in Milwaukee race 2 and Nashville)It's been a while and we have a lot to catch up on! IndyCar is over, boys have jobs, but Kevin still does not. We also discuss Danny Ric going out with a fizzle and no bang, Toyota re-entering the F1 world, and Michael Andretti... leaving Andretti? Taking a step back? Honestly, we, don't get what's actually happening, just that stuff is whack.Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner is about the controversy surrounding the mayor of NYC, Eric Adams, and takes place from 15:45 to 24:00. The instrumental for the Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner theme is by Dan Barton. The h...2024-10-1654 minB1tch StopEpisode 35: Teen Fathers On Purpose (F1 in Zandfort & Monza, Indycar in St.Louis & Milwaukee)The Summer Break was so long, but also so fast and not really a break. But we're holiday'd and birthday'd and back in action! We catch up on the latest driver announcements and go through all the races that have happened since last recording. We also play a game called Car Crash that came to Almay in a dream (no, literally) and ruin the way we'll pronounce motorsports terms forever.Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner is about the Dominican Republic of Congo and takes place from 19:05 - 34:40. The instrumental for the Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner theme is by Dan Barton...2024-09-051h 13B1tch StopEpisode 34: If He Were Respectful, I Would Like Him Less (F1 in Hungary & Belgium, IndyCar at Iowa Speedway and Toronto, and Formula E in London)It's been a while and, oh boy, have we got some things to talk about. This episode, we talk about the last few races before we go into the brief respite that is the Summer break. We discuss Almay and Steph's grand day out at Formula E in London, how to lose 12 IndyCars in one race, and why you can never trust the cis white gays. Or the French, really.Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner is on Hungary and takes place between 12:20 - 21:30. For the 101s on Hungary & Belgium, listen to Episode 13: How Can An Oval Be Straight?2024-08-081h 29B1tch StopEpisode 33: The Motorsports Job Centre (F1 in Austria and UK, Indy in Monterey and Mid-Ohio)Crying session at our house at 8 so pull up because the B1tches are discussing Sir Lewis Hamilton's win at the British Grand Prix, a new face in the F1 paddock, and the never ending merry-go-round of boys at Arrow McLaren. We also recap the Indycar races in Monterey and Mid-Ohio, before debating whether Lando Norris should simply commit to the bit after a spicy Austrian GP.To cap it all off, we'd like to invite you to the B1tchstop Memorial Grand Prix that will be happening in [place] and feature exciting celebrity guests such as [name...2024-07-241h 18B1tch StopEpisode 32: Quit F1, Become A Professional Worm Charmer (F1 in Montreal & Barcelona, IndyCar in Detroit)So we kinda missed a bunch of races out but a lot happened and we are busy busy B1tches. But Charlotte talks about her trip to the Canadian GP, Steph is better than you because she watched 3 hours of Le Mans, Almay is actually better than all of us because she actually pays attention to the races, and we pick drivers to compete with us in the world’s weirdest Sports Day. In news, we discuss the 2026 F1 car regulations, the change in Super Licence rules, some more silly season shenanigans, and Charlie Mar...2024-07-061h 25B1tch StopEpisode 31: Month Of May Extravanganza 2024 with RacingKateIn our first episode with a special guest, we finally discuss the Drama that was the Month Of May! We discuss Monaco and Charles FINALLY getting his Monaco win, and we are then joined by Kate of @RacingKate Twitter fame and Indy 500 expert to analyse the waterlogged race. We also ask them important questions about the history of the race such as: could you drive a Renault Cleo at the 1920 Indy500 and win? Why was a naked man climbing a tower? And literally what is the point of oval races? And ANOTHER first is a listener submission...2024-06-202h 10B1tch StopEpisode 30: NSFM (Not Safe For Marcuses) (FE in Berlin, F1 in Miami & Imola and IndyCar Sonsio Grand Prix)We are thirty, flirty and thriving! 💅In this episode, we talk about Abby Pulling becoming the first woman to win in British F4 , Williams pushing through Lil Kimi’s super licence, and Alex signing his life to James Vowles. We also discuss a tonne of races and alienate any listeners who happens to be called Marcus. We do apologise, Marcus. Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner is on Germany and takes place from 19:43 to 43:40. If you want to listen to the GPC on Florida, the first is in episode 7 and the second in episode 29. For the one on Italy...2024-05-231h 31B1tch StopEpisode 29: Rest In Pieces, Amazing Georgina The Mannequin (FE in Monaco, IndyCar at Barber, F1 Academy in Miami) It's been A Time in motorsports recently, huh? Steph & Charlotte use sound effects to react to the news of Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull, David Malukas being dropped by McLaren, Nico Hulkenburg to Stakebake, and the F1 Academy doc being announced for Netflix. Only one of these reactions is positive.We also go over some of the recent races, and Almay's 2 Minute Soapbox turns into a 15 minute soap cargo ship, extended edition with director's commentary about the Penske cheating scandal. She likes Josef Newgarden a normal amount. But we also, most importantly, pour one out for a re...2024-05-091h 23B1tch StopEpisode 28: The Real Housewives of F1 (f1 in Japan & China, FE in Japan & Misano)So many races, absolutely zero time. We go over the mass of races we had all at once and offer terribly useless commentary of the Long Beach IndyCar race as it was happening live. And we also talk about Prema joining IndyCar next year, Fernando Alonso signing to Aston Martin until 2026, and David Malukas' injury before we knew about the storm that was about to hit. Charlotte's geopolitical corner takes place from 15:50 to 32:40. If you want to listen Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner about Japan from last year, you can find that in Episode 17: Seb's Bee Boinking Palace.2024-05-021h 24B1tch StopEpisode 27: I Need Cheese Analogies (F1 in Melbourne, FE in São Paulo, IndyCar Million Dollar Challenge)It’s the first episode of the season where all 3 of the main series we follow are doing things! Steph's threats to slash Red Bull’s tire supply finally paid off and there is some SPICE in F1 at Melbourne, Almay’s LinkedIn campaign pays off with a Sam Bird win in São Paulo, and the IndyCar boys were made to dance for the multi-millionaires at Thermal. Also Susie Wolff filed a complaint to the French police against the FIA which is incredibly cool and sexy of her. Charlotte's geopolitical corner takes place from 20:00 to 27:15. The instrumen...2024-04-011h 17B1tch StopEpisode 26: Romain Grosjean The Rehomed Shelter Dog (F1 in Saudi Arabia, Indycar in St. Petersburg)We discuss the updates in the Horner situation and our feelings about how some of the drivers handled the media questions about it in the lead up to the Saudi Arabian GP.As three women three women in the working world, we have our own experiences of misogyny and talk about how this issue is much bigger than the racing or even the sport.BUT don't worry, we're still up to our usual dumb bullsh*t too. We talk about the Saudi race and Kevin Magnussen's conga line and IndyCar is back, baby! 🙌🙌🙌 And how we have m...2024-03-211h 34B1tch StopEpisode 25: Nepo Baby Crunchwrap Supreme (Formula 1, 2 & 3 season opener in Bahrain)Late 3 weeks with coffee and a broken hard drive that severely delayed editing, we're here to talk about the formulas being back, babieeee! We break down the season opener and how it's the first ever time the first race of the season has had zero DNFs and how that summarises the entire F1 race perfectly. We also discuss the Horner allegations before the results of the investigation were announced. Don't worry: as more information ahs come out since recording, this discussion will be continued in the next episode. At length. We round everything up with a game...2024-03-181h 13B1tch StopEpisode 24: Mystic Moira And The Pot Of BoysIt's livery reveal season and the cars are certifiably unf*ckable. So instead we talk about the Christian Horner investigation, the Charlotte Tilbury F1 Academy sponsorship, and the real star of the podcast Mystic Moira predicts the fate of the drivers' seasons. Also @ Greggs feel free to sponsor us xoxoFollow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2024-02-2245 minB1tch StopEpisode 23: F1 Is A Pick-Me Girl (Lewis's Ferrari Move and Andretti's Rejection)F1 Silly Season was apparently condensed into F1 Silly Day And A Half and we have a LOT to say about it. We also briefly talk about FE in Diriyah, and play a fun game where we make up brand-new race strategies. Take a shot every time it involves crashing on purpose. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2024-02-0855 min
B1tch StopEpisode 22: If Anything Goes Wrong, Blame F1 (FE in Mexico City)Racing season is back and now we are back with season 2 of the podcast! In this episode we talk about the scree screes racing in Mexico City, Gunther being jobless, and we realise just how little we know about this sport in an official F1 quiz. We are so, so sorry.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2024-02-011h 05B1tch StopEpisode 21: Lance Stroll Is A Tote Bag [affectionate] (Winter break game time)Season 1 finale, babieee! Finally, we get to make the most of the winter break and simply dick about. Charlotte sets up some stellar games for us to play while Steph and Almay (read: Steph) find brand new ways to insult drivers' egos.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2024-01-1552 minB1tch StopEpisode 20: "Does He Not Have Sovereignty Over The Car?" (F1 in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi & end of motorsport season)It's been a season where nothing has happened and also everything has happened. In this episode, we go over the final races of the f1/f2 season, all rounded off with an interview of the rookies of the motorsport season (Steph and Charlotte). But, most importantly, the FINAL Gridlocked of 2023 takes place. Who will be your final F1 grid line up for 2024? Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. We've had a LOT of fun and the fact that people are having fun with is all we could ask for. Ur a star.2024-01-081h 36B1tch StopEpisode 19: The Bookends Of Mundanity (F1 in Mexico and Brazil)In this episode, the B1tches discuss the latest motorsport news, Steph very badly describes the Mexico and Brazil GPs for the two people that actually understand the sport but have a life, and Charlotte has Almay and Steph assign drivers to broken neon signs in a game called “NeonLights.mp3”Charlotte’s Geopolitical Corner this week is about the crisis in Gaza. It contains useful information as well as details our stance on the tragedies happening there right now, but we do understand if people need to skip this segment. The timecodes are 13:00 - 18:00.Follow...2023-11-3051 minB1tch StopEpisode 18: The Will Power Fatty Burger Plate Challenge (F1 & F1 Academy in Austin)In this episode, the b1tches make the grave mistake of recording while watching the F1 Austin race live, while also discussing Bianca joining McLaren's Driver Development Program, Kimi Antonelli winning FRECA and just how many FE drivers it would take to eat a 20 scoop ice cream sundae challenge in Dallas.Charlotte's geopolitical corner takes place from 17:15 to 31:50. The instrumental for the Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner theme is by Dan Barton. The horrendous lyrics are by Steph.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop...2023-11-161h 29B1tch StopEpisode 17: Seb's Bee Boinking Palace (F1 in Japan and Qatar)In this episode we discuss Jess Hawkins' test drive, Andretti being one step closer to spicing up the F1 grid, and the latest silly season happenings. Like DeVries dropping out of his one week at Harvard to drive in FE again. We also go over the Japanese GP and the absolute sh*t show (almost literally) that was the Qatar GP.Charlotte's geopolitical corner takes place from 25:45 to 44:00. The instrumental for the Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner theme is by Dan Barton. The horrendous lyrics are by Steph.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram...2023-10-191h 26B1tch StopEpisode 16: We Used To Pray For Days Like These! (Indycar finale at Leguna Seca and F1 in Singapore)The Indycar season is over, as is Red Bull’s reign of the podium! In this episode, we discuss Helmut Marko’s racist comments towards Sergio Perez, Myles Rowe’s historic win of the USF Pro 2000 Championship, and the latest onslaught of Silly Season updates. Racewise, we discuss the grand finale of the Indycar season and the slip n slide that was the Leguna Seca track, as well as how we FINALLY get to receive an interesting and competitive F1 race and an anthem that is neither Dutch OR Austrian.2023-09-221h 14B1tch StopEpisode 15: DER KONTRAKT NEGOTIATIONEN (F1 at Zandvoort & Monza, Indycar at Gateway & Portland)Summer break is over and F1 and Indycar decided to do two doubleheaders to keep us on our toes. We discuss the latest silly season happenings, a full race breakdown of the formulas at Zandvoort and Monza, and Indycar at Gateway and Portland, and Charlotte finds herself finally getting rid of Almay’s greatest nemesis: Zak Brown. Charlotte's geopolitical corner takes place from 35:15 to 50:30.The music for Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner is by Dan Barton.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2023-09-161h 44B1tch StopEpisode 14: Wife, Daughter, Purse DogOn this episode, we get a little loosey goosey because F1 is on a break and we can experience true joy again. Steph takes us through the important "news", Almay breaks down the drama that took place at the Indianapolis Speedway, and then each of us clamber upon our soapboxes to present things we are truly passionate about that are connected to motorsport through the absolute barest of threads. You’re welcome. Extra info:Find us on all socials @b1tchstoppodEmail us at theb1tchstop@gmail.comAnd this is the vid...2023-08-281h 41B1tch StopEpisode 13: How Can An Oval Be Straight?As the Formula E championship concludes and F1 heads into the Summer break, we catch up on all the races that have happened since the last episode, including the Hungarian and Belgian GPs and Almay's promotion to Oscar's momager, IndyCar trying to claim ovals can be straight, and Almay and Steph recount seeing this year's FE champion crowned at the London ePrix. We also discuss the announcement of F1 teams supporting F1 academy drivers next year and the absolute tomfoolery happening at Alpine HQ.Charlotte's Geopolitical corner takes place between 12:00 and 31:30. Stay informed, but stay safe!2023-08-071h 22B1tch StopEpisode 12: This Is Now A True Crime PodcastIn this episode, we take a brief journey back into the past as we discuss the British Grand Prix, approximately 1200 other races, Charlotte’s beef with Silverstone, Almay’s sadness at watching Sam Bird crash out in Rome, and Steph’s joy at watching Almay watch Sam Bird crash out in Rome.Charlotte’s Geopolitical Corner is between 20:35 and 37:30. Stay informed, but stay safe and healthy!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2023-07-291h 29B1tch StopEpisode 11: Painting The Sistine Chapel At 3AMNot only has time caught up to us, it did one hell of an overtake into turn 10 and is pulling away like a Redbull car at every track this season. Join us in blissful unawareness, in an age before quick McLarens and Danny Ric's return, as we look back at the Portland ePrix, Formula racing in Austria, and Indycars taking to the track in Mid-Ohio. This week we also discuss motorsport espionage, challenge the definitions of what constitutes a permanent track, and finally welcome a worthy girl dad to the F1 grid. Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner on Austria t...2023-07-131h 18B1tch StopEpisode 10: Charles LeClerc And A Series of Unfortunate EventsWe've made it to episode 10! And finally the amount of races have calmed down, so we can actually talk about them. In this episode, we discuss news updates such as McLaren and Aston Martin's upgrades, Daniel Ricciardo eating maple syrup out of the bottle and getting paid for it, and Danica Patrick teaching kids alien conspiracy theories through F1. We also mourn the loss of a real one, W Series after the announcement that it has gone into administration. And luckily we have only TWO races to recap: the F1 Canadian GP and IndyCar at Road America. Which means...2023-06-291h 11B1tch StopEpisode 9: Ahh, Capitalism [sniff]Once again, so much happens all the time. Steph, Charlotte, and Almay discuss the races in Barcelona, Detroit, and Jakarta. Sadly, because of circumstances beyond our control, we had to talk about serious stuff this week. We also provided an in-depth analysis of George Russell's recent radio messages. Charlotte's Geopolitical Corner discusses the human rights situation in Spain from 52:33 to 58:00. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at B1tchStopPod or email us at theb1tchstop@gmail.com2023-06-181h 29