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Hit The Apex Podcast
Signing Off
On this final episode of the season, Jawad does his usual off-script review of the F1 year that has been. Also be sure to stick around till the end for an important announcement. Listeners can find all of Jawad's social media profiles and articles through this linktree, as well as check out the Grid Talk show's socials through clicking on the link as well.
2023-12-11
49 min
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The Bloke Called Bush
Recapping a bit of a dead rubber Abu Dhabi GP on this episode, as Jawad waxes lyrical again about Max Verstappen and Ferrari managing to make a hash of things. At least Supercars had a title showdown in Adelaide, with a congratulations to Brodie Kostecki and the Erebus team - as well as mildly tearing shreds off Mark Skaife's anti-Kiwi rhetoric. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk...
2023-12-01
36 min
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Fear & Loathing
Viva Las Vegas? More like fear and loathing. Jawad recaps the Las Vegas Grand Prix and gives his take on the black-eye moments for the event and F1 as a whole - while praising the race itself. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-11-21
42 min
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Why Is He So Unlucky?
Looking back at the São Paulo GP on this week's show and the appalling luck that one Charles Leclerc seems to have. Jawad has plenty of thoughts to share on the Sprint format as well, including some points about future changes that are being proposed. As well a breakdown of the 2024 Supercars calendar that was recently announced.Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 c...
2023-11-11
44 min
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Checo No Mas?
Could this be the end of Sergio Perez in F1? Jawad gives his take on the Checo situation after the Mexico City Grand Prix and recounts another record breaking race for Max Verstappen. Also on the show is the talking points from the Gold Coast 500 Supercars weekend. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-11-02
36 min
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Three Cheers
Three cheers for three-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen and three-time Bathurst 1000 winner Shane van Gisbergen, as Jawad this week on the show reflects on the Qatar GP and Bathurst race weekends. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-10-10
50 min
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The Bull's Dynasty
It's the Japanese GP review on this week's show, with Jawad reflecting on Red Bull's sixth constructors championship win and another dominant win for Max Verstappen. Praise for McLaren, while the opposite for Sergio Perez and plenty more!Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-09-27
37 min
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Smooth Operation
Without getting an earworm, it was a smooth operation indeed for Carlos Sainz at the Singapore GP as Jawad recaps that thrilling end to the race. As well as looking at everyone else's performances, before looking ahead to Japan. A recap too of the Sandown 500 as endurance season begins for Supercars. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team o...
2023-09-20
44 min
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Forecasting Podiums
Looking back at an enthralling and chaotic Dutch GP on this week's show, as Jawad revels in awe of Max Verstappen equaling Seb Vettel's record of 9 wins on the bounce in a single season. Also he discusses the impressive F1 debut of Liam Lawson, an epic Fernando Alonso drive and Ferrari doing Ferrari things.There was a lot to unpack from the Supercars championship too, with all the latest driver market updates and looking back at a perfect weekend for championship leader Brodie Kostecki at The Bend.Do please find all of...
2023-08-31
44 min
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Just Add Water
It was another rout by Max Verstappen and Red Bull at a rain soaked Belgian GP weekend and Jawad recaps this, as well as standout performances from Oscar Piastri in the Sprint race. Supercars talking points as well from the Sydney SuperNight, after Brodie Kostecki retakes the championship lead and there was a night of penalties, tirades and fines to recount. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk...
2023-08-05
40 min
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I Am Become Max, Breaker of Records
Another weekend of broken records for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, as Jawad breaks down the Hungarian GP talking McLaren's rise, Alpine's fall and a sensational pole from Lewis Hamilton. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-07-25
46 min
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Ric Rolled
On this very topical episode, Jawad discusses the latest Red Bull firing/hiring of Nyck De Vries and the return of Daniel Ricciardo. Before diving into what was a thrilling British GP, which saw McLaren emerge as the next best behind Red Bull and Max Verstappen. There's also plenty of praise too for homeboy Oscar Piastri and his best F1 weekend to date. Supercars chat too after the Townsville 500 event; a messy weekend for future NASCAR star SVG, while Will Brown takes the lead of the championship and the Ford teams try unique strategies to get results.
2023-07-15
55 min
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Line Crossing
After a weekend where everyone had a bone to pick with track limits, Jawad shares his black and white view on the matter and lauds another Max Verstappen masterclass. Lauding too the victory on debut in NASCAR for Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen.Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-07-06
48 min
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Unsporting Behaviour
This week's show sees Jawad wrap up the Canadian GP and continue to find superlatives for Max Verstappen as he equalled Ayrton Senna's tally of wins in F1. Whilst also finding words to defend Sergio Perez, as his group of critics continue to grow. He also settles what was more unsporting between Lando Norris and Ollie Robinson in the Ashes, as well as recapping the talking points from Supercars Darwin Triple Crown. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. ...
2023-06-24
54 min
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Pain in Spain
Looking back at the Spanish GP on this episode, which was pain for everyone other than Max Verstappen and Mercedes. Jawad praises another great drive from the world champion and Mercedes' gains, while taking aim at the rest and looking ahead to Canada.Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-06-10
35 min
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Simply Lovely, Simply The Best
All things Monaco GP to start off this podcast, whether it was the simply lovely win from Max Verstappen or another solid podium result for Fernando Alonso. Jawad also sinks his teeth into recent F1 headlines such as the Aston Martin-Honda announcement, as well as talking Supercars.Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-05-31
1h 00
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The Hard Heads Battle Out West
In a hilarious state of self loathing, Jawad shares his thoughts on the new F1 Sprint format introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the rather anti-climactic nature of it. There was also an actual grand prix on too, remember that? A look into the talking points from the Supercars round in Perth also, as SVG signs a new deal with Triple Eight and a pair of hard heads battling out west. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree.
2023-05-03
45 min
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It's Entertainment?
Unpacking what was a huge Australian Grand Prix weekend, Jawad delves into his home race and what a success of an event it was and the great racing up until the ill-fated Lap 57 restart. Sharing his feelings on why F1 needs to be more sport driven than entertainment, plus more. Also in support of F1, was the Supercars championship and he has the talking points from the Melbourne SuperSprint as well on this episode. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. ...
2023-04-09
49 min
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The Street Specialist & The Samurai Centurian
A lot to unpack from the second round of the F1 world championship and Jawad dives into Sergio Perez's win and the egregious reception from the Verstappen clan. Fernando Alonso's 100th podium also went through the scrutiny of the FIA, who's decision making again became a talking point. As well as the Newcastle 500, which kicked off the Supercars Gen3 era in an interesting and controversial manner. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Pl...
2023-03-25
38 min
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Resume Regular Programming
George Russell has written off the season to be a Red Bull race win every race and Jawad is disappointed to hear that. On this episode, he recaps the Bahrain GP and puts the impetus on everyone else getting their act together instead of doing a Russell. Also looking forward to the start of the new Supercars season and why qualifying in Newcastle will be their acid test. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1...
2023-03-07
29 min
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An Introduction
Welcoming you to a new season of F1 in 2023, Jawad is back with the show and recaps some of the big stories over the off-season including the team boss merry-go-round and the FIA wanting to launch expressions of interest for new teams. Also a chance for him to give himself an introduction and share with everyone why he podcasts, writes and what he does outside of racing. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chr...
2023-03-04
37 min
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An Introduction
Welcoming back the show in 2023 ahead of the new F1 season, Jawad debriefs on the pre-season as well as giving an intro about himself and covering some of the major topics from the off-season. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2023-03-02
33 min
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Cooked in the Parklands
After getting properly roasted in the sunshine of the Adelaide Parklands, Jawad recaps the Adelaide 500 and what was the final weekend of racing for Holden in Australia, as well as a little look back at the 2022 Supercars season. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-12-10
32 min
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Danke Seb
Recapping the final F1 race of 2022, Jawad looks back at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and all the little battles that panned out to finalise the championship standings. Another small tribute to Sebastian Vettel as he hangs up his helmet and a look ahead to the Adelaide 500. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-11-22
32 min
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A Bunch of Flaming Legends
Lots to talk about from the São Paulo GP, as Jawad recaps Mercedes' first win of 2022 and the tension between Red Bull teammates. Also some chat on drivers that deserve a race ban, before looking ahead to the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-11-17
38 min
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Day of the Red Bulls
It was the day of the Red Bulls at both the Mexico City GP and Gold Coast 500. Jawad recaps another Max Verstappen win in F1 and shares his thoughts on the cost cap breach sanctions handed to Red Bull, as well as chatting about Shane van Gisbergen and Red Bull Ampol Racing wrapping up both championships in Supercars. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1...
2022-11-03
38 min
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Bigger In Texas
Is everything really bigger in Texas? Well Jawad is here to talk about the United States GP instead. He shares thoughts on Red Bull's bittersweet weekend, black & orange flags as well as a look ahead to both the Mexico GP and Gold Coast 500 Supercars event. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-10-27
23 min
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Dragged Through the Mud
Fired up for this week's show, Jawad recaps the Bathurst 1000 and the great spectacle that was before tearing into F1's farce of a Japanese GP and the findings of Cost Cap Compliance Day. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-10-13
48 min
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The Slogfest
Back after a little break between races, Jawad recaps the marathon of a Singapore Grand Prix and one of Sergio Perez's finest drives in his F1 career. A bit about the potential cost cap breaches and then a little look ahead to the Bathurst 1000. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-10-06
33 min
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A Strange Deja Vu
Old wounds reopened by the Safety Car finish at Monza. Jawad gives his take on the finish to the Italian GP, while Max Verstappen laughs in the face of another grid penalty to win the race. The latest on Silly Season as well with a stall in the market, as well as recapping an emotional Auckland SuperSprint. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 con...
2022-09-17
39 min
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Resolution
With the CRB verdict delivered on where Oscar Piastri will drive in 2023, Jawad shares his thoughts on the outcome of the resolution as well as unpacking an intriguing Dutch Grand Prix. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-09-08
42 min
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In the Forest of the Super Max
What's next, start him from the pit-lane and see if he wins? Jawad recaps a Belgian Grand Prix won by the masterful Max Verstappen from fourteenth on the grid and more Ferrari blunders from the pit-wall. Some excitement around the retention of Spa on the F1 calendar in 2023, as well as the arrival of Audi in 2026, as well as Sandown SuperSprint talking points also featured on this week's show. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree.
2022-09-01
39 min
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Mid-Term Report
The mid-season review episode, where Jawad chats through the 2022 F1 season so far for the grid. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-08-23
38 min
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A 360 View
A recap of the Hungarian GP on this episode and another massive blunder from Ferrari in terms of the F1 title fight. Jawad goes over the latest on the Silly Season happens and reflects on Sebastian Vettel's career, as well as looks back at Supercars' The Bend SuperSprintDo please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-08-04
43 min
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Don't Push it to the Limit
Pushing it to the track limits were a bit of a talking point of the weekend in Austria, as Jawad shares his thoughts on the track limits and general state of the FIA and their race direction. A review of the Austrian Grand Prix, which was pleasure and pain for Ferrari, as well as talking points from the Supercars Townsville 500 also on this week's show. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and thei...
2022-07-14
52 min
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That's One Great British GP
It was the race of the year and Jawad has invites special guest George Howson to help him unpack the British GP. A weekend of firsts, with Carlos Sainz taking his first F1 win and George getting to experience his first F1 race with the press. The fellas also look back at that horrific first corner shunt, some Ferrari blunders and revel in the awe of that epic battle for the podium. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this L...
2022-07-07
1h 05
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Taking it to the Super Max
A look back at the Canadian GP on this week's show! Jawad takes a minute to admire the rich vein of form Max Verstappen is in and praise the efforts of a couple of Spaniards as well. A hot take on the FIA's directive on porpoising/bouncing too. Some Supercars racing was discussed too, with all the Darwin Triple Crown talking points featured. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1...
2022-06-23
41 min
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Not So Bonkers Baku
Baku wasn't bonkers, but Jawad still has plenty to talk about after the Azerbaijan GP. There is Ferrari's latest failure, to Red Bull's romping, the porpoising debate which he gets stuck into and all the other trimmings. A brief look ahead to the Canadian GP, as well as some Le Mans love and Supercars chat about the upcoming Darwin Triple Crown. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk...
2022-06-15
53 min
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Maldición de Monaco
The curse of Monaco continues for Charles Leclerc, as familiar Ferrari blunders rear their head in this year's title fight. Jawad talks Sergio Perez's excellent win and Red Bull future, as well as Monaco's future and that of Daniel Ricciardo. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-06-03
40 min
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Running of the Bulls
The Red Bulls ran rampart in Barcelona and Jawad breaks down the Spanish Grand Prix on this episode; talking DRS issues for Max Verstappen and team orders for Sergio Perez. Also is the bounce back in form for Mercedes with their latest upgrades, as well as a look back to the Bathurst 12 Hour and Supercars' Winton SuperSprint. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their pletho...
2022-05-26
43 min
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"You Know What Capitalism Is?"
Jawad quotes Scarface while recapping the Miami Grand Prix weekend, from Max Verstappen's strong drive for a third win of 2022 to how the shambolic Martin Brundle Grid Walk represented what Jawad thinks of the Miami GP as a whole. Joining him later in the show to discuss the upcoming Bathurst 12 Hour is special guest Steve Jackson of Shakedown, Formula Shakedown & Grid Talk Podcast fame. They both get excited for a different sort of event this year and fantasize about the day they'll meet Valentino Rossi at Mount Panorama. Do please find all...
2022-05-12
1h 19
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The Marathon & The Sprint
A weekend to remember for Red Bull and one to forget for Ferrari; Jawad recaps the Emilia Romagna GP, discussing Charles Leclerc's costly mistake to the likes of why we shouldn't be pressing the panic button on Mercedes just yet. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-04-28
56 min
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The Prodigal Josh Returns
The Australian Grand Prix was not all that returned, as Jawad is joined by Joshua Kerr to discuss and relive the return of F1 to Melbourne. The lads talk Charles Leclerc's dominance, Max Verstappen's pain, Aston Martin, the importance of F1 in Australia, the usual Supercars chat and much more!Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-04-14
1h 16
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Jostling in Jeddah
A less than glamourous weekend for F1 in Saudi Arabia, was at least concluded by a great battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. Join Jawad as he recaps the Saudi GP's happenings, looks ahead to the Australian Grand Prix and gets deja vu from Supercars' Tassie SuperSprint. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just his general being through this Linktree. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast for their plethora of F1 content and amazing team of people.
2022-04-03
43 min
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A Kick to the Bulls
F1 is back on track and what a race to start the new era with a Ferrari one-two and a Red Bull double DNF! Jawad unpacks the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, talking about the race, the FIA report into Abu Dhabi and the possibility of having 30 races per year in the future. Also featured is a look at the Tasmania SuperSprint for Supercars this weekend, the return of the Adelaide 500 and Scott McLaughlin's latest results in IndyCar. Do please find all of Jawad's writing, live blogs, photography and just...
2022-03-24
43 min
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Slim Pods & Shady Spiels
Can I have the attention of the class? Tune in for the first episode of the show for 2022 as Jawad boils down as much of the F1 off-season as he can be bothered to do so. Topics include changes by the FIA, team personnel changes and much more. A wrap up of the pre-season tests in Barcelona and Bahrain, with not much of a form guide for the opening Bahrain Grand Prix, as no one genuinely has an idea how it's all going to go! Do please find all of Jawad's writing...
2022-03-17
53 min
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It's Called Motor Racing
What a conclusion to the 2021 F1 world championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! Jawad this week does his best to recap the race and go into sharing his thoughts on the controversial calls made by the FIA and Race Director Michael Masi, as well thinking aloud about the future. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links!And be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-12-16
50 min
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The Bitter & The Sweet
It is a packed show today amongst the bitter fallout of the Saudi Arabian GP. Jawad does his best to discuss the shortcomings of Race Control and Michael Masi in the officiating between another chapter in the Lewis and Max book of feuds. On a sweeter note though, there is delight over Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth's Bathurst 1000 victory for Walkinshaw Andretti United and Jawad also recounts his highlights from another edition of the Great Race. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links!And be s...
2021-12-09
55 min
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Trailblazers
Along with the rest of the motorsport community, Jawad mourns the loss of Sir Frank Williams on this episode and pays tribute to the legendary trailblazer of F1. A special preview as well into the Bathurst 1000 this weekend, marking the final race of the 2021 Supercars season and the final in the career of Jamie Whincup as a primary driver. Jawad talks his favourite combos for the 1000km endurance spectacle and gets excited about motorsport's return in Australia post-lockdown. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the link...
2021-12-02
30 min
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Karen's Mad
Karen's are mad all over the world and none more so than Christian Horner. Jawad wraps up the Qatar Grand Prix on this episode, celebrating Fernando Alonso's drought-breaking podium and discussing the unlucky one-stopping drivers. Also featured, a look back at the final Sydney SuperNight in Supercars which saw Shane van Gisbergen win the title and Triple Eight the team's championship, in what was a truncated wet weekend. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links!And be sure also to follow through to Linktree to fol...
2021-11-25
35 min
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Turn The Wheel
It was another epic weekend for the F1 world championship at the São Paulo GP and Jawad looks back at Lewis Hamilton's efforts after his numerous penalties to win the race, as well as that moment with Max Verstappen at Turn 4 which prompted no further investigation by the stewards. A quick look also at the next GP in Qatar and the latest around F1, before recapping another Sydney SuperSprint in the Supercars championship. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links!And be sure also...
2021-11-18
40 min
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To Horizon!
On this Mexico City Grand Prix review show, Jawad talks about Red Bull's great race and closing in on Mercedes in the constructor's championship. Some wholesome moments with Sergio Perez's home podium celebrations with family and the battles going on elsewhere in the grid. A little preview to the next race in Brazil and happenings around the VW/Audi Group's interest in entering F1, as well as the increased awareness around F1's hybrid power-train. Also a look back at the first two weekends of Supercars at Sydney Motorsport Park with plenty of talking points...
2021-11-11
44 min
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Shake & Bake
With special guest and friend of the show Joshua Kerr, Jawad delves into the United States Grand Prix and what was considered one of Max Verstappen's greatest wins. The pair discuss the 2022 F1 calendar and share their thoughts on having a record 23 races, before celebrating the return of the Supercars championship with the Sydney SuperNight this weekend. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links! With Jawad featuring on the United States Grand Prix Review episode.Joshua can be found on Twitter @Joshua_T_Kerr.
2021-10-28
56 min
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Turkish Delight
On this Turkish Grand Prix review edition! Jawad looks at a vintage Valtteri Bottas win and another race of damage limitation for Max Verstappen. As well as Lewis Hamilton's call on not wanting to pit for a fresh set of inters. Plenty of Supercars talk too with the delay of Gen3 till 2023, Silly Season movements and my thoughts on the revealed formats for the Sydney quadruple header. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links! With Jawad featuring on the Turkish Grand Prix Review episode.And be sure also...
2021-10-14
41 min
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Centurian
For once there was an exciting Russian Grand Prix and while Jawad is still getting over the heartbreak for Lando Norris, he reflects on the 100th F1 win for Lewis Hamilton and the (possible) championship defining drive from Max Verstappen from the back of the grid. Supercars also confirmed that they'd return to racing with four consecutive weekends at the same track, so Jawad shares his thoughts on what formats/variations he'd like to see raced on as well. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links! With...
2021-09-30
36 min
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He Never Left
Celebrating McLaren's first win in F1 since 2012 and the first victory shoey for Daniel Ricciardo in three years, Jawad unpacks the Italian Grand Prix from the highs to the lows of another Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton incident. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links! With Jawad featuring on the Italian Grand Prix Review episode.And be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-09-16
40 min
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Summer of George
Despite the Seinfeld reference in the title, this episode has nothing to do with the show about nothing! Instead Jawad goes over the latest F1 driver movements, headlined by George Russell's promotion to Mercedes in 2022, There's also a Dutch Grand Prix review, a look ahead to Monza and the next Sprint, as well as some chat about the Supercars driver market. Please check out F1 Chronicle and their Grid Talk podcast through the links! With Jawad featuring on the Italian Grand Prixview episode. And be sure also to follow through...
2021-09-09
43 min
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Belgian Blues
The Belgian Grand Prix could only be described as a farce and Jawad shares his thoughts on the non-race. Some Silly Season talk with all the latest on who goes where for 2022, as well as looking ahead at the Dutch Grand Prix. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-09-02
29 min
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Came In Like a Bowling Ball
A belated look back at the epic Hungarian Grand Prix on this episode and the first ever win in F1 for Esteban Ocon. Jawad talks about the race, as well as looking at who benefitted and who did not from the Turn 1 madness. Also a mid-season review of sorts, looking back at the title battle so far and the rest of field in this 2021 world championship. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-08-10
45 min
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Operation Flashpoint
Jawad overuses the word 'flashpoint' on this week's show, where he previews one of his favourite races in the Hungarian Grand Prix. A bit of talk about the Silly Season in F1 for both drivers and the remainder of the 2021 calendar. Before switching to the remainder of the Supercars calendar for 2021 and what that might look like. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-07-29
32 min
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Sprints & Diagrams
There will be no emailing of diagrams on this week's show, but instead some thoughts from Jawad about the first lap incident at Copse between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Also featured is a review on the rest of the British Grand Prix, as well as his feedback on the first ever Sprint. Rounding all that off with the talking points from Townsville for a second weekend of Supercars. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1...
2021-07-23
45 min
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It's Not Coming Home (Again)
Another week and another snap lockdown to go through, Jawad sighs over this before getting into talking sprint racing ahead of the British Grand Prix. Discussing also whether Red Bull and Max Verstappen's rich vein of form will continue on a circuit where Lewis Hamilton has dominated in the past. And of course some Supercars talking points from the Townsville 500 and looking ahead to what changes are afoot to the calendar amidst the latest Corona-crisis in Australia. Be sure also to follow through to L...
2021-07-15
34 min
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Stymied In Styria
There's not just one, but two F1 race recaps on this podcast! Jawad looks back at the Austrian double-header and Max Verstappen's first career hattrick of wins. He gets a bit blabby about penalties and shares thoughts on the cancellation of another race. And to wrap things up, a mid-season look back at MotoGP. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-07-09
47 min
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Red Bull Resistance
The French GP resisted against its status of a borefest and ended up being an absolute cracker, thanks to some Red Bull pulling on a Mercedes on Mercedes. Jawad talks all things France and whether the Silver Arrows have blown it, as well as Red Bull's successes in the Supercars championship too at the Darwin Triple Crown. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-06-24
35 min
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Push Magic For Chaos
A delayed reaction to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sees Jawad look back at another bonkers race in Baku, celebrating Checo Perez's first win for Red Bull and commiserating both championship rivals for their terrible races. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-06-17
35 min
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Just Flexin'
To flex or not to flex? Jawad talks flexi-wings in this preview for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and about whether there will be a protest against the likes of Red Bull and Ferrari. A bit of sad news around the MotoGP from Mugello which he discusses also, as well as a short recap of another spectacular Indy 500. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-06-03
30 min
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Meditation & Misery
Coming to you from Lockdown 4.0 in Victoria! Jawad recounts the key weekend for the F1 championship that was the Monaco Grand Prix and gets a bit dreamy over seeing Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz on the podium together for the first time. In place of what should've been a preview for the Supercars Winton SuperSprint, there is a little ramble about being back in a lockdown and also the opportunity to look forward to the Indy 500 this weekend. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and in...
2021-05-28
36 min
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The Hashed Strategy
With a week off due to illness, Jawad returns to look back on the Spanish Grand Prix and the hashed strategy from Max Verstappen and Red Bull, as they were delivered another blow in the championship by Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. He also talks Supercars and the Ford trifecta at The Bend SuperSprint, as well as previewing F1's return to Monaco this weekend. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random st...
2021-05-20
44 min
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Great Scotts
A review of the Portuguese Grand Prix sees Jawad share his views on the increasing amount of scrutiny on track limits and by using a reference to Mario Kart's Rainbow Road no less. Also he looks forward to Barcelona this weekend and the Supercars, while being in awe of the two great Kiwi Scotts in IndyCar. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-05-06
41 min
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Spin Me Right Round
The Bahrain Grand Prix had a few people in a spin, but it was a pretty great race overall! Jawad on this week's show looks back on the first F1 race of 2021 and attempts to deliver his verdict on the track limits debate, as well as diving into some MotoGP talk following their first race of the year also in Qatar. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-04-01
40 min
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Not the Australian Grand Prix Preview
It's the start of a new F1 season and Jawad takes you through what he's looking forward to on and off the track in 2021. He also previews the Bahrain Grand Prix, as well as reflects on what it was like being back at a race track in talking Supercars. Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-03-25
39 min
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Just Another Racing Podcast
On his return to podcasting for 2021, Jawad covers some talking points from the Formula One off-season including the updated calendar, sprint races and the We Race As One initiative. As well as giving a brief rundown of F1 testing from Bahrain and the next round of Supercars at Sandown (to which he will be attending!). Be sure also to follow through to Linktree to follow and interact with the podcast on Twitter and view Jawad's F1 live blogs and random stuff on Instagram.
2021-03-18
47 min
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This Is Not a Dream
Yep, it's not a dream. Which is a good thing if you're Pierre Gasly, but not if you are Ferrari. Jawad talks about that insane Italian Grand Prix, red flag, penalties and all. There's a bit (or rather a lot) of love for Mugello as well ahead of the Tuscan Grand Prix and a wrap of Week 2 of the Townsville SuperSprint in the Supercars championship. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a li...
2020-09-09
53 min
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The Bashwagon
All aboard the bashwagon this week guys! Jawad has a bash at Alex Albon bashers, a bash at Ferrari and somewhere in all that bashing, talks about the Belgian Grand Prix, Monza, tramp stamps and the latest from the Supercars championship. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-09-02
52 min
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The Spa Treatment
Getting ready for another triple header of F1 races! Jawad previews the Belgian Grand Prix and covers off all the news from the last week regarding the Concorde Agreement and the sale of the Williams team. More Supercars stuff too after the Darwin SuperSprint and looking ahead to a double header in Townsville from this weekend too! Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-08-28
45 min
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Party's Over
A jumbo episode this week as Jawad gets his head around the Spanish Grand Prix, staying awake and the first 6 races of the F1 season. More Supercars chat with the Darwin Triple Crown wrap and looking ahead to the next 4 weeks of racing in Australia's north. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-08-19
1h 07
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Another Max Verstappen PSA
This time it's not Jawad bringing the PSAs, but it is 70th Anniversary GP winner Max Verstappen! Jawad looks back at the race that was and attempts to dissect the Racing Point brake ducts protests, as well as hoping for more tyre chaos at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.Article - The 'Pink Mercedes': Clever engineering or a blatant cheat?
2020-08-13
50 min
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Three Wheel Peddlin'
All sorts of peddlin' on this week's podcast as Jawad enters Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne. Doesn't stop him talking about the British Grand Prix and Pirelli tyres though! Also previewed is the 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone and an update on Supercars and the next round in Darwin. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-08-05
46 min
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Triple Delight
Straight back into another triple header for F1 and Jawad previews this week's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Also featured are some thoughts on the new F1 2020 game and the MotoGP's second race at a scorching Jerez. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-07-30
44 min
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Grey Days
This week Jawad says "is it over?" a lot, in reference to the Nico Rosberg meme. He also reviews the Hungarian Grand Prix, reflecting on the opening rounds of the F1 season and also wraps up the second Sydney SuperSprint. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-07-24
55 min
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Clumsy Mules
On this week's show there is more racing to talk about! Though Jawad does get carried away a little here and there in between reviewing the Grand Prix of Steiermark and looking ahead at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Also on the show is an update on Supercars and the second Sydney SuperSprint, along with the pandemic situation and how it affects the championship. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-07-16
45 min
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Doubling Down
What an epic start to the 2020 F1 season! Jawad reviews the Austrian Grand Prix and all its happenings first up on this week's show, before looking ahead to the next race at the Red Bull Ring. And with Melbourne going into lockdown again, he also discusses isolation and the impact of border closures on the Supercars championship. Be sure to stay up to date with all of the podcast's musings off air via Twitter @HitTheApexMedia or even to just drop a line.
2020-07-09
49 min
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It's Pay Week!
As you've probably figured out from the title, it is indeed race week and Jawad has wall-to-wall racing content on this week's podcast. From a preview of the Austrian Grand Prix, to a look back at the thrilling Supercars Sydney SuperSprint - you're going to want to bunker down and get ready for the weekend of racing ahead!Follow the podcast on Twitter @HitTheApexMedia and stay up to date with all our sporting musings.
2020-07-03
1h 02
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At Shriek's Creek
It's race week for the Supercars championship! And Jawad has his preview for the Sydney SuperSprint on this episode, as well as some thoughts on the revised calendar for the Supercars 2020 season. Also on the show, Jawad talks about F1's new commitment to promoting diversity and addressing inequality through #WeRaceAsOne, in wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and the uniting behind NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Be sure as well to follow @HitTheApexMedia on Twitter to stay updated with the podcast and all Jawad's musings.
2020-06-26
48 min
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Start the Restart
With motorsport all over the world beginning to restart, Jawad talks about the the IndyCar Genesys 300, new format for Supercars' return to Sydney and an update on MotoGP.
2020-06-12
46 min
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Ringers & Mash(up)
On this loaded mashup edition of the podcast, Jawad is joined by Deano and Chris from the Regen E Racing podcast to discuss ringers, racing in the Serengeti with Extreme E and sharing our thoughts on the raft of new rule changes incoming for F1.
2020-06-05
1h 11
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Life Down Under
In this Aussie flavoured episode, Jawad talks about the Supercars restarting their season, has a giggle about red neck protesters and addresses the "conspiracy" theory about a second race at Bathurst.
2020-05-22
38 min
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Seb's Final Grazie Ragazzi
In what's been a big week of F1 news, Jawad dissects the split between Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel - as well as the subsequent moves from Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo. Also he asks whether Ferrari's problem lies beyond their driver lineup and pays tribute to actor and comedian Jerry Stiller - aka Frank Costanza.
2020-05-15
54 min
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Adapting
Jawad ponders the July 5th possible start date for F1, revisits an old classic Supercars race and shares his thoughts on whether we can do a better job at financial recovery than Joe Exotic.
2020-05-08
52 min
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Dance of the Bulls
No, there are no dancing bulls on this show. But Jawad does talk about Red Bull and the 2010 F1 season and the new ESPN/Netflix series The Last Dance, which takes a look at one of the greatest sporting dynasties in the 1990s Chicago Bulls.
2020-04-23
52 min
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Revisitations
The podcast pays tribute to the late Sir Stirling Moss on this week's episode. Jawad also talks about his plans to revisit old races and F1 seasons, as well as sharing some thoughts on Star Wars.
2020-04-16
46 min
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Stay Home!
On this PSA edition of the podcast, Jawad discusses the latest movements around F1 and what they're doing to aid the people who're struggling during this pandemic. Also brought up is the culture of waste in society and how we should considering things like upcycling.
2020-04-09
50 min
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Still Here
With no racing going on at the moment, Jawad reflects on some of the latest updates surrounding F1 in 2020 before spending some time wondering about how everyone else is doing these days and sharing some musical choices.
2020-03-26
46 min
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Pushing Pause
With the Australian Grand Prix among many other of events worldwide cancelled, Jawad takes the opportunity on this week's podcast to reflect on how things transpired in the build up to the cancellation of the F1 in Melbourne. As well as talking about the wider impact of COVID-19 on our day-to-day lives.
2020-03-19
43 min
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And Away We Go
The new season of F1 is upon us and Jawad has a little look ahead to 2020, starting with a preview of his home GP in Melbourne.
2020-03-11
58 min
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The Great Toilet Paper Epidemic
Amid a national toilet paper epidemic, Jawad has better things to do such as provide a recap of pre-season testing and the growing controversy around Ferrari's engine from last year. He also shares his thoughts on the new season of Drive to Survive.
2020-03-05
51 min
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DAS ist Gut
DAS ist pretty gut yeah? Jawad talks Mercedes' new invention and looks back at the first F1 pre-season test, before going over all the key talking points from the Supercars Adelaide 500.
2020-02-27
43 min
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Hereafter
We're back baby! Jawad saddles up for a new season and on this first episode, talks about his time off podcasting and some pertinent global issues, including the demise of Holden in Australia. Also is a preview of Supercars in 2020 and the curtain raising Adelaide 500, as well as some of the F1 headlines heading into pre-season testing.
2020-02-20
1h 00
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How Time Flies
A wrap of the Abu Dhabi takes centre stage on this week's podcast, even though it was a doozy of a race! Jawad talks dominance in F1 across the decade and also reflects on the MotoGP season, which saw Marc Márquez win a 6th world championship.
2019-12-06
38 min
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On The Road Again
Jawad's pretty far from home on this week's podcast, but there is still plenty to discuss including the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend and all the latest news on the driver market and F1 calendar for 2020. Also on this episode is the talking points from Supercars' Bend SuperSprint and Jawad also breaks down their recently confirmed 2020 calendar.
2019-08-29
50 min