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Formula 1 is an African SportF1 2023 - Saudi Arabian GP - Perez Triumph, Relentless Fight from Alonso, FIA Stewarding Shambles and More Pain for Ferrari and Mercedes and McLarenThe 2023 Saudi Arabian GP at the infamous Jeddah-Corniche circuit had a lot to offer us as fans after a slow start in Bahrain. Sergio Perez kept a cool head to put Red Bull on the top step of the podium after an initial overtake from Alonso, and a strong safety car restart. Some interesting team radio conversations led him and his fans to believe that RedBull may have fancied his teammate Max Verstappen at the top. The Dutchman clinched the fastest lap at the end securing him at the top of the leaderboard. Fernando Alonso is single-handedly making this a...2023-03-211h 05Formula 1 is an African SportF1 2023 - Bahrain GP: Mighty Alonso - RedBull Masterclass - Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren Woes.A Look into the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season, and to be honest, we’ve seen better. Fernando Alonso reminded us that age is just a number and that we should not forget about 'El Plan', the Red Bull’s put together a racing master class and Ferrari and Mercedes had a lot ot think about after the race.
We also discuss Lewis Hamilton’s comments about the W14 feedback that he felt the team ignored, the state of McLaren and gave a shout out to the rookies in their debut race.
Martin Ombura Jr., Grant James, John Afordofe2023-03-1547 minFormula 1 is an African SportFormula 1 Is Back! - 2023 Preseason Review - Car Reveals - Winter Testing - Season Predictions and a look forward to the Bahrain GPWe’re back for another F1 season and we’re all excited for what the 2023 Formula 1 season has in store for us! We revisit some of the news from the end of 2022, driver lineups, team principal changes, we give our takes on the new liveries for 2023.
We give our take for what we think will transpire this season, and predict our Top 3 for the 2023 F1 Bahrain GP.
Martin Ombura Jr., Grant James, John Afodofe2023-03-0549 minFormula 1 is an African SportF1 2022 Season Recap: We bring all the banter in this final episode as we review highs and lows of the season, memorable moments and hopes for 2023. We also quiz ourselves on some 2022 season triviaThe 2022 F1 season came to an end in Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago, and it’s been a season to remember. Records shattered by some, and continued disappointment for others. We cap off the year with some fun banter as we look at the most interesting and also lackluster moments of the season. John set up a quiz towards the end of the episode to test our knowledge on a variety of F1 2022 related topics. We also had Nathan, a good friend of the show, come and share his insights into the season.
Martin Ombura Jr., Gr...2022-12-141h 09Formula 1 is an African SportF1 Abu Dhabi GP: Sad farewell to Vettel, Ricciardo, Goatifi and Mick - LeClerc’s final triumph, Elation for Verstappen, Woes for Perez and Mercedes.The Abu Dhabi GP rounded off what was a rollercoaster of the F1 season, emotions were everywhere as we said goodbye to one of the greatest, Sebastian Vettel. Driver’s like Daniel Ricciardo, Mick Schumacher and Nicholas Latifi also bid a farewell to the sport with hopes of returning in some manner. Max Verstappen showed dominance, again. But it was his teammate, Sergio Perez who fell from the catbird seat in qualifying to finish behind his rival Charles LeClerc in the race and ultimately in the championship. Mercedes would like to quickly forget this season as well as the in...2022-11-2253 minFormula 1 is an African SportF1 Brazilian GP: George Russel’s Maiden Win, Disaster within the Red Bull Camp, Mercedes Outright Dominance, Magnussen Pole, Hamilton Honorary Citizen, Sprint Weekend.A scintillating Brazilian GP weekend down in one of the most drama-filled tracks, Interlagos, home to some of the most exciting races we’ve seen over the decade. George Russel claimed his first ever Formula 1 win after a flawless Sprint and Race on Sunday. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, added to the Mercedes triumph by showing his car had the pace.
This may have been Red Bull’s most disappointing weekend since Australia with both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez finishing outside the Top 5, team orders and miscommunication amongst the two frayed their relationship. A valiant comeback by LeCl...2022-11-181h 08Formula 1 is an African SportF1 United States GP: Red Bull Racing's Inevitable Constructors Championship, A Valiant Fight from Lewis Hamilton, LeClerc redeems a potentially disastrous Ferrari Weekend.A thrilling USA GP at the Circuit of the Americas in the heart of Texas. Mistakes from Red Bull and not one, but two safety cars gave us an exciting race. Mercedes aimed to capitalize on a Red Bull Pit blunder, whereas Russell and Sainz ' first lap incident minimized the gains from their weekends. We saw DNFs, crashes and the two old timers, Vettel and Alonso showed the youngsters how to give it their all until the chequered flag. Arguably a Top 3 F1 race of the season.
Timestamps
0:00 - The Passing of Dietrich Mateschitz: Owner...2022-10-251h 02Formula 1 is an African SportF1 Japanese GP: MAX VERSTAPPEN WORLD CHAMPION??? - A confusing end to the Driver's Championship, LeClerc costly mistake and Vettel and Alonso photo finishA rainy Suzuka race weekend followed by a nail-biting finish between Leclerc and Perez led to a confusing end to the F1 2022 Driver's World Championship. Suzuka did not hold back on highlighting how exciting and confusing the sport of F1 can be. Vettel showed it's not over until it's over and raced Alonso to a photo finish.
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Max Verstappen: World Champion - 0:00
F1 Transfer Window: Gasly to Alpine, De Vries Confirmed at Alpha, and others - 15:29
Red Bull Cost Cap Drama - 21:52
Tractor on Track: FIA drop the ball with driver safety again - 33:39
Suzuka...2022-10-191h 14Formula 1 is an African SportF1 Singapore GP: Rain, Sergio Perez Resurgence and mistakes all round from seasoned drivers like Hamilton, Verstappen, Russell and LeClercAn uncharacteristically rainy Singapore GP filled with Qualifying drama that sent Max to the back of the Q1 ordering, Mistakes all round from Hamilton, Russell, Verstappen and LeClerc, and a triumphant Checo Perez who reminded the world he's still got that dawg in him 🐕. This was the 2022 Singapore GP that F1 returned to after 2 years and boy did it provide a unique kind of race.
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F1 Transfer Window: Open Seats, Mick Schumacher, Williams - 2:01
2023 Calendar Announcement, More Races, More Sprints, Vegas, Shanghai, Qatar - 13:48
Singapore GP Intro - 22:14
Singapore Qualifying: A quick recap - 23:23
Perez' imp...2022-10-1950 minFormula 1 is an African SportMonza, grid penalties, and another Max victory! Also, why were they ok with the race finishing under a safety car now?A Monza race review, discussing drivers, constructors, and how Monza unearthed painful memories from Abu Dhabi 2021.
2022-10-111h 07Formula 1 is an African SportThe Dutch GP - Zandvoort, Orange, EDM, Maxxxxx & the Silver Arrows!That was a lot of orange, badly behaved fans, some smoke flares, and a hell of a race!
Sharing banter, thoughts, and opinions from the Zandvoort GP.
One of the more narrow tracks on the circuit provided good racing and better entertainment.
*Hosted by Grant James, John Afordofe, and Martin Ombura.2022-09-081h 00Formula 1 is an African SportIt's sunny in Spa & the grid's a mess!Spar race weekend - was both a dominant and boring race, with Max in a class of his own.
We review the on and off-track antics, ask Martin a few tough questions, and take banterous aim at the Ferrari strategy team.
See show topics and notes below:
00:00:00 - Welcome
01:07:00 Intro to the Week
01:47:23 Martin Explains His Accent
03:13:50 South African GP Not Happening in 2023
06:09:28 F1: Transfer Window - Alpine, Gasly, Ricciardo
08:25:58 Spa Confirmed for 2023
10:29:43 Race Review: Qualifying
17:09:13 Race Review: Crazy Race...2022-08-3158 minFormula 1 is an African SportHungary, it's cloudy but we see you! Through all of this sillyness!Vettel's retired, it's silly season, and what's happening with Danny Ric???
Oh yes - the Hungarian GP happened too.
We're back from summer break now!
See show notes and topics discussed below:
0:00:00 Intro: Vettel Retirement, Alonso to Aston, Piastri Snubs Alpine, and Ricciardo leaving McLaren
18:19:17 Hungarian GP: Intro - Quali + Practice
22:18:37 Race Review
24:30:34 Red Bull: Verstappen Triumph - Perez Woes - Brilliant Strategy
29:52:42 Mercedes: Best Race of the Season so Far? Russel Quali Brilliance, Hamilton consistency, Reliability Kings (MORA award contenders)
36:49:29 Ferrari: Horrible we...2022-08-2553 minFormula 1 is an African SportPaul Ricard looks hotter than a Summers day in Lesotho!We review the French GP at the Paul Ricard circuit.
What is going on at Ferrari? Did a team member win a tender to ruin them?
Best result for Mercedes, dominance by Max, and we learn more about what those psychedelic lines on the circuit are for.
Good banter on all teams with "Alpha/Alfa" in their name too.
Viva la France!
*Hosted by Grant James, John Afordofe, & Martin Ombura2022-08-0654 minFormula 1 is an African SportSilverstone - we love you!Undoubtedly, the race of the season so far! Action from start to finish!
We discuss another quali in the rain, LATIFI IN Q3, the worst accident we've seen, Max's radio dilemma, "Stop inventing" and those last 12 laps!
This was a humdinger!
*Hosted by Grant James, John Afordofe, & Martin Ombura2022-08-0648 minFormula 1 is an African SportWere Ferrari drinking RedBull in Austria? Hello John!Introducing a new member to the pod, John Afordofe!
John shares why he got into F1 and when he started watching.
We review the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring - what a race!
Sharing thoughts on the Sprint race format, Ferrari's on fire, and the Haas got pace!
Some strong opinions, held firmly.
PS - Recorded this before Silverstone, hence the order shuffle.
*Hosted by Grant James, John Afordofe, and Martin Ombura.
2022-08-061h 02Formula 1 is an African SportThose Canadians love rain on a Saturday!A review of the Canadian race weekend.
We discuss the wet quali, dry race and have a few laughs about Tsunoda's tango with the barrier.
*Hosted by Grant James & Martin Ombura2022-08-0649 min
Formula 1 is an African SportFirst Episode - Let's get into it!HELLO HELLO!
Introducing the podcast, when we started watching F1, and how we got into it.
Then we get into a review of Baku GP - the good, the bad, and the donkeys!
*Hosted by Grant James & Martin Omburu2022-08-0657 min