F1: Jack Fired, Flavio Returns & Pressing Questions
05/13/25 • 63 min
It’s an F1 off week, but there’s no shortage of drama — and the boys are here to break it all down.
Host Nathan is joined by James and Taylor to unpack some of the sport’s most pressing storylines. They kick things off with the news of Jack Doohan’s firing from Alpine and the stunning (and controversial) return of Flavio Briatore to the F1 grid after a lifetime ban.
From there, it’s all about the big questions: Can Lewis Hamilton rediscover his prime? Will Max Verstappen stick with Red Bull in 2026? What happens if Oscar Piastri wipes the floor with Lando in 2025? Will the F1 movie deliver? Are ticket prices nearing breaking point? And yes — is Red Bull’s catering still living rent-free in James' head?
All that and more as the guys look ahead to the Imola Grand Prix!
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It’s an F1 off week, but there’s no shortage of drama — and the boys are here to break it all down.
Host Nathan is joined by James and Taylor to unpack some of the sport’s most pressing storylines. They kick things off with the news of Jack Doohan’s firing from Alpine and the stunning (and controversial) return of Flavio Briatore to the F1 grid after a lifetime ban.
From there, it’s all about the big questions: Can Lewis Hamilton rediscover his prime? Will Max Verstappen stick with Red Bull in 2026? What happens if Oscar Piastri wipes the floor with Lando in 2025? Will the F1 movie deliver? Are ticket prices nearing breaking point? And yes — is Red Bull’s catering still living rent-free in James' head?
All that and more as the guys look ahead to the Imola Grand Prix!
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Previous Episode
F1 Miami GP: "Shall I let him past too?"
Nathan’s back and so is Oscar Piastri — with a third straight win in a chaotic Miami Sprint weekend!
The boys break down the battle brewing between McLaren teammates Piastri and Norris, analysing the key factors that could decide who comes out on top. They unpack Ferrari’s confusing strategy and debate whether a lack of leadership is the true Achilles’ heel for the Scuderia. There's discussion on Alex Albon’s controversial sprint penalty (a real 'yoke') and celebration of his standout weekend. James defends his man George Russell, as always, and the crew talks through Jack Doohan’s likely exit from F1. Plus, a look back at Mark Webber’s pivotal role in Piastri’s move to McLaren — and how things might’ve played out at Alpine. All that and more in a packed Miami GP recap!
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Next Episode
F1 Imola GP: Guess who's back?
The European tripleheader kicks off with what could be the final Imola GP — and the boys are here to break it all down.
In a race full of competing strategies, questionable decisions, and wild moments, we ask: has Red Bull — and Max Verstappen — reasserted their dominance? We dive into McLaren’s lack of killer instinct, the widespread failure of the undercut, and the ever-present role of luck in shaping F1 outcomes.
Plus, we highlight Isack Hadjar’s composed weekend, Aston Martin’s inspired qualifying strategy, and a vintage performance from Lewis Hamilton. James goes off on Alpine (Ponzi scheme alert), we unpack Yuki’s terrifying qualifying crash, and question the stewards' decision in the Leclerc-Albon incident.
EDIT: The incorrect reports and discussion of Mick Doohans instagram 'story' have been removed from this episode.
All that and a look ahead to the chaos (and mandatory pit stops) of Monaco — only on this week’s episode.
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