F1rst: An F1 Podcast

Formula One has a habit of rewriting narratives overnight.One victory becomes a turning point. One difficult weekend becomes a crisis. And after Lewis Hamilton's triumph in Barcelona, the story around Ferrari has changed faster than ever.In this episode, I discuss Lewis' remarkable form, Charles Leclerc's recent struggles, and the growing belief that Ferrari is entering a new era. But while there's plenty to celebrate, I also ask an important question: are we letting one historic weekend define the entire story?Has Barcelona changed everything for Ferrari? Or are we getting ahead of ourselves?Let's talk about it.F1rst: An F1 Podcast is an independent fan podcast. Opinions are personal. Some information discussed may include rumour and speculation.Music credit: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by Music Unlimited

Baku once again proved why it’s one of the most unpredictable street circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. This year’s Azerbaijan GP had it all—chaos, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments.McLaren and Ferrari endured a nightmare weekend (Oscar will want to forget this one, and Ferrari just added another to their long list of disappointments), but the race still delivered plenty of drama and brilliance. From Max Verstappen securing yet another dominant win—his 6th career slam dunk—to Carlos Sainz’s majestic drive that earned him his first-ever podium with Williams, the action never stopped.With the season winding down, the big questions remain: Who will claim the Drivers’ Championship? Can Ferrari salvage a race win this year? And how will the final chapters of 2025 unfold?Tune in as I share my take on all the highs, lows, and everything in between from a truly unforgettable Baku weekend.Music credit: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by Music Unlimited

The Austrian GP will always be a favorite for both fans and drivers — a track where pure talent shines. Lando, Max, and Charles have all delivered standout performances here in the past, and this year was no different… for some.While McLaren continued their dominant run — even with a tense inter team battle — others had a weekend to forget. Verstappen’s crash with Antonelli set the tone early, while Charles and Ferrari found their way back to the podium.As the summer break approaches, the championship picture is starting to take shape — and for some, it’s slipping out of reach. What can we expect from the races ahead?Music credit: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by Music Unlimited

The Spanish GP brought the heat — and not just from the Catalan sun. With dramatic crashes, chaotic strategy calls, and on-track aggression, this was easily the most intense showdown of the season so far.Despite new flexi-wing regulations, McLaren's grip on the grid still looks unshaken, as Oscar and Lando continue to rack up serious points. Meanwhile, Ferrari fans had something to cheer about with Charles grabbing his third podium of the year.But the headline? Max vs. George — the rivalry is back and spicier than ever. And Max? Let’s just say he wasn’t exactly... calm in the bullring.Music credit: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by Music Unlimited

The Miami GP weekend had it all—unexpected rain, unpredictable racing, and major shakeups across the grid. From McLaren’s continued dominance to Verstappen’s almost otherworldly performance, and even signs of a Williams resurgence—there’s no shortage of headlines.But in this episode, I want to focus on Ferrari.After the early promise in Saudi Arabia, with Charles securing the team’s first podium of the season, things looked hopeful. But Miami felt like a harsh reality check. The struggles were clear, the frustration from both drivers was obvious, and for fans like me, it was honestly disheartening.This weekend underscored the size of the challenge ahead for Ferrari. And while this episode will include some analysis, it’s mostly a personal reflection and opinion on how things are unfolding—and why I’m genuinely concerned for the team’s direction.Thanks as always for tuning in. If you’ve got thoughts, reactions, or just want to vent—feel free to share them!

The opening race of the 2025 Formula One season certainly didn’t disappoint – though not always for the right reasons! This race delivered on every promise of excitement, with unexpected twists, chaos, and an unpredictable battle for victory that had everyone on edge.As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not the biggest fan of rain, and while the winners and podium finishers undoubtedly earned their spots, the wet conditions created a whirlwind of mayhem that, personally, didn’t sit well with me. On top of that, it was a rough season opener for Charles, Lewis, and Ferrari, which made for some tough moments to watch in Australia.But as we shift our focus to China and the first sprint weekend of the year, there’s hope for a clearer picture of the season ahead – especially for Ferrari. Here's hoping we see more consistency and can start to gauge where teams and drivers truly stand heading into the next chapter of the season.

Excited to kick off the first episode of the season with a recap of the latest F1 events! In this episode, I’ll cover the F175 event, Ferrari's car demonstration, the latest rumors, and the new regulations being introduced for 2025.With testing days coming up this week and the Australian GP just three weeks away, the expectations for teams and drivers are at an all-time high!Join me as I break down all of this, share my thoughts and opinions, and explore whether this could finally be the year Ferrari makes its mark!