Nicole and Briana aim to bring their F1 group chat to you every Thursday with funny recurring segments and fast-paced banter. Grid Walk releases every week (not just race weeks). No recaps here - we discuss the most interesting topics of the week by trying to discover why decisions were made and/or make predictions for the future.
Notes: It has been more than a week since the Australian GP and there is still more than 2 weeks until the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Even without a race, Briana and Nicole have [potentially] too much fun on this week’s Grid Walk.Briana and Nicole were over the moon to find out that Celsius Energy Drink is the newest sponsor for Scuderia Ferrari. With Red Bull and Monster Energy already sponsoring Oracle Red Bull Racing and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team respectively, has Formula 1 officially entered the era of the energy drink wars? How are energy drink sponsors similar to the days of big tobacco sponsors in F1? Will we see Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz reviewing Celsius Energy Drink flavors soon? What does Pepsi Co. have to do with Celsius Energy Drink and Formula 1?The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix is just around the corner. The marketing for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has really picked up, especially with their announced of the Miami Pit Crew. Does having a mascot work in F1? How does this introduction of the Pit Crew go against the luxurious vibes of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix?Nicole was inspired by the Formula 1 video of drivers participating in the 5 Second Challenge. Nicole challenges Briana with multiple topics and she has 5 seconds to name 3 things within that category? Will Briana be able to keep up? More importantly, will Briana do better than the F1 drivers did?Also, someone please send Briana the Lewis Hamilton Monster Energy Drink collab. Thank you.Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
Notes: A chaotic Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix means a chaotic new episode of Grid Walk! Nicole stayed up way past her bedtime to watch the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Briana quizzes Nicole on different moments of the race to see if her “2 AM brain” will remember anything! Grid Walk heads back Into the Wild after the marathon of red flags done by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Along with multiple restarts the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix brought up an interesting penalty discussion regarding the FIA. Who can forget the heartbreaking radio from Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr.? Is the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) right that a DNF is punishment enough instead of a penalty? How did the FIA completely ignore the actions of Williams Racing driver Logan Sargeant? Are we only seeing the start of fights at BWT Alpine F1 Team between Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon?Nicole steps up on to her soapbox to give Red Bull Racing third driver Daniel Ricciardo all the reasons he should take the Haas F1 Team seat and return to the grid. Can Daniel Ricciardo be convinced or did the departure from Mclaren F1 Team discourage him from joining another team?Scuderia Ferrari takes over the Misery Corner on this week’s episode. The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix was a tough one for both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr.. After a second DNF of the season, is Charles Leclerc just unlucky? Will Carlos Sainz be able to stay optimistic after his penalty pushed him out of the points in the F1 Australian Grand Prix.Briana and Nicole are back with one of a kind podiums for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Why did Scuderia AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda hop over a barricade? What were the hysterical quotes from British commentator Jolyon Palmer? Are things looking up for Oscar Piastri and Mclaren F1 Team? What were Nicole’s favorite Daniel Ricciardo moments? How is Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team utilizing team principal Toto Wolff for social media content?Grid Walk Reads The Rules so you don’t have to! Briana and Nicole break down the official rulebook to determine if Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen should have received a penalty for how he lined up on the grid at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Is this another inconsistent call by FIA? What was Lewis Hamilton asking the Mercedes F1 Team in an attempt to clear up the race confusion? This topic is fresh in the minds of Formula 1 fans after the recent penalties of Aston Martin F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso and Alpine F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon.Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
Notes: Grid Walk is an F1 podcast but Briana and Nicole HAD to talk about the University of Miami Men’s Basketball team making it to the NCAA March Madness Final Four! It is a historic moment for the Miami Hurricanes making Briana and Nicole proud alumni.There is an upcoming 25 day F1 race hiatus due to the cancellation of The Chinese Grand Prix. Grid Walk announces Formula 1 Goes On Spring Break. After the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, for 25 days, Briana and Nicole will be sharing reviews of Formula 1 sponsors! Make sure to follow the Grid Walk show on all social media platforms!The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has brought all of the teams to the outback to race! There is an incredible amount of buzz online about fan-favorite (one of Nicole’s favorites) Daniel Ricciardo’s presence at this weekend’s activities. Briana and Nicole discuss the marketing power of the Daniel Ricciardo and Oracle Red Bull Racing combination. Daniel Ricciardo will not be driving on the grid but another Australian, Oscar Piastri, will be. Will Mclaren F1 Team try to use their new Aussie’s charisma to their advantage?Briana and Nicole continue their season-long competition with their picks and predictions for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Will Max Verstappen reclaim P1 on the podium? Will Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team or Scuderia Ferrari just miss the top 3? Out the the back of the grid which team, Williams Racing, Scuderia AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, or Mclaren F1 Team, will score the most points?CEO of Formula One Group Stefano Domenicali recently made statements about changing the current set up of free practice during race weekends. Briana has come up with some creative solutions that could replace the current format. Somehow Nickelodeon’s DoubleDare comes up?Nicole ends this week’s Grid Walk episode with a special trip to Australian and current Oracle Red Bull Racing Reserve Driver Daniel Ricciardo.Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
Notes: This week’s Grid Walk kicks off with Briana and Nicole daydreaming about attending the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Thanks to college football, Briana and Nicole have spent plenty of time at Hard Rock Stadium a.k.a. The Miami Autodrome.On the brand new segment Into the Wild, Briana and Nicole dive into the latest regulations of the “zebras” (the referees) of F1, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) and new race director Niels Wittich. Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team driver, Lewis Hamilton still has to get medical clearance for piercings? Why won’t F1 fans meet Charles Leclerc on a bike anytime soon? Why did it take the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) so long to deal with the penalty of Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso? Did BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Pierre Gasly inspire new penalty point rules?The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix left Briana and Nicole asking several questions. Will Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio “Checo” Perez be able to battle his teammate Max Verstappen? Will Scuderia Ferrari be able to fix the issues they face especially for drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr.? Is there still hope for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell?This past race weekend at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was a rough one for Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team driver Lance Stroll. Mclaren F1 Team battled several issues with both drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. How did Yuki Tsunoda communicate his frustrations to Scuderia AlphaTauri over the radio? Was it just an unlucky weekend for Williams Racing and Alexander Albon? How did Alfa Romeo F1 Stake driver Valtteri Bottas have such a tough Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?Nicole brings a jam packed Gossip Grid this week because the F1 pop culture moments were everywhere! Is Taylor Swift a Lewis Hamilton Fan? Is Lewis Hamilton a Swiftie? Why did Will.i.am shut down the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix track? Are we going to see Will Smith star in Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming F1 movie on Apple TV? What happened at the Mission 44 inaugural dinner? Who is going to be playing Ayrton Senna in the much buzzed about Netflix mini-series? Valtteri Bottas strips down with GP Racing magazine. Who became Niall Horan’s favorite Formula 1 driver after watching Drive to Survive?Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
On this week’s episode of Grid Walk, Briana and Nicole are gearing up for another Formula 1 race week! Before diving into thoughts about the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, there was a lot of excitement for Formula 1 and Motorsports panels at 2023 South by Southwest (SXSW).
There have been a lot of conflicting quotes from Team Principal Toto Wolff and drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russel when it comes to Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s disappointing season start in Bahrain. Briana and Nicole discuss the PR recovery strategy Mercedes is pursuing after dedicating a heartfelt and honest letter to fans.
Another day, another drama at Scuderia Ferrari. Is the Italian media just generating good headlines or are team members looking at other teams for employment? Is new team principal Frédéric Vasseur the problem? What does it mean that Charles Leclerc is meeting with Ferrari’s CEO Benedetto Vigna?
As of right now it seems like the Mclaren F1 Team has gotten their 2023 car totally wrong. What areas did Mclaren completely miss the mark? How will this affect their drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris?
The hottest trend hitting the runway at New York Fashion Week and Parish Fashion week is Motorcore. On this week’s Gossip Grid, Nicole shares how leather, logos, and layers are taking over. Designers like Diesel or Givenchy and celebrities like Rosalia and Dua Lipa have Formula 1 to thank for their outfit inspiration.
Ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Briana and Nicole have a frank discussion about the issue of sportwashing in Formula 1. How has Formula 1’s CEO Stefano Domenicali defended the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amidst the nation’s history of human rights violations? Does it have anything to do with Formula 1’s $650 million contract?
As part of their season-long competition, Briana and Nicole make predictions for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Was Max Verstappened picked to win? Between BWT Alpine F1 Team, Williams Racing, Mclaren F1 Team, Scuderia Alpha Tauri, and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, which team will score the most points? Will either Scuderia Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz Jr. make the podium?
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
Another week, another new episode of Grid Walk! Briana shares with Nicole that she bought tickets to the 2023 IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. It is no surprise that the cost of IndyCar admission is nowhere near the price tag of a Formula 1 grand prix.
This past weekend the lights finally went out at the 2023 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Will Aston Martin F1 Team be able to keep the fire going? Is Red Bull Racing’s car even more powerful than what we’ve seen? Should Mercedes-AMG F1 Team just scrap the plans for the W14? Will the 2023 Formula 1 season have any positive moments for Mclaren F1 Team? How has Scuderia Ferrari ALREADY disappointed Charles Leclerc??? Esteban Ocon and the Alpine F1 Team tie one of the worst F1 records. Aston Martin F1 Team’s driver Lance Stroll gets real with his social media followers after posting a video sharing his recovery efforts from his biking accident.
Briana and Nicole share their “podium moments” from the last week in Formula 1 and the 2023 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Who was the wholesome star of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s garage? On team radio, to Aston Martin F1 Team and the world, Fernando Alonso announces who his hero is. Drivers, like Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly, and Team Principals, really just Guenther Steiner, are photographed in flashy sequined blazers in promotion for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. What did Sergio “Checo'' Perez say at the Formula 1 Post-Race press conference? Which Formula 1 team had the worst technical failures of the 2023 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix?
Has American TV viewership of F1 reached its peak? How does the size of the younger demographic of Formula 1 fans compare to other motorsports like IndyCar and The NASCAR Cup Series? ESPN has extended their broadcasting partnership with Formula 1 until 2025 for a much higher price tag. This is a great opportunity for a new ESPN F1 Post-Race Show and sponsorship deals with big brands like, Mercedes Benz and Heineken Lager Beer.
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
F1 Pre-Season Testing has officially started which means this is an extra special episode of Grid Walk! Briana and Nicole take you through a 2023 Formula 1 Season Preview. They share some bold predictions and speculate what a “successful season” means for all ten teams on the grid. First, Briana mourns Lance Stroll’s participation in pre-season testing and wishes Aston Martin F1 Team gave better updates.
What does Mercedes F1 Team need to do after a lackluster 2022 Formula 1 season? Will Lewis Hamilton finally be able to end his winning drought? How will George Russell compare in his sophomore year?
Why does Scuderia Ferrari have tunnel vision when it comes to the Formula One World Constructors' Champions? Will Scuderia Ferrari change their ways and ultimately pick a number one driver between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr.?
As Oracle Red Bull Racing aims for another Formula One World Constructors' Champions, will last season’s tension between Max Verstappen and Sergio (Checo) Pérez get in the way? Could it all boil over and reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo ends up in an Oracle Red Bull Racing seat?
The future of Scuderia AlphaTauri hangs in the balance. Scuderia AlphaTauri may be sold even though it is not necessarily for sale according to Red Bull. What will happen to drivers Yuki Tsunoda and rookie Nyck de Vries if it does?
Mclaren F1 Team welcomes a new Australian driver to the grid, Oscar Piastri. Will veteran driver Lando Norris be able to handle the pressure of a new and younger teammate?
The BWT Alpine F1 Team becomes the most French it has ever been with their Francian duo of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly. Will the Alpine F1 Team be able to hold on to P4 in the Formula One World Constructors' Championship or will the childhood rivalry between Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly be the real battle to watch?
Aston Martin F1 Team also has a new face driving for them this year with Double World Champion Fernando Alonso joining the team. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top between teammates Lance Stroll (after making a strong recovery) and Fernando Alonso.
For Williams Racing, Briana and Nicole just want everyone to have a good time. Even though expectations are low, Alex Albon deserves to be happy and successful!
Haas F1 Team has a lot to prove especially with their new title sponsor. Will this new cash flow for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team from new sponsors like Chipotle Mexican Grill cause them to have a more exciting presence? Will we learn the Chipotle Mexican Grill orders of drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg? Should team principal Guenther Steiner change his PR strategy?
Another team with a charismatic driver duo is Alfa Romeo F1 Team with Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas. Will Alfa Romeo's F1 car be as reliable as Zhou Guanyu’s fashion style?
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
Happy Thursday! Happy New Episode of Gridwalk! Briana and Nicole are in rare form this week coming to you immediately after experiencing the launch of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s W14. Which is BLACK! It was an early morning but Briana and Nicole could not wait to talk about Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Mick Schumacher, Toto Wolff and the BLACK LIVERY.
The excitement doesn’t stop with the W14. This week Grid Walk is jam packed with brand new segments! During Overheated, Briana and Nicole give their HOT TAKES now that car launches are over (Sorry BWT Alpine F1 Team you launched too late). Briana and Nicole do some wild speculation when it comes to Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Mclaren F1 Team, and Scuderia Ferrari and the 2023 Formula 1 Season.
Grid Walk takes its first visit to the F1 Ring. Putting on the gloves this week are Andretti Autosport (with dedicated partner Cadillac/General Motors), Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and Formula One Group/Liberty Media. Each of the parties provide an opening statement regarding the possibility of growing the number of teams on the Formula 1 grid.
It’s a SUPER edition of Gossip Grid this week! We saw a few familiar Formula One faces at this year’s big game in Phoenix. What were Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff up to? Who was Daniel Ricciardo spotted hanging out with? Esteban Ocon debuts a helmet straight from the Spider-Verse for the Formula One 2023 Season. Embracing his new role as a Dior China brand ambassador, Zhou Guanyu proves again why he is fashion royalty in the F1 paddock.
Grid Walk sees into the future this week with Red Flag. Briana presents a series of hypothetical events that take place during the 2023-2025 Formula 1 Seasons, the years leading to the end of contracts for both Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Mclaren F1 Team driver Lando Norris. Nicole needs to decide how long should Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris push before either resigning or walking away from their current seats.
Lastly, Briana gives “Yellow Sector Notes,” so we can complete a full lap around the paddock making a pitstop at every F1 teams’ garage.
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
Another week, another Thursday, another new episode of Grid Walk! This week Nicole and Briana share their reactions to the latest car launches: MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, Williams Racing, and Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake. Which F1 driver did we think were PR rockstars? Briana and Nicole also share their wishlist for the upcoming Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team launch!
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be stepping back from overseeing the day to day operations of Formula 1. Briana and Nicole speculate what this announcement really means and what effect Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s change of responsibilities will have on Andretti Autosport | Cadillac/General Motors’ F1 bid.
It was a surprise to almost no one - Ford Motor Company announced their return to Formula 1 as a strategic partner to Oracle Red Bull Racing starting in the 2026 season. Will Ford Motor Company and Oracle Red Bull Racing make a good pair?
Everyone is excited for the 2023 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Local Las Vegas lawmakers of Clark County have already approved the return of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix until 2032! What does this say about America’s presence in F1? Will what happens in Vegas really stay in Vegas?
The former CEO of the Formula One Group, Chase Carey, had previously discussed the goal of having every F1 race weekend feel like a Super Bowl weekend. In the spirit of this weekend’s big game, Briana and Nicole talk about what F1 is doing to achieve this SUPER feeling and everything they could do to get closer.
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
It’s another Thursday which means another episode of Grid Walk! Nicole and Briana have a candid conversation about the continued issue of sexism in motorsports and F1 in particular. We also discuss the (financial) importance of F1’s new female fan base.
The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team held the first livery launch of the season! Was a single tweet enough to kick off the Formula 1 2023 season? Nicole and Briana also make 3 predictions for the remaining car launches.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also teases the possibility of another car manufacturer being interested in joining F1. Meanwhile, Red Bull Formula One’s Team Principal, Christian Horner, give his take on Andretti Autosport | Cadillac/General Motors’ F1 bid. Is Ford Motor Company confirming their sponsorship with the Red Bull Formula One Team? We may be getting more than a livery reveal at Red Bull’s upcoming car launch.
Frédéric Vasseur has officially begun his media tour as Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari. Will Ferrari pick their number one driver between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz? Will Frédéric Vasseur and Charles Leclerc’s history affect this decision?
Alfa Romeo introduced a new title sponsorship transforming them into Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake. Stake is a crypto casino and sportsbook…another crypto sponsor in Formula 1 what could possibly go wrong?
Grid Walk is a weekly Formula 1 show that releases every Thursday. For daily F1 content follow @gridwalkshow on all social media platforms.
