The Sky Sports F1 Podcast is your one stop shop to stay across all the biggest stories in Formula One. Joining Matt Baker each week will be Sky F1’s pundits and reporters as well as guests from inside the paddock, hoping to demystify the sometimes complex world of F1. So if you want to know the difference between downforce and diffusers or torque and telemetry – hit the subscribe button!
Guests: Ted Kravitz, Karun Chandhok, Simon Lazenby
Notes: Ted Kravitz is joined by Karun Chandhok and Simon Lazenby to look ahead to the Qatar GP as Max Verstappen aims to clinch his third world title. They discuss where a third title would put him amongst the all-time greats, how long he'll continue racing, and how Mercedes and Ferrari will fare this weekend.
Notes: Matt Baker is joined by British racing driver Jessica Hawkins after she became the first woman in five years to test an F1 car.
The Aston Martin ambassador reflects on her experience behind the wheel and explains how it compares to the simulator.
She also discusses the barriers facing female drivers and explains how the W Series and F1 Academy can help them in their pursuit of an F1 seat.
Jessica also tells us how she became a stunt driver and explores the risks and rewards of the job. Plus she reveals the bizarre world record she holds... involving a lawnmower and a lot of speed!
Notes: It's an all Sky F1 affair this week as Bernie Collins and Anthony Davidson join Matt to look back at the Japanese Grand Prix, where Red Bull claimed the 2023 Constructors' Championship.
Bernie and Ant analyse how Mercedes are setting themselves up for success next season, and what improvements could impact the relationship of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Finally we take a look at Logan Sargeant's future at Williams and whether they'll opt for him to take them forward next season.
Notes: Sky F1's Simon Lazenby and Anthony Davidson join Matt Baker to look back at a dramatic Singapore Grand Prix as Carlos Sainz claimed Ferrari's first win of the season to end Red Bull’s winning streak.
They debate which of the Ferrari drivers is quickest and ask which driver pairing is stronger – Ferrari or Red Bull?
They also analyse what went wrong for the Red Bulls in Singapore. Will they be back on top in Japan or has a weakness been exposed in the RB19?
Finally, they discuss Liam Lawson's future and his chances of securing a seat in the 2024 season.
Notes: Matt Baker, Nico Rosberg and F1 content creator Aldas join for our latest pod. They review a thrilling Italian Grand Prix with Max Verstappen winning a record 10th consecutive race and the Ferrari drivers producing an epic battle for the final podium place.
They discuss what Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur needs to do going forward after some tense and nervy moments between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during the race.
Liam Lawson’s encouraging start is also discussed with his eye-catching performances giving Red Bull a really important decision to make on Daniel Ricciardo next season.
They finish by looking forward to the Singapore Grand Prix with Nico Rosberg revealing the physical challenges drivers face when Formula 1 heads to the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Notes: For our latest pod, Matt Baker is joined by Dutch racing driver Giedo van der Garde and F1 content creator Tom Bellingham.
Giedo van der Garde reveals what Max Verstappen was like as a child, how much Jos Verstappen has impacted his son's career, and how the Red Bull driver’s maturity has changed his racing style throughout the years.
They also discuss if Max is happy winning unchallenged nearly every race weekend and debate whether his sim racing is helping him become a better driver.
They finish by giving their thoughts on what Max's future in F1 is and whether he would explore other series in motorsports.
Notes: Matt Baker is joined this week by Sky Sports’ very own David Croft for a special Q&A.
He discusses why he chose the life of a sports commentator (01:50), how he prepares himself for race weekends (12:34), and the most memorable races he's covered in his career so far (28:32).
Crofty also explains what changes to the rules in F1 he would make to ensure more competitive racing (45:25), as well as revealing what he loves most about his job (54:23)
Notes: Matt Baker is joined this week by racing icon Danica Patrick as she answers questions from social media.
The former NASCAR and IndyCar driver discusses her broadcasting career with Sky Sports F1 (00:25) and how she got her first break in broadcasting (03:50). She shares her earliest motorsport memory (07:35), how she got into IndyCar (11:05) and reflects on her successful Indy 500 debut back in 2005 (14:00). Danica also reveals her biggest career highlight (19:30) and what it is like to race on oval tracks (22:15). She gives her opinion on how to get more women into F1 (26:00) and she identifies which rising women drivers have the speed to be competitive in F1 (29:35). Finally, Danica is quizzed on which current F1 driver would be the fastest if everyone raced in RB 19s (31:15), her favourite circuit (33:45) and her life after racing (36:40).
