Formula Amateur

Formula Amateur

Formula Amateur is your podcasting destination to learn everything you need to know about Formula 1 racing from another amateur. Learn the history of the sport, find out what you need to know about the current racing setup and explore the significant details which make every race spectacular and unique. Overall, discover what makes Formula 1 the pinnacle of motorsport!

Episodes

March 16, 2026 15 mins

There were numerous issues at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend. Close calls, near misses, and starts that didn’t happen. It's time to go over all of that in this week's Race Rundown.

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Every team has struggled in some way. Some are stuck at the bottom of the timesheets, some are struggling with consistency, and some are struggling to figure out what they have. Today, we are exploring these struggles by engine manufacturers.

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The season has begun! Today, we are discussing the Formula 1, 2 and 3 races, free practices, sprints and qualifyings. The weekend started early for many, but the sun shone brightly at the Albert Park circuit, so let's talk about what happened this weekend.

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March 7, 2026 4 mins

It's time to talk about F1 Academy, as the girls return to the grid in Shanghai next week! A lot of new drivers join the category, and there are still some spaces to fill. Tune in to find out more!

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February 28, 2026 4 mins

Let's talk about who is on the Formula 2 grid in 2026. We also discuss who the team principals are and where all the teams have based their factories.

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It's the end of the two-week Bahrain Testing stint, and the testing results are in. But what happened? Who is looking promising? Who is struggling? Find out by listening or watching now!

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The cars have hit the track and times have hit the timesheets, but how did the first week of Bahrain Testing go? Listen or watch to find out more!

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February 7, 2026 5 mins

Time to talk about who makes up the 30-driver grid in Formula 3 in 2026. Many new faces, a different race schedule, it's all coming this season!

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The Shakedown Week in Barcelona has ended, but what happened at this super secret event? Let's have a low-down on what we may know!

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January 24, 2026 9 mins

We are still in the pre-season era, but issues have arisen before the cars have officially hit the track in unison! Today, we are talking all about those problems!

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January 17, 2026 10 mins

We are gearing up for the new season, and soon the pre-season testing sessions will begin. This will be slightly different to what we saw last year, so let's talk about what things YOU should look out for!

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January 10, 2026 9 mins

The new season is just around the corner, so time to play around with a bit of prediction magic! I may be completely wrong, and that's okay!  Share your opinions in the comments!

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January 3, 2026 9 mins

New year, new teams, some new lineups. It's all happening in the new year of regulations, and today, we are discussing who is on the grid in 2026!

*DISCLAIMER*- This episode is based on honest opinion and provides mere suggestions. It is not meant to cause any harm or to suggest bias towards anyone. This podcast is not affiliated with any brands, media organisations or teams in Formula 1, nor is it associated with Formula 1 or the...

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December 27, 2025 14 mins

Who stood out this year? Well, today we are talking all about that! Let me know who made your top 10!

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December 20, 2025 16 mins

It's been a wild year, so let's look back fondly at some of the positive, tear-jerking, or maybe even hilarious moments that the 2025 Formula One season has brought upon us!

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December 14, 2025 20 mins

Time to talk about award season! The FIA Awards were held on the 12th of December, when many champions were crowned for the 2025 multi-category motorsport season. But... there's a feeling of awkwardness about it, and now we'll have a chat about it!

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December 8, 2025 26 mins

We have a Drivers Champion. We have concluded the 2025 season. But what happened? Who won the races? Who IS the Champion? What happened in FP1 when we had 9 ROOKIES AGAIN?! Let's find out together!

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It has all come down to the final race of the season. Abu Dhabi will see the 2025 World Drivers Champion, but it hasn't been smooth sailing; none of the top 3 title contenders are free from mistakes or from being victims of others' mistakes. So, let's dive into those mistakes!

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December 1, 2025 24 mins

It was a nail-biting penultimate round, but what happened in Qatar?  Time to discuss the Formula 2 and Formula 1 races, both of which are ending their latest season next Sunday!

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November 29, 2025 10 mins

Some may say this is controversial, but have we considered how the team, the media, and the viewing public have treated the second seat at Red Bull? What impact has the 'curse' had on the careers of previous Red Bull drivers? Let's talk about this together and consider the issue!

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