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GPFans News

ByGPFans Global
488 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the high-octane world of Formula One with "GPFans News," your ultimate destination for all things F1. This podcast stands out by delivering not only breaking news but also in-depth discussions on pivotal regulations, such as the long-awaited TD018, and the implications it has on team strategies and driver performance. The show frequently features esteemed guests from the motorsport community, including former drivers and renowned analysts who share their insights on key topics like performance expectations and the future of the sport. Listeners will enjoy engaging conversations about driver dynamics, including Jos Verstappen's candid remarks about his son’s aspirations and the challenges of racing from the back of the grid. With a blend of expert analysis and insider stories, "GPFans News" offers a fresh perspective that keeps both die-hard fans and newcomers captivated. Join the conversation and rev up your passion for Formula One!

#1

Will TD018 help Verstappen win a fifth title? | GPFans Special

The long-awaited TD018 comes into effect this weekend. The measure was previously labeled as a potential game-changer, but opinions have since cooled somewhat. Will we see a shift in the pecking order this weekend, and are the teams ready for the adjustment? In this GPFans Special, we’ll walk you through it.

2025-05-29•5mins
#2

Jos Verstappen warns Red Bull: Max won’t “drive at the back for a year” | GPFans F1 News

Jos Verstappen has stated that his son will not be content driving at the back of the grid for a year, and needs to be contending for the title every season to stay at Red Bull Racing.

2025-05-27•3mins
#3

Hamilton and F1 engineer suffer new communication breakdown | GPFans F1 News

Another remarkable set of team radio exchanges between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer Riccardo Adami during the Monaco Grand Prix. So much so that Hamilton even asked Adami on his cooldown lap if he was upset with him as the seven-time champion did not get answers to his questions mid-race.

2025-05-26•3mins
#4

Williams apologised to Mercedes during Monaco GP for F1 tactics | GPFans F1 News

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed he got a text from his Williams team boss James Vowles during the Monaco Grand Prix to apologise for the team’s tactics.

2025-05-26•3mins
#5

Kym Illman clear on Ricciardo’s F1 future | GPFans F1 Interview

Kym Illman shares his thoughts on whether Daniel Ricciardo will return to Formula 1 Web:

2025-05-24•7mins
#6

Piastri already has "mental edge" over McLaren team-mate Norris | GPFans News

According to former F1 driver and pundit Johnny Herbert, Oscar Piastri already has a mental edge over his team-mate Lando Norris in the fight for the title. Herbert believes both Verstappen and Piastri are able to quote 'play games' with Norris, who is currently 13 points behind his team-mate in the standings.

2025-05-23•3mins
#7

Red Bull’s “full focus” on F1 drivers’ championship for rest of 2025 | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed the team’s full focus is on winning the drivers’ championship, effectively admitting that they no longer think the constructors’ title is obtainable.

2025-05-19•3mins
#8

Verstappen: Red Bull “took a step forward” after F1 win on pure pace | GPFans F1 News

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull Racing quote “took a step forward with the setup” at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

2025-05-19•3mins

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#9

‘Ben Sulayem proposes FIA changes to extend his control’ | GPFans F1 News

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing changes to the FIA’s statutes that would give him more control in the governing body.

2025-05-16•3mins
#10

Verstappen's successor already in place at Red Bull? | GPFans Special

The Red Bull Junior Team is considered one of the most successful talent programs in Formula 1. Big names like Vettel, Verstappen, Ricciardo, and Sainz came from this program. In this week’s GPFans Special, we dive into the new generation and who we might see in F1 in the future.

2025-05-13•7mins
#11

Horner’s Red Bull position in danger, replacement named’ | GPFans F1 News

Christian Horner’s position at Red Bull Racing seems to be under serious threat as Franz Tost is now being tipped to be the Brit’s successor if he gets sacked.

2025-05-13•3mins
#12

FIA hint at removal of “headache” F1 cost cap | GPFans F1 News

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he doesn’t see the point of the cost cap in Formula 1, as he believes it only gives himself and the governing body a headache.

2025-05-12•4mins
#13

New F1 team interested in Sergio Perez, Vettel “in talks” with Red Bull | GPFans F1 News

Sergio Perez has been in talks with Alpine since the end of last year over a potential move to the team, The-Race.com report.

2025-05-12•3mins
#14

Sainz Sr. considering FIA presidency bid against Ben Sulayem | GPFans F1 News

Carlos Sainz Senior is seriously considering running for president at the FIA, Motorsport.com report, as many people within the organisation are urging him to take on current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year’s election.

2025-05-09•3mins
#15

How McLaren stays ahead of the F1 competition in 2025 | GPFans Special

This past weekend in Miami, the McLaren team dominated. Red Bull Racing is at a loss, as it's currently unclear how the papaya-orange squad is pulling this off. However, there are suspicions, and in this GPFans Special, we’ll delve deeper into them.

2025-05-06•5mins
#16

Doohan-exit imminent at Alpine F1, replacement to be announced | GPFans F1 News

We reported on this yesterday and last week, but Franco Colapinto to Alpine is now a done deal as we only wait on an official announcement.

2025-05-06•3mins
#17

‘Alpine considering dropping Jack Doohan before Imola’ | GPFans F1 News

There’s a new chapter in the Jack Doohan slash Franco Colapinto saga as The-Race.com report that Alpine are now considering dropping the rookie ahead of Imola.

2025-05-05•3mins
#18

Red Bull appeal Russell podium, Verstappen “ruined his own race” | GPFans News

Red Bull’s attempt to get George Russell a time penalty after the Miami Grand Prix has been dismissed by the FIA. Meanwhile Lando Norris believes Verstappen ruined his own race by fighting the McLarens as hard as he did during the race.

2025-05-05•3mins
#19

Colapinto sponsor drops massive hint of imminent F1-return | GPFans F1 News

The Franco Colapinto to Alpine rumours have been reignited after one of his sponsors has had slip-up on-air on Argentinian television.

2025-05-02•2mins
#20

Mercedes and Red Bull clash over rule change | GPFans Special

The new power units are a big talking point right now, with some teams wanting less emphasis on electrical power than was initially agreed, and others wanting to stay the course.

2025-04-29•5mins
#21

“Terrible” Lewis Hamilton’s F1 form “unsustainable” at Ferrari | GPFans F1 News

Mark Hughes of The Race believes Lewis Hamilton’s current performances at Ferrari are quote terrible and not sustainable, adding that this is the low-point of Hamilton’s Formula 1 career so far.

2025-04-28•3mins
#22

Why did the FIA penalize Verstappen? | GPFans Special

The big topic of conversation after the race in Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly the penalty Max Verstappen received. The Dutchman kept his opinion on the matter to himself, but everything indicates that he disagrees with it. In this GPFans Special, we take a closer look at similar moments from the past to see whether the FIA has been consistent.

2025-04-22•5mins
#23

Mercedes furious with 2026 potential F1 engine change | GPFans F1 News

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is very unhappy with the idea of potentially reducing the hybrid deployment of next year’s new power units.

2025-04-22•3mins

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#24

FIA reveal reason behind Verstappen’s Saudi Arabian GP penalty | GPFans F1 News

The FIA have put out a statement as to why they decided to punish Verstappen with a five-second penalty.

2025-04-21•3mins
#25

What options does Verstappen have if he leaves Red Bull? | GPFans Special

Max Verstappen doesn’t have the car to consistently fight for victories, and can only win sporadically. On the long-term, however, this is not a sustainable situation for someone like Verstappen, who demands the very best from himself, but also from his team. So, what happens if he decides to leave Red Bull?

2025-04-15•5mins
#26

‘Verstappen can activate Red Bull F1-exit clause in 2025’ | GPFans F1 News

According to Jonathan McEvoy at the Daily Mail, Max Verstappen has a clause in his current contract at Red Bull Racing that allows him to leave the team cost-free if he falls out of the top three in the drivers’ standings.

2025-04-15•3mins
#27

Norris admits to F1 struggles, Red Bull has “very big” concern of Verstappen exit | GPFans F1 News

Lando Norris has admitted that he is not performing at a good enough level in recent races, claiming that he quote “could not have feel more opposite so far” this year compared to last season when he especially excelled in qualifying.

2025-04-14•3mins
#28

Red Bull hold “crisis talks” after “alarming” F1 season start | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull Racing have held what Motorsport.com dub as crisis talks after the Bahrain Grand Prix, with both cars qualifying and finishing outside of the top five.

2025-04-14•4mins
#29

FIA chief quits, hits out at Ben Sulayem and lack of standards | GPFans F1 News

The FIA’s deputy chief of sport Robert Reid has resigned from his role, firmly hitting out at Mohamed Ben Sulayem and his regime in the process.

2025-04-11•3mins
#30

This major problem prevents overtaking in F1 | GPFans Special

The Japanese Grand Prix wasn’t the most spectacular race we’ve seen, with only 15 overtakes. Why was it so difficult for the drivers to overtake, and are we witnessing a true qualifying championship? In this GPFans Special, we’ll break it down for you.

2025-04-08•5mins
#31

Colapinto tests for Alpine days after Doohan crash | GPFans F1 News

Just days after Jack Doohan had his hard crash at Suzuka in FP2 of the Japanese Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto was seen testing for Alpine at Monza on Sunday.

2025-04-08•3mins
#32

Red Bull: McLaren “compromised” by having two title-contending F1 drivers | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes McLaren are compromised as a team by having two drivers who will fight for the drivers’ championship.

2025-04-07•3mins
#33

Sainz hit with hefty fine, Red Bull reveal reason for slow Japanese GP pitstop | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed why Max Verstappen suffered a slow pit stop during the Japanese Grand Prix that almost cost him the lead of the race.

2025-04-07•3mins
#34

Norris: “Nonsense” to claim McLaren F1 car is dominant | GPFans F1 News

Lando Norris believes his rivals simply like to quote “talk crap”, and that it’s just nonsense to believe McLaren are as far ahead as other teams say they are.

2025-04-04•3mins
#35

This former Red Bull genius ensures titles at McLaren | GPFans Special

The departure of Adrian Newey did hurt Red Bull Racing somewhat, but the role of former chief designer Rob Marshall has been somewhat overlooked. Marshall joined McLaren in 2024, and the team from Woking managed to claim the constructors' title last year for the first time in 26 years. Does Marshall's departure hurt Red Bull more than we think?

2025-04-01•4mins
#36

New Piastri contract blocks McLaren team orders | GPFans F1 News

There will be no favouring one driver over the other at McLaren this year, as according to F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve, Oscar Piastri has it written into his new contract that the team cannot give Lando Norris priority over him.

2025-04-01•3mins
#37

Red Bull F1: ‘Verstappen pleaded for Lawson to stay’ | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed Max Verstappen pleaded for Liam Lawson to stay on at the team before his demotion.

2025-03-31•4mins
#38

F1 team looking at Sergio Perez for 2026 seat | GPFans F1 News

Cadillac F1 advisor and former F1 champion Mario Andretti has confirmed that Sergio Pérez is very much an option for the team when it joins the F1 grid next year.

2025-03-31•3mins
#39

Red Bull F1 admit promoting Lawson “was a mistake” | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has admitted that promoting Liam Lawson to Red Bull Racing in the first place was a mistake from the team.

2025-03-28•3mins
#40

What makes Lawson significantly slower than Verstappen? | GPFans Special

Max Verstappen's unique driving style has already given several teammates at Red Bull Racing quite a headache. Liam Lawson is also struggling with the RB21 this year, while Verstappen currently holds P2 in the standings. What makes Verstappen's driving style so unique, and why can't his teammates simply replicate it? In this GPFans Special, we explore why.

2025-03-25•4mins
#41

Colapinto to VCARB off, set to take new F1 seat | GPFans F1 News

Franco Colapinto is set to stay at Alpine after all, and in fact, set to replace Jack Doohan ahead of the European F1 season, according to ESPN. Colapinto was being targeted by Racing Bulls to take Yuki Tsunoda’s spot, should he get promoted to Red Bull, but that looks off now.

2025-03-25•3mins
#42

‘Colapinto to drive for Racing Bulls after Tsunoda promotion’ | GPFans F1 News

Yuki Tsunoda is in contention to replace Liam Lawson at Red Bull Racing, but according to the Spanish branch Motorsport.com, it will be FRANCO COLAPINTO who will Tsunoda’s place at Racing Bulls SHOULD the Japanese driver get promoted.

2025-03-24•2mins
#43

‘Red Bull to decide on Lawson-Tsunoda swap this week’ | GPFans F1 News

Red Bull Racing are already SERIOUSLY considering replacing Liam Lawson after just two rounds. While nothing is final, talks have been open to swap Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of his home race in Japan.

2025-03-24•3mins
#44

Norris reveals how 'mini-DRS' rule impacts McLaren | GPFans F1 News

Lando Norris does not believe the new technical regulation regarding the slot gap on the rear wing will have any impact whatsoever on McLaren.

2025-03-21•3mins
#45

Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan passes away at 76 after battle with cancer l GPFans News

Former F1 team owner and big media personality Eddie Jordan has passed away aged 76, his family have confirmed. Jordan was battling both prostate and bladder cancer, as he announced himself back in December.

2025-03-20•3mins
#46

Red Bull pinpoint McLaren F1 advantage in 2025 l GPFans News

Christian Horner has pinpointed what made McLaren the strongest car during the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Lando Norris won the race from pole position, boasting stronger pace than reigning champion Max Verstappen all weekend long.

2025-03-18•4mins
#47

FIA combat new F1 ‘mini-DRS’ after Australian GP l GPFans News

The FIA are going to toughen the tests surrounding rear wing flexibility starting this weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix. After watching footage from the Australian Grand Prix, it’s been ruled that the so-called ‘mini-DRS’ is still seen on some cars, and the governing body will crack down on this instantly.

2025-03-18•3mins
#48

Norris upset with media despite Australian GP dominance | GPFans F1 News

Lando Norris thinks the media is focussing on the McLaren’s pace too much rather than the Briton’s actual performance.

2025-03-17•2mins
#49

Norris rejects favourite role, McLaren hype “short-sighted” | GPFans F1 News

Lando Norris has firmly rejected the idea that McLaren are the strong favourites for the title after testing. Norris claims all top four teams will be very close in Australia, rather than McLaren standing lonely at the top.

2025-03-14•3mins
#50

Lewis Hamilton sets clear target for Ferrari F1 debut | GPFans F1 News

Lewis Hamilton is not thinking about a potential win or podium for his Ferrari debut in Australia this weekend. All eyes will be on the Ferrari driver on Sunday, but the seven-time champion is simply hoping to get a top five finish under his belt.

2025-03-13•2mins

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