<![CDATA[Formula101]]>fca1f4f3-47d4-59ad-b939-8aca2d4126b7Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:30:14 +0000Captivate.fmFormula101https://artwork.captivate.fm/e603b599-eae7-4634-8b0b-10511fde75b6/njIhlL952felH6K3w5p6YwDn.jpgFormula101Formula101Formula101Formula101 is for all of you Drive to Survive fans who are ready to start following Formula 1! Come with us as we learn everything we need to know about Formula 1 motor racing so that we can actually understand... what's going on?https://formula101.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastThe Pit StopsThe Pit StopsPrecision, choreography, and teamwork. From once being almost comically unsafe and inefficient, pit stops now represent perhaps two of the most intense seconds of a race for any Formula 1 team. Like most things in motor racing, they're high in risk, demanding extreme skill, focus and millimeter accuracy.

In this episode, Gom and Das explore how the likes of McLaren, Red Bull and Williams have perfected their wheel gun ballets, consistently servicing their machines faster than most of us tie our shoelaces. From coded radio calls to outrageous wheel nut budgets, these are the ins and out (laps) of Formula 1 pit stops.

]]>Precision, choreography, and teamwork. From once being almost comically unsafe and inefficient, pit stops now represent perhaps two of the most intense seconds of a race for any Formula 1 team. Like most things in motor racing, they're high in risk, demanding extreme skill, focus and millimeter accuracy.

In this episode, Gom and Das explore how the likes of McLaren, Red Bull and Williams have perfected their wheel gun ballets, consistently servicing their machines faster than most of us tie our shoelaces. From coded radio calls to outrageous wheel nut budgets, these are the ins and out (laps) of Formula 1 pit stops.

]]>fc05283e-190c-45e3-ae23-6c6ab894d5daThu, 24 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +100033:26truefull28282Formula101The MoviesThe MoviesFormula 1 racing has often produced storylines that even Hollywood would consider a little too fanciful. The drama, the high stakes, the larger-than-life personalities, the heroes and the villains, and the ever-present danger - is it any wonder that the silver screen's storytellers have long been captivated by the world of motorsport?

In this episode, Gom and Das chat about a few motion pictures that have shone a light on racing. From tales about Ford and Ferrari, to Lightning McQeen, Nikki Lauda and James Hunt - what are some must-see movies to immerse yourself in the energy and drama of motorsport?

]]>Formula 1 racing has often produced storylines that even Hollywood would consider a little too fanciful. The drama, the high stakes, the larger-than-life personalities, the heroes and the villains, and the ever-present danger - is it any wonder that the silver screen's storytellers have long been captivated by the world of motorsport?

In this episode, Gom and Das chat about a few motion pictures that have shone a light on racing. From tales about Ford and Ferrari, to Lightning McQeen, Nikki Lauda and James Hunt - what are some must-see movies to immerse yourself in the energy and drama of motorsport?

]]>07c693c0-7b1b-43c2-b36f-84d48f390e84Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +100033:22truefull27272Formula101The Power UnitsThe Power UnitsWhat gets a Formula 1 car going? Like, reeeaaaallllly going - from zero to a hundred km/h in 2.5 seconds? Their cutting-edge, turbocharged, hybrid power units, of course.

In this episode, Gom and Das delve into the beating hearts of the most spectacular machines on the planet. After understanding the basics of how internal combustion engines work, they explore the sources of all that screaming, roaring, whirring and magic. How do turbochargers improve the engines, what's an MGU-K and MGU-H, and how do they impact the races we watch? What was so special about those old-timey V10 and V8 engines, and what can we expect to see (and hear) in the future?

]]>What gets a Formula 1 car going? Like, reeeaaaallllly going - from zero to a hundred km/h in 2.5 seconds? Their cutting-edge, turbocharged, hybrid power units, of course.

In this episode, Gom and Das delve into the beating hearts of the most spectacular machines on the planet. After understanding the basics of how internal combustion engines work, they explore the sources of all that screaming, roaring, whirring and magic. How do turbochargers improve the engines, what's an MGU-K and MGU-H, and how do they impact the races we watch? What was so special about those old-timey V10 and V8 engines, and what can we expect to see (and hear) in the future?

]]>cdff012f-e5ca-435c-90db-908733c0846eThu, 26 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +100032:46truefull26262Formula101The Safe SideThe Safe SideRomain Grosjean's fiery crash in Abu Dhabi stopped hearts around the globe, but it certainly wasn't the first time a Formula 1 car had gone up in flames. In 1976, Niki Lauda was pulled from a similar burning wreckage at the Nürburgring, when his Ferrari crashed at the German Grand Prix. But while Ro-Gro climbed out of his car suffering minimal burns, the Super Rat's injuries were horrific, having only escaped by being bravely rescued by three of his fellow drivers, and narrowly cheating death. Throughout Formula 1's history, many of its competitors have not been so lucky.

In our latest episode, Gom and Das explore the evolution of safety in Formula 1 racing. From carbon fibre and Kevlar helmets, to HANS devices and halos - in this episode, we learn about the progress and evolution that helps to keep our heroes safe.

]]>Romain Grosjean's fiery crash in Abu Dhabi stopped hearts around the globe, but it certainly wasn't the first time a Formula 1 car had gone up in flames. In 1976, Niki Lauda was pulled from a similar burning wreckage at the Nürburgring, when his Ferrari crashed at the German Grand Prix. But while Ro-Gro climbed out of his car suffering minimal burns, the Super Rat's injuries were horrific, having only escaped by being bravely rescued by three of his fellow drivers, and narrowly cheating death. Throughout Formula 1's history, many of its competitors have not been so lucky.

In our latest episode, Gom and Das explore the evolution of safety in Formula 1 racing. From carbon fibre and Kevlar helmets, to HANS devices and halos - in this episode, we learn about the progress and evolution that helps to keep our heroes safe.

]]>aa1261b2-0134-43b3-9ef9-f405270d8611Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +100032:25truefull25252Formula101The FlowThe FlowDownforce, drag, wings and diffusers! Gom and Das break down one of the most important aspects of a Formula 1 car, the aerodynamics. How can something as simple as the air we breathe have such a huge impact on car performance? What are the invisible forces that help to improve lap times and win races? How do the teams harness it all in their quest for the most coveted trophies in world motorsport? And what does it all have to do with one of the greatest underdog stories the sport has ever seen?

]]>Downforce, drag, wings and diffusers! Gom and Das break down one of the most important aspects of a Formula 1 car, the aerodynamics. How can something as simple as the air we breathe have such a huge impact on car performance? What are the invisible forces that help to improve lap times and win races? How do the teams harness it all in their quest for the most coveted trophies in world motorsport? And what does it all have to do with one of the greatest underdog stories the sport has ever seen?

]]>0f52e7b9-4d23-49d8-b92c-09d13a785679Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:30:00 +100038:54truefull24242Formula101The AthletesThe AthletesValtteri Bottas (successfully) competes in long distance cycling races for fun, and Jenson Button ran the London Marathon in under three hours. We caught a glimpse of Esteban Ocon's fitness regime in Drive to Survive and anyone who follows Lewis Hamilton's Instagram knows the lad has got some abs.

Formula 1 drivers are supremely fit, both physically and mentally. But is it really that necessary, or is just for the 'gram? We're looking at you, George Russell.

In this episode, Gom and Das explore the physical and mental demands of Grand Prix racing and try to understand why and how the drivers are so ridiculously fit.

]]>Valtteri Bottas (successfully) competes in long distance cycling races for fun, and Jenson Button ran the London Marathon in under three hours. We caught a glimpse of Esteban Ocon's fitness regime in Drive to Survive and anyone who follows Lewis Hamilton's Instagram knows the lad has got some abs.

Formula 1 drivers are supremely fit, both physically and mentally. But is it really that necessary, or is just for the 'gram? We're looking at you, George Russell.

In this episode, Gom and Das explore the physical and mental demands of Grand Prix racing and try to understand why and how the drivers are so ridiculously fit.

]]>432cb8ed-524d-4812-9822-70621c7fb402Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:45:00 +100027:43truefull23232Formula101The StrategyThe StrategyIn this episode, Gom and Das go through the ins and outs of F1 race strategies. Das regales us with tales from the good ol' days of refuelling, before we learn all about the undercuts, overcuts and go-longs used so successfully by the likes of Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari... well... maybe not Ferrari. There's even a spicy story in there about one of Formula 1's most infamous scandals.

]]>In this episode, Gom and Das go through the ins and outs of F1 race strategies. Das regales us with tales from the good ol' days of refuelling, before we learn all about the undercuts, overcuts and go-longs used so successfully by the likes of Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari... well... maybe not Ferrari. There's even a spicy story in there about one of Formula 1's most infamous scandals.

]]>a1609bf7-911b-4b7b-bb36-6b0d6ad4c33bThu, 08 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +100027:56falsefull22222Formula101The TyresThe TyresFormula 1 is back, and so are Gom and Das! In this episode, we discuss perhaps the most important part of a racing car - its tyres. Understanding tyres adds a whole new dimension to enjoying Formula 1 races. Our hosts talk soft, medium and hard slicks, wet weather tyres, Pirellis and "tyre whisperers." Das even regales us with an infamous tale about how tyres changed the course of the US Grand Prix.

]]>Formula 1 is back, and so are Gom and Das! In this episode, we discuss perhaps the most important part of a racing car - its tyres. Understanding tyres adds a whole new dimension to enjoying Formula 1 races. Our hosts talk soft, medium and hard slicks, wet weather tyres, Pirellis and "tyre whisperers." Das even regales us with an infamous tale about how tyres changed the course of the US Grand Prix.

]]>189227a3-b255-4aa7-8f0d-56cd66df81b1Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +100027:25truefull21212Formula 1 is back, and so are Gom and Das! In this episode, we discuss perhaps the most important part of a racing car - its tyres.Formula101The 4-1-1 on Watching Formula 1 (...Races)The 4-1-1 on Watching Formula 1 (...Races)It's time we untangle all the typical, yet somewhat confusing, things that come up between lights-out and the checkered flag. From track limits and safety cars, to DRS and tyre compounds, Gom and Das go through some of those questions you get shushed for asking while the race is on!

]]>It's time we untangle all the typical, yet somewhat confusing, things that come up between lights-out and the checkered flag. From track limits and safety cars, to DRS and tyre compounds, Gom and Das go through some of those questions you get shushed for asking while the race is on!

]]>ceee9b81-5ded-4abb-a21d-c500d576dadfSun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +100026:36falsefull17171Gom and Das go over some "assumed knowledge" for watching a Formula 1 Grand Prix!Formula101Sprint - Aussie Driver Contracts, XOXOSprint - Aussie Driver Contracts, XOXOSchool's out for (European) summer! Well, Gom and Dasun have been on break for a while now, so we ease back into things by spilling some tea on Formula 1's current Aussie driver contract saga. Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso, Alpine, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo and... Naomi Campbell? What is even going on here?

]]>School's out for (European) summer! Well, Gom and Dasun have been on break for a while now, so we ease back into things by spilling some tea on Formula 1's current Aussie driver contract saga. Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso, Alpine, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo and... Naomi Campbell? What is even going on here?

]]>e32af218-fc85-46c9-a90a-8f61eeb23692Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +100019:13truefull16161Gom and Dasun try to unpack some of the drama surrounding Daniel Ricciardo, Oscar Piastri and their contracts with McLaren and Alpine.Formula101The Racing Line Part 2The Racing Line Part 2The Racing Line Part 1 gave some insights into the lines that Formula 1 drivers use. In this episode, Gom shares her thoughts after trying to emulate them in a go kart. Her and Dasun discuss a few more tips for chasing those lap times, and why following the racing line isn't as easy as the Leclercs, Hamiltons and Verstappens of the world make it look.

]]>The Racing Line Part 1 gave some insights into the lines that Formula 1 drivers use. In this episode, Gom shares her thoughts after trying to emulate them in a go kart. Her and Dasun discuss a few more tips for chasing those lap times, and why following the racing line isn't as easy as the Leclercs, Hamiltons and Verstappens of the world make it look.

]]>4e7f1425-c15f-4f12-b516-3f44d988c551Sat, 28 May 2022 09:00:00 +100020:39falsefull15151In the Racing Line Part 2, our hosts delve a little deeper into the art of navigating a race track.Formula101Sprint - The 2022 CarsSprint - The 2022 CarsAll this learning stuff is hard work. Gom and Dasun put lessons aside for this episode to give their opinions on the 2022 Formula 1 cars. Our hosts discuss everything from the understated details of the Haas VF-22, the intricacy of Ferrari's F1-75, the all-out bonkers approach of Red Bull's RB18 and everything in between!

]]>All this learning stuff is hard work. Gom and Dasun put lessons aside for this episode to give their opinions on the 2022 Formula 1 cars. Our hosts discuss everything from the understated details of the Haas VF-22, the intricacy of Ferrari's F1-75, the all-out bonkers approach of Red Bull's RB18 and everything in between!

]]>359dd2fd-cf16-4680-9bfa-41d62e75b1a9Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +100019:27truefull14141Gom and Dasun skip the lessons to give some opinions on the 2022 F1 cars. How many people will they manage to offend today?Formula101The Racing Line Part 1The Racing Line Part 1Ever wondered why Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo and their peers don't just hug the inside edge of the race track? It's clearly the shortest way around but instead, F1 drivers all seem to follow a different line through the corners.

In this episode of F101, our hosts explain some of the method to the madness and delve into what makes "the racing line" the most effective way to attack a race track.

]]>Ever wondered why Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo and their peers don't just hug the inside edge of the race track? It's clearly the shortest way around but instead, F1 drivers all seem to follow a different line through the corners.

In this episode of F101, our hosts explain some of the method to the madness and delve into what makes "the racing line" the most effective way to attack a race track.

]]>7bc997a6-c8ba-4370-817c-7b9fc1089d10Sat, 19 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +100021:34truefull13131Gom and Dasun explain some of the theory behind the racing line and how Formula 1 drivers go about figuring out the fastest way around a race track.Formula101The BasicsThe BasicsSo you've binged Drive to Survive and you sit down to watch your first Formula 1 Grand Prix, only to find you have no idea what's going on. Why are there two championships? What's a "qualifying" and why aren't the cars racing?!

In the second episode of F101, our hosts talk through some of the fundamentals of understanding F1.

]]>So you've binged Drive to Survive and you sit down to watch your first Formula 1 Grand Prix, only to find you have no idea what's going on. Why are there two championships? What's a "qualifying" and why aren't the cars racing?!

In the second episode of F101, our hosts talk through some of the fundamentals of understanding F1.

]]>688e686d-4840-4a09-bc55-0a5fb22d8d8cMon, 31 Jan 2022 19:00:00 +100031:00falsefull12121Gom and Dasun discuss some of the fundamentals of understanding Formula 1 to help provide some context before watching your first "grand prix" (that just means "race", by the way).Formula101The Greatest Thing in the History of the UniverseThe Greatest Thing in the History of the UniverseA new interest brought about by Netflix and the Drive to Survive series, or a lifelong passion for all things motorsport. Our hosts share just how they came to love Formula 1 and the passion that underlies all of its drama, personalities and excitement.

The first episode of Formula101 sets a foundation for what will be a crash course for new and budding fans of Formula 1.

]]>A new interest brought about by Netflix and the Drive to Survive series, or a lifelong passion for all things motorsport. Our hosts share just how they came to love Formula 1 and the passion that underlies all of its drama, personalities and excitement.

The first episode of Formula101 sets a foundation for what will be a crash course for new and budding fans of Formula 1.

]]>4fe92b20-35f9-4153-98f0-e9e65e934eb1Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +100026:28falsefull11111Let's be honest - very few lessons are learned in this, the first episode of Formula101. Gom and Dasun discuss the very different origins of their love of Formula 1 and set the foundation for the crash course that awaits.Formula101