Reading The Grid

About Reading The Grid

Reading the Grid is the podcast for Formula 1 fans who have fallen in love with the adrenaline and drama of the sport, thanks to Netflix’s “Drive to Survive.” Each week, your hosts, Erin and Inna, will take a deeper dive into the stories in books, movies and tv shows (including DTS, of course!) that present the history of the sport. They will discuss the pop culture impact, team strategies, and explore the ins and outs of the F1 world like never before. We also look into the cultural significance of F1 and how it resonates with fans around the world. Whether you’re a new fan or just curious, our engaging discussions and insider insights will fuel your passion for racing. Buckle up—it's going to be a thrilling journey through the fast-paced world of Formula 1!

Publisher

RTG Connect, LLC

Category

leisure · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Jan 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   F1 Malaysia GP Recap: Hamilton’s Epic Comeback, Verstappen Wins and Russell’s Brutal DNF

   Formula 1 is back in Malaysia, and the Sepang comeback delivered chaos from start to finish. A rain delay, software failure, questionable tire calls and a wild opening lap set the stage for one of Lewis Hamilton’s best recovery drives of the season as he charged from P18 to the podium. Max Verstappen held on for his first win of 2026, while George Russell suffered a brutal power unit failure with just five laps to go after looking set for a huge result. We’re breaking down Hamilton’s masterclass, Ferrari’s tire strategy disaster, Piastri’s quiet recovery, Russell’s heartbreak, Alonso’s points finish and why Hamilton absolutely should have won Driver of the Day. Plus, we get into Fernando Alonso’s comments, Franco Colapinto’s latest controversy, the rumors surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, Christian Horner, Briatore’s mysterious blank piece of paper, the Russell-Sainz-Piastri boys trip and plenty more F1 conspiracy theories. Then it’s Words of Wisdom, Shut Up and Drive, fan chaos at Sepang and a look ahead to Singapore. Heat, humidity, a street circuit and a sprint race? What could possibly go wrong? #F1 #Formula1 #MalaysianGP #LewisHamilton #ReadingTheGrid

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   F1 Baku GP Recap: Russell Dominates, Verstappen Chases, and Chaos Takes Over

   Baku came to play. George Russell dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole to the checkered flag, but the race was anything but boring. Seven DNFs, a wild three-car crash, a comeback podium for Isack Hadjar, Oscar Piastri's painful collapse, and plenty of radio drama made this one of the most chaotic races of the 2026 F1 season. We break down Russell's perfect weekend, Verstappen's near-win, Hadjar's incredible return after missing three races, and Piastri's heartbreaking mistake. We also get into Franco Colapinto's costly crash with Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly, the backlash and online abuse surrounding the incident, and Norris' controversial call for race bans. Plus, Lewis Hamilton has plenty to say about shorter races, the Monaco sprint, circuit design, and the future of Formula 1. We spill the grid on Aston Martin's disastrous Baku weekend, Lance Stroll's heated DNF, Christian Horner's Ferrari comments, McLaren's Max Verstappen flirtation, and Christian Horner's latest revelations about Adrian Newey. And yes, there is plenty of Ferrari talk, F1 team radio, questionable stewarding, a little conspiracy or coincidence, and a very special birthday shoutout to Isack Hadjar. #F1 #Formula1 #AzerbaijanGP #BakuGP #ReadingTheGrid

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   F1 Madrid Grand Prix Review: Antonelli Wins, Norris Loses Out & McLaren Chaos

   The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s Madring promised a brand new circuit and delivered plenty to talk about, even if the racing itself left a lot to be desired. Kimi Antonelli took his eighth win of the season after a perfectly timed VSC turned the race on its head, while Lando Norris saw victory slip away after starting from pole. Charles Leclerc led for nearly 40 laps but Ferrari’s strategy left him fighting for fourth, and Max Verstappen somehow walked away with Driver of the Day after his chaotic opening lap. We’re breaking down the Madrid GP from every angle, including McLaren’s disastrous weekend with Oscar Piastri, questionable strategy calls from McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes, Verstappen’s radio rage, Lewis Hamilton’s dangerous refusal to stop after his FP3 crash, and Carlos Sainz’s very complicated relationship with the track he helped promote. Plus, we head into Conspiracy or Coincidence Corner to question the suspicious timing of the VSC, Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comments about Fernando Alonso and which team may have brought a third car to Madrid. We also have Words of Wisdom from the drivers, a paddle court appearance from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, Rafael Nadal in the paddock, F1’s plans for Madrid 2027, Lando’s McLaren hypercar test, and the first American to win Formula 3. And, of course, we’re asking the most important questions: who won our hearts, who broke them, and who really had all the luck in Madrid? #F1 #Formula1 #MadridGP #SpanishGP #F1Podcast #LandoNorris #KimiAntonelli #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #McLaren #Ferrari #Mercedes #ReadingTheGrid The race may have been short on overtakes, but Madrid gave us plenty of material.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

413

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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