Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast
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Paddock Project: A Formula 1 Podcast
Welcome to Paddock Project — the podcast that brings you inside the fast-paced world of Formula 1. Hosted by Tiggy Valen, each episode covers everything from race recaps and standout headlines to the stories and strategy shaping the grid. With over one million downloads and a global audience, Paddoc...
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F1 Headlines You Missed + U.S. Grand Prix Preview
Join Tiggy to recap the latest F1 headlines, including Apple's rumored announcement at the USGP, McLaren and Mercedes' financial realities, and the on...
Singapore Grand Prix Recap
We have newly crowned Constructors' champions! Big congrats to McLaren, and to George for his dominant win. Join Tiggy as she dives into the McLaren l...
F1 News Update + A Conversation with Red Bull F1 Academy Drivers
Discussing all the latest headlines, from Hello Kitty x F1 Academy and McLaren's sale to Max's dominant GT3 debut and Roscoe's worrisome condition. Th...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Recap
What a wild weekend in Baku...! Join Tiggy to dive into Carlos' big podium, McLaren's woes, and whether Max Verstappen is in championship contention a...
Alba Larsen: Live From The Netherlands
Tiggy catches up with F1 Academy rookie Alba Larsen at the Dutch GP to discuss all things F1 Academy. From teammate rituals to the pressures of being...
Italian Grand Prix Recap
Join Tiggy to dive into the drama in Monza... from Papaya Rules and Max's dominant performance to the big news from Gasly, Ricciardo, and Herta. Lots...
Dutch Grand Prix Recap: Live From Amsterdam
Join Tiggy to recap the incredible Dutch GP in person! From the fan experience and the racing chaos to F1 Academy, Zandvoort gave us a lot to cheer fo...
What You Missed During F1's Silly Season + Dutch GP Preview
A roundup of all the headlines you may have missed during F1's summer break, plus reactions to the (likely) incoming announcement of Checo Perez and V...
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What Does it Take to Move F1 Around the World? With DHL's Head of Motorsport Logistics [Rerun]
Logistics make the F1 world go round. It's a year-round, 24-race global affair – and DHL moves it all, from cars to cutlery. We dive into what that ta...
The Science Behind Female Racers feat. Dr. Emma Ross
What does it really take to train the fastest women in motorsport? Dr. Emma Ross, co-founder of The Well HQ and lead physiologist behind the F1 Academ...
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap
Hungary, aka "Monaco without walls," lived up to its name but we still had plenty of excitement thanks to Lando and Oscar's divergent strategies and s...
Belgian Grand Prix Recap
Spa is a classic for a reason, and it gave us a good show. Rain, teammate championship battles, a Max sprint victory, a vintage Lewis drive, and more....
Let's Talk About the First Half of the F1 Season
The first half of the F1 season is in the books... so what just happened? From unexpected flops to surprise glow-ups, I'm breaking down the biggest mo...
Christian Horner Fired... What's Next for Red Bull and Max Verstappen?
Christian Horner is out... so what happens now? In this episode, Tiggy unpacks the shockwaves from Horner’s firing and what it means for Max Verstappe...
British Grand Prix Recap
RAIN ALWAYS DELIVERS! So much to discuss, from Lando's dream Sunday and Nico Hulkenberg's maiden podium to whether Oscar's penalty was fair... Could N...
Austrian Grand Prix Recap feat. Emily Selleck
Where to begin...?! Tiggy is joined by Emily Selleck, senior writer for Motorsport. Austria delivered a show. They thank McLaren for letting their dri...
Is the F1 Movie Good? My Honest Thoughts
Tiggy's answering all your questions about the NYC premiere, the movie, whether it treats women fairly, and much more...
Thank you Marriott Bon...
Canadian Grand Prix Recap
What a race in Canada! Formula 1 returns with an incredible show. From the late-race McLaren incident and Mercedes' dominant double podium to Max and...
Wrist Watch, Race Bans & Canada: This Week in F1
Back with a shorter episode from my new LA setup! This week we’re talking Lance Stroll’s lingering wrist injury, Cadillac’s driver rumors, Max’s hypot...
Spanish Grand Prix Recap
Nine out of twenty-four races down... Is the FIA trolling Red Bull? Did Max do that on purpose? Why didn't Aston Martin have a reserve driver? What ab...
Lia Block: Live From Miami
Tiggy sat down with Lia Block in Miami to discuss all things Netflix and what a second season in F1 Academy means.
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Monaco Grand Prix Recap: Live From Monaco
Join Tiggy to break down all the was the Monaco Grand Prix IN PERSON! We dive into the experience and the racing –– everything from the Red Bull Energ...
Why McLaren’s New Livery Means More Than You Think feat. Chief Marketing Officer Lou McEwen
This week, Tiggy sits down with Lou McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, for a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s stunning new livery...
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap feat. BBC Journalists Holly Samos and Sarah Holt
F1's back in Europe and it feels so good! Imola, perhaps in its final year for some time, gave us a show that hopefully makes a case for its return......
Alpine's Nightmare Explained feat. Neha Sridhar
Well... a LOT has happened in the past week. Another Alpine Team Principal gone, an arrest, potential criminal allegations, a driver swap (but only fo...
Miami Grand Prix Recap: Live From Miami
What an incredible race weekend...! Tiggy walks through the in-person experience in Miami attending race events with Ferrari and Red Bull as well as t...
F1 Listener Mailbag feat. Fan Behavior Podcast
Tiggy is joined by Hannah and Zoe from Fan Behavior to answer all your burning F1 questions. Thoughts on the season so far? What's the women in motors...
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Recap feat. P1 with Matt and Tommy
Tiggy is joined by everyone's favorite duo Matt and Tommy of P1 to recap the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. We get into whether Max's penalty was justified...
Why is Circular Design the Future of F1? feat. Kim Wilson, Director of Sustainability at McLaren
I sat down with Kim Wilson, McLaren’s Director of Sustainability, to talk about the newly launched Circularity Handbook — a first-of-its-kind guide de...
Bahrain Grand Prix Recap + Saudi Grand Prix Preview feat. Marissa Tandon
Bahrain, in all its tech-issue riddled glory, gave us a lot to discuss! I'm joined by the wonderful Marissa Tandon to break down an action-packed race...
Japanese Grand Prix Recap + Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
Not the most thrilling race but what a perfect weekend from Max Verstappen! Plus, some incredible rookie performances, McLaren’s questionable strategy...
The Science of Sustainability in F1 feat. Dr. Cristiana Pace
Formula 1 has made big promises about sustainability, but how do those commitments turn into action? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cristiana Pa...
Designing Race Day feat. Arrow McLaren Race Engineer Kate Gundlach
As Women's History Month comes to a close, tune into my conversation with Kate Gundlach, one of the few women ever to hold a race engineer role at Arr...
Chinese Grand Prix Recap
This weekend gave us a lot to work with: Lewis takes his first win in red (in the sprint!), Oscar Piastri grabs his maiden pole and third career win,...
The Life of an F1 Journalist: Luke Smith on Journalism, Travel, and the Making of On the Grid
What’s it really like to cover Formula 1 from inside the paddock? In this episode, I sit down with The Athletic’s Luke Smith, one of the most respecte...
Australian Grand Prix Recap + Chinese Grand Prix Preview
Rain chaos down under! The first race of the season left us all a bit speechless... six DNFs, radio shenanigans, Papaya Rules coming back with a venge...
Pre-Season Testing Recap + Drive To Survive Review + Australian GP Preview
F1 is back—almost. In this episode, I'm breaking down everything from pre-season testing: who looked fast, who’s got work to do, and what actually mat...
The Science Behind Finding F1's First Female Driver feat. More Than Equal's Dr. Fran Longstaff and Drivers
Happy International Women's Day! How do we find and develop the first female Formula 1 driver of the modern era? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Fr...
The Making of Drive to Survive feat. Executive Producer James Gay-Rees
Ever wondered what really goes into making Drive to Survive? In this episode, I sit down with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees to talk about how the...
James Vowles: Live From London
Join me as I sit down in London with James Vowles to discuss all things Williams –– what the team principal role means to him, how Carlos and Alex REA...