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June 27, 2025 51 mins

Join us to hear our thoughts on the F1 movie after spending decades as F1 fans. Hear what we like and what we don't!

00:00 Intro

00:46 Authenticity vs. Hollywood Elements

05:02 Visuals and Realism in F1 Footage

12:45 Commentary Vibe

14:52 Female Representation in the Film

17:48 Better F1 Intro Than Drive To Survive?

18:44 Fun References For F1 Die Hards

20:20 Overall Thoughts and Rating

22:13 SPOILER ZONE: Is The Plot Even Realistic?

28:52 SPOILER ZONE: Some Racing Flaws That Irked Us

33:08 SPOILER ZONE: Over Simplifying Car Upgrades?

34:38 SPOILER ZONE: Hamilton's Role as Co-Producer

38:58 SPOILER ZONE: Using Historical Footage For Realistic Backstory

45:16 Final Thoughts & Overall Impression

 

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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom, Chris & Stu discuss the weekly goings on in the word of Formula 1, review and preview races and offer up thoughts on all the F1 talking points. New episodes every Tuesday during the season!

 

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