The Fast and the Curious

The Fast and the Curious

Join Greg James, sports presenter Betty Glover, F1 broadcaster – and lifelong fanatic – Christian Hewgill and a rolling cast of drivers and characters from across the grid to take you inside the fascinating world of Formula 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 5, 2025 45 mins

Betty and Christian break down a sublime Singapore Grand Prix.


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They of course discuss in-depth the turn 3 move by Lando Norris that, let's just say, Oscar Piastri was not a fan of, react to your F1-related pets, and Christian keeps getting phone calls from someone on the hunt for a job...


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F1-turned IndyCar presenter Will Buxton joins Betty and Christian to look ahead to the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix.


There's plenty to unpack ahead of this weekend. Could Charles Leclerc's really be looking for a move? Max Verstappen is not only completing side quests at the Nordschleife, but also bringing himself back into the title mix, and McLaren have their second opportunity to wrap up the Constructors' Championship... But wil...

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Have you got your breath back yet? Greg James and Christian Hewgill have, just. They’re here to debrief a pretty mad weekend in Azerbaijan. And spoilers follow!


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It wasn’t just qualifying that was crazy. The race threw up plenty of drama. Greg and Christian ask what on earth happened to Oscar - and should Lando have done more? 


Max is just ridiculously good, so we talk about that. AND SAINZ IS A SUPERSTAR. There’s ...

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar pops by for his first ever interview on The Fast And The Curious. You don't want to miss this one!


Betty and Christian are joined by Isack ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. During some yoghurt eating, the star rookie shed some light on his other sporting hobbies such as martial arts, but definitely not golf it turns out. Oh, and of course, he'll be answering some of your questions too.


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Christian sits down with F1 Academy driver Lia Block. Fresh off the back of her first podium in Zandvoort, she gives an exclusive insight into what goes through someone's head when they are navigating the process of a podium celebration. Who would have thought you need to factor in not getting champagne on your race suit if you still have another race that weekend?


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Christian is joined by Nicola Hume from Midweek F1 & Talking Bulls to debrief the Italian Grand Prix.


**SPOILERS FOLLOW**


Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to take victory in F1's fastest ever Grand Prix. The Temple of Speed lived up to its name as the Dutchman retook first place from Lando Norris in the early stages of the race and slowly disappeared down the road.


McLaren couldn't keep up with the Red Bull, and gav...

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Bring on the another race! The whole squad is back together for a look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix.

 

Questions linger over whether Ferrari can turn around their double DNF last time round into a statement at their home race, Betty wonders whether Oscar Piastri will change his approach given his championship advantage, and Christian is beginning to worry about Lewis. It’s a prospect none of us want to face…

 

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F1 is back and it did not disappoint! A surprise podium for one young superstar, a disaster for Ferrari and has this race decided this years World Driver's Championship with 9 races to go? Betty Glover is joined by Alex Brundle for this week's Dutch Grand Prix debrief.


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Betty and Christian are back from the summer break and it’s a busy one! We’ve got reaction to the return of Perez & Bottas. So is bringing back the old boys a good idea? And how has Christian been causing trouble? We’ve got F1 Break bingo, a chat about Hamilton’s hopes, a preview of the Dutch GP - and a driver! Lia Block is on for a quick chat ahead of F1 Academy’s return this weekend. 


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Christian Hewgill and F1 commentator Alex Jaques debrief a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix.


***SPOILERS FOLLOW***


Surely it can’t be a one stop? Can it? Well it turns out, it can!


Lando wins in Hungary but could Oscar have won it? Should Leclerc have won it? Is Lewis Hamilton ACTUALLY useless? (Spoiler. We don’t think so.) And is it all doom and gloom at Ferrari? Plus the rookie impressing us all and Radio Radar becomes Rad...

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Betty is back! And so is Christian to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. This one feels a little chaotic. We’ve got chat about all the latest F1 news including Max (seemingly) staying at Red Bull. Plus we answer your questions, which takes quite a rogue turn. Plus how is your knowledge of Hungary’s only ever F1 driver? Christian has a new game for Betty which he is considerably more excited about than she is.


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Christian Hewgill is joined by Molly Hudson, Motorsport writer at The Times, to debrief the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. 


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There was rain. And there was a long old wait. But we got some action eventually! 


Oscar Piastri extended his title lead with a crucial pass after the race restart. Lewis Hamilton’s still got it. And the midfield battle in the constructors hots up!


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We are joined by podcasting royalty and one of the few people in the world to appear in more podcasts than Christian Hewgill and Greg James. Yes it’s Matt Gallagher, the Matt part of Matt and Tommy. Matt joins Christian to not only see how an inferior F1 podcast operates, but also preview the Belgian Grand Prix. We talk Horner’s sacking, Max to Merc rumours, the title battle and rise and rise of Matt and Tommy’s F1 content creation...

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Betty Glover, Christian Hewgill and Will Buxton (by the pool in Florida once he’s woken up) react to the major breaking F1 news. After 20 years Christian Horner has been sacked as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. So what comes next for Red Bull? What’s happened? And what does thus mean for a certain Max Verstappen?


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There was rain, there was fast and frantic over-taking, there was controversy and there were surprises. The 2025 British Grand Prix had it all.


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Betty and Christian debrief an emotional British GP. Lando takes his first ever home win, Oscar fumes as he’s denied by a penalty. And Hulk FINALLY has his podium. The gang give their take on whether Oscar’s penalty was fair. How was Hamilton’s first home race ...

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We bring The Fast & The Curious to one of our favourite places on earth; the mains stage at Silverstone.


There we're joined by Ollie Bearman to discuss his first British Grand Prix weekend as a full time F1 driver, his love of Taylor Swift and meeting the Prime Minister. We also get his dad involved in the chat before security escort Ollie off the stage for "crimes" he previously admitted to on the podcast with his sidekick...

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We’re back with Part 2 of our crossover with the wonderful people at Williams Racing. Betty and Christian are on stage hosting their 2025 London fanzone and Alex Albon has dropped by! There’s all the usual Albon TFATC chaos including an exclusive insight in to his washing habits. Plus we send Christian back in to the crowd to put their questions to Alex. Anything could happen!


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The Fast And The Curious has teamed up with Williams’ racing to host a special live episode of the pod from the Williams Fan Zone in London! Betty and Christian are joined on stage at Piccadilly Circus by Williams Team Principal James Vowles and 2009 World Champion and Williams ambassador Jenson Button! Expect chaos as we dive in to the crowd to put out audience questions to James and Jenson. And come right back here for very soon ...

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Betty Glover and Christian Hewgill debrief all the drama from the Styrian sunshine as the Austrian Grand Prix throws up another fantastic race. 



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Just how impressive was Lando’s win? Where does this leave the title battle. What are Red Bull going to do about the second seat - and sensational Sauber!


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Not a bad lineup right? James Vowles talks to Christian about his new Williams contract and answers your absolutely mad questions. Plus pod favourite and championship leader Oscar Piastri is back. Get ready meme fans, a previous appearance on the show is about to come back to haunt him!


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