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The Downshift AU F1 Podcast
It's lights out, drop the clutch and lets get RACING!!! Join Huppy, Lachy, Schwags and KT, four Aussie mates passionate about motorsports as they talk all Formula One leading into each race and reviewing the thrills, spills and drama following. Join the statistician, the straight man, the joker and the newbie (you can decide who's who) for tongue in cheek banter as we reflect on the events, the personalities and the moments that make us go ooh and ah, and sometimes wake the house in the middle…
Episodes
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastFour Drivers, 16 Points: The Fight for Second Comes to Interlagos | São Paulo GP Preview
The title's done, but the fight for second is the closest it's been all year: four drivers covered by 16 points, with 100 still on the table. 🏁 Max Verstappen…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastKimi Antonelli Is World Champion! Youngest Ever at 20 | Mexico City GP Review
Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 Formula One world champion. 🏆 At 20 years and 68 days he's the youngest champion in F1 history, more than three years younger than…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastP9 for the Crown: Can Kimi Antonelli To Make History in Mexico? | Mexico City GP Preview
Ninth place. That's all Kimi Antonelli needs in Mexico City to become the youngest world champion in Formula One history, at 20 years and 68 days, more than…
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Kimi Wins Austin But Has to Wait | US Grand Prix Review (Ep 113)
Pole, a 13-second win, number nine for the season... and Kimi still has to wait. 🏁 On episode 113 of The Downshift, KT, Huppy and Schwags (Lachy is still crook…
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Can Kimi Antonelli Clinch the F1 Title in Austin? | US Grand Prix Preview (Ep 112)
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the stakes. 🤠🏁 On episode 112 of The Downshift, KT, Huppy and Schwags (Lachy is still down with man flu) preview the…
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F1 : Who's Locked In for 2027? | Camara to HAAS | The Downshift Paddock
No race last weekend, but the paddock never sleeps. 🏎️ On episode 111 of The Downshift, KT, Huppy and Schwags (Lachy is out with man flu) run through F1's late…
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Red Bull’s Singapore Masterclass & McLaren’s Drama | Singapore GP Review
Two McLarens, one gap, zero excuses. 🇸🇬 On episode 110 of The Downshift, Huppy, KT, Lachy and Schwags review a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Lando…
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Singapore GP Preview: Kimi's Title Chance, Max's Missing Trophy
Under 1,600 floodlights and through 19 corners of concrete and sweat, F1's original night race faces something new: its first ever sprint. 🇸🇬 On episode 109 of…
The Downshift AU F1 Podcast185 Overtakes, Cars Stopping & Russell's Heartbreak 💔 Sepang Review
A tropical deluge, a formation lap where the cars simply stopped, slicks vs inters, and a field turned upside down 🌧️ Through it all, Max Verstappen took pole…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1's WILDCARD Race of 2026? Sepang Is Back After 9 Years
Nine years ago, a 20-year-old Max Verstappen won what we thought was F1's last race at Sepang. Now F1 is back in Malaysia… to run the Bahrain Grand Prix 🤯 With…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastMr Saturday Strikes Back🏆George Russell Wins Baku by 0.196s! 😱
George Russell reclaims his Mr Saturday title in Baku 🏆 Pole by a massive 0.83s (the biggest gap in about a decade), leading every lap, then hanging on by just…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastBAKU IS BACK! 🏁 2.2KM FLAT-OUT, 7 METRES OF CHAOS & A CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE!
The DownShift is heading to Baku — and this one could get seriously interesting! 🇦🇿🏁 Episode 105 previews the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where a 2.2km flat-out…
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F1’s New $83M Track Has One BIG Problem…
🏁 The first-ever F1 race at Madring is in the books… but did Formula 1’s spectacular new Madrid circuit actually deliver? The hype was enormous. A brand-new…
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F1’s Wild New Circuit Is Here! Madring Spanish GP Preview
Formula 1 heads into the unknown this weekend as the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix arrives at the brand-new Madring circuit in Madrid — and there are plenty of…
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Antonelli’s Miracle, Ferrari’s Monza Nightmare | F1 2026 Italian GP Grand Prix Review
Kimi Antonelli produced an unforgettable comeback at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, charging from 19th on the grid to win at Monza and lead a remarkable Mercedes…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Italian Grand Prix preview - Monza
Next on the F1 calendar is the Italian Grand Prix at the Temple of Speed, Monza. Although with the current regulations could this nickname no longer be…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Zadvoort revew - 100th episode!!!!
The DownShift team covers the thrilling Zanvoort race, analyzing key moments, driver performances, and strategic decisions that shaped the outcome. Perfect for…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastSPECIAL - Max signs to 2030 and Zandvoort Driver updates
BREAKING NEWS as Red Bull racing announces that Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension till 2030 ahead of the Zandvoort Grand prix. Other news as Isack…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Zandvoort preview
Join us as we discuss the upcoming Formula One race at Zanvoort, team strategies, driver market news, and predictions for the race outcome. Perfect for F1 fans…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Midseason Scorecard - The TOP half of the grid
6 down and 5 to go - The DownShift team turn their attention to the top half of the grid, Racing Bulls through to Championship leaders Mercedes.Is anyone safe…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Midseason Scorecard - The bottom half of the grid
The Downshift team grades the bottom half of the F1 grid at the halfway point of the season, discussing team performances, driver performances, and prospects…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Hungarian Grand Prix Review - Blue Flags, Penatlies and Lucky Hat DOMINANCE!!!
The DownShift Team review the Hungarian Grand Prix, analyze qualifying chaos, race strategies, and team performances, and discuss upcoming races and…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Hungarian Grand Prix preview
In this episode, we preview the Hungarian Grand Prix, discussing track specifics, strategies, driver predictions, and the impact of recent upgrades. Perfect…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastBelgian Grand Prix: Race of the Season as the Title Fight Heats Up
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa never fails to deliver excitement, and this year's race was no exception. From Antonelli's impressive lights-to-flag victory to…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastBelgium F1 Grand Prix Preview - Can Ferrari Beat Merc?
Join us as we analyze the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, discussing track specifics, weather predictions, driver performances, and team strategies…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Silverstone review - LeClerc WINS
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone was packed with drama! The British Grand Prix at Silverstone never fails to deliver excitement, and this year was no…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Silverstone Showdown: Track, Drivers, and Predictions
Join us as we preview the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone, discussing track dynamics, driver performances, team upgrades, and rumors swirling around…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Austrian GP Review as Russell Lifts, Poles and Wins at the Red Bull Ring
In this episode, we review the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, analyzing qualifying strategies, race dynamics, and driver performances. We also discuss team…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastAustrian Grand Prix Preview: Insights and Predictions for the Upcoming Race
As the excitement builds for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the championship standings…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Barcelona Catalunya review - Historic Race for Hamilton, Britain and Ferrari
In this episode, we dive deep into the highlights and takeaways from the recent Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. With the excitement of the race still fresh in…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Barcelona Catalunya Grand Prix Preview - Contending for the Midfield
Schwags and KT dive into the preview of the 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Grand Prix, covering track details, weather, driver predictions, and race strategies…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Monaco Review - The DELAMINATION edition
This episode reviews the Monaco Grand Prix, highlighting chaos, drama, penalties, and championship implications. Schwags and KT hold down the fort as Lachy &…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Monaco preview - Who's got the biggest brass balls
In-depth preview of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, covering circuit details, format changes, weather forecasts, team strategies, driver performances, and the…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Oh, oh, oh Canada
This episode features an in-depth review of the Canadian Grand Prix, covering race highlights, team performances, technical issues, and predictions for the…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastOh Canada - Let's take it to the Wall, of Champions
Join us as we preview the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, discussing Max Verstappen's future, race predictions, weather forecasts, and the…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 The DownShift Miami Grand Prix review
As round 5 brings us the 3rd race of the seaon bring changes to the regulations all teams bring upgrades to the Miami Grand Prix. With a chaotic start we saw…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 Miami Oreview - Bring on miami beaches!!!
After a massive 5 week break the team are back and excited for the 2026 Formula One restart!!!! As Formula 1 heads State side for the 4th round of the 2026…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Spring Break
With the recent upheavals in Formula One, including schedule changes, technical regulation updates, and team leadership shifts. The team analyze the impact of…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Suzuka Grand Prix Review
The DownShift team review of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, analyzing practice, qualifying, and race highlights. Covering 2026 Japanese Grand Prix highlights…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Preview and F1 Team Principal Shake-ups
In this episode of The Downshift, we dive into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, celebrate an Oscar win for the F1 movie, and…
The Downshift AU F1 Podcast2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix - Young Drivers, Mercedes Dominance and Ferrari’s team battle
Kimi Antonelli’s first Grand Prix win as the team cover the Chinese Grand Prix, analyzing race strategies, team performances, driver highlights, and the impact…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 China GP Preview
This episode previews the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, exploring the impact of the 2026 regulations, track specifics, overtaking strategies, and predictions…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 Australian GP Review
The team review the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, exploring the new F1 regulations, team performances, technical challenges, and race strategies. The hosts share…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Australian GP Preview & Drive to Survive
With the lanch of Season 8 of Drive to Survive, Netflix disappointed The DownShift team with its lack of depth and character development compared to previous…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastThe 2026 F1 Season: Key Updates and Predictions
Latest update on FIA regulations, qualifying changes, and driver predictions for the 2026 Formula 1 season. As we gear up for the 2026 Formula 1 season, there…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastFerrari Flips the Competition
In this episode of The Downshift, the hosts reflect on the recent pre-season testing in Bahrain, discussing the performance of various teams and drivers…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 Papaya, Racing Green and Bahrain Testing
In this episode of the Downshift podcast, the hosts discuss the recent livery reveals of McLaren and Aston Martin, share insights from the first official…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Signings, shakedowns, and Super Bowl Suprises
The DownShift team discuss the recent Barcelona shakedown, team preparations for the upcoming Bahrain test days, and the significance of Cadillac's entry into…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2026 - Shakedown
As most teams wrap up their first on-track testing for 2026, one thing is crystal clear: reliability is king this season. The Barcelona Shakedown revealed…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 - More reveals and the start of Shakedown
In this episode, the DownShift Team discuss the recent livery reveals from the last week from Toyota Gazoo Racing Haas, Audi, Mercedes, Ferrari, Alpine and…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastRevving Up for 2026: The DownShift Podcast Kicks Off the New Formula One Season
Welcome back to The DownShift! As we gear up for an exhilarating 2026 Formula One season, join us as we delve into the latest developments, team changes, and…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 Wrapping up the 2025 Season
As the lights go out on the 2025 Formula One season, the hosts of The Downshift podcast come together to reflect on an exhilarating year of racing…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 Champion Crowned Abu Dhabi Review
The thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Formula One season, highlighting the final race in Abu Dhabi where Lando Norris was crowned World Drivers Champion…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastThe DownShift F1 2025 Abu Dhabi Preview - NORRIS | VERSTAPPEN | PIASTRI - The Duel in the Dessert
The DownShift team preview the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, discussing the track dynamics, overtaking opportunities, and reflecting on the chaotic events of the…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 - Qatar Review - Verstappen's win, McLaren mishap puts title on a knife-edge!
The DownShift team review the Qatar Grand Prix that saw Oscar Piastri return to form, almost dominating the entire weekend if it wasn't for a major strategic…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 - Qatar Preview - Three-Way Drivers battle heats up for cool desert nights after McLaren DSQ
The DownShift team preview the Qatar Grand Prix, with the newly added Cockpit Driver Through discussing the unique challenges of the track, tire strategies…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 - Las Vegas Review - Bright Lights, Fireworks and Plank Wear
The DownShift team review the Las Vegas Grand Prix, discussing the impact of weather conditions, the use of wet tires, and the strategic decisions made during…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 - VegasBaby - Audi Livery Preview, Toto Cashes in, Vegas Drive Through and Bold Predictions!
In this episode of The Downshift, the team preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix, discussing the latest developments in Formula 1, including Audi's livery reveal…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 - Sao Paulo GP Review - Rookies shine, Max recovers and Norris takes the Championship
The DownShift team review the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, highlighting Kimi Antonelli's impressive performance, Max Verstappen's remarkable comeback from P19 to P3…
The Downshift AU F1 PodcastF1 2025 Sao Paulo GP Preview
The Downshift team preview 2025 San Paulo Grand Prix, the anticipated excitement surrounding the event, the drivers' championship, and predictions for the…