The Downshift AU 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.
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F1’s New $83M Track Has One BIG Problem… (opens the original)
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🏁 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 circuit, 22 corners, the spectacular banked La Monumental , and more than 100,000 fans packed into Madrid. But when the lights went out, there was one fairly major problem: overtaking was almost impossible. In Episode 104 of The Downshift F1 Podcast , we review the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix and ask whether Madring is a brilliant circuit fo
F1’s Wild New Circuit Is Here! Madring Spanish GP Preview (opens the original)
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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 questions nobody can answer yet.🏁 Who will master the Madring first?🔥 Will the incredible La Monumental banked corner live up to the hype?⚡ Which teams will get their setup right quickest?🇪🇸 And can Fernando Alonso or Carlos Sainz deliver something special on home soil?In Episode 103 of The Downshift F1 Podcast, we preview the very first Formul
Antonelli’s Miracle, Ferrari’s Monza Nightmare | F1 2026 Italian GP Grand Prix Review (opens the original)
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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 one-two.In our full Monza F1 race review, Nathan, Lachy and Schwags break down Antonelli’s extraordinary drive through the field, Mercedes’ split strategy, George Russell’s missed opportunity and what the result means for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.We also discuss:🏆 Antonelli’s charge from P19 to victory🇮🇹 The first Italian dri
F1 2026 - Italian Grand Prix preview - Monza (opens the original)
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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 relevant? Schwags and KT take us through the preiew of the upcomign race with a focus on the technical aspects of the race with low downforce and the challenge of energy management and deployment on a track with 4 straight mode zones and the fear of Super Clipping returning. Its going to be a hot one with temps exceeding 30 degrees all weekend, w
F1 2026 - Zadvoort revew - 100th episode!!!! (opens the original)
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The DownShift team covers the thrilling Zanvoort race, analyzing key moments, driver performances, and strategic decisions that shaped the outcome. Perfect for F1 fans wanting in-depth insights into the race and season progress. Digging into race strategy and tire management at Zanvoort, Driver performances - Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, and Alonso. Impact of weather conditions on race outcomes, Team orders and race tactics in F1 and Championship standings and season outlook.
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