Long time F1 fan, Kevin and I deep dive into the forces that keep F1 running—whether it's the FIA making the rules, Liberty Media Group shaping the spectacle, or the GPDA ensuring drivers’ voices are heard. We’ve looked at who holds the power, who enforces the rules, and how safety innovations have saved lives.

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Sources:

https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1010847/f1-hans-device/

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tech-tuesday-a-close-look-at-the-halo-and-how-it-saved-hamiltons-neck-in.68Ajvw12Xza2P3JvuXGRO3

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c78x03252mpo#:~:text=For%20international%2Dlevel%20drivers%2C%20a,fine%20and%20one%2Dmonth%20suspension.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Prix_Drivers%27_Association

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_Internationale_de_l%27Automobile

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_Group

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde_Agreement

Max vs Lewis at Monza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSwwZYDW94

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/14146905/f1-drivers-statement-swearing-verstappen-leclerc

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024/07/18/exclusive-getting-to-know-fia-f1-race-starter-rebecca-lee/

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-stewards-who-are-they-what-do-they-do-how-are-they-chosen-6500572/6500572/

Jumping the start 1999 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH3yOAnPJwg

My sister Bharati has been an unwilling participant in my F1 obsession all of last year—so naturally, she’s my first guest! We break down the basics: Why is it called Formula 1? What makes a championship? Who are all these people? And what makes these cars so special? By the end, maybe (just maybe) I’ve convinced a new fan!

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Sources:

https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-why-formula-1-called-formula-1-understanding-meaning-behind-name-of-the-series

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/why-is-it-called-formula-1-and-12-other-questions-about-the-championships.1GHeel6u4jga6hMpX2eFs1

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/drivers-teams-cars-circuits-and-more-everything-you-need-to-know-about.7iQfL3Rivf1comzdqV5jwc

https://rtrsports.com/en/blog/why-formula-1-is-called-formula-1-discovering-its-origins/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Formula_One

https://racingnews365.com/f1-points-system

https://racingnews365.com/verstappen-must-pay-fia-unprecedented-amount-for-new-f1-super-licence

https://medium.com/@arthurmaga/the-aerodynamics-of-formula-1-a-physicist-view-8946f94af35f#:~:text=Formula%201%20wings%20are%20constructed,maximize%20downforce%2C%20including%20the%20driver.

Welcome to F101 with Friends, the podcast that breaks down Formula 1 like your favorite 101 course—but way more fun! Whether you’re fresh off Drive to Survive, a casual fan, or someone who just wants to keep up with the chaos, we’ve got you covered.

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My name is Nisha - a newbie F1 girlie who is desperate to make more friends so I can talk about the sport ALL the time.

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