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The Downshift Podcast: Formula 1 talk from Melbourne
Four mates reviewing every Grand Prix, previewing the next one, and arguing about all of it. F1, general motorsport and good banter.
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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 United States Grand…
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 silly season…
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 Norris sent it on…
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…
185 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 and his first win…
About the Show
The Downshift Podcast is a laid-back show focused on Formula 1 and other motorsports — just four friends in Melbourne getting together on a Monday night to talk racing.
Expect race previews, race reviews, hot takes, dumb jokes, and the occasional moment of actual insight.