The Blue Flag Podcast

Welcome back to TBFP!!! The crew tumbles in  from the summer break with more news and observations from Hungary and Belgium!  On this episode, we say goodbye to not only a team principle, but most of the Alpine pit wall! Breno prattles on about his favorite topic, the cost cap. Sara tells us who might be making their way to the paddock to rescue Alpine.  As an attempt to distance himself, Breno comes out against Sara's latest radio takedown! Finally, in a BFP first, Sara allies herself with none other than Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolf!!!We're half way through the season, and the wheels are already coming off.  Will a resurgent McLaren help save this season? Will Ferrari keep messing up their strategy? Has Mercedes gotten their groove back? This and much more on another thrilling installment of The Blue Flag Podcast!  The Blue Flagopedia:Alpine announce new brand CEO as Laurent Rossi moved to ‘special projects’Why Renault's F1 team is so badly brokenMattia Binotto To Replace Otmar F1 legend Prost sounds off on AlpineThe FIA are not leaving any stone unturned in the latest budget cap drama  Horner says team were 'several million' below F1 cost capF1 calls for sporting sanctions for budget cap breachesWilliams’s Formula 1 recovery plan was rebuffed by rival team bossesThe hidden cost F1 teams are trying to increase to stay competitiveF1 infrastructure debate ramps up as teams seek to level playing fieldKeeping tabs on every bit of F1 drama this silly seasonAlex Albon reportedly turned down an offer to rejoin the Red BullLewis Hamilton Receives Offer From Ferrari For 2024 SeasonArrow McLaren file lawsuits against Alex PalouFollow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The crew is back again  with a look back at fours races in one episode! In a quadruple decker episode comprising of the Spain, Canadian, Austrian, and the Great Britain Grands Prix, Breno and Sara take turns reviewing the grid and how each team has faired throughout the season.  They go through the highs of the McLaren resurgence in Silverstone and the lows of an epic FIA meltdown in Austria. Will Sara give Sainz a break and set her targets on a new victim? Will Breno apologize to Andreas Stella for McLaren's surprising turn around?  Has Breno converted Sara to his side on the cost cap debate? Will anyone beat Red Bull this season? Find out on a massive episode of TBFP!!!Follow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

And for those of you who thought we had left, we never left...this is just a late news episode.There's nothing that can bring TBFP crew back quicker than news that Daniel Ricciardo returns to the grid! And take the wind from their sails when they learn it's with the 10th place Constructors team.On this episode, the crew discusses next steps not only for Ricciardo but the rumors about Albon and Norris.  Meanwhile, the stars are out with Ryan Reynolds investing in Alpine and Brad Pitt filming at Silverstone.In other motorsports, Sara cheers on the last Ferrari winner, the Italian Jesus,  Breno breaks down the Gentleman of F1's latest ride, and they both applaud the skillful, hilarious, and dangerous entertainment Indy has been providing.  So let's get our Will Power merchandise ordered because it's time for a news packed episode!Daniel Ricciardo takes Nick de Vries's place at Alpha TauriAlbon is rumored to be in talks with Red BullAlbon is rumored to be in talks with FerrariNorris is rumored to be in talks with FerrariStars invest in AlpineBrad Pitt and film crew were at SilverstoneHitech has applied to be an F1 team in 2026Pirelli and Bridgestone move on in bid for 2026 and 2027 F1 tire contractMarko won't let Max on the Green HellHamilton suggests ban on early F1 car development workDilano van 't Hoff: 18-year-old Formula Regional driver dies after accident at Spa-FrancorchampsAntonio Giovinazzi wins Le MansGarage 56Follow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

For the 69th (Nice!) time the F1 world turns its gaze back to the principality for the most prestigious event, the most iconic track, and the crown jewel of F1 - The Monaco Grand Prix!  Yeah... but why so many street courses?!The BFP crew is at it again with their no holds barred coverage! Except this this time Breno is more interested on Saturday than the race on Sunday. Sara does a dissection of Sainz's race while putting an end to Stroll's career. The crew opine on what could've been if Alonso had pitted for inters, and also decide to talk a little Indy 500!So strap down that Ferrari F40 to your biggest yacht because the Monaco Grand Prix recap is here!The Blue Flagopedia:Hamilton to Ferrari?The daily mail reported a deal of £ 40 MHamilton has insisted he will continue at MercedesToto suggested that the rumors were fakeAnother McLaren poachingNew LiveriesLeclerc's new memeHorses growl...?Albon talks about blue flagsAlonso would be the best housewife because he produces himselfFollow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Welcome back to TBFP, gang! On this episode of the pod, the crew will attempt to cover 3 races and over a month's worth of news!As Helmut Marko and Stefano Domenicali try to out do each other with outrageous quotes, the BFP crew look again to Alonso radios to get through the season. George Russell chimes in with a sweet radio of his own.   The crew untangles the mess at Albert Park, and Sara comes very close to giving the FIA a passing grade!Then conspiracy theories fly in Azerbaijan as Checo proves he is king of the streets... That is, until he takes a trip to Miami (Gardens).  Tune is as a couple of bad boys and girls turned good  recap all the action!!!Blue Flagopedia:James Key left McLarenStefano Domenicali doesn't want practiceStefano Domenicali says  the series could hold 32 grands prixFIA clamps down on F1 team pitwall fence celebrationsF1 drivers subject to track walk “bike ban”Honda and Aston MartinNew Tire to be Introduced at SilverstoneDaniel Ricciardo gets a seat fitting and the internet blows up!Follow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The second race of the season is over, and it seems like the BFP crew has no hope for a battle at the front of the grid this year.  Will a challenger rise to the occasion and save this season? Breno believes it will be Alonso, while Sara hopes (prays!) for anyone else to make a charge. On this episode, the crew check in on our friends at the Mercedes garage and how they are coping with not winning everything.  Breno delights in the behind the scenes drama of the "crisis meeting" and letter to fans from Mercedes while completely avoiding  any mention the season McLaren is having.  Sara, once again, dismantles the FIA with pure facts and reason.   And the crew give some minor praise to Ferrari.All this and much more! So let's strap in and make an explicit verbal agreement to listen  because it's the recap of the Saudi Arabian GP!!!Blue Flagopedia:Angela Cullen and Lewis splitAngela talks about the moveMercedes issue a letter to fansMercedes has a crisis meetingThai FieriIndy attempts to shade F1Marcus Ericsson on Alonso penaltyMcLaren issues an apology to fansFollow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

We're back for the 2023 season opener! New liveries, new faces, new ...well, everyone is about where they were as of last season, so no new upsets...besides Aston Martin!On this episode, Sara was right (yet again!) as we learn of the news of Ben Sulayem stepping back from his involvement with F1.  But what does this mean for Andretti/Cadillac (yes, that Cadillac!) entering F1? Meanwhile, Breno tries to steer every conversation away from McLaren's performance and the crew hail Bottas 8.0!They talk about the "evolution" of the 2023 cars and the uprise of Aston.  If it wasn't for Alonso, this race would have been pretty dull and while  Breno is here for Alonso at the top of the pack again, Sara is going to need some convincing.  And maybe a Peloton.So let's don our new Alfa Romeo gear and get ready for another race under the lights!Bye bye!The Blue Flagopedia:Jennie Gow's message on the Checkered Flag podcastRenault supplies engines for Andretti/CadillacPotential $600 million buy in for Andretti to enter F1Rumors of Alpha Tauri saleSulayem steps back from F1Gasly's Instagram commentStroll bike injuriesToto's favorite porn starPiastri narrowly avoids StrollFollow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

 Blue Flaggers and Blue Flaggettes, its time for the Second Annual Blue Flag Awards Extravaganza! All the votes are in, and The Committee has come up with fool proof way to ensure no controversy with this year's selections. Let's hope for our sake that the FIA model of leadership that The Committee based their changes on was a good one! Many were selected but only a few will win. Will Red Bull clean up every category? Will there be justice for Ferrari? Who will take home the gold? (Is the award made out of gold?) Who let Ben Sulayem in?! Its all ahead so lets get our tuxes and designer dresses on because its The Blue Flag Awards Extravaganza! The Blue Flagopedia (your winners):Ferrari Season ReviewGeorge Russell Season ReviewAlpine Season ReviewSilverstone 2022Charles Leclerc Season ReviewOcon Takes Subway PiastrophyLeclerc Chokes on DrinkRussell Checks on ZhouRussell Ruins Everyone's DayRussell Gets Cropped OutLiked By Pierre GaslyFerrari StrategyVerstappen Wins TitleKmag Gets PoleFollow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

A very belated season's greetings to all! The BFP crew is back again to pontificate on all the goings-on in the Formula 1 world for the past few weeks! And with all the craziness of a second silly season, can you blame them?!On this episode, the crew reaches back into their memory banks to the anticlimactic ending of the season, and do recap of the Abu Dhabi grand prix.  Sara takes us through the ins and outs of the team principal silly season as Breno points out that the death knell had already sounded on Mattia's career.  Sara continues with her weird praising(?) of Charles Leclerc's recent performances, and unearths some epic audio!  Breno laments the lack of celebration for what could've been Ricciardo's last race, and forgets to put Zhou in his second half of the season top five! The  crew also gives a very special BFP goodbye to one of F1's greats! All this and more!So lets get out our party hats and raise that champagne glass one more time because the recap of the end of the season is here!!!The Blue Flagopedia:Sergio Perez welcomes Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull returnDaniel Ricciardo shares reason for snubbing Lewis Hamilton back-up role at MercedesToto Wolff is hopeful of Mick Schumacher being given an opportunity at an F1 teamMick Schumacher on F1’s lack of patienceTeam principal silly seasonWolff's criticism of Binotto Chadwick signed to Andretti for Indy Lights SeriesF1 drivers go out to dinnerImages from the dinnerFake bill goes viralNyck De Vries taken to the Aplha Tauri garageSummary of the FIA Prize Giving CeremonyWeird interaction between Horner and Ben SulayemFIA montage for the 2022 season (starts at 1:41:29)Follow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Alright, kids! The BFP crew was totally gobsmaked  by the events of the Sao Paulo GP (don't say Brazilian GP) that this pod took extra long to come out... Well, it was more like, Breno got so into the world cup and the holidays that we had an extra long wait to get it done.  But good things come to those who wait. Unless, you're Leclerc waiting to get your tires on in the pit lane. On this banger of an episode,  TBFP crew  discusses the rumors of a shake up at Ferrari, Ricciardo's possible new home, the return of an old (and I mean old) friend,  Mick's possible future, and the Checo Max controversy.  Sara gives Binotto a new moniker, berates Verstappen, type casts George Russell, attempts to speak Portuguese, and unveils her driver hiring strategy of "the heir and the spare."  Breno applies for financial aid for his enchante addiction, misinterprets the Tsunoda unlapping incident, and forgets how the FIA issues garage assignments in the pit lane.Lets buckle up because this is a doozy of an episode! Bom dia and obrigado because its the Sao Paulo GP race recap!!!!!The Blue Flagopedia:Enzo Fittipaldi joins Red Bull programme for Carlin F2 moveMcLaren suffers 2023 development setbackMattia out at the end of season?Jennie Gow's tweetLa Gazzetta articleSchmidt from AMuS breaking Ricciardo newsMick to be announced as Mercedes Reserve driverToto Wolff on Schumacher nameNico Hulkenberg set to be announced at HAASF1 garage assignmentsVerstappen Ocon crash in Brazil 2018Verstappen Hamilton crash Brazil 2022Checo post race interviewFollow us on on our socials:https://twitter.com/BlueFlagPodF1https://theblueflagpodcast.buzzsprout.com/