EP 149 - Baptism By Fire

We're headed back to Miami! John & Cory chat about Lando's "bounce back". They also discuss special livery reveals & Ferrari's delayed upgrade schedule; as well as new details surrounding Max's exit clause. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/77qd6V4yalk John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1file

Oscar Piastri takes the championship lead in Jeddah! John & Cory chat about Lando's massive slip up. They also discuss Verstappen's impressive form as well as the mixed results from Ferrari. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/77qd6V4yalk John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Oscar Piastri aka THE TRUTH gets McLaren's 1st win in Bahrain! John & Cory chat about all the broadcast troubles at Sakir. They also discuss Piastri's hype train, Hamilton's return to form, as well as yet another storm brewing over Red Bull. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/77qd6V4yalk John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Yuki makes his Red Bull Debut at Suzuka! John & Cory chat about a McLaren's missed opportunity. They also discuss Alpine's driver situation, Ferrari's rough road ahead, as well as the Grand Prix itself. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson at Red Bull! John & Cory chat about Red Bull's wild choice to swap drivers after only 2 race weekends. They also discuss how this decision effects Verstappen, as well as the impact it may have on Sergio's Perez's future in F1. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Lewis Hamilton gets his 1st win with Ferrari! John & Cory chat about Ferrari's massive win on Saturday, and utter defeat on Sunday. They also discuss what Eddie Jordan meant to F1, the possible return of V10 engines, as well as Red Bull's latest crisis. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Chaos rains supreme in Melbourne! John & Cory chat about the action packed 2025 season opener. They discuss Hadjar's brutal debut, Kimi's astounding recovery drive, Piastri's refusal to give up, and the return of Scuderia Pagliacci. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

It's Race Week Again... 2025 style! John & Cory chat about Drive To Survive Season 7. They also discuss Piastri's new contract, Newey's challenges at Aston Martin, Cadillac's official announcement, as well as some hopes for the 2025 season. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Pre Season Testing is done and dusted! John & Cory chat about "F175 at the O2", they also discuss new regulations for 2025. They also fawn over Lewis Hamilton's Scuderia Ferarri debut, of course. Watch Cory's Short Film: https://youtu.be/hDRCcAaMMFM?si=vov8oxcv7iJPdlQ6 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files

Well... The FIA is FIA'ing again. John & Cory chat about Johnny Herbert's firing and its ramifications. They also discuss Hamilton's performance at the Pirelli tire test in Barcelona as well as Audi/Sauber's monumental long-term commitment to F1. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtMxxq7Gxjc John's info: https://blackboxinfinite.com/ Cory's info: https://corypwillis.com/ The F1 Files on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thef1files