Interview | F1 Academy star Lia Block on her first podium!

Christian sits down with F1 Academy driver Lia Block. Fresh off the back of her first podium in Zandvoort, she gives an exclusive insight into what goes through someone's head when they are navigating the process of a podium celebration. Who would have thought you need to factor in not getting champagne on your race suit if you still have another race that weekend?She'll also be answering your listener questions, such as...What's it like having James Vowles as a boss?When will we see another female F1 driver?and..what are her racing plans for next year?Let Gullivers Travel take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Follow this link to get started: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1/packages/abu-dhabi-grand-prix?utm_source=The+Fast+and+the+Curious&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Abu+Dhabi+Grand+Prix Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon… YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian is joined by Nicola Hume from Midweek F1 & Talking Bulls to debrief the Italian Grand Prix.**SPOILERS FOLLOW**Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to take victory in F1's fastest ever Grand Prix. The Temple of Speed lived up to its name as the Dutchman retook first place from Lando Norris in the early stages of the race and slowly disappeared down the road.McLaren couldn't keep up with the Red Bull, and gave us one of the big race talking points: were they right to swap Oscar and Lando's positions after Lando was undercut with a slow pit stop?Check out Nicola's podcast Midweek F1:@midweekf1 on Instagram@midweekf1pod on Twitter@midweekf1pod on TikTokLater on in the week, we will be joined by F1 Academy and Williams Development Driver Lia Block.Let Gullivers Travel take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Follow this link to get started: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1/packages/abu-dhabi-grand-prix?utm_source=The+Fast+and+the+Curious&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Abu+Dhabi+Grand+Prix Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon… YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bring on the another race! The whole squad is back together for a look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix. Questions linger over whether Ferrari can turn around their double DNF last time round into a statement at their home race, Betty wonders whether Oscar Piastri will change his approach given his championship advantage, and Christian is beginning to worry about Lewis. It’s a prospect none of us want to face… Let Gullivers Travel take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Follow this link to get started: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1/packages/abu-dhabi-grand-prix?utm_source=The+Fast+and+the+Curious&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Abu+Dhabi+Grand+Prix Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon… YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 is back and it did not disappoint! A surprise podium for one young superstar, a disaster for Ferrari and has this race decided this years World Driver's Championship with 9 races to go? Betty Glover is joined by Alex Brundle for this week's Dutch Grand Prix debrief. This episode is sponsored by F1 Exhibition Amsterdam. Follow this link to get your tickets now https://tinyurl.com/arxea2mdAnd need help with getting to a race? Let Gullivers Travel take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Follow this link to get started: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1/packages/qatar-grand-prix?utm_source=The+Fast+and+the+Curious&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Qatar+Grand+PrixJoin us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty and Christian are back from the summer break and it’s a busy one! We’ve got reaction to the return of Perez & Bottas. So is bringing back the old boys a good idea? And how has Christian been causing trouble? We’ve got F1 Break bingo, a chat about Hamilton’s hopes, a preview of the Dutch GP - and a driver! Lia Block is on for a quick chat ahead of F1 Academy’s return this weekend. Like our stuff? Please hit subscribe! We’ve got more drivers, team principals and guests from the world of F1 coming very soon!YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Hewgill and F1 commentator Alex Jaques debrief a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix.***SPOILERS FOLLOW***Surely it can’t be a one stop? Can it? Well it turns out, it can!Lando wins in Hungary but could Oscar have won it? Should Leclerc have won it? Is Lewis Hamilton ACTUALLY useless? (Spoiler. We don’t think so.) And is it all doom and gloom at Ferrari? Plus the rookie impressing us all and Radio Radar becomes Radio Rants!This episode is sponsored by F1 Exhibition Amsterdam. Follow this link to get your tickets now https://tinyurl.com/arxea2mdAnd need help with getting to a race? Let Gullivers Travel take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Follow this link to get started: https://gulliverstravel.co.uk/event/formula-1/packages/qatar-grand-prix?utm_source=The+Fast+and+the+Curious&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Qatar+Grand+PrixJoin us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty is back! And so is Christian to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. This one feels a little chaotic. We’ve got chat about all the latest F1 news including Max (seemingly) staying at Red Bull. Plus we answer your questions, which takes quite a rogue turn. Plus how is your knowledge of Hungary’s only ever F1 driver? Christian has a new game for Betty which he is considerably more excited about than she is.This episode is sponsored by Gullivers Travel. Let them take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Follow this link to get started.Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Hewgill is joined by Molly Hudson, Motorsport writer at The Times, to debrief the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. ***SPOILERS FOLLOW***There was rain. And there was a long old wait. But we got some action eventually! Oscar Piastri extended his title lead with a crucial pass after the race restart. Lewis Hamilton’s still got it. And the midfield battle in the constructors hots up!This episode is bought to you by the brilliant people of Gullivers Travel. Let them take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Click here and the internet will take care of you…https://gulliverstravel.co.ukWhile going to a Grand Prix, why wear actual team merch when you can wear ours? Buy it here… https://fastandthecurious.myshopify.comAnd do follow Molly!Twitter: @M0lly_WritesInsta: mollyhudson123And here: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/molly-hudson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by podcasting royalty and one of the few people in the world to appear in more podcasts than Christian Hewgill and Greg James. Yes it’s Matt Gallagher, the Matt part of Matt and Tommy. Matt joins Christian to not only see how an inferior F1 podcast operates, but also preview the Belgian Grand Prix. We talk Horner’s sacking, Max to Merc rumours, the title battle and rise and rise of Matt and Tommy’s F1 content creation journey. Christian also steals one of the boys' features (in the absence of any of our own) and holds Matt to account for a SHOCKING prediction on their Belgian GP preview pod. This episode is bought to you by the brilliant people of Gullivers Travel. Let them take care of all the boring bits and book your dream F1 trip with them. Packages are now available for several races in the second half of the season, including the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Click here and the internet will take care of you https://gulliverstravel.co.ukWhile going to a Grand Prix, why wear actual team merch when you can wear ours? Buy it here… https://fastandthecurious.myshopify.comAnd check out all things Matt and Tommy including their almost sold out live tourhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattp1tommy We’re back on Sunday to debrief the Grand Prix with special guest Molly Hudson from The Times.Join us throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season for race reviews, debriefs and the biggest names in F1. Make sure you follow us on all the socials and hit subscribe right here as there are more Formula 1 drivers joining us very soon…YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTikTok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty Glover, Christian Hewgill and Will Buxton (by the pool in Florida once he’s woken up) react to the major breaking F1 news. After 20 years Christian Horner has been sacked as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. So what comes next for Red Bull? What’s happened? And what does thus mean for a certain Max Verstappen?Want to go to an F1 race? Christian Horner may not be there. But you can be. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Gulliver’s Travel. They’re the world’s best at helping you get to see Formula 1 races live by sorting out all the hard bits, so you can focus on the fun. Visit https://gulliverstravel.co.uk for all the information you need with special packages available for the Qatar Grand Prix. Plus you can buy our brand new merch right here!http://fastandthecurious.myshopify.comWill Buxton: Twitter/Instagram: @wbuxtonofficialFollow us: YouTube: @fastcuriouspodTwitter: @fastcuriouspodInstagram: @fastcuriouspodTiktok: @fastcuriouspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.