ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
What if the story you thought you knew about a Formula 1 race was only the beginning? Formula Z goes beneath the headlines, beyond the podium, and behind the scenes to uncover the mystery, controversy, personalities, decisions, and hidden stories that shape Formula 1. From driver rivalries and team politics to controversial decisions, off-track drama, and the human stories the cameras don't
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
27 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United Kingdom
40 episodes
since Oct. 12, 2025
episodic
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Hosted and Investigated by Margot Hughs
There are bad Formula 1 seasons.
There are disappointing Formula 1 seasons.
And then there are seasons that force a team to look in the mirror andask a much more uncomfortable question:
Did we misunderstand where we actually were?
That may be the question Wil…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
What happens when the passion of Formula 1 stops being about racing—and starts becoming personal? A single mistake, a controversial decision, or one moment on track can unleash thousands of comments, insults, threats, and attacks within minutes. In this episode of Horner Underground, we take a hard…
Kimi Antonelli: From Anakin to Darth Vader?
Kimi Antonelli has the speed, talent and charm to become Formula 1’s next great champion. But what happens when the boyish smile becomes the face of a World Champion?
In this provocative Bait Question narrative, we explore the Anakin Skywalker comparison…
A look at why Formula 1 could finish the 2026 season in Italy instead of Abu Dhabi, examining safety, logistics, Imola’s readiness, and the changing global landscape surrounding F1.
WHEN RELIABILITY BECOMES THE PENALTY
Imagine leading the Formula 1 World Championship, qualifying inside the top ten at your home Grand Prix… and then being told you’re starting at the back.
Not because you made a mistake.Not because you crashed.Not because you broke a sporting rule.
But because yo…
The Money Problem
In Formula 1, speed is never just about the driver or the car—it is about the money behind both. Haas and Williams are discovering just how difficult it can be to compete when the financial resources, personnel, facilities, and development capacity simply aren't there. The 2026 co…
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The Hungarian Grand Prix: A Race Written in History 🏁 From the groundbreaking 1986 debut behind the Iron Curtain to the unforgettable battles of Piquet, Senna, Mansell, Schumacher, Alonso, Hamilton, Button, Verstappen, and beyond, this episode takes you on a thrilling journe…
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Dissecting the Fallout of the Structural Shift at Red Bull Racing is a cinematic, long-form exploration of how one of Formula 1's most dominant teams confronts the challenge of organizational change. Told from the perspective of a seasoned Formula 1 team principal, the narrati…
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How Kimi Antonelli Became a Championship Contender So Fast | Toto Wolff Exclusive
How does a young driver go from Formula One rookie to championship leader in just his second season?
In this exclusive episode, Toto Wolff pulls back the curtain on Kimi Antonelli's remarkable ri…
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The Paddock Whisperer the voice of former Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner, offering an insider's perspective on the complex and high-stakes Formula 1 driver market heading into the 2026 season. Drawing on Horner's characteristic blend of sharp wit, political savvy,…
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