F1 Mode Push
Two political junkies taking a hiatus from the real world to obsess about F1 racing, politics, and personalities. Join us each week as we break down grand prix weekends and discuss the latest F1 news and paddock politics. We'll talk culture, weather, aerodynamics, who said what about whom, and oh so much about tyre strategy.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 17: Season-Ending Nail Biter & An Ode to Seb
The 2022 season has finally come to a close. Buzz and Jeanne wrap up silly season, review the Abu Dhabi GP and its consequences on the drivers' and constructors' standings, and even manage to fit in an early preview of the 2023 season. We have ...
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Episode 17
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55:39
Episode 16: Merc Wins a Thriller, Team Order Tantrums Abound
Buzz and Jeanne recount an exciting BrazilGP weekend, including a shockingly exciting Sprint race and Merc's first win of the season. They break down the politics of team orders or no team orders for Red Bull and Ferrari. And they look ahead to...
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Episode 16
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49:46
Episode 15: Sprinting in the Rain?
Jeanne and Buzz discuss the latest news from around the paddock and preview the upcoming Brazil Grand Prix, which includes the third and final Sprint Race of the season. Buzz and Jeanne review the rules of sprint races and try to muster up some...
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Episode 15
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29:15
Episode 14: Red Bull's Penalty and an Ode to Tyre Strategy
Buzz and Jeanne discuss all the drama surrounding the finally announced penalty for Red Bull's cost cap breach and weigh in on Verstappen's decision to boycott SkySports. They also review the MexicoGP and its ode to tyre strategy. ...
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Episode 14
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45:00
Episode 13: Penalties and Pit Stops
Jeanne and Buzz cover the latest silly season news - or non-news - and review a thrilling Austin race, complete with an 11.1 second pit stop and an F1 wheelie. They also preview the MexicanGP coming up in just a few days. -Email Buzz an...
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Episode 13
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1:00:04
Episode 12: Cost Cap and Cowboys
Buzz and Jeanne cover the latest from silly season and the Cost Cap fiasco, also known as #F1ancialdoping. Plus, they preview the AustinGP, complete with a visit from the Cultural Attache. -Email Buzz and Jeanne with comments or que...
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Episode 12
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35:38
Episode 11: Max Wins, Red Bull Breaches
Jeanne and Buzz discuss the FIA's long awaited announcement that Red Bull and Aston Martin violated the 2021 cost cap. Shocker, the rumor is true. They also review the JapaneseGP and all the ways the FIA is making a mockery of F1. - FIA...
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Episode 11
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1:14:38
Episode 10: What the FIA?
Buzz and Jeanne break down the on and off track developments from the SingaporeGP weekend, including the uproar over reports that Aston Martin and Red Bull violated the 2021 budget gap. They sound off on the FIA's obsession with Hamilton's nose...
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Episode 10
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55:12
Episode 9: Race Week, Oh How We Missed You
Jeanne and Buzz discuss the latest silly season developments and sound off on how the F1 feeder system is failing the sport. And they ponder just how F1 intends to attract American fans by starting next year's Las Vegas GP at a time when most A...
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Episode 9
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35:51
Episode 8: All Things Andretti & More Silly Season
Buzz and Jeanne welcome their first guest to the show, Cora Veltman of Sportico, to discuss all things Andretti and the pursuit of an 11th team on the grid. Jeanne and Buzz also discuss the latest from Silly Season, including F1 CEO Stefano Dom...
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Episode 8
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59:12
Episode 7: Abu Dhabi Haunts Monza
Jeanne and Buzz review the Italian GP, with an extended discussion about how Monza proves that the FIA will never live down Abu Dhabi. They also cover all the latest from Silly Season, including their theories as to why Red Bull and Porsche cal...
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Episode 7
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1:02:15
Episode 6: From Tulips to Tiramisu
Buzz and Jeanne break down the unexpected from the Dutch Grand Prix, and they look ahead to Monza. They also cover the latest silly season updates, including the details of just how the Alpine/McLaren Piasco unfolded. And you know Buzz has a fi...
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Episode 6
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1:03:36
Episode 5: From Waffles to Tulips
Jeanne and Buzz review the Belgian GP, from the odd quali combined with grid penalties to Red Bull's blistering pace. They also preview the upcoming Dutch GP, the latest F1 news, and conclude with some career coaching for Danny Ric. Don't miss ...
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Episode 5
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1:01:55
Episode 4: Chocolate and Organized Crime
Finally, racing resumes this week at Spa. Buzz and Jeanne preview the Belgian GP, including the first visit from the show's Cultural Attache. They also discuss the 2026 engine regs and the latest F1 news. Links:
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Episode 4
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44:16
Episode 3: Tyre Talk
Jeanne's dream episode, all about F1 tyres. Whether you're well versed in tyres already or understand them only as round rubber things that go on cars, there's something in this episode for everyone. Buzz refers to this as Jeanne's Tyre Tantrum...
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Episode 3
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53:07
Episode 2: Midseason Review, Part II
Continuing their review of the F1 season so far, Buzz and Jeanne review each driver's performance to date, discuss the upcoming technical directives, and the silliest of silly seasons. Buzz even does a little prof-splaning about driver contract...
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Episode 2
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51:11