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News: Backmarker Ep76 News • Sauber launches kart team with ex-Rosberg/Hamilton boss. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142429/sauber-adds-karting-team-to-its-junior-project • Ross Brawn talks about tweaking the weekend schedule from 2021. https://wtf1.com/post/brawn-has-hinted-at-a-shake-up-to-the-f1-race-weekend-format/ • Bahrain GP: F1 drivers debate driving standards, penalties with FIA. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142452/f1-drivers-debate-racing-standards-with-fia • Brake ducts set to be listed part each F1 team must build from 2020. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142453/brake-ducts-set-to-become-listed-part-from-2020 • Patrick Head is stepping out of retirement to work for Williams again! https://wtf1.com/post/patrick-head-is-coming-out-of-retirement-to-help-williams/ • Kubica: Reduced gap to Williams team-mate Russell not representative. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142478/kubica-reduced-gap-to-russell-not-representative • Luca di Montezemolo asserts that Fernando Alonso was one of the r

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we wrap a week on news, celebrate our 3/4 Century, and get pumped for the Bahrain GP... (even if the locals aren't). News: • Crucial vote on Formula 1's proposed Miami GP set for next week. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142295/crucial-vote-on-miami-gp-set-for-next-week • Mick Schumacher to make F1 test debut for Ferrari at Bahrain. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142315/schumacher-to-make-f1-test-debut-with-ferrari • Mercedes boss Wolff: Saga over F1's 2021 rules now has 'momentum.' https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142284/wolff-2021-rules-saga-now-has-momentum • Ferrari are confident that the corrections they made after Australia will be ready for Bahrain. https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-impact-corrections-bahrain-gp/4358365/ • Renault has outlined budget cap being key to 2021 discussions. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142302/renault-budget-cap-key-to-2021-discussions • Toto Wolff thinks he knows why Ferrari was so slow. https://wtf1.com/post/toto-wolff

News: • Ferrari's Mission Winnow Formula 1 team 'here to stay' for 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142050/ferrari-mission-winnow-deal-here-to-stay • Charlie Whiting, Formula One race director, dies aged 66. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/mar/14/charlie-whiting-formula-one-race-director-dies-aged-66 • Fernando Alonso could contest Supercars' Bathurst 1000 in 2020. https://www.autosport.com/sup/news/142091/alonso-2020-bathurst-1000-entry-mooted • Kubica was told to drive carefully because Williams does not have the necessary spare parts. https://wtf1.com/post/kubica-had-to-drive-cautiously-in-practice-because-williams-doesnt-have-many-spare-parts/ • Formula 1 urged to use 'crazy' midfield fight as 2021 template. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/142069/f1-urged-to-use-crazy-fight-as-2021-template • Toto Wolff has addressed the Netflix situation. https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/netflix-series-distraction-mercedes/4354015/ • New Ferrari management makes F1 more optimistic about 2021 cost cap. h

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we bring you our first Race Preview of the season in the lead up to our home GP of Australia, plus a big week of news before the season kicks off. News: Backmarker Ep73 News • The Chemical Brothers Remix! https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-three-second-remix-chemical-brothers/4348389/ • Formula 1 outlines two strategic priorities for 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141891/carey-outlines-f1-trategic-priorities-for-2019 • Ross Brawn wants all teams in Netflix's new F1 series. https://www.planetf1.com/news/brawn-wants-all-teams-in-second-netflix-series/ • Tech chief Paddy Lowe takes 'leave' from Williams Formula 1 team. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141929/lowe-takes-leave-from-troubled-williams-team • Sergey Sirotkin has joined Renault as a reserve driver https://wtf1.com/post/sirotkin-has-rejoined-renault-as-the-teams-reserve-driver/ • Williams need to make several technical changes before Australia. https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-car-changes-ensure-

It's that time of year again... PREDICTIONS !!! Plus we give the F1 Season Primer to get everyone, no matter what F1 knowledge level, up to speed with what's happening at the start of this Season News: • How Williams ended up so far behind. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8896/how-williams-ended-up-so-far-behind • Hamilton: Not a lot good to say about "too hard" 2019 Pirelli tyres. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141862/hamilton-not-a-lot-good-to-say-about-2019-tyres • Ferrari drops 'Mission Winnow' from its team name. https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/4388/ferrari-drops-mission-winnow-from-team-name/ • 2019 f1 calendar. https://www.grandprix.com.au/fan-zone/2019-fia-formula-one-world-championship-calendar# Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Big show this week as we have the chance to chat with Supercars Driver Anton de Pasquale. (https://www.supercars.com/drivers/anton-de-pasquale/) We also wrap up the week of F1 news, and get pumped for next weeks predictions episode. News: • Williams's 2019 F1 car delay prompts questions over Paddy Lowe future. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141607/williams-delay-prompts-questions-over-lowe • Racing Point has kept that name officially for 2019. https://au.eurosport.com/formula-1/formula-one-news-racing-point-name-confirmed-on-2019-formula-one-entry-list_sto7131696/story.shtml • Three of McLaren's team members treated after a small fire in the garage. https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/mclaren-f1-team-members-treated-after-garage-fire-barcelona • Marc Priestley talks about Red Bull 7:20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPt9J8bOSg&feature=youtu.be&t=441 • The quietly announced F1 change with big implications. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8869/the-quietly-announced-f1-change-with-bi

WE HAVE RETURNED... This week Backmarker is back for a special mid-off-season chat to discuss all the important F1 news from the past few weeks. News: • Ricciardo not fooled by 2019 Renault F1 team-mate Hulkenberg record. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/141074/ricciardo-not-fooled-by-hulkenberg-record • Ferrari have signed more simulator drivers! https://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-f1-ferrari/wehrlein-and-hartley-join-ferrari-in-simulator-roles-idUSKCN1PT18B • Radical changes to Monza proposed for F1 circuit's centenary in '22. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140664/radical-monza-circuit-changes-proposed • F1 race organisers have hit out at Liberty Media. https://wtf1.com/post/f1-race-organisers-have-hit-out-at-liberty-media/ • Formula 1 for sale again? https://johnwallstreet.com/formula-one-for-sale/ • F1's plans to improve the TV show in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8801/f1-plans-to-improve-the-tv-show-in-2019 • Mattia Binotto replaces Maurizio Arrivabene as team principal of Ferrar

It's the final episode for the year... and boy do we make the most of it. News: • The early verdict on Pirelli's key 2019 F1 tyre changes. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140429/the-early-verdict-on-key-2019-f1-tyre-changes • First F1 2019 Pirelli tyre allocation under new system revealed. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140600/first-tyre-allocation-under-new-system-revealed • Force India has registered under the name Racing Point F1 for 2019. However is this the final name? https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140450/new-identity-for-force-india-revealed • ENTER STORY REGARDING SZAFNAUER TALKING ABOUT RACING POINT NOT BEING THE PROBABLE NAME! • Has F1 'jumped too early' with 2019 changes? https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8671/has-f1-jumped-too-early-with-2019-changes • Halo saved Charles Leclerc from visor strike in Spa start crash. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140545/halo-saved-leclerc-from-visor-strike-in-spa-crash • Aeroscreen only '10% as effective' as halo in Spa F1 start crash. https://www

News: • Robert Kubica: Polish driver to make F1 comeback with Williams in 2019. https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/46300009 • F1 2019: Albon's deal to partner Kvyat at Toro Rosso announced. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140367/albon-2019-toro-rosso-f1-move-announced • Haas Formula 1 team launches protest against Force India. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140264/haas-launches-protest-against-force-india-team • Formula 1 champion Button to become Sky Sports pundit in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140336/button-to-become-fulltime-sky-pundit-in-2019 • Recovering Niki Lauda vows to return to F1 paddock soon. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140304/recovering-lauda-vows-to-return-soon • Pirelli secures tender to supply Formula 1 tyres until 2023. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140332/pirelli-secures-tyre-contract-extension-to-23 • Ocon to be Mercedes' reserve F1 driver in 2019. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ocon-mercedes-reserve-driver-2019/4302405/ • Stoffel Vandoorne will be a Mercedes

News: • Macau Grand Prix win puts Dan Ticktum on verge of F1 superlicence. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/140175/macau-win-puts-ticktum-on-verge-of-superlicence • Ex-Force India boss Bob Fernley to lead McLaren IndyCar project. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/140057/fernley-to-head-mclaren-indycar-project • Bathurst race goer fined for calling PM a "fucking muppet." • F3 driver Sophia Floersch undergoes 11-hour surgery, remains in intensive care. https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/f3-driver-sophia-floersch-undergoes-11hour-surgery-remains-in-intensive-care/news-story/8c85a1046a0a0e9ef29de2709536ef4c • IndyCar encouraged by Australia talks for 2020. https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/indycar-encouraged-australia-talks-2020/4300401/ • Joey Logano wins 2018 NASCAR Cup title in dramatic Homestead finale. https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/140173/logano-claims-first-title-in-dramatic-finale • Felix Rosenqvist replaces Pascal Wehrlein for 2018/19 Formula E opener. https://www.autosport.com/

This week on Backmarker Podcast we forget to press record, and do it again... But we do eventually review the Brazilian GP, discuss the news, and start getting excited about the season finale News: • Vietnam to host Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2020. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.vietnam-to-host-formula-1-grand-prix-from-2020.5GwYlGbr56A0GCycMuUM0G.html • Fernando Alonso and McLaren make an Indy 500 comeback in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/139964/alonso-and-mclaren-return-to-indy-500-in-2019 • Pietro Fittipaldi to become the Haas test driver in 2019. https://www.planetf1.com/news/haas-confirm-fittipaldi-as-2019-test-driver/ • Why F1's on the brink of a driver's-eye breakthrough. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8613/why-f1-on-the-brink-of-a-drivereye-breakthrough • Pirelli has announced that thinner treads will be featured at all races in 2019. https://www.planetf1.com/news/pirelli-to-race-thinner-treads-in-2019/ • Chase Carey defends Formula 1's move into betting. https://www.

This week on backmarker podcast we discuss the lead up to the Brazilian GP, follow up on the F1 news, and work out who's happy and sad on the F1 grid. News: • Hamilton: Alonso thought he controlled F1 driver market in 2014. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139806/hamilton-alonso-thought-he-ran-driver-market • Mark Webber is concerned that Daniel Ricciardo is falling out of love with Formula 1. http://f1i.com/news/322803-webber-move-to-renault-will-test-ricciardos-love-of-f1.html • Tatiana Calderon found Sauber F1 car physically easier than GP3. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139778/calderon-found-f1-car-physically-easier-than-gp3 • Marcus Ericsson has signed for Schmidt Peterson Motorsport for the 2019 Indycar season. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/139764/ericsson-secures-indycar-seat-with-schmidt • Inside Mercedes' controversial Formula 1 wheel design. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139836/inside-mercedes-controversial-f1-wheels • Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson to do F1/NASCAR swap. http

This week on Backmarker Podcast we chat all things Formula 1... or atleast we try to. News: • Sebastian Vettel broke 'easy to follow' F1 red flag rule - Charlie Whiting. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139597/whiting-vettel-broke-easy-to-follow-red-flag-rule • Toro Rosso insists no 2019 F1 line-up decision before December. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139672/no-str-lineup-decision-before-december--tost • Esteban Gutierrez is in the running for the 2019 Williams seat. https://www.planetf1.com/news/gutierrezs-name-in-the-hat-for-williams-seat/ • Three-time F1 champion Lauda leaves hospital after lung transplant. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139612/lauda-finally-leaves-hospital-after-lung-transplant. • FIA to clarify wheel rim rules with Mercedes controversy https://www.motorsport.com/au/f1/news/mercedes-wheel-rim-technical-directive/3205220/ • Ferrari first to run ground-breaking 1400-hole brake disc. https://www.motorsport.com/au/f1/news/ferrari-1400-hole-brake-disc/3205156/ • Rich Energy annou

This week on Backmarker Podcast... KIMI FINALLY DID IT. We celebrate the Fin finally hitting the top step again after more than 5 years. We also dive into a week of news, and preview the Mexican GP. News: • Renault now working on completely new engine for 2019 F1 season. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139447/renault-now-working-on-allnew-engine-for-2019 • Williams want Ocon but depends on budget. https://www.planetf1.com/news/williams-want-ocon-but-depends-on-budget/ • Toto Wolff promises Ocon a strong car in 2020. https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/20393 • Kubica's chances of racing for Williams may get big cash boost. http://f1i.com/news/320543-kubicas-chances-of-racing-for-williams-may-get-big-cash-boost.html • Nissan e.dams 'very unhappy' at Red Bull bid for Alexander Albon. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/139542/albon-fe-team-very-unhappy-after-red-bull-bid • Nissan has been contacted by 15-20 drivers over the seat Albon is likely to vacate. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/139574/nissan-con

This week on backmarker podcast we discuss the upcoming Austin GP, chat bbq, and go through another week of F1 news. News: • George Russell signs for Williams in 2019 on a multi-year deal. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139328/russell-secures-williams-f1-seat-for-2019 • All the crazy Williams theories? • Alexander may be up for the Toro Rosso seat and Ocon will be signing for reserve driver for Mercedes. https://twitter.com/Vetteleclerc/status/1050707304063098881?s=19 • Pascal Wehrlein and Stoffel Wehrlein both signed Formula E deals this week. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/139385/vandoorne-formula-e-switch-announced • http://f1i.com/news/320463-wehrlein-signs-up-formula-e-mahindra.html • FIA backs McLaren in refuting missed Suzuka F1 tyre deadline claims. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139275/fia-backs-mclaren-over-tyre-deadline-claims • Amsterdam Council invests 65 million into a Zandvoort race. • Amsterdam Council denies investing 65 million into Zandvoort. • Formula 1 abandons idea of points

This week on Backmarker Podcast we dive into the Japanese GP, the news that came from it, and have a quick chat about the Great Race... Bathurst News: • Vietnam Grand Prix to join Formula 1 calendar in 2020. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139244/vietnam-gp-to-join-f1-calendar-in-2020 • FERRARI CONFIRMS SECOND FIA SENSOR. https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/ferrari-fia-sensor-power-vorteil/ • The FIA and Liberty met all the teams in order to 'improve the show'. https://wtf1.com/post/uh-oh-f1-teams-have-had-a-meeting-to-discuss-ways-to-improve-the-show/ • Charlie Whiting: Zandvoort would need minimal change for F1 GP. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139107/zandvoort-would-need-minimal-change-for-f1 • McLaren did not select their tyres for the Japanese GP. https://wtf1.com/post/mclaren-apparently-forgot-to-choose-its-tyre-compounds-for-the-japanese-gp/ • Formula 1 is planning a grid penalty change after the woeful Russian GP qualifying. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139104/f1-plans-grid-penalt

This week on Backmarker we discuss a somewhat interesting, if not disapointing, Russian GP, a big week in Motorsport News, and preview the very exciting Japanese GP. News: • Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost: Honda 'in front of Renault' with upgrade. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139052/honda-in-front-of-renault-with-upgrade • Renault does not expect to mount a championship challenge until 2021. https://wtf1.com/post/renault-not-expecting-to-mount-a-title-challenge-until-2021/ • Formula E's hopes of using the full Monaco layout look to be dashed. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/138963/fe-now-unlikely-to-use-f1-monaco-gp-layout • Haas signs Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2019. https://www.haasf1team.com/news/news-haas-f1-team-retains-driver-lineup-2019 • Antonio Giovinazzi has been signed for Alfa Romeo Sauber in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138945/sauber-signs-giovinazzi-for-2019-f1-season • F1 has bought more time for the potential Miami race. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138954/f1

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This week on Backmarker Podcast we discuss the craziest news in F1 this week, and then quickly have half of the crazy stories confirmed the moment we leave the studio... Plus we get excited for the Singapore GP. News: • Kimi Raikkonen will be driving for Sauber in a two year deal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/45477134 • Charles Leclerc will be driving for Ferrari from 2019. https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/45477134 • Imola looking to return as the European Grand Prix in 2020. https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/imola-sogna-si-lavora-per-ospitare-il-gp-deuropa-2020-399278.html • The three-car team argument has been raised again in Formula 1. https://wtf1.com/post/the-pros-and-cons-of-f1-introducing-three-car-teams/ • Formula 1 teams paid no tax over the past five years. https://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2018/09/08/revealed-f1-teams-together-paid-no-tax-over-the-past-five-years/#5ca3ef385178 • Sebastian Buemi has been fitted for a seat at Toro Rosso. https://www.planetf1.com/news/bu

This week on backmarker podcast we discuss the exciting Monza race weekend, a whole new shakeup to the driver market, and the rest of the F1 silly season news. News: • Leclerc to Ferrari in 2019 back on! https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138480/leclerc-ferrari-switch-back-on • Stoffel Vandoorne will not be driving for McLaren in 2019. http://www.espn.com.au/f1/story/_/id/24564099/stoffel-vandoorne-leave-mclaren-end-2018 • Lando Norris will be driving for McLaren in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138484/mclaren-picks-norris-to-replace-vandoorne • Daniil Kvyat may be returning to Toro Rosso in 2019. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/kvyat-moving-closer-to-2019-toro-rosso-f1-seat/3170455/?nrt=54 • Haas is willing to block Force India receiving prize money alone. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138462/haas-willing-to-block-force-india-deal-alone • FIA says Haas knew Grosjean's floor was illegal but ran it anyway. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138476/fia-haas-used-floor-it-knew-was-illegal • Th