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This week on Backmarker Podcast we prop our eyelids open with toothpicks to discuss the Belgium GP, we chat about all the news and rumours, and get excited for the Bonza at Monza. News: Backmarker Ep56 News • Que bien miente el cabrón. https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/99ofnq/alonso_or_sainz_whispered_something_in_press/ • Esteban Ocon accidentally admits to his seat being bought by Lance Stroll. https://soymotor.com/noticias/ocon-confirma-que-stroll-le-sustituira-ha-comprado-el-asiento-953397 • Sergio Perez is at the top of the list of McLaren candidates. https://wtf1.com/post/ricciardo-will-take-a-tactical-grid-penalty-at-monza/ https://www.planetf1.com/news/perez-heads-mclarens-four-man-2019-shortlist/ • Force India's future commercial earnings in doubt. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8457/why-force-india-rescue-deal-is-still-under-fire • Ricciardo will be taking a tactical 10 place grid penalty in Monza. • Alonso says he turned down six offers from Red Bull and expects an apology from Ch

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we finally have a race preview again with the Return of F1 this weekend. Plus, we go through the week of F1 news and updates on all the driver market. News: • Toyota excluded from the 6 Hours of Silverstone. https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/both-toyotas-excluded-at-silverstone-rebellion-wins/3161169/?nrt=205 • Fernando Alonso will leave Formula 1 at the end of 2018. https://wtf1.com/post/fernando-alonso-has-announced-his-retirement-from-f1/ • Carlos Sainz will replace Fernando Alonso at McLaren. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138057/sainz-secures-alonso-mclaren-seat-for-2019 • Lando Norris will be driving in FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138145/norris-gets-mclaren-fp1-outing-at-spa • Gasly hired as Max Verstappen's teammate for 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138147/red-bull-confirms-gasly-as-ricciardo-replacement • McLaren ready to sweeten the deal to tempt James Key from Toro Rosso. https://www.planetf1.com/news/mclaren-rea

This week on Backmarker we run through some massive news stories and discuss all the racing in F1 this week. News: • FIGHTER NIKI HAS ALREADY STARTED PHYSIOTHERAPY. https://www.grandprix247.com/2018/08/13/fighter-niki-has-already-started-physiotherapy/ • Alonso is not going to be racing in 2019! https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/45188028 • Mario Andretti has said Alonso could become the star of the United States. https://racingnews365.nl/andretti-alonso-kan-de-absolute-ster-worden-in-verenigde-staten • Alonso has said the McLaren team has seen only one major update this year. https://www.racefans.net/2018/08/13/mclaren-f1-team-one-upgrade-2018-alonso/ • Force India has been bought by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137919/the-men-who-saved-force-india • Chase Carey comments on F1's poor TV figures. https://www.planetf1.com/news/carey-explains-drop-in-tv-audience-figures/ • Renault has underestimated their rivals engine development. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/1

This week on Backmarker Podcast we talk about the biggest F1 story of the week... Daniel Ricciardo is going to Renault. Plus, we discuss our predictions for the year so far, and what effect this big move has on the driver market. News: • Daniel Ricciardo superstory • https://www.racefans.net/2018/08/03/daniel-ricciardo-quit-red-bull-f1-team-renault-2019-season/ • https://www.renaultsport.com/daniel-ricciardo-joins-renault-sport-formula-one-team-from-2019.html?r=331&lang=en • https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8388/how-ricciardo-bombshell-rocks-the-f1-driver-market • https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/18374/ricciardo-set-to-earn-20-million-per-year-at-renault.html • Niki Lauda is recovering from a lung transplant in hospital. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137804/lauda-recovering-from-lung-transplant-surgery • Indycar is introducing an F1-style superlicence system. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/137799/indycar-to-use-f1style-superlicence-guidelines • Sainz very high on the list for the McLaren s

This week on Backmarker Podcast, Braedon recounts a pitlane incident of his own, we wrap up the Hungarian GP, and the go through the news in the first week of the Summer Break. News: • F1 officials to inspect Assen after "positive" Dutch GP meeting https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-officials-to-visit-assen-dutch-gp-1063108/3147131/ • Renault's reasoning behind Red Bull's issues.' https://www.planetf1.com/news/renault-hit-back-at-red-bull-in-war-of-words/ • Why F1's 18 inch tyre conundrum is not straightforward. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8369/why-f1-18inch-tyre-conundrum-is-not-straightforward • Force India has gone into administration! https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/force-india-sale-plans-compromised-by-rival-teams-1066345/ • Ross Brawn: Formula 1 will do all it can to save Force India. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137752/brawn-f1-will-do-all-it-can-to-save-force-india • Sauber's Ericsson races thirsty. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-f1-hungary-water/motor-racing-no-bottle-

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we bitch about Lewis Hamilton while attempting a race review of the German GP, the silly season is in full swing as we discuss news, and we run through predictions for the Hungarian GP. NOTE: Between recording and posting this episode Ferrari former CEO Sergio Marchionne passed away. Backmarker Podcast wishes to pass on it's condolences. News: • The new Formula E champion is Jean Eric Vergne. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/jean-eric-vergne-new-formula-e-champion • Lawrence Stroll has potentially bought the Force India team. http://www.autobild.de/artikel/formel-1-force-india-verkauft-11332825.html • The Will Buxton rumour mill. https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/90o8my/will_buxtons_latest_rumourmillrenault_have_signed/ • Miami GP put on hold until at least 2020. https://wtf1.com/post/the-miami-grand-prix-isnt-happening-next-year-after-all/ • Michelin is considering returning to F1 in 2020 with the switch to 18 inch rims. https://www.racefans.net/2018/

WE ARE BACK... and with our 50th Episode... We quickly chat about Silverstone, jump straight into the news, and chat about the upcoming German GP. News: • Eric Boullier resigns. https://www.motorsportweek.com/joesaward/id/00258 • Claire Williams strange email habits. https://wtf1.com/post/a-williams-engineer-accidentally-got-called-out-for-wearing-the-wrong-clothes-on-live-tv/ • F1 discusses awarding points down to 20th place in future. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137253/f1-discusses-awarding-points-to-all-20-cars • Wing mirrors could be replaced with cameras. https://wtf1.com/post/the-fia-is-concerned-about-the-safety-of-mirrors-in-f1/ • The key Honda changes that convinced Red Bull. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8322/the-key-honda-changes-that-convinced-red-bull • Ricciardo not convinced by Honda engine yet. https://www.planetf1.com/news/ricciardo-not-yet-convinced-by-honda/ • Red Bull has given permission to Honda to test engines with Toro Rosso whenever they're ready. https://twitter.com/t

This week on Backmarker Podcast we wing it. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances Braedon and the Studio were unavailable for recording and editing purposes so this week episode is a little different in terms of recording quality... but don't worry, all the F1 talk from the Austrian GP, F1 news and Silverstone Preview is 100% on point. Episode 50 is also delayed 1 week, but we will have a mega half a century ready to go when Braedon and the regular studio return... but don't worry, all the F1 talk from the Austrian GP, F1 news and Silverstone Preview is 100% on point with Raj returning to Australia and Twentyman filling in with even more Backmarker duties.

This week on Backmarker F1, Raj calls in from the last time before return to Australia and Thomas kindly fills in as studio co-host again as we discuss the French GP, F1 news, and just squeeze in Austria predictions at the very end.

This week on BM Podcast we discuss the big news of Red Bull changing engine providers and preview the French GP.

This week on Backmarker Podcast... Sean Shanahan makes his podcast debut by discussing the rather uneventful Canadian GP. Plus, a week full of F1 news, gossip, rumours, and instrigue.

This week on Backmarker Podcast, Twentyman joins Braedon in the studio as fill-in co-host while Raj calls in with some remote podcasting insights on a news-heavy week and the preview of the Canadian GP.

This week on Backmarker Podcast Raj reports his last Race Review and News before his Holiday... He will of course be back this month of next month. News: • Vandoorne believes his race was sacrificed for Alonso. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136347/vandoorne-feels-he-was-sacrificed-for-alonso • Daniel Ricciardo wins Monaco GP 'just using six gears' after problem. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136340/ricciardo-we-got-home-just-using-six-gears • Monaco GP: Lewis Hamilton calls for changes to Monte Carlo circuit. http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12517/11380520/monaco-gp-lewis-hamilton-calls-for-changes-to-monte-carlo-circuit • Andrew Benson tweet regarding Verstappen. https://twitter.com/andrewbensonf1/status/1000333616356970496 • Pirelli will change tyre naming conventions from 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/136287/pirelli-asked-to-simplify-tyre-names-for-2019 • Azerbaijan asks Liberty for better deal from 2021. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/azerbaijan-asks-liberty-for-better-deal-from-202

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This week on Backmarker Podcast, we wrestle with audio equipment to ensure we can record from interstate studios. Please excuse the change in audio quality while we review the Spanish GP and all the weeks F1 news. • McLaren determined to keep Fernando Alonso for F1 2019. http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11368653/mclaren-determined-to-keep-fernando-alonso-for-f1-2019 • McLaren is considering building an LMP1 car for the 2021 WEC super-season. https://wtf1.com/post/mclaren-is-seriously-considering-building-a-le-mans-prototype/ • 'Incredible' 2019 data shows advantage F1's big teams have. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135965/2019-data-exposes-big-teams-advantage • Christian Horner believes the 2019 rule changes are an awful idea. https://wtf1.com/post/heres-why-christian-horner-thinks-the-2019-rule-changes-are-a-really-bad-idea/ • Miami City Commission approves the plan for 2019 Miami Grand Prix. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135924/miami-city-commission-approves-f1-plan • Sebastian Vettel believe

This week on Backmarker Podcast we prepare for the Spanish GP and discuss all the weeks F1 news. News: • Hard line Renault won't extend Red Bull engine decision deadline. http://www.f1i.com/news/302805-hard-line-renault-wont-extend-red-bull-engine-decision-deadline.html#.Wu6t48ig-QA.twitter • Renault extends Red Bull's engine decision deadline. http://www.f1i.com/news/302891-renault-extends-red-bulls-engine-decision-deadline.html#.WvBTy3w3AOM.twitter • Kevin Magnussen "I am prepared to die in a race car." http://www.planetf1.com/news/magnussen-prepared-to-die-in-the-car/ • McLaren in-season testing lineup. https://twitter.com/mclarenf1/status/991995992865157125?s=21 • Alonso has said his main priority for this year is the 24h of Le Mans. http://www.planetf1.com/news/alonso-le-mans-is-my-priority-this-season/ • Brazil's Pietro Fittipaldi in horror World Endurance Championship crash in Belgium. https://wwos.nine.com.au/2018/05/07/10/33/emerson-fittipaldi-grandson-pietro-horror-crash-wec-belgium • WEC's LMP1

Apologies for the delay in this week's edition, due to a change in Audio Editing equipment the worst was initially feared... but never you worry faithful listeners.... Backmarker Podcast is finally here. News: Niki Lauda believes "Verstappen was 70% responsible and Ricciardo 30%." https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135703/lauda-verstappen-70%25-to-blame-for-red-bull-clash Indycar thoughts on the Red Bull incident. https://imgur.com/yUffR9S Baku could be replaced by a street circuit in Miami for 2019. http://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/20505/rumor-formula-1-to- trade-baku-for-miami-on-2019-calendar Red Bull and Honda have first official meeting regarding 2019 engine supply. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135699/red-bull-starts-formal-honda-talks-over-2019-deal Aston Martin thinks F1 can use it as leverage against Ferraris quitting threats. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135593/f1-could-use-aston-against-ferrari-quit-threat The 2019 change to technical rules to promote overtaking has been passed.

This week Backmarker Podcast struggles through illness to bring you all the F1 news and preview the Azerbaijan GP. • Renault promises F1 upgrades bigger than gap to Mercedes/Ferrari. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135468/renault-says-upgrades-bigger-than-gap-to-front • Renault planning engine power boost for Canada. http://www.f1i.com/news/301072-renault-planning-engine-upgrade-power-boost-canada.html • Albert Fabrega says the Renault engine upgrade could come in Barcelona. https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/988450831518322689 • F1 launches its own official fantasy GP series.' https://wtf1.com/post/f1-has-set-up-its-own-fantasy-game/ • The template for good racing in 2021. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8156/the-template-for-great-f1-racing-in-2021 • Daniil Kvyat has performed his first tyre test for Ferrari at Fiorano. http://www.planetf1.com/news/kvyat-completes-first-ferrari-run-out/ • Intrigue surrounds an extra paddle on the back of Sebastian Vettel's steering wheel. https://www.autosport

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we discuss how in the world Riccardo pulled off his passes, how Verstappen didn't, and all the other news from the Chinese Grand Prix. • Formula 1: Toro Rosso has 'lost all strength' in China says Gasly. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135393/toro-rosso-has-lost-all-strength-in-china • Sauber F1 rookie Charles Leclerc confused by Chinese GP spin. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135425/leclerc-confused-by-very-strange-spin • Jos Verstappen "Max needs to think more". https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135444/jos-verstappen-max-needs-to-think-more • Team bosses have one more chance to make changes to improve overtaking in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135441/f1-faces-final-chance-for-2019-overtaking-changes • F1 TV will officially at the Spanish GP. https://wtf1.com/post/the-f1-streaming-service-will-launch-at-the-spanish-grand-prix/ • Why F1 faces a big fight over its 2021 battle plans. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/8123/why-f1-faces-a-fight-over-its-2021-ba

This week on Backmarker Podcast we review an exciting Bahrain, chat all the F1 news, and preview the Chinese GP... Busy week. News: • Sauber F1 rookie Charles Leclerc needs to 'calm down' in Bahrain. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135255/over-the-limit-leclerc-must-calm-down • Pirelli are thinning out the treads on their tyres at three circuits this year. https://wtf1.com/post/pirelli-is-bringing-some-specially-made-tyres-to-three-different-races-this-year/ • Hamilton claims Verstappen is losing results due to 'immaturity.' https://www.racefans.net/2018/04/09/hamilton-verstappens-immaturity-costing-results/ • Grid Girls may be returning to Monaco and Russia. https://wtf1.com/post/the-russian-gp-also-wants-to-see-grid-girls-return-to-f1/ • According to Ross Brawn, Formula 1 should consider qualifying races. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135256/f1-should-consider-qualifying-races--brawn • Teams overwhelmingly reject Liberty Media's proposed changes to improve overtaking. http://www.planetf1.com/news/no