The Reserve Drivers Podcast

"This Is The Beginning"

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:27:11 GMT

We recap Audi's F1 launch! Violins,Vorsprung, songs and stairs... these are the best bits of a brilliant and bizarre event!

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THE COOLDOWN ROOM - Podium Predictions!

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:27:13 GMT

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"The Pineapple of Motorsports"

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:16:45 GMT

We watched the Alpine launch to bring you the best bits! From Formula 1 and Flavio to pineapples and portable water - enjoy!

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Our Reaction To Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:16:13 GMT

We know we're a serious motorsport podcast, but before we get back to talking testing, compression ratios and sustainable fuels.... Lewis and Kim???

Our Live Show is on sale now! Come join us at The Corner Hotel in Richmond Tuesday March 3 (the Tuesday before the Aus GP!) for the ultimate night out for F1 fans. Tickets and more info here:

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THE COOLDOWN ROOM - 10 Questions!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:25:20 GMT

TIX TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE <<<

We've got some new eps hitting the feed soon, but in the meantime, here's an unreleased episode from THE COOLDOWN ROOM from way back when.

(Maybe Tim is a legit F1 fan after all...)

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COME SEE US LIVE!

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:58:33 GMT

TIX TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE! <<<

After selling-out last year's show we're running it back TUESDAY MARCH 3RD @ THE CORNER HOTEL!

Come join us as we kick season 2026 off with a bang!

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"A World Championship Dump"

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:46:11 GMT

Happy New Year! Tim and Luke look back on Lando's World Championship win - whilst also discussing Dr Helmut Marko, weird F1 sponsors, latex and reindeers....

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"Every Challenge Is An Opportunity"

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:08:35 GMT

Adrian Newey is the new Aston Martin Team Principal? Who will win the 2025 World Championship? And what has Mickey Mouse got to do with F1?? Tim and Luke look back on Las Vegas and preview the Qatar Grand Prix. Plus we chat Helmut Marko, Hamilton's radio, Lawrence Stroll's reading, the Adrian Newey doco and Luke's CCTV system.

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"Loose Appendages"

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:44:36 GMT

It's been a wait longer than George Russell's contract but finally the boys are back! Tim and Luke look back on all the drama from Singapore and more and chat papaya rules, Christian Horner rumours and Luke's medical history.

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"Podcast Nightmares"

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:01:24 GMT

The boys are back! After the summer podcasting shutdown Luke and Tim talk Tim all things F1 - Valtteri Bottas and Checo Perez, Yuki Tsunoda and Gordon Ramsay, Franco Colapinto and Taylor Swift and Charles Leclerc and Duolingo. And isn't it ironic? Or is it...

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Horner's Gone

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:01:15 GMT

Emergency Episode! Tim and Luke breakdown the big breaking Red Bull news. Why was Christian Horner sacked? Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull? What's in Luke's sandwich? All will be revealed.

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"And We Box Now"

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:22:09 GMT

All the action from Austria! Norris and Piastri, Max to Mercedes and Ferrari's pitstops. Plus not one, but two games - the return of Kympressed or Unkympressed and Luke debuts a brand new challenge...

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"Maple Syrup On A Stick"

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:56:58 GMT

After an epic Canada Grand Prix the boys breakdown everything from George Russell's win to Nico Rosberg's sleep routine and Lawrence Stroll's pants. Plus maple syrup, fish burritos and Luke reviews the F1 Movie!

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"Stuck Behind Liam Lawson"

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:39:50 GMT

Monaco, flexi-wings, Dua Lipa, chorizo and Luke's big week!

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"Following The Safety Cardinal"

Thu, 15 May 2025 23:38:51 GMT

OUT: Jack Doohan, Ollie Oakes and Pope Francis. IN: Franco Colapinto, Flavio Briatore and Pope Leo XIV! The boys talk all that plus Kimi Antonelli's pole, Max Verstappen's exciting news and the return of Metaphormula 1.

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"The Papal Junior Program"

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:13:24 GMT

Live in Miami! We chat Ferrari's blue livery, the Papal Conclave, Luke's rollercoaster rant and get to know the team bosses. Plus we ask - are F1 drivers wearing their caps forward or back?

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The Pasta Podcast!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:40:35 GMT

Breaking News! Formula 1 has an Official Pasta Partner! And we get a little distracted...

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"Don't Go Breaking My Gearbox"

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:35:13 GMT

Live in Japan, Tim and Luke have the latest on Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda and the Red Bull merry-go-round. We also chat Japanese grass fires, Kimi Antonelli’s exams, Luke’s dental history and Tim meets Alex Albon and Zak Brown! All that PLUS the return of Metaphormula 1 and a very special edition of Kympressed or Unkympressed!

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We'll See You There!

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:05:08 GMT

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PS. Did I mention we're not going to be recording it? What happens at the Corner, will stay at the Corner!

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"There's Nothing Wrong With This"

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

Tim and Luke unpack all the action from the Williams F1 launch and talk Kimi Antonelli, Zak Brown and NASCAR. Not to mention geography, Greek mythology, planetary physics, Pitbull, chips and African elephants - PLUS the return of KYMPRESSED or UNKYMPRESSED!

Tickets to THE RESERVE DRIVERS LIVE are available here! Come join us for a night of F1 comedy, trivia and prizes as we celebrate the start of the 2025 season. Tuesday March 11 at The Corner Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne just days before the Australian Grand Prix.

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An UNMASKED Representative

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:02:49 GMT

In the spirit of pre-season testing, the boys are trialling a brand new series set up!

COME JOIN US AT OUR VERY FIRST LIVE SHOW - TICKETS HERE

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"My Tyres Are Sleeping With The Fishes"

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:44:40 GMT

Live from Maranello the boys are back as Lewis Hamilton officially joins Ferrari! The iconic photo, the first laps and the Italian reaction, Tim and Luke look back on it all - with a few questionable impressions, shameless plugs and Mike Krack puns.

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:35:31 GMT

The boys are kicking off 2025 with major news (and true to form, minor technical difficulties)!

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Our 2024 Season Review! (Part 2)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:07:30 GMT

Tim and Luke look back on the biggest (and smallest) stories of the 2024 F1 Season! In this episode Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari, Kimi Antonelli joins Mercedes and Carlos Sainz joins Williams. We talk Alpine, Haas and our favourite grid walk moments, farewell Daniel Ricciardo and enjoy the best of Fifty Shades of Mercedes in 2024.

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Our 2024 Season Review! (Part 1)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:02:44 GMT

Tim and Luke look back on the biggest (and smallest) stories of the 2024 F1 Season! This episode covers Max Verstappen's massive year on and off track, McLaren's Championship win and the first wins for Lando and Oscar. Oh, and Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin.

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The Crystal Ball Teaser!

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:36:24 GMT

Here is a little taste of our weekly Patreon series The Crystal Ball, where we bring you our always accurate*, insightful** and expert*** predictions before every Grand Prix weekend! This week we're live in Las Vegas!

You can listen to the full episode of The Crystal Ball here!

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"It's A Well Respected Guacamole"

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:07:55 GMT

As all eyes turn to Brazil, the boys unpack a huge Mexican GP! They chat Fernando's 400th, Argentinian Rappers and the latest in Taco Compounds. Plus, Luke reveals a family secret whilst Tim goes all out on Radio Rewind!

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"A Beautiful Piece of Motorsport"

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:47:26 GMT

Hola! Tim and Luke are live in Mexico to talk Max and Lando, bibs, Gordan Ramsay and Luke's latest cooking creation. Meanwhile Luke wraps up the Australian MotoGP and Tim sits down for an exclusive chat with FERNANDO ALONSO ahead of his 400th race! Plus the return of Fifty Shades of Mercedes.

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Thanks Daniel

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:43:21 GMT

It's official - Daniel Ricciardo has left RB, to be replaced by Kiwi rookie Liam Lawson. Tim & Luke look back on the shambolic announcement and the shocking way Ricciardo's been treated, and celebrate some of the highlights from his incredible F1 career. We also unpack the Singapore Grand Prix and talk all things anthems, olives and lizards. PLUS the return of Metaphormula 1 and Ignoring Crofty and an exclusive chat with DR HELMUT MARKO...

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"Rusty Nads"

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:56:27 GMT

Tim and Luke look back on Oscar Piastri's incredible win! But how did he celebrate? We also talk Sky's commentary, national anthems and card games. PLUS another round of Kympressed or Unkympressed, Luke debuts a brand new segment and someone's been stealing the boys ideas...

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Newey Episode!

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:19:40 GMT

The boys bring you all the best bits from Adrian Newey's Aston Martin announcement! You'll here from Adrian, Lawrence, Lance and Fernando, plus some very interesting sounds from Mike Krack. PLUS Ferrari's reaction to the news and, as ever, the boys get a little sidetracked talking vacuums, ALDI and the Titanic.

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"Papaya Rules"

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:47:01 GMT

Tim and Luke look back on a massive Monza weekend as they recap the Italian Grand Prix! They talk Charles Leclerc’s win, McLaren’s Papaya Rules and Kimi Antonelli joins Mercedes, plus fruit, salami and Frankie Valli! There’s also more Technical Talk, Radio Rewind and an EXCLUSIVE interview with a very special guest…

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"You Don’t Always Get What You Ask For"

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:57:52 GMT

Logan Sargeant is out, Franco Colapinto is in! Tim and Luke look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix, and talk Kimi Antonelli in FP1, Red Bull’s new floor, McDonalds, figs and a brand new game!

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"A Wave Of Emotion"

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:04:45 GMT

There's so much to talk about! Carlos Sainz joins Williams, Jonathan Wheatley joins Audi, Oscar Piastri's win, George Russell's disqualification, Luke's moving house PLUS a very special edition of Kympressed or Unkympressed!

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"The Iron Curtain"

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:20:31 GMT

This week Tim and Luke look back on Lewis Hamilton's breakthrough win, Oscar Piastri's strategy, sprint races, shoes, anthems and post-war geography. PLUS another instalment of Kympressed or Unkympressed!

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"The Hallowed Halls of Haas"

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:59:51 GMT

Before the British Grand Prix Tim and Luke look back on a drama filled Austrian race. We talk Max and Lando, Ollie Bearman, Flavio Briatore, Carlos Sainz's favourite food and the return of Kympressed Or Unkympressed!

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"The Lion, The Witch & The Weight Distribution"

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:49:02 GMT

Where will Carlos Sainz be driving? What's happening with Esteban Ocon? What brand is Liam Lawson advertising? All that PLUS children's books, Le Mans and Fifty Shades of Mercedes AND an exciting Reserve Drivers announcement!

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"The Devil Reduction System"

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:20:08 GMT

Tim and Luke are back with a packed agenda - the 2026 regulations, Charles Leclerc's win, Oscar Piastri, Alexandra Daddario, Archbishops, the Indy 500, metal barriers and dogs!

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"Champagne and Oysters"

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:56:42 GMT

Tim and Luke are live in Monaco before the F1 Grand Prix, and they’ve got questions - Where’s Adrian Newey going? What’s Alex Albon’s favourite movie? What the hell is a COCC? All that PLUS batteries, rivers, noises and oysters!

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"The Grand Fromage"

Sat, 11 May 2024 17:03:24 GMT

Before we head to Imola, Tim & Luke look back on a massive Miami GP! Lando Norris, Zak Brown and Adrian Newey all feature, plus a big life update from Luke...

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"I'm An Aerodynamicist... Get Me Outta Here!"

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:45:22 GMT

Will Adrian Newey stay or go? The boys break down the biggest breaking F1 news, but still find time to crap on about crabs, grass and Italian operas. PLUS the return of the Smooth Operator, Nico Vlogsberg, Kympressed or Unkympressed and a special shout out in the commentary....

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"A Strong Episode"

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:05:44 GMT

We're a serious F1 podcast, so naturally we focus on flowers, french pastry, insects and ice cream! But we also cover off the big stories - Alonso re-signing, points for Yuki, trouble at Williams - plus the return of Technical Talk!

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"Very Limited On The Info"

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:53:12 GMT

The boys are back in Japan talking all things F1 (Alonso's Penalty, Logan Sargeant, Yuki Tsunoda) and everything else (central American cuisine, volcanoes and hammocks). PLUS we take a trip down Memory Pitlane...

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THE COOLDOWN ROOM - The Price Is (Morally Not) Right!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:23:39 GMT

Join Tim & Luke as the unwind in The COOLDOWN ROOM! In this episode Luke quizzes Tim on the prices of things at the Australian Grand Prix...

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"Say Hello To Gabriella"

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:16:40 GMT

Forza Ferrari! Tim and Luke look back on the Australian Grand Prix and talk Carlos Sainz, Logan Sargeant, Stake, Sam Worthington and a brand new game - KYMPRESSED or UNKYMPRESSED?

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"Where Were The Lasagna Croquettes??"

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:37:46 GMT

Join Tim and Luke LIVE from GLAMOUR ON THE GRID! In this special sprint episode recorded at Albert Park the boys take you behind the scenes of Formula 1's night of nights. A big thank you to the Australian Grand Prix for the invite, and to the Victorian Police for (eventually) releasing us without charge.

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"What's Da Matta You? Hey!"

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:13:29 GMT

From Ollie Bearman to Olives, Haas to Hot Air Balloons Tim & Luke look ahead to the Australian Grand Prix! Plus the return of Fifty Shades of Mercedes AND Memory Pitlane...

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"Lager Than Life"

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:46:24 GMT

Live from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the boys talk Red Bull, Alpine, anthems and birds! Plus Technical Talk, Tim debuts a brand new game and an exclusive chat with DR HELMUT MARKO!

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THE COOLDOWN ROOM - F1 Insta Bios!

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:45:46 GMT

In this bonus episode, join Tim and Luke in THE COOLDOWN ROOM as they unwind, debrief and pop the champagne after the regular session! In this episode, Luke asks Tim to guess the F1 driver from their Instagram Bio...

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"The Veil of Humour"

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:00:54 GMT

The boys are back in Bahrain! George Russell's 10 essential items, Luke's predictions for the season ahead and an exclusive chat with LANCE STROLL! Plus piano, poetry and shampoo...

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"The Acrobatic Chicken"

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:41:57 GMT

We're back! Tim & Luke breakdown the biggest F1 talking points - testing, launches, Hamilton and Judge Judy. From Ferrari to fruit, Stake to Shepherd's Pie and the return of Metaphormula 1 - the boys are back!

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THE COOLDOWN ROOM - Team Name Game!

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:38:49 GMT

In this bonus episode, join Tim and Luke in THE COOL DOWN ROOM for all the content that couldn't fit in the regular session! In this episode, Luke introduces a brand new segment...

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TRAILER: The Reserve Drivers Podcast

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:24:19 GMT

It's the breaking news no one was asking for!

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