Downforce Debrief Podcast

Crashing Before The Start!? - MotoGP & F1 Podcast

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:50:11 GMT

00:00 MotoGP

25:19 F1

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Piastri & Hamilton Are So Unlucky - F1 & MotoGP Debrief

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:02:43 GMT

00:00 F1

39:27 MotoGP

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F1 & MotoGP Future Rule Changes Explained

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:17:43 GMT

00:00 F1

28:09 MotoGP

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Who Broke The F1 Cost Cap - F1 & MotoGP Podcast

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:25:46 GMT

00:00 Introduction

02:35 F1

37:06 MotoGP

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Why Wasn't The Race Red Flagged - British GP Debrief

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:45:17 GMT

This week Alex chats to special guest Scott Taylor about the British Grand Prix, including what the atmosphere was like at the event, Piastri's penalty and why the race wasn't Red Flagged in the torrential rain.

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F1 Keeps Signing 16 Year Contracts - Austrian Grand Prix Debrief

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:52:28 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB talk about the Austrian Grand Prix, as well as discuss why F1 keeps signing such long contracts...

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Was Canada A Banger Or A Snoozefest? - Canadian GP Debrief

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:26:13 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Canadian Grand Prix, which had all the ingredients to be a banger but somehow let the side down, at least according to one of us...

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Are Red Bull Screwed Without Verstappen?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:55:05 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss what would happen if Verstappen were to leave Red Bull, Lance Stroll's mysterious injury and the off topic this week is about tennis...

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Verstappen's Revenge - Spanish GP Debrief (Plus F1 25)

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:29:00 GMT

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the Spanish Grand Prix, including Verstappen' debatable driving, as well as F1 25's launch week

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Can The Monaco Grand Prix Be Saved?

Mon, 26 May 2025 18:37:47 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB chat about the Monaco Grand Prix and the intricacies of the mandatory 2 stop, as well as alternative options to save the race in the future

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Did Pirelli's Imola Experiment Pay Off? - Race Debrief

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:02:51 GMT

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, including the Pirelli softer tyre experiment, the mixed up strategies and the upcoming Monaco GP with a mandatory 2 stop

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How McLaren Are So Quick, Rookie Review & Fancy Food

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:39:34 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss what makes McLaren so quick this year, they review all the rookies season's so far and give their thoughts on 'fancy food'

0:00 Intro

0:55 McLaren's Advantage

11:33 The Strongest Driver Pairing?

22:44 Rookie Review

48:59 Fancy Food

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Did Max Verstappen Get Off Lightly? - Miami Grand Prix Debrief

Tue, 06 May 2025 13:21:37 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Miami Grand Prix, including Max Verstappen getting off lightly by the FIA, the good and bad racecraft that was on show, the LEGO parade lap and Alex's London Marathon.

00:00 Intro & Race Ratings

03:26 Miami Until 2041?

07:49 FIA vs Max Verstappen

20:21 Racecraft Of Various Drivers

35:53 Driver Of The Day

41:06 Ferrari's Strats

48:10 LEGO Parade Lap

51:50 Off Topic - London Marathon

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Ferrari Had Good Strategy!? - Saudi Arabian GP Debrief

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:21:47 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB give their thoughts on the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix around Jeddah, where they discuss Verstappen's penalty, Norris' awful weekend but good recovery, the driver of the day and F1 TV commentary

00:00 Intro & Race Ratings

03:54 Lando Norris

08:02 Verstappen Penalty

15:49 Gasly / Tsunoda Crash

19:57 Ferrari & Tyres

38:31 Williams Teamwork

42:38 Driver Of The Day

45:36 F1 TV Commentary

55:17 Conclusion

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Is Lando Norris Overrated? - Bahrain Grand Prix Debrief

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:08:55 GMT

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, including Lando Norris' poor weekend, the TV direction & timing issues, as well as Creator Series

00:00 Bahrain Grand Prix Rating

22:47 Overrated Drivers?

34:30 TV Direction & Timing Issues

48:30 Inconsistent FIA Penalties?

56:23 Off Topic - Creator Series

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Is Fernando Alonso Mid Now? - Japanese Grand Prix Debrief

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:45:20 GMT

In this episode, Alex and GB discuss the Japanese Grand Prix, including McLaren's strategy, Red Bull's new driver and Fernando Alonso being washed

00:00 Intro & Race Ratings

08:20 McLaren vs Red Bull

19:15 Sky Commentary vs F1 TV

24:28 Red Bull's Second Car

31:45 The Rookies

35:10 Fernando Alonso Slander

43:52 Smaller Points

58:33 Conclusion

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An Honest Chat With F1 Esports Champion Brendon Leigh

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:18:10 GMT

In this episode, GB & Alex have a very open and honest chat with double F1 Esports Champion , Brendon Leigh and he opens up about his decline in performance, his desire to continue and the physical problems that held him back

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It's All About Ferrari & Lawson - Chinese Grand Prix Debrief

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:22:15 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, including the sprint race, Ferrari's double DSQ and those rumours about Liam Lawson...

00:00 Intro

00:42 The Sprint Race

06:38 Ferrari's Eventful Race

14:37 McLaren's Champion Material?

20:58 Liam Lawson Rumours

25:18 The Rookies

30:20 Failed 2 Stop & Race Ratings

34:29 Off Topic - F1 Esports

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McLaren's Team Orders Were A Good Thing - Australian GP Winners & Losers

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:56:32 GMT

In this episode, GB & Alex discuss the F1 Australian GP and give their major winners and losers, including Hamilton, Antonelli, Lawson as well as discuss the different strategies, team orders and safety cars.

00:00 Intro

00:20 Winner: Hamilton

05:59 Winner: Antonelli

07:38 Loser: Lawson

14:24 Loser: "Hadger"

16:28 Loser: Ferrari Strategy

24:24 Winner: Other Winners

29:10 Winner: Haas

33:39 Loser: Interval Gaps

42:47 Winner: McLaren Team Orders

45:20 Loser: Boring Race

48:59 Winner: Piastri

52:49 Winner: Verstappen

55:05 Winner: Russell

56:50 Loser: Safety Cars

01:00:40 Race Rating

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Hardcore F1 Fans Discuss Drive To Survive (Plus Creator Series)

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:18:17 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss Drive To Survive from a hardcore F1 fan's point of view and don't agree on much! They also discuss controversy in the virtual racing series that they race in - Creator Series.

00:00 Intro

00:31 It's Race Week

02:52 Drive To Survive

59:35 Creator Series

01:39:43 Conclusion

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Do We All Have The SAME Predictions For F1 2025?

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:16:07 GMT

In this episode, GB & Alex review F1 pre-season testing and give their predictions for the 2025 F1 season and beyond, plus Alex tries to talk about MotoGP in F1 terms

00:00 Intro

03:18 Key Takeaways From Testing

16:48 Driver Championship Predictions

29:03 Team Championship Predictions

59:43 Driver Cooling Kit

01:04:19 MotoGP In F1 Terms

01:18:11 Conclusion

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Is F1 Social Media Getting More Toxic?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:07:54 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB discuss a report by BuzzRadar on social media in F1, including whether F1 has already peaked, the Drive To Survive Effect and whether or not F1 social media is getting more toxic

00:00 Intro & Random Fact

01:04 Which Moments Are Most Toxic?

03:25 Has F1 Peaked?

12:44 The Impact of Drive to Survive

26:53 Who Are The Most Talked About Drivers?

37:37 Is F1 Social Media More Toxic Now?

51:22 Conclusion & Next Week

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Can Anyone Agree Which F1 75 Reveal Was Best?

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:52:34 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB talk about the F1 75 launch event and they have their first disagreement of the podcast

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Will Flexiwings Make F1 2025 A Two Part Season?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Alex & GB discuss whether Flexiwings will make F1 2025 a two part season after they are clamped down on from race 9 in Spain. We also discuss McLaren's 2025 prospects, F1 exclusivity deals with TV, the new F1 Movie trailer and our offtopic discussion this week centres around F1 Esports.

00:00 Intro

00:31 Flexiwings

07:56 McLaren's 2025 Prospects

19:00 F1's TV Exclusivity Deals

30:50 New F1 Movie Trailer

38:39 Offtopic - F1 Esports

58:22 Conclusion

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Welcome To The Downforce Debrief Podcast

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:46:50 GMT

In this episode, Alex & GB introduce themselves to the podcasting world and talk about the 2025 F1 pre-season, as well as get all the nitty gritty details on GB's hair transplant

00:00 Introduction to the Downforce Debrief Podcast

02:00 Get To Know GB

09:59 Meeting Lewis Hamilton

13:10 Get To Know Alex Gillon

23:33 Quickfire Questions

26:44 Hamilton's Move to Ferrari

35:50 A Look Ahead to 2026

52:56 F1 75 Event: A New Era of Car Launches

59:19 Off Topic - GB Got A Hair Transplant!

01:23:04 Wrapping Up the First Episode

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