Fox Motorsport Supercars Podcast

Formula 1 returns to Shanghai for the first time in half a decade for a high-risk sprint race that will test the preparation of teams and drivers to their limits. And what does Fernando Alonso's decision to stick with Aston Martin mean for the driver market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things were finally starting to click for Daniel Ricciardo — and then he crashed on the first lap. How much has that set back the Aussie's F1 comeback? And has Ferrari's accidentally undermined its 2024 success by pre-emptively dropping Carlos Sainz?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McLaren returns to the scene of its first double podium of 2023 with Oscar Piastri looking like a much-improved package, but can it get ahead of Ferrari to be Red Bull Racing's closest challenger? The negativity surrounding Daniel Ricciardo's slow start to the season is put into a more realistic perspective. And could Sebastian Vettel be planning his F1 return?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Sainz leads a famous Ferrari one-two just two weeks after surgery, on a dramatic day at Albert Park. On a mixed day for the Aussies at home, Oscar Piastri was a strong fourth, while Daniel Riccardo recovered to 12th but without points.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Verstappen surges to pole position ahead of a superb Carlos Sainz at Albert Park on a mixed day of the Aussies, with Oscar Piastri set to start fifth but Daniel Ricciardo lining up at the back of the grid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Williams withdraws Logan Sargeant from the grand prix to give his car to Alex Albon after the Thair driver wrote off his chassis. Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen to the top of the time sheets, while McLaren looks punchy with Oscar Piastri behind the wheel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Mat wrap up the talking points from media day at Albert Park, including hopes for Aussies Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo and the status of Carlos Sainz's fitness following an appendectomy less than two weeks ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Formula 1 returns to Albert Park with Oscar Piastri and his McLaren team in podium-contending form. After finishing fourth in Saudi Arabia last time out, can Piastri go one better and be the first Australian to finish on the podium at home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Red Bull Racing are dominating on the track, off the track the team is eating itself, with Max Verstappen the latest high-profile identity to be linked to a potential exit in the fast-moving political drama. We also review the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Ferrari rookie Oliver Bearman made a sensational shock debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Verstappen opens the season with a dominant win, temporarily halting speculation over Red Bull Racing's off-track dramas. Meanwhile, at RB, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda come to blows after a battle outside the points.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Bull Racing emerged from testing as the preseason favourite, but the progress made by sister team RB was eye-catching — and particularly good news for Aussie comeback star Daniel Ricciardo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Matt preview the off-season stories set to simmer through 2024 and look ahead to this week's preseason testing campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the year we look back at some of our 2023 highlights and make our bold predictions for 2024 — including some big forecasts for Aussies Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing sweep up a couple of extra records for single-season domination to wrap up one of the most one-sided seasons in F1 history, but after another straightforward race in Yas Marina, we ask whether Abu Dhabi is the right place to end the F1 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chaotic, late-night and litigious build-up to the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered one of the season's best races, but was it enough to save F1's most hyped event and earn it a permanent place on the calendar?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix is the most eagerly anticipated race of the season — and perhaps the most hyped in F1 history. Can the race possibly live up to expectations, and what sort of grand prix can we expect down the famous Las Vegas Strip?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Verstappen is enjoying the most successful season in F1 history after seeing off Lando Norris in a surprisingly close battle for victory in Brazil. Meanwhile, the sport is considering new weekend formats to revitalise the sprint race for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Ricciardo's breakthrough weekend for AlphaTauri couldn't have come at a worse time for Sergio Pérez, who binned his car on the first lap of his home race. Will this be the moment that convinced Red Bull Racing to take back the Aussie, and what would that mean for Red Bull's broader F1 program?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are disqualified from the US Grand Prix for breaking an almost 29-year-old rule by as little as 1 millimetre — and both the sprint format and the bumpy Austin track played a part. Daniel Ricciardo's injury comeback hits a hurdle. Max Verstappen gives short shrift to rumour of a Red Bull rift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Ricciardo is set for his first race after almost two months sidelined with a broken hand — and as Sergio Pérez continues to struggle with bad form at Red Bull Racing. Meanwhile, the high-stakes, big-money argument over American Michael Andretti's F1 bid simmers away ahead of the sport's biggest race in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.