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Formula Fools

Formula Fools

By: David Duffin Mitchell Drennan
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Formula 1 for fools. Mitch is a complete novice when it comes to Formula 1, his experience so far is essentially watching the first 3 episodes of Drive To Survive. Dave is a bit of an expert, or at least a very passionate fan. We’re taking a look at the past, present and future of Formula 1 and would love for you to come along for the ride.

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David Duffin, Mitchell Drennan
Episodes
  • Qatar GP: Are McLaren absolutely MAD?
    Dec 3 2025

    McLaren fans, brace yourselves — because this one hurt.

    This week on Formula Fools, David comes in absolutely FIRING after a Qatar GP where McLaren somehow managed to turn a promising weekend into a strategic fever dream.


    We break down all the madness:

    – Lando Norris needing in-race coaching (again) and why David is officially out on him as a World Champion contender

    – Oscar Piastri returning to god mode only to be sabotaged by strategy so bad it should be illegal

    – Max Verstappen and Red Bull putting on a masterclass in driver-team synergy

    – Why the sprint and quali looked rough but the race looked inevitable

    – Skin trying to understand how a “free pit stop” turned into a not-free disaster

    – Carlos Sainz looking like a future WDC in a Williams (!!)

    – A reminder that Kimi Antonelli is 18, human, and absolutely not deserving of abuse

    – Ferrari… still Ferrari-ing


    It’s spicy takes, confused takes, educated takes — and a whole lot of McLaren-flavoured pain. Classic Qatar GP chaos. Classic Formula Fools.

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    48 mins
  • Las Vegas GP: McLaren Double DSQ!
    Nov 24 2025

    Las Vegas promised a show… and delivered absolute carnage. In this episode, the Fools dive into a qualifying session that looked more like a real-life game of “last one out wins,” Oscar Piastri’s almost-moment, and the double McLaren disqualification that turned the championship fight completely on its head.


    Skin tries to wrap his head around how a skid block even becomes illegal (and how both cars managed to pull it off). Meanwhile, David explains what the DSQ means for Lando vs Oscar vs Max, how many points remain, and whether Red Bull have just been handed the comeback storyline of the season.


    Vegas did NOT disappoint. We unpack lap-one madness, Bearman and Lewis carving through the field and Bortoleto forgetting what sport he’s in.


    Plus:

    – How the hell did Antonelli go from P17 to the podium with a penalty?

    – What does “delayed undercut” actually mean?

    – Can tyre graining just… disappear??

    – And why Russell’s steering feels like karma in motion.


    It’s chaos, it’s comedy, it’s the most Formula Fools race review yet.

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    49 mins
  • Brazillian GP: Is Max the GOAT?
    Nov 22 2025

    Was that the greatest drive of Max Verstappen’s career? This week on Formula Fools, David is convinced Max is a freak of nature, Skin thinks the puncture was a blessing in disguise, and together they try to answer the question everyone’s arguing about: Is Max officially the GOAT?


    We break down a wild Brazilian Grand Prix:

    – Max’s bonkers recovery from puncture to domination

    – Whether Oscar Piastri actually deserved his penalty (David says no… Skin has questions)

    – Lando Norris driving like he downloaded a talent update

    – Why Qualifying looked like the Red Bulls were towing caravans

    – Ferrari publicly roasting Lewis and Charles

    – Bortoleto’s terrifying crash

    – Bearman proving Haas doesn’t have to be slow

    – And whether F1 drivers have “form slumps” like cricket batsmen


    It’s chaotic, educational, and full of hot takes we’ll probably regret later. Classic Formula Fools.

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    36 mins
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