Missed Apex Formula 1 Podcast

Spanners is joined by Trumpets to preview the Singapore Grand Prix. They dig into Mercedes’ unusual A/B test with its latest update, the FIA software fiasco and increasingly complicated deployment rules, Red Bull’s resurgence and the latest cost-cap headaches. Plus, why Singapore’s heat has put cooling vests back in the spotlight, the circuit characteristics that could shake up the competitive order, your listener reckons and our qualifying, race and wildcard predictions.⭐Missed Apex Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReady https://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55 https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjar

Spanners is joined by Jonathan Simon to review a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix shaped by rain, software gremlins, tyre gambles and a painfully long safety-car period. They dig into Ferrari’s wet-weather calls, the developing Mercedes tension between Russell and Antonelli, Pirelli’s conservative tyre choices, Verstappen’s pace, Lawson’s fighting drive and the battles that came alive late on. Plus your listener reckons.✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApexJonathan SimonX: @jonnyess8Instagram: @jonnyess8TikTok: @jonnyess8Website: jonathansimon.com.au

Spanners reacts to qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Lewis Hamilton suddenly looks happy and quick, Mercedes struggle in the heat, Red Bull appear to have serious pace, and Kimi Antonelli has a run-in with track limits. We also get into Russell’s difficult session, Bortoleto reaching Q3, Ferrari intrigue, Racing Bulls teamwork, and what all of this might mean for Sunday. Plus your listener reckons

F1 returns to Sepang for the unusual Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, and Jonathan Simon and Matt Trumpets break down everything that could make the weekend unpredictable. They look at the extreme heat, possible thunderstorms, abrasive and ageing track surface, tyre degradation and why Sepang could expose very different strengths across the grid.There’s also a look at Mercedes’ major upgrade package, Ferrari’s straight-line speed concerns and the mounting speculation around Fred Vasseur and Christian Horner. The pair discuss the fallout from Lando Norris and Franco Colapinto’s latest clash before turning to the driver market, where Esteban Ocon’s Haas exit raises questions about his route back onto the F1 grid and the likely arrival of Rafael Câmara alongside Ollie Bearman.Plus, plenty of nostalgia for one of Formula One’s best-loved circuits and some classic Malaysian Grand Prix moments.

Spanners is joined by Kristian and Alex to review a strange Azerbaijan Grand Prix. George Russell looked in complete control at the front, while Verstappen and Hadjar produced an increasingly awkward Red Bull team dynamic. We dig into McLaren’s lack of pace, Piastri throwing away a potential podium, Ferrari’s straight-line struggles, Lindblad and Lawson’s clash, the chaotic safety-car restart and a final-lap dash that suddenly brought the race back to life. Plus your listener reckons.Ways To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarKristian here’s for Krede fra Pulshttps://open.spotify.com/album/4r2pCkVr79cqK5WSf93CimAlex wrestling podcast https://youtube.com/@wrestlingisawesome?si=Q1FyWLx3TqvTiCPR

Spanners, Trumpets and Stevens kick some tires and light some fires as they preview the chaotic carnival that is the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix in this, the latest episode of Missed Apex F1⭐Missed Apex Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReady https://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55 https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarOn Tonight’s Show:⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReady https://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐ Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55 https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.social⭐ Chris Stevens https://www.instagram.com/chrisonracing/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisonracing

Trumpets is joined by Matthew Somerfield and Geensy as they read the post break tech tea leaves and lay out the state of play as the season turns for home in this, the latest episode of Missed Apex F1⭐Missed Apex Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐  Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReady https://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐  Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55 https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarOn Tonight’s Show:⭐   Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55 https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.social⭐  Alex Vangeen https://www.instagram.com/alexvangeen/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alexvangeen https://www.youtube.com/@AlexVangeenRacing⭐   Matthew Somerfield https://twitter.com/SomersF1 https://bsky.app/profile/somersf1.co.uk https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN86Cw5aH/

Spanners goes solo to tackle your latest F1 reckons, including whether Apple TV is hurting F1’s growth in America, whether we’re heading for a Sprint every weekend, the case against Monaco Sprints, rookie FP1 rules, Madring’s problems, FIA/FOM politics, the future of hybrid engines and whether F1 risks losing existing fans while chasing new ones. Plus bold 2027 predictions and some properly silly listener takes.

Spanners and the Missed Apex crew review a dramatic first Spanish Grand Prix at Madring. We get into the VSC strategy swings, Norris’ costly timing, Verstappen’s track-limit controversies, Antonelli’s fortune and pace, Ferrari’s mixed afternoon, and whether this circuit actually produced a good race after all.