Lovecars On the Grid. Global Motorsport Podcast

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

The biggest question this week, is who will take the Mercedes seat next year? Elsewhere, McLaren have been bought by CYVN Holdings, based in Abu Dhabi.

It was Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris in the McLarens at the F1 in Austria, where we had a terrific performance between the two drivers, who ended up taking 1st and 2nd place. Max Verstappen was unfortunately forced to retire...

INDYCAR – Road America

Alex Palou took the win at Road America, mastering fuel strategy to hold off Felix Rosenqvist in second and Santino Ferrucci in third. Scott Dixon led the most laps but Palou’s late-race pace proved decisive.

HYPERCARS – Watkins Glen

The Hypercar class roared around the Glen, showcasing prototype speed and endurance. Expect analysis of the key teams, driver lineups, pace in traffic and how manufacturers performed under pressure.

MotoGP – Mugello

Marc Márquez ended an eleven‑year wait with a dominant weekend at Mugello: fastest qualifier, Sp...

This week on On The Grid, we take you on a full-throttle journey through one of the most dramatic weekends in global motorsport!

We kick off in Formula 1, where the Canadian Grand Prix delivered unexpected twists and late-race drama after what initially looked like a tiresome tire strategy battle. From strategy calls to safety cars, we break down how the race turned into one of the most talked-about events of the F1 season.

Over in France, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans gave us one of the most emotional stories in recent motorsport...

This Week on 'On The Grid' Motorsport Podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman

Get your weekly fix of high-octane motorsport action on ‘On The Grid’, the motorsport podcast hosted by racing legend Tiff Needell and automotive enthusiast Paul Woodman. In this episode, we're covering the latest global motorsport news, race results, driver insights, and more!

British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) thrills at Thruxton Circuit kick off this week’s episode, with bumper-to-bumper racing, dramatic overtakes, and championship implications.

Then it's off to the legendary Isle of Man TT, where speed...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

This week, Mad Max is back with Formula 1 in Barcelona,

Indycar and IMSA Sportscars Drama at Detroit!

Not the most exciting NASCAR in Nashville.

We follow the Formula E trail to China.

Check out on the GB3 racers at Spa.

And catch up with the Isle of Man TT.

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Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Our hosts today are Tiff Needell and Lovecars team member, Phil Bradley, as our regular host, Paul Woodman is in China to watch the Formula E and unable to join us!

We've had a jam packed weekend of motorsport, from Monaco F1 to MotoGP at Silverstone, an Indianapolis 500 spectacle, British GT and BTCC!

But firstly, we pay tribute to two motorsport drivers in Britain over the past few weeks.

In Monaco, we had an exciting first few laps of the Formula 1 Grand...

This week, on the grid.

An incredible French MotoGP race at Le Mans.

A wonderful WEC race at Spa.

Indycars, Sportscars and, of course, NASCAR from America.

Supercar drama from Down Under.

And the BTCC boys entertain back home at Brands Hatch – with a little help from the Caterham crowd!

But before all that …

We pay our respects to England's Owen Jenner, and New Zealander Shane Richardson, together with County Cork driver, Lauren O’Brien.

And the Alpine F1 saga bec...

On The Grid today.

Thunderstorms in Miami with F1 and F1 academy

An Indycar procession

Same, same, same for World Superbikes in Italy

Drama aplenty in Texas NASCAR race

Plus Formula EEEs in Monaco

World GT-ees at Brands Hatch

And BSB-ees kick off their season at Oulton Park

But first we mourn the loss of Jochen Mass who has passed away at the age of 78.

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Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

This week, there's WRC and Moto GP in Spain, British GT and BTCC at home, and MAD Ring in Madrid?

As Tiff calls it, have they created a Madring in Madrid? The rumours of an upcoming event in Madrid that looks suspiciously similar to Monaco!

In WRC, the drivers were rallying in the Canary Islands for the first time, where the raw talent...

Formula 1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 – Jeddah Corniche Circuit Results & Highlights

At the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia, McLaren's Oscar Piastri clinched his third win of the 2025 Formula 1 season, capitalising on a five-second penalty given to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for exceeding track limits and gaining an unfair advantage. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium in third.

With this win, Piastri now leads the F1 Drivers’ Championship, becoming the first Australian to top the standings since Mark Webber in 2010.

Lando Norris rebounded from a crash in qualifying that placed h...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

We look back an absolutely packed weekend of motorsport from around the World with enough variety to please every type of fan!!

The Bahrain Grand Prix of course, plus F2 and F3

Indycar and IMSA sportscars from Long Beach

MotoGP from Qatar and Superbikes from Assen

NASCAR from Bristol Tennessee

Formula E from Miami – ex...

Join Paul and Tiff as they dive into another action-packed week of global motorsport, covering Formula 1, British GT, Ginetta GT Academy, and NASCAR.

Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka

Max Verstappen claimed his first win of the 2025 Formula 1 season and his fourth straight victory at Suzuka in commanding style. Starting from pole, Verstappen held off the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who crossed the line in second and third respectively. The result closes the championship gap, leaving Verstappen just a single point behind leader Norris.

A standout moment came fr...

It might have been a quieter weekend in the world of motorsport, but there was still plenty to talk about! This week, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman dive into all the key action from around the globe, plus the biggest off-track drama that has everyone in the paddock talking.

In MotoGP, the world's best riders took on the bumps, twists, and challenges of the Circuit of the Americas. With Marc Márquez’s history of dominance in Texas, could anyone stop him this time, or would we see a new king of COTA emerge? We break dow...

On The Grid – The weekly Motorsport roundup Podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman

This week, the motorsport world delivered drama, triumph, and heartbreak – and we’re breaking it all down!

🔸 After a first Ferrari victory for Lewis Hamilton in the sprint race, it was double delight for McLaren as Norris and Piastri shine, while Ferrari faces a double disaster in a weekend to forget.

🔸 In the WRC, Elfyn Evans masters the brutal Safari Rally, proving his rallying prowess.

🔸 Over in IndyCar, Alex Palou dominates in the Billionaires' playground at Thermal Club...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World! This week, we go from Formula 1 in Australia, to Formula 3, MotoGP, Sebring 12H and NASCAR in Las Vegas!

Is the Drive To Survive documentary too fake?! Should it be removed from the air? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

We had the debut Formula 1 race of the season in Melbourne, with 6 new rookie drivers joining the ranks of the teams on the grid. We had...

Buckle up and join motorsport icons Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman on On The Grid, the premier global motorsport podcast that takes you inside the most exhilarating racing action from around the world. Each week, we travel the globe to bring you comprehensive coverage, expert analysis, and unmissable highlights from the weekend’s top motorsport events. Whether you’re passionate about endurance racing, two-wheeled thrills, open-wheel battles, or the raw power of stock cars, On The Grid delivers it all with the insider knowledge and infectious enthusiasm that only Tiff and Paul can provide.

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Strap in for another high-octane edition of On The Grid! 🏁 This week, we take you on a global motorsport journey packed with thrilling season openers, behind-the-scenes stories, and the hottest news shaking the racing world.

🌏 Down Under Thrills:

We start in Australia, where two of the most exciting series kicked off with a bang:

🏍️ World Superbikes at Phillip Island:

The season opener delivered breathtaking racing, with edge-of-your-seat ov...

This week on 'On the Grid' motorsport podcast, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman take you on a thrilling journey through a weekend packed with racing action from across the globe. From the icy forests of Sweden to the banked oval of Daytona and the sun-soaked high-speed streets of Jeddah, we break down all the drama, excitement, and controversy.

🇸🇪 WRC – Rally Sweden: Snowbanks, blistering pace, and daring drifts! We analise the action from Round 2 of the World Rally Championship, where Esapekka Lappi put on a stunning display, but it was Elfyn Evans and Toyota who emerged victorious after a...

On the Grid Podcast – Your Weekly Motorsport Fix with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman

This week on the ultimate motorsport podcast, racing legend Tiff Needell and motorsport enthusiasts Paul Woodman bring you all the latest action, analysis, and predictions from around the world of motor racing. On the Grid is your go-to source for everything from Formula 1, F2, F3, IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula E, WRC, WEC, IMSA with season predictions to the biggest news from endurance racing, touring cars, and more.

Each week, Tiff and Paul break down the latest race results, dissect the ho...

Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman return with another action-packed episode of their motorsport podcast, 'On the Road', bringing you all the latest news, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of motor racing.

This week, they discuss Lewis Hamilton crashing his Ferrari during testing, raising questions about his adaptation to the new car and what it could mean for the upcoming season. Or was it simply a 'bump' in the road?

Meanwhile, Adrian Newey has expressed concerns about Aston Martin’s engine performance, admitting that even his design genius may not be en...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

This week, we've had an exciting Monte Carlo Rally, plus madness in America at the Daytona 24H! But first, we have the motorsport news!

Lewis Hamilton makes his move to Ferrari in F1, will we see his 8th Championship win with Ferrari? There were huge amount of fans trying to get a glimpse of Hamilton's first test laps at Fiorano.

The Autosport Awards...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!

This week, we look back at the Dakar Rally and Formula E, and look forward to Monte Carlo and the Daytona 24H.

In Formula 1 news, the official photos of Lewis Hamilton posing outside Enzo Ferrari's house as he moves across to the Italian team this F1 season.

Paul was invited out to Mexico to watch the Formula E race, where British drive Oliver...

Welcome to the Lovecars on the Grid podcast! Happy New Year from our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, who bring us another roundup of motorsport events from the past week!

This week, Paul went out to the desert watch the Dakar rally with Ford! Elsewhere we have Daytona and Formula E to look forward to in Mexico.

In the news, TAG Heuer have taken over as the official time keeper sponsor in Formula 1 from Rolex, in a rumoured to be $150 million deal!

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On The Grid today we’re looking forwards to Christmas and suggesting who of the 24 drivers made a Grand Prix start in 2024 are going to have the happiest Christmas’s looking back on their seasons!

We rate which driver will be happiest

Well, for two drivers it’s really hard to tell … Tsunoda and Lawson.

Yuki will go from 10/10 to 1/10, Liam 10/10 to maybe 6 or 7

Stuck on 1 Bottas, Ricciardo and Perez.

On 3 Stroll and Sergeant

On 4 Colapinto, Ocon and Alonso

On 5 A...

This Weekend in Motorsport: Tune into On The Grid for All the Action and Drama on your ultimate motorsport podcast! Here’s what’s coming your way:

🏎️ McLaren win the 2024 constructors championship in Abu Dhabi

From breathtaking overtakes to blazing speed, McLaren paints the desert papaya in a thrilling finale under the Yas Marina lights. Their first since 1998

🏆 Formula 2 Title Showdown

It’s a battle of skill and nerves as a Brazilian star edges out a determined Frenchman in a nail-biting championship decider.

⚡ Formula E Roars Back in São Paul...

Dive into the action-packed world of motorsport with On The Grid, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman unravel the biggest stories from a thrilling weekend of racing. This episode covers everything from the drama of the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix to updates from Formula 2, the F1 Academy, and Formula E.

Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix: Full of Controversy

The Lusail Circuit hosted the penultimate Formula 1 race of the season, but the weekend wasn't without its share of controversies. Questions are raised around the circuit's suitability—only one viable overtaking corner, a lack of en...

Welcome to the Lovecars on The Grid Podcast, with our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman. On the grid today, we have:

Max wins the pot – then stirs the pot with his comments at the F1 in Las Vegas! He wins his 4th World Championship. Mercedes and Ferrari dominated the F1 weekend, but Verstappen only needed 5th place to secure championship number 4, and it looks like there’s going to be a Cadillac in F1 in 2026! It will be an exciting 2025 season for sure!

Elsewhere in the news, Max Verstappen stated how hard F1 c...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

This week, we have titles decided in both MotoGP and Aussie Supercars. There's mayhem in Macau, Tiff drives Superformula and more surprising departures in Formula 1!

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Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast! Our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman discuss the latest motorsport action from around the World!

In the news, we say goodbye to Valtteri Bottas in Formula 1, unless he signs for another F1 team in the near future! Elsewhere, Qatar have expressed an interest in the Audi/Sauber F1 team.

We had the NASCAR play offs at the Phoenix Raceway in Arizona, as Joey Logano takes his 3rd title, similar to Max Verstappen in Formula 1!

Paul is out in Japan at Suzuka...

Weekend Motorsport Recap with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman: Max's Brazilian GP Masterclass, Martín Dominates MotoGP, Toyota Claims WEC Crown, and NASCAR Drama Unfolds

On the Grid this week looks back at an electrifying weekend for motorsport fans! Max Verstappen put on a masterclass in the chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix, expertly navigating tricky conditions and on-track incidents to secure another commanding win. Meanwhile, in MotoGP, Jorge Martín gained a significant advantage in Malaysia, edging closer to the championship with a dominant ride.

In endurance racing, Toyota clinched the World Endurance Championship (WE...

Welcome to the On The Grid motorsport podcast! Our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us another roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

This week, we have dramas in America and Mexico! Plus MotoGP, NASCAR in Miami, Aussie Supercars, British Rally Championship and more!

Motorsport pundit, Billy Monger is in the news again, this time to set a World Ironman record, beating the previous record by 2 hours!

It was a dramatic Formula 1 in Mexico this weekend, where the headline was the drama between Red Bull driver Max...

On The Grid today …

The Max attack is back!!!

We head to Texas for a controversial United States Grand Prix.

We go down under to Australia where MotoGP entertained in style round the wonderful Philip Island circuit.

In Central Europe, Thierry Neuville almost clinches his first World Rally Championship.

While in Spain Toprak Razgatlioglu does claim his second World Superbike crown.

There are shocks and surprises as NASCAR begins to cut its play-off finalists down from 8 to the final 4 in Las Ve...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid podcast, where our hosts Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring you a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

We head to the USA for Hypercars at Road Atlanta and NASCARs at Charlotte.

Then to Japan for Superformula, Australia for Supercars and Portugal for Superbikes.

But we need to go no further than Brands Hatch for the most dramatic motorsport anywhere in the world last weekend as the British Superbike Champion was crowned.

In the news Mick Schumacher joins...

Welcome to Lovecars On the Grid, the global motorsport podcast, where Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman look back on a weekend of motorsport action from across the world!

There was no F1 last weekend but we take a look at ‘F1 on water‘ with the Americas Cup, where there are a surprising amount of motorsport crossovers. Plus a history lesson on Queen Victoria and the original Americas Cup!

More frustration for Elfyn Evans in Rally Chile – and this time it wasn’t his Toyota that let him down.

Great entertainment as usual...

We look back at a weekend packed with thrilling motorsport from all over the world!

From an absolutely brilliant Grand Prix in BAKU, Azerbaijan.

To Toyota crashing out of the World Endurance Championship at home in Japan.

Indycar and Indycar NXT champions crowned on a 200mph, 1.3-mile bowl in Nashville.

A dramatic last lap pass for NASCAR victory at Watkins Glen.

Contact between teammates fighting for the win in Australian Supercars.

And bikes falling like skittles as the British Superbikes entertained...

This week Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman look back at a very hot, humid and sadly dull Grand Prix in Singapore, together with F1 there was also the F1 Academy where Abbi Pulling continued her dominance, but where will she go next?

The FIA swearing scandal. Should Forumal One drivers be allowed to swear?

A controversial fastest lap for Daniel Ricciardo in what looks like his last Grand Prix and F1 looks to say farewell to him.

And overheated Mercedes drivers – why don’t they wear cool suits?

There was...

Welcome to the Lovecars On The Grid Podcast, where our hosts, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman bring us a roundup of motorsport events from around the World!

Tiff returns from a glorious weekend racing at Goodwood while I’ve been mixing it with the biker boys in Italy.
There was the usual carnage in Greece where the rally stars faced the arduous terrain of the Acropolis Rally.
The World Superbikes were in France – and Toprak Razgatlioglu didn’t win a single race!
The NASCAR stars began their play-offs in Atlanta with a bang...

On The Grid today …An amazing weekend of nail-biting finishes whether it wasF1, F2 or F3 at Monza,World Sportscars in America,Indycar,or NASCARthe winning margins were close.Surprisingly the least exciting race was in MotoGP – but the result was still something rather special!!In the news …Kimi Antonelli confirmed for Merecedes next year but started his F1 career with a bangWhile Sargeant is dropped by Williams and Franco Colapinto is his surprise replacement.

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In this week's episode of On the Grid, your global motrosport podcast with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, we dive into a thrilling weekend of motorsport action from across the globe! We break down the latest results from Formula 1 - with a second win from Lando Norris, plus F1 Academy in Holland, the drama of IndyCar, IndyNXT, and NASCAR in America, and wrap things up with the BTCC and BSB action back home.But first, the latest breaking news:Jack Doohan’s promotion at AlpineLogan Sargeant’s uncertain future in F1Kimi Antonelli’s FP1 debut at MonzaLiam Lawson locked in for...

In Austria the head-to-head MotoGP Ducati battle raged on.In America there was drama aplenty from both Indycar, Indycar NXT and NASCAR.While Down Under the Supercars didn’t disappoint! But first the News …And an apology to the Probite British Rally Championship for not including them in last week’s show as Chris Ingram …Not a lot of news from the F1 teams on their summer break as the last few seats await a driver – unless Red Bull implodes!While at MotoGP it’s a frantic merry go round of riders swapping saddles …

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