Jump The Start Racing Podcast

The season is over but the work is just starting! 2022 was an epic year of firsts, the new regulations made a huge impact in Formula 1 and we shall see what the order ends up as next year. Max Verstappen and Red Bull ran away with the championships, but will Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes make the come back? The Jump the Start crew breaks down the year in the season recap episode! Let’s Jump the Start!

Its a wrap! Danke Seb, thank you Formula 1 for an amazing season. The battle for 2nd place went down to the final lap as Sergio Perez did his best to catch Charles LeClerc but couldn’t get it done. Congrats to Alfa Romeo on the 6th place finish besting Aston Martin after ending up tied in the standings. Also, we finally get an American Driver on the grid along with some announcements for Reserve Drivers…. Or Third Drivers I guess.

Guess what, HULKENBACK! Nico Hulkenberg is back as Haas is set to announce him as the driver alongside Kevin Magnussen for 2023. Beyond that we talk about the packages for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton officially becomes the greatest Brazilian driver ever, and other news. The Brazilian Grand Prix was packed full of action including a KMag pole position and complete domination from George Russell. It’s Max Verstappen versus the world going into the Abu Dhabi grand prix - Let’s Jump the Start!

Formula 1 finds itself at the historic Interlagos track for the Brazilian Grand Prix. IS THAT GLOCK?? Still ringing out in the pits, the classic Lewis Hamilton moment from years ago. Max Verstappen and Red Bull look to continue dominating while Mercedes attempts to catch up with Ferrari. Set for an exciting race in Brazil once again. Let’s Jump The Start!

The Formula 1 world descends on Mexico City and the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing are hit with the cost cap breach agreement penalties, Lewis Hamilton is sticking around for a few more years, and hopefully continues his war of words (and memes) with 2 time champ Fernando Alonso. Max Verstappen comes away with a victory and becomes the driver with the most wins in a season. Let’s Jump the Start!

The constructors championship is over with Red Bull clinching it at the US Grand Prix due to the Max Verstappen's win. A lot of drama unfolded in Texas at the Circuit of the Americas with, yep, even Sebastian Vettel leading the race with Lewis Hamilton right behind him. Strange times indeed, oh yeah, and Brad Pitt! Let’s Jump the Start!

Formula 1 is back this week after declaring Max Verstappen the drivers champion. This week we race in Austin at COTA in the good ol’ US of A, our home track! In this episode we preview the US Grand Prix, talk testing among young drivers, new procedures for wet races and…. Yeah still no F1 cost cap breach penalty. Let’s Jump the Start!

Lots and lots of drama coming out of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. Safety issues galore along with the wet racing from qualifying through the race itself causing drivers to question the protocols. Max Verstappen is crowned world champion after another Charles LeClerc penalty. And the FIA cost cap results have been announced…. A long show with lots of opinions! Let’s Jump the Start!

Singapore is back after a two year hiatus and it delivered a wet and wild race that was more reminiscent of a qualifying session with how many cars dropped out. Max Verstappen did not clinch the championship, but his team mate was able to take the W as we can start to call him the king of the streets! Beyond the track, there are a lot of rumors swirling about Aston Martin and Red Bull having breached the cost cap last season. What will the penalty be? The boys discuss that and more! Let’s Jump the Start!

Formula 1 is back after a short break due to the absence of the Russian Grand Prix… and so are we! On this episode we are discussing the Singapore Grand Prix, more silly season drama, and the announcement of the 2023 Formula 1 Calendar. Will Nyck De Vries fill a formula 1 seat, and will it be at Alpha Tauri or Williams? What about Pierre Gasly - will he officially make it over to Alpine? A few questions left to answer this season as we head into Singapore! Let’s Jump the Start! Lewis Hamilton Singapore Lap in 2018 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI3JzYCL3K0

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza was bathed in controversy. From engine penalties to safety car finishes, it was a procedural nightmare throughout the whole weekend. With Max Verstappen claiming the race win he is ever so close to clinching the 2022 World Driver’s Championship. Another Dutch driver, Nyck De Vries, makes an incredible entrance and scores points on his debut race. A lot to talk about with even more Silly Season news. Let’s Jump the Start

We keep moving through the three-peat after the summer break! The Dutch Grand Prix delivered in terms of end race drama and Ferrari blunders. Mercedes seems to be back in form regarding their strategy calls and race pace, but ultimately couldn’t deliver. A lot of conspiracies floating around regarding Yuki Tsunoda and Valtteri Bottas but ultimately Max Verstappen prevailed. We talk race review, Italian GP preview, and a whole lot of Silly Season involving Colton Herta, Pierre Gasly, and Oscar Piastri’s fate with Alpine/McLaren is sealed! Let’s Jump the Start

Complete domination by Max Verstappen and the Red Bull team as their car and setup lent itself perfectly to Spa and the Belgian Grand Prix. Starting from 14th, Max rocketed to the lead and never gave it back. It’s also official, Charles LeClerc is cursed as the tear off from Lance Strolls helmet severely hampers his championship bid. We also talk news with Audi and Alfa Romeo and silly season, dude… get’s sillier. Mick Schumacher, now potentially no seat? Say it ain’t so! Let’s Jump the Start

We are back from the mid season break and full of sustainable rocket fuel! We catch up on the news including the Piastri Team Saga, the return of the Bergamo Bullet as Antonio Giovinazzi gets a drive at Haas and the 2026 engine regulation announcement! Along with that, we ask the question - who has surprised you in 2022 as compared to how they finished in 2021? Lastly, we preview the Belgian Grand Prix and discuss how I know George Russell will dominate! Let’s Jump the Start!

The summer break is upon us and Formula 1 goes into it with a bang, with an avalanche of news as well as an exciting Hungarian GP. Sebastian Vettel is retiring, leaving Aston Martin with a spot that was quickly filled by Fernando Alonso. Lose one champ gain another. Porsche is making significant inroads into the sport as they look to purchase 50% of the Red Bull Racing team. And of course, Ferrari “Ferrari’s” again as they open the door for Max Verstappen and the Mercedes duo to take the podium. Let’s Jump the Start!

Another French Grand Prix at Le Castellet is in the books, hopefully this is the last time we have to say that. Anyway, on this episode the Jump the Start team discusses Ferrari’s main opponent being themselves, engine penalties, car upgrades, surprising pace around the track this weekend and dive into the standings as Max Verstappen is out to a huge lead over Charles LeClerc and the rest of the field. We also discuss Mercedes continuing to close the gap with Lewis Hamilton and George Russel, and preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. Let’s Jump the Start!

We are coming up on the exciting French Grand Prix (Note the sarcasm,lol) and boy do we have a lot to talk about! The FIA are imposing new regulations to limit bouncing for safety reasons. Silly season is bubbling below the surface with rumors that Daniel Ricciardo might be out of his seat at Mclaren. Confirmation of F1's worst kept secret might be coming soon with the news that Porsche and Audi might be entering Formula 1 after the announcement of the new 2026 engine rules. We preview the always excilerating French Grand Prix and we are also in our feelings with Yuki Tsunoda's brain overheating and other topics. Let's Jump The Start!

I love the Austrian GP, you love the Austrian GP, we all love the Austrian GP! The venue that doesn’t seem to disappoint, the Red Bull Ring, produced another fantastic weekend filled with racing action. Qualifying, the sprint race and the actual race itself featured a ton of exciting action. Lots of overtaking and wheel to wheel racing from the surprising likes of Mick Schumacher against Lewis Hamilton, a five way battle in the midfield, and Charles LeClerc overtaking Max Verstappen on track three times! Hear our thoughts as we deep dive into the action. Let’s Jump the Start!.

The British Grand Prix was a spectacle from start to finish, and the Jump the Start boys go long providing analysis on the whole thing. In this episode we discuss: the “race-ism” seen from Nelson Piquet and other old guard F1 figures across the paddock towards Lewis Hamilton, the terrible accident involving George Russell and Zhou Guanyu, the incredible wheel to wheel racing between the top 6 contenders, and Carlos Sainz winning his first race after 150 entries hot off of the pole position. Lots and lots to go over! Let’s Jump the Start!

Content packed episode this week! The Formula 1 circus descends on Great Britain at the historic Silverstone track for the British Grand Prix. News is swirling around the paddock regarding cost for broadcasting rights and new projects and properties related to Formula 1 produced by current drivers. New updates being brought to the track for Alpine and Mercedes’ hoping to pull those teams closer to the front of the pack and we discuss our F1 feelings regarding silly season, George versus Lewis and some thoughts from the F1 Grinch - Bernie Ecclestone. Lastly we preview the British Grand Prix with trivia, track history and predictions. Whew. Let’s Jump the Start!