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 The Track Limits podcast will provide behind-the-scenes content of drivers, engineers, staff and everything in between. With a diverse team, we will showcase a unique experience for any new and long-time fans of formula racing.Copyright 2024 Politics & Government
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  • Why F1 ‘Upgrades’ Rarely Do What You Think - Bernie Collins | S03EP16

    Why F1 ‘Upgrades’ Rarely Do What You Think - Bernie Collins | S03EP16
    Dec 19 2025
    Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TRACKLIMITS. Promo Code TRACKLIMITS New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $2.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code TRACKLIMITSSTEAK to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at https://notion.com/tracklimits In this episode of the Track Limits Podcast, we are joined in Montreal by Bernie Collins, former Head of Strategy at Aston Martin and now one of the most trusted analytical voices on Sky Sports F1 and F1TV. Bernie gives a rare, honest breakdown of what really happens behind the scenes on the pit wall. From Aston Martin’s rise and recent struggles, to why upgrades are rarely “magic fixes”, to how teams are already shifting focus toward the massive 2026 regulation changes, this conversation pulls back the curtain on modern Formula One strategy. She also shares what it is like attending a Grand Prix as a fan for the first time in years, how her perspective has changed since leaving a team, and why fans often misunderstand decision making during races. The episode dives deep into Red Bull’s second-seat challenge, Ferrari’s growing pains with Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s internal battles, and why strategy meetings are the most revealing part of a race weekend. This is a must-watch episode for fans who want to understand Formula One beyond the timing screens. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro and Montreal as a fan 01:45 – Why Bernie loves the Canadian Grand Prix 03:20 – Aston Martin’s rise, fall, and internal pressure 06:40 – Why car performance changes everything for strategy 09:15 – Keeping drivers motivated during tough seasons 12:10 – Why upgrades are rarely overnight fixes 15:40 – When teams truly switch focus to the next car 19:30 – Williams, Carlos Sainz and building long-term momentum 23:45 – Early thoughts on the 2026 regulation reset 28:10 – Why Mercedes power units look strong again 31:30 – What Cadillac faces as a new F1 team 35:05 – Why Red Bull’s second seat is so difficult 40:10 – Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton and adapting to a new team 44:55 – What fans would learn most by seeing behind the scenes 48:30 – Why strategy meetings are the most revealing 51:20 – Final rapid fire and season outlook 🔥 Must-Watch Moments -Why strategy becomes brutally hard when the car is not fast -The truth behind upgrade hype and quoted lap time gains -Bernie’s explanation of Red Bull’s front-heavy car philosophy -Why confidence, not pressure, is Lando Norris’s biggest challenge -What fans would really learn by sitting in a strategy meeting 📲 Enjoyed this episode? Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the people shaping Formula One from the inside. #BernieCollins #F1Strategy #TrackLimitsPodcast #Formula1 #AstonMartinF1 #F1TV #SkyF1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Decisions Fans Never See: Silvia Bellot on Race Control Pressure | S03EP15

    The Decisions Fans Never See: Silvia Bellot on Race Control Pressure | S03EP15
    Dec 11 2025
    Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TRACKLIMITS. Promo Code TRACKLIMITS In this episode, we sit down with Silvia Bellot, Race Director for F1 Academy and one of the most respected officials in global motorsport. Silvia opens up about juggling two massive responsibilities at once — helping run the Las Vegas Grand Prix while preparing for the F1 Academy season finale taking place on the same weekend. She shares insight into what fans don’t see behind the scenes, why Las Vegas is one of the most complex races on the calendar, and how the unique nighttime desert conditions can completely change a weekend. Silvia also speaks candidly about her journey from volunteer marshal in Spain to becoming a leader in race control, and how the motorsport ladder must evolve to truly support young girls entering the sport. From promoting F1 Academy on the Las Vegas Sphere to discussing the rise of women’s sport in North America, Silvia brings honesty, clarity, and passion to this conversation about motorsport’s future. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Balancing Las Vegas GP & F1 Academy 00:32 – Why F1 Academy racing in Vegas is the perfect fit 01:35 – Promoting F1 Academy on the Sphere & plans for 2024 02:40 – Women’s sport boom in the US & why timing matters 03:55 – Title battle ending in Vegas: Silvia’s excitement 05:00 – What race operations actually handle on Vegas weekend 06:30 – Why Las Vegas is one of the hardest races to run 08:05 – Cold nights, unique street layout & tire strategy challenges 09:30 – Silvia’s journey: from marshal in Spain to Race Director 11:15 – How motorsport has changed for women 12:25 – Fixing the pyramid for girls: F1 Academy & Discover Your Drive 13:35 – Racing Emily Prazer in karts & Silvia’s hopes for the future 🔥 Must-Watch Moments -“Las Vegas is one of the most complex races we run — nothing about it is normal.” -“Putting F1 Academy on the Sphere is a milestone for women in motorsport.” -“We need to fix the pyramid. Girls deserve the same opportunities from day one.” -“Race control is people, pressure, and safety — not just pressing buttons.” -“Women already exist in motorsport. What we need is visibility and access.” 📲 Enjoyed this episode? Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping Formula 1, IndyCar and F1 Academy. #SilviaBellot #F1Academy #RaceDirector #F1 #LasVegasGP #WomenInMotorsport #TrackLimitsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Alisha Palmowski: "People Have NO IDEA How Hard This Is” | S03EP14

    Alisha Palmowski: "People Have NO IDEA How Hard This Is” | S03EP14
    Nov 27 2025
    New EveryPlate customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to https://everyplate.com/podcast and use code TRACKLIMITS199 to get started. Applied as a discount on the first box, limited time only. In this episode of Track Limits, we sit down with Alisha Palmowski, Red Bull’s F1 Academy driver, as she prepares for her first-ever race weekend in Canada. From a bold new Montreal livery to her love of 70s disco, Alisha opens up about racing, identity, pressure, and the unexpected moments that have shaped her journey so far. She talks about growing up in a normal family far from the typical motorsport mold, winning the Ginetta Junior scholarship that changed her life, sim racing since she was eight, learning the unique challenges of F1 Academy machinery, and the surreal experience of training inside the Red Bull facility in Milton Keynes. Alisha also shares her view on legacy, misconceptions about motorsport, what she wants future drivers to know, and how she plans to take on Montreal for the very first time. This episode is honest, funny, and full of the passion that defines racing’s next generation. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – First time in Canada and Toronto impressions 01:05 – Talking weather, rain in Montreal and first impressions 01:35 – Her special Red Bull x One Password Montreal livery 02:40 – How the livery collaboration came together 03:20 – What makes her “faster” in life outside racing 04:00 – Her love for music and 70s–90s disco 04:45 – Sim racing, F1 game obsession and Montreal practice 06:20 – What she’d be doing if she weren’t racing 07:25 – The moment she realized she belonged in motorsport 08:40 – Imposter syndrome and feeling “born” to race 09:20 – Drivers who inspire her, including Max Verstappen 11:00 – What legacy she wants to leave for future racers 12:20 – Big misconceptions about motorsport 13:25 – Her dream race weekend: track, car and teammate 14:35 – Bananas, superstitions and beating Max 15:20 – What she’s working on as a developing driver 16:20 – Driving style differences and car setup challenges 18:10 – What Red Bull support means to her 19:45 – Looking ahead ten years into her future 21:45 – Rapid fire: poutine, cold winters, accents and more 23:30 – Final send-off and Montreal race excitement 🔥 Must-Watch Moments -“I’m hoping the livery makes me a bit faster.” -“I feel like motorsport is in my blood.” -“I’d love to inspire people to know anyone can succeed in this sport.” -“Motorsport is one of the biggest team sports in the world.” -“If I race Max at Silverstone… I’m beating him.” -“I eat a banana before every session, even though I hate them.” 📲 Subscribe for more F1, F1 Academy and IndyCar conversations New episodes every week with drivers, engineers, creators and the people shaping motorsport’s future. #TrackLimitsPodcast #AlishaPalmowski #F1Academy #RedBullRacing #WomenInMotorsport #MontrealGP #SimRacing #MotorsportPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
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