Backmarker returns back to days of old with Braedon and I recording remotely! Hopefully we can keep this up into the future.· Ex-Force India F1 boss loses extradition appeal in UK High Court. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/149089/exforce-india-boss-loses-extradition-appeal· How Bahrain, Silverstone and Melbourne F1 tracks are helping coronavirus fight. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.how-bahrain-silverstone-and-melbourne-f1-tracks-are-helping-coronavirus.1mBbWOPXqihdtXXtRLjDQd.html· Ferrari’s Maranello factory now building respirator parts to help coronavirus fight. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.ferraris-maranello-factory-now-building-respirator-parts-to-help-coronavirus.6NykgmRMptrerPefAnxxzX.html· Donald Trump's prescription for coronavirus: quite literally toxic. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/24/donald-trump-coronavirus-president-advice-bleach· FIA decision-making rule change brings F1 cost cap cut closer. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/149132/fia-decisionmaking-rule-brings-cost-cap-cut-closerContact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

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Backmarker #96: Backbackmarker

This episode I go through my decidedly disappointing trip to the Australian Grand Prix this year. But I go through any and all stories in Formula 1 at the moment and also dedicate half the episode to Coronavirus and just trying to do my bit at spreading some information.· F1 summer shutdown brought forward to free up space for races. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148718/summer-shutdown-brought-forward-to-free-up-calendar· Formula 1's key players agree to delay 2021 regulations by a year. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148732/f1-key-players-agree-to-postpone-2021-regulations· Canadian GP postponement continues F1 2020 season delay. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148943/canadian-gp-postponement-continues-f1-delay· FIA: Ferrari blocked release of full engine case details. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148956/fia-ferrari-blocked-release-of-engine-case-details· Mercedes F1-designed breathing aid approved for use by NHS. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148840/mercedesdesigned-breathing-aid-approved-by-nhs· Mercedes F1 engine facility repurposed for breathing aid production. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148935/mercedes-hpp-repurposed-to-aid-covid19-fight· What Scientists Know About Immunity to the Novel Coronavirus. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-you-become-immune-sars-cov-2-180974532/Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #95: Coronamarker

Backmarker is back! After 5 months and much waiting and reorganisation we are finally back! Just in time for the new season and the release of all the new cars.News:***SHOW NOTES COMING SOON***Contact and Stay In Touch…E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.comTweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpodFollow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #94: We can do both!

This week we talk about an above average race in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Also we return quite hilariously to our predictions that were made at the beginning of the year! News: • "We shouldn't be racing Saubers and McLarens": Red Bull desperate for Gasly to raise his game. https://www.racefans.net/2019/08/05/we-shouldnt-be-racing-saubers-and-mclarens-red-bull-desperate-for-gasly-to-raise-his-game/ • Red Bull F1 team now "totally relaxed" about keeping Max Verstappen. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/145090/red-bull-totally-relaxed-about-verstappen-future • Ricciardo: Renault yet to find "big" chassis gains with 2019 F1 car. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/145094/ricciardo-renault-yet-to-find-big-chassis-gains • Ricciardo's Q1 move "very disrespectful", says Perez. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-perez-disrespectful-hungary-qualifying/4507005/ • F1 teams have agreed to allow a 22-race 2020 calendar says Wolff. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/145213/f1-teams-agree-to-22race-2020-calendar--wolff • Toyota plans to give WEC hypercar challenger debut in June 2020. https://www.autosport.com/wec/news/145102/toyota-plans-hypercar-test-debut-in-june-2020 • How London is getting its own Eau Rouge. https://www.autosport.com/fe/feature/9365/how-london-is-getting-its-own-eau-rouge • Mick Schumacher takes maiden Formula Two victory at Hungary GP. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/04/mick-schumacher-maiden-f2-victory-hungary-gp-motor-sport Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #93: The German Highs

This week we get the chance to talk about the race of the season (so far), with a wet and wild German Gp behind us we talk all the news, and look forward to the Hungarian GP. News: • The weight concerns motivating F1's refuelling push. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/9341/the-weight-concerns-motivating-f1-refuelling-push • Renault F1 Team truck involved in accident on the way to Hungaroring. https://wtf1.com/post/a-renault-team-truck-was-involved-in-an-accident-on-the-way-to-the-hungararoing/ • Alain Prost becomes director of Renault F1 team's parent company. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/145068/prost-now-director-of-renault-team-parent-company • Honda's victory tweet! https://wtf1.com/post/honda-made-a-cheeky-reference-to-alonso-after-verstappen-won-the-german-gp/ • Brawn: Recent F1 thrillers "best response" to "vitriolic" criticism. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/145069/brawn-recent-thrillers-best-response-to-f1-critics • Red Bull Racing sets World Record for pitstops in German GP. https://wtf1.com/post/red-bull-broke-the-world-record-for-the-fastest-pit-stop-yet-again/ • Haas could impose team orders on Grosjean/Magnussen amid collisions. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/145065/haas-could-resort-to-team-orders-amid-collisions • FIA sees no issue with Hockenheim's drag strip run-off. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/germany-drag-strip-leclerc-masi/4503449/ • McLaren pursuing Colton Herta, full-season partnership with IndyCar team for 2020. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2019/07/29/sources-mclaren-colton-pursuing-herta-partnership-indycar-team/1849736001/ Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #92: Just Add Water

This week on Backmarker Podcast, Braedon powers through illness while Raj attempts to reverse translate F1 driver names... Plus we discus the week of F1 news, and preview the German GP. News: • F1 commits to reintroducing ground effect aero concept with '21 rules. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144841/f1-commits-to-reintroducing-ground-effect-for-2021 • F1 does not require high degradation tyres from 2021. https://wtf1.com/post/the-2021-regulations-will-not-feature-high-degradation-spec-tyres/ • F1 rulemakers' blueprint to improve racing in F1 for 2021 explained. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144843/f1-2021-blueprint-to-improve-racing-explained • Vettel's F1 future could hinge on the 2021 regulations. https://wtf1.com/post/vettels-formula-1-future-could-hinge-on-the-state-of-the-2021-regulations/ • F1 creates aero group to find 2021 loopholes in same way teams try. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144890/f1-creates-aero-group-to-find-2021-rules-loopholes • Vietnam grandstand renders https://wtf1.com/post/new-3d-renders-of-the-vietnam-grand-prix-track-have-been-released/ • Albert Park has extended its contract until 2025. https://wtf1.com/post/the-australian-grand-prix-has-extended-its-formula-1-contract-to-2025/ • Aston 'stands ready' for Formula 1 but hopes Honda stays. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144896/aston-tands-ready-for-f1-but-hopes-honda-stays • Formula 2 "much harder physically" than Formula 1 - McLaren's Norris. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144927/f2-much-harder-physically-than-f1--norris • Aston boss wants Le Mans talk with Red Bull's F1 driver Verstappen. https://www.autosport.com/wec/news/144918/aston-boss-wants-verstappen-le-mans-talk • Rich Energy CEO departs as Haas F1 sponsor changes its name. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144840/rich-ceo-departs-as-haas-sponsor-changes-name • The inside story of F1 2019's most bizarre sponsor saga. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/9330/the-inside-story-of-f1-2019-most-bizarre-sponsor-saga Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #91: I Want To Go To Bed

We are back... and we have a very good British GP to talk about, plus a whole lot of weird and wacky news. News: • No longer Rich Energy Haas? Maybe? https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144731/rich-ceo-says-company-own-statement-ludicrous • Silverstone extends deal for 5 years. https://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/silverstone-f1-extend-racing-deal-5-years • Haas sponsor ordered to drop logo, reveal team payments. https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/rich-energy-court-case-logo-haas/4487112/ • Fernando Alonso and McLaren end their relationship. https://wtf1.com/post/fernando-alonso-and-mclaren-have-quietly-ended-their-partnership/ • Todt wants F1 to consider reintroducing refuelling in 2021 changes. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144754/todt-wants-f1-to-consider-reintroducing-refuelling • Formula 1 teams say they are not equipped for a tyre war revival. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144659/f1-teams-not-equipped-for-a-tyre-war-revival • Lewis Hamilton drives Frank Williams around Silverstone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoQtwbpcGU • Seidl wanted new McLaren Formula 1 windtunnel "from day one." https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144668/seidl-wanted-new-mclaren-windtunnel-from-day-one • There are no intentions to drop Pierre Gasly according to Christian Horner. https://wtf1.com/post/red-bull-has-no-intention-to-replace-gasly-in-2019-says-horner/ • Ricciardo: Combining Renault/McLaren would give "pretty decent" car. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144789/renaultmclaren-merger-would-be-pretty-decent-car • Mercedes' Hamilton chases "imaginary" F1 rival to avoid complacency. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144784/hamilton-chases-imaginary-rival-to-stay-focused • Vietnam GP Pricing. https://www.adayroi.com/dv-ve-xem-dua-xe-F1-English-lp7950 • Wickens to drive IndyCar Toronto parade lap in adapted Honda NSX. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/144667/wickens-to-drive-indycar-parade-lap-in-toronto Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #90: Didn't Bore Us To Death

Backmarker #89: Something Was Done

This week on Backmarker Podcast we complain about the state of F1 and pray to the motorsport gods that something gets better in Austria. News: The battle to stop F1's revolution being watered down. https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature/9252/the-battle-to-stop-f1-revolution-being-watered-down Williams have announced that Paddy Lowe will be leaving the position after his extended leave of absence. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tech-chief-paddy-lowe-leaves-williams-with-immediate-effect.1LuqfrFdh40fh89GnBbkKS.html Push for Formula 1 to return to 2018 tyres goes on but is long shot. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144359/push-for-2018-tyres-goes-on-but-looks-set-to-fail Renault as fast as McLaren, says Abiteboul. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-fast-mclaren-abiteboul/4482666/ RUMOUR: Will Fernando Alonso return to F1 at Mercedes or Ferrari? https://www.gpblog.com/nl/nieuws/40080/gerucht-keert-fernando-alonso-terug-in-de-f1-bij-mercedes-of-ferrari-.html The FIA may revise rules about rejoining the track for 2020. https://wtf1.com/post/the-fia-may-revise-the-rules-regarding-rejoining-the-circuit-for-2020/ How Honda is using jet engine tech in Formula 1 engine upgrades. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144358/how-honda-is-using-jet-engine-tech-in-f1-upgrades Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #88: We've Got To Do Something...

Re-Upload of Episode 87... Show Notes may be causing upload issue, please forgive this week. Explained on Episode 88.

Backmarker #87: OK Google

This week on Backmarker Podcast we get fired up about the penalty against Vettel, how F1 is failing to stay relevant, and generally how much we love to hate F1. Plus a week of F1 news, and Raj chats about his time in a speedy race car. News: • Ferrari lodge intention to appeal Vettel penalty decision. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.ferrari-lodge-intention-to-appeal-vettel-penalty-decision.1V1njlRs4W2j3721CHpzsp.html • Nico believes Vettel fully deserved his penalty. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144005/penalty-fully-deserved-for-vettel--nico-rosberg • Formula 1 cost cap figure from 2021 season set to be $175million. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143944/f1-2021-cost-cap-figure-set-at-175million • Carlos Sainz would like to see F1 consider rules like the MotoGP concession rules. https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/motogp-concession-rules-good-example/4459883/?nrt=54 • FIA plans Thursday summit to break 2021 Formula 1 rules deadlock. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/144002/fia-plans-thursday-summit-to-break-2021-deadlock • Helmut Marko blames Pierre Gasly for Verstappen's collision. https://www.planetf1.com/f1-races/canadian-grand-prix/marko-indirectly-blames-gasly-for-maxs-kiss/ • Mercedes agrees to be in second Netflix Formula 1 series. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143938/mercedes-agrees-to-feature-in-second-netflix-series • Major Formula 1 timetable change proposed for 2021; teams wary. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143942/major-f1-timetable-change-proposed-teams-wary • Renault F1 team boss explains reluctance over 2021 rules delay. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143968/renault-explains-reticence-over-2021-rules-delay • Ricciardo: Renault's French GP F1 turnaround plan has substance. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143884/ricciardo-renault-turnaround-plan-has-substance • Ricciardo: Renault has bridged gap a lot with straight-line speed. https://www.crash.net/f1/news/922252/1/ricciardo-renault-has-bridged-gap-straightline-speed Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #86: Bad For The Sport

Backmarker #85: Non-Fudgable

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we celebrate a Monaco that wasn't completely boring, send our condolences to Le Clerc, and bust out the Italian F1 Blogs... News: Racing Point plans "almost new car" F1 upgrade for July's German GP. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143624/racing-point-plans-almost-new-car-update-for-july Ferrari crisis. Two go away! https://www.quotidiano.net/blog/turrini/crisi-ferrari-in-due-se-ne-vanno-5.5736 Ferrari needs to address F1 car issues "soon" to avoid 2020 repeat. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143625/ferrari-needs-to-address-issues-soon-for-2020-car Leclerc rumoured to be interested in other teams. https://www.planetf1.com/news/leclerc-and-ferrari-close-to-breaking-point/ Ferrari F1's Vettel explains handwritten letter to ill Lauda in '18. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143580/vettel-explains-written-letter-to-ill-lauda-in-2018 Ricciardo believes he has positively influenced Renault F1 team. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143573/ricciardo-believes-he-has-boosted-renault F1 calls off planned standard gearboxes move for 2021 cost saving. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143639/f1-calls-off-move-to-standard-gearboxes Ferrari could recall ex-tech chief Resta from Alfa Romeo. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143607/ferrari-could-recall-extech-chief-from-alfa Penske's Pagenaud beats Rossi to claim first Indianapolis 500 win. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/143686/pagenaud-beats-rossi-to-take-first-indy-500-win Berlin Formula E: Lucas di Grassi gives Audi home win. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/143652/di-grassi-gives-audi-home-formula-e-win-in-berlin Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #84: Omen Amen No Men

This week on Backmarker Podcast, we pay tribute to Niki Lauda, talk about Fernando's missed Indy chances, the week of F1 news, and make predictions about the upcoming Monaco GP. Help Raj with his Crowdfunding... https://bit.ly/2WgYmPL News: • Fernando Alonso and McLaren fail to qualify for Indianapolis 500. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/143518/alonso-and-mclaren-fail-to-qualify-for-indy-500 • McLaren rules out buying Fernando Alonso into the Indianapolis 500. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/143520/mclaren-rules-out-buying-alonso-into-the-indy-500 • Bob Fernley leaves McLaren IndyCar team after Alonso Indy 500 miss. https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/143536/fernley-exits-mclaren-after-alonso-indy-500-miss • Billy Monger earns his first single-seater win in Pau Grand Prix. https://www.autosport.com/other/news/143513/monger-earns-first-singleseater-win-in-pau-gp • Next stop Morocco or South Africa? https://www.planetf1.com/news/next-stop-morocco-or-south-africa/ • Drivers agree that Zandvoort will be a boring race. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143405/ricciardo-torn-over-zandvoort-race-quality • Vital city vote could save Interlagos's Brazilian Grand Prix hopes. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143444/vital-city-vote-may-have-saved-interlagos-f1-place • Mercedes is not targeting 21 wins this season according to Toto Wolff. https://www.planetf1.com/news/mercedes-not-targeting-21-wins-says-wolff/ • W Series leader Chadwick gets Williams F1 development driver role. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143522/w-series-leader-chadwick-gets-williams-f1-role • Helmut Marko states that the 'second class' Mazepin shows the dominance of Mercedes. https://www.planetf1.com/news/marko-second-class-mazepin-proved-w10-dominance/ • Petrobras told to end McLaren F1 deal early by Brazil president. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143469/petrobras-told-to-end-mclaren-sponsor-deal-early • FIA releases new standard parts tender for key F1 fuel system parts. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143528/fia-releases-another-f1-standard-parts-tender • Renault will push for upgraded F1 engine power if "stoked" by form. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143523/renault-will-push-for-power-if-stoked-by-upgrade • Horner: 2019 F1 aero and tyre changes hit Red Bull's strengths. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143537/aero-and-tyre-changes-have-hit-red-bull-strengths • Pirelli doesn't understand F1 teams' narrower tyre window complaints. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/143533/pirelli-doesnt-understand-2019-tyre-complaints Contact and Stay In Touch... E-mail Us: Backmarkerpodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: twitter.com/backmarkerpod Follow Us on Instagram: @backmarkerpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/backmarkerpodcast

Backmarker #83: The Horn Of The Crown?

Backmarker #82: Fart Of A Race

Backmarker is a Formula One Podcast hosted by 2 F1 obsessed friends from Australia. Each week we go through race weekends, F1 news, a wrap up of the wider Motorsports world, and often a little extra.

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