https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-grip-an-f1-culture-podcast--7187066enSportsCopyright Triumvirate F1https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5684ff7d05de1f537cc7be3cab69234f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-grip-an-f1-culture-podcast--7187066Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:08:06 +0000Triumvirate F1Triumvirate F1feeds@spreaker.comNo Grip is a Formula 1 culture podcast hosted by Lily Herman. Each episode dives into the wacky and dramatic mishaps, scandals, and sagas surrounding the sport, both on the track and far away from it. From the ever-expanding world of F1 romance novels...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-there-suddenly-a-million-f1-romance-novels--73094440
For today's episode, Lily chats with romance author Andie J. Christopher, author of numerous romances including the F1 romance novel Faster and the forthcoming YA novel Formula He's the One, to talk about where Formula 1 fits into the genre at large, why it's become so beloved by scores of readers, and what it says about the F1 fandom.

F1 romances mentioned in this episode:

- Slipstream by Madge Maril
- Crash Test by Amy James
- Crash Into You by Simone Soltani
- The Bump in Their Forbidden Reunion by Amanda Cinelli]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73094440Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:09:06 +0000Triumvirate F1Over the past three years, there's been a noticeable uptick in the number of Formula 1 romance novels coming out from traditional book publishers in the U.S. and abroad, not to mention an explosion of F1 romances in the indie and self-published...
For today's episode, Lily chats with romance author Andie J. Christopher, author of numerous romances including the F1 romance novel Faster and the forthcoming YA novel Formula He's the One, to talk about where Formula 1 fits into the genre at large, why it's become so beloved by scores of readers, and what it says about the F1 fandom.

F1 romances mentioned in this episode:

- Slipstream by Madge Maril
- Crash Test by Amy James
- Crash Into You by Simone Soltani
- The Bump in Their Forbidden Reunion by Amanda Cinelli]]>2794f1,lily-hermanfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/has-ferrari-recovered-from-its-2019-cheating-allegations--73029200
For this episode, Lily got to chat with Ben Bowlin — the podcaster known for numerous popular shows including Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know, Ridiculous History, and CarStuff — and dive into all things Ferrari. What happened back in 2019, and what does it mean for the future of this team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3984f7f3-d72e-4de4-8af8-b48001749d92Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1During Formula 1's 76-year history, few teams have had quite as many highs and lows as Ferrari, the Italian racing outfit known for its iconic prancing horse, passionate fanbase, and sky-high expectations. It has a long history of scandals and sagas...
For this episode, Lily got to chat with Ben Bowlin — the podcaster known for numerous popular shows including Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know, Ridiculous History, and CarStuff — and dive into all things Ferrari. What happened back in 2019, and what does it mean for the future of this team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2714f1,ferrarifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-have-lgbtq-f1-fans-made-the-sport-their-own--73029214
In this episode, Lily sits down with Tasia Johnson, an F1 content creator who's also openly queer, to talk about her experiences going to races and working with brands, as well as which drivers she and her circle of fellow queer F1 fans have put their weight behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>c7b7344d-e703-4261-ac14-b472010f89deWed, 24 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1Queerness has always had a strange relationship to Formula 1, with homophobia still being a big issue in the sport and just a handful of drivers past and present openly identifying as LGBTQ+ throughout its 76-year history. Despite the lack of formal...
In this episode, Lily sits down with Tasia Johnson, an F1 content creator who's also openly queer, to talk about her experiences going to races and working with brands, as well as which drivers she and her circle of fellow queer F1 fans have put their weight behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-f1-losing-without-a-great-rivalry--73029209
In this episode, Lily talks to livestreamer and podcaster Ashley Kalita, known to online audiences as AshVandelay, about what's at the heart of the sport's great rivalries — and why, try as Formula 1 and the media may, it's never going to be able to build that kind of narrative between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>d51628f2-37a8-4e6d-a7fc-b464010b2c82Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1Senna versus Prost. Hamilton versus Rosberg. Schumacher versus...well, a lot of people. Rivalries have been at the heart of Formula 1 since its founding 76 years ago. But it's been roughly half a decade since the sport's last iconic rivalry, and now...
In this episode, Lily talks to livestreamer and podcaster Ashley Kalita, known to online audiences as AshVandelay, about what's at the heart of the sport's great rivalries — and why, try as Formula 1 and the media may, it's never going to be able to build that kind of narrative between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-s-the-2004-monaco-grand-prix-s-missing-diamond--73029208
This week, Lily sits down with guest Byrd Pinkerton to go through what culture was like in 2004, what led an F1 team to put two uninsured $300,000 diamonds on their cars, and what we know in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>939be437-3925-47ec-aaa1-b45d000c16acWed, 03 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1It's now summer, marking the perfect time to relax with an ice-cold beverage and dive into one of the greatest mysteries in Formula 1 history: What happened to the diamond that was lost at the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix? It's a winding tale that includes...
This week, Lily sits down with guest Byrd Pinkerton to go through what culture was like in 2004, what led an F1 team to put two uninsured $300,000 diamonds on their cars, and what we know in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-exactly-is-the-point-of-the-cadillac-f1-team--73029213
For this week's episode, Lily talks to The Athletic's Formula 1 staff writer Madeline Coleman and American F1 fan Zach St. Clair to get to the bottom of why Cadillac is deserving of a second look, why there's so much emphasis on having an American team on the grid, and what it even means for a team to be "American" in spirit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2bf99043-534c-4292-ad8c-b44f0159af34Wed, 20 May 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1After a very public multi-year saga to get on the grid, Cadillac is currently making it way through its first season in Formula 1. On the surface, its results seem lackluster, to say the least. But is there more to this crew than meets the eye? And...
For this week's episode, Lily talks to The Athletic's Formula 1 staff writer Madeline Coleman and American F1 fan Zach St. Clair to get to the bottom of why Cadillac is deserving of a second look, why there's so much emphasis on having an American team on the grid, and what it even means for a team to be "American" in spirit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-susie-wolff-s-memoir-tell-us-anything-new--73029218
In this bonus episode, Lily and her pal Indiah Porter go over Susie's new memoir 'Driven,' which came out in the U.S. in late April, to unpack more of her background as both a racing driver and a business executive. But as they soon find, what Susie doesn't say in her book ends up being just as important — and much more interesting — as what she does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3756e871-6fbc-4bbd-8386-b44100fbc67cWed, 06 May 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1These days, conversations about women in motorsports are never complete without mentions of Susie Wolff. Susie is the last woman to participate in an official Formula 1 race weekend more than a decade ago, and now runs F1 Academy, the highly visible...
In this bonus episode, Lily and her pal Indiah Porter go over Susie's new memoir 'Driven,' which came out in the U.S. in late April, to unpack more of her background as both a racing driver and a business executive. But as they soon find, what Susie doesn't say in her book ends up being just as important — and much more interesting — as what she does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-katherine-legge-think-f1-academy-is-doing-its-job--73029216
This go-around on No Grip, Lily talks to Katherine Legge, the iconic racer and Throttle Therapy podcast host who's taken part in what feels like almost every motorsports series under the sun and has plenty to say about what's missing from conversations about F1A, sexism, visibility, and mentorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>95cf11cc-4f01-48a3-a114-b43901438114Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1When it debuted in 2023, the women-centric support series F1 Academy (F1A) was branded by Formula 1 and the greater racing ecosystem as a giant step forward for visibility and opportunity in motorsports for women. It even came with its own digital...
This go-around on No Grip, Lily talks to Katherine Legge, the iconic racer and Throttle Therapy podcast host who's taken part in what feels like almost every motorsports series under the sun and has plenty to say about what's missing from conversations about F1A, sexism, visibility, and mentorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-the-2023-wagageddon-shift-f1-culture--73029211
For this episode, Lily is joined by Kate Byrne, one half of the podcast and brand Two Girls 1 Formula, to explain why some people care so much about professional athletes' romantic partners and how following them can actually explain a great deal about what's happening in the paddock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>ebec29b1-f061-4118-997b-b42b014ae9feWed, 15 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1Formula 1 has gone through several major cultural shifts over the past decade, from its acquisition by Liberty Media in the mid-2010s to the 'Drive to Survive' boom that followed a few years later during the pandemic. But there's a major cultural...
For this episode, Lily is joined by Kate Byrne, one half of the podcast and brand Two Girls 1 Formula, to explain why some people care so much about professional athletes' romantic partners and how following them can actually explain a great deal about what's happening in the paddock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2782truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-f1-drivers-go-on-strike-in-1982--73029204
Today's drivers don't seem to have much agency as individuals or as a group to alter their circumstances, but that wasn't always the case in Formula 1. In fact, maybe the 2026 grid could learn a few things from previous generations who came before them — particularly those from back in the early 1980s.

For this episode, Lily sits down with Elizabeth Blackstock, the motorsports journalist and historian behind Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys on Substack and YouTube, to discuss the 1982 F1 drivers' strike, where racers came together to force the hand of the sport's higher-ups, changing Formula 1's trajectory forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>88aa5212-3718-4b70-8cdf-b42401354412Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1Though we're only three races into the 2026 F1 season, many drivers have been vocal about their hatred of the sport's brand-new rules and regulations. But what power do they actually have to change them? And how far would these racers go to get what...
Today's drivers don't seem to have much agency as individuals or as a group to alter their circumstances, but that wasn't always the case in Formula 1. In fact, maybe the 2026 grid could learn a few things from previous generations who came before them — particularly those from back in the early 1980s.

For this episode, Lily sits down with Elizabeth Blackstock, the motorsports journalist and historian behind Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys on Substack and YouTube, to discuss the 1982 F1 drivers' strike, where racers came together to force the hand of the sport's higher-ups, changing Formula 1's trajectory forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-worst-motorsports-movie-of-all-time--73029219
This week, Lily talks to actor, podcaster, and motorsports content creator James Coker about the magic (and pitfalls) of filmmaking and all of the different factors that made 'Driven' such a mess. Meanwhile, Yochai saves his haterade for a different film in motorsports canon.

(You can also more of James's work on Instagram and YouTube.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a31183e9-6162-4e4a-a04c-b41700efc9a6Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1Is there one motorsports movie out there that's worse than all the rest? Several years ago, Lily sought to find this out, and after plenty of research, one film kept coming up: 'Driven,' the 2001 box office bomb written by and starring Sylvester...
This week, Lily talks to actor, podcaster, and motorsports content creator James Coker about the magic (and pitfalls) of filmmaking and all of the different factors that made 'Driven' such a mess. Meanwhile, Yochai saves his haterade for a different film in motorsports canon.

(You can also more of James's work on Instagram and YouTube.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-astrology-say-about-the-2026-f1-grid--73029221@shelovesvrooms on Instagram and TikTok, takes Lily (and a skeptical but open-minded Yochai) through what an astrological lens can provide F1 fans. From understanding what gives certain driver pairings strong chemistry to learning more about why Leos always have such good hair, Mikaela is shedding light on a different side of the grid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>ea310842-9544-4080-99e5-b405010b58ebWed, 11 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1There’s no shortage of ways to analyze the state of the Formula 1 grid nowadays, with everybody weighing in on lap times, aerodynamics, tire degradation, pitstops, overtakes, and a whole lot more. But during an era of new rules and regulations when so...@shelovesvrooms on Instagram and TikTok, takes Lily (and a skeptical but open-minded Yochai) through what an astrological lens can provide F1 fans. From understanding what gives certain driver pairings strong chemistry to learning more about why Leos always have such good hair, Mikaela is shedding light on a different side of the grid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-went-wrong-for-daniel-ricciardo--73029225
But is the tale of Daniel Ricciardo a success story centered on a driver who got nearly everything out of the sport, a cautionary tale of what happens when the quest for fame overtakes the need to perform well in a high-stakes environment, or a combination of both?

With a little help from Two Girls 1 Formula co-creator Nicole Sievers, we’re diving into what we can learn from the chaotic career of the man known as the Honey Badger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1a4e6e88-9293-4ed5-bde4-b40201599a2bWed, 04 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0000Triumvirate F1For much of the 2010s and the first half of the 2020s, Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo was the belle of the ball in Formula 1. Initially beloved for his cheeky personality and mesmerizing driving style, he eventually started to build a larger...
But is the tale of Daniel Ricciardo a success story centered on a driver who got nearly everything out of the sport, a cautionary tale of what happens when the quest for fame overtakes the need to perform well in a high-stakes environment, or a combination of both?

With a little help from Two Girls 1 Formula co-creator Nicole Sievers, we’re diving into what we can learn from the chaotic career of the man known as the Honey Badger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-no-grip--73029223omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>72b8dfb2-db58-4bd2-8a00-b3fb0119d8d5Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:20:25 +0000Triumvirate F1See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>69falsefull