As we mentioned on last week's show, we're creating so much F1 content these days that we're struggling to keep track of it all. To help us out, we've put together a page detailing our upcoming schedule and expected release dates.
As you can probably see, during the course of a race weekend we're planning to bring you a total of 5 audio podcasts, which is a heck of a lot of work, but we really want to provide the best Formula 1 coverage we possibly can.
Here's a rough breakdown of how it all fits together and which bits you might be interested in.
Formula 1 TV
First up, for this season we're producing Formula 1 videos on a weekly basis. Prior to a race weekend we'll bring you our GP preview Inside Track and on alternate weeks F1 Rewind will take a look back at all of the recent F1 paddock gossip.
Basically it's the same sort of things we did last year, but more of them.
Formula 1 Radio
Our audio output is increasing dramatically this year. We're planning to create four new shows around race weekends, starting later today with a detailed look at the season opener. This will swiftly be followed up by all the free practice news tomorrow, qualifying on Saturday and a full race rundown on Sunday.
These shows will be commentary based, and are designed primarily for anyone who's missed some or all of the weekends action. If you weren't a fan of our lap-by-lap coverage last year these may not be for you, however if coverage in your country is a touch sporadic, then make sure you check these out.
On top of those four, we'll still have the weekly opinion show on Sunday evenings. That format doesn't change at all and we'll catch up with all of your feedback and insights as we always do.
Still With Us?
We spent a very long time figuring out what to do this year, taking on board all of your compliments and criticisms, and we think we've come up with a pretty good schedule of content.
There will be more feeds / subscription options coming online soon that will allow you to select only the things you're interested in, and to help you filter out the noise you're not bothered about.
We've had a quick scout around, and at the moment it doesn't appear that anyone else is doing anything like this amount of multimedia F1 coverage, and if we've got it right others will surely try something similar.
In the meantime please let us know if all of the above makes sense, if you're looking forward to any of it, if you'd rather we did something else or if we've missed anything along the way.
Your feedback on this is really important to us. As always let us know via the usual routes.
The Williams F1 team continued to push the boundaries of acceptable marketing strategies this week, when they painted a passenger aircraft in their familiar racing livery.
TG Daily reports that an odd looking Airbus A320 was delivered to Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia yesterday. Sporting a striking blue and white colour scheme, the plane was covered in many of the logos from the team's main sponsors, while the tail proudly reminds eveyone that AirAsia are the official airline for the AT&T Williams Formula One team.
It's the cockpit however, that's most striking. Chosen, one would assume, in order to fit a different selection of sponsors onto the airframe, the front section is painted to look like Nico Rosberg's helmet!
Personally I wouldn't fancy being greeted on the runway by this thing, but I have to admit the look is quite impressive. What will they think of next?
The Queen may have her annual Christmas message, she may even be on YouTube this year. However, Sidepodcast still has the first lady of F1 podcasting and she's posh too. So we'll go one better this year with an alternate (vaguely Formula 1 themed) festive message.
We'd love to promise it'll cheer you up and make your day, but given some of this years scandals, you might want to keep the antidepressants on hand just in case.
Merry Christmas to one and all!
Music played: Allison Crowe, The First Noël
Music comes from music.podshow.com. Thanks to Dailymotion for the inspiration.
It's the end of the year, and it's only right that we recognise the winners and losers of the past season, including:
- Driver awards
- Style awards
- Some rather odd awards
Linkage includes:
It's the last race of the 2007 season, and three drivers still in with a shot at the title, so it's going to be a corker! We at Sidepodcast are a little bit sad though, because it means this is the final race preview for a while. In order to go out in style, we've pulled out all the stops to bring you the freshest news, an in-depth track guide and the state of play at the top of the tables.
Don't miss the very last ING Race Index of the season as well as checking in with Alex Wurz on why he's missing this last hurrah in Sao Paulo.
We're Demob happy, so join us, won't you?
Music played: Zach Ashton, Ocean
Music comes from music.podshow.com, with special thanks going to Allianz SE, Brembo, Toyota Motorsports GmbH, Honda Racing F1, ING Group, Red Bull Racing and RTV GmbH for the use of their video footage and images.
The drivers' championship is heading to a climax, and it could all be over this weekend. Join Christine as she takes a look at the penultimate race of the 2007 season.
With long straights and tight turns, this is a particularly technical track, and one which requires more than its fair share of aero efficiency. Cars will be running with a high level of wing, while braking stability is of paramount importance.
With many teams already focusing efforts on their 2008 challengers, could this be a chance for smaller teams to shine?
Music played: Steve Doctor, South China Sea
Music comes from music.podshow.com, with special thanks going to Allianz SE, Brembo, Toyota Motorsports GmbH, ING Group and RTV GmbH for the use of their video footage and images.
Many have bemoaned the lack of Suzuka on the 2007 calendar, yet the Fuji Speedway makes for an interesting addition to this years season. Herman Tilke and his team have been let loose on this classic Japanese circuit, but what surprises lay in store for the drivers and the teams this weekend?
There are still aspects of the track that remain a mystery to even the most prepared in the paddock, but ING set us straight on the details as they rate this circuit against the best of the rest in the illustrious ING Race Index.
So join Sidepodcast as we take a leap into the great unknown for this year's Japanese Grand Prix.
Music played: Fumitaka Anzai, Forest in the Morning
Music comes from music.podshow.com, with special thanks going to Allianz SE, Brembo, Toyota Motorsports GmbH, ING Group and RTV GmbH for the use of their video footage and images.
Following on from the politics and the controversy surrounding the FIA hearing in Paris this week, it'll be good to get back to some racing. Luckily, there's no place better to go racing than the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
After a one year hiatus, the circuit returns to this year's calendar with a revised final chicane and revamped pit-area. Eau Rouge may be flat in a modern F1 car but there are plenty of challenges in store for our drivers, so join Christine as she takes a fantastic roller coaster ride through the Ardennes to see what all the fuss is about.
We also discover what the ING Race Index thinks of this place, as well as taking a look at the championship tables to see how the FIA's verdict on Thursday mixed things up.
Music played: Ethereal, Play Like Children
Music comes from music.podshow.com, with special thanks going to Allianz SE, Brembo, Toyota Motorsports GmbH, ING Group and RTV GmbH for the use of their video footage and images.
Prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull took it upon themselves to set up camp in the city of Budapest. Join Sidepodcast, as we catch up with the team to see what went down at the historical Chain Bridge when the Bulls met the Lions.
Gerhard Berger, Tonio Liuzzi and Mark Webber all hit the streets in their Formula 1 chargers while a special guest joined in to oversee the action.
Music played: Black Lab, Mine Again
Music comes from music.podshow.com, with special thanks going to Red Bull Racing and RTV GmbH for the use of their video footage and images.
