An Aside with Joe - These are interesting reflections

Cut price engine deals and watered down regulations

15/01/2016 by Mr. C

Kicking off 2016 with an in depth look at what's going on behind the scenes in F1 right now, journalist Joe Saward tackles the sport's most critical questions head on.

An Aside with Joe - It's espionage by another name

Nothing stands still in Formula 1

28/11/2015 by Mr. C

With but one race left to tick off the 2015 F1 calendar, Joe calls in to tackle the pressing subjects and storylines of the moment. Both championships might well be signed and sealed at this point, but there is still much to discuss about this year and next.

An Aside with Joe - It would be like a Henry Ford moment

We need to keep things in perspective

24/07/2015 by Mr. C

Bridging the gap between a missing GP and the summer break, Joe stops by to catch us up on the latest goings on in the F1 paddock. Top topics include the strategy group without a strategy, Renault's competing engine programs, treating the sport like a cash machine and the best option for Williams.

An Aside with Joe - It creates a niche for lunatics

The most powerful force in F1

08/05/2015 by Mr. C

Briefly back home after enjoying the opening four races, Joe checks in to evaluate the state of Formula One in 2015. Conversation spans subjects as diverse as the manipulation of TV coverage, the appalling efforts of Renault marketing and why Manor's best is more than good enough.

An Aside with Joe - They've lost their marbles!

Why F1 is out of sync with the modern world

20/11/2014 by Mr. C

Ahead of a dramatic championship showdown this weekend, a fired up Joe Saward drops in to discuss the current state of F1 and who might be the right man to take the title.

An Aside with Joe - It's about being part of a community

Taking people off to a land of dreams

22/10/2014 by Mr. C

With all manner of stories bubbling under the surface of motorsport, now is a good time to canvas the opinion of journalist Joe Saward on events shaping the world of F1.

An Aside with Joe - Those crazy mixed up kids who go motor racing

The hills are alive with the sound of Red Bull music

18/06/2014 by Mr. C

In the briefest of breaks between the city life of Canada and the serenity of Austria, Joe finds a few free minutes to scrutinise the current state of Formula 1. A fantastically close season and a fine spectacle in Montreal provide the ideal backdrop for an hour of motor sport discussion.

An Aside with Joe - Just shut up and work harder

The man with the red team left with a rather red face

11/04/2014 by Mr. C

Following an intense schedule of back-to-back races, Joe Saward stops by to recount tales of F1 action since Malaysia. We cover all the key stories of the moment, from a milestone worth celebrating, to the big talent in the midfield and the non-announcement of two new Formula 1 teams.

An Aside with Joe - Saying nothing is not promotion

Selling F1 like those drum-thumping circus types

29/03/2014 by Mr. C

An early morning start in Malaysia gives Joe Saward chance to catch up on all things new in Formula 1. Ahead of the weekend's first sweltering practice session there is much to cover and plenty more to discover.

An Aside with Joe - That's what Formula One people do

Freeing up the decision making process

12/12/2013 by Mr. C

After making it through another full season of F1, journalist Joe Saward drops in to review all things 2013 and to look ahead at what's going on with motor sport next year.

An Aside with Joe - They will do it on their terms next time around

Minimising exposure to the marshes of Mokpo

04/10/2013 by Mr. C

Joe makes a thinly disguised attempt to delay his inevitable trip to South Korea by spending an hour catching up on all the current commotion that's driving F1. Topics under discussion include the one thing that Sebastian Vettel is very good at and why Kimi Räikkönen likely jumped too soon, plus the beginnings of a calendar expansion and who's been playing the politics well.

An Aside with Joe - Too much of a good thing is too much

There's more to it than building fast cars

28/06/2013 by Mr. C

Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Joe Saward stops by to talk all things motor sport. From the competent Valtteri Bottas, to Red Bull's cool good luck and the real winner in the tyre testing controversy.

An Aside with Joe - War on all fronts

It adds so much to the enjoyment when you see what's going on

01/06/2013 by Mr. C

Just a few days after returning from the Monaco Grand Prix, Joe Saward finds a break in his schedule to sit down and reflect on F1's primary stories. From endless controversies surrounding those tyres to the very last thing anyone expected of Nico Rosberg.

An Aside with Joe - Slightly left of lunatic

Sheer talent and ten million Euros

28/04/2013 by Mr. C

F1 journalist Joe Saward takes advantage of a break between races to stop by and discuss the stories currently dominating the sport.

An Aside with Joe - A horse-choking wedge of wonga

The dominoes will fall nonetheless

23/03/2013 by Mr. C

Following a dramatic season opening race, Joe Saward springs an impromptu show on us to talk about events that shaped the Australian Grand Prix.

An Aside with Joe - It may be brutal, but it's logical

Who will get found out at Mercedes?

15/03/2013 by Mr. C

With a brand new Formula One season about to get underway, journalist Joe Saward joins us from Australia to talk lineup changes, testing form and what to expect this weekend in Melbourne.

An Aside with Joe - The more you know, the better it gets

Getting into the party spirit

11/12/2012 by Mr. C

With another full F1 season under his belt, Joe stops by to look back on that oh-so dramatic season finale and reflect on a fine year of racing. This time out, we talk impressions of Austin, the hidden cost of selling technology, a marvellous battle for tenth and why every inch counts.

An Aside with Joe - I think he's nine parts bonkers!

Looking ahead to the championship showdown

16/11/2012 by Mr. C

Riding the coattails of a hectic 2012 season, F1 journalist Joe Saward takes time out ahead of the final races to catch up on what's new in the world of motorsport. From the adorable man with a large pile of money, to the fundamental flaw of Schumacher's comeback, Joe finds time to fill us in on the who, what, where and when of Formula One.

An Aside with Joe - They're not trained to be normal human beings

If you're not on the internet, the kids aren't interested

15/09/2012 by Mr. C

After a well earned summer break, Joe is back on the road again as Formula 1 turns it up a notch for the final half of the season. Amongst the chaos, Joe squeezes in a quick conversation to catch up on news from the last few races.

An Aside with Joe - When you're the only bank in town, everyone comes to you

Talking to people to find out what is happening

14/07/2012 by Mr. C

Joe returns from a very wet weekend in the British countryside to catch up on four race's worth of F1 stories, including why it's impossible to make a wrong stewarding decision, giving sponsors more value for money and the magnetic attraction of Monisha's boots.