Monaco GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - "Thinking that you might only get a five or ten second penalty is moronic.”
George brings out the virtual safety podcar on the first lap as he raced to bring this podcast to the marshals in record time. He discusses Lando Norris’ dream pole in a great Monaco qualifying session, followed by a confusing Sunday procession. He reflects on the momentum in the title battle, Isaac Hadjar’s best F1 finish, and Mercedes' misery.He also picks up on Jacques Villeneuve’s comment that drivers come into F1 too young and lack the personality fans can root for—offering his take on character, rivalries, and what F1 might be missing in the modern era.#MonacoGP #F1IntoTheBarrier #LandoNorris #F1Podcast #Formula1 #McLaren #Mercedes #Motorsport #Monaco2025
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Italian GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - “Home—not very—Hero”
George tries to make a move around the outside as he dons his prize Ferrari jacket for the 2025 Imola Grand Prix, he discusses Max Verstappen’s storming 65th career win and a jaw-dropping overtake on Oscar Piastri into Turn 1—surely one of the best of the season. He breaks down Ferrari’s qualifying disaster and race-day redemption, and whether McLaren’s soft team orders are acceptable in the context of an intra-team title championship rivalry.He also dives into Red Bull's progress on car balance and McLaren's smart material secrets. George unpacks an unexpectedly spicy Imola, and in what looks like its (temporary) swan song from the F1 calendar?#F12025 #ImolaGP #Ferrari #MaxVerstappen #McLarenF1 #RedBullRacing #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #Formula1Podcast #IntoTheBarrier #F1RaceReview #SmartMaterials #MonacoNext #AstonMartinF1
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Miami GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - “Red Footed Boobies”
George finds himself in a booby trap as he belatedly reviews the Miami Grand Prix weekend and breaks down Antonelli’s eye-catching first Sprint pole, Max Verstappen continuing qualifying success, Williams punching weight and, of course, keep a farce of Ferrari strategy: late calls, team order hesitation, and a pit wall powered by dial-up internet. Ferrari are the real red-footed boobies of the paddock—and why Lewis and Leclerc are right to be frustrated.#MiamiGP #F1Podcast #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #Ferrari #WilliamsF1 #Antonelli #McLaren #GeorgeRussell #LandoNorris #F1Recap #IntoTheBarrier #Formula1
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Saudi Arabian GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - “Red Bull are the MAGA Republican Party of Formula One.”
George receives a controversial 5-second time penalty as he dives into a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that brought just enough excitement to keep things medium spicy. In this episode of Into the Barrier, he breaks down Max Verstappen’s pole and penalty combo, Red Bull’s MAGA-Republican energy as they refused to back down over Turn 1, and Oscar Piastri’s ice-cold pass on Lewis Hamilton en route to the win and championship lead.There’s a closer look at Lando Norris’ messy Saturday, Lewis’ uncomfortable Ferrari reality, and Charles Leclerc’s best Sunday of the season. Plus: Should Mercedes actually sign Max? And could Sebastian Vettel be the post-Marko future of Red Bull?Also in the mix: Yuki and Gasly’s lap one tangle, Hadjar the ninja, a plea for more midfield TV time.#F1 #SaudiArabianGP #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #GeorgeRussell #McLarenF1 #MercedesF1 #FerrariF1 #RedBullRacing #SebastianVettel #IntoTheBarrier #Formula1Podcast #F1Drama #MAGAenergy #F1News #Hadjar #Antonelli #F1Politics
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Bahrain GP 2025 - F1 REVIEW - "I’ve said ruthless a lot. Ruthless. Well, it’s because I think Piastri is ruthless."
George struggles to get his transponder working like his namesake as he delves into a Bahrain Grand Prix. In this race review, George unpacks Oscar Piastri’s cool, calm, and commanding drive to his first F1 hat trick, George Russell’s peak-era form, and Lando Norris’ fast-but-flustered Sunday.He breaks down Red Bull’s pit lane problems (‘release lighting rig’?), Verstappen’s miserable stint on the hard tyre, and Alpine’s turnaround. Plus: Bearman’s overtaking clinic, Antonelli’s unlucky safety car timing, Ferrari’s tyre strategy, and a weekend where the stewards actually did alright. And yes — McLaren are championship favourites… but will it be Oscar or Lando?#F1 #BahrainGP2025 #OscarPiastri #GeorgeRussell #LandoNorris #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #McLarenF1 #MercedesF1 #FerrariF1 #RedBullRacing #AlpineF1 #KimiAntonelli #OliverBearman #F1Podcast #Formula1News #F1Highlights #IntoTheBarrier
A Formula 1 podcast discussing all the excitement from the pitlane. Host George Close provides his armchair opinions on the F1 Championship whilst trying to avoid crashing into the Armco barrier of podcasting.
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