Introducing: Up To Speed
2/17/20262 min
The News Agents USA listeners, we've got a new podcast we think you'll love.
Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.
Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.
It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.
They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.
Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
[upbeat music] This is a Global Player original podcast.
Emily Maitlis· Host0:05
Hi there, it's Emily. You're about to hear the trailer for Up to Speed, a new podcast looking at Formula 1 beyond the track: the personalities, the politics, and the pressure shaping the sport. Follow the link in the description or search Up to Speed on Global Player. Here's the trailer.
Will Buxton· Soundbite0:22
[upbeat music] What's the most dramatic show on Earth?
Joni Sharp· Soundbite0:26
Forget Love Island.
Speaker 40:27
The Kardashians?
Naomi Schiff· Soundbite0:28
Even The Traitors.
David Coulthard· Soundbite0:29
This is Formula 1.
Will Buxton· Soundbite0:32
[upbeat music] It's more than just a race.
David Coulthard· Soundbite0:38
It's where milliseconds make history.
Naomi Schiff· Soundbite0:41
It's sport's greatest soap opera.
Joni Sharp· Soundbite0:43
And we've got your VIP pass to all the drama.
David Coulthard· Soundbite0:46
This is Up to Speed, your new Formula 1 podcast.
Will Buxton· Soundbite0:50
I'm Will Buxton, motor racing broadcaster, bringing you the stories behind the headlines.
Naomi Schiff· Soundbite0:55
I'm Naomi Schiff, analyst and former racer, breaking down what matters.
David Coulthard· Soundbite1:00
I'm David Coulthard, multiple Grand Prix winner, giving you the inside track.
Joni Sharp· Soundbite1:04
And I'm Joni Sharp, F1 content creator, with my ear to the ground for the best gossip.
Will Buxton· Soundbite1:09
Rivalries, regulation shake-ups, and a new team entering the grid. This season, anything could happen.
Naomi Schiff· Soundbite1:16
The stakes have never been higher.
Will Buxton· Soundbite1:18
Expect unfiltered race reactions- Behind-the-scenes insight- Blockbuster interviews- ...
Joni Sharp· Soundbite1:24
And answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask, like, "Do F1 drivers pass