“Those that can, do, those that don’t, talk about it!” – Murray Walker

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The First Corner F1 started out with a podcast launched in April 2021 by long time Irish F1 fans Kevin Joyce and Ben O’Driscoll. From rating drivers and technical insights, to special F1 guest appearances! Speculating the form and chasing insight of the Formula 1 world to develop a deeper understanding of the how sport works and hopefully yours too!

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The domino effect. Timeline of events that lead to Hamilton leaving Mercedes.

9th April 2021 Mercedes announce Technical Director James Allison will be stepping back from day to day duties and will be replaced by Mike Elliot, then Mercedes head of Technology development who developed the 2022 and 2023 cars. A major shift in in the aerodynamics rules for the car was to use the floor as…

Craig Breen, we met him once.

I have no right to speak of top level World Rally Championship drivers in the way that the hardcore enthusiasts do. F1 is usually the cornerstone of this website and podcast. Rallying is a motorsport I follow and respect deeply, although never an avid fan in a purist sense. At worst, a Drive to Survive…

Featured guests

Maurice Hamilton F1 Author, Biographer, commentator and Journalist

Maurice joined us for a chat about his most recent book on the life of Murray Walker. Listen here!

Ian Phillips, former Jordan Grand Prix Manager and Commercial Director

Ian Phillips on life working at Jordan, the battle to keep Schumacher and coaxing Adrian Newey back to F1.Listen here!

Kyle Forster, Aerodynamics Consultant and former Mercedes Aerodynamicist

Kyle Forster educated us about the porpoising phenomena and how he manifested his passion into a career. Listen here!

Laura Hannon, Engineer, Formula Woman UK competitor, Author.

Laura Hannon launched children’s book “Daisy’s First Race Car” with the aim of inspiring the next generation of racers. Listen here!

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We’re always open to learning more about the world of F1, if you’ve previous experience working in the sport, be it media, technical, managerial or simply a long time fan, get in touch with us!