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EARLY ACCESS: Bahrain Track Walk 2020

EARLY ACCESS LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaTX1KZh0GsHey Media Pass Early Access Patron People!It's another (non) race weekend here at Shift+F1 but just because the race is cancelled doesn't mean we take a week. We're going to post this track walk on Sunday morning for everyone else but please enjoy this early taste as a thank you for funding our work.Be well friends,Danny

Our First Let's Play is Live!

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRikQ40m7wUHey folks, just wanted to let you know the first of our Let's Play videos on the Shift+F1 YouTube Channel is now live. We're gonna do at least one a month so make sure you're subscribed to the channel so you get updates when they go live.We hope you enjoyed this week's podcast, and that you're all doing okay out there.Talk soon,Danny

[EARLY ACCESS] Dirt 2 Let's Play

EARLY ACCESS YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRikQ40m7wUHello early access Patrons,Racing action is hard to come by but we here at Shift+F1 understand and appreciate the escapist quality of video games. And so our journey into Let's Plays starts with one of Drew's favorite video games of all time - even if he seems to have forgotten how to play it!We hope you're taking care of yourselves, and each other, out there.Danny

All Last Year's Patron-Only Videos Are Now Public

Hey folks,With the global pandemic and suspension of the F1 Season we're knocking our heads together about how we can best serve the Shift+F1 community during this bizarre times. Obviously health and safety is everyone's primary concern right now so don't forget to wash your hands & isolate but if we're all going to be locked up for a while, entertainment will have an important part in all this too.We'll have a podcast next we...

Track Walk: Melbourne 2020

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSIk-a9JbUBack when Shift+F1 was Alt+F1 we used to record track-walks of various circuits on Giant Bomb. It's been a few years since we did these, and considering there are (or were supposed to be) new circuits this year we thought we'd bring them back.So in our first track walk of the season Drew and I take a couple of laps around Albert Park Circuit. We know the race is cancelled and the se...

EARLY ACCESS: Melbourne Track Walk 2020

PATRON EXCLUSIVE LINK (please don't share):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSIk-a9JbUHey Media Pass Patrons!Thanks so much for upgrading / starting your patronage of Shift+F1. On normal race weekends we'll be publishing these track walks for you ahead of the weekend and they'll go public on our YouTube Channel once the race has concluded on the Monday.Obviously the season has been thrown into chaos with the pandemic but we're sti...

Shift+F1 2020 - YouTube, Discord & More!

Hey Patrons!The 2020 Season is....happening? It's hard to tell. But no matter what Shift+F1 is here for another reason of speedy-race-car podcasting action. And we've got a few new tricks up our sleeve for Patrons and non-patrons alike.All $5 Patrons now have access to our Discord. Folks are already in there sharing news and rumors about what's going on this season. For a handy FAQ on how to link your Patreon and Discord account, plea...

Film Review - The 24 Hour War

You've seen the Hollywood version, now it's time to hear the story straight from the people who were there, and if they're nor around anymore - their children. The 24 Hour War is a documentary covering the infamous 1966 Le Mans and the rise of Ford Motor Company's racing effort.Show Notes:Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80158800Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/24-Hour-War-AJ-Baime/dp/B01MZWZ3N4Physical Version: https://c...

Film Review - Ford Vs Ferrari

Ford and Ferrari lace up their gloves for a 24 hour fight of wheels....and wills. Director James Mangold tells the tale of the world's largest motor company's uphill battle to defeat a comparatively tiny Italian race team. Starring Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Caitriona Balfe, Jon Bernthal and the kid from A Quiet Place.Show Notes:Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Ford-v-Ferrari-Matt-Damon/dp/B081DZ57RFJames Mangold's Wrap Sheet: htt...

F1 Game History #07 - Mario Andretti Racing

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlOaEZg4mrsHappy New Year Patrons!A new look F1 Game History is back and this time we're playing Mario!....Andretti Racing.Watch as I attempt to wrangle a Sprint Car, draft a Stock Car and race an Indy Car in this classic Mega Drive / Genesis racer.Enjoy!Danny

Film Review - Rush

We travel to the saucy 70s to watch the tale of the greatest rivalry in motorsport history that was partially made up. Drew, Danny & Rob give their takes on the wonderful Niki Lauda & James Hunt biopic; Rush.Show Notes:Rush Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Rush-Chris-Hemsworth/dp/B00H9676MIActor Likenesses: http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/rush.php

Formula E Primer

With the Formula E season kicking off we thought it would be the perfect time to do a primer for the all-electric cousin of our beloved motorsport. In this introduction to Formula E Danny details the brief history of the sport alongside the rules and track locations. Drew gives a detailed breakdown of the teams and drivers. While Rob does a technical analysis of the cars themselves.

F1 Game History #06 - F1 2002

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0pII1jyrFYHey Patrons, Danny here.After a mid-season break F1 Game History returns in what critics are calling the most confusing episode yet.We return to the golden age of gaming and boot up the PlayStation 2 banger F1 2002. Will Eddie Irvine get on the podium in Monza? How does Monaco look with only 4MB of Video RAM. And how easy is it to win races when you simply "turn off" the FIA? All th...

Film Review - Days of Thunder

Rubbing is Racing in this month's patron-exclusive podcast episode as Rob, Drew & Danny sit down to watch the 1990 Tom Cruise vehicle Days of Thunder. From the team who brought you Top Gun, comes almost the exact same movie - just with the wings flipped upside down, and Michael Rooker playing the part of Val Kilmer. Strap in Yankee's, we'll see you in victory lane!Show Notes:Days of Thunder Amazon Prime Link: https://www.amazon.com/Da...

Film Review - Drive to Survive: Episodes 7-10

In our third and final episode covering the Netflix F1 series Drive to Survive we're introduced to the proper pronunciation of "Charles LeClerc", remind ourselves of that time Kevin Magnussen asked Nico Hulkenberg to suck his balls, and watch as the 2018 Formula One season comes to and end.Show Notes: Good Guy Grojean: https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/8tc771/alternative_angle_of_grosjean_v_cameraman/ Netflix Show Page: https...

F1 Game History #05 - Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmdGe7fRk54Hey Patrons, Danny here.We round off the first half of the F1 Game History season with what many argued would be a championship contender this year. The sequel to the classic Super Monaco GP starring everyone's favorite Brazillian driver (sorry Rubens, Felipe & Emerson).Thanks for being with us for the first five races of the Game History season. I've already put in the order for so...

VOTE: F1 Game History #5

Hello my dear Patrons,(yes, it's Danny here)Bittersweet democracy returns to F1 Game History this month as I once again put my faith in your cruel hands. We appear to have run out of downright terrible games this time around (I have more coming in the mail) but the question still remains. What will I play this month?Will Ayrton or Mario finally get their go around Monaco? Or fresh off the release of the new F1 game, how about a look at the fi...

Film Review - Drive to Survive: Episodes 4-6

In our second episode covering the Netflix F1 series Drive to Survive we watch the romance between Cyril Abiteboul & Christian Horner blossom while Esteban Ocon fights for his seat, against Mexico's favorite Coca-Cola ambassador.

F1 Game History #04 - F1 2019

PRIVATE YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2rx-i7pKycHey Patrons, Danny here!This month (or rather last month, we'll get another out this month) we move on from the ghost of F1 games past, and meet the ghost of F1 games present as I connect my wheel and pedal to give you a tour of F1 2019.In this video I check out Formula 2, attempt to get pole in wet weather conditions, and as is tradition for this series; take a spin around Mona...

Blue Coast Beer Taste Test!

PRIVATE PATRON VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRJaktnXKcoHello Patrons, Danny here!What an exciting day for F1 beer lovers around the world. After months of waiting, thousands of miles traveled, mountains of paperwork and significant shipping fees - we finally managed to get a hold of infamous Daniel Ricciardo micro-brew Blue Coast.Such a momentous victory deserved an equally momentous tasting. So we got the whole Shift+F1 crew together i...

Film Review - Drive to Survive: Episodes 1-3

As it turns out, when you combine unprecedented F1 access with top-notch documentary skills, the results are about as intense as an angry Christian Horner.

F1 Game History #03 - F1 Race Stars (2012)

PATRON YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTjqo2_t2uUHey Patrons, Danny here!This month on F1 Game History we look at the bizarre open wheel kart-racer that is F1 Race Stars. Developed by Codemasters and featuring all drivers from the 2012 season, this globe-trotting odyssey has you driving around tracks inspired by both real world circuits and the culture of the countries they can be found in. In this video I take a spin around three ...

VOTE: F1 Game History #3

Hey it's Danny hereWe're a week out from the glitz and glamor of Monaco, so how about a dive into the dusty recesses of video game history?This months selection is a murderer's row of losers from previous votes and so perhaps the last time we see some of these brought to the ballot box. So if you have a favorite (or as seems to be the tradition, a least favorite you want to subject me to) get your vote in now!Also we had a big meeting...

Film Review - TT3D: Closer to the Edge

We strip down to two wheels and put a kettle on for a documentary about the absolutely bonkers Isle of Man TT.SHOW NOTES Watch the film on YouTube (or wait until it shows up somewhere else) Guy Martin's autobiography Guy tries his hand at being a Williams F1 mechanic

F1 Game History #02 - F1 Pole Position 64 (1997)

PATRON YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Og-1YxQcUcHey Patrons, Danny here!If ever there was proof that democracy doesn't work here it is. In last week's poll, F1 Pole Position 64 put in a blistering lap to beat out all competitors and secure top position. In this Let's Play I take a look at its interesting roster, check out the draw distance in Monaco's tunnel and attempt to get famed Englishman? (lol) Eddie Irvine o...

VOTE: F1 Game History #2

Hey Patrons!While I was in Austin for SxSW I picked up a few more classic racing games and have added them to this month's poll (pole?). Your patron dollars already hard at work!On this episode's ballot box are games spanning three decades of racing game history including arcade classics to mainstream simulators. Get voting and I'll record the new episode next week!As ever, don't worry if your favorite games misses out. as we'...

F1 Game History #01 - Formula One Grand Prix (1992)

PATRON ONLY YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5TiZHslwEoHello Patrons! Danny here.As promised here is the first episode of my Let's Play series where I introduce and play a new classic Formula One game each episode. Like all episode, this was put to a vote so it's no surprise that the winner was Geoff Crammond's 1992 classic "Formula One Grand Prix".This being an old DOS game it's actually available to play on...

Primer - IMSA & Endurance Racing 2019

Rob leads this Le Mans class, our first patron-exclusive Primer episode that focuses on perhaps the most complex racing discipline we could have chosen. Thankfully, there's a lot to enjoy when four races are happening on the same track at once.SHOW NOTES IMSA YouTube playlists: Daytona, Sebring Where to watch: NBCSN in the US, IMSA.tv elsewhere Documentary film: The 24 Hour War Documentary series: Le Mans: Racing is Everything The FIA Driver ...

What's Coming to Shift+F1's Patreon in April?

Hey Patrons,Danny here wearing my trusty Manor cap. Oh boy what a race eh? We'll get to that...I wanted to give you an update on some of the patron-only goodies coming your way this April, but had to wait until the first had past for fear of you thinking I was taking the piss.So, what should you expect and when?This week we have our next patron-only podcast which is a primer for the world of Endurance racing. Rob leads the pack as the three o...

We passed 250 Patrons, so... here's this?

Howdy, Patrons!The first race of the season is in the books! Stay tuned for our pre-Bahrain episode next week to hear our thoughts on (spoilers) poor, poor Danny Ric, Bottas’ commanding resurgence, and Whiskey Tango Ferrari.Today, however, I’m here to make good on a promise. A week ago, I promised that if we hit 250 Patrons, I would record my own rendition of Eisenhower’s D-Day address in the “NASCAR voice.” Why I promised this is beyon...