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Shift+F1: A Formula 1 Podcast

Shift+F1: A Formula 1 Podcast

367 - Bahrain GP in Malaysia & Singapore GP Prerace 2026

Oct 7, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min · 17 segments

We recount one of the most bizarre formation laps in F1 history (and the rest of Sepang) before turning our eyes to night-time racing in Marina Bay. SHOW NOTES - We’re apparently still going to…

We recount one of the most bizarre formation laps in F1 history (and the rest of Sepang) before turning our eyes to night-time racing in Marina Bay. SHOW NOTES - We’re apparently still going to Qatar and Abu Dhabi - The Dramatic End to the WRC Season Support the show on Patreon and get all our bonus episodes! Follow us on the socials Email us at [shiftf1podcast@gmail.com](mailto:shiftf1podcast@gmail.com) Join our fantasy league with invite code **C8YVREIUT10** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recount one of the most bizarre formation laps in F1 history (and the rest of Sepang) before turning our eyes to night-time racing in Marina Bay. SHOW NOTES - We’re apparently still going to…

Top entities: Lewis Hamilton×37 George Russell×27 Andrea Kimi Antonelli×23 Malaysia×17 Halloween×11

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Speakers: Danny O'DwyerHostDrew ScanlonHostRob ZacnyHost

Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasNot politicalAudience≈10k followers

A Chaotic Wet Formation Lap9:11 – 29:13

Drew ScanlonHost

9:11

Should we get to the Bahrain Grand Prix-

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:14

Oh

Drew ScanlonHost

9:14

...

Drew ScanlonHost

9:14

in Malaysia, everyone?

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:15

Boy, yeah.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:17

Let's, let's-

Drew ScanlonHost

9:17

Buckle up

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:18

... let's try.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:19

[laughs]

Drew ScanlonHost

9:20

Buckle up and hit pseudo DNF update.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:25

Type your password.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:27

That's a Linux joke for everyone.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:28

[laughs] Can I, can I give you a quick context-

Drew ScanlonHost

9:30

Uh-huh

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:30

... as to how I watched this? I'm guessing you both did the following day, 'cause this was a late night affair.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:35

Uh, yes, and I got some, [laughs] got some Discord pings from one Danny O'Dwyer.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:39

Oh, okay.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:39

Yes.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:40

I think I just said, like, I don't know, "Stay away from headlines," "Oh, my God," or something like that.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:45

Or, "You guys are probably asleep."

Drew ScanlonHost

9:46

Just watch the formation lap.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:47

Oh, my God.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:47

And that's when I knew we were in for it.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:49

So I was, I had an especially confusing time because I forgot.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:54

I was watch- I was stay...

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100%37 mentions
George RussellPersonBritish racing driver
99%27 mentions
Andrea Kimi AntonelliPersonItalian racing driver
98%23 mentions
MalaysiaCountryCountry in Asia
97%17 mentions
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96%11 mentions
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96%26 mentions
Lando NorrisPersonBritish-Belgian racing driver
95%12 mentions
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94%21 mentions
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93%11 mentions
Carlos Sainz Jr.PersonSpanish racing driver
92%13 mentions
Formula 1Sports OrganizationSports league
92%27 mentions
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91%10 mentions
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90%17 mentions
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88%10 mentions
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88%6 mentions
Drew ScanlonPersonJournalist
87%10 mentions
Steve ZahnPersonAmerican actor and comedian
86%6 mentions
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83%2 mentions
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82%5 mentions
Valtteri BottasPersonFinnish racing driver
81%8 mentions
Oscar PiastriPersonAustralian racing driver
80%16 mentions
Liam LawsonPersonNew Zealand racing driver
79%15 mentions
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79%3 mentions
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78%3 mentions
Stefano DomenicaliPersonCEO of Formula 1
77%2 mentions
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76%1 mention
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74%5 mentions
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72%6 mentions
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71%3 mentions
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71%8 mentions
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70%2 mentions
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69%1 mention
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68%4 mentions
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67%3 mentions
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67%4 mentions
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65%2 mentions
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65%1 mention
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64%2 mentions
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63%5 mentions
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63%8 mentions
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62%2 mentions
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61%2 mentions
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59%4 mentions

Teams and driversSports > Formula 1
2025 Malaysian Grand PrixSports > Formula 1
Wet-weather race strategy and incidentsSports > Formula 1 > 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix
Verstappen victory and Hamilton recoverySports > Formula 1 > 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix > Wet-weather race strategy and incidents
Race technology and regulationsSports > Formula 1
Hybrid power-unit software failureSports > Formula 1 > Race technology and regulations
Wet-weather electrical deployment lockoutSports > Formula 1 > Race technology and regulations > Hybrid power-unit software failure
Championship standingsSports > Formula 1 > Teams and drivers
Mercedes lead and Antonelli title contentionSports > Formula 1 > Teams and drivers > Championship standings
Race venues and calendarSports > Formula 1
Singapore Grand PrixSports > Formula 1 > Race venues and calendar
Street-circuit design, heat, and driver coolingSports > Formula 1 > Race venues and calendar > Singapore Grand Prix
Motorsport history and governanceSports > Formula 1
Grand Prix safety and event planningSports > Formula 1 > Motorsport history and governance
Formula 1Sports
Sports

A Chaotic Wet Formation Lap9:11 – 29:13

Drew ScanlonHost

9:11

Should we get to the Bahrain Grand Prix-

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:14

Oh

Drew ScanlonHost

9:14

...

Drew ScanlonHost

9:14

in Malaysia, everyone?

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:15

Boy, yeah.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:17

Let's, let's-

Drew ScanlonHost

9:17

Buckle up

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:18

... let's try.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:19

[laughs]

Drew ScanlonHost

9:20

Buckle up and hit pseudo DNF update.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:25

Type your password.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:27

That's a Linux joke for everyone.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:28

[laughs] Can I, can I give you a quick context-

Drew ScanlonHost

9:30

Uh-huh

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:30

... as to how I watched this? I'm guessing you both did the following day, 'cause this was a late night affair.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:35

Uh, yes, and I got some, [laughs] got some Discord pings from one Danny O'Dwyer.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:39

Oh, okay.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:39

Yes.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:40

I think I just said, like, I don't know, "Stay away from headlines," "Oh, my God," or something like that.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:45

Or, "You guys are probably asleep."

Drew ScanlonHost

9:46

Just watch the formation lap.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:47

Oh, my God.

Drew ScanlonHost

9:47

And that's when I knew we were in for it.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:49

So I was, I had an especially confusing time because I forgot.

Danny O'DwyerHost

9:54

I was watch- I was stay...

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