BOXBOXBOX PODCAST

BOXBOXBOX PODCAST

by Sam Dunn & Dom Cook
AutomotiveSports News
Season 2
Gazoo Racing: From Nürburgring Humbling to Haas F1 Power Move
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Toyota Gazoo Racing didn’t start with trophies… it started with getting humbled at the Nürburgring. This week, Sam (@sentiersilvana / Silvana’s Garage) drags Dom (@djdomcook) into an educational deep dive on one of motorsport’s most fascinating glow-ups: how Akio Toyoda went from an “unofficial” Nürburgring 24H entry in a 2JZ-powered Mk4 Supra to building a philosophy-driven performance empire — and ultimately plotting a return to Formula 1 through Haas. We break down the early GR days (including the Altezza training hack), the “Ford v Ferrari” energy moment that lit the fuse, and the bittersweet chapter around master test driver Hiromu Naruse. Then we hit the LFA: the Yamaha-tuned masterpiece that sounds like a V10 angel and cost Toyota an absolute fortune. And just when you think it’s all nostalgia… we fast-forward to the modern move: Toyota Gazoo Racing’s growing involvement with Haas — technical support, testing programs, aero/chassis focus — and why this “lower risk” strategy could be the smartest long game in the paddock. Drop in, learn something, and argue with us in the comments: is this the beginning of Toyota’s full works return? 🎧 Listen on all platforms: @boxboxboxpod 📸 Follow us: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube 🛎️ Subscribe + leave us a review – it really helps!
S2 · E3
Feb 27, 2026
26:30
2026 F1 Liveries Ranked + Pre-Season Predictions + Merc “Loophole?”
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Episode TWO, baby — and we’re coming in hot (Danish chicken levels of fuel). This week on Box Box Box, we’re doing what the internet was built for: judging the 2026 F1 liveries like our lives depend on it. We go team-by-team through all 11 liveries, handing out flowers, throwing shade, and dropping some properly controversial takes. Mercedes? The Adidas stripes have us in a chokehold — “best-looking car of 2026” energy. Red Bull? That blue chrome is giving early-era vibes and we hate how much we rate it. Ferrari? Looks better… but we cannot unsee Hamilton’s yellow helmet as a fried egg / Creme Egg situation. Plus: Audi’s minimalist “of course it’s Audi” design, Haas embracing the GR era, and Williams leaning into the Duracell battery meme like absolute legends. Then we switch lanes into the spicy stuff: Mercedes’ mysterious motor manipulation (cold testing vs race temps 👀), F1 calendar chaos (Spa vs Barcelona rotation?!), and the “Hamilton/Alonso retirement” chat. Finally, it’s prediction time: George Russell vs Charles Leclerc for WDC, McLaren vs Mercedes for constructors — with actual stakes: F1 Arcade bar tab + brunch, and the big one… a future race ticket bet. 🎧 Listen on all platforms: @boxboxboxpod 📸 Follow us: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube 🛎️ Subscribe + leave us a review – it really helps!
S2 · E2
Feb 20, 2026
47:21
Season 2 Is Here: Lando Champ, Lewis x Kim K & Cadillac’s F1 Flex
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Season two, baby — Box Box Box is BACK, with a fresh set, fresh chaos, and the most “what timeline is this?” F1 energy imaginable. We missed a few races at the end… we’ll explain (life happened), but we’re returning with one massive headline: Lando Norris, World Champion. Yeah. We said it. Out loud. On record. And with the #1 on the car, the vibes are instantly unhinged. We also get into the pop-culture paddock storm: Lewis Hamilton x Kim Kardashian rumours after being spotted together at Super Bowl 60 — is it a hard launch or just elite networking? Either way, the memes wrote themselves. Then we talk Cadillac’s big F1 moment (livery reveal on the most American stage possible), debate the best-looking car so far (Merc vs Red Bull), and break down the latest Red Bull / Racing Bulls driver shuffle — including Arvid Lindblad’s promotion, where it leaves the rest of the pipeline, and why “gap year” might be the most accurate driver label in the sport. It’s a messy catch-up episode, a 2026 vibe check, and a promise: next week, we’re doing proper season predictions. Hit play, get involved, and tell us your boldest take. 🎧 Listen on all platforms: @boxboxboxpod 📸 Follow us: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube 🛎️ Subscribe + leave us a review – it really helps!
S2 · E1
Feb 13, 2026
21:12
Season 1
Las Vegas GP Preview + F1’s Wildest Race History + Max to Aston?!
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Vegas, baby! 🎰 This week, Dom and Matt dive DEEP into Formula 1’s wild, weird, and totally bonkers history with the Las Vegas Grand Prix. From Caesar’s Palace car park madness in the ‘80s to drain covers and lawsuits in 2023 – this race has seen it ALL. We’re talking: – The full backstory on F1’s on-again, off-again love affair with Vegas – Lando’s title chances (and whether he might actually bottle it) – Max Verstappen teasing a SWITCH?! – Ferrari’s drama with Elkan, Hamilton’s clapbacks, and Charles being… Charles – All the special liveries, glittery helmets, and meme-worthy Vegas chaos – Our podium predictions (Matt goes full roulette mode) – Plus: Which F1 driver is most likely to get fake-married by Elvis 👀 It’s the ultimate race preview for the most unpredictable GP on the calendar. Hit play, grab your glitter helmet, and get ready for the lights in Sin City. 🎧 Listen on all platforms: @boxboxboxpod 📸 Follow us: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube 🛎️ Subscribe + leave us a review – it really helps!
S1 · E39
Nov 21, 2025
42:12
Norris wins Sao Paulo, Antonelli breaks records, and Audi goes bold
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São Paulo turned up the samba and the chaos this week, and Box Box Box is here for every second of it. Dom and Sam are back and buzzing with a jam-packed episode diving into all the madness from Brazil and beyond. Lando Norris takes a sensational win, holding off Verstappen in a jaw-dropping final few laps. Kimi Antonelli breaks Lewis Hamilton’s rookie points record—but is it a fair comparison? We break down the maths, the context, and the hype. The Sprint Race served high drama with Bortoletto’s terrifying crash sparking serious safety talk—and some intense déjà vu. Plus, we’re talking podium champagne, meme-worthy moments (yes, we see you Lance Stroll), and why the fans booed Lando. Also on the grid: Cadillac’s secret Ferrari test, a deep dive into Audi’s throwback livery, and who really has the biggest motorsport pedigree—Audi or Mercedes? Oh, and did we mention Bottas went to a Linkin Park gig? One of the wildest episodes yet with championship implications, massive off-season teasers, and a few too many giggles. Hit play, strap in, and remember—never count Verstappen out. 🎧 Listen on all platforms: @boxboxboxpod 📸 Follow us: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube 🛎️ Subscribe + leave us a review – it really helps!
S1 · E38
Nov 14, 2025
1:09:31
Ferrari Regrets Lewis? McLaren Favouritism? São Paulo Chaos Incoming
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The grid is on fire this week and we're here to pour petrol on it. In this chaotic episode, we break down the biggest stories circling the F1 paddock: has Ferrari already lost faith in Lewis Hamilton? Is McLaren subtly favoring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri? Bernie Ecclestone thinks so—and as usual, he’s throwing bombs. We also react to the very on-brand Charles Leclerc engagement (spoiler: even the dog was in on it), drag Bernie’s 95-year-old parenting habits, and try not to get cancelled while reliving pit antics and Leclerc’s chocolate eclairs. Plus, we preview the always-chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix and drop our spicy podium predictions—will Oscar steal it? Will Lewis show up in the rain? Or will Max Verstappen go full cinema again? This one is unhinged in the best way. Absolute chaos. Absolute cinema. Don’t miss it. 🎧 Tap play now and join the mayhem.
S1 · E37
Nov 7, 2025
36:05
Mexico Mayhem: Norris Dominates, Russell Masks Up & Haas Breaks Through
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How Norris hauled McLaren back into victory lane for the first time since 1989 and reclaimed the championship lead. Why George Russell skipped FP1, snuck into the grandstands in full lucha‑libre mode, and what that says about identity & fandom in F1. The rookie watch: Behrmann’s P4 for Haas, a breakout moment or flash in the pan? Safety under the spotlight: an incident involving Liam Lawson and a marshal, the subsequent FIA review, and how risk management in F1 isn’t just backstage. And of course our new segment: F1 Meme of the Week (because your DMs are overflowing with them and we’re done ignoring them).
S1 · E36
Oct 31, 2025
57:13
🇺🇸 Chaos at COTA: Sprint Carnage, Verstappen vs Lando & Ferrari's Lasagne Tactics
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We're back with an absolute Texas-sized banger of an episode – COTA did not disappoint 🇺🇸💥 From the moment the lights went out, it was all-out carnage at Turn 1. The McLarens both wiped in the sprint? Hülkenberg, we’re looking at you. Did Red Bull pay for that move? 🤔 We dive into the lasagna tactics of Ferrari, Red Bull’s spicy new floor, and Max Verstappen’s unstoppable form—even while moaning on team radio about everything and everyone (track limits? again?). But don’t worry, we’re not letting McLaren off the hook—Norris is rising, Piastri’s in his own head, and it's starting to show. 👀 Plus: Verstappen’s title charge gets real 🏆 Lewis is back in cowboy mode 🤠 Apple TV steals F1 from ESPN 🍎📺 The Austin vibes? Immaculate. BBQ, big hats, and big drama. And yes, Ferrari are now officially doing lasagna tactics. Don’t ask, just listen. 🎧 Tap in for laughs, hot takes, and more chaos than the Turn 1 pileup. “It’s not just racing… it’s F1 at COTA, baby!”
S1 · E35
Oct 25, 2025
1:03:26
Back from a DNS: Baku, Singapore & the McLaren Drama Breakdown
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Box Box Box is BACK! After a mid-season double DNS (Did Not Show), Sam and Dom return with zero chill and maximum chaos, diving straight into Baku and Singapore — two races packed with drama, DNFs, and digmatization?! We’re talking Verstappen’s Baku Grand Slam, Russell’s Singapore redemption, and that suspicious McLaren favoritism 👀. Is Piastri getting snubbed? Why is Lando always protected? And how does “Team Papaya” celebrate a championship while their driver of the season (Oscar) gets left out of the party? We also cover: Helmut Marko’s potential exit and Red Bull’s rebuild Cadillac’s hilariously American team name reveal Pierre Gasly’s disappearing act Hamilton's brake-less beast mode in Singapore Radio meltdowns, meme moments, and Max moaning (again) It's everything you missed — with jokes, tangents, and hot takes you didn’t know you needed. ⚠️ Quote of the episode: “McLaren spent all this money on Lando… but Oscar’s the one leading the damn championship.” Tap in, subscribe, and let’s get racing again.
S1 · E34
Oct 9, 2025
40:00
McLaren Mayhem & Monza Drama: Verstappen Wins, Team Orders Stir Controversy
Buckle up because Monza delivered 🍿 From Verstappen’s historic Italian double to McLaren’s team orders drama, the Temple of Speed gave us tension, penalties, and plenty of memes. Dom and Sentio break down all the action from the Italian GP: 🏆 Verstappen’s third win of the season and another Monza masterclass 📈 Piastri vs. Norris heats up—are McLaren playing favourites? 👀 Bortoletto & Hajar show F2 grads are HERE to fight 🔧 Alonso’s suspension failure, penalty chaos & radio gold from Sainz 🏁 Plus: Cadillac's simulated debut and what we’re expecting from Baku There's genuine chaos in the midfield, Max is out for blood, and the McLaren garage looks like a PR warzone. If Monza was the appetizer, Baku’s about to be the full meal. Quote of the episode? “No risk. Full push.” – Max Verstappen, probably to the horror of his engineer. Hit play and get stuck in.
S1 · E32
Sep 16, 2025
39:54
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