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Jan 2024
1h 17m

For the New F1 Fan (Bonus Episode)

Zoe & Hannah
About this episode

On this week’s BONUS episode, Zoe is joined by her good friend, Fev, to discuss what it looks like to be a NEW fan of Formula 1. Fev breaks down her F1 journey, why she decided to become a fan, what it’s been like so far, who she’s gravitated towards and why, and SO much more. Then, Fev turns the tables and asks Zoe F1 101 questions. What’s DRS? Why is F1 more popular than IndyCar? What does an F1 weekend look like? So, whether you are a new fan who needs questions answered, you’re trying to get a friend interested, or you’re just curious about new F1 fans, this episode is for you!

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