Welcome to Paddock Project, the podcast where Formula 1 meets the high-stakes world of racing, business, and innovation. Host Tiggy Valen dives into the latest ...
How F1 Became One of the Hottest Investments in Sports feat. Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen
Formula 1’s multi-billion-dollar boom is here. Every F1 team is now worth over $1 billion, but what’s driving the sport’s skyrocketing valuations? I’m joined by Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen to break down F1’s financial rise, the impact of the cost cap, media rights shifts, and what’s next for the business of speed.For a video version, watch on YouTube.Check out Kurt's F1 valuations on Sportico.Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Get ready for a deep dive into the six rookies taking the Formula 1 grid by storm in 2025. I’m joined by Caroline from Caroline’s Corner to explore the stories behind Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, Isack Hadjar, and Liam Lawson. We discuss their backgrounds, bold predictions for their rookie seasons, and answer the burning questions—who will shine, who’s under the most pressure, and which teammate dynamics will surprise us most?For a video version, watch on YouTube.Check out Caroline's Corner.Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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From the Grid to the Boardroom: The Storylines That Will Define F1 in 2025
Join me as I unpack the top F1 storylines to watch in 2025! From driver dynamics and team strategies to the business decisions shaping the sport’s future, this marks a pivotal year for F1 as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.For a video version, watch on YouTube.Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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New Year, New Chapter
A new year brings a new chapter for Paddock Project, which comes with a bittersweet announcement. Tune in for what the future of Paddock Project holds, as well as (of course) our thoughts on the latest driver market shifts.For a video version of the second half, watch on YouTube.Check out our merch and subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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2024 Season Recap
Join us to recap all the action from the 2024 season! We discuss our season MVPs and LVPs, surprising statistics, and the results of the listener superlative survey. Plus we talk about Verstappen's future, McLaren's rise, the Hamilton v. Leclerc dynamic, the second Red Bull seat, and more.Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PADDOCKPROJECT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Welcome to Paddock Project, the podcast where Formula 1 meets the high-stakes world of racing, business, and innovation. Host Tiggy Valen dives into the latest headlines, post-race analysis, and the power plays shaping the sport on and off the track. With over one million downloads, Paddock Project explores groundbreaking technologies, transformative sponsorships, billion-dollar media empires, and the strategies driving motorsport’s future. Through interviews with drivers, team members, and experts, Tiggy uncovers the pivotal decisions and projects that make F1 a global force at the intersection of performance, progress, and power. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject!