While Formula 1 (or F1) is popular on a global scale, its audience in the United States is somewhat small. Shift+F1: A Formula 1 Podcast is a show that serves two purposes. The first is to help viewers new to the sport understand how it operates. The second is to create a podcast where long-time watchers can discover the motorsport's latest news and updates.

The hosts and creators of the podcast are Danny O'Dwyer, Drew Scanlon, and Rob Zacny. The three created Shift+F1: A Formula 1 Podcast for a personal reason. All three found themselves curious to learn more about the sport. It can be somewhat intimidating for a beginner to learn about F1. The motorsport comprises complex elements and international scope. There's a lot to understand while examining driver stats and team dynamics. The race tracks all vary in terms of difficulty. They decided that creating a podcast about the subject would be a fun way to help themselves and others learn about it.

One of the podcast's best aspects is that it keeps this tone in mind. The podcast has been around for several years. Danny, Drew, and Rob always treat each episode as if it's the listener's first. This approach helps to make new listeners feel at home in a short amount of time.

Long-time watchers of F1 racing will likely appreciate how thorough the podcast is. The show covers the entire F1 circuit each year, so a listener can get up to date in an episode or two. The race recaps provided after each event are also comprehensive and fun to listen to.

Each episode of Shift+F1: A Formula 1 Podcast averages about an hour in length.