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Go behind the F1 scenes with Kym Illman & Jacky Martens. From paddock rumors and breaking news to surprising stories and moments you won’t see on TV. Discover what’s really happening around the grid, which stories are buzzing, and what every fan should know. 

🎙️ New episodes every race weekend.

Your all-access pass to the Formula 1 paddock! 🏁
 
Welcome to the podcast where the Formula 1 paddock comes to life. Every Grand Prix weekend,   F1 photographer Kym Illman and Jacky Martens (De Limburger) take you behind the scenes.
 
From the hottest paddock rumors and breaking news to insider stories, surprising facts, and the little moments you don’t see on TV. Kym and Jacky bring you closer to the action than ever before.
 
What’s really happening around the grid?
Which stories are buzzing in the paddock?
And what should every F1 fan know about the drivers.
 
Strap in for sharp insights, great stories, and a fresh look at everything happening in and around each Grand Prix.
 
🎙️ New episodes every race weekend.
 
Because in Formula 1… the real stories don’t just happen on track.

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In the latest episode of Paddock Access, Kym Illman and Jacky Martens break down everything that happened at the Italian Grand Prix, both on the track and behind the scenes in the paddock.




For the first time in 60 years, an Italian driver stood on the top step at Monza. And what a way to do it! Kimi Antonelli went from P19 to P1 in a sensational comeback packed with overtakes and incredible battles.




But there was plenty more to talk about, from Charles Leclerc’s huge crash and the damage to his Ferrari to Max Verstappen’s impressive podium finish. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda is talking to an F1 team about a seat for next year…




And what exactly is happening behind the scenes in the paddock? The fans also fire question after question at Kym and Jacky, asking them everything they want to know and leaving them no room to dodge the tough ones. Kym and Jacky answer them all and hold nothing back.




All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access!

? ?? Monza dlivered a phenomenal Formula 1 race
 
In the latest episode of Paddock Access, Kym Illman and Jacky Martens break down everything that happened at the Italian Grand Prix, both on the track and behind the scenes in the paddock.
 
For the first time in 60 years, an Italian driver stood on the top step at Monza. And what a way to do it! Kimi Antonelli went from P19 to P1 in a sensational comeback packed with overtakes and incredible battles.
 
But there was plenty more to talk about, from Charles Leclerc’s huge crash and the damage to his Ferrari to Max Verstappen’s impressive podium finish. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda is talking to an F1 team about a seat for next year…
 
And what exactly is happening behind the scenes in the paddock? The fans also fire question after question at Kym and Jacky, asking them everything they want to know and leaving them no room to dodge the tough ones. Kym and Jacky answer them all and hold nothing back.
 
All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access!

Kimi Antonelli’s MIRACLE WIN at Monza! Another Blow for Russell

The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort delivered plenty of drama — both on and off the track. In this episode of Paddock Access, F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens take you behind the scenes of everything that happened during the weekend.

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Lando Norris took a huge victory at Zandvoort, but there was plenty more to talk about away from the top step of the podium.

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Lewis Hamilton was left furious after Ferrari’s strategy appeared to cost him a potential podium. The seven-time World Champion was held up by teammate Charles Leclerc and made his frustration very clear over team radio. Is Hamilton starting to lose patience with Ferrari?

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The duo also take a closer look at the troubles inside Cadillac. The American team left Zandvoort empty-handed once again, with plenty of questions surrounding the team and a huge amount of work ahead for the new team principal.

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Kym and Jacky discuss everything that happened both on and behind the scenes at the Dutch Grand Prix.

The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort delivered plenty of drama — both on and off the track. In this episode of Paddock Access, F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens take you behind the scenes of everything that happened during the weekend.
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Lando Norris took a huge victory at Zandvoort, but there was plenty more to talk about away from the top step of the podium.
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Lewis Hamilton was left furious after Ferrari’s strategy appeared to cost him a potential podium. The seven-time World Champion was held up by teammate Charles Leclerc and made his frustration very clear over team radio. Is Hamilton starting to lose patience with Ferrari?
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The duo also take a closer look at the troubles inside Cadillac. The American team left Zandvoort empty-handed once again, with plenty of questions surrounding the team and a huge amount of work ahead for the new team principal.
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Kym and Jacky discuss everything that happened both on and behind the scenes at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Cadillac Has A LOT To Fix: Can The New Boss Turn It Around?

Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull Racing until 2030, and it comes with a mega-money contract??




In this special extra episode of Paddock Access, F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens break down the huge news surrounding Verstappen’s new deal.




What does the contract mean for Max and Red Bull? How much is Verstappen set to earn? And what does this long-term commitment mean for the future of Red Bull Racing and the 2026 regulations?




Kym and Jacky take you behind the headlines and discuss everything you need to know about Max Verstappen’s new mega deal.

Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull Racing until 2030, and it comes with a mega-money contract??
 
In this special extra episode of Paddock Access, F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens break down the huge news surrounding Verstappen’s new deal.
 
What does the contract mean for Max and Red Bull? How much is Verstappen set to earn? And what does this long-term commitment mean for the future of Red Bull Racing and the 2026 regulations?
 
Kym and Jacky take you behind the headlines and discuss everything you need to know about Max Verstappen’s new mega deal.

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