What's next? Podcast by Valtteri Bottas & Paul Ripke

What's next? And what happens when your social battery hits zero? In this episode, we talk about being socially drained, needing a hard reset, and why alone time can be just as important as being around people. From life on the road in F1 and cycling races in Australia to campervan evenings, long flights, espresso standards and mistaken TV interviews with a Valtteri look-alike.

What’s next? It’s been a busy week, little sleep, and a lot of stories to catch up on. Paul and Valtteri talk about a new car day in Silverstone, what a seat fit actually is, and why grown adults sometimes end up crying in motorsport. There’s a look back at last week’s travel chaos, inconsistent sleep schedules, and Paul’s stop at Harvard. They also share stories from their joint trip to Australia - from breakfast with Tiffany and supporting the Tour Down Under to Valtteri’s ultimate jetlag saver.

Back together after a week apart, Paul and Valtteri are catching up on the drive to the airport. There’s a near-disaster sauna story involving a locked door and some very unfortunate timing. They also talk about how Finnish people count and the one rule Paul and Valtteri made for themselves in 2026.

After a full, slightly chaotic, and very Australian holiday week - Valtteri and Paul look back on spending Christmas and New Year’s together, sharing thoughts on doing something new and settling into a different rhythm. There are stories about meaningful gifts, great food, and small everyday moments that somehow turn into highlights. From football at Coopers Stadium and chaotic gym shopping to ferry hacks and life on Kangaroo Island, the week had a bit of everything. All of that in this episode of What’s next?