Graham and Luke return in the break between Mexico and Brazil to talk all things F1 and beyond!

This week we talk:

• Afterthoughts from Mexico (6:22)
• FIA announce cost cap findings (14:46)
• Potential race-strategy variances being discussed for 2026 (16:38)
• Laura Villars wins court hearing to discuss failure of the FIA Presidential election process (22:53)
• Felipe Massa’s court case over 2008 championship (26:52)
• Russell reveals performance based activation for 2027 contract (33:32)
• Aston announce a new reserve driver (38:16)
• Audi have reportedly won the Freddie Slater-sweepstakes (40:47)
• Formula E preseason testing and women’s test (50:53)
• Jenson Button’s farewell from professional racing: a retrospective on his motorsport career (59:00)
• Previewing the Brazilian Grand Prix (72:24)

Graham and Luke return to review the Mexico City Grand Prix! This week we talk:

• COTA hangovers; tape shenanigans (2:21)
• Norris storms to pole as Piastri struggles; sets up Sunday domination to take the lead in the title (9:57)
• A decent recovery on Sunday from Piastri; nonsense VSC ruins battle with Bearman (34:28)
• A return to the podium for Charles Leclerc (41:10)
• Verstappen gains in the championship, robbed of opportunity to battle Leclerc (45:17)
• Bearman, the star of the weekend (50:44)
• A deserved result for Esteban Ocon (60:30)
• Borotleto rises from 16th to a point (62:00)
• A disappointing race from Mercedes (63:22)
• Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing Sunday after a promising Saturday (67:24)
• A poor pit stop costs Tsunoda points (73:19)
• A stinker of a weekend for Williams (77:00)
• A rough strategy for Hadjar and a near miss for Lawson (82:36)
• Issues for the veterans: Alonso and Hulkenberg (85:55)
• Closing thoughts on the Mexico City Grand Prix (86:40)
• Rumours of cost cap breaches (90:20)

Luke and Graham return to review the US Grand Prix!

This week we talk:

• More McLaren nonsense; beginning with ‘repercussions’ and then untangling the Sprint crash (2:57)
• Verstappen eases to US GP win, vaults himself into title contention; how have we ended up in this situation? (18:11)
• Norris recovers to 2nd to take big points out of Piastri; Piastri chasing performance (40:30)
• Ferrari overturn rough Friday into podium on Sunday (42:22)
• Yuki Tsunoda scoring points on both days against the odds; thoughts on the Bearman incident (49:40)
• Hulkenberg’s first points since Silverstone (58:21)
• A couple of points for Ollie Bearman (60:50)
• Alonso picks up a point after sprint disappointment (64:40)
• Carlos Sainz’s sprint podium and COTA special liveries (65:55)
• Russell’s mixed weekend (67:50)
• A round-up of the midfield, including Sainz’s clash with Antonelli, Alpine team orders, and more (69:30)
• Closing thoughts on the US GP (84:45)
• Mercedes finally announce extensions for Russell and Antonelli (87:36)
• Tim Mayer concedes FIA presidential election (89:45)
• Apple TV confirmed as broadcast rights holder in US (92:16)
• Previewing the Mexico GP (97:03)

Graham and Luke return to talk F1 and beyond before this week's US Grand Prix.

This week we talk:

• McLaren vs. Palou court case: Zak Brown exposed (2:01)
• Increasing concerns surrounding Leclerc’s and Ferrari’s long term future; who would be next to lead Ferrari if Leclerc leaves? (59:47)
• Mercedes and Red Bull find flexi-wing restrictions; Ferrari and McLaren left behind (71:33)
• Another ridiculous twist in the FIA Presidential race (78:49)
• Porsche pull out from WEC (82:36)
• WRC star turns focus to single seater/F1 dream (87:12)
• Apple set to win US broadcasting rights from ESPN (91:21)
• A slew of F3 driver announcements for 2026 (93:16)
• Previewing the US Grand Prix: have Red Bull’s and Mercedes’ flexi wing updates changed the game going forward? (112:43)

Graham and Luke return to review a bit of a drab Singapore Grand Prix. Nevertheless, lots to discuss, such as:

• Russell converts excellent qualifying into second race win of the season (4:46)
• Verstappen and Red Bull take a step forward and finish ahead of McLaren again (19:33)
• The big McLaren chat of the week: we talk about the contact between Norris and Pisatri (26:45)
• Back-to-back encouraging weekends for Antonelli (49:32)
• A fiery Alonso in Singapore (52:59)
• Some welcome points for Bearman (61:22)
• A great strategy from Sainz helps Williams recover to a point (64:22)
• Hadjar managing a difficult race (68:47)
• A midfield round-up (69:55)
• A poor weekend for Ferrari (72:30)
• A double crash for Liam Lawson sets up difficult weekend (78:28)
• Tsunoda unable to build on strong Baku (79:31)
• Potentially points lost for Hulkenberg and Sauber (80:55)
• Singapore Grand Prix closing thoughts (83:12)
• Christian Horner rumours throughout the weekend, including Haas and Aston Martin (83:50)
• Surprise announcement of Dunne and McLaren parting ways; potentially joining Red Bull’s program (88:50)

In the gap between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grand Prix, Graham and Luke return to talk all things F1 and beyond.

This week we talk:

• A quick chat about Fuji since WEC just visited the Japanese track, and favourite F1 moments at Fuji (2:14)
• A lack of F1 news ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, so we just about random bits and bobs such as Mercedes’ contract saga, the dynamics returning to an engine formula (6:23)
• The comparable 2014/2025 title fight dynamic (12:38)
• Leftovers from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (22:12)
• Hauger and Collet seemingly heading to IndyCar (28:05)
• Christian Horner and Red Bull reach settlement; free to return to F1 during 2026, but will he? (36:07)
• Quick Formula E news (55:20)
• Max Verstappen’s victory at Nordschleiffe opens up a conversation of other categories we’d like F1 drivers to compete in (57:30)
• Drivers in other categories we’d like to see get a shot in F1 (77:18)
• Drivers who deserved more/another chance from their, typically, shorter F1 careers (91:04)
• Drivers who never made it to F1 but deserved to (107:38)
• A Singapore Grand Prix preview: are Red Bull and Verstappen really back? What is Piastri’s response? (111:36)

Graham and Luke return to review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix!

This week we talk:

• A crazy Baku qualifying sets the tone for Sunday: Pisatri’s error, Norris fails to take advantage, Verstappen storms to pole amid red flag chaos (3:30)
• Piastri’s uncharacteristic mistakes, crashes out on Lap 1 (15:30)
• Norris fails to capitalise on Piastri’s errors (25:44)
• McLaren failings allow Verstappen to pounce and win; is he back in the championship hunt? (34:03)
• An unwell Russell and bounce-back Antonelli drive move Mercedes back in P2(43:29)
• Carlos Sainz back in character as he nets a podium for Williams(48:35)
• Liam Lawson’s best result in F1 and Tsunoda’s best result at Red Bull comes at a good time as rumours ramp up (56:34)
• A round-up of the midfield (69:43)
• A shambolic, but not unexpected, weekend for Alpine (67:50)
• A rare stinker for Alex Albon (79:14)
• Ferrari’s letdown (81:17)
• Closing thoughts of the Azerbaijan GP, including a new extension for the race (92:00)
• Confirmation of 2026 sprints, possible tweaks for 2027 (93:40)
• Flavio sees only two options for the 2026 Alpine seat (97:03)
• A surprise third candidate for FIA Presidency (101:10)
• F2 at Baku; Stenshorne shines on debut (107:35)

Graham and Luke return to catch up on all things F1, and beyond!

This week:

• A slow week of F1 news, so we talk about the driver market, Mercedes contract situation (4:04)
• Hangovers from Monza; Williams win their right of review (19:26)
• Quick Monza F3 feature race thoughts and Trident axe both their F2 drivers (26:10)
• A catch up on all the 2026 engine regulations; who has claimed/said what, and where people stand as F1’s new engines come closer and closer, as well as the future plans for V8 engines shifting (29:41)
• Catching up on IndyCar news, including Will Power’s move to Andretti replacing Colton Herta, who is becoming Cadillac’s F1 reserve driver; we discuss this move to leave IndyCar, potential road to a super licence, why F2 might be a mistake, and more (63:26)
• Palou’s Red Bull rumours, and details of McLaren’s lawsuit against Palou (94:09)
• Quick Formula E news; Citreon replace Maserati, Drugovich gives up on F1 for now and signs with Andretti (104:04)
• Prema’s financial issues; Callum Ilott’s horrendous career luck (107:43)
• Audi signs with Adidas for team partner (111:23)
• Azerbaijan Grand Prix preview (113:33)

Graham and Luke return to review the Italian Grand Prix! This week, we talk:

• From set-up choices to re-passes, Max Verstappen and Red Bull take their most comfortable win of the season (6:23)
• Untangling another McLaren self-inflicted mess/driver swap between Piastri and Norris (22:30)
• Alex Albon rises ahead of Antonelli in the standings (43:24)
• Another points finish for Bortoleto (48:44)
• Hadjar scores points from the pit-lane (52:35)
• Ferrari’s home race assessed, sandwiched by Russell (54:24)
• A difficult ending for Antonelli amidst rising pressure (62:53)
• Carlos Sainz’s grumpy weekend and clash with Bearman, now facing a race-ban; other ‘race-guidelines’ rubbish (68:41)
• A midfield round-up of races that didn’t go to plan (75:05)
• Shouting at Stefano’s comments of wanting shorter race (82:50)
• Gasly signs new Alpine deal to end of 2028 (87:17)
• A further extension for the Monaco GP (96:32)
• A quick chat about F3/F2 at Monza (98:00)

Graham and Luke return as F1 finally returns from its Summer Break!

This week we talk:

• Piastri turns the tables; takes a big leap in hunt for the title (6:13)
• Norris loses out to Piastri, then loses 18 points…Has he now lost the title? (20:19)
• Verstappen maintains Dutch GP record in P2 (31:18)
• Hadjar’s incredible podium (35:40)
• Albon keeps Williams’ lead strong in race for P5(43:39)
• Ollie Bearman’s best result in F1 (49:05)
• Double points for Aston, but could it have been more? (53:50)
• Tsunoda back in the points (60:53)
• Little midfield round-up (62:30)
• George Russell’s interesting race (64:34)
• Ferrari’s double-DNF: Hamilton’s crash, Leclerc’s unfortunate clash with Antonelli (67:19)
• An unfortunate end to a better race showing fro Antonelli; a history of Mercedes mismanagement with young drivers (75:15)
• Lawson and Sainz incident, and one of the worst decisions of recent history (82:27)
• Sauber’s slightly anonymous weekend (87:53)
• Dutch Grand Prix closing thoughts (91:00)
• Cadillac officially confirm Bottas and Perez (92:26)
• Some interesting Flavio and Toto Wolff comments (100:11)
• Italian Grand Prix preview (113:49)

Graham returns this week to preview the second half of the 2025, but not before (in addition to forgetting for several minutes to mute IndyCar 😅):

• Cadillac reportedly signing both Valterri Bottas and Sergio Perez (2:50)

Then, previewing the final 10 races of 2025, including:

• Who will win the 2025 title? (12:56)
• Most anticipated race to come in 2025 (18:35)
• Dreaded race remaining on the schedule (21:15)
• Does McLaren set a new constructor’s points total? (22:14)
• Who finishes best of the rest: Russell, Verstappen, Leclerc, and how many races can they win? (28:12)
• Who finishes In P2: Ferrari or Mercedes? (33:56)
• Can Lewis Hamilton find his mojo to end 2025? (36:16)
• What does a successful second half of the season look for Kimi Antonelli? (43:11)
• Can any team outside of the top 4 finish on the podium? (48:43)
• Who finishes best of the rest in the constructors? (53:41)
• F1’s wooden spoon award (58:13)
• How long before Alpine finds itself in another debacle? (61:05)
• Driver under the most pressure for the rest of the season … not a rookie (63:13)
• Any shock driver changes or rookie chops in 2025/26 (69:44)
• Predicting what we can of the 2026 grid (72:54)
• Previewing the Dutch GP (79:56)

Graham and Luke return to try pass another week of the F1 summer break!

This week we talk:

Stefano's comments potential for V8’s in the future, as well as hydrogen in the future (5:40)

Stefano’s comments on sprint race; potential reverse grids; a general chat about F1 sprints (15:15)

A quick chat about the Gran Turismo and F1 films (30:55)

Some McLaren chatter; reacting to one driver winning/losing the title, and future cars auction (35:50)

Portuguese government keen on a return for F1 to the Algarve (42:42)

Mick Schumacher and Cadillac WEC tie imminent; potential for F1 return in the future? (44:39)

Alpine’s current driver predicament (51:22)

Logan Sargeant returns to racing (60:28)

IndyCar chatter after a mad Portland race (62:04)

Formula E driver moves; Pourchaire to make the step? (73:27)

Standouts/disappointments looking at the F1 standings so far (81:39)

Graham and Luke reunite as the F1 season hits its summer break!

This week we talk:

• McLaren’s split strategies amidst a title fight: will they give their drivers an equal fight? (2:12)
• Zak Brown comparing McLaren’s 2025 situation to McLaren’s 2007 (18:09)
• Mercedes chucking their rear suspension upgrade away; technical/leadership foibles in the Ground Effect era (25:45)
• Enrico Cardile begins work at Aston Martin (39:44)
• Mandatory 2-stop at Monaco set to return in 2026 (42:19)
• Haas testing at Fuji; Cadillac driver pool from the US; F1 trivia gone wrong (44:43)
• F3 season effectively over; is Camara getting too much hype? Other standouts from F3 2025 (63:00)
• F2 catchup from Spa and Hungary: Alex Dunne, what on earth is going to happen with Fornaroli, Arvid Lindblad, and more (85:15)

Luke is back once again to run through all the action throughout the weekend from Hungary:

Mclaren's perfect 200th win - (5:22)

Russell's 6th podium of the season - (14:50)

Aston martin's shock turn around - (19:50)

Back to back for Bortoletto - (23:34)

Lawson finding consistency - (28:04)

No mans land/not to be seen - (31:23)

What is going on at Ferrari? - (33:07)

A turning point for Antonelli - (38:57)

Red bull in major trouble - (41:15)

Williams struggle with downforce - (46:04)

Last thoughts on the GP - (49:30)

Luke is back to review all the action from the 2025 Belgian GP weekend:

• Mclaren's domination - (1:45)

• Leclerc finding promise - (15:03)

• Verstappen's sprint win and lonely race - (17:59)

• George's sunday recovery - (21:45)

• William's dont go bang - (23:23)

• Lawson finally showing good - (25:40)

• Second points for Gabby - (27:45)

• Tractor simulator with Gasly - (30:16)

• Haas sprint success - (31:48)

• Hamilton's nightmare continues - (33:19)

• Yuki's environment - (36:08)

• Aston vs Drag - (39:48)

• Antonelli's struggles - (42:10)

• Overall race thoughts - (45:54)

• 2026 Sprint calendar rumour - (48:32)

• Hungarian GP Preview - (51:00)

Graham and Luke return as another week ticks down towards the Belgian Grand Prix!

This week we talk:

• Pre-pod chatter, including a drought in F1 news and the Goodwood Festival of Speed (0:40)
• Catching up on F3 action from Austria and Silverstone and the bigger picture of F3 drivers and who is looking good to progress (13:19)
• Catching up on F2; the action from Austria and Silverstone, the emerging title picture and who is positioning themselves for future seats in motorsport (37:45)
• The Formula E rookie test, and Formula E at Berlin (67:26)
• Previewing the Belgian GP (78:59)

Graham and Luke return to catch up on some F1 news in between races!

This week we talk:

• Follow-up thoughts on the Red Bull/Horner decision (3:33)
• Trying to catch up on the latest Verstappen/Mercedes; who has said what, where Wolff, Verstappen and Russell all stand (11:08)
• Getting to know the new candidate for FIA presidency (41:00)
• Alpine confirm new notable hirings; Otmar’s comments shine light on Alpine turnover issue (66:58)
• An update on Cadillac’s F1 efforts ahead of 2026 entry (78:40)

Graham and Luke return to discuss the breaking news of Christian Horner being removed from his duties at Red Bull Racing.

We discuss why this decision might have been made, as well as the knock-on effects it may have in and outside of the Red Bull family. We also talk about Horner's replacement Laurent Mekies, and Mekies' replacement Alan Permane.

Graham and Luke reunite to review a wet, wild, and whacky British Grand Prix!

• Recapping the British Grand Prix, starting with Nico Hulkenberg’s first podium! (4:34)
• Norris wins home race, closes title lead, but second-best over the weekend (28:16)
• Trying to weigh up both sides of the Piastri penalty that cost him the race win (33:58)
• Pierre Gasly taking the worst car on the grid to 6th (43:46)
• Aston Martin’s double points, but with a big caveat (49:08)
• Lewis Hamilton’s best weekend in red (56:35)
• A solid race from Alex Albon gets Williams back in the points (60:39)
• Red Bulls’s odd rear wing decision pays heavily on Grand Prix Sunday (64:01)
• Mercedes’ awful weekend; mostly self-inflicted (73:42)
• Leclerc’s nightmare weekend (83:43)
• Sainz’s unlucky Sunday (93:00)
• Somehow, Haas don’t score a point; Ocon’s offs, Bearman’s wasted potential (94:36)
• The rookie struggle at Silverstone; Colapinto/Alpine rumours intensify (101:26)
• Tsunoda’s false dawn (111:38)
• Closing thoughts on British Grand Prix (114:49)

Luke is filling in han solo for the first time whilst Graham is away for the 24hrs of Spa. Luke talks us through a brief Austrian GP review

• Mclaren's masterclass of the field - (1:38)
• Ferrari's second lease of life - (11:46)
• Liam Lawson's personal best result - (14:34)
• Alonso Mr relentless - (16:48)
• Sauber's first double points of the season - (17:55)
• Haas looking average but walking away with a solid point - (23:42)

• George's hot and lonely GP - (25:26)
• Hadjar's first unlucky beat down from Lawson - (27:03)
• Redbull's worst ever home event - (28:12)
• Antonelli's incident and apology - (32:12)
• Williams - Can it continue to get worse? - (33:33)
• Alpine with no execution of anything - (35:59)
• Austrian GP extension - (39:16)
• Carlos Sainz Snr ends potential FIA presidency campaign run - (40:53)

• Aston Martin's new driver academy - (43:58)
• Pre-season calendar first look - (46:02)
• British GP preview - (49:13)