Up To Speed

Is Max Verstappen off to McLaren with his race engineer?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0100

Max Verstappen’s race engineer for the last 10 years, Gianpiero Lambiase, is joining McLaren from 2028! Is this a sign Max is leaving F1? Would Max join McLaren? Who would he swap with - Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri? And is the Red Bull brain drain a worry?

Plus, we share some exciting news about a big interview with Haas' Ollie Bearman coming out on Thursday!

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Will Lando Norris be a one-time world champion?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

With all the excitement around Max Verstappen threatening to quit and Kimi Antonelli's success, we've barely mentioned the reigning world champions this season - McLaren and Lando Norris.

How will Lando and Oscar Piastri be feeling back in 5th and 6th place after not starting so many races? Is it normal for world champions to drop off after big regulation changes? Does Piastri's second-place finish in Japan change things? And what's the real reason behind Piastri's manager Mark Webber taking a step back?

And later - do F1 drivers ever think about anything other than racing when they're on track? We answer your question!

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Kimi Antonelli: The next Senna?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100

With the sport on pause and Kimi Antonelli top of the leaderboard; Will, Naomi & DC explore some striking early-career parallels between the teenager and the legendary Ayrton Senna! But who is Senna's true heir in modern F1 and can anyone top DC's stories about what he was like to actually work with?

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Five weeks to fix F1?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

As F1 enters its forced 'Spring Break', Will, Naomi & DC dive into the questions facing its governing body as both drivers & fans plead for big changes. Is the sport facing a safety crisis after Oliver Bearman's crash in Japan and was it inevitable? Are the new regulations turning life-long fans off the sport and is the five-week break enough time to save the season?

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Is Max Verstappen ready to quit?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100

Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to ever lead a World Championship, Max Verstappen asks if "it's all worth it" and Ollie Bearman's crash sends shockwaves through the sport, the Japan GP had a bit of everything...

Jolie puts your questions to DC as F1 grinds to a halt for the next five weeks.

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Why would anyone want to be Aston Martin's new boss right now?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

We're only a few races into the season and the F1 team bosses are already playing musical chairs! Our WhatsApp chat was popping off when F1's best ever car designer, Adrian Newey, stepped down as Aston Martin team principle, then Audi team principle Jonathan Wheatley suddenly left the team.

Would a man like Wheatley fit in at Aston Martin under Laurence Stroll? Why would anyone want to take that job with drivers complaining of nerve damage? And was Christian Horner ever an option or should we stop talking about him?

Plus we react to viral videos of Max Verstappen racing in GT3 at the Nordschleife, and we share our best F1 memory thanks to a question from actor Danny Dyer.

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Q&A: Is Japan made for Lewis Hamilton?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0100

It's the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend so we're answering all your questions!

Will Oscar Piastri finally race? Does Japan suit Ferrari better than leaders Mercedes? Who will spring the biggest surprise? And... could Kim Kardashian make an appearance?

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Where's F1's back-up plan for Bahrain and Saudi?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

Now the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are cancelled because of the war in the Middle East, we've been getting lots of questions: Why was there no back-up plan to replace the races? Who does the five-week break benefit? What will the drivers get up to?

Plus, we've all seen the viral photo of the Mercedes reunion on Toto Wolff's plane back from China, so DC lifts the curtain on F1's private jets. And Naomi breaks into song after a question from pop star Niall Horan.

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Did Kimi Antonelli just become a problem for George Russell?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100

Join us for our race reaction as Kimi Antonelli gets his first ever F1 victory! At 19 he’s the second youngest driver in history to win a Grand Prix. Is it gloves off now at Mercedes?

How about that wheel to wheel racing for the Ferraris in China - Lewis Hamilton with his first ever podium for the Reds. Was that a win for the new regulations?

And definitely a weekend to forget for last year’s top three drivers, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. How must they be feeling?

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Is Toto Wolff trying to stop Christian Horner's return to F1?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

It's the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend! Could Max Verstappen be a sleeping giant after his qualifying crash in Australia, ready to take on Mercedes in China? Can McLaren overcome their engine beef with Mercedes? And will it be proper racing?

Plus, Toto Wolff might be trying to stop Christian Horner from returning to F1. And we explore the fitness regime of an F1 driver, thanks to a question from Gabby Logan, top sports broadcaster and host of The Sports Agents podcast.

Best of luck to Will and Brad Pitt who are up for several Oscars for the F1 Movie.

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Mercedes dominate in Australia but did Ferrari mess up?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

George Russell and Mercedes have come out on top in the new F1 era, winning the first race of the season in Australia.

Ferrari are hot on their heels and we might have seen a glimpse of the Lewis Hamilton of old, but did they mess up their strategy? With this new electrical power, was it really racing or more like a computer game? And how will Oscar Piastri deal with the heartbreak of crashing out before his home race began?

Join us as we react to the Australian Grand Prix, and while you're at it why not help us pick new songs for our playlist on Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/playlists/2SWpF/

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New F1 era begins: Russell rules Australia? Hamilton comeback? Aston Martin forfeit?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

It's race time! The first Grand Prix of the season is this weekend and no one can call it because of the huge changes in F1 this year (go back to our episode last week for a full explainer on the big shake up!)

Who is our money on in Australia? Reigning world champion Lando Norris? George Russell, whose Mercedes is the envy of the paddock? A final comeback for Lewis Hamilton? And is it really true that Aston Martin could forfeit the race?

Ahead of International Women's Day we give a shout out to some amazing women in F1. And we share the funniest F1 prank stories as comedian Jack Whitehall asks - who's the funniest F1 driver?

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Q&A: What's the truth behind Drive To Survive?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100

It’s the first race week of the year! And to get you excited for all the drama - the latest season of Drive To Survive is out. Lucky we've got our very own Will Buxton, one of the presenters of the Netflix show which revolutionised F1, bringing hundreds of millions of new fans to the sport.

So, what’s the truth behind Drive To Survive? Do the drivers like it? Is it made up? And what's our most glamorous memory from our time in F1? We’ll be answering all your questions today.

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BONUS: Will Middle East conflict disrupt F1? Who's the winner from big engine row decision?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100

There’s been a lot of news over the weekend affecting Formula 1 so we wanted to record an extra episode for you to make some sense of it all.

Strikes in the Middle East mean there’s question marks over two upcoming races, and some travel to the first race of the year in Australia has been disrupted.

And big rule changes are coming in June after Mercedes reportedly found a massive loophole - but will it be too late by then? What does this mean for the title race? And is it fair to penalise them for innovation?

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Is everyone jealous of Ferrari's secret ingredient?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100

The start of the season is just around the corner! So with the final testing complete - who's on top and who's got work to do?

Lots of testing is smoke and mirrors, but have Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton played a blinder with their fancy starts and new wing? How are Aston Martin so slow after hiring the best car designer F1 has ever seen, Adrian Newey? And have Mercedes found a loophole that could turn the title fight upside down?

Plus, what's an F1 drivers' cheat meal? What do they eat on race day? We answer a question from Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay.

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Q&A: Will huge F1 changes cause bigger drama?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:55:00 +0100

Everyone’s talking about huge changes in F1 this season, but what’s actually changed? Will it make racing more exciting or just too complicated? And do the new team Cadillac have any hope of winning?

With Jolie away filming, Will, Naomi and DC answer your questions.

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Max Verstappen Exclusive - The Real Max

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100

Our first guest is... four-time world champion Max Verstappen!

This is your chance to see the real Max. Naomi grew up karting with him and DC raced his dad in F1 - this is the Max they know.

What does Max make of the big changes this year? Who does he see as his biggest rival this season? And how long is he staying in Formula One?

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New season, new Lewis Hamilton?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100

New season, new Lewis Hamilton? He’s already won the award for the biggest launch of the off-season with Kim Kardashian, but there’s huge changes in F1 this year - so could Lewis overtake Michael Schumacher as the greatest F1 driver of all time?

At 41 years old, is Lewis still a serious contender? Or could this be his final season in the cockpit? And have we found the one thing that he and Max Verstappen actually agree on?

Plus, KSI asks us a burning question, and we bring you big news about our first ever guest coming on Thursday! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it.

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Introducing your new F1 podcast: Up To Speed

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0100

Episode one launches Monday February 16th.

Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.

Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.

It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.

They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.

Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.