Note:

Shortly after this episode was recorded, few developments occurred.

Red Bull has chosen to keep Sergio Perez for the rest of the season despite speculations about his future in F1. Ocon signs a multi-year deal to drive with Haas for 2025 and beyond.

This episode was recorded after the Hungarian GP.

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For months on end, Sergio Perez string of poor performances has caused fans and many within the paddock to speculate whether Red Bull would keep the performance as his run of poor results is "opening the door" for rivals like McLaren and Mercedes to catch up with the Milton-Keynes based team in the constructors' championship.

Apart from this, our host dives into other wild rumours concerning Alpine. Most notably, the French manufacturer is considering giving up their work status due to the new regulation change in 2026. Let's also not forget that they have brought Flavio Briatore back into the mix.

Of big name and big news, enjoy the latest episode of Race Pod as the summer break begins!

Timestamps:

0.00: Is our American Hero back?

1.15: Intro

2.50: Alpine to give up their work status?

8.20: Flavio Briatore returns with Alpine

12.20: Aston Martin continues the hunt for big name hires

16.50: Haas overhauls its driver line up for 2025 and beyond

21.15: Is Red Bull doing a mid-season swap with Sergio Perez?

28.15: A new F1 movie in the making

33.20: Red Bull debuts the RB17 Track Car

35.00: Audi and BP are joining forces in 2026

37.05: Toyota returns with Haas?

38.50: Ending and outro

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