From the Paddock

Alex Harrington and Lydia Mee break down the chaotic wet-weather start at Sepang that overshadowed the opening laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix after a software bug left multiple cars struggling for power. The pair also discuss Lewis Hamilton's frustrating race after Ferrari opted to start him on slick tires despite concerns over the conditions. Finally, they explore growing momentum behind a permanent return for Sepang after Malaysia's prime minister confirmed talks with Formula 1 and FIA leadership.

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Formula 1 is back at Sepang, and the combination of an abrasive track surface, extreme heat and the demands of the 2026 cars could make tire degradation one of the defining stories of the weekend.

Max Verstappen faces an extraordinary run of seven consecutive race weekends across Formula 1 and GT3 competition, while Esteban Ocon faces uncertainty over his F1 future. Fernando Alonso has extended his stay with Aston Martin, and Honda has quietly introduced a turbocharger upgrade that could have implications for the weekend.

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F1 has plenty to talk about after a dramatic weekend in Baku.

Franco Colapinto was involved in a costly safety car restart incident that took out Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris, with Alpine issuing another statement condemning the online abuse that followed.

George Russell came away with his first career grand slam after dominating in Baku — but a turbo problem on the final lap nearly handed Max Verstappen an opportunity, with Russell eventually taking victory by just 0.196 seconds.

And looking ahead, Audi’s Mattia Binotto has confirmed that the next-generation F1 engine is set to move to a V8 layout, with 2030 the earliest potential introduction date. A push-to-pass system is also being discussed as part of the future regulations.

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Alex Harrington and Lydia Mee discuss Christian Horner's claim that Ferrari would be his Formula 1 "dream" destination if he returned to the paddock. They also break down Lewis Hamilton's Baku safety concerns and celebrate major milestones for Abbi Pulling and Jamie Chadwick as women continue making strides in motorsport.

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Alex Hamilton and Lydia Mee break down Formula 1's newly announced 2027 calendar, including Monaco's first-ever sprint race, Bahrain replacing Australia as the season opener, and the expansion of sprint weekends from six to ten. They discuss whether these changes will improve the racing experience, what they mean for fans, and why F1 is continuing to push its most divisive format.

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Madrid’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix was billed as a major new chapter for the sport — but did it live up to the hype?

In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia break down everything that went wrong, from fan complaints and track facilities to a controversial security incident involving a photographer and a race that left plenty of F1 fans disappointed.

The team also looks ahead to McLaren’s ambitious plans beyond Formula 1, as Lando Norris gets behind the wheel of the team’s new hypercar ahead of its World Endurance Championship campaign. Could Norris eventually chase motorsport’s elusive Triple Crown?

And finally, Alex and Lydia discuss FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comments about Fernando Alonso and whether Formula 1 should do more to help struggling teams — or whether teams simply have to live with getting things wrong.

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In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia give an overview of Madrid's brand new Madring circuit–including what to expect this weekend, environmental challenges, and complaints from local residents.

We also break down Fernando Alonso shutting down suggestions of an announcement at his home race, telling reporters "not soon".

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Kimi Antonelli stunned the Monza crowd with a victory from 19th on the grid, raising new questions about Mercedes' driver hierarchy and championship strategy. Alex and Lydia also break down Lewis Hamilton's frustration with Ferrari after another clash with Charles Leclerc and examine exactly what caused Leclerc's frightening 50G crash during the Italian Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton stole the spotlight ahead of the Italian Grand Prix by arriving at Monza in his restored Ferrari F40. Alex Harrington and Lydia Mee discuss the remarkable story behind the legendary car, break down the slipstream and teammate tactics set to shape qualifying at Monza, and explain why Formula 1 could shorten race distances from 2027 as part of ongoing engine regulation changes.

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Lewis Hamilton could be set for a new Ferrari contract, with reports suggesting an announcement is coming before Monza. Alex and Lydia discuss what it means for Hamilton's future, break down Lando Norris' new McLaren extension and the incredible gift that came with it, and explore why Hollywood is suddenly embracing motorsport with racing-themed films popping up everywhere.

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