From the Paddock

Dr. Kristen Holmes, Whoop’s Head of Human Performance, joins “From the Paddock” to talk optimizing drivers’ capability and how the fitness company collaborates with Ferrari to build “bulletproof” competitors. 

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In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia walk through Max Verstappen's dramatic lap-one crash. The duo discuss Lando's back-to-back wins and the contrast in team orders between Mercedes and Ferrari.

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Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull until 2030, and the reported numbers are staggering. Alex and Lydia discuss the eye-watering contract, the presentation that convinced Verstappen to stay, and how his decision triggered a domino effect across the Formula 1 grid, leaving only a handful of major driver questions unanswered.

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Reports suggest Carlos Sainz has turned down a Williams contract extension, potentially opening the door to future opportunities elsewhere on the grid. Plus, Alex and Lydia discuss concerns over Madrid's new F1 circuit ahead of its debut race and the latest reports surrounding Aston Martin's Aramco sponsorship plans.

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Cadillac can't stay out of the headlines. Alex and Lydia dive into the team's surprise decision to replace Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski after just half a season, and discuss why the move has raised so many questions across the paddock. They also break down reports of a federal investigation tied to Cadillac owner Mark Walter, what's been confirmed, what's still unknown, and whether either story could impact the team's future in Formula 1.

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Lewis Hamilton's trading card empire. Oliver Bearman's Monaco bike café. Jody Scheckter's 2,500-acre organic farm. Nelson Piquet's logistics tech company. David Coulthard's £90 million media business. Alex and Lydia explore five Formula 1 drivers who turned their success on the track into thriving business empires away from racing.

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In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia break down three of the biggest stories in Formula 1. Despite reportedly signing a deal with Cadillac, Sergio Perez's management has apparently held preliminary talks with Williams.

Meanwhile, a journalist claims Red Bull reportedly paid Helmut Marko €8 million as part of a confidentiality agreement after his departure.

Liberty Media's latest financial results show F1 revenue down 38% from last year. Is the sport actually struggling, or is there a much bigger story behind the numbers? We unpack the impact of cancelled races, calendar changes, team payments, fan engagement, and what it all means for the rest of the 2026 season.

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Oliver Bearman has finally responded to the Aston Martin rumors, and his message couldn't be much clearer: Ferrari is still the dream.

Alex and Lydia discuss Bearman's future, whether Aston Martin could tempt top drivers in the years ahead, and what Fernando Alonso's next move might look like. They also break down Adrian Newey's confidence that Alonso will stay, despite Alonso himself offering a much more complicated answer.

Then it's time for some summer shutdown fun as they look at what Formula 1's biggest names are doing during the two-week break, including Sardinia yacht trips, simulator sessions, Ibiza parties and Lewis Hamilton's adorable new puppy.

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Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff are making headlines once again after being spotted together in Sardinia, and Alex and Lydia unpack what the timing could mean for Verstappen’s future at Red Bull.

The pair then turns to Fernando Alonso, reacting to David Croft's comments about the Spaniard's Aston Martin contract and discussing who could eventually replace him.

They also look at Carlos Sainz's decision to spend the summer break reflecting on his Williams project after a difficult start to 2026.

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Ferrari looked like the fastest team in Hungary on Friday, but by race day everything unraveled. 

Alex and Lydia get into Ralf Schumacher’s harsh post‑race comments and whether he’s right, including if Ferrari should have told Leclerc to back off to protect Hamilton from that five-second penalty.

Plus, they explain the blue flag system controversy that contributed to one of the race's biggest incidents.

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