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We’re back with another episode of our award-winning podcast (and we’ll never get tired of saying that!) to break down the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix as we count down to the final races of the Formula 1 season.

It was a big weekend for Mercedes, who officially clinched the 2026 Constructors’ Championship, but the celebrations came after a rather scruffy race weekend, with penalties, team tensions and plenty of off-track drama. Meanwhile, Lando Norris took the race win for McLaren, leaving us with plenty to unpack.

In this episode, we’re discussing:

• Toto Wolff’s slightly controversial personal letter following Kimi Antonelli’s championship win
• What’s going on with Esteban Ocon and Liam Lawson’s futures in Formula 1
• The pre-race penalties that shook up the grid and why so many drivers were penalised
• McLaren’s latest upgrades, Lando Norris’s Brazilian GP victory and the growing performance gap between Norris and Oscar Piastri
• Rising tensions between Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar as Red Bull seemingly prioritises its number one driver
• Lewis Hamilton’s less-than-perfect 400th Grand Prix and the latest on Ferrari’s team dynamics
• And, of course, plenty more F1 news, opinions and paddock gossip!

We’ll be back in two weeks to cover the Las Vegas Grand Prix, so make sure you’re subscribed to Grand Pricks so you don’t miss our next race weekend breakdown!

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It’s official… Grand Pricks is an AWARD-WINNING podcast!

After spending the night celebrating and finally coming to terms with the fact that we’ve actually won Best Sports Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2026, we decided there was only one thing left to do: record an episode about it.

At 1 am, fuelled by a takeaway and an unhealthy amount of delusion, the three of us sat down to record our very own winner speeches. We’re reflecting on our journey so far, sharing some of our favourite moments, getting a little vulnerable on the mic and, most importantly, saying a massive thank you to everyone who has helped us get here.

To everyone who has listened, shared, supported, commented, engaged with our content and become part of this little community: thank you. This win wouldn’t have been possible without you, and we genuinely couldn’t be more grateful for the people we’ve brought together through this podcast.

A huge thank you also goes to the Independent Podcast Awards for recognising the work, time and love we’ve poured into Grand Pricks. It’s a moment we’ll never forget.

We’ll be back to our usual F1 programming next week for the Brazilian Grand Prix, but for now, enjoy this slightly emotional, very sleep-deprived and unapologetically narcissistic recap of OUR big night.

WE’RE AWARD-WINNING, BABY!

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It's official! We have a new Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion, and his name is Kimi Antonelli. The Mexico Grand Prix saw the Mercedes youngster secure the championship after crossing the line in P3, making history as the youngest World Drivers' Champion.

Antonelli celebrated alongside two familiar faces on the podium: four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who took the race victory, and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who finished P2.

But while one driver was celebrating history, there was plenty of drama unfolding both on and off the track. From Ferrari's growing problems to a shock driver change at Haas, we've got a LOT to unpack.

This week, we're discussing:

• Fernando Alonso's rather catty comments to the drivers on the grid.
• Speculation about what really happened between Esteban Ocon and Haas, why he was benched before the end of the season, and replacement Ryō Hirakawa's impressive debut.
• Charles Leclerc's aggressive opening-lap move on Lewis Hamilton and the ongoing problems Hamilton is facing at Ferrari.
• Valtteri Bottas' horrific car malfunction, which sent him into the barriers and brought out a red flag.
• Heartbreak for Alpine as both drivers lose their points following post-race penalties.
• George Russell's emotional reaction to Kimi Antonelli becoming champion, and the bad luck that has followed him throughout the season.
• Discussions around if Mercedes can carry this momentum into 2027, or if another team will emerge with the fastest car?

We'll be back next week for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!

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We're back, and this time we're taking on the US Grand Prix in Austin! That means Issy is back with another iconic American impression, Kimi Antonelli is one step closer to F1 history, and the girlies have A LOT to unpack.

Antonelli takes the win and edges closer to becoming the youngest World Champion in F1 history, with the Mexican Grand Prix potentially bringing us one step closer to a title-deciding moment. But while Kimi celebrates, the rest of the grid is serving drama, controversy and some very interesting opinions.

On this week's episode, we're breaking down:

• F1's silly season: who's staying, who's going, and what could the 2027 grid look like?
• Christian Horner spills the tea on his time at Red Bull during his book and podcast tour.
• Kimi Antonelli's Austin GP victory and what it means for his championship hopes heading into Mexico.
• George Russell's sabotage claims and THAT penalty that sent him tumbling down the order.
• Charles Leclerc's standout drive to P2 and another impressive Ferrari performance.
• Max Verstappen's on-track attitude and his apparent expectations of special treatment over teammate Isack Hadjar.
• The fight for P2 in the Drivers' Championship: Russell, Hamilton, Leclerc and Verstappen are all in the mix, but who's coming out on top?

Next week, we're heading to the Mexican Grand Prix, and ALL the girlies will finally be back together in the same room! You won't want to miss it, so make sure you're subscribed.

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We’re back for the final race of the triple-header, and we’re heading to Singapore for the final sprint weekend of the season! It’s a long one, but with plenty of drama, questionable decisions and a certain returning ice cube, we’ve got a lot to unpack.

Max Verstappen pulls off a perfect weekend, winning the sprint, taking pole position and claiming the Grand Prix win for the first time in Singapore. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s strategy leaves Hamilton dropping from a potential podium to P6, Lando Norris finds himself in hot water after his sprint collision with Oscar Piastri, and Patty the Cube makes a cinematic return.

In this episode, we get into:

• Why Red Bull suddenly looks so fast
• George Russell’s controversial 40-place grid penalty
• Which Racing Bulls driver could be replaced next season, and whether they deserve to be
• Lando Norris’s sprint collision with Piastri and his less-than-impressive attitude towards the press
• Ferrari’s strategy blunder that cost Hamilton a shot at the podium
• The latest championship standings and how soon Kimi Antonelli could seal the title
• And, as always, our Prick, Grand and Grand Prick of the Week

We’re taking a week off for the race break, but we’ll be back for the United States Grand Prix! Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode.

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We’re back with another episode of Grand Pricks, and this time we’re breaking down the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix… in Malaysia. Confusing? Absolutely. But we get into all of that and plenty more in another F1 race review.

Max Verstappen is back on top, securing his first pole position and first Grand Prix victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. But the Bahrain GP was about much more than Verstappen’s perfect weekend, with heavy rainfall, a delayed race start, a dramatic George Russell DNF and plenty of Mercedes conspiracy theories along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

• Max Verstappen’s perfect Bahrain GP weekend, from qualifying pole to his first win of the 2026 F1 season
• Whether Malaysia should return as a standalone Formula 1 Grand Prix after this weekend’s incredible turnout
• Why Fernando Alonso is putting his future firmly in Aston Martin’s hands
• The heavy rainfall and delayed race start, and whether the 2026 F1 regulations and new-generation cars can handle wet-weather racing
• George Russell’s late DNF and the conspiracy theories surrounding Mercedes
• Why Lando Norris is our Prick of the Race after throwing away valuable championship points
• Lewis Hamilton’s incredible recovery drive and Ferrari’s risky mixed strategy
• The latest 2026 F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship standings
• What the Bahrain GP result means for the championship battle going forward

We’ll be back next week for the final race of the triple-header at the Singapore Grand Prix. Make sure you subscribe to Grand Pricks so you don’t miss the next episode!

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The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered CHAOS in Baku! George Russell took victory, Kimi Antonelli suffered a costly qualifying disaster, and seven drivers failed to finish at the Baku City Circuit.

In this episode of Grand Pricks, we’re breaking down everything from the Azerbaijan GP 2026, including George Russell’s huge Mercedes victory, Antonelli’s championship implications, Red Bull drama, Ferrari’s struggles and one of the wildest DNF sequences of the season.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is famous for its high-speed straights, tight street-circuit corners and unpredictable races, and the Baku City Circuit delivered all of that and more.

In this episode, we break down everything that happened on and off the track, including:

• George Russell’s Azerbaijan GP victory and whether this win puts him back in the championship fight
• Isack Hadjar’s impressive Red Bull performance after missing three races through injury, plus the debate over whether Red Bull used unfair team orders
• Kimi Antonelli’s qualifying disaster, which left the championship leader starting from P16 and seriously damaged his chances of fighting for the win
• Esteban Ocon’s future and whether he could be looking for a new seat for 2027
• Christian Horner’s potential F1 comeback and the rumours linking him to Ferrari
• The three-way DNF involving Franco Colapinto, Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly, and why Norris thinks “some drivers” deserve a race ban
• Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad’s contact, plus whether Lindblad deserved a harsher penalty
• What happened to Ferrari in Baku and whether the team has lost its advantage
• And, of course, our Prick, Grand and Grand Prick of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

We’ll be back next week to cover the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will take place in Malaysia. So make sure you subscribe to Grand Pricks so you don’t miss the next episode!

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We’re back with another episode of Grand Pricks, and this time things are getting dark.

For the first time ever, Reem has done ALL the research, which means Issy and Nav are about to learn things about F1 that they’ve never heard before. 

But before we get into the dark stuff, we have a very exciting announcement: we’ve officially been shortlisted for the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards! To celebrate, Reem prepared a Grand Pricks pop quiz to see just how well the girlies - and fans -  actually know the podcast.

Then, we’re going full true crime mode and diving into some of the darkest, strangest and most chaotic stories in F1 history, including:

• The kidnapping of Juan Manuel Fangio
• The Max Mosley sex scandal
• The downfall of Adrian Sutil
• The 2022 Austrian GP harassment scandal 
• The jail sentence that gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut

We’re breaking down what happened, the people involved and the wider impact these stories had on the sport.

We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode covering the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, so make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it!

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The Spanish Grand Prix delivered a whole lot of drama and plenty to talk about. F1 made its debut at the new Madring circuit, but did the track actually deliver the racing we were promised?

In this episode, we dissect the MAD race from start to finish, including McLaren’s controversial decision to pit Lando Norris as the VSC was ending, costing him the lead and potentially the win, while Kimi Antonelli took another victory and strengthened his grip on the championship.

We break down:

• All the on-track and off-track drama, including Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finally settling their beef

• The conspiracy theory that Mercedes could be quietly pushing for Kimi Antonelli to become the youngest F1 World Champion, a title that will certainly grab attention 

• McLaren’s questionable strategy calls and Oscar Piastri’s continued underwhelming performances

• Whether there is still a championship fight left, or if Antonelli has basically already secured the title

• Which midfield drivers stole the show and delivered their best performances in this race 

• Why the Madring could be the biggest loser of the Spanish GP and whether F1 needs to rethink how it chooses new circuits

And we’re back next week with a special race-break episode, done completely by Reem for the first time. Brace yourselves for maximum chaos.

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The Italian Grand Prix delivered chaos, controversy and a home victory to remember.

The Tifosi came out in full force at Monza, and despite Ferrari’s disappointing weekend, the Italian crowd had plenty to celebrate as Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli pulled off an incredible comeback from P19 to P1 to take victory at his home race.

In this episode, we break down all the biggest drama and highlights from on and off the track, including:

• Issy’s questionable but undeniably iconic intro

• Pierre Gasly’s shock pole position after a chaotic Saturday qualifying

• Kimi Antonelli’s unbelievable charge from P19 to P1

• Was George Russell robbed by his own team?

• Charles Leclerc’s disappointing DNF and Ferrari’s bizarre strategy blunder for Lewis Hamilton

• More Flavio Briatore drama, penalties and general Alpine chaos

• And, of course, our Prick, Grand and Grand Prick of the weekend

We’ll be back next week for the Spanish Grand Prix, as F1 heads to Madrid for the first time!

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