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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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We’re back with another episode of The Grand Pricks Culture Files to keep you entertained during the race break, and this time, the juicy topic is… TROPHIES.

We’re diving into the surprisingly chaotic world of F1 silverware, including:

• Who actually owns the trophies, and who gets to keep them?

• The masterminds behind some of F1’s most iconic trophy designs

• The weirdest, wildest and most controversial trophies throughout F1 history… including the one that literally drew blood on the podium

• The surprisingly strict regulations surrounding podium ceremonies

• And the trophy theft attempt that ended up exposing just how complicated the whole system really is

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

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The summer break is OFFICIALLY OVER, and F1 is finally back for one last time in Zandvoort at the Dutch Grand Prix. And while the race itself wasn’t exactly a nail-biter, the weekend gave us PLENTY to talk about.

From driver drama and questionable team decisions to weddings, crashes, and Ferrari having yet another collective meltdown, we’re unpacking everything that went down, including:

• Why Liam Lawson replaced Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix
• Wedding bells for George Russell over the summer break
• Max Verstappen’s rough weekend and what his contract extension actually means
• Ferrari drama and why Lewis Hamilton was forced to make an official apology
• Lando Norris’s incredible comeback vs. Oscar Piastri’s underwhelming weekend at McLaren
• Whether Mercedes have already screwed themselves by spending too much before the season even started
• And, of course, the ongoing criminally bad F1 coverage that seems determined to pretend the midfield doesn’t exist

Plus, as always, plenty of completely unnecessary diversions, questionable opinions, arguments and general chaos.

WE ARE SO BACK, BABY!!

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The Formula 1 summer break is finally here, but not before an action-packed Hungarian Grand Prix delivered plenty to talk about.

Lando Norris completed the perfect weekend for McLaren, taking pole position before securing his first victory since 2025 to head into the break on a high. Meanwhile, George Russell’s nightmare season continued, Oscar Piastri found himself caught up in unexpected blue flag drama, and Nico Hülkenberg finally got his first points of the year.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The latest paddock rumours, including talk of the Bahrain Grand Prix making a return in Malaysia. 

• The Mercedes conspiracy theory: is George Russell simply unlucky, or is something else going on?

• How blue flag confusion nearly cost Oscar Piastri a shot at victory.

• Lando Norris’ long-awaited return to the top step and what it means for the championship battle.

• Nico Hülkenberg’s first points of the season and whether Aston Martin’s upgrades are finally paying off.

• Lewis Hamilton’s latest penalty and whether the FIA has been consistent with its decisions.

• Plus all the biggest stories, standout performances and talking points from the final race before the summer break.

We’ll be back throughout the summer break with some special episodes you won’t want to miss, so make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it! 

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It’s the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, and despite the name, it’s anything but a relaxing F1 race. This weekend was filled with drama from the get-go as George Russell DNF’d after a lap one incident, not ideal for someone fighting for the championship against his own teammate, Kimi Antonelli.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The latest F1 news, including reports that the final two races of the season could be at risk due to ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.
• George Russell’s lap one crash and whether Lewis Hamilton’s penalty was justified.
• The FIA’s inconsistent approach to penalties and if Charles Leclerc deserved one after his incident with Oscar Piastri.
• Isack Hadjar’s standout performances and whether he’s making the second Red Bull seat his own.
• Strong midfield racing from Alpine and Racing Bulls.
• How the Belgian Grand Prix has reshuffled the Drivers’ Championship, and what it means for the title fight.
• Plus, all the biggest moments, debates and talking points from another dramatic weekend at Spa.

We’ll be back next week for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the final race before the summer break. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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The 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone delivered one of the most dramatic weekends of the Formula 1 season.

Charles Leclerc ended his winless streak with Ferrari, a late Safety Car completely changed the podium battle between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, and Max Verstappen’s race ended with a late crash that left fans frustrated.

With a Sprint, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix all producing major talking points, there’s plenty to unpack. In this episode, we discuss:

• Charles Leclerc’s long-awaited return to the top step for Ferrari

• Issy’s epic British-inspired intro

• Behind-the-scenes paddock drama, including Christian Horner’s surprise return and the LEGO race chaos

• Kimi Antonelli’s Sprint victory

• Max Verstappen’s late crash and whether the race should have finished under the Safety Car

• How George Russell inherited P2 from Lewis Hamilton after a late pit stop

• The mystery surrounding Oscar Piastri’s incident—and why viewers barely saw it

• Plus all the biggest moments, opinions, and reactions from the British Grand Prix weekend

We’ll be back after the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa with another race review. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it! 

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