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Williams Racing is one of Formula 1’s most historic teams. Competing in the sport since 1978, the team has secured nine Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships, earning its place as one of F1’s true legacy outfits.

But the road since those glory days has been far from easy. Years of financial instability and on-track struggles culminated in 2020, when the Williams family sold the team to Dorilton Capital. By the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Williams finished P9 in the Constructors’ Championship with just 17 points, a stark reminder of how far the team had fallen from its championship-winning past.

The turning point came with the appointment of James Vowles as Team Principal in 2023. With a clear long-term vision focused on rebuilding infrastructure, culture, and performance, Williams began laying the foundations for a proper revival. That vision accelerated in 2025 with the arrival of race winner Carlos Sainz, who joined Alex Albon to form one of the strongest driver line-ups in the midfield.

The results followed. Williams ended the 2025 season in P5 in the Constructors’ Championship, scoring over 100 points, achieving multiple double points finishes, and securing two podiums, both delivered by Carlos Sainz. For the first time in years, Williams wasn’t just rebuilding, it was competing again.

While James Vowles has been clear that championships are still a long-term goal, the momentum is undeniable. This episode tells the story of how Williams rediscovered its direction in 2025, why the comeback is real, and what still lies ahead on the road back to Formula 1’s front-running battles.

Featuring real driver and team interviews, race radio, and behind-the-scenes moments, this is the story of Williams F1 finding its way back into the fight.

About the Series: Over ten episodes, Grand Pricks explore every 2025 Formula 1 team in depth, unpacking the drama, decisions, and defining moments, both on track and behind closed doors. Starting from last place in the Constructors' Championship to first, we reveal the stories you didn't see on race day.

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Racing Bulls has always been known as Red Bull Racing’s sister team, a junior outfit designed to develop young talent and prepare future Formula 1 champions like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. But under new leadership, that identity is starting to shift.

In this episode of Grand Pricks, we unpack Racing Bulls’ transformation across the 2024 and 2025 Formula 1 seasons. After a difficult 2024 campaign that ended with P8 in the Constructors’ Championship, the team entered 2025 determined to fight higher up the midfield under team principal Laurent Mekies. With rookie Isack Hadjar and experienced driver Yuki Tsunoda, the season started positively, before everything changed just two races in.

Liam Lawson was abruptly demoted from Red Bull Racing and swapped with Tsunoda, a move that sent shockwaves through the F1 paddock and reshaped Racing Bulls’ season. What followed was a slow but impressive resurgence.

Hadjar unlocked his potential with a standout rookie campaign, securing Racing Bulls’ first podium since 2023 and earning a promotion to Red Bull for the 2026 season. Lawson also rebuilt his reputation, delivering consistent points finishes, contributing to a rare double-points result in 2025, and securing a new contract with Racing Bulls for 2026.

The drama didn’t stop on track. Midway through the season, Christian Horner was sensationally sacked, triggering major leadership changes across Red Bull’s F1 teams. Laurent Mekies stepped up to become Red Bull team principal, while Alan Permane took charge at Racing Bulls, continuing the vision of developing young drivers while making the team genuinely competitive.

With Racing Bulls finishing P6 in the 2025 Constructors’ Championship, the foundations are firmly in place for an even stronger future. Featuring real race audio, driver clips, in-depth analysis, and discussion, this episode tells the full story of Racing Bulls’ rise and why they are no longer just Red Bull’s feeder team.

About the Series: Over ten episodes, Grand Pricks explore every 2025 Formula 1 team in depth, unpacking the drama, decisions, and defining moments, both on track and behind closed doors. Starting from last place in the Constructors' Championship to first, we reveal the stories you didn't see on race day.

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Aston Martin is one of Formula One’s most ambitious teams, but ambition alone doesn’t win championships.

Owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin returned to the F1 grid in 2021 with bold long-term goals of becoming a championship-winning team. Early signs of promise came in 2023, when two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso delivered eight podium finishes, marking the team’s most competitive season to date.

However, momentum quickly faded. As rivals like Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren surged ahead, Aston Martin struggled to keep pace. Despite Alonso’s experience and pedigree, the team has yet to secure a race win since its debut. Meanwhile, teammate and team owner’s son Lance Stroll has achieved only three career podiums, none with Aston Martin, and neither driver has returned to the podium since 2023.

So what went wrong?

This episode explores Aston Martin’s performance decline, internal challenges, and the major leadership shake-up designed to reset the team’s trajectory. With legendary engineer Adrian Newey having joined in 2025 and stepping into the role of Team Principal in 2026, alongside Andy Cowell becoming Chief Strategy Officer, Aston Martin is clearly betting big on the future.

While 2025 has been framed as a “survival season,” the real focus lies on 2026 and the upcoming regulation changes, a potential turning point that could redefine the team’s fortunes. As Lawrence Stroll famously put it, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and building a title-winning F1 team is no different.

This is the story of how Aston Martin fell to P7 in the 2025 standings, why their championship hopes remain uncertain, and whether Fernando Alonso’s dream of a third World Championship is still alive.

One thing is clear: For Aston Martin, failure isn’t an option.

About the Series: Over ten episodes, Grand Pricks explore every 2025 Formula 1 team in depth, unpacking the drama, decisions, and defining moments, both on track and behind closed doors. Starting from last place in the Constructors' Championship to first, we reveal the stories you didn't see on race day.

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Haas F1 Team, the first American-owned Formula 1 outfit in decades, has experienced a turbulent journey since its debut in 2016, marked by sharp highs, painful lows, and constant reinvention. Now, the team finds itself in a very different position. After finishing P7 in the Constructors’ Championship in 2024 and P8 in 2025, Haas has emerged as a genuine midfield contender, setting a strong competitive foundation as it continues to roll out crucial upgrades.

Recent seasons have brought major structural changes. In 2024, Ayao Komatsu replaced Guenther Steiner as Team Principal, ushering in a quieter but more methodical leadership style. Alongside this shift, Haas strengthened its financial and technical footing through new partnerships, including one with Toyota, signalling a more stable and ambitious future.

The team also refreshed its driver lineup for 2025, signing former Alpine driver Esteban Ocon and rookie Ollie Bearman. The pairing has delivered a mixed bag of results, flashes of promise alongside inevitable setbacks, highlighted by Bearman’s stunning P4 finish in Mexico, one of the standout performances of Haas’s modern era.

But with Formula 1’s sweeping 2026 regulation changes looming, the key question remains: Will Haas be able to keep up with the rest of the midfield as teams redirect time and resources toward future seasons, or will they struggle to maintain momentum and fall behind? In this episode, we examine Haas’s 2025 campaign in the context of its past, and explore what the data and decisions suggest about what comes next.

About the Series: Over ten episodes, Grand Pricks explore every 2025 Formula 1 team in depth, unpacking the drama, decisions, and defining moments, both on track and behind closed doors. Starting from last place in the Constructors' Championship to first, we reveal the stories you didn't see on race day.

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Kick Sauber emerged as one of the surprise stories of the 2025 Formula 1 season. While the team ultimately finished P9 in the Constructors’ Championship, their campaign was defined by significant progress and standout moments, including a shock podium finish for Nico Hülkenberg, his first in 15 years in Formula 1. With multiple points finishes across the season, Kick Sauber amassed 70 points, a remarkable 66-point increase compared to their 2024 total.

The team’s on-track resurgence has been matched by major off-track changes as preparations accelerate for Audi’s full takeover in 2026. Former Red Bull Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley has joined as Team Principal, while ex-Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto takes on the dual role of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer. These leadership appointments signal a clear long-term vision for transformation and competitiveness.

Kick Sauber also began a new chapter with an entirely fresh driver lineup, pairing experienced driver Nico Hülkenberg with highly-rated F1 rookie Gabriel Bortoleto. The combination of proven consistency and emerging talent has played a key role in the team’s 2025 progress.

In this episode of Red Flags and White Lies, we revisit Kick Sauber’s struggles in 2024, analyse their breakthrough 2025 season, and assess whether the foundations now in place, including leadership, talent, and Audi backing, could realistically position the team as Formula 1 championship contenders by 2030.

About the Series: Over ten episodes, Grand Pricks explore every 2025 Formula 1 team in depth, unpacking the drama, decisions, and defining moments, both on track and behind closed doors. Starting from last place in the Constructors' Championship to first, we reveal the stories you didn't see on race day.

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Alpine F1's 2025 season was a catastrophe in slow motion. Once a respectable midfield contender, the French Formula 1 team bet everything on 2026 and beyond, sacrificing their present for an uncertain future. The gamble backfired spectacularly, leaving them dead last in the F1 Constructors' Championship.

Behind the scenes, chaos reigned. Upper management imposed relentless restrictions, mid-season driver swaps shattered team morale, and ruthless decisions became the norm. All in pursuit of a promised land that may never materialise.

At the center: Flavio Briatore, the controversial figure once banned from Formula 1 for his role in the infamous Crashgate scandal, now back as Executive Advisor. Leading on track was Pierre Gasly, Alpine's veteran driver, alongside rookie Jack Doohan, who was replaced mid-season by Franco Colapinto.

In this debut episode of Red Flags and White Lies, a new weekly F1 documentary series from Grand Pricks, we reveal Alpine's 2025 implosion: the political maneuvering, broken promises, and desperate choices that sent the team spiraling to the bottom of the grid.

About the Series: Over ten episodes, we explore every 2025 Formula 1 team in depth, unpacking the drama, decisions, and defining moments, both on track and behind closed doors. Starting from last place in the Constructors' Championship to first, we reveal the stories you didn't see on race day.

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Class is officially in session…

It’s time for the Grand Pricks F1 2025 End of Year Exam, and Reem is in the hot seat. After a full season of Formula 1 chaos, race weekends, and deep-dive episodes, the big question remains: did any of it actually stick?

Reem is put through a proper grilling based on what we’ve covered this year, including tyres, regulations, safety rules, and the biggest moments of the 2025 season. The exam pulls directly from our educational episodes and real race scenarios, leaving very little room to escape.

Spoiler alert: revision may not have happened. 

Listeners can play along at home and see how they’d do before the answers are revealed. If you want to attempt the exam yourself, you can access it here, DM us for a copy, or head to our Instagram to download the exam paper via the link in our bio.

This episode wraps up the season in true Grand Pricks style with questionable answers and plenty of F1 chaos.

We’ll be back next week with a brand-new special Grand Pricks F1 series, and we’ll keep posting regularly right through to the start of the 2026 season. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss out!

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It’s the final countdown (dun dun dun dun daaa…) and the 2025 season comes to a close under the lights of Abu Dhabi with a nail-biting showdown between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri.

Lando clinches his first World Championship with a P3 finish, securing the title while Max storms to victory in the race itself. Verstappen ends the season with eight wins, just edging out the McLaren duo, who finish with seven each.

In this episode, we break down Norris’s standout season and the emotional scenes after he sealed the championship. We get into how the papaya team orders shaped Piastri’s season, and whether McLaren may have over-protected their title contender…

We also dive into the other contenders in the fight including Verstappen’s crushing dominance in the second half of the season, Piastri’s sharp, calculated overtakes, and a few controversial radio messages that have fans divided.

Off-track, we unpack the swirling rumours around Lewis Hamilton’s potential retirement after ending his 18-year podium streak, plus Max’s controversial post-race press questions, and more.

We’ll be back next week with Reem’s final-year exam now that the season is over, and stay tuned for special content during the break before 2026. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

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Grand Pricks is officially BACK, and just in time. The 2025 Formula 1 Driver’s Championship has reached a boiling point, and everything comes down to the final race in Abu Dhabi. With Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri all still in the fight, we break down exactly what each driver needs to do to become World Champion on Sunday.

After a three-week break (yes, we tried to record on holiday… terrible Wi-Fi + zero editing software = disaster), we’re finally home and ready to dive into the biggest title decider in years. In this episode, we analyse the maths behind the championship battle: who needs to finish where, what results open the door for rivals, and why this could genuinely go to any of the top three, even with Norris leading the standings.

We also revisit the key moments that shaped the championship: DNFs, painfully slow pit stops, questionable strategy calls, and those tiny details that made huge differences for Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri throughout the season.

And of course, it wouldn’t be Grand Pricks without the off-track chaos. We unpack the latest rumours and conspiracy theories surrounding McLaren and Ferrari, Yuki Tsunoda’s shock drop from Red Bull ahead of 2026, Isack Hadjar’s promotion, and everything else lighting up the paddock right now.

We’ve missed you, and we’re not going anywhere. We’ll be back with a full Abu Dhabi race debrief, plus postseason content (including Reem’s final-year exam saga and a special surprise). Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

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The Grand Pricks podcast is BACK with another deep dive during the Formula 1 season break, just before the Brazilian Grand Prix next week! In this week’s episode, we return with part two of our Heroes vs. Villains series, spotlighting five extraordinary figures who changed Formula 1 forever and left behind legendary legacies both on and off the track.

We begin with Ayrton Senna, the three-time Formula 1 World Champion whose raw talent, precision, and passion made him one of the most iconic drivers in F1 history. Racing for McLaren from 1984 to 1994, Senna won 41 Grands Prix and held the record for the most pole positions at the time. His tragic death at Imola in 1994 remains one of the darkest moments in motorsport history, but also one that inspired lasting change.

That change was championed by Professor Sid Watkins, the neurosurgeon who became F1’s official medical officer in 1978. Watkins dedicated his career to improving driver safety, introducing life-saving measures that have since become integral to modern F1. Deeply affected by Senna’s passing, he worked tirelessly to revolutionise medical response and track safety, paving the way for the sport we know today.

We also celebrate Sebastian Vettel, four-time World Champion and environmental advocate, whose post-retirement work highlights sustainability, inclusivity, and human rights. Then there’s Lewis Hamilton, seven-time World Champion and current Ferrari driver, recognised not only for his on-track dominance but also for his activism around diversity, equality, and environmental justice.

Finally, we explore the genius of Adrian Newey, the legendary F1 engineer behind 14 Drivers’ Championships, 12 Constructors’ titles, and over 220 race wins, a creative mastermind who shaped the evolution of car design across decades.

Stay tuned as we return next week for our Brazilian Grand Prix coverage! The Grand Pricks hosts will be travelling for the next three weeks, so expect slightly shorter, lower-quality audio, but the same chaotic, unfiltered F1 fun. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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