This week, Tubs and Kobs are fired up, and for good reason. The weekend delivered chaos, clutch moments, and enough drama to fuel a full episode. They break down Kimi's absolutely dominant fifth consecutive win, Denny Hamlin's back-to-back victories, and what it all means for the sport. Oh, and they find time to revel in the slow, agonizing, deeply satisfying collapse of the Hall Monitor.

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NASCAR: The sport is mourning the loss of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who passed away on May 21 at 41 after a sudden health crisis. Just days before his death, Busch had secured his record-extending 69th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win at Dover Motor Speedway. Daniel Suárez went on to win the Coca-Cola 600, the first Cup race following Busch's passing, and honored him in victory lane. Kyle Busch's wife and kids made their first public appearance at the 600, breaking down in tears during a moment of silence.

Formula 1: Mercedes is dominating the 2026 season, but the tension between their two drivers is becoming a major storyline. Mercedes leads the constructors' championship by 70 points, having won every grand prix so far in 2026, with Kimi Antonelli currently leading George Russell in the drivers' standings. The rivalry boiled over at the Canadian Grand Prix, where Russell retired with a power unit failure while Antonelli went on to win his fourth consecutive race and extend his championship lead to 43 points. Antonelli expressed frustration after their on-track battles, saying he came away from internal Mercedes team meetings with a different understanding of how Russell would defend his position. Team boss Toto Wolff is now walking a fine line, acknowledging that while he's willing to let them race, he would not hesitate to turn things down a notch if team points were seriously at risk.

In F1, Kimi Antonelli won his third straight race at the Miami Grand Prix, holding off Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri rounding out the podium. It was a dramatic one — Verstappen spun early, and Leclerc hit the wall on the final lap trying to fight for a podium spot. Over in NASCAR, Chase Elliott took the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, edging Denny Hamlin by just 0.407 seconds for his second win of the 2026 season. Several contenders including Logano, Larson, and Bell all had rough days and failed to finish.

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Race Control is BACK! After a break, we're diving straight into everything that's been happening across Formula 1 and NASCAR.

In Formula 1, we have been on a break due to the cancellation of both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following the conflicts between Iran and the U.S.  During this period, the FIA has made some tweaks to the 2026 regulations. We wonder if these changes will make a big impact or still leave us wanting more? Miami (A Sprint!) is this weekend, and we have some predictions.

NASCAR has kept us busy with three different races: Bristol, Kansas, and Talladega. This past weekend, Talladega delivered exactly what it always promises: carnage, chaos, and a moment nobody will forget. Carson Hocevar finally broke through for his first career Cup Series win. We saw a massive 26-car pileup take out half the field. It was one of the most dramatic days Talladega has seen in years.

Race Control is back in the booth, and we're just getting started.

We are back in the garage to break down a packed weekend in motorsport, starting with the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. The guys react to Kimi Raikkonen's stunning victory and heap praise on Oscar Piastri, who delivered a mature and composed drive to claim second place. But it wasn't all champagne; we dug into growing concerns surrounding F1's new ruleset, raising questions about driver safety and the integrity of qualifying procedures.

The conversation then shifts stateside as we catch up on the latest from NASCAR, recapping the action at Darlington and Martinsville. Tyler Reddick emerges as the big story with a well-earned win, while Denny Hamlin's agonizing near-miss gives the guys plenty to debate.

The episode wraps with a look ahead at what's coming after the upcoming break in racing, with the Miami Grand Prix on the horizon and plenty to look forward to.

Welcome back to Race Control, your home for everything happening on the track, in the pit lane, and beyond. We are your hosts, Tubs and Kobi, and this week we've got two race weekends to break down. Formula One was in Shanghai, and NASCAR was lighting up the Las Vegas Strip. Let's dive in.

The 2026 motorsport season explodes to life as we break down one of the most electrifying opening weekends in recent memory. From the streets of Melbourne to the scorching desert of Phoenix, Arizona, this weekend had it all.

Two series. Two winners. One unforgettable weekend. The season is just getting started, and we are absolutely here for it.

On this episode of Race Control, Kobi and Tubs break down 23XI Racing's historic moment and what it means for the future of the sport. They also shine a spotlight on the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color drivers making their mark across NASCAR and Formula 1, and why their stories matter now more than ever. Plus, with the Formula 1 season kicking off in Melbourne, they're previewing the key storylines, contenders, and making their predictions for what's about to go down on track. Don't miss this one.

Season 01, Episode 02

Welcome to Race Control, the podcast where we talk all things motorsport, no filter, no fluff, just pure passion for racing.

This is Episode 1, and we're just getting started. Over the coming episodes, we're going to break down race weekends, debate the big storylines, dive into the sport's history, and have some great conversations.

Whether you're an F1 fanatic, a MotoGP maniac, a rally devotee, or just someone who loves the sound of an engine at full chat, or new to racing, this show is for you.

- Kobs and Tubs