In this week's episode, we discuss the race in the Netherlands and the last missed races in NASCAR.

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In this week's episode, we discuss the race in Hungary and the last two missed races in NASCAR. Join us for our last episode until after summer break.

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At Spa-Francorchamps, Kimi Antonelli held off a hard-charging Charles Leclerc to win the Belgian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen rounding out the podium in third. And get this — Verstappen actually snatched the lead from Antonelli right at the start, blasting past him through Eau Rouge, but couldn't make it stick. Antonelli fought back, survived a safety car restart, and then had to fend off Leclerc all over again before crossing the line just 1.9 seconds clear. That's win number six of the season for the young Mercedes driver.

But the real story of the day might be what happened to his own teammate. George Russell made contact with Lewis Hamilton, spun into the gravel, and was out early — a massive blow with serious implications for the championship battle. Hamilton recovered to finish fourth, Piastri came home fifth.

Now the paddock heads to Hungary for round eleven, July 24th through 26th.

Meanwhile, over in NASCAR, we saw history at North Wilkesboro Speedway — the first Cup Series points race there in three decades. And Joey Logano made sure it was one to remember. He led a career-best 323 laps and cruised to victory by just under a second over points leader Denny Hamlin, snapping a winless streak that stretched back to May of last year. Chase Briscoe and Bubba Wallace completed the top five, with Shane van Gisbergen and Carson Hocevar close behind.

It was a much-needed bright spot for Logano in an otherwise tough season — the win vaulted him from 17th up to 15th in the standings.

Kobi and Jim recorded a podcast episode discussing their recent experiences at Formula One and NASCAR races over the weekend. They analyzed the Austrian Grand Prix where George Russell secured pole position and won due to Max Verstappen's crash during qualifying, despite Verstappen being faster on track. The pair discussed Ferrari's strategic mistakes and Red Bull's potential improvements, as well as speculation about Max Verstappen potentially moving to McLaren in 2028. They also reviewed their time at Sonoma Raceway for a NASCAR event, where Shane Van Gisbergen won his second consecutive road course race. The conversation concluded with predictions for the upcoming Silverstone Grand Prix and Chicagoland NASCAR race, followed by discussion about potentially exploring IndyCar racing further due to a meaningful conversation they had with a fan in the paddock.

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In our tenth episode, we are breaking down this past week of motorsport.

In Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton captured a massive milestone by scoring his first-ever Grand Prix victory driving for Ferrari at Barcelona-Catalunya, pulling off an aggressive three-stop strategy under a late Virtual Safety Car to lead an all-British podium alongside George Russell and Lando Norris—though it was heartbreak for championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who suffered a mechanical retirement with just four laps to go. Meanwhile, in the NASCAR Cup Series, Denny Hamlin stayed red-hot at Pocono, winning his third consecutive race for the first time in his 21-year career after his teammate Christopher Bell ran out of fuel while leading with four laps left. Hamlin took the checkered flag ahead of Tyler Reddick and William Byron, sweeping the weekend after a massive nine-car wreck early in Stage 2 had already knocked out several heavy hitters like Brad Keselowski and Bubba Wallace.

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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.