Kimi Antonelli just won his second straight Grand Prix and is now the youngest driver to ever lead the Formula 1 championship. But the bigger story out of Japan? Oliver Bearman's terrifying 50G crash caused by the 2026 regulation issues that drivers have been warning about all season. Carlos Sainz spoke out after the race, and the FIA says changes are coming during the break — but is it too little too late?
In NASCAR, Chase Elliott took the win at Darlington with a bold pit strategy that paid off perfectly. Off the track, NASCAR announced this year's Hall of Fame nominees, and the biggest name on the list is Kevin Harvick. But the nominations have sparked a real debate — should the NASCAR Hall of Fame be reserved for Cup Series success, or is it bigger than that? Denny Hamlin, Dale Jr., and Kenny Wallace all weigh in, and Thomas breaks down why a lifetime achievement award might be the real solution.
Plus, Michael Jordan's recent media tour has given fans a fascinating look into why the GOAT is pouring his competitive energy into 23XI Racing — and what that means for the sport.
We also cover Alex Palou's IndyCar win and give an update on the next version of Racing Picks, including how early signups lock in a free premium account for life.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro & weekend winners recap0:39 – Antonelli leads the F1 championship1:30 – F1 regulation problems continue2:04 – Bearman's 50G crash at Suzuka2:52 – FIA promises changes — too little too late?4:06 – Why F1 needs to prioritize racing over R&D6:22 – NASCAR: Chase Elliott wins at Darlington7:40 – NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees & Kevin Harvick9:02 – The Hall of Fame debate: who belongs?10:45 – Thomas's solution: lifetime achievement awards12:38 – Michael Jordan's NASCAR media tour14:22 – The GOAT comparison: MJ and Verstappen15:00 – Racing Picks platform update & V3 preview16:33 – Free premium for life — how to lock it in