What a difference the rain makes at the Silverstone Grand Prix.

From accurate weather predictions from Lachie, our resident weather expert to the performance of key drivers like Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris.

From a race weekend that was awash with contract rumors surrounding Max Verstappen and question marks hovering around the future of George Russell moving into a race that saw more tyre and position changes than a barnyard dance.

As a tough penalty puts Oscar Piastri into 2nd place in a race he mostly dominated, gifting the win to his team mate and rival Lando Norris.

The DownShift team reflect the REAL winner of a very eventful British Grand Prix, Nico Hulkenberg who celebrates his first podium finish after 239 race starts.

As three quarters of the team review the F1 Movie released in cinemas this week. The Hollywood tale of Sonny Hayes, the washed up has been who seeks redemption in a last ditch bid for a failing F1 team and Team Owner's last chance to seek glory in the greatest show on earth.

The team also preview the upcoming Qatar Airways British Grand Prix at the iconic Silverstone raceway where F1 began 75 years ago.

Lewis Hamilton campaigns for his 10th win at his home Grand Prix as the battle for World Champion is separated by only 15 points.

We have made it to the halfway point as F1 reaches the peak of the current regulations.

The team review the Austrian Grand Prix, discussing the technical issues faced during the race, the impressive performance of McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and the impact of Ferrari's upgrades.

The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the importance of communication and strategy within teams as communication with the pit wall continues to be a challenge for Lewis Hamilton.

Not a great weekend for the team at Williams. While a number of the rookies fair much better making it into the top 10 and an epic battle for 1st and 2nd and 7th and 8th in the final laps.

Formula one takes us to a track that always delivers action and drama as we edge closer to the middle of the season with McLaren dominating the Constructors Championship and their driver come off a bit of a tussle that saw Lando Norris finishing worse for wear.

The DownShift team continue to discuss the controversies from the Canadian Grand Prix and preview the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Analyzing the performance of teams and drivers, delving into the dynamics between teammates, particularly focusing on Oscar Piastri who is looking to be the favorite for World Champion and Lando Norris who is struggling with the pressure of hunting for points in a hope to be a contender.

With the battle for second between Mercedes and Ferrari being separated by only 16 points, Ferrari is the only team where both drivers have completed every lap od the season and Mercedes holding on to second place thanks to Mr. Consistency, Handsome George and the rise of their young gun Kimi Antonelli.

Wrapping up with the teams predictions for the race, Schwags continuing to put his faith in "the hat of destiny" and Lachy inspired by Schwags unorthodox methods adopting another less scientific method.

All on the same weekend where the F1 Movie screens across the globe this weekend is all for the F1 fans with plenty of drama on track and on screen. No doubt there will be plenty for The DownShift team to talk about net week.

The team review the recent racing events, briefly mentioning Ferrari's victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, Shane Van Gisbergen's win in NASCAR before moving onto Mercedes' dominance at the Canadian Grand Prix.

McLaren's team dynamics are under scrutiny of Lando Norris's rookie error that impacted the race outcome and any chances McLaren may have had at a podium.

George Russell is proving to be a consistent performer for Mercedes without a contract for 2026 and beyond.

And the team question Lance Stroll's performance and his future in F1.

Results for the predictions of the weekends race and will Schwags hit double figures???

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours, analyzing the current driver standings and team performances in Formula One.

We delve into the dynamics of Red Bull and Ferrari, the impressive performance of McLaren, and the implications of Lance Stroll's injury on Aston Martin's strategy.

We also explore the potential return of Valtteri Bottas and the competitive landscape of the Constructors' Championship, with Ferrari and Mercedes vying for points.

The conversation shifts to predictions for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, highlighting the strengths of various drivers and teams, including Max Verstappen and the McLaren duo of Piastri and Norris.

The episode concludes with light-hearted banter about our predictions and the excitement surrounding the race.

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The team review the Spanish Grand Prix following an exciting start, with 47 laps providing some good overtaking until Kimi Antonelli brought out the safety car leading to Max Verstappen's controversial incident with George Russell, and the implications of penalties in the championship standings.

Fernando Alonso brings home his first points for the season while his team make has to bail out due to wrist complaints.

From the dynamics of tire strategies throughout the race and the evolving Constructors' Championship and predictions for upcoming races.

With his Oscar Piastri's 5th win of the season he becomes only the third McLaren driver to achieve 8 podiums in a row following Senna and Hamilton.

Preview of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, reflecting on the previous year's race.

Spain see the introduction of stiffer regulations on the wing setup for teams addressing the whole FLEXI WING scandal and whether these technical changes could impact performance.

Sharing our predictions for the race, highlighting key drivers and teams to watch, and wrap up with final thoughts on the excitement surrounding the event.

The team review the recent Monaco Grand Prix, discussing the race's lack of excitement, the impact of pit stop strategies, and the performances of various drivers.

They delve into the challenges faced during qualifying, the importance of tire management, and the communication issues within Ferrari.

The conversation also touches on post-race interactions among teams and predictions for future races, emphasizing the need for more engaging formats to enhance the viewer experience.

The DownShift team preview the Monaco Grand Prix, discussing its history, iconic moments, dramatic crashes and legendary laps.

Unique challenges of the street circuit that has delivered dramatic crashes and legendary laps in a race that polarizing track among fans who love or hate it.

Thoughts on the compulsory two-stop strategy, and how sponsorship deals in F1 are skyrocketing, reflecting the sport's growing popularity.

Rounding out the episode by catching up on the results of their previous race predictions for Imola and predicting Pole, 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Monaco with a BOLD prediction for one of this year's rookies.