With F1 starting a much needed summer break the NZ Herald’s Alex Powell joins us with some thoughts on the sport he loves.

Lando Norris is looking stronger as the 2025 title fight seesaws between the McLaren drivers.

Drawing parallels with the 2016 championship battle between the then Mercedes drivers as Lando and Oscar Piastri make this a clear two horse race.

Why Liam Lawson will be on the grid in 2026 and it’s not just his current form rebound that justifies it!

Some perspective on Yuki Tsunoda and the second RedBull seat as Lewis Hamilton appears to be losing the race against time.

Plus backing Kimi Antonelli for the long term in a world that wants instant results.

Oh and some thoughts on Louis Sharp in F3, Shane van Gisbergen getting the hang of NASCAR ovals and Scott McLaughlin coming back stronger from a wretched year in Indycar.

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