Up To Speed

By Global

Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 pres... more

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How many episodes does Up To Speed have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Up To Speed episodes:

March 16, 2026 Did Kimi Antonelli just become a problem for George Russell?
Join us for our race reaction as Kimi Antonelli gets his first ever F1 victory! At 19 he’s the second youngest driver in history to win a Grand Prix. Is it gloves off now at Mercedes?
How about that wheel to wheel racing for the Ferraris in China - Lewis Hamilton with his first ever podium for the Reds. Was that a win for the new regulations?
And definitely a weekend to forget for last year’s top three drivers, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. How must they be feeling?
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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37min
March 12, 2026 Is Toto Wolff trying to stop Christian Horner's return to F1?
It's the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend! Could Max Verstappen be a sleeping giant after his qualifying crash in Australia, ready to take on Mercedes in China? Can McLaren overcome their engine beef with Mercedes? And will it be proper racing?
Plus, Toto Wolff might be trying to stop Christian Horner from returning to F1. And we explore the fitness regime of an F1 driver, thanks to a question from Gabby Logan, top sports broadcaster and host of The Sports Agents podcast.
Best of luck to Will and Brad Pitt who are up for several Oscars for the F1 Movie.
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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38min
March 09, 2026 Mercedes dominate in Australia but did Ferrari mess up?
George Russell and Mercedes have come out on top in the new F1 era, winning the first race of the season in Australia.
Ferrari are hot on their heels and we might have seen a glimpse of the Lewis Hamilton of old, but did they mess up their strategy? With this new electrical power, was it really racing or more like a computer game? And how will Oscar Piastri deal with the heartbreak of crashing out before his home race began?
Join us as we react to the Australian Grand Prix, and while you're at it why not help us pick new songs for our playlist on Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/playlists/2SWpF/
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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32min
March 05, 2026 New F1 era begins: Russell rules Australia? Hamilton comeback? Aston Martin forfeit?
It's race time! The first Grand Prix of the season is this weekend and no one can call it because of the huge changes in F1 this year (go back to our episode last week for a full explainer on the big shake up!)
Who is our money on in Australia? Reigning world champion Lando Norris? George Russell, whose Mercedes is the envy of the paddock? A final comeback for Lewis Hamilton? And is it really true that Aston Martin could forfeit the race?
Ahead of International Women's Day we give a shout out to some amazing women in F1. And we share the funniest F1 prank stories as comedian Jack Whitehall asks - who's the funniest F1 driver?
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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34min
March 02, 2026 Q&A: What's the truth behind Drive To Survive?
It’s the first race week of the year! And to get you excited for all the drama - the latest season of Drive To Survive is out. Lucky we've got our very own Will Buxton, one of the presenters of the Netflix show which revolutionised F1, bringing hundreds of millions of new fans to the sport.
So, what’s the truth behind Drive To Survive? Do the drivers like it? Is it made up? And what's our most glamorous memory from our time in F1? We’ll be answering all your questions today.
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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30min
March 02, 2026 BONUS: Will Middle East conflict disrupt F1? Who's the winner from big engine row decision?
There’s been a lot of news over the weekend affecting Formula 1 so we wanted to record an extra episode for you to make some sense of it all.
Strikes in the Middle East mean there’s question marks over two upcoming races, and some travel to the first race of the year in Australia has been disrupted.
And big rule changes are coming in June after Mercedes reportedly found a massive loophole - but will it be too late by then? What does this mean for the title race? And is it fair to penalise them for innovation?
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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16min
February 26, 2026 Is everyone jealous of Ferrari's secret ingredient?
The start of the season is just around the corner! So with the final testing complete - who's on top and who's got work to do?
Lots of testing is smoke and mirrors, but have Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton played a blinder with their fancy starts and new wing? How are Aston Martin so slow after hiring the best car designer F1 has ever seen, Adrian Newey? And have Mercedes found a loophole that could turn the title fight upside down?
Plus, what's an F1 drivers' cheat meal? What do they eat on race day? We answer a question from Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay.
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Get in touch:
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Social Media Editor: Becky Thompson
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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34min
February 23, 2026 Q&A: Will huge F1 changes cause bigger drama?
Everyone’s talking about huge changes in F1 this season, but what’s actually changed? Will it make racing more exciting or just too complicated? And do the new team Cadillac have any hope of winning?
With Jolie away filming, Will, Naomi and DC answer your questions.
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Send in your questions!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Social Media Editor: Becky Thompson
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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22min
February 19, 2026 Max Verstappen Exclusive - The Real Max
Our first guest is... four-time world champion Max Verstappen!
This is your chance to see the real Max. Naomi grew up karting with him and DC raced his dad in F1 - this is the Max they know.
What does Max make of the big changes this year? Who does he see as his biggest rival this season? And how long is he staying in Formula One?
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Get in touch!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Social Media Editor: Becky Thompson
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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34min
February 16, 2026 New season, new Lewis Hamilton?
New season, new Lewis Hamilton? He’s already won the award for the biggest launch of the off-season with Kim Kardashian, but there’s huge changes in F1 this year - so could Lewis overtake Michael Schumacher as the greatest F1 driver of all time?
At 41 years old, is Lewis still a serious contender? Or could this be his final season in the cockpit? And have we found the one thing that he and Max Verstappen actually agree on?
Plus, KSI asks us a burning question, and we bring you big news about our first ever guest coming on Thursday! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it.
Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows.
Get in touch!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: [email protected]
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Producer: Sophie Penney
Social Media Editor: Becky Thompson
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

...more
34min

FAQs about Up To Speed:

How many episodes does Up To Speed have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.