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2025 Hungarian GP Qualifying Review Aug 02, 2025

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What just happened?! Ben reviews an exciting qualifying session at the Hungaroring, where a shock pole sitter stole the spotlight. He breaks down the action up and down the grid — from one Ferrari’s triumph to another’s heartbreak, McLaren’s surprise setback, and an impressive showing from Aston Martin. Could Harry’s bold prediction actually come true?

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Who will take the final win before the break? | 2025 Hungarian GP Preview Jul 30, 2025

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It's the final race before F1 shuts down for the summer, so who will leave Hungary with the momentum? Ben and Harry cover all things Hungarian GP, from McLaren’s intra-team rivalry and potential surprise contenders, to the changes at Red Bull under new rule. And, of course, some famously accurate bold predictions...

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2025 Belgian GP Race Review Jul 27, 2025

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Ben and Harry are here to review the Belgian Grand Prix, where tricky conditions couldn’t stop a familiar result: Oscar Piastri leading a McLaren 1–2. They dive into his clinical overtake for the win, the lengthy weather delay, Ferrari’s mixed bag, and much more!

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2025 Belgian GP Sprint & Qualifying Review Jul 26, 2025

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Ben’s flying solo one last time to unpack a jam-packed Saturday at Spa - from his not-so-hot take on the sprint format to Verstappen’s continuation of sprint dominance at this track, plus a tight qualifying session with a McLaren on pole, mixed fortunes for the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers, and a few Q3 surprises...

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2025 Belgian GP Sprint Qualifying Review Jul 25, 2025

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Ben is holding down the LB fort with a solo rundown of all the action from a mixed-up Belgian GP sprint qualifying session at Spa. With razor-thin margins and three big names unexpectedly knocked out early, the door was left open for some surprise SQ3 entries...

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Can Piastri Strike Back in Spa? | 2025 Belgian GP Preview Jul 23, 2025

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With the summer break looming, Ben and Sam consider who will leave Spa with the coveted championship lead. With a sprint weekend and unpredictable weather in the mix, could Mercedes repeat last year’s shock win, or might Ferrari's long-awaited upgrade actually deliver? (We’ll believe that when we see it.)

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Mid-Season Grades for Every F1 Driver! | Part 2 Jul 20, 2025

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Ben and Sam are back for part two of their F1 driver report cards, breaking down who has impressed and who has underdelivered in the first half of the 2025 season. Plus, they dive into the F1 movie, Apple’s possible entry into the sport, and answer some listener questions...

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Mid-Season Grades for Every F1 Driver! | Part 1 Jul 16, 2025

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Fresh out of 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ben and Sam are here giving each driver on the 2025 grid their mid-season report cards! They also discuss Pirelli's divisive new tyre and Alex Dunne's impressive McLaren debut, before a quick round of Pump the Brakes...

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Piastri vs. Norris: Who is the championship favourite? Jul 13, 2025

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With just 8 points splitting Piastri and Norris at the halfway mark, Ben and Sam break down who’s had the stronger start to 2025. They also dive into what’s next for Christian Horner, the Red Bull Ring’s contract extension, and wrap up with their Top 5 surprise podiums...

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Would Mercedes be the right move for Max? Jul 09, 2025

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Note: This episode was recorded before the news broke about Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull. For our full reaction, check out the previous episode!

In this episode, Sam and Harry dive into the swirling rumours of Max Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes: would it be a masterstroke or a misstep? They also break down the 2026 testing shake-up, the latest in the FIA presidency race, and wrap things up with a special game...

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