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£500k+ bills, Max Verstappen's tips & myth busting | EXCLUSIVE: F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski & Maya Weug Oct 29, 2026

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Naomi is joined by the newly crowned F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski, the competition's youngest ever winner at just 20 years old. And later, we welcome last year's runner-up with Ferrari, Maya Weug, who went viral after posting about her struggles to find a racing seat.

So how did it feel to lift the trophy with three races to spare? What has Alisha learnt from Red Bull and Max Verstappen? What are the most common misconceptions about female racing? No woman has raced in F1 for over 50 years, so what change does Maya want to see to finally fix that?

For people new to F1 Academy its an all-female racing series that runs alongside F1 to prepare women for higher levels of motorsport, roughly equivalent to F4 level.

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee

Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Video Apprentice: Sami Datoo

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

TEQUILA TIME? How Mercedes' big GAMBLE put Antonelli on the brink of WORLD TITLE Oct 26, 2026

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The gang were all out in Austin to see Kimi Antontelli ALMOST become the youngest ever world champion and that SENSATIONAL battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

So, will Kimi seal the deal in Mexico? Why was Max Verstappen too slow off the line to challenge Kimi? Why didn't Charles think about a one-stop? Who heard the best rumour in the paddock? And how was Liam Lawson's concert?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee

Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Is F1's newest driver the heir to Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari seat? Oct 22, 2026

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Formula One will have a new driver in 2027! So who is Rafa Camara? Could he beat his new teammate Ollie Bearman to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari seat? And is Haas becoming the Ferrari B team?

Plus we look ahead to Austin! How did Taylor Swift save American F1? Will Kimi Antonelli become the youngest world champion this weekend? And who’s excited for the Liam Lawson concert!

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee

Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Video Apprentice: Sami Datoo

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Does Max Verstappen like Laurent Mekies more than Christian Horner? Oct 19, 2026

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A big vote of confidence for Christian Horner's replacement as Laurent Mekies gets a contract extension to 2031.

Is Mekies a better Red Bull boss than Horner? And what does Max Verstappen think about the new team culture?

Plus we react to Max Verstappen's GT masterclass and Franco Colapinto calling out his fans!

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

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Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Video Apprentice: Sami Datoo

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Christian Horner FULL INTERVIEW: Red Bull Exit, Verstappen & F1 Return? Oct 18, 2026

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Christian Horner finally breaks his silence and sits down with DC & Naomi for his first podcast interview since leaving Red Bull!

What REALLY happened in Abu Dhabi 2021?
Relationship with MAX VERSTAPPEN?
How did his Red Bull reign COLLAPSE?
... And is he COMING BACK to F1?

'Drive' by Christian Horner will be published by Bantam on 22nd October. Available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1911754785

Christian will be sharing stories from the book on tour across the UK from 17-27 October. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/christian-horner-tickets/artist/5672765

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Christian Horner EXCLUSIVE Oct 15, 2026

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LIVE FROM RWANDA: Will Lewis Hamilton LEAVE F1 before the African Grand Prix? Oct 15, 2026

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Naomi is in Rwanda for a SPECIAL episode of Up To Speed as F1 announces it's coming back to AFRICA for the first time in over 30 years!

We're taking you on a HELICOPTER ride to the future track location! Plus a sneak peek of where they'll be driving, a trip to F1's special announcement hosted by Naomi, a chat with track designers Alex Wurz and Carsten Tilke, and of course... a big debrief with Will!

Could Lewis Hamilton leave F1 before his dream race? How will they make sure the race is exciting enough after the Madring disaster? And why Rwanda?

Join Naomi as she takes you behind the scenes on a historic day for Formula One and the continent of Africa.

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Director of Photography: Oluwatobi Kenneth Fadoju

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Does Lewis Hamilton TRUST Ferrari pit wall? | Singapore GP Oct 12, 2026

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Max finally wins in Singapore and Lewis writing his own strategy at Ferrari? After another brilliant Grand Prix weekend and another statement win from Max Verstappen, DC & Will break down Red Bull's momentum, why this victory mattered so much to the team and how race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase was forced to improvise after their radio failed!

Plus, Lewis Hamilton's strategy call raises fresh questions about trust between Ferrari and the seven-time World Champion, all while Kimi Antonelli edged ever closer to sealing the World Championship title.

McLaren's struggles in the sprint and another difficult weekend for George Russell. Assessing the fortunes of Nico Hülkenberg and Ollie Bearman as the season enters its decisive phase too.

Plus, a huge week is coming for Up To Speed... We reveal details of our exclusive interview with Christian Horner, where he opens up about his Red Bull exit, Max Verstappen, life after Formula 1's most powerful team, and whether a return to the sport is on the cards. And that's not all because Naomi will be on location for huge F1 announcement that we'll reveal later this week. Join Up To Speed Plus on YouTube and Global Player and start your free trial today so you don't miss it - out Thursday.

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee

Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

When will George Russell's BAD LUCK end? Oct 08, 2026

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George Russell is starting LAST in Singapore with an engine penalty! The man can't catch a BREAK! Join Will & Naomi as they build up to the last sprint weekend of the season at the Marina Bay circuit.

Is there any hope for George now? With all these reliability issues, can Max Verstapen and Lewis Hamilton knock Mercedes off their perch? Should the FIA be helping more with cooling vests in sweaty Singapore? And what do Stefano Domenicali's comments about the last races of the season ACTUALLY mean?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee

Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Is Max Verstappen BACK? Why do 2026 F1 cars BREAK in the rain? Oct 05, 2026

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Chaos, pure chaos at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia! DC & Will react to all the madness from Max Verstappen's first win of 2026, to "LEGO racing" on the maddest formation lap we've ever seen, almost 2 hour delays, an insane recovery from Lewis Hamilton and a heartbreaking DNF spoiling George Russell's title hopes!

Is Max entering Michael Schumacher territory? Why don't 2026 F1 cars work in the rain?! Could Lewis have won the race if he was on different tyres? And is Russell out of the title fight now?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

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Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells