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DC & Mika: Police, naked saunas & bust ups with McLaren boss Sep 21, 2026

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Up to Speed heads to Manchester to see DC & Mika Hakkinen on their UK tour, ‘Racing Icons’, as they bring us stories of getting stopped by the Finnish police, naked saunas and bust ups with their McLaren boss, Ron Dennis.

Mika, two-time world champion and the only driver Michael Schumacher ever feared, was DC’s teammate for a record 7 seasons. And as we’ve all seen this season, teammate dynamics are never easy in F1… From Mercedes balancing Kimi Antonelli’s joy and George Russell’s disappointment, to Ferrari refusing to favour Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc.

So, is history repeating itself? What advice would they give the current drivers? Did McLaren have a secret favourite between DC and Mika? And what do they make of the new 2027 F1 calendar, with over double the amount of races they had?

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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 Lewis Hamilton OUT of world championship fight after DNF in Madrid? Sep 17, 2026

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For the first time ever this season Lewis Hamilton was forced to RETIRE from a race after his brakes FAILED at the Madring!

So after that DNF is he OUT of the world championship fight? Could Ferrari have avoided this if they picked a NUMBER ONE driver sooner? And is Kimi Antonelli rubbing his hands together?

And later - did the FIA President really say changes need to be made so Fernando Alonso can win before he retires?

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Email: uptospeed@global.com

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

Was Lando Norris ROBBED at the Madring? The WORST F1 race ever? Sep 14, 2026

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The Madring... where to begin! DC & Will dive into the highs and lows for Lando Norris as even Kimi Antonelli admitted he should have won! And after just 4 overtakes in the whole race they don't hold back on the new circuit.

So was Lando Norris robbed? Did Kimi Antonelli get lucky? Would Max Verstappen have won without "f***ing mickey mouse racing”? How would we change the Madring to make it more exciting? And did Mercedes screw over George Russell again?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

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

Why is Flavio Briatore going to WAR with McLaren?! Sep 10, 2026

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Will & DC bring you more reaction to Monza and look ahead to Madrid this weekend!

Was Pierre Gasly's pole the most unexpected EVER in F1 history? How can Ferrari learn from their Monza DISASTER? Flavio Briatore has accused McLaren of WHAT?! And which driver will take the new Madring circuit by STORM?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart and 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

From LAST to FIRST: how Kimi Antonelli made home HISTORY in Monza Sep 07, 2026

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Monza - where history is made!

Kimi Antonelli fought from 19th to become the first Italian in 60 years to win his home race! So where does Kimi's performance rank in all time best drives? And did Mercedes screw George Russell over with the strategy?

A nightmare for the sea of Ferrari fans as Charles Leclerc crashes out at 200kph and pushes Lewis Hamilton off the track. Did Charles deserve a penalty for the incident with Lewis? And how does it feel to crash that bad?

Not to mention, Alpine's Pierre Gasly on pole after 9 years of trying! How did he finally pull it off?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Emily Boon

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc - will Ferrari pick a number one in Monza? Sep 03, 2026

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It's Monza! DC, Naomi and Will answer your questions ahead of one of the most iconic races in F1, as they prepare to dive into the sea of red for Ferrari's home race.

Do Ferrari need to pick a number one driver to avoid what happened in Zaandvort? Would it be Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc? Which Italians face more pressure to win Monza - Kimi Antonelli or Ferrari? And can Fernando Alonso score points again for Aston or will he be looking at the F1 exit soon?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Why are Mercedes making Kimi Antonelli start last in his home race Monza? Aug 31, 2026

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The upgrade race is well and truly on! A big slap in the face for Red Bull who have been told AGAIN they have the best engine so can't upgrade (despite not winning a single race yet...) and Toto Wolff is saying Mercedes have run out of money for improvements (do we believe him??). Plus, Kimi Antonelli is taking an engine penalty in his home race, which could mean he starts LAST.

So, could Mercedes upgrade strategy cost them the title? Is it unfair to say Red Bull have the best engine? Why is Kimi taking the penalty now? And are Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris rubbing their hands together at all this news?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

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's new contract shut doors at Red Bull Racing? Aug 27, 2026

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It’s been a big couple of weeks for Red Bull Racing! Max Verstappen re-signing then crashing out in Zandvoort, and Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda stepping up for Isack Hadjar after his boxing accident.

So what’s the future at Red Bull Racing now Max Verstappen has signed? Has Max just shut all doors for Red Bull’s young drivers? And does Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls, give them an unfair competitive advantage?

Plus, why did Carlos Sainz decide to stay at Williams when he’s driven for Ferrari and McLaren before? Was it the right call?

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Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Were Lewis Hamilton and George Russell shafted in Zandvoort? Aug 24, 2026

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The whole gang are back together to react to a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix!

Was it fair of Mercedes to ask George Russell to move over for his championship rival Kimi Antonelli? Did Ferrari cost Lewis Hamilton a podium by not letting him past Charles Leclerc? Can Lando Norris still defend his world title after back-to-back wins? And how is Max Verstappen feeling after crashing out of his last ever home race?

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Why Max Verstappen chose to stay at Red Bull Aug 21, 2026

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Max Verstappen is staying in F1... for now! DC & Will bring you an emergency show reacting to the big news that Max has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.

So, why Red Bull given their recent form? What does this new contract actually mean? How will George Russell and the other drivers be feeling? And is that the end of silly season?

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack Davy

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus

Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells