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Bigger shock if Kimi Antonelli keeps winning or George Russell keeps losing after summer break? Aug 20, 2026

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We're answering your questions ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix! From race predictions to our favourite Zandvoort memories (expect fire and the police!)

So, how surprised would we be if Kimi Antonelli kept this amazing form up till the end of the season? Who can take him on in the World Championship fight? And what can we expect from Aston's engine upgrades?

We recorded before the news about Isack Hadjar missing the race but don't worry we will get into that in detail next week!

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee

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

Have Cadillac been too cut-throat firing their boss? Aug 17, 2026

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It's time for the second half of the season! DC, Naomi & Will are back together to discuss the big news of the summer break... and no we don't mean Max going on holiday with Toto! New team Cadillac suddenly sacked their Team Principal Graeme Lowdon after just 11 races, replaced immediately by Marcin Budkowski.

So, was it too harsh? As a new team what were they expecting? Is Budkowski the right man for the job?

And later, as we gear up for the last ever Dutch Grand Prix, will Max Verstappen be pissed off he won't have a home race any more?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

“F*** OFF!” Is Guenther Steiner coming back to F1? Aug 10, 2026

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Our special guest today is Guenther Steiner - the man who swore his way to Drive To Survive fame as Haas Team Principal (a team he set up)! DC is reunited with his old friend and they don’t hold back.

So, when’s he coming back to F1? Does he think Max Verstappen should leave Red Bull? And who’s the best driver he’s ever worked with?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

DC & Mika Hakkinen reunited! Do McLaren's most iconic duo think Max Verstappen should move? Aug 03, 2026

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DC is reunited with Mika Hakkinen, his fiercest rival and McLaren teammate for 6 seasons! Turns out DC & Mika are still arguing over whose fault those crashes were!

The two-time World Champion is the only driver Michael Schumacher ever feared. Mika shares stories of his battles with Schumacher, his catastrophic crash in 1995 and F1’s greatest ever overtake.

And as someone who knows a thing or two about good McLaren partnerships - does he think Max Verstappen should move there?

Buy tickets for DC & Mika’s UK tour in September here: https://www.fane.co.uk/david-mika

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Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

Mid-season report: Have new rules ruined F1? Was Kimi Antonelli the biggest shock? Jul 30, 2026

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As the teams head on summer break it’s time to look back at the season so far!

What’s been the biggest shock? Who’s been the biggest let down? What was the cruelest moment? And is there any danger of Max Verstappen making a big announcement during the summer break?

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Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

Can Lando Norris still win the World Championship? Jul 27, 2026

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Hungary did not disappoint! Lando Norris stormed to his first win since becoming world champion… slightly overshadowed by his teammate’s beef with Carlos Sainz.

So can Lando still win the world championship, as Kimi Antonelli extended his lead out front? Was Oscar Piastri right to get so angry at Sainz? Was the issue with the blue flags (that tell lapped cars to get out the way) just an excuse? And was it unfair to give Lewis Hamilton another penalty for speeding in the pit lane by 0.1kph?!

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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 was George Russell's swearing rant censored?! Jul 23, 2026

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“What the f***!” George Russell didn’t hold back in Spa, but what can we expect in Budapest - the last race before the summer break??

Why was Russell censored on race radio and can Toto Wolff turn things around in Hungary? Why are they hiding battery data from fans on TV? And after Ferrari was fined for Lewis Hamilton running over a mechanic - where does all that money go?

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Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

Was Lewis Hamilton done dirty with Spa penalty after George Russell crash? Jul 20, 2026

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DC and Naomi react to a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix with George Russell crashing out first lap, controversial penalty decisions for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and Kimi Antonelli winning for the sixth time this season.

Was it unfair to give Hamilton a penalty for crashing into Russell? How did Leclerc get away with that move on Oscar Piastri? Does Russell need to accept some blame for his car issues? And how did Kimi bounce back from three races without a win?

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

Can Kimi Antonelli bring the fight back to Ferrari in Spa? Jul 16, 2026

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It’s time for Spa! Can world championship leader Kimi Antonelli bounce back from reliability issues to stop this Ferrari fever? Surely Max Verstappen’s rear wing won’t fail him for a third time?! And is this the last race from hell for Aston Martin?

Plus, DC, Will and Naomi relive the greatest moments on this legendary “rollercoaster” circuit, like DC’s win in 1999 and his famous fight with Michael Schumacher in ’98 after a mass pile up. Why is this many drivers’ favourite circuit? And could iconic corners like “Eau Rouge” look very different with this year’s new rules?

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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

LIVE from Goodwood: Can Williams convince Carlos Sainz to stay? Jul 13, 2026

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Naomi is live with Williams Team Principal, James Vowels, and 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, from the Goodwood Festival of Speed - one of the biggest motorsport festivals in the world!

Can Williams keep Carlos Sainz on board after a tough start to the season? How would James handle the Max Verstappen situation? And what's the secret to a great partnership between driver and Team Principle?

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

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