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Why can't Russell catch teenage teammate Antonelli? May 04, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli wins his third Grand Prix of the season in Miami! The McLarens, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, complete the podium in a thrilling race, where the lead changed five times.

How is teenager Antonelli still dominating his team mate and pre-season favourite George Russell? Have McLaren won the upgrade race or is Max Verstappen looking the most dangerous? And was the exciting racing a win for the new rules?

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Steve Jump

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Who can stop Mercedes in Miami? Apr 30, 2026

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Racing is back in Miami after the five week break! So we're answering all of your questions.

Who can catch Mercedes? Will Ferrari or McLaren bring the fight to the leaders? Who's bringing the best upgrades? Who will adapt quickest to the rule changes? Plus, we share some of our favourite memories of Miami - from historic firsts to A-listers.

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Steve Jump

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Alex Albon Exclusive: "The game has changed" Apr 27, 2026

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Today we're at Silverstone speaking to Williams driver Alex Albon.

Is he ready to bounce back in Miami? What's his relationship like with team mate Carlos Sainz? Can he be friends and rivals with the drivers he grew up with, like Lando Norris and George Russell? What does he make of the new rules and having to relearn everything?

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Steve Jump

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Mid-season, new rules... Has F1 listened? Apr 23, 2026

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The fans and drivers have spoken and F1 has listened. They’ve announced updates to the new rules ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

But what do the super technical updates actually mean? Should you need an engineering degree to understand your favourite sport? Will they take us back to "real racing"? Will it be safer for drivers after Ollie Bearman's 190mph crash? And are these tweaks enough to stop Max Verstappen leaving F1?

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Steve Jump

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Q&A: How much does it really cost to make it to F1? Apr 20, 2026

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Today is all about families in F1, after Ollie Bearman opened up to us about his family last week. We'll be answering all your questions!

Why is it always take your dad to work day in F1? How involved were DC and Naomi's parents in their racing careers? What about other famous racing dads like Michael Schumacher and Jos Verstappen? And is it more about money than talent nowadays?

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Steve Jump

Junior Video Editor: Sami Datoo

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Ollie Bearman Exclusive: From failing his driving test to F1’s hottest new contender Apr 16, 2026

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Ollie Bearman - the most over-performing driver this season - joins us in studio to talk about his stellar start to the season with Haas and his 190mph crash which sparked a big safety debate.

So what's clicked this season? How has he handled the pressure so well? What safety changes does he want to see? Is taking Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari seat the endgame? Did he really fail his driving test?! And you won't believe the generous gift he bought his brother for Christmas!

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Senior Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Steve Jump

Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira

Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Is Max Verstappen off to McLaren with his race engineer? Apr 13, 2026

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Max Verstappen’s race engineer for the last 10 years, Gianpiero Lambiase, is joining McLaren from 2028! Is this a sign Max is leaving F1? Would Max join McLaren? Who would he swap with - Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri? And is the Red Bull brain drain a worry?

Plus, we share some exciting news about a big interview with Haas' Ollie Bearman coming out on Thursday!

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

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

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Will Lando Norris be a one-time world champion? Apr 09, 2026

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With all the excitement around Max Verstappen threatening to quit and Kimi Antonelli's success, we've barely mentioned the reigning world champions this season - McLaren and Lando Norris.

How will Lando and Oscar Piastri be feeling back in 5th and 6th place after not starting so many races? Is it normal for world champions to drop off after big regulation changes? Does Piastri's second-place finish in Japan change things? And what's the real reason behind Piastri's manager Mark Webber taking a step back?

And later - do F1 drivers ever think about anything other than racing when they're on track? We answer your question!

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

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

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Kimi Antonelli: The next Senna? Apr 06, 2026

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With the sport on pause and Kimi Antonelli top of the leaderboard; Will, Naomi & DC explore some striking early-career parallels between the teenager and the legendary Ayrton Senna! But who is Senna's true heir in modern F1 and can anyone top DC's stories about what he was like to actually work with?

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producers: Arvind Badewal, Steve Jump, Eliza Nogueira

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Five weeks to fix F1? Apr 02, 2026

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As F1 enters its forced 'Spring Break', Will, Naomi & DC dive into the questions facing its governing body as both drivers & fans plead for big changes. Is the sport facing a safety crisis after Oliver Bearman's crash in Japan and was it inevitable? Are the new regulations turning life-long fans off the sport and is the five-week break enough time to save the season?

Up To Speed is a Global 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.

Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

Email: uptospeed@global.com

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Producer: Sophie Penney, George Sexton-Kerr

Video Content Producers: Arvind Badewal, Steve Jump, Eliza Nogueira

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells