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Is Max Verstappen ready to quit? Mar 30, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to ever lead a World Championship, Max Verstappen asks if "it's all worth it" and Ollie Bearman's crash sends shockwaves through the sport, the Japan GP had a bit of everything...

Jolie puts your questions to DC as F1 grinds to a halt for the next five weeks.

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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

Why would anyone want to be Aston Martin's new boss right now? Mar 26, 2026

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We're only a few races into the season and the F1 team bosses are already playing musical chairs! Our WhatsApp chat was popping off when F1's best ever car designer, Adrian Newey, stepped down as Aston Martin team principle, then Audi team principle Jonathan Wheatley suddenly left the team.

Would a man like Wheatley fit in at Aston Martin under Laurence Stroll? Why would anyone want to take that job with drivers complaining of nerve damage? And was Christian Horner ever an option or should we stop talking about him?

Plus we react to viral videos of Max Verstappen racing in GT3 at the Nordschleife, and we share our best F1 memory thanks to a question from actor Danny Dyer.

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

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Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Q&A: Is Japan made for Lewis Hamilton? Mar 23, 2026

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It's the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend so we're answering all your questions!

Will Oscar Piastri finally race? Does Japan suit Ferrari better than leaders Mercedes? Who will spring the biggest surprise? And... could Kim Kardashian make an appearance?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Where's F1's back-up plan for Bahrain and Saudi? Mar 19, 2026

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Now the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are cancelled because of the war in the Middle East, we've been getting lots of questions: Why was there no back-up plan to replace the races? Who does the five-week break benefit? What will the drivers get up to?

Plus, we've all seen the viral photo of the Mercedes reunion on Toto Wolff's plane back from China, so DC lifts the curtain on F1's private jets. And Naomi breaks into song after a question from pop star Niall Horan.

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

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Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Did Kimi Antonelli just become a problem for George Russell? Mar 16, 2026

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Join us for our race reaction as Kimi Antonelli gets his first ever F1 victory! At 19 he’s the second youngest driver in history to win a Grand Prix. Is it gloves off now at Mercedes?

How about that wheel to wheel racing for the Ferraris in China - Lewis Hamilton with his first ever podium for the Reds. Was that a win for the new regulations?

And definitely a weekend to forget for last year’s top three drivers, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. How must they be feeling?

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Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Is Toto Wolff trying to stop Christian Horner's return to F1? Mar 12, 2026

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It's the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend! Could Max Verstappen be a sleeping giant after his qualifying crash in Australia, ready to take on Mercedes in China? Can McLaren overcome their engine beef with Mercedes? And will it be proper racing?

Plus, Toto Wolff might be trying to stop Christian Horner from returning to F1. And we explore the fitness regime of an F1 driver, thanks to a question from Gabby Logan, top sports broadcaster and host of The Sports Agents podcast.

Best of luck to Will and Brad Pitt who are up for several Oscars for the F1 Movie.

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Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Mercedes dominate in Australia but did Ferrari mess up? Mar 09, 2026

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George Russell and Mercedes have come out on top in the new F1 era, winning the first race of the season in Australia.

Ferrari are hot on their heels and we might have seen a glimpse of the Lewis Hamilton of old, but did they mess up their strategy? With this new electrical power, was it really racing or more like a computer game? And how will Oscar Piastri deal with the heartbreak of crashing out before his home race began?

Join us as we react to the Australian Grand Prix, and while you're at it why not help us pick new songs for our playlist on Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/playlists/2SWpF/

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Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

New F1 era begins: Russell rules Australia? Hamilton comeback? Aston Martin forfeit? Mar 05, 2026

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It's race time! The first Grand Prix of the season is this weekend and no one can call it because of the huge changes in F1 this year (go back to our episode last week for a full explainer on the big shake up!)

Who is our money on in Australia? Reigning world champion Lando Norris? George Russell, whose Mercedes is the envy of the paddock? A final comeback for Lewis Hamilton? And is it really true that Aston Martin could forfeit the race?

Ahead of International Women's Day we give a shout out to some amazing women in F1. And we share the funniest F1 prank stories as comedian Jack Whitehall asks - who's the funniest F1 driver?

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

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Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Q&A: What's the truth behind Drive To Survive? Mar 02, 2026

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It’s the first race week of the year! And to get you excited for all the drama - the latest season of Drive To Survive is out. Lucky we've got our very own Will Buxton, one of the presenters of the Netflix show which revolutionised F1, bringing hundreds of millions of new fans to the sport.

So, what’s the truth behind Drive To Survive? Do the drivers like it? Is it made up? And what's our most glamorous memory from our time in F1? We’ll be answering all your questions today.

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

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Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

BONUS: Will Middle East conflict disrupt F1? Who's the winner from big engine row decision? Mar 02, 2026

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There’s been a lot of news over the weekend affecting Formula 1 so we wanted to record an extra episode for you to make some sense of it all.

Strikes in the Middle East mean there’s question marks over two upcoming races, and some travel to the first race of the year in Australia has been disrupted.

And big rule changes are coming in June after Mercedes reportedly found a massive loophole - but will it be too late by then? What does this mean for the title race? And is it fair to penalise them for innovation?

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.

Send in your questions!

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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Producer: Sophie Penney

Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal

Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells