Raceday Recap: Ciao from The Temple of Speed
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For round 16, the world of Formula 1 traveled to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. The home of high speed corners, Ferrari tifosi, and delicious cuisine, Monza is a fan favorite track - and for good reason. This year’s race continued the building momentum of the 2025 season, so let’s debrief the major events together!
Raceday Recap: Zooming in Zandvoort
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The Zandvoort circuit is definitely a crowd favorite, and this year’s race was full of chaos for sure. As we tune back in after the summer break, let’s debrief Ferrari’s failure, Isack Hadjar’s first podium, and more!
Hot Take: Alpine Needs a Real Second Driver, Here’s Who
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As the summer break wraps up, some big news has been announced: Cadillac has officially signed Valtteri Bottas and Checo Perez for 2026 and beyond. Some of the other teams on the grid are less lucky, though: Alpine is running at the back of the standings as both of their drivers struggle to put up any points. Is there anything the French team can do to salvage the rest of their season?
Summer Break Spotlight: Inside the McLaren Teammate Title Fight
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The biggest headline of the season has surrounded one key question: which McLaren driver will win the Driver’s Championship?! Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are literally neck and neck, separated by a mere 9 points as we exit the summer break. With only 10 Grands Prix left on the 2025 race calendar, which driver will pull ahead to secure the gold and which one will fall behind into second?
Raceday Recap: High-Stakes Battle at the Hungaroring
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Nobody expected such a roller coaster of a race from this year’s Hungarian Grand Prix, but we got one anyway! The 40th anniversary of F1 racing in Budapest brought us the first Ferrari pole of the season, a massive amount of penalty investigations, and some cheeky humor on the podium - this race was quite entertaining! Let’s explore how the race order got all shaken up and provided some lovely Sunday morning amusement.
Hot Take: Red Bull’s 2026 Future Is Looking Worse By The Minute...
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On July 9, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner was fired from the team effective immediately. The announcement was a shock to everyone, including the blindsided Horner who was unaware that the sacking would occur. Let’s discuss why this move means rocky roads ahead for Red Bull, especially under the upcoming 2026 regulations.
Raceday Recap: Speed in Silverstone
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The British Grand Prix was a whirlwind of yellow flags, DNF’s (+ one DNS), and questionable driving conditions - with each of these factors making the race extremely exciting to watch. Whether you were streaming it online or spectating at the track (like me!), this year’s weekend at Silverstone did not disappoint. Let’s break down what made this iconic race so special, from the occasion to the results.
Raceday Recap: Montreal Madness
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O Canada, O Canada: the 10th race of the season brought cool weather and even colder overtakes as the playing field got shaken up. Let’s discuss why this week’s results look so different compared to the previous races, as well as regulation changes and other jaw-dropping moments.
Raceday Recap: Clashing in Catalunya
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The 9th race of the 2025 F1 season was a dramatic one: the Spanish Grand Prix was full of intense overtaking and angry radio messages. However, it made for a very entertaining broadcast for fans to watch. Let’s debrief what made this race so exciting, as well as recognize the outstanding drivers.
Hot Take: Flavio Briatore Needs to Say “Arrivederci” to His Position in Formula 1
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Every F1 fan knows that the industry is brutal and quick when it comes to decisions. Driver swaps bring out the worst in the sport, and the new drama going down at Alpine is no different. From Doohan’s replacement to Oliver Oakes’ firing, the French team is facing great leadership instability and uncertainty. Where did all of their problems come from? Let’s break it down.
Raceday Recap: Monaco in Motion
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I know, I know, everyone thinks that the Monaco Grand Prix is the most boring on the F1 calendar. However, this year’s race was more exciting than ever due to some rule changes. These alterations by the FIA allowed for the race to be more unpredictable and exciting, so let’s dive in to what made this season’s Monaco Grand Prix so grand.
Raceday Recap: “Bienvenidos a Miami”
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Miami is arguably one of the most exciting races of the year: many celebrities show up, the sprints are exhilarating, and as the first US race of the season, it gets all of the American fans excited. This year’s Miami Grand Prix was a fun one, so let’s debrief it together!!
Hot Take: Lewis Won’t Win His 8th Title at Ferrari
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Hamilton’s season at Ferrari is off to a less than stellar start, and many fans worry that it may not have been the right decision. Let’s dive into the concerns over Hamilton wearing red, and how his current performance may foreshadow continued suffering on the Italian team.
Hot Take: George Russell is the Most Consistent Driver on the 2025 Grid
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Everybody’s posh king and the meme ruler of F1, but George Russell is more than just an entertaining driver off the track. The Mercedes driver has performed incredibly well so far this year, and it’s time he earns the respect he deserves.
Raceday Recap: Bringing the Heat in Jeddah
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The last of the triple header was a fun one, as things spiced up for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Overall, the race was entertaining and exciting to watch from the very first moment on track, and I was on the edge of my seat most of the time. Let’s relive this race together and review each moment that made it so special!
Hot Take: Ranking Each 2025 Rookie Driver
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There are 5 rookies in the F1 class of 2025 (not including Fernando Alonso or Liam Lawson), and so far this season has been a mixed bag in terms of results. Today we’ll be evaluating each rookie based on their strengths and weaknesses to pick the most talented, most underrated, and best team players.
Raceday Recap: the Japanese Grand Prix Snoozefest
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The Japanese Grand Prix was admittedly the most uneventful F1 race we’ve seen in a while: minimal overtaking, no crashes, and only a few funny radio messages. Let’s review the race’s events and talk about what might play into the race in Bahrain later this week.
Hot Take: Valtteri Bottas is the Most Underrated F1 Driver
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There, I said it- Valtteri Bottas is extremely overlooked and underestimated in the world of F1. This legend deserves more recognition for his impact on the sport, and today we will honor his current legacy and celebrate his accomplishments as well as look to his future, which is looking bright.
Bye-Week Content: 8 Events from DTS Season 7 Important for 2025
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Drive To Survive: every fan either loves it or hates it. However, nobody can deny that the Netflix docu-series has a special inside view to moments that are usually left off of the average weekend streaming.
Hot Take: Liam Lawson Let Go At Goldilocks Timing
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In the break week between the Chinese GP and the Japanese GP, Tsunoda has taken the 2nd Red Bull Racing seat as Lawson has been swapped to the Racing Bulls team. After only two races of the season, some find it shocking that Lawson was not given more time to adapt. However, the time of the swap was strategic for many reasons, and honestly Red Bull made the right call at the right time.