F1 branded a 'joke' as Verstappen hints at possible retirement

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding as they look back on last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix! The trio discuss what F1 and the FIA must change across the five-week break and if Max Verstappen could actually retire.Rather watch this podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding as they look ahead to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Jonathan Wheatley's Audi exit is a key talking point, as is whether Max Verstappen's critical comments are damaging F1.Rather watch your podcasts? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look back on the Chinese Grand Prix. The trio discuss Lewis Hamilton's praise of the new F1 regulations and Max Verstappen's striking criticism, before debating their own views!Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look back on the Australian GP and look ahead to China! The trio discuss the first taste of F1's new regulations, Max Verstappen's frustration but also Lewis Hamilton's striking positivity.Rather watch this episode? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they are joined by former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley to look ahead to the Australian GP! Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and McLaren are key discussions in this special episode.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look back on pre-season testing and start to look ahead to the Australian GP! Aston Martin's major issues are a lead discussion, as is Ferrari's lightning starts.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding as they look back on last week’s first test in Bahrain and this week’s second test at the same venue. The trio debate Max Verstappen’s criticism of the regulations and whether Formula 1 is facing an identity crisis.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look ahead to the first of two three-day tests in Bahrain! The trio discuss who to keep an eye on and the fascinating approaches being taken to car development in 2026.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they look back on last week's five-day F1 test in Barcelona. McLaren's upgrade strategy is discussed, as is Aston Martin grabbing much attention with its striking AMR26.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding for the first podcast of 2026! The duo look at some of the biggest topics ahead of the new season, including Max Verstappen remaining with Red Bull and the pressure which awaits Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!