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LANDO NORRIS WINS IN BRAZIL! MAX VERSTAPPEN PRODUCES ANOTHER WET-WEATHER MASTERCLASS! 🇧🇷🏆What a Brazilian Grand Prix! Interlagos delivered another brilliant weekend of racing, with Lando Norris taking victory, Max Verstappen charging through the field from 21st, and Mercedes somehow managing to secure the Constructors' Championship despite a weekend they'd probably rather forget.Sean is joined by Coops and Mairead to break it all down.In this episode:Lando Norris: A brilliant weekend, another Brazilian pole position and a superb recovery from a poor start to take the win.Max Verstappen: From 21st on the grid to a sensational recovery drive. Is he the greatest wet-weather driver we've ever seen?Kimi Antonelli: A difficult afternoon for the newly crowned champion, including an early spin and plenty of frustration over the radio.Mercedes: Ninth Constructors' Championship secured, but did they really deserve to celebrate after that performance?Ferrari: Another weekend to forget, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggling as Mercedes wrapped up the title.Liam Lawson: A superb defensive drive, and a very timely reminder of what he brings to Racing Bulls as questions continue over his future.Rafa Câmara: A challenging home debut in Formula One, and the question of whether he should prioritise F1 experience over another F2 campaign.The bigger picture: McLaren's development plans, the new regulations, brilliant racing and some much-improved TV direction.Plus, we pick our Drivers of the Day and look ahead to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.🎙️ Everything Trackside – your home for Formula 1 and motorsport discussion.👍 Like the video, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss the next episode.📲 Follow us across social media: @EverythingTrackside🔴 Watch us live on Twitch: Everything Trackside

KIMI ANTONELLI IS WORLD CHAMPION… BUT THERE'S STILL PLENTY TO FIGHT FOR! 🇧🇷🏆The Drivers' Championship may be decided, but the battle for second place is wide open as Formula 1 heads to the legendary Interlagos circuit for the Brazilian Grand Prix.Sean is joined by Annika, Coops and Sok to look ahead to the weekend, with Mercedes closing in on the Constructors' Championship, Lewis Hamilton reaching a huge career milestone and Ferrari's internal tensions showing no signs of disappearing.🏆 Kimi's first race as World Champion. Can Antonelli keep the momentum going at a circuit where he finished second last year? And does winning the title change anything about how he approaches the remaining races?💔 George Russell's comeback. After his heartbreaking championship defeat, can George put Mexico behind him? Or does he need the season to end so he can reset for 2027?🔧 Mercedes on the verge. Just four points of additional advantage over Ferrari could be enough to seal the Constructors' Championship in Brazil. Can they get the job done?🔥 The fight for second. Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and George Russell are separated by just 16 points. Who is best placed to finish runner-up?🐎 Ferrari's latest civil war. Lewis and Charles have plenty to say after Mexico. Does Fred Vasseur need to take control, establish a clear pecking order, or simply let his drivers race?🏎️ The midfield battles. Audi are closing in on Haas, Racing Bulls are chasing their best-ever Constructors' finish, and there's plenty still to play for further down the grid.🇧🇷 Why Interlagos always delivers. One of the greatest circuits in motorsport, unpredictable weather and the potential for another classic Brazilian Grand Prix.Plus, Lewis Hamilton's 400th Grand Prix, another rookie-packed FP1, the latest Cadillac drama and our predictions for the weekend.And keep an eye on our socials… Sok has a special Ferrari-related surprise coming from the paddock!Can Interlagos deliver another classic? Let us know your predictions in the comments.Subscribe to Everything Trackside for F1 previews, reviews and motorsport debate.#F1 #Formula1 #BrazilGP #Interlagos #KimiAntonelli #LewisHamilton #EverythingTrackside

KIMI ANTONELLI IS THE YOUNGEST FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION IN HISTORY! 👑🏆History has been made! Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record to become the youngest driver ever to win the title.Sean is joined by Coops, Mairead and Saoirse to review the Mexican Grand Prix and discuss the new champion, a disappointing race, and plenty of drama elsewhere in the paddock.🏆 Kimi makes history. We celebrate Antonelli's achievement, look at the record books and debate where he ranks among F1's greats. Is he a genuine generational talent, or has the Mercedes machinery played the biggest part?🤔 A slightly underwhelming coronation? Why didn't the championship victory feel quite as momentous as it should? And how much did the lack of a proper title fight take away from the occasion?📉 George Russell's difficult season. After another weekend of frustration, George shares an emotional message about his championship defeat. Can he bounce back and challenge Kimi next season?🏎️ A race to forget in Mexico. Few overtakes, limited opportunities and another reminder of the challenges facing the new generation of F1 cars.🔥 Ferrari's latest meltdown. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc clash again. Is it an ego problem, a team management problem, or both?⚖️ FIA penalty confusion. We debate the incidents involving Leclerc, Hamilton, Piastri, Lindblad, Russell and Hadjar, and ask why consistency remains so difficult to find.💥 Haas chaos. Esteban Ocon's sudden departure from the weekend, Ollie Bearman's future and the latest speculation surrounding the team.Plus, a lengthy red flag, more questions about the future of Cadillac, and plenty of debate from across the paddock.Is Kimi Antonelli a future all-time great, or is it too early to say? Let us know what you think in the comments!Subscribe to Everything Trackside for F1 previews, reviews and motorsport debate.#F1 #Formula1 #KimiAntonelli #MexicoGP #F1Champion #EverythingTrackside

Could we have a new Formula 1 World Champion in Mexico? 🇲🇽👑Kimi Antonelli is just two points away from the title, Max Verstappen has a phenomenal record at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, and the high altitude could make this weekend the biggest technical test yet for the new power units.Sean is joined by Mairead, Annika and new panelist Saoirse Lagan for our Mexico City Grand Prix preview — and there's plenty to get stuck into!🏆 Kimi's coronation? What does Antonelli need to do to seal the championship, and could anything realistically delay the celebrations?🔥 Max's Mexico magic. Verstappen has won five of his six Mexican Grand Prix podiums. Can he add another victory and spoil the party?🔧 The new power-unit test. Mexico's thin air creates a unique challenge for turbochargers, internal combustion engines and cooling systems. Could Red Bull's engine advantage prove decisive?🏎️ A rookie-packed FP1! Multiple teams are handing their cars to young drivers. We discuss the opportunities, the driver-market implications and what to watch for during the busiest practice session of the season.🐎 Sergio Pérez's homecoming. His 300th Grand Prix start comes at home, as he returns to Mexico with Cadillac. Can he give the fans something to celebrate?🔮 The future of F1 engines. Proposed plans for smaller V8 turbo engines, reduced hybrid power and lighter cars could bring a very different sound and feel to Formula 1 in the next decade. Is this the direction the sport needs?🏁 The feeder-series pipeline. We discuss the arrival of Lando Norris's LN4 team in Formula 2, the future of young talent and why getting to F1 remains so difficult.Plus, our predictions for pole, the podium and the race winner — and whether Kimi Antonelli will be crowned World Champion by Sunday night.Will Kimi seal the deal, or can Max keep the championship alive? Let us know your predictions in the comments!Subscribe to Everything Trackside for F1 previews, reviews and motorsport debate.#F1 #Formula1 #MexicoGP #KimiAntonelli #MaxVerstappen #SergioPerez #EverythingTrackside

Kimi Antonelli was SO close to becoming World Champion in Austin! 👑🇺🇸 And Ferrari… what on earth was going on?The United States Grand Prix delivered another huge step towards a championship celebration, but Kimi Antonelli will have to wait a little longer. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished just high enough to keep the title mathematically alive — meaning all eyes now turn to Mexico.Sean is joined by Mairead and SOK for a full review of the action at the Circuit of the Americas.🏆 Kimi's title is nearly sealed. A stunning qualifying lap, a composed drive and another win put Antonelli on the brink of becoming World Champion. Can anything stop him in Mexico?🐎 Ferrari's baffling pace. They looked rapid in practice, but where did that speed go when it mattered? We debate the qualifying mystery, Charles Leclerc's brilliant racing, and whether Ferrari's strategy cost him a shot at victory.🔥 Max Verstappen's championship is over. A disastrous start and problems with the Red Bull left Max unable to challenge for the win. Could things have been different without those issues?⚖️ More FIA inconsistency? George Russell's five-second penalty, Ollie Bearman's punishment and another chaotic first lap reignite the debate over F1's stewarding.📺 Is F1's TV direction ruining the racing? We want to see the battles throughout the field — so why are we watching the leader drive around in clear air instead?🏁 A champion crowned elsewhere! We celebrate Alicia Palmowski's Formula 1 Academy title and discuss the lack of a clear pathway into the higher feeder series.Plus, the constructors' championship permutations, the uncertainty surrounding the final races, and what Kimi needs to do to clinch the title in Mexico.Can Kimi finish the job next weekend? And can anyone explain Ferrari's disappearing pace? Let us know what you think in the comments.Subscribe to Everything Trackside for more F1 reviews, previews and motorsport debate.#F1 #Formula1 #USGP #UnitedStatesGP #KimiAntonelli #Ferrari #MaxVerstappen #EverythingTrackside

Could we have a Formula 1 World Champion crowned in Austin? 🇺🇸🏆Formula 1 is back at the Circuit of the Americas, and the championship picture is getting seriously interesting. Max Verstappen has rediscovered his winning form, Kimi Antonelli is closing in on the title, and Ferrari and McLaren are bringing major upgrades that could shake up the pecking order.Sean is joined by SOK and Mairead to preview the United States Grand Prix — and there's plenty to get stuck into.🏆 Kimi's championship moment? We break down the scenarios that could see Antonelli crowned World Champion in Texas, and ask whether Mercedes can get the job done.🔥 Max Verstappen is back in business. Red Bull have found something in recent races, but can Max keep the momentum going and put real pressure on Kimi?🔧 Upgrade wars! Ferrari and McLaren are bringing significant updates to Austin. Will they close the gap, or has Red Bull already stolen a march on the competition?🐎 Ferrari at COTA. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton both have strong history at this circuit. Could the Scuderia spring a surprise?💥 Mercedes under pressure. Have their upgrades taken them backwards, and what does the decision to postpone George Russell's engine penalty mean for the title fight?🇺🇸 Haas look to the future. We discuss Rafa Câmara's step up to Formula 1 and what it means for Ferrari's young driver programme.🌍 Formula 1 is heading back to Africa! Rwanda has been announced as a future destination, but is the sport getting ahead of itself — and what questions need answering?🌐 The championship calendar in doubt? With uncertainty surrounding the final races, could the season finish somewhere nobody expected?Plus, our COTA predictions, F1 Academy action, the iconic Ferrari sunset lap, and all the weekend timings you need.Our predictions: Who takes pole? Who wins in Austin? And will Kimi Antonelli be crowned World Champion?Let us know yours in the comments, and subscribe to Everything Trackside for more F1 previews, reviews and motorsport debate.#F1 #Formula1 #USGP #UnitedStatesGP #MaxVerstappen #KimiAntonelli #Ferrari #McLaren #EverythingTrackside

Max Verstappen finally conquers Singapore! 🇸🇬It took him 12 years to do it, but Max Verstappen has finally won on the streets of Singapore — and he's done it in style, taking wins in the sprint and the Grand Prix as Red Bull's incredible resurgence continues.But while Max is flying, Kimi Antonelli is still firmly in control of the championship. Is there genuinely a title fight brewing, or is it already too late for Verstappen to catch him?Sean is joined by Mairead, SOK and Annika to break down all the action from a weekend that had a bit of everything.🏆 Max Verstappen finally wins in Singapore — and is his championship comeback really possible?💥 George Russell's nightmare continues after crashing out of the sprint in tricky conditions🏎️ Ferrari's familiar frustrations — Charles Leclerc qualifies brilliantly, but tyre wear and strategy cost the Scuderia again🧡 McLaren's messy weekend — Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collide in the sprint as the team's season continues to unravel⭐ Audi's breakthrough — Nico Hülkenberg scores points in both the sprint and Grand Prix🚨 The FIA under fire again — inconsistent penalties, cars driving backwards on track, and the baffling decision-making that left us with plenty to debate🏁 George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli — how much has Russell's awful luck really cost him, and can he still fight back now that Kimi can mathematically win the title at the next race in Texas?🔮 Plus, what comes next in Austin? Can Max keep this run going, can Ferrari finally convert pace into wins, and is Mercedes running out of time to protect Kimi's title lead?And finally, why hasn't Formula 1 brought back V10 engines and sustainable fuels? Jeremy Clarkson might have an idea…Did you enjoy the Singapore Grand Prix? And how worried should Kimi be about Max Verstappen?Join the conversation in the comments, and subscribe to Everything Trackside for more F1 reviews, previews and motorsport debate.#F1 #Formula1 #SingaporeGP #MaxVerstappen #KimiAntonelli #GeorgeRussell #Ferrari #McLaren #F1Podcast #EverythingTrackside

Formula 1 heads to the iconic Marina Bay Street Circuit for the final round of the triple header — and Singapore could have plenty in store.It's one of F1's most spectacular and recognisable tracks, but does the racing actually live up to the setting? With a sprint weekend, the possibility of rain, limited running and walls waiting to punish the slightest mistake, there are plenty of opportunities for things to get spicy.And then there's the championship…George Russell's nightmare continues as he heads into Singapore with an engine penalty and a start from the back, while Kimi Antonelli's championship lead continues to grow. Can George fight his way back into contention, or is the title slipping away?We'll also discuss:🇸🇬 Why Singapore remains one of F1's most iconic circuits🌧️ Could rain turn the weekend into chaos?🏁 Is a sprint race actually a good idea around Singapore?🏆 Kimi Antonelli's growing championship advantage😬 George Russell's nightmare weekend🔥 Can Max Verstappen continue his incredible run of form?🐎 Can Ferrari finally turn their pace into something more?🧡 What's going on with McLaren?🌳 Can Aston Martin's Malaysia resurgence continue?📅 The newly announced 2027 F2 & F3 calendars🎨 And, inevitably, a debate about Audi's Singapore liveryPlus our predictions for the sprint, qualifying and Grand Prix — and a Singapore-themed quiz to finish things off.Can Singapore deliver a classic, or are we in for another procession under the lights?Let us know what you think. 👇#F1 #Formula1 #SingaporeGP #SingaporeGrandPrix #F1Podcast #MaxVerstappen #GeorgeRussell #KimiAntonelli #EverythingTracksidejames-sean_ets-mairead-1

SEPANG. NEEDS. TO. COME. BACK. 🇲🇾🇧🇭Max Verstappen has now won back-to-back races at Sepang — his second victory at the circuit after his 2017 triumph — and we're asking the obvious question: why the hell isn't the Malaysian GP on the calendar permanently?An incredible circuit, brilliant racing and an atmosphere that reminded us exactly why Sepang was such a fan favourite.And then there's the championship… George Russell's retirement has left the title fight looking basically, almost totally, nearly over.But there was plenty more to debate from the Bahraisian Grand Prix:🏆 Verstappen's Sepang double🇲🇾 Why Sepang deserves a permanent return🔥 What makes the circuit so bloody good⚔️ Russell's retirement and the championship implications📉 Is the title fight effectively over?🚨 FIA screw-ups and the questions around software changes to the cars💻 How much control should teams have to make software changes during a race weekend?👀 And can anyone realistically stop Verstappen?Plus all the usual Everything Trackside debate, arguments and questionable geography.Should Sepang be back on the F1 calendar permanently?Let us know what you think. 👇#F1 #Formula1 #MalaysianGP #Sepang #BahrainGP #MaxVerstappen #GeorgeRussell #F1Podcast #EverythingTrackside

Welcome to the Bahraisian Grand Prix! 🇧🇭🇲🇾Bahrain has somehow ended up in Malaysia, the calendar has gone completely off the rails, and we're embracing it.Ahead of this week's Bahrain Grand Prix, we get stuck into everything surrounding the race — including the strange circumstances that have given us the greatest hybrid F1 destination ever created:BAHRAISIA.We preview the weekend, discuss the biggest storylines in the championship, look at who should be strong around the circuit and make our predictions for what could be another huge weekend of Formula 1.Plus:🏁 Who has the advantage going into Bahrain?🏆 The latest championship battle🔴 Ferrari's chances🟠 McLaren's form⚔️ The latest driver battles👀 Who could surprise us this weekend?🇧🇭🇲🇾 And, naturally, what the hell is going on with Bahraisia?Welcome to the Bahrain Grand Prix… from Malaysia.🎧 Listen to Everything Trackside wherever you get your podcasts.#F1 #Formula1 #BahrainGP #BahrainGrandPrix #BahraisianGP #Malaysia #F1Podcast #EverythingTrackside