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Liam Lawson started 3rd in Brazil and even with his points alone Racing Bulls would still be 5th this season… but he still hasn’t locked in a seat for next year!So what more can Lawson to do to prove himself? Or should Racing Bulls go for the young talent of Nikola Tsolov instead? And is it fair Red Bull have a feeder team when others don't?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Brazil never disappoints! Join DC & Will to chat through it all: from Lando Norris smashing a champagne bottle and getting a firework in his face (!), to Max Verstappen's crazy comeback in a "f***ed car", Lewis Hamilton's INSANE opening lap, and Mercedes winning their 9th Constructors Championship.Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

This is the story of how Kimi Antonelli became a World Champion at just 20.What made him stand out from such a young age? Why were Mercedes convinced he could replace Lewis Hamilton? How did he turn it around from last season's disasters? And what was our highlight of his world championship-winning season?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Kimi Antonelli TAKE A BOW!At just 20 years old he's broken the record for the youngest ever World Champion by over three years!So, what makes Kimi so special? How did he achieve that at such a young age? Was Lewis Hamilton right to be so ANGRY after the incident with Charles Leclerc? And will we ever see Esteban Ocon again after he was DROPPED by Haas?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Naomi is joined by the newly crowned F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski, the competition's youngest ever winner at just 20 years old. And later, we welcome last year's runner-up with Ferrari, Maya Weug, who went viral after posting about her struggles to find a racing seat.So how did it feel to lift the trophy with three races to spare? What has Alisha learnt from Red Bull and Max Verstappen? What are the most common misconceptions about female racing? No woman has raced in F1 for over 50 years, so what change does Maya want to see to finally fix that?For people new to F1 Academy its an all-female racing series that runs alongside F1 to prepare women for higher levels of motorsport, roughly equivalent to F4 level.Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

The gang were all out in Austin to see Kimi Antontelli ALMOST become the youngest ever world champion and that SENSATIONAL battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.So, will Kimi seal the deal in Mexico? Why was Max Verstappen too slow off the line to challenge Kimi? Why didn't Charles think about a one-stop? Who heard the best rumour in the paddock? And how was Liam Lawson's concert?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Formula One will have a new driver in 2027! So who is Rafa Camara? Could he beat his new teammate Ollie Bearman to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari seat? And is Haas becoming the Ferrari B team?Plus we look ahead to Austin! How did Taylor Swift save American F1? Will Kimi Antonelli become the youngest world champion this weekend? And who’s excited for the Liam Lawson concert!Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

A big vote of confidence for Christian Horner's replacement as Laurent Mekies gets a contract extension to 2031.Is Mekies a better Red Bull boss than Horner? And what does Max Verstappen think about the new team culture?Plus we react to Max Verstappen's GT masterclass and Franco Colapinto calling out his fans!Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonVideo Apprentice: Sami DatooHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Christian Horner finally breaks his silence and sits down with DC & Naomi for his first podcast interview since leaving Red Bull!What REALLY happened in Abu Dhabi 2021?Relationship with MAX VERSTAPPEN?How did his Red Bull reign COLLAPSE?... And is he COMING BACK to F1?'Drive' by Christian Horner will be published by Bantam on 22nd October. Available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1911754785Christian will be sharing stories from the book on tour across the UK from 17-27 October. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/christian-horner-tickets/artist/5672765Subscribe to Up To Speed Plus on YouTube & Global Player and start your free 7-day trial: https://www.youtube.com/@uptospeedshow/?sub_confirmation=1Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: [email protected] Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Yasmin StephensonHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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