Jack Doohan OUT, Franco Colapinto IN — and Alpine is officially chaos on wheels. In this week’s episode of F1 True North, we break down the shocking F2 driver swap, why Ferrari looked like a disaster again in Miami, and how McLaren might just have the strongest driver pairing on the grid.

We’re diving deep into:

• 💥 Jack Doohan's brutal mid-season replacement by Franco Colapinto

• 🔴 Ferrari’s never-ending strategy circus and Leclerc’s radio meltdowns

• 🧡 McLaren’s rise with TWO drivers delivering every single weekend

• 🫣 Alpine's leadership reshuffle (again) and Flavio Briatore’s comeback

• 🎙️ Why Oscar Piastri might be McLaren’s secret weapon — and is Lando finally in a winning car?

Whether you're team papaya, team pain (Ferrari fans, we see you), or just love the chaos, this episode is for you.

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Oscar Piastri is officially leading the F1 2025 Drivers’ Championship after a dominant performance in Saudi Arabia—can Verstappen fight back in Miami? In this episode of F1 True North, we break down the biggest headlines from the past week in Formula 1, including Ferrari’s bold white livery reveal, Aston Martin’s aggressive strategy overhaul, and GM’s official entry as an F1 engine supplier for 2029.

Plus, we preview everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, including sprint weekend schedule, hot storylines, tire strategies, and what the weather could mean for race day.

Whether you're team Piastri, team Max, or just here for the drama—don’t miss this high-octane episode of F1TN.

🎙️ Topics covered:

• Piastri vs. Verstappen: Is this the new title rivalry?

• Ferrari's white livery: Marketing stunt or competitive edge?

• Aston Martin’s 2026 plan and why Adrian Newey might be the missing piece

• FIA's profanity penalty rethink

• Full 2025 Miami GP Preview, Schedule & Predictions

🔎 Keywords: F1 Podcast, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen, Ferrari Livery, Miami GP 2025, Formula 1 News, Aston Martin F1, GM Cadillac F1, F1 Sprint Weekend, FIA News

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Was Max Verstappen’s penalty in Saudi Arabia truly justified — or is Formula 1 heading down a slippery slope of overregulation? In this episode of F1 True North, Drew, Walker, and Ed dig into the drama from the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, including:

• 🏁 Max Verstappen’s 5-second penalty – fair racing call or FIA overreach?

• 🎙️ Team radio manipulation – how a cut-up clip sparked a social media firestorm and raised questions about F1’s integrity.

• 🔴 Lewis Hamilton’s ongoing struggles at Ferrari – is it the car, the team… or has the seven-time champ lost his edge?

Plus:

• Oscar Piastri's rise to the top of the championship

• McLaren’s brilliant strategy game

• What it all means heading into the Miami Grand Prix

Join the Canadian voices of Formula 1 as we break it all down with a mix of hot takes, insight, and no-BS opinions.

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