We’re back! This time at the British Grand Prix, and we’ve officially reached the halfway point of the 2025 F1 season. True to form, Silverstone delivered classic British weather: gloomy, rainy, and chaotic (we can confirm, Sunday had us drenched). But the tricky conditions also made for one of the most thrilling races of the year.

With five DNFs and a flurry of penalties, this race had us on the edge of our seats. We break down the drama, from Oscar Piastri’s costly 10-second penalty that snatched a win from his hands and wrecked Max Verstappen’s race, to the emotional high of Nico Hülkenberg finally stepping onto the podium for the first time in his 15-year, 239-race career.

Off-track, the drama was just as juicy: whispers of Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes if his break clause is triggered, speculation about Franco Colapinto’s future after stepping in for Jack Doohan at Alpine, and early talks about who might run for FIA president in December’s elections.

There’s a two-week break before Belgium, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with two deep-dive episodes dropping soon. Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned!

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The race weekend delivered high drama at the Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring. Things kicked off chaotically even before lights out, with Carlos Sainz forced to retire due to a technical issue on the formation lap. The chaos didn’t stop there: Alex Albon’s Williams suffered an early engine failure, and on the opening lap, rookie Kimi Antonelli collided with Max Verstappen, resulting in a double DNF that stunned the Red Bull fans at their home race.

But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Lando Norris bounced back in style after a disappointing DNF in Canada, where an on-track clash with teammate Oscar Piastri ended his race early. This time, Norris dominated, securing pole position and taking home a much-needed win.

Kick Sauber continued to impress, with both Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto finishing in the points, Bortoleto’s first points finish in Formula 1, marking a significant milestone in his debut season.

In this episode, we break down all the key moments from the race and also dive into the off-track tension: could Verstappen be eyeing an exit from Red Bull? Rumours swirl around a potential move to Mercedes, which could spell trouble for George Russell, whose contract remains unrenewed.

Tune in for all the on-track action and off-track drama, and don’t forget to subscribe! We’ll be back next week with full coverage of the much-anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

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Last week, Nav sparked a question during our Canadian GP recording: why does McLaren, a family-friendly brand, carry a Velo sponsorship when tobacco advertising is banned? That question kicked off this episode of Grand Pricks.

We dive into Formula 1’s commercial evolution, from its roots as a nationalistic sport fuelled by engineering pride, through the tobacco-fuelled sponsorship boom of the late 60s, to Bernie Ecclestone’s reign turning F1 into a global entertainment powerhouse. Was Ecclestone a visionary or just a power-hungry dictator?

We unpack the sport’s corporate growth in the 80s and 90s, the decline of tobacco sponsorships, and the rise of digital media, spotlighting Lewis Hamilton’s social influence challenging the old guard. We also look at how F1 is growing worldwide, dealing with environmental and money challenges, and how Liberty Media is trying to update the sport with streaming, social media, and big events, while trying to keep the spirit of racing alive.

We’ll be back next week with a new episode covering the Austrian Grand Prix so make sure to stay tuned!

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