Up To Speed
Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 presenter and content creator Jolie Sharpe. Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track. It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing. They’ll react to the weekend's race dra...
Was Lewis Hamilton done dirty with Spa penalty after George Russell crash?
DC and Naomi react to a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix with George Russell crashing out first lap, controversial penalty decisions for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and Kimi Antonelli winning for the sixth time this season.
Was it unfair to give Hamilton a penalty for crashing into Russell? How did Leclerc get away with that move on Oscar Piastri? Does Russell need to accept some blame for his car issues? And how did Kimi bounce back from three races without a win?
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Can Kimi Antonelli bring the fight back to Ferrari in Spa?
It’s time for Spa! Can world championship leader Kimi Antonelli bounce back from reliability issues to stop this Ferrari fever? Surely Max Verstappen’s rear wing won’t fail him for a third time?! And is this the last race from hell for Aston Martin?
Plus, DC, Will and Naomi relive the greatest moments on this legendary “rollercoaster” circuit, like DC’s win in 1999 and his famous fight with Michael Schumacher in ’98 after a mass pile up. Why is this many drivers’ favourite circuit? And could iconic corners like “Eau Rouge” look very different with this year’s new rules?
LIVE from Goodwood: Can Williams convince Carlos Sainz to stay?
Naomi is live with Williams Team Principal, James Vowels, and 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, from the Goodwood Festival of Speed - one of the biggest motorsport festivals in the world!
Can Williams keep Carlos Sainz on board after a tough start to the season? How would James handle the Max Verstappen situation? And what's the secret to a great partnership between driver and Team Principle?
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Why were we robbed of an all-time great British Grand Prix?
Will spills the beans on his "big announcement" tweet that sent the F1 world reeling. And we got so many questions after Silverstone, DC & Will sit down to answer the most controversial ones.
Why didn't we get one final lap of racing? What needs to change to stop that happening again? Was Lewis Hamilton's false start penalty fair? And did Kimi Antonelli's penalty lack common sense?
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<...Was Charles Leclerc gifted the British Grand Prix win after late drama?
At Silverstone, DC, Naomi and Jolie meet at DC's motorhome after a dramatic end to the British Grand Prix!
Did Charles Leclerc deserve the win? Could Lewis Hamilton have given the home crowd more to cheer about? How did it all end in disaster for Kimi Antonelli? And what was going on with the late safety car?
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Can a British 18-year-old with no drivers licence win Silverstone? - Arvid Lindblad Exclusive
British teenager Arvid Lindblad joins us in the studio for a special interview ahead of his first British Grand Prix.
How is the Racing Bulls driver feeling ahead of his first home race? What does DC remember about his Silverstone debut? And how has Lindblad not passed his driving test yet?!
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Zak Brown: Max Verstappen to McLaren? Silverstone comeback for Lando Norris?
McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, joins Will for a bonus interview for Silverstone week!
Do McLaren want to sign Max Verstappen? Can reigning world champion Lando Norris win his home race this weekend? And how did Zak take McLaren from the back of the grid to World Champions in just two years?
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Did George Russell slam Verstappen exit route shut in Austria?
Will & DC reflect on George Russell's statement win in Austria and what it means as attention turns to Silverstone & the British GP!
Did George get lucky - should he have been on pole after a controversial qualifying lap - and how he navigated his lights-out-to-flag win.
After their masterclass in Barcelona, did Ferrari get it wrong or did Lewis Hamilton's "bogey track" strike again and does Max Verstappen still hold the masterkey to this summer's driver shake-up?
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<...Inside Red Bull dynasty & Why we should take Verstappen exit talk seriously? | Calum Nicholas
Will Buxton is joined by special guest and former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas as Max Verstappen & Co. head to Austria this weekend for their home race...
What was it really like inside the Red Bull dynasty? How does an f1 garage handle the pressure, how have new regulations impacted the teams behind the scenes and why you write off Lewis Hamilton's chances of an 8th World Title.
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Is Carlos Sainz right about F1 & Why Mercedes backed down over Monaco?
Would Carlos Sainz' wild vision for a new-look F1 - where drivers get two races in each car over a season - create a true Drivers Championship? Why did Mercedes really withdraw their right of review after Monaco? When a drivers complains about 'power' over the radio what can his team actually do for him? And as Ferrari prepare to bring major upgrades to this weekend's Austrian GP - are ADUO's good for the sport and have the Scuderia been hiding their power?
After Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes unbeaten streak last time out, Naomi & Jolie answer more...
Is Ferrari still Charles Leclerc's team?
Naomi, DC & Jolie take your questions following all the drama that unfolded at the Barcelona GP! What's happened to Charles Leclerc and how is it linked to Lewis Hamilton's revival at Ferrari? How will Championship leader Kimi Antonelli react to the spectre of a seven-time World Champion chasing him rather than teammate George Russell?
Plus, how Liam Lawson has bounced back from Red Bull demotion, why Naomi thinks Aston Martin are the biggest underperformers of the season so far and what makes preparing for Le Mans unlike anything in sport!
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Why Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari fairytale is far from over & Is Mercedes' Achilles heel real?
Will, Naomi and DC are back, after Barcelona and a moment of geniune sporting history - as Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix in a Ferrari - and blew the race for the title wide open!
A statement win for arguably the greatest to ever do it - was Lewis' victory a triumph of skill or strategy? How nervous will Mercedes and Toto Wolff be feeling and Nico Hulkenberg's 'freak' retirement explained...
Plus, why FIA's U-Turn on Pierre Gasly's penalty in Monaco has 'opened a can of worms' and if George Russell is also...
Will Kimi Antonelli's winning-streak end in Barcelona & DC's plane crash to podium nightmare
We head straight from Monaco to the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix!
Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in 2000 DC survived a plane crash where the pilot and co-pilot tragically lost their lives. Just days later he got back in the race car and came second. He tells us that story.
And as we look ahead to this year's race - will the Barcelona circuit help George Russell end Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak? How will Max Verstappen and Lando Norris bounce back from last week's heartbreak? And after Monaco, does Kim Kardashian deserve all the heat...
How did Kimi Antonelli hold off Lewis Hamilton in Monaco chaos?
Who said the Monaco Grand Prix was boring! Kimi Antonelli wins his fifth race in a row to extend his world championship lead in a chaotic Grand Prix.
How did teenager Antonelli hold off seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, even with a late red flag? After heartbreak for Max Verstappen, home hero Charles Leclerc, reigning world champion Lando Norris, and George Russell, how do they bounce back? Will any of the many driver penalties be overturned? And is DC off to party with Kim Kardashian?
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<...The secret to winning the Monaco Grand Prix
What does it take to win the Monaco Grand Prix - the jewel in the F1 crown? Who better to ask than our very own two-time winner David Coulthard.
From wearing a Superman cape after getting Red Bull's first ever podium, to the best lap of his life - DC takes us inside the cockpit. And what's the word on the street about who'll come out on top this year? Are the rumblings around Ferrari true or will Kimi Antonelli shock us all once again?
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<...Can Kimi Antonelli keep his cool in Monaco?
It's Monaco Grand Prix week! The most historic, most glamorous... and possibly the most "boring" race of the year is here. Every driver wants to win it.
Today we're answering your questions! Can championship leader Kimi Antonelli keep his cool on the toughest street circuit? Does F1 need Gucci or does Gucci need F1 after the Alpine collaboration? And will the FIA President get away with trying to rule forever?
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A new era of Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen rivalry?
Lewis Hamilton fighting with Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix was the throwback we all wanted to see.
Is this a new, friendlier, chapter to the bitter rivalry from 2021? Is Lewis’ mum Carmen his lucky charm after a second podium in five races for Ferrari this season? Why has Lewis ditched the simulator?
And later, Will spills the beans on his chat with Lando Norris after that dramatic Indy 500.
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Will Mercedes civil war end in tears after epic Canada battle?
Our reaction to the epic battles at the Canadian Grand Prix!
Was it a fair fight between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell? Are they sure to crash if they continue like this? Did everyone love the throwback of Lewis Hamilton battling Max Verstappen? And how on earth did McLaren get lapped?!
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Q&A: What happens if George Russell doesn't win in Canada?
It’s the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend! So we’re answering all your questions…
Is this a must-win for George Russell after the early success of his teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli? Will Mercedes’ big upgrades push them further in front? And will any drivers crash into Canada's famous ‘Wall of Champions’?
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Is Max Verstappen the only F1 driver who would dare race Nurburgring 24hr mid-season?
The F1 world was gripped this weekend watching Max Verstappen come agonisingly close to winning the iconic 24 hour race in Nurburgring.
Did Max's daring overtakes at "The Green Hell" show why he's the best out there? How will he recover in time for the Canadian Grand Prix in a few days? Will other F1 drivers follow suit and should they be encouraged to?
And later we debate - what was the biggest scandal in F1 history? Was it Lewis Hamilton losing out to Max Verstappen at the 2021 finale? Or does the cheating in the 80s...
Is Oscar Piastri the heir to Max Verstappen’s Red Bull throne?
Oscar Piastri is reportedly being targeted by Red Bull as Max Verstappen's replacement if he leaves Formula One.
So is Oscar the best man to lead Red Bull into it's new era? Would a George Russell or Charles Leclerc be a better fit? And why leave the healthiest team on the grid for chaos?
Plus, we get excited about Max Verstappen racing in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this weekend and answer one of your questions!
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Should teams be paying for F1's engine mistakes?
We’re only four races in and F1 has now agreed to change the rules twice!
So will less electric power make racing better? Is this all to keep Max Verstappen happy? And should teams be shelling out even more money for FIA mistakes?
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Too soon for Toto Wolff to pick a favourite driver?
When your teenage driver keeps beating your pre-season favourite, what do you do?! Kimi Antonelli won his third Grand Prix in Miami ahead of teammate George Russell and it's thrown up a load of questions at Mercedes.
How is Toto Wolff going to manage the championship now? Should Kimi be treated as the team's number one driver? Could Max Verstappen come sniffing for Russell's seat if he doesn't start winning again?
And later... is the FIA President right to bring back the noisier V8 engines?
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Why can't Russell catch teenage teammate Antonelli?
Kimi Antonelli wins his third Grand Prix of the season in Miami! The McLarens, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, complete the podium in a thrilling race, where the lead changed five times.
How is teenager Antonelli still dominating his team mate and pre-season favourite George Russell? Have McLaren won the upgrade race or is Max Verstappen looking the most dangerous? And was the exciting racing a win for the new rules?
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Who can stop Mercedes in Miami?
Racing is back in Miami after the five week break! So we're answering all of your questions.
Who can catch Mercedes? Will Ferrari or McLaren bring the fight to the leaders? Who's bringing the best upgrades? Who will adapt quickest to the rule changes? Plus, we share some of our favourite memories of Miami - from historic firsts to A-listers.
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Alex Albon Exclusive: "The game has changed"
Today we're at Silverstone speaking to Williams driver Alex Albon.
Is he ready to bounce back in Miami? What's his relationship like with team mate Carlos Sainz? Can he be friends and rivals with the drivers he grew up with, like Lando Norris and George Russell? What does he make of the new rules and having to relearn everything?
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Mid-season, new rules... Has F1 listened?
The fans and drivers have spoken and F1 has listened. They’ve announced updates to the new rules ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
But what do the super technical updates actually mean? Should you need an engineering degree to understand your favourite sport? Will they take us back to "real racing"? Will it be safer for drivers after Ollie Bearman's 190mph crash? And are these tweaks enough to stop Max Verstappen leaving F1?
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Q&A: How much does it really cost to make it to F1?
Today is all about families in F1, after Ollie Bearman opened up to us about his family last week. We'll be answering all your questions!
Why is it always take your dad to work day in F1? How involved were DC and Naomi's parents in their racing careers? What about other famous racing dads like Michael Schumacher and Jos Verstappen? And is it more about money than talent nowadays?
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Ollie Bearman Exclusive: From failing his driving test to F1’s hottest new contender
Ollie Bearman - the most over-performing driver this season - joins us in studio to talk about his stellar start to the season with Haas and his 190mph crash which sparked a big safety debate.
So what's clicked this season? How has he handled the pressure so well? What safety changes does he want to see? Is taking Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari seat the endgame? Did he really fail his driving test?! And you won't believe the generous gift he bought his brother for Christmas!
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Is Max Verstappen off to McLaren with his race engineer?
Max Verstappen’s race engineer for the last 10 years, Gianpiero Lambiase, is joining McLaren from 2028! Is this a sign Max is leaving F1? Would Max join McLaren? Who would he swap with - Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri? And is the Red Bull brain drain a worry?
Plus, we share some exciting news about a big interview with Haas' Ollie Bearman coming out on Thursday!
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Will Lando Norris be a one-time world champion?
With all the excitement around Max Verstappen threatening to quit and Kimi Antonelli's success, we've barely mentioned the reigning world champions this season - McLaren and Lando Norris.
How will Lando and Oscar Piastri be feeling back in 5th and 6th place after not starting so many races? Is it normal for world champions to drop off after big regulation changes? Does Piastri's second-place finish in Japan change things? And what's the real reason behind Piastri's manager Mark Webber taking a step back?
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Kimi Antonelli: The next Senna?
With the sport on pause and Kimi Antonelli top of the leaderboard; Will, Naomi & DC explore some striking early-career parallels between the teenager and the legendary Ayrton Senna! But who is Senna's true heir in modern F1 and can anyone top DC's stories about what he was like to actually work with?
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Five weeks to fix F1?
As F1 enters its forced 'Spring Break', Will, Naomi & DC dive into the questions facing its governing body as both drivers & fans plead for big changes. Is the sport facing a safety crisis after Oliver Bearman's crash in Japan and was it inevitable? Are the new regulations turning life-long fans off the sport and is the five-week break enough time to save the season?
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<...Is Max Verstappen ready to quit?
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to ever lead a World Championship, Max Verstappen asks if "it's all worth it" and Ollie Bearman's crash sends shockwaves through the sport, the Japan GP had a bit of everything...
Jolie puts your questions to DC as F1 grinds to a halt for the next five weeks.
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Why would anyone want to be Aston Martin's new boss right now?
We're only a few races into the season and the F1 team bosses are already playing musical chairs! Our WhatsApp chat was popping off when F1's best ever car designer, Adrian Newey, stepped down as Aston Martin team principle, then Audi team principle Jonathan Wheatley suddenly left the team.
Would a man like Wheatley fit in at Aston Martin under Laurence Stroll? Why would anyone want to take that job with drivers complaining of nerve damage? And was Christian Horner ever an option or should we stop talking about him?
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Q&A: Is Japan made for Lewis Hamilton?
It's the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend so we're answering all your questions!
Will Oscar Piastri finally race? Does Japan suit Ferrari better than leaders Mercedes? Who will spring the biggest surprise? And... could Kim Kardashian make an appearance?
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<...Where's F1's back-up plan for Bahrain and Saudi?
Now the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are cancelled because of the war in the Middle East, we've been getting lots of questions: Why was there no back-up plan to replace the races? Who does the five-week break benefit? What will the drivers get up to?
Plus, we've all seen the viral photo of the Mercedes reunion on Toto Wolff's plane back from China, so DC lifts the curtain on F1's private jets. And Naomi breaks into song after a question from pop star Niall Horan.
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Did Kimi Antonelli just become a problem for George Russell?
Join us for our race reaction as Kimi Antonelli gets his first ever F1 victory! At 19 he’s the second youngest driver in history to win a Grand Prix. Is it gloves off now at Mercedes?
How about that wheel to wheel racing for the Ferraris in China - Lewis Hamilton with his first ever podium for the Reds. Was that a win for the new regulations?
And definitely a weekend to forget for last year’s top three drivers, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. How must they be feeling?
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Is Toto Wolff trying to stop Christian Horner's return to F1?
It's the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend! Could Max Verstappen be a sleeping giant after his qualifying crash in Australia, ready to take on Mercedes in China? Can McLaren overcome their engine beef with Mercedes? And will it be proper racing?
Plus, Toto Wolff might be trying to stop Christian Horner from returning to F1. And we explore the fitness regime of an F1 driver, thanks to a question from Gabby Logan, top sports broadcaster and host of The Sports Agents podcast.
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Mercedes dominate in Australia but did Ferrari mess up?
George Russell and Mercedes have come out on top in the new F1 era, winning the first race of the season in Australia.
Ferrari are hot on their heels and we might have seen a glimpse of the Lewis Hamilton of old, but did they mess up their strategy? With this new electrical power, was it really racing or more like a computer game? And how will Oscar Piastri deal with the heartbreak of crashing out before his home race began?
Join us as we react to the Australian Grand Prix, and while you're at...
