Up To Speed

Why Max Verstappen chose to stay at Red Bull

Max Verstappen is staying in F1... for now! DC & Will bring you an emergency show reacting to the big news that Max has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.So, why Red Bull given their recent form? What does this new contract actually mean? How will George Russell and the other drivers be feeling? And is that the end of silly season?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: uptospeed@global.comExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Jack DavySocial Media Producer: Jasmine WissartHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Bigger shock if Kimi Antonelli keeps winning or George Russell keeps losing after summer break?

We're answering your questions ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix! From race predictions to our favourite Zandvoort memories (expect fire and the police!)So, how surprised would we be if Kimi Antonelli kept this amazing form up till the end of the season? Who can take him on in the World Championship fight? And what can we expect from Aston's engine upgrades?We recorded before the news about Isack Hadjar missing the race but don't worry we will get into that in detail next week!Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: uptospeed@global.comExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel AihieeSocial Media Producer: Jasmine WissartHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Have Cadillac been too cut-throat firing their boss?

It's time for the second half of the season! DC, Naomi & Will are back together to discuss the big news of the summer break... and no we don't mean Max going on holiday with Toto! New team Cadillac suddenly sacked their Team Principal Graeme Lowdon after just 11 races, replaced immediately by Marcin Budkowski.So, was it too harsh? As a new team what were they expecting? Is Budkowski the right man for the job?And later, as we gear up for the last ever Dutch Grand Prix, will Max Verstappen be pissed off he won't have a home race any more?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: uptospeed@global.comExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind BadewalJunior Video Editor: Eliza NogueiraSocial Media Producer: Jasmine WissartHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

“F*** OFF!” Is Guenther Steiner coming back to F1?

Our special guest today is Guenther Steiner - the man who swore his way to Drive To Survive fame as Haas Team Principal (a team he set up)! DC is reunited with his old friend and they don’t hold back.So, when’s he coming back to F1? Does he think Max Verstappen should leave Red Bull? And who’s the best driver he’s ever worked with?Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: uptospeed@global.comExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind BadewalJunior Video Editor: Eliza NogueiraSocial Media Producer: Jasmine WissartHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

DC & Mika Hakkinen reunited! Do McLaren's most iconic duo think Max Verstappen should move?

DC is reunited with Mika Hakkinen, his fiercest rival and McLaren teammate for 6 seasons! Turns out DC & Mika are still arguing over whose fault those crashes were!The two-time World Champion is the only driver Michael Schumacher ever feared. Mika shares stories of his battles with Schumacher, his catastrophic crash in 1995 and F1’s greatest ever overtake.And as someone who knows a thing or two about good McLaren partnerships - does he think Max Verstappen should move there?Buy tickets for DC & Mika’s UK tour in September here: https://www.fane.co.uk/david-mikaSocials & YouTube: @uptospeedshowEmail: uptospeed@global.comExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Content Producer: Arvind BadewalJunior Video Editor: Eliza NogueiraSocial Media Producer: Jasmine WissartHead of Video for Podcasts: Samson FalodunProduction Coordinator: Sophie AngusHead of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo BrockDirector of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells