Up To Speed

Mid-season report: Have new rules ruined F1? Was Kimi Antonelli the biggest shock?

As the teams head on summer break it’s time to look back at the season so far!What’s been the biggest shock? Who’s been the biggest let down? What was the cruelest moment? And is there any danger of Max Verstappen making a big announcement during the summer break?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

Can Lando Norris still win the World Championship?

Hungary did not disappoint! Lando Norris stormed to his first win since becoming world champion… slightly overshadowed by his teammate’s beef with Carlos Sainz.So can Lando still win the world championship, as Kimi Antonelli extended his lead out front? Was Oscar Piastri right to get so angry at Sainz? Was the issue with the blue flags (that tell lapped cars to get out the way) just an excuse? And was it unfair to give Lewis Hamilton another penalty for speeding in the pit lane by 0.1kph?!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

Why was George Russell's swearing rant censored?!

“What the f***!” George Russell didn’t hold back in Spa, but what can we expect in Budapest - the last race before the summer break??Why was Russell censored on race radio and can Toto Wolff turn things around in Hungary? Why are they hiding battery data from fans on TV? And after Ferrari was fined for Lewis Hamilton running over a mechanic - where does all that money go?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

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?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

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?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