Reading The Grid

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the drama on the Formula 1 grid. Kimi Antonelli took his ninth win of the season at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Charles Leclerc fought his way to second, and Max Verstappen settled for third. But while Antonelli inches closer to a historic championship, questions about Mercedes, George Russell's baffling 54-second deficit, and Red Bull's questio...

Max Verstappen finally conquers Singapore, but the Marina Bay weekend is anything but quiet. From a rain-soaked sprint and a McLaren teammate collision to Ferrari's latest strategy headache, we're breaking down all the biggest moments from the Singapore Grand Prix. Max takes his first Singapore win, Charles Leclerc grabs fastest lap, and Kimi Antonelli lands on the podium. Meanwhile, Lando Norris...

Formula 1 is back in Malaysia, and the Sepang comeback delivered chaos from start to finish. A rain delay, software failure, questionable tire calls and a wild opening lap set the stage for one of Lewis Hamilton’s best recovery drives of the season as he charged from P18 to the podium. Max Verstappen held on for his first win of 2026, while George Russell suffered a brutal power unit failure with...

Baku came to play. George Russell dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole to the checkered flag, but the race was anything but boring. Seven DNFs, a wild three-car crash, a comeback podium for Isack Hadjar, Oscar Piastri's painful collapse, and plenty of radio drama made this one of the most chaotic races of the 2026 F1 season. We break down Russell's perfect weekend, Verstappen's near-win,...

The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s Madring promised a brand new circuit and delivered plenty to talk about, even if the racing itself left a lot to be desired. Kimi Antonelli took his eighth win of the season after a perfectly timed VSC turned the race on its head, while Lando Norris saw victory slip away after starting from pole. Charles Leclerc led for nearly 40 laps but Ferrari’s stra...

Monza had it all: a 20-year-old Italian hero winning from P19, Ferrari heartbreak at the team’s home race, George Russell wondering what could have been, and enough pressure to make even the Tifosi nervous. Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the drives of the season, fighting from nineteenth to victory while Pierre Gasly shocked the paddock with pole. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s dream weekend unraveled almo...

The final Dutch Grand Prix went out with a bang. Lando Norris took back-to-back wins, Kimi Antonelli finished second, George Russell held onto third after Mercedes team orders, and Ferrari once again found a way to make life harder for both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. We break down the Norris comeback, Verstappen's home-race crash, Mercedes' controversial team orders, Ferrari's strategy di...

What does the next generation of Formula 1 fans actually look like? Meet Elizabeth, a high schooler who got hooked on F1 through Drive to Survive, social media edits and a love of fast cars. What started with watching clips and talking F1 with her friends turned into an actual trip to Silverstone with her mom, Jane, for the British Grand Prix. In this special mother-daughter episode of Reading the...

The Hungarian Grand Prix delivered far more drama than anyone expected. What started as a typical Hungaroring weekend quickly turned into a race full of penalties, strategy blunders, blue flag chaos, controversial steward decisions, and one heartbreaking retirement that could reshape the championship. This week we're breaking down Lando Norris' first win of the season, Oscar Piastri's nightmare ra...

Spa didn't deliver its usual rain-soaked chaos, but it gave us plenty to talk about. This week, we're breaking down Kimi Antonelli's commanding victory, Charles Leclerc's perfectly executed recovery to second, and the Red Bull strategy call that turned Isack Hadjar's weekend from the back of the grid into one of the drives of the season. We also unpack Lewis Hamilton's controversial penalty, Ferra...

Silverstone delivered one of the most dramatic weekends of the 2026 Formula 1 season, and we're breaking down everything that happened. Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its milestone 250th Formula 1 victory, Lewis Hamilton stood on the Silverstone podium for the 16th time, George Russell somehow fought his way to second after a chaotic race, and Kimi Antonelli went from Sprint winner and pole sitter t...

Austria gave us everything: rookie chaos in FP1, a rare Red Bull strategy blunder, a controversial pole position, Ferrari heartbreak, and enough paddock drama to fuel the entire summer break. This week on Reading the Grid, Erin and Inna break down George Russell's victory after his yellow-flag pole lap survived FIA scrutiny, Max Verstappen's eventful weekend that somehow still ended with Driver of...

After 31 races in red, it finally happened: Lewis Hamilton is a Ferrari race winner. This week on Reading the Grid, Erin gets her long-awaited moment as Hamilton delivers his first victory for Ferrari at Barcelona — on the very same circuit where Michael Schumacher claimed his first Ferrari win back in 1996. Was this the start of Ferrari's comeback era or simply the perfect storm of strategy, upgr...

Two race weekends. Two completely different circuits. One unforgettable stretch of Formula 1 chaos. In this episode of Reading the Grid , we break down everything from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and Monaco Grand Prix, where championship momentum shifted, tempers flared, and Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable rise. We dive into Antonelli's history-making Monaco victory, Lewis Hamilton's stro...

We're finally back with our Miami Grand Prix recap, and first, an apology to our listeners and especially to Inna for getting this episode out so late. Life has been incredibly busy at Reading the Grid, but we couldn't let one of the wildest race weekends of the season go by without breaking it all down. The Miami Grand Prix delivered everything Formula 1 fans could ask for: Sprint drama, penaltie...

Drive to Survive Season 8 has arrived, and Reading the Grid is breaking down all the biggest moments from Netflix’s latest Formula 1 season. From rookie growing pains and Red Bull’s internal chaos to George Russell unexpectedly stealing the show, we dive into what worked, what felt manufactured, and which storylines could shape the next phase of the F1 season. We also unpack the latest wave of sil...

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka delivered chaos, controversy, and one very timely Safety Car. In this episode of Reading the Grid , Erin and Inna break down a race that reshuffled the podium and sparked plenty of debate across the paddock. Kimi Antonelli took victory for Mercedes after a perfectly timed Safety Car turned the race on its head, while Oscar Piastri recovered to finish second a...

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix delivered one of the most unforgettable race weekends of the season—and we’re breaking it all down. From Kimi Antonelli making history as the youngest pole-sitter and race winner, to a dominant Mercedes 1–2 finish alongside George Russell, this race had everything: strategy, chaos, and major momentum shifts. We dive into: Antonelli’s record-breaking weekend and what it...

The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off with fireworks in Melbourne! George Russell leads a stunning Mercedes 1–2, while Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen battle it out in a thrilling opener. Rookie Arvid Lindblad makes his mark on the grid, adding to the excitement. We break down the biggest moments, standout drives, and how the new regulations are reshaping overtakes — then look ah...

The battle at the front of the grid gets the headlines—but in Formula 1, the back markers often deliver the biggest surprises. In this episode of Reading the Grid , we break down the 2026 F1 back marker teams and drivers , including Aston Martin, Audi, and the brand-new Cadillac entry. We dive into the storylines surrounding: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll leading Aston Martin’s ambitious rebuil...

The 2026 Formula 1 grid is taking shape — and the midfield might be the most chaotic battle on the grid. In this episode of Reading the Grid , Erin and Inna break down the Williams, Alpine, Racing Bulls, and Haas driver lineups heading into the new season. From Carlos Sainz joining Williams to the rising rookie talent of Arvid Lindblad , we’re diving into the stories, rivalries, and fun facts behi...

Formula 1 is back — and the 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years. In this episode of Reading the Grid , we’re breaking down every F1 team and driver , sharing our bold predictions , and highlighting who we think will contend for wins, podiums, and the championship this season. Whether you’re brand new to Formula 1 thanks to Drive to Survive or a longtime fan getting...

Formula 1 and IndyCar may look similar at first glance — but the differences run deep . From car design and race formats to driver salaries, safety, speed, and strategy, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about what truly separates Formula 1 from IndyCar . In this episode of Reading the Grid , Erin and Inna deliver the ultimate beginner-friendly and fan-approved guide to open-wheel ra...

Welcome back to Reading the Grid — your guide to Formula 1. Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into one of motorsport’s most iconic rivalries as we review Ford vs. Ferrari (2019), the racing drama that chronicles Ford’s all-out attempt to end Ferrari’s dominance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While the film isn’t Formula 1, its themes of rivalry, innovation, ego, and obsession hit especially close t...

It’s the Season 1 Finale of Reading the Grid — and we’re closing out the 2025 Formula 1 season the only way that feels right: with our Definitive Racing Superlatives (DRS) Awards . 🏆 From the best and worst races of the year to Driver of the Year , Most Improved , Rookie of the Year , and the moments that stole — or shattered — our hearts, we break down everything that defined one of the most cha...