F1 True North

Is the new F1 Movie any good? This week on F1 True North , Walker and Drew give their spoiler-free reaction to the brand-new F1 Movie starring Brad Pitt , breaking down what worked, what flopped, and how it compares to real racing. Then, we dive into the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix — one of the most exciting races of the season so far! We cover the epic battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris ,...

George Russell takes a stunning win at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, but the race was anything but straightforward. In this episode of F1 True North , we dive into: Russell’s redemption drive and what it means for Mercedes Verstappen’s controversial move under the safety car McLaren’s meltdown as Norris and Piastri crash (again) Kimi Antonelli’s breakout podium Hamilton’s heartbreaking groundhog i...

Jack Doohan OUT, Franco Colapinto IN — and Alpine is officially chaos on wheels. In this week’s episode of F1 True North, we break down the shocking F2 driver swap, why Ferrari looked like a disaster again in Miami, and how McLaren might just have the strongest driver pairing on the grid. We’re diving deep into: 💥 Jack Doohan's brutal mid-season replacement by Franco Colapinto 🔴 Ferrari’s ne...

Oscar Piastri is officially leading the F1 2025 Drivers’ Championship after a dominant performance in Saudi Arabia—can Verstappen fight back in Miami? In this episode of F1 True North , we break down the biggest headlines from the past week in Formula 1, including Ferrari’s bold white livery reveal, Aston Martin’s aggressive strategy overhaul, and GM’s official entry as an F1 engine supplier for 2...

Was Max Verstappen’s penalty in Saudi Arabia truly justified — or is Formula 1 heading down a slippery slope of overregulation? In this episode of F1 True North , Drew, Walker, and Ed dig into the drama from the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, including: 🏁 Max Verstappen’s 5-second penalty – fair racing call or FIA overreach? 🎙️ Team radio manipulation – how a cut-up clip sparked a social media fi...

In this episode of F1 True North , Walker, and Tomas break down all the major storylines from the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix — from Piastri’s flawless performance to Red Bull’s rough weekend. We also dive into: 🔥 Piastri’s coming-of-age moment: Is he McLaren’s title hope? 🟥 Verstappen finishes P6 — is his Red Bull future in question? 🛑 Late safety car drama — did it spice things up or fall flat?...

Max Verstappen proves he’s still the king of Suzuka with a commanding win at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix , but is Formula 1 facing a racing problem ? In this episode of F1 True North , Drew, Walker, and Tomas break down all the major talking points from Suzuka — from Red Bull’s bounce back to McLaren’s double podium and Oscar Piastri’s bold call to challenge Max. We also dive into: The shocking l...

The Chinese Grand Prix delivered shock after shock! Oscar Piastri dominated for McLaren, Ferrari faced a devastating double disqualification, and now rumors are swirling—has Yuki Tsunoda really taken Liam Lawson’s Red Bull seat for the Japanese Grand Prix?! We break down all the latest F1 drama, including: 🏆 Piastri’s flawless drive to victory 🚨 Ferrari’s heartbreak—Hamilton and Leclerc disquali...

Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated Ferrari debut didn’t go as planned at the Australian Grand Prix. After struggling with pace, strategy missteps, and wet-weather challenges, is this just growing pains or a sign of trouble ahead? Meanwhile, McLaren executed a near-perfect race to take victory, and Max Verstappen proved Red Bull is still a force—even without the fastest car. Topics We Cover in Thi...

Netflix’s Drive to Survive is under fire again for twisting reality in its latest season! From fabricating Max Verstappen’s Miami GP reaction to rewriting history at the Belgian GP, is DTS damaging F1’s credibility? 🤔 In this episode of F1 True North , we uncover: 🚨 How DTS faked Verstappen’s reaction to Lando Norris’ first F1 win 🔥 The Belgian GP controversy—why they erased George Russell’s di...

Pre-season testing is here, but does it really matter? This week on F1 True North, we break down all the biggest takeaways from Bahrain, including whether teams are sandbagging or if the early trends are real. McLaren looks fast—are they the early front-runners? Meanwhile, Red Bull and Aston Martin aren’t meeting expectations, raising questions about their performance. We also discuss the rookies...

The boys are back! This week on F1 True North , we break down the biggest news in Formula 1 so far in 2025—the new liveries! We go team by team , analyzing the best and worst designs , ranking our favorites, and calling out the biggest disappointments. Did any team surprise us ? Who flopped the hardest ? But that’s not all! With F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain just around the corner, we also dive...

Is Max Verstappen really considering a shocking move to Aston Martin? We break down the latest rumors and what a potential move would mean for Red Bull, Aston, and the rest of the grid. Plus, with fresh talent entering Formula 1, we debate which rookies need to prove themselves fast before they get the boot. And what about Max’s new teammate? Will Liam Lawson suffer the same fate as so many before...

F1TrueNorth is BACK for Season 3, and we’ve got a stacked lineup to kick things off! This week, we’re diving deep into the fresh faces hitting the grid in 2025. Who’s got the talent to shine, and who might struggle under the pressure? We break down:The rookies making their F1 debut—who are they, and what makes them exciting?- Which teams have taken the biggest risks with their driver lineup?- Can...

It’s the final episode of the 2024 season, and F1 True North is getting into everything you need to know about the massive 2025 rule changes that could shake up Formula 1. From the controversial DRS nerf to the new heat hazard declaration and McLaren’s DRS “trick” fallout, we break it all down with our signature sarcasm and hot takes. 2025 Heat Hazard Rule: Will mandatory cooling systems and added...

It’s the season finale, and we’re unpacking all the drama from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! McLaren finally ended their 15-year drought and clinched the Constructors’ Championship – proving you don’t need to be a works team to win. With some mid-season upgrades, a little Mercedes magic, and Andreas Stella leading the charge, they left Ferrari and Red Bull in their dust. Ferrari made a late push, but...

This week, we’ve got a guest who knows Yas Marina better than most F1 drivers—Robert Burgess, the newly crowned World Radical Champion from Radical Canada! Robert gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to conquer one of the most iconic circuits in motorsport. If you think the track’s tough during an F1 race, wait until you hear what he has to say about actually racing there! But we’re not jus...

This week on F1 True North, Ed kicks things off with a hilarious satirical monologue, admitting his “oracle” predictions for the 2024 season were way off. With Drew, Walker, and Tomas in the mix, we break down all the drama from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen clinched his fourth world championship with a P5 finish, but where does this title rank in his career? Meanwhile, Lando Norris’s t...

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is here, and it’s everything F1 fans hoped for: absurdly overpriced tickets, a track designed for Instagram rather than racing, and just enough glitz to distract from the chaos. Join Drew, Walker and Ed as they dive into everything you need to know about F1’s big Vegas gamble: Max Verstappen’s Title Decider : Can Lando Norris delay Max’s inevitable fourth championship win,...

In this week’s episode, Walker and Drew dive into the major shakeups rocking Formula 1. From Alpine’s surprising decision to switch to Mercedes engines to the exciting changes on the F1 calendar and the sport’s first-ever season launch event, they cover all the latest shifts as we head toward the final stretch of the season. 📌 This Week’s Hot Topics: Alpine’s Mercedes Engine Partnership : Will th...

In this week’s F1 True North Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most thrilling Brazilian Grands Prix in recent memory. Max Verstappen delivered a performance for the ages, carving through the field from P17 to take the win in challenging wet conditions, reasserting his dominance with a 62-point lead. Was this Verstappen’s greatest drive ever? We also break down Alpine’s surprise double podium,...

In this spicy episode of the F1 True North Podcast, we break down the Mexican Grand Prix, where Ferrari decided they’d finally remembered how to win back-to-back races! Carlos Sainz didn’t just win; he walked into Mexico like a matador with the crowd roaring behind him. Meanwhile, Lando Norris took P2, scrapping with Verstappen, who collected penalties like they were limited-edition trading cards....

In this episode of F1 True North, we break down Ferrari’s incredible performance at the recent Grand Prix, securing their first 1-2 finish in 18 years! 🏁 With Carlos Sainz delivering a strong weekend and Ferrari’s one-stop vs two-stop pit strategy paying off, we dive deep into what led to this historic result. We also analyze the intense showdown between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris—did Lando’...

This week on F1 True North, the boys dive into the thrilling final stretch of the 2024 F1 season, where sprint races could be the ultimate game-changer! With three of the last six races featuring sprints, we’re asking: will this tighten the title race, or help the leader extend their advantage? We break down how sprint races impact team strategies, driver performances, and whether they’ll shape th...

In this episode of the F1 True North Podcast, the boys dive deep into the career of Daniel Ricciardo in our Post-Mortem of the Honey Badger’s F1 journey. From his electric rise and fearless overtakes at Red Bull to the surprising Renault switch and his struggles with McLaren, we break down what went wrong and if the Renault move was the start of his downfall. We ask the tough questions: Was Riccia...