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We're back and fired up for the legendary Imola circuit as the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix roars into focus! This week, we're breaking down all the must-know news heading into race weekend—including the huge shakeup at Alpine as Franco Colapinto gets his shot, replacing Jack Doohan. Will the rookie rise to the occasion? We're also bringing the heat with our wildest predictions, talking team drama, a...

lpine F1 is giving "mid-season drama" a whole new meaning. The long-whispered rumor finally came true: Jack Doohan is out, and Franco Colapinto is in. But just when fans thought that was the big news—boom—Team Principal Oliver Oakes vanishes like Lance Stroll in Q1. His departure caught everyone off guard and has people wondering if Flavio Briatore (the italian Bond villain and mastermind behind C...

We're headed to the land of palm trees, fake marinas, and questionable track layouts — that's right, it's time for the Miami Grand Prix! 🇺🇸🌴 In this episode, we break down what to expect from this sprint weekend special , drop our race predictions (bold ones included), and react to the surprise Cadillac F1 launch event happening in Miami. Will the racing deliver, or is this just another overprice...

The streets of Jeddah delivered the drama, and we're here to break it all down. In this episode, we dive into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where Lando Norris lost his championship lead to none other than his own teammate. Max Verstappen once again proved why he's the king of damage control, dragging that Red Bull higher than it deserved. We talk about the Yuki-Gasly crash, Williams' surprising per...

We're heading to one of the fastest street circuits on the calendar—the Jeddah Corniche Circuit! With its stunning night backdrop and blistering speeds, this track never disappoints. In this episode, we break down the major storylines heading into the weekend: 🏎️ Will Ferrari's new floor finally give them the edge they've been chasing? 🔁 Can Lando Norris bounce back after last week's stumble and...

The 2025 Formula 1 season just delivered an absolute banger in Bahrain—and we're breaking it all down. In what might go down as the most exciting race of the year, Oscar Piastri put the grid on notice with a dominant performance, staking his claim as a real contender for the Drivers Championship. Meanwhile, Red Bull looks to be in complete disarray . Despite the mess, Max Verstappen pulled off ano...

We're back and FIRED UP for Round 4 of the Formula 1 season — the Bahrain Grand Prix ! It's the second race of the triple-header and the grid is heating up. In this episode of FORMULA: America , we're breaking down everything you need to know heading into the weekend: 🏎️ Team momentum swings 🔥 Driver drama & pressure points 🔮 Bold race predictions (yes, we're calling podiums) ⚔️ Who's got someth...

This week on Formula: America , we break down what might've been the most uneventful race of the season—yep, we're talking about the Japanese Grand Prix. With barely any overtakes and minimal action on track, the highlight might've just been a tense moment in the pits between Max and Lando. We also dive into how Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson are performing after their seat swap, plus Jack Doohan's...

🇯🇵🏎️ Suzuka is here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before lights out! This is Yuki Tsunoda's home race, but he's stepping into the big leagues—swapped into the Red Bull while Liam Lawson gets sent back to the Racing Bulls. Can Yuki handle the pressure, or is this move setting him up for failure? We debate it all! Plus, Red Bull and Haas are rocking 🔥 special liveries, and th...

Red Bull has done it again—after just two race weekends, Liam Lawson is out, and Yuki Tsunoda is in. But is this the right move? With a long history of drivers struggling in that second Red Bull seat, we dive into whether this is a golden opportunity for Yuki or if he's the next victim of the team's ruthless driver decisions. Is Red Bull setting him up for success, or is this just another chapter...

In this episode of Formula: America , we break down all the highs and lows from an action-packed Chinese Grand Prix weekend! 🔥 Topics We Dive Into: Lewis Hamilton gets his first win in red… even if it was just a sprint. Does this signal more to come, or was it just a flash in the pan? Ferrari's disaster class in the Grand Prix—what went wrong, and how did both drivers end up nowhere near the podi...

The Chinese Grand Prix is back, and with it comes a whole new set of challenges! In this episode, we break down the added jeopardy of a fresh track surface, brand-new tires, and rookie drivers looking to make their mark. Who will adapt the fastest, and who could struggle? We also dive into our race predictions and check in on our fantasy F1 teams. Tune in for all the analysis, bold takes, and a fe...

The 2025 Australian Grand Prix had everything —rain, wrecks, and radio messages that made us question reality. In this episode, we dive into the madness that unfolded in Melbourne, including: 🌧️ Mother Nature adding chaos with a perfectly timed downpour 💥 Rookie carnage—how many made it to the checkered flag? (Spoiler: not many) 🏎️ McLaren's absolute dominance—are they the top dogs? 📻 Ferrari's...

The Formula 1 season is FINALLY HERE!!! In this episode we're diving into everything you need to know ahead of the Australian Grand Prix! In this episode, we break down what to expect in Melbourne, give our race predictions, and talk about the latest F1 news. Plus, we introduce our brand-new F1 Fantasy league —think you can outscore us? Join now using league code P5BMHQJTR09 and put your picks to...

The dust has settled in Bahrain, and after three days of testing, we've got some spicy takeaways. Who's looking like a championship contender? Who's sandbagging? And who's already praying for upgrades? We're breaking down the winners, losers, and WTF moments from preseason testing. Follow us on Instagram @Formula_America for more F1 chaos, and subscribe to Formula: America  YouTube to see our beau...

Max Verstappen has had enough—he's threatening to boycott future F1 launch events if they're held in the UK. Is he serious, or just throwing a Red Bull-fueled tantrum? We break it down. Then, Monaco is shaking things up with new pit stop regulations. Will it make the race better or is it another overstep by F1 and the FiA? And F1 has gotten rid of the fastest lap point. Is this another step toward...

F1 75 Live at The O2 is in the books, and we're breaking down everything you need to know! From Lewis Hamilton's first public Ferrari appearance to every new team livery, we're giving our unfiltered thoughts on which designs are 🔥 and which ones totally missed the mark. Plus, we discuss what these liveries might tell us about each team's 2025 season—who's making big moves, and who's just changing...

Here it is...our 2025 season predictions! Who do we think will be the biggest winners, and losers, of the upcoming 2025 F1 season? Will there be any surprises? Who will be the most improved, AND MORE!

In this episode we rate the team driver pairings. With 80% of the drivers working with a new teammate there's bound to be some drama. Find out who we think will play nice, and who which teams will experience some sibling rivalry!

In this episode we dive into the potential fallout for Charles Leclerc with Lewis Hamilton coming to Ferrari. Also, has the FiA overstepped with their new directive on foul language??   Follow the show: IG @formula_america YouTube@ Formula America Podcast

Just when we thought we were safe, F1 turns up the sillyness!  What does Colapintos return mean for Jack Doohan, why has Mike Krack been replaced as team principal at Aston Martin, why is Red Bull losing so many sponsors, and is that Nyck de Vries back in an F1 car?????   Follow us on our socials IG @formula_america YouTube @formula america podcast

We're back to kickoff our 2025 season! In this episode we discuss the 6 fresh faces on the F1 grid! Find out about the rookies, and how we think they will stack up against each other!   Follow us on socials: ig @formula_america YT @ formula america podcast

In this episode we discuss the future of Red Bull and the impact to their brand given the news that Checo is being replaced with Liam Lawson for 2025. Also, with Yuki being passed over, what does this mean for his future within the Red Bull organization??    Follow us on IG @formula_america

In this episode we look back to the 2024 F1 season, review our pre season predictions, and rate our 2024 Heroes and Zeros. 

The 2024 F1 season has come to an end! Join us as we discuss the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. This race had a little bit of everything. From a very eventful lap 1 which left Lando as the sole representative in McLarens bid to retain 1st place in the Constructors championship, to an amazing recovery drive by future teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. This race was bitter sweet as we say goodbye to...