Formula Fools

Lando Norris is officially on top of the world — and the championship! In this week’s Formula Fools episode, David breaks down how Lando’s monster weekend in Mexico flipped the title race on its head, while Skin tries to work out what on earth happened at that wild start (“driving it like a shopping trolley”?!). We chat Oscar’s struggles, Max’s unlucky VSC, Lewis’ penalty drama, and an unbelievabl...

The Fools head stateside for the United States Grand Prix — and while the racing might’ve been flatter than Texas itself, Max Verstappen reminded everyone why he’s still the benchmark. David calls him “a guru” after another flawless weekend, but is the title race already over? Skin’s got questions about wide corners, double apexes, while David’s losing patience with cautious strategies and champio...

Tension is brewing in Papaya Land. After the Singapore GP, Lando’s aggressive move on Oscar had fans fuming and McLaren’s “no-contact” rule in tatters. David thinks Norris showed champion material — Skin’s not so sure. We break down the incident, the fallout, and why McLaren’s team management might just cost them Oscar in the long run. Plus, Skin’s hot takes on Mercedes’ redemption, Red Bull’s ran...

The streets of Azerbaijan turned into a game of “who can keep it out of the wall?” and Carlos Sainz showed everyone how it’s done. In this week’s Formula Fools , David and Skin break down Sainz’s podium heroics in the Williams, a Racing Bulls double points haul, and a McLaren weekend to forget — yes, Oscar, we’re looking at you. Skin’s hot takes dive into the wild qualifying session, why wind sudd...

The ground-effect era is on its last lap, and Formula 1 is about to hit the reset button. In 2026, the sport is getting smaller, lighter cars, radical new active aerodynamics, and power units that are 50% battery, 50% engine. Oh, and don’t forget sustainable fuel, an overtaking boost button, and some safety upgrades that could change how crashes are handled. In this episode, the Fools break down t...

The Italian Grand Prix gave us drama from the start to the finish, with McLaren’s call to swap Lando and Oscar stealing the spotlight. Was the team protecting their star, or just undoing a botched pit stop? We dive into why Piastri looked so aggressive, why everyone thinks turn 1 is the place to send it, and how Max somehow went from giving up places to cruising to a huge victory. Plus, we ask the...

The Dutch GP had it all – Oscar Piastri pulls off his first career Grand Slam, while poor Lando’s hopes literally go up in smoke. Max Verstappen reminds us why he’s ridiculous with a daring overtake on the limit, and Ferrari… well, Ferrari did Ferrari things again. We also dive into Alex Albon’s miracle drive, Isack Hadjar’s podium-worthy grit, and Skin’s confusion over missing wheels, pit light b...

It was a Hungarian Grand Prix full of head-scratchers and hot takes — from Leclerc’s shock pole to his mysterious chassis collapse, to McLaren’s strategy masterclass (or was it sabotage?) that left Oscar fans fuming. David breaks down how Ferrari managed to undo a front-row start, Hamilton’s bizarre post-quali comments, and whether Red Bull are in real trouble. Meanwhile, Skin’s asking all the big...

Buckle up for a drenched and dramatic Belgian Grand Prix as David breaks down a wet and wild weekend at Spa — where Lewis Hamilton rose from the pit lane to deliver a race-day clinic. Oscar Piastri nailed his restart, Alex Albon turned defence into an art form, and Ferrari somehow got a strategy right (yes, really). Meanwhile, Lando Norris had another weekend to forget, with costly errors and coac...

This week, the unthinkable finally happened: Nico Hülkenberg stood on a Formula 1 podium… and the entire motorsport world wept with joy. In his 239th race, starting from P19, the Hulk pulled off a strategic masterclass to secure P3 at Silverstone and we break down every glorious detail. Elsewhere, Lando Norris won in front of the home crowd (with a little help from the stewards), Oscar got hit wit...

This week, David and Skin break down a blockbuster Austrian Grand Prix that saw McLaren deliver a dominant 1-2 finish – and maybe Lando’s best race of the year. From Norris securing the biggest pole gap of the season to Piastri’s slick move on Leclerc, it was a weekend that underlined the papaya resurgence. We unpack how Liam Lawson embarrassed the Red Bulls on their home turf, why Ferrari looked...

The Canadian Grand Prix delivered chaos, class, and a clash of the McLaren titans. David breaks down that Lap 67 moment, was it Oscar’s elite defending or Lando’s missed chance that caused the collision? Skin brings the heat with hot takes on McLaren’s strategy gamble: was “let them race” worth the points lost? Plus: – George Russell’s flawless win – Kimi’s maiden podium (and is he actually that g...

This week, the Fools dive headfirst into the chaos that was the Spanish Grand Prix. David tries to make sense of Red Bull’s questionable strategy calls and Max’s bump-and-run on George, while Skin grapples with gravel traps, invisible blue flags. There’s love for Oscar, confusion over dirty air vs. tow, and a suspicious amount of praise for Hulk. Oh, and Hamilton’s Ferrari? Let’s just say… it’s no...

David and Skin tackle one of the biggest head-scratchers in motorsport: how to fix the Monaco Grand Prix. From wider cars and narrow track sections to crazy pit stop rules and unpredictable weather, we break down what’s holding back overtaking and why fans still flock to the iconic streets of Monte Carlo. Could tweaking the layout or shrinking the cars bring back the magic? Or should we just embra...

David and Skin tackle the chaos of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix – a race that left fans scratching their heads and drivers muttering on the radio. From Red Bull’s clever strategy plays to Williams’ puzzling tactics, and Mercedes’ textbook meltdown, we dissect the weirdest Monaco we’ve seen. Skin brings his signature “hot takes” on Bearman’s Red Flag penalty from Free Practice, while David rants abou...

Imola delivered chaos, comebacks, and possibly the best Williams performance in years. David raves about Max Verstappen’s first-lap wizardry and Ferrari’s late-race fire, while Skin wonders if Aston Martin stole Ferrari’s mojo in Quali. The boys unpack Piastri’s passive defense, Lando’s growing moans, and whether Alex Albon was robbed in that Leclerc clash. Also… has the Williams P6 bet suddenly b...

Miami brought the heat, both on track and in the garages. This week, David and Skin break down a chaotic weekend full of Ferrari strategy blunders , Williams drama , and a textbook Piastri performance . They dig into Lawson’s increasingly erratic driving, Albon’s standout weekend that went unrewarded, and another case of Red Bull pit lane madness. Skin tries to untangle the ever-confusing overtaki...

Oscar Piastri is officially world champion material ! In this week’s Formula Fools , David breaks down Oscar’s historic win at the Saudi GP, including that insane overtake on Lewis Hamilton and what it means for the title race. Meanwhile, Skin backs Max (kinda?) in the Turn 1 drama and wonders if sneaky DRS tactics are taking over the grid. We also dive into Alonso getting muscled off, Williams’ G...

It’s our Bahrain GP reaction episode — and things got spicy under the desert lights 🌴🔥 David and Skin dive into: Norris’s jumpy start and even jumpier emotions Whether McLaren’s golden boy has the grit of a future World Champ Bearman’s barnstorming start and how Haas DOMINATED their strategy Hulkenberg’s disappearing qualifying time (and even more disappearing plank) The FIA’s endless mess ups,...

The Japanese Grand Prix delivered a masterclass from Max Verstappen — a god-tier quali lap, flawless tire management, and cool under pit pressure. But while Max soared, McLaren… well, napped. David vents about missed opportunities for Lando and Oscar, while Skin tries to figure out why everyone’s so hot for Max’s lap and what the hell an “upshift issue” even is. We cover spicy radio rants and whet...

You’ve heard commentators scream about DRS zones , but what actually is it? In this ep, David explains how Drag Reduction System works, why it matters in F1, and when it can (and can’t ) be used. From sneaky overtakes to sketchy disqualifications, we cover the rules, the tech, and the strategy behind one of modern F1’s biggest game changers. Plus, Skin gets stuck into the weird DRS drama from past...

Ever wondered how an F1 driver can go from podium celebrations to a brutal disqualification ? After Ferrari’s post-race DQ drama in China , David and Skin break down the most common reasons cars get disqualified , from worn-out skid blocks to fuel fiascos. Plus, we revisit four of the most controversial DQs in F1 history , including Senna vs. Prost at Suzuka, Schumacher’s Spa heartbreak, and James...

The Chinese Grand Prix had strategy chaos, shock disqualifications, and a rising star in Ollie Bearman . David and Skin break down Ferrari’s latest blunder, why the Racing Bulls looked fast until they didn’t , and how Williams is (technically) ahead of Ferrari in the championship. Plus, we dive into Lando’s brake issue, the brutal rookie discourse, and why a two-stop strategy wasn’t actually quick...

David, Skin, and Leigh take you inside their Melbourne Grand Prix experience —from exclusive paddock tours to last-minute jacket purchases in classic Melbourne weather. David shares his Quad Lock, Toyota, and Aus GP adventures , including a Williams garage visit and spotting Lewis, Charles, Ocon, Damon Hill, and more up close. Skin redeems himself after last year’s F1 misstep, and Leigh gives his...

Pre-season testing is done, and we’ve got some hot takes! Williams turned into absolute gurus , Red Bull had a few hiccups, and Haas might actually be slower than the bus tour … yikes. We break down the key takeaways, unexpected results, and why this season could be tighter than ever. Plus, if you’re heading to the Melbourne Grand Prix, the boys have got four essential tips to survive the weekend....