Grand Pricks

The 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone delivered one of the most dramatic weekends of the Formula 1 season. Charles Leclerc ended his winless streak with Ferrari, a late Safety Car completely changed the podium battle between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, and Max Verstappen’s race ended with a late crash that left fans frustrated. With a Sprint, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix all producin...

The Austrian Grand Prix delivered exactly what we'd expect from the Red Bull Ring: controversy, drama, and plenty to talk about. The weekend kicked off with one of the most debated qualifying sessions of the season. A late incident involving Max Verstappen in Q3 sparked confusion over the yellow flag procedure, leaving fans questioning whether the FIA got it right. While George Russell completed h...

The Formula 1 circus heads to Barcelona for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and what a race weekend it was. History was made as Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari since joining the Scuderia in 2025, delivering a masterclass in strategy, tyre management, and racecraft to claim a memorable win. In this episode of Grand Pricks, we break down everything from the race weekend...

The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix delivered the chaos, controversy, and drama that Formula 1 fans rarely get around the streets of Monte Carlo. In this episode of Grand Pricks , we break down one of the most eventful Monaco Grands Prix in recent memory, featuring 15 FIA investigations and penalties, seven retirements, championship shake-ups, and plenty of off-track headlines. This week, we discuss: Kimi...

It's a race weekend break, which can only mean one thing: the first-ever Grand Pricks Formula 1 Spelling Bee! With Nav hosting and Issy and Reem battling it out, we're putting our F1 knowledge to the test with 20 spelling and pronunciation challenges based on common Formula 1 terminology. But this isn't just a quiz; every term comes with an explanation, making this the perfect episode for both new...

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix delivered chaos, heartbreak, and major championship drama. All eyes were on George Russell as he looked to repeat his Montreal victory, but disaster struck when the Mercedes driver suffered a shocking power unit failure while battling teammate Kimi Antonelli for the lead. The dramatic DNF not only cost Russell valuable points, but also sparked tense radio exchanges ins...

It’s another race week break, which means another chaotic episode of The Grand Pricks Culture Files.  In this episode, we break down the biggest and most controversial stories shaking up Formula 1 right now, including: Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring 24 Hours debut: Did Verstappen just deliver one of the most dominant endurance racing debuts ever, and what would it have meant if a late mechanical fai...

Formula 1 is officially back, and the 2026 Miami Grand Prix did not disappoint after a long and unexpected four-week break. Kimi Antonelli delivered a near-perfect weekend, securing his third consecutive Grand Prix victory from pole position, fending off strong competition from Lando Norris. Meanwhile, McLaren made a powerful return to form with a double podium finish and Lando Norris’s sprint win...

With the 2026 F1 season on pause, we’re back with another episode of The Grand Pricks Culture Files , and this time, we’re putting Formula 1 driver brands to the test. From drinks to snacks to some truly questionable collabs, we try a range of F1 driver products and give our completely unfiltered, honest reviews. In this episode, we taste and rate Lewis Hamilton’s non-alcoholic tequila Almave, Val...

Why are Formula 1 drivers seen as some of the hottest athletes in sport, and why has that always been part of the business of F1? With glossy hair, gym physiques, and the global obsession with drivers like Charles Leclerc, fan attraction has become a huge part of modern Formula 1 culture. But this trend didn’t start with social media or  Drive to Survive. In this episode of The Grand Pricks Cultur...

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix may be off the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, but Grand Pricks isn’t going anywhere. We’re back with another Culture Files episode, this time taking a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of F1 fandoms. From viral TikTok edits and stan culture to Wattpad fanfiction and driver “ships,” we explore the creative, chaotic, and often hilarious side of the Formula 1...

Formula 1 heads to Suzuka for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, and this race delivered everything: record-breaking moments, a McLaren comeback, and growing safety concerns that have fans talking. Teen sensation Kimi Antonelli continues his incredible start to the season with back-to-back wins for Mercedes, becoming the youngest driver in Formula 1 history to lead the Drivers’ Championship. His teamma...

Nepotism in Formula 1 is one of the sport’s biggest talking points, but how much do family connections really impact who makes it onto the F1 grid? In this episode of The Grand Pricks Culture Files , we unpack the rise of “nepo babies” in F1 and what it means for the sport. We break down two of the most talked-about examples: Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll. Both come from powerful F1 families, bu...

The F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix delivered chaos, comebacks, and a historic first win. In this episode of Grand Pricks , we break down Kimi Antonelli’s incredible drive to his maiden Formula 1 victory after a messy sprint weekend, and what it means for Mercedes’ future. Plus, Lewis Hamilton secures his first podium for Ferrari, a huge, emotional moment against his former team. We also get into: Geor...

The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway , and the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne delivered drama from the very first race of the year. Mercedes dominated the opening round of F1 2026 , with George Russell taking pole position and converting it into a race victory, while rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli secured P2 to complete a commanding Mercedes 1-2 finish . Ferrari look...

Netflix’s Drive to Survive Season 8 is finally here, and we binged all eight episodes so you don’t have to. In this Grand Pricks deep dive, we break down the biggest storylines from the 2025 Formula 1 season as portrayed on Netflix, including the most dramatic moments, the weirdest edits, and the storylines that didn’t quite land. We unpack the long-awaited perspectives from Jack Doohan and Liam L...

2025 was the year McLaren completed its return to Formula 1 dominance. Back-to-back Constructors’ Championships. A first Drivers’ World Championship since 2008. And a title fight decided by just two points. In this episode, we break down how Lando Norris secured his maiden F1 World Championship and why his fiercest competition didn’t come from another team, but from inside the garage. Oscar Piastr...

The countdown to the 2026 Formula 1 season is officially on, and the sport is on the brink of one of the biggest changes in its modern history. With the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne just around the corner, this episode of Grand Pricks breaks down the F1 2026 regulation changes in a clear, beginner-friendly way that works whether you’re a long-time fan or someone trying to get into Formula 1...

The Mercedes Formula One Team entered the 2025 Formula 1 season under immense pressure. Still struggling to master the ground-effect regulations introduced in 2022, the team faced a defining transition year. For the first time in over a decade, Mercedes lined up without seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who made his high-profile move to Scuderia Ferrari, leaving a leadership vacuum at Brac...

Red Bull Racing has long been known in Formula 1 for its ruthlessness, aggressive decision-making, and win-at-all-costs mentality, the very traits that built one of the sport’s most dominant eras. With Max Verstappen securing four consecutive Drivers’ Championships by 2024 and the team claiming back-to-back Constructors’ titles in 2022 and 2023, Red Bull defined modern F1 dominance. But somewhere...

Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton. Two of the biggest names in Formula 1 history. One partnership that was supposed to change everything. When Lewis Hamilton made the shock move to Ferrari for the 2025 season, it felt like destiny, a seven-time world champion joining the most iconic team in F1. A legacy move. A title-winning dream. But instead of glory, Ferrari’s 2025 season unravelled into chaos. Hamilton...

Williams Racing is one of Formula 1’s most historic teams. Competing in the sport since 1978, the team has secured nine Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships, earning its place as one of F1’s true legacy outfits. But the road since those glory days has been far from easy. Years of financial instability and on-track struggles culminated in 2020, when the Williams family sold...

Racing Bulls has always been known as Red Bull Racing’s sister team, a junior outfit designed to develop young talent and prepare future Formula 1 champions like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. But under new leadership, that identity is starting to shift. In this episode of Grand Pricks, we unpack Racing Bulls’ transformation across the 2024 and 2025 Formula 1 seasons. After a difficult 2024...

Aston Martin is one of Formula One’s most ambitious teams, but ambition alone doesn’t win championships. Owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin returned to the F1 grid in 2021 with bold long-term goals of becoming a championship-winning team. Early signs of promise came in 2023, when two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso delivered eight podium finishes, marking the team’s mo...

Haas F1 Team, the first American-owned Formula 1 outfit in decades, has experienced a turbulent journey since its debut in 2016, marked by sharp highs, painful lows, and constant reinvention. Now, the team finds itself in a very different position. After finishing P7 in the Constructors’ Championship in 2024 and P8 in 2025, Haas has emerged as a genuine midfield contender, setting a strong competi...