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Gorgeous George Russell, brings it home in Canada. Kimi Antonelli, first Formula One podium. The Papaya Rules forgotten, and a little groundhog is just one of Ferrari's problems.

A controlled workman like performance by one Oscar Piastri, was overshadowed in Spain over the weekend by Mad Max Verstappen. Who was in a controversial clash with Gorgous George Russell. Mike and I also discuss Ferrari issues, and Nico Hulkenberg, Franco, Issac, and Lance Stroll. Tune in and write your comments down about the SpanishGP.

Lando Norris wins at Monaco! The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix tried a new rule, mandatory 2 pit stops for all the drivers. Did it work? Was the racing better or worse? What's going on with Fernando Alonso, who had another DNF, his 3rd of the season. Riccardo Adami, Lewis Hamilton's engineer seem like they are not a good match. Fans stepping over the line of proper behavior. And is Issack Hadjar...

Simply Lovely, how Max Verstappen completed an unbelievable pass on Oscar Piastri at turn 1 at Imola. How many times have you watched that pass? Ferrari, made a huge comeback from a disappointing qualifyingof 11th and 12th to a 4th and 6th place respectively from Lewis and Charles. Will Lando Norris gain some confidence from finishing 2nd to Max? Why are certain outlets comparing Carlos Sainz and...

Imola, is the start of the European leg of a three in a row. Italy, Monaco, and Spain, back to back to back. Imola, is typically the race where teams bring their first major upgrades to the car. Whose upgrades will work? What team will make omelets and what team will lay an egg? Lotta questions to answer, how will Colapinto do? What about Carlos, Yuki, and Lewis? Will this be Christian Horner's la...

Tic Tac Toe 3 in a row for Oscar Piastri achieving a Hat Trick at the MiamiGP. Piastri is the first McLaren driver to win three consecutive Grands Prix since  Mika Hakkinen It is Piastri's sixth career victory, and his fourth Grand Prix win this season. Mike and I discuss the top ten finishers, the Ferrari swap drama, and does Lando need to crash into Max to prove a point.

Mike and I discuss the betting line, Miami Liveries and Uniforms. This weeks comments from George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Max missing Media day. An a special not seen anywhere comment from Sherm.

A lotta storylines came from the SaudiGP. Would Oscar pass Max? Could Lando come through the field? How would the Ferrari's do? Could Yuki score in consecutive GP's in the Redbull? Plus, we doing some new segments like, Woulda Shouldsa Coulda, and I wish I would have stayed in bed.

Toto Wolff has said he regrets missing on Max. It's well known he would love to have Max at Mercedes. Max, has said he would team up with anyone on the grid other than George Russell. George, has called Max a bully amongst other not so complimentary adjectives. Max is unhappy at Redbull and there is a clause in his contract if he does not finish in the top three he can move elsewhere. We dive in w...

The Bahrain Grand Prix had everything. Great passing, close contacts, safety car, Mad Max radio and a dominant performance from Oscar Piastri. Mike and I discuss all the action and making chips without salsa.

We go to the desert for the next Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain. With the different changing temperatures and wind directions, Bahrain usually doesn't disappoint. The chances for a safety car are over 60% and with many of the top teams bringing upgrades it should lead to an exciting race. Will Super Max, make it two in a row? Will Mclaren finish 1-2? Can the Ferrari upgrades bring a podium...

What a sleeping pill this year's Japanese Grand Prix was. Everyone in the top ten in qualifying except Sie Lewis, who moved up one spot, held their station. The only drama was Lando going on the grass out of the pit lane. One could also question Mclaren's strategy of not letting Oscar give it a go when he obviously had superior pace around laps 38-41. We discuss if Mclaren, has the stones...

Let's welcome Mike back from Vietnam! In our pre Suzuka show we look at the history of the Suzuka Circuit, discuss the storylines of: Will it be 3 in a row for Mclaren? How will the Ferrari fare? Who wins Liam or Yuki? 60% chance of rain, will the rookie's crash all over the place? Sherm picks his dark horse, a win by George Russell.

Our recap of Episode 8 from Season 7 Drive to Survive. Pressure is put on Sergio Pérez to perform for Red Bull, but he ends up making costly mistakes, forcing the team to scout out potential replacements.

One of the happiest days has come to Formula One. Where one Yuki the Cuddly Teddy Bear finally gets the seat at Redbull, that should have been his all along. Join Scott and I as we discuss the pluses and minuses.

A one two for Mclaren, driver of the day for Kimi Antonelli, Redbull, has driver's at two ends of the spectrum, while Ferrari has it's first double DQ in the history of the Scuderia. Scott, and I also get into the great start for Williams and the disappointment at Racing Bulls.

Episode 9 of DTS has the great character of Flavio Briatore, leading the way with Ayo Komatsu the Haas principal a close second. Both teams changed drivers line-ups with Ocon moving from Alpine to Haas. The battle for sixth in the Constructors title is highlighted. Races at Brazil and Vegas are featured. The episode is called "Under New Management."

Episode 7 of DTS formally titled "in the Heat of the Night," is about five friends in Formula One from their perspective. We follow Charles, Lando, George, Pierre, and Alex Albon in their preparation for the Singapore Grand Prix. Tune in as we Recap the episode. And check out our other series recaps, and F1 content. Keep on Racing Everybody!

The Thriller Down Under. The AustralianGP was one of the most memorable opening races in recent F1 memory. Rain, crashes, passes, surprises, strategy mishaps and one rookie who had a stunning debut. Join Scott and Sherm as they recap all the winners and losers here at Merica F1. Mike's on vacation in Vietnam, and we wish him a safe peaceful vacation.

I give you the 2025 Formula One season is finally kicking off. 5 things we learned from Quali, plus a little banter.

The drama of Mclaren in 2024 en route to the Constructors title. Seen through the eyes of Zak Brown and Lando Norris, with only a smidgen of Oscar Piastri.

Le Curse of Leclerc, is episode 5 in Season 7's of Drive to Survive or DTS. In our continuing series to recap the whole DTS season episodes each day we come up to my favorite episode so far. Now the Lando's episode is 2nd, and no I don't have a man crush on Charles. That's definitely Mike.

Carlos Sainz, is the star of episode 4 Season 7 Drive to Survive. In centers around Carlos getting the news that Lewis Hamilton will be coming to Ferrari for the 2025 season. The POV from Williams, Alpine, and Kick Sauber, as they try to sign Carlos to their teams. Check out the video as I recap the episode.

In episode 3 of Drive to Survive called Looking Out For Number 1, starts off with Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff discussing Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari. We see his first win in 2 seasons at Silverstone. Any in depth insights from Lewis? How about an interview, that would be a resounding "no." Netflix left so much meat on the bone in this episode. Let's Recap

Drive To Survive Season 7 is out on Netflix today. Episode 1 is about Lando Norris and here are my thoughts.....