Pod on the Apex

After a dip in form that led to critics questioning his abilities, Charles Leclerc silenced them in emphatic fashion with a first win at the 2026 British Grand Prix in Silverstone! Also on today's episode - Ferrari's teamwork, the safety car kerfuffle, Mercedes's and Red Bull's struggles, and the McLaren waiting game! Let us know by tagging us on our socials if you think we will see more drama in...

Can anyone stop the Mercedes hype train at Silverstone?! Coming off a massive victory in Austria, George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli look absolutely unstoppable as they head into their home race! Can Max Verstappen continue his resurgence from Austria and play spoiler? With this being a sprint weekend, it is once again a double edition of Predictions on the Apex! Let us know by...

After a mighty result in Barcelona, the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix brought Ferrari crashing down to earth! We wonder if Ferrari left their upgrades in Barcelona? Apart from Ferrari, we discuss if we are once again seeing a Mercedes resurgence and how a drinks company like Red Bull makes their own engines now and is fighting with the best! Let us know by tagging us on our socials if you are still kee...

Or will George Russell take the top step for only the second time in 2026? Or will we see a resurgent Kimi Antonelli bounce back? Or will the defending world champion, Lando Norris, finally announce his arrival in the 2026 season? It is time for all this and more on the latest edition of Predictions on the Apex! Let us know by tagging us on our socials who you think will be on the top step in Aust...

At the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton delivered a sensational first victory for Ferrari and the 106th of his illustrious career! What a day to remember for every F1 and Ferrari fan alike! On this episode, we dive deep into the Ferrari upgrades that powered Hamilton, the X-factor that he brings to the table, how the Ferrari pit wall delivered an F1 strategy masterclass, and if...

No more long spring breaks! The European leg of the 2026 season officially kicks off this weekend, and the races are coming thick and fast! It is time for Charles Leclerc's highly anticipated home race - the Monaco GP! In this episode, we lock in our predictions for pole position, the top 3 finishers, the biggest surprise, and the biggest bust of the weekend. Plus, we check in on our newest segmen...

While the 2026 #F1 regulations look like a win, the engine regulations are an ABSOLUTE DISASTER! They have brought the most radical shift in power unit philosophy since the start of the turbo-hybrid era. But the new 50/50 power split and the removal of the iconic MGU-H have birthed a massive engineering nightmare that drivers are calling a "Frankenstein" driving style: Superclipping. 💀 In this sp...

WHAT A RACE! Kimi Antonelli has now made it 4 in a row in historic fashion at the Canadian GP! With a commanding 43 point lead after just 5 races, is it time for George Russell to panic? In this episode, we discuss whether Kimi is the undisputed WDC favorite and if George can bounce back next weekend in Monaco. We also dive into the McLaren disaster after a strong sprint, Lewis Hamilton's best-eve...

Will Kimi Antonelli make it FOUR IN A ROW in Montreal? 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Or will the forecasted rain and the Wall of Champions end his streak? 🌧️🧱 We can already hear Crofty go on about how he is a future world champion if he does 😂 F1 is back after a second spring break for the Canadian Grand Prix! We ask the question, "who came up with this schedule?" It is the third sprint weekend of the season and yo...

Kimi Antonelli has made it 3 in a row! Is George Russell facing a challenge from unexpected quarters? Pod on the Apex is back after a monthlong hiatus! The Miami GP has left us buzzing with plenty of action this weekend! Hear us debate: * Is Kimi Antonelli the new favorite? * Is McLaren the dark horse with their winning upgrades? * Great strides for Red Bull - will Max Verstappen contend for the t...

2 consecutive 1-2 finishes for Mercedes! A new race winner in Kimi Antonelli! This season is looking more and more like 2014! In this episode, we ponder: 💨 Are these new regulations a winner? 🏆 The dominance of Mercedes 🎉 Lewis Hamilton's first podium after 450+ days! 🤔 Can Ferrari catch up? 🥲 The struggles of Aston Martin and McLaren 💪 Great weekend for Haas and Alpine 💫 Who won the predic...

It is time for round 2 of the 2026 F1 World Championship! And we head to Shanghai for the Chinese GP! 🇨🇳🏁 A sprint weekend means you get double the predictions! Will Ferrari unveil the Macarena Wing in China? Will this track suit Ferrari more? And who are we predicting to win it all? Do you agree with our picks? Let us know by tagging us on our socials - Instagram , TikTok , X (Twitter) , Threads...

1 race down, 23 to go, and Mercedes have started the season in Australia in DOMINANT fashion! 2014 flashbacks, anyone? 👀 In this episode, we drill down: 👑 Is Mercedes now the overwhelming favorite to win both championships? 🐴 Can Ferrari still challenge them on more favorable tracks? ⏳ Is Ferrari's strategy letting them down AGAIN? 🗑️ Are the 2026 cars just GARBAGE? Will the rumored engine upd...

The 2026 F1 season is OFFICIALLY underway, and we are locking in our predictions for the Australian Grand Prix! 🇦🇺🏁 Will the new regulations deliver a classic at Albert Park? Who will take the first Pole Position of the new era? And more importantly... will Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin even make it to the starting grid?! 🥴 In this episode of Pod on the Apex, we debate our wildest takes for M...

The 2026 F1 season is 1 week away and testing has thrown up its fair share of surprises! And a LOT of QUESTIONS! ✨ Is it finally Ferrari's year? Is Lewis Hamilton getting #8? Or Leclerc his first? 💪 Is Mercedes the team to beat? Will George Russell fulfil his promise? 🍾 Will an energy drinks company that makes engines now beat all of them to the championship? Can Max Verstappen challenge for th...

With 1 month to go for the start of the 2026 F1 season, it is time for the first ever pre-season edition of #PredictionsOnTheApex! With the same rules that you know and love - we both cannot pick the same outcome - this PROMISES to be a banger! Sit back and enjoy our HOT takes on drivers' champion, constructors' champion, big surprise, big flop, and if we will see a new race winner! 🔥 Whose takes...

The 2026 F1 season is almost here! In this special longform #LearnOnTheApex special, we break down all the massive regulation changes! It is the end of the ground effect era! 🪽 Active aero - movable wings! 🤔 Cornering mode, straight line mode, overtaking mode! 🙅 End of ground effect era! 🔒 Shorter, lighter, narrower, SAFER cars! ⚡ All new engines with MORE electric power! ✨ NEW tracks! NEW t...

You saw our official season review in the previous episode! Now, it is time for the community edition! 🗣️ We are joined by fellow podcaster, Raghuram from DaPod and die-hard F1 fan, Suraj! Expect hot takes, fast jokes, and an unfiltered verdict on the 2025 season! On today's episode! 👇 * Papaya Rules! 🤜🤛 * Max's legendary comeback from 100+ points down! 💪 * The Ferrari disappointment! 😭 * Roo...

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Lando Norris is the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion! 🏆 But it couldn't have been closer... After a heart-stopping finale in Abu Dhabi, Lando survived the pressure to beat Max Verstappen by just TWO POINTS. 🤯 A childhood dream fulfilled, but Max made him fight for every point. Today on Pod on the Apex: How Lando held on despite Max winning the race; The "3-Way" War: Oscar Piastri had a great first...

The 2025 Season Finale is here! 🏁 It all comes down to this. 16 points and an epic battle in the desert! ⚔️ It is time for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and it is time to crown a new world champion! We explore all the scenarios, all the drama, all the possibilities! Including the tantalizing possibility of a papaya civil war! And we wrap it up with one last edition of Predictions on the Apex for...

McLaren CHOKED in Qatar! 📉 Their timidity in strategy and blind adherence to 'Papaya Rules' during the Lap 7 Safety Car just gave Max Verstappen the biggest gift he could have wished for. With the gap closing, is the title fight now Max's to lose in Abu Dhabi? Also on the pod: The Collusion Conspiracy: Helmut Marko accuses Kimi Antonelli of helping Lando Norris—we defend the rookie against the "B...

Adrian Newey is the new BOSS of Aston Martin! 🟢 In a shock announcement on the eve of the Qatar GP, the legendary designer has been promoted to Team Principal starting in 2026. Is the spotlight the right place for the media-shy Newey? And the big question: Will Max Verstappen follow him there? 🤔 Coming up in Qatar: 🇶🇦 How will McLaren bounce back from their Vegas DSQ disaster? 📉 Was the plank w...

McLaren's double disqualification in Las Vegas just handed Max Verstappen a championship lifeline. The gap? 24 points. 2 races and 1 sprint to go. The championship fight is back on and Max Verstappen smells blood! Also on the pod today - Kimi Antonelli's mega drive to catapult from P17 to P3, Gabriel Bortoleto's colossal turn 1 mistake, Ferrari's continuing disaster of a season, and scoring our pr...

It is the first race of the final triple-header of the 2025 F1 World Championship, and with Lando Norris leading Oscar Piastri by 24 points and Max Verstappen by 49, all bets are off in the neon lights of Sin City! Pratyush and Aniket preview the Las Vegas GP, asking the crucial question: Will Lando finally seal the deal, or can Oscar or Max pull off a miracle win to keep their title hopes alive?...