The Ground Effect: F1 Podcast

🇳🇿 WHAT MORE DOES LIAM LAWSON NEED TO DO?! Another outstanding performance from Liam Lawson at the Brazilian Grand Prix, yet his 2027 F1 future remains unresolved. The Kiwi keeps delivering, so why hasn't Red Bull locked him in? How many more performances does he need to prove he deserves that seat? This week on The Ground Effect F1, Gerard and Mic break down all the drama from Interlagos! 🏁 Liam...

Does George Russell’s 2027 title challenge need to start NOW? G and Mic discuss why beating newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli over the remaining races could help Russell rebuild his confidence for next season. The Ground Effect F1 previews the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix team by team, covering Max Verstappen’s winning form, Ferrari’s Mexico fallout, the Haas driver drama, Interlagos weather, tyr...

Liam Lawson delivers again at the 2026 F1 Mexican Grand Prix—but his Racing Bulls future remains uncertain. With Nikola Tsolov getting his opportunity in FP1, what more does Lawson have to do? G flies solo to review all 11 teams, covering Lawson’s clash with Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli’s historic championship and what comes next for George Russell. Plus: Ferrari’s missed opportunity, Hadjar’s c...

Can Kimi Antonelli seal the title and become F1’s youngest-ever world champion? Can Sergio Perez turn his 300th Grand Prix into a Mexican homecoming to remember? G and Mic preview the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix team by team, covering the championship permutations, latest talking points, tyre strategy and weekend predictions. Who wins—and will Mexico crown a new champion? Follow The Ground Effect F1 f...

Kimi Antonelli could leave Austin as F1’s youngest world champion—but Max Verstappen arrives chasing three straight wins. Is this Kimi’s coronation, or will Max crash the party? G and Mic preview the 2026 United States Grand Prix, covering the championship permutations, team news, tyre strategy and their COTA predictions. Follow The Ground Effect F1 for race previews, reviews and plenty of Aussie-...

Max Verstappen sweeps Singapore for his 73rd career win, Kimi Antonelli closes in on the F1 championship, and McLaren’s papaya rules are back in the spotlight. Mic and G break down the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix and Sprint weekend, with team-by-team analysis, strategy and the championship picture heading to Austin. The Ground Effect F1 — an Aussie-Kiwi take on Formula 1.

Lando Norris goes back-to-back at Zandvoort, Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead, and Max Verstappen suffers a home race to forget. We break down the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix team by team, including Mercedes team orders, Ferrari strategy, Liam Lawson’s impressive Red Bull return, Yuki Tsunoda stepping back onto the grid, the biggest winners and losers, penalties, crashes and all the major F1...

Dutch GP 2026 Preview: Verstappen’s Final Home Race The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix is here as Formula 1 returns from the summer break for one final race weekend at Zandvoort . We preview the Dutch GP 2026 team by team, covering Max Verstappen’s final home race , the latest F1 upgrades, championship standings, Sprint weekend storylines, tyre choices, weather forecast and everything to watch before the r...

The 2026 F1 season has reached the halfway point, so we’re taking stock of where Formula 1 stands — and where it could be heading next. We’re joined by Dutch F1 creator and massive Max Verstappen fan WimboFormula for a wide-ranging chat covering Max’s future at Red Bull, Liam Lawson and the F1 driver market, George Russell’s battle with Kimi Antonelli, the new 2026 regulations and whether the seas...

We rank all 22 Formula 1 drivers from worst to best, judging their pace, consistency, mistakes, reliability issues, team strategy and performances against their teammates. Where do Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli land? Which drivers have exceeded expectations—and who desperately needs a stronger second half of the season? Some rankings...

Lando Norris wins the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix to deliver McLaren’s first victory of the season. We break down Norris’s breakthrough win, Kimi Antonelli extending his championship lead, Ferrari’s disappointing race, Aston Martin’s improved performance and Nico Hülkenberg scoring his first points of 2026. We also discuss the malfunctioning blue-flag system, Oscar Piastri’s collision with Carlos Sa...

Our full 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix preview from the Hungaroring. We break down every F1 team, the biggest news heading into the weekend, the latest upgrade packages, confirmed FP1 rookie appearances, and our predictions for qualifying and the race. Can McLaren and Aston Martin make a major step with their new developments? Will Ferrari thrive around Hungary’s high-downforce layout? Can Max Verstap...

George Russell was left seething after Mercedes’ battery deployment issues ruined his Belgian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli delivered a brilliant victory at Spa. We break down the Russell–Hamilton clash, Antonelli’s winning drive, Ferrari’s strategy gamble, Verstappen’s podium, Hadjar’s charge from the back, McLaren’s difficult weekend and every major talking point from the 2026 Belgian GP. Ful...

We preview the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps with a full team-by-team breakdown and our race predictions. Can Mercedes manage its lingering reliability concerns? Will Ferrari struggle with Spa’s demanding energy-deployment requirements? What does the circuit mean for the championship fight, and could unpredictable Belgian weather turn the weekend upside down? We cover all the major...

Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future is surrounded by speculation — but where will he actually be in 2027? We break down five possible outcomes, including staying at Red Bull, moving to Mercedes, a shock McLaren switch, taking a sabbatical, or walking away from F1 completely. Where do you think Max will be in 2027? Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for more F1 previews + race weekend pods. YouTube...

Charles Leclerc wins the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone after a dramatic feature race full of strategy calls, Safety Car chaos, and late-race controversy. We break down Ferrari’s big win, Lewis Hamilton’s podium, George Russell’s strategy gamble, Max Verstappen’s race-ending disaster, and Kimi Antonelli’s heartbreak after starting from pole. Plus, we go team by team through the key moments...

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George Russell wins the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, but was this a Mercedes masterclass or did the qualifying drama open the door? In this Austrian GP review, we break down Russell’s win, Verstappen and Red Bull’s upgraded race pace, Ferrari’s disappointing Sunday, McLaren’s mixed result, and the midfield battle team by team. We also cover tyre strategy, pit stops, race pace, biggest winners and los...

The Austrian GP preview is here — and this weekend could reveal who really has control across the Formula 1 grid. We look at the big in-team battles, including Hamilton vs Leclerc at Ferrari and Russell vs Antonelli at Mercedes, plus Ferrari’s upgrades, Mercedes reliability concerns, Red Bull’s home race bounce-back, and whether McLaren can stay in the fight. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast fo...

Has Lewis Hamilton made Charles Leclerc Ferrari’s number two driver? Hamilton’s resurgence at Ferrari has sparked one of the biggest debates in Formula 1 right now. Is Lewis becoming the true leader of Scuderia Ferrari, and where does that leave Leclerc? In this episode, we break down the Ferrari power shift, Hamilton’s momentum, Leclerc’s pressure, and what it could mean for the team going forwar...

Lewis Hamilton has finally won in Ferrari red — and Barcelona may have just changed the entire F1 season. In this episode of The Ground Effect F1 Podcast , we review the Barcelona Grand Prix and break down Hamilton’s huge first Ferrari win. We look at what this means for Ferrari’s title hopes, whether Hamilton is truly back, and how much this result changes the championship picture. We also discus...

The 2026 Barcelona GP is here, and all eyes are on Kimi Antonelli. In this episode of The Ground Effect F1 Podcast , we preview the teams heading into one of the most important weekends of the season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Barcelona is a true test of car balance, race pace, tyre management, and overall performance, making it the perfect place to see who really has the pace to chall...

Kimi wins in Monaco. His main Formula 1 title rival leaves with zero points. Has the 2026 F1 championship fight just taken a decisive turn? In this episode of The Ground Effect F1 Podcast, we review a dramatic 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, breaking down Kimi’s victory, the title implications, the biggest winners and losers, and what this result means for the rest of the season. Follow The Ground Effect...

Ferrari arrive in Monaco with their biggest chance yet to stop Mercedes’ run — and with both red cars in the spotlight, this could be Ferrari’s shot . We preview a huge race weekend: Ferrari’s Monaco hopes, the Kimi vs George title fight, qualifying pressure, strategy calls, and whether Mercedes can hold off the challenge on F1’s most unforgiving streets. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for mo...

Mercedes went head-to-head in Canada as Antonelli took victory and Russell was left with heartbreak after a costly Power Unit failure. We break down the teammate tension, Hamilton’s Ferrari breakthrough, Verstappen’s return to the podium, McLaren’s disastrous tyre gamble, midfield penalties, and yes — even the groundhog chaos that stole the headlines in Montreal. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcas...