The Wheelknowers | A Formula 1 Podcast By The Final Lap

It's another solo episode for Josh this week as he breaks down everything from the British Grand Prix starting with Charles Leclerc's first win since 2024, and if this can be the kick start to the season that Leclerc needed. He also breaks down the Max Verstappen crash, what it says about Max's current state at Red Bull and how the ensuing safety car (non)restart could have been han...

It's a solo episode with Josh this week as he breaks down everything from a hectic Austrian Grand Prix weekend! First, we go over George Russell's win and why this was exactly the type of race win he needed to get his mojo back, we also dive into the yellow flag qualifying moment and Josh makes the case why George was not in the wrong, but why the FIA should have thrown a double yellow i...

The Wheelknowers are back to discuss everything from the Grand Prix in Barcelona. We start with Lewis Hamilton's win, what it means for his career, and if this puts him into contention for a 2026 title fight? We also breakdown Mercedes' weekend where Kimi Antonelli retires from the race with car issues, and George Russell finishes P2, but still not feeling like a win for him in the champ...

The Wheelknowers reconvene to break down a bizarre Monaco Grand Prix. We start with Kimi Antonelli's fifth straight Grand Prix victory, and if we are watching the beginnings of a generational career for Kimi. Next, we question if its already too late for George and what needs to change for him to come back in this championship. We also discuss the tough race for Leclerc and the roller coaster...

The Wheelknowers are back to break down everything from a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix weekend! We start with Kimi Antonelli winning his fourth straight grand prix, his aggressive driving against George, and George's sad boy moments after retiring from the race. We also discuss Ferrari's improved weekend, McLaren's grand prix disaster on Sunday, Red Bull's improvements, and Land...

Josh and Sam are back to our regularly scheduled programming as F1 returns in Miami! We discuss Kimi Antonelli's third win in a row, if his dominance is real, and the cause for the gap between him and George Russell. Then we move to McLaren's upgrades for the weekend which yielded great results and if they can compete with Mercedes. We also breakdown William's improvements in Miami,...

Josh and Sam are back to break down the Japanese Grand Prix starting with Kimi Antonelli's second win of the season and becoming the youngest championship leader in F1 history. We also discuss if Kimi is ready to battle George for the championship, McLaren's weird start to 2026, Oscar Piastri's first Grand Prix start of the year, and if McLaren or Ferrari have a better chance to bea...

Josh and Sam are back to discuss everything from the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. We start with Kimi Antonelli's first F1 win, how impressive his drive was on Sunday and what it means for a future title fight? Then we breakdown the epic battle between Ferrari's two drivers and why we are both thrilled that Ferrari are allowing them to go wheel to wheel on track. We also discuss more from...

Josh and Sam recap everything from the Australian Grand Prix weekend starting with George Russell's win as we question if it's his year, if Mercedes are the clear favorites, if Ferrari are in striking distance, and if Ferrari had another strategy disasterclass? Next, we give our thoughts on the new regulations and tackle the biggest issue with the current cars, super clipping, and what F...

Josh and Sam are back for the first race week of 2026 with our driver and constructor predictions for the new season. We each give our predicted championship finishing order from 22-1 for drivers and 11-1 for constructors. Plus, we breakdown some of the latest news from early in the race week before the Australian Grand Prix. Thanks for watching!

Josh and Sam are back to breakdown everything from testing and the offseason for Formula 1. We discuss the new regs and specifics on how racing will be with the energy management system, race start issues for many teams, Aston Martins uneasy start to 2026, Max Verstappen's F1 future, Ferrari's innovative take on the regulations, who the constructors favorite is for the year, early signs...

Josh and Sam are back with an offseason episode to give our 2025 F1 driver tier lists! We breakdown all 21 drivers from the 2025 season and give each driver a grade A-F before we reveal our numerical rankings at the end of the episode! Thank you for listening! 

The guys breakdown everything from the last race of the season starting with Lando Norris' win in the drivers championship, is podium drive in Abu Dhabi, and what changed for him this season that helped him become champion. Next we debate the no-penalty for the Lando-Yuki incident, where things went wrong for Oscar Piastri this year, and if 2025 was a missed opportunity for Max Verstappen and...

The guys are back to break down Max Verstappen's huge win at the Qatar Grand Prix. We discuss just how Max has got in this position, and what Red Bull have changed to give him the chance. We also talk through McLaren's strategy mistake, why the team made its decision, if McLaren are costing Lando and Oscar a championship, and if they fail to win the championship will it be the biggest co...

The guys are back to break down everything from the Las Vegas Grand Prix starting with Max Verstappen’s win and how this somehow brings him back into the championship hunt. We also discuss the big McLaren mistake with a double DSQ for its drivers, who it affects more, and if this is the biggest mistake of the 2025 season. We also break Mick Schumacher signing in IndyCar for 2026, and Adrian Newey’...

The guys are back to break down an excellent Brazilian Grand Prix, if this was the best race weekend of the year, and why Interlagos is the best circuit on the current F1 calendar. Next we discuss what has changed for Lando Norris and his great weekend in Brazil, Oscar Piastri's continued struggles and if the pressure has become to much for Piastri this year. Plus Max Verstappen's epic d...

The guys are back to break down everything from the Mexico Grand Prix starting with Lando Norris' runaway win, why he got booed post race, and if Lando will feel the pressure again now that he is in the championship lead. We also discuss Max Verstappen's title chances with four races remaining, the Virtual Safety Car that ruined the Mexico GP, the Marshalls on track in front of Liam Laws...

The guys are back to recap Max Verstappen's victory at the United States Grand Prix, if he can actually make the championship comeback, and if he becomes the GOAT of F1 with a championship win this year. We also break down Oscar Piastri's off the pace weekend, if he is falling to the championship pressure, and if Lando Norris is doing enough to become champion. Plus we discuss of persona...

The guys are back to breakdown everything from the Singapore Grand Prix! Starting with George Russell's second win of the season, and if George could win the drivers championship in the right car. Next we discuss the McLaren driver drama, if Lando Norris' move was just a racing incident or something more, and if Oscar is on the wrong end of "Papaya Rules". Finally we update the...

The guys are back to break down everything from Baku as Max Verstappen wins again, Oscar Piastri wrecks in qualifying and the race, and Lando cant capitalize to bring the championship closer together. Finally we give our personal podiums, stinker of the week, and discuss the Hadjar to Red Bull rumors. Thanks for listening! 

Josh and Sam are back to break down everything from Monza! Starting with Max Verstappen’s dominant win, if it’s replicable for the rest of the season, McLaren’s important team orders call, and if the race had a big effect on the championship standings. We also give our personal podiums and stinker of the week to wrap up the Italian Grand Prix weekend! Thanks for listening!

The guys are back to breakdown everything from the Dutch Grand Prix! We discuss everything from Oscar Piastri's Grand Slam weekend, Lando Norris' mechanical DNF that stretches his championship deficit, Isack Hadjar's first podium, Ferrari's tough weekend, and Cadillac's new driver pairing! Thanks for listening! 

The guys are back to break down everything from the Hungarian Grand Prix starting with Lando Norris' win after a disastrous first lap, his tire management on the one stop strategy, and if the strategy decisions by McLaren were unfair to Oscar Piastri. Next we discuss Leclerc's strange race, Hamilton's "I'm Useless" comments, Red Bull being stuck in no mans land, Gabri...

The guys are back to break down everything from F1's weekend in Spa! We discuss Oscar Piastri's win, if the start or the medium tire stint won him the race, and what this does for his championship hopes. Next we talk about Lando Norris' missed opportunity from pole position, his poor start, and his mistakes on the hard tire. Finally we give our personal podiums, discuss Hamilton and...

Josh and Sam are back to breakdown everything from the British Grand Prix in Silverstone! We start with Lando Norris' mistake free win, before we discuss the Oscar Piastri incident, if he should have been penalized, if it was to harsh of a penalty, how to fix the restarts, and Piastri's plea to the McLaren pit wall. Next we move to Nico Hulkenberg's first podium in 239 F1 Grand Prix...