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In this episode, we break down Kimi Antonelli’s dominant third straight win, McLaren’s missed opportunity despite strong pace, and Ferrari throwing away a podium late in the race. We also dive into Mercedes’ untapped potential, Red Bull’s confusion, and why some teams are already falling behind in this “beta” 2026 season.

Miami GP is back and this weekend could reset the entire season. With major upgrades, new rule tweaks, and a Sprint format, everything is wide open. We break down our predictions, bold takes, and who we think takes the win.

The Miami GP is coming… but F1 is already in chaos. In this episode, we break down Ferrari’s controversial “Macarena” rear wing and why Red Bull might be copying it, the latest FIA rule changes aimed at fixing “super clipping,” and why the 2026 season is starting to feel like a full-on experiment. From Mercedes still looking untouchable to teams chasing performance with wild innovations, we ask th...

No race in April… but Formula 1 is still delivering chaos. In this episode we dive into one of the biggest off-track stories of the season: Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero “GP” Lambiase leaving Red Bull to join McLaren . Lambiase has been Verstappen’s race engineer since 2016 and played a major role in all four of his world championships, making them one of the most successful d...

The Japanese Grand Prix gave us everything like chaos, controversy, and a statement win. In this episode, we break down how Kimi Antonelli pulled off back-to-back victories and why this race might be the turning point of the 2026 season. From a Safety Car that flipped the entire race to Mercedes showing serious dominance, there’s a lot to unpack. But beyond the racing, we get into the bigger conve...

One corner at Suzuka exposes who truly understands these 2026 cars, and it's not always the team with the fastest raw pace. With drivers pushing the limits and new tactics like wind-barring near the barriers, this race promises surprises, strategic mastery, and bold predictions. Are we about to see a daring underdog hit the podium or a reigning champion falter? Drivers and teams scramble to master...

A seismic shake-up hits the F1 world as Aston Martin crashes from the top, with reliability disasters, internal chaos, and strategic missteps threatening to derail their championship ambitions. They promised racing glory with a blueprint that seemed foolproof — now, the team is stuck in a nightmare of broken parts, communication breakdowns, and misaligned ambitions that could cost Fernando Alonso...

In this episode of Maggotts & Becketts , Tawana and Benjamin dive into the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weekend in Shanghai , the second race of the season and the first Sprint weekend of the year. The duo breaks down the challenges of the Shanghai International Circuit , including the long 1.2 km straight and heavy braking zones that will push the new 2026 power units and battery deployment system...

In this episode of Maggotts & Becketts , Tawana and Benjamin break down what to expect from the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai , the second race of the season and the first sprint weekend of the year. The duo discusses how the long Shanghai straight and heavy braking zones could push the new 2026 power units to their limits, especially with battery deployment and energy management becomin...

The first race is over, Benjamin and Tawana, hosts of MaggottsBeckettsF1, review the race weekend, all the chaos, drama from Max spinning out of Qualifying to George winning the race.

Our Predictions for the up coming Australian GP race

F1 is back and there is a lot to unpack with one of the biggest regulation changes, who fully understood the changes, who is ready for the season, will it be an awful start , did FIA fumble with the changes! Join us as we talk about what we think of these changes.