Was Max Verstappen’s penalty in Saudi Arabia truly justified — or is Formula 1 heading down a slippery slope of overregulation? In this episode of F1 True North, Drew, Walker, and Ed dig into the drama from the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, including:

• 🏁 Max Verstappen’s 5-second penalty – fair racing call or FIA overreach?

• 🎙️ Team radio manipulation – how a cut-up clip sparked a social media firestorm and raised questions about F1’s integrity.

• 🔴 Lewis Hamilton’s ongoing struggles at Ferrari – is it the car, the team… or has the seven-time champ lost his edge?

Plus:

• Oscar Piastri's rise to the top of the championship

• McLaren’s brilliant strategy game

• What it all means heading into the Miami Grand Prix

Join the Canadian voices of Formula 1 as we break it all down with a mix of hot takes, insight, and no-BS opinions.

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In this episode of F1 True North, Walker, and Tomas break down all the major storylines from the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix — from Piastri’s flawless performance to Red Bull’s rough weekend.

We also dive into:

🔥 Piastri’s coming-of-age moment: Is he McLaren’s title hope?

🟥 Verstappen finishes P6 — is his Red Bull future in question?

🛑 Late safety car drama — did it spice things up or fall flat?

👉 Whether you’re a diehard F1 fan or new to the grid, this episode brings you hot takes, big laughs, and true Canadian Formula 1 commentary.

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Max Verstappen proves he’s still the king of Suzuka with a commanding win at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, but is Formula 1 facing a racing problem?

In this episode of F1 True North, Drew, Walker, and Tomas break down all the major talking points from Suzuka — from Red Bull’s bounce back to McLaren’s double podium and Oscar Piastri’s bold call to challenge Max.

We also dive into:

• The shocking lack of overtakes at the Japanese GP: Is F1 becoming boring?

• Carlos Sainz’s controversial FIA fine… for a bathroom emergency 🚽

• Liam Lawson’s disappointing weekend and what it means for his F1 future

• Rookie Isack Hadjar impresses – is this the start of something big?

• What’s next for Bahrain and the early season title fight?

👉 Whether you’re a diehard F1 fan or new to the grid, this episode gives you the hottest takes, big laughs, and true Canadian Formula 1 commentary.

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The Chinese Grand Prix delivered shock after shock! Oscar Piastri dominated for McLaren, Ferrari faced a devastating double disqualification, and now rumors are swirling—has Yuki Tsunoda really taken Liam Lawson’s Red Bull seat for the Japanese Grand Prix?! We break down all the latest F1 drama, including:

🏆 Piastri’s flawless drive to victory

🚨 Ferrari’s heartbreak—Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified!

📢 F1 broadcast controversy—was Ferrari’s radio cut on purpose?

🔥 Driver market madness—who’s in, who’s out?

⏭️ Suzuka preview—can Red Bull bounce back?

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Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated Ferrari debut didn’t go as planned at the Australian Grand Prix. After struggling with pace, strategy missteps, and wet-weather challenges, is this just growing pains or a sign of trouble ahead? Meanwhile, McLaren executed a near-perfect race to take victory, and Max Verstappen proved Red Bull is still a force—even without the fastest car.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• Hamilton’s Ferrari Debut: One point, tough conditions, and key adjustments
• McLaren’s Masterclass: How Norris and Piastri delivered big in Melbourne
• Red Bull’s Fightback: Verstappen still a title contender despite struggles
• Liam Lawson’s Nightmare Weekend: Crashes, mistakes, and a tough debut
• Williams’ Surprise Pace: Albon delivers P5—can they keep up the momentum?
• Kimi Antonelli’s Sensational Debut: The youngest F1 driver ever to score points
• Rookie Woes: Doohan, Hadjar & Bortoleto’s rough start to 2025

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Netflix’s Drive to Survive is under fire again for twisting reality in its latest season! From fabricating Max Verstappen’s Miami GP reaction to rewriting history at the Belgian GP, is DTS damaging F1’s credibility? 🤔

In this episode of F1 True North, we uncover:
🚨 How DTS faked Verstappen’s reaction to Lando Norris’ first F1 win
🔥 The Belgian GP controversy—why they erased George Russell’s disqualification
⚠️ The biggest 2024 F1 storylines DTS ignored—Adrian Newey’s Red Bull exit, Oliver Bearman’s record-breaking debut & more!

Is Drive to Survive turning Formula 1 into a scripted drama? Let’s break it down! Comment your thoughts below ⬇️

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Pre-season testing is here, but does it really matter? This week on F1 True North, we break down all the biggest takeaways from Bahrain, including whether teams are sandbagging or if the early trends are real. McLaren looks fast—are they the early front-runners?

Meanwhile, Red Bull and Aston Martin aren’t meeting expectations, raising questions about their performance.

We also discuss the rookies making a name for themselves and the surprise backmarker teams that could shake up the midfield.Don’t miss out on all the latest F1 news, analysis, and debates. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated!

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The boys are back! This week on F1 True North, we break down the biggest news in Formula 1 so far in 2025—the new liveries! We go team by team, analyzing the best and worst designs, ranking our favorites, and calling out the biggest disappointments. Did any team surprise us? Who flopped the hardest?

But that’s not all! With F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain just around the corner, we also dive into what we’re looking forward to most—which teams are hiding their true pace, who needs a strong start, and what surprises could be in store.

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