We’ve finally arrived at the season finale — Abu Dhabi under the sunset glow and the Yas Marina floodlights. And to close out the year, I’m joined by my very first guest, my sister Bharati, for a full-circle moment on F101 with Friends.

We break down the magic and madness of this $1.3-billion boomerang-shaped circuit: the tight, bumpy opening sector, the endless DRS spine, the hotel section where tiny mistakes become heartbreak. From championship decides to farewell races, and the unforgettable 2024 final, Abu Dhabi never goes quiet into the gentle night.

It’s a race of sunsets, plot twists, and endings of every kind.

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https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/united-arab-emirates

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Grand_Prix

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yas_Marina_Circuit

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/norris-sails-to-victory-ahead-of-sainz-and-leclerc-in-abu-dhabi-as-mclaren.52fogZq77Kgmdt75WN8kGM

We’re heading into the desert heat for the Qatar Grand Prix — where the tyres melt, the sand attacks, and the drivers question all their life choices. I’m joined by Lauren, our Hamilton-loving Miami alum, as we break down the chaos that is Lusail: a MotoGP-born circuit that looks like Pokémon Ditto throwing a peace sign and races like a high-speed endurance test.

We get into Qatar’s no-shadows floodlights, the artificial-grass sand trap, and why FP1 always feels like driving on talcum powder. Then it’s the best moments so far — Alonso’s feel-good 2021 podium, Horner’s “rogue marshal” meltdown, and Oscar Piastri’s iconic Sprint win — followed by a full recap of the 2024 race: Verstappen dominance, Ferrari consistency, and McLaren magic.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusail_International_Circuit

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-surges-to-victory-ahead-of-leclerc-and-piastri-in-action-packed.4HUw20VKaLxIVNs3h0DJXE

We’re rolling straight into Las Vegas — where the lights are blinding, the paddock is billion-dollar shiny, and the cars hit 300 km/h down the Strip at midnight. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is part street race, part spectacle, part fever dream, and absolutely nothing about it is normal.

Joined by Rahul (from the Shanghai episode), we talk about this 6.2 km Spiderpig-shaped circuit with Monza-level straights, freezing desert temperatures, and tyres sliding around like it’s an ice rink. We break down the chaos of racing at 2 a.m., the Sphere, the Strip, the cold, the late-night fireworks, and why this track—simple on paper—becomes pure mayhem in real life.

We also dive into the short but wild history of Vegas in F1, from the 1980s Caesars Palace parking-lot GP to Liberty Media’s over-the-top 2023 revival, and relive the drama of 2024: Russell’s win, Sainz’s revenge, and Max sealing another title under the neon glow.

Vegas is loud, messy, spectacular, and impossible to ignore.

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We’re heading to Brazil — the land of samba, rain-soaked drama, and the most passionate F1 fans on Earth! This week, I’m joined once again by Joy (yes, our resident Hamilton loyalist from the Silverstone episode) as we dive into everything that makes the Sao Paulo Grand Prix pure chaos and pure magic. We break down everything from the history of Interlagos Circuit to the emotional legacy of Felipe Massa, the rise of Gabriel Bortoleto, and what makes São Paulo the beating heart of Formula 1.

We unpack the 2024 São Paulo GP race results, run through the championship maths (can Verstappen still take the title?), and explore how teams prepare for Brazil’s unpredictable weather. Because when it rains in São Paulo… it really rains

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https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/brazil

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlagos_Circuit

https://khelnow.com/formula-racing/2023-11-formula-1-most-iconic-moments-brazilian-gp-history

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12998098/sao-paulo-grand-prix-six-iconic-interlagos-moments-including-ayton-senna-lewis-hamilton-and-max-verstappen

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-wins-chaotic-sao-paulo-grand-prix-after-stunning-recovery-from.1DIc8pzRmGbC3jHJmvtBi1

https://www.gpblog.com/en/general/did-the-singapore-gp-crashgate-really-cost-massa-the-title-in-2008

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is alive with color, sound, and chaos — and this week, I’m joined by Kevin to dive into everything that makes the Mexican Grand Prix one of the most vibrant and unpredictable races on the Formula 1 calendar.

At 2,200 meters above sea level, engines struggle, tires cook, and strategy becomes a survival game. We break down what makes this circuit so special — from that wild Turn 1 launch to the flowing esses and the electric Foro Sol stadium section where the crowd practically shakes the ground. With Verstappen, Norris and Piastri feeling the WDC pressure, Ferrari chasing redemption, and the midfield ready to pounce, Mexico 2025 will be pure drama from start to finish.

We also explore the cultural heartbeat behind it all — the legacy of the Rodríguez brothers, the passion of the fans, and why this Grand Prix feels less like a race and more like a fiesta.

If you love altitude chaos, mariachi energy, and full-throttle emotion, this one’s for you.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aut%C3%B3dromo_Hermanos_Rodr%C3%ADguez

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Grand_Prix

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/sainz-surges-to-mexico-victory-ahead-of-norris-and-leclerc-as-verstappen-hit.3duSNduH2cxC7K91WDSXda

We’re in Austin, y’all — home of the United States Grand Prix and one of the most electric stops on the Formula 1 calendar. I’m joined by Aditi, a proud Max Verstappen superfan who was actually there at the 2023 race, to relive the chaos, the heat, and the unmistakable Texan energy of the Circuit of the Americas.

We get into what makes COTA so special — that 40-meter climb into Turn 1, the flowing esses inspired by Silverstone, and the technical final sector where races are won and lost. With 5 drivers in contention for the WDC, this race promises to be very exciting indeed. We also talk about the crowd energy, cowboy hats, and the barbecue-fuelled madness that turns F1’s American dream into a full-on festival.

If you love fast corners, bold overtakes, and Verstappen-level domination, this episode’s for you.

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https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/united-states

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_of_the_Americas

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/leclerc-leads-dominant-ferrari-one-two-in-austin-as-norris-loses-third-to.3VSTWKOy40Ta1vvtlwHBff

We are headed to Marina Bay’s glowing skyline — the Singapore Grand Prix is here, and it never disappoints. I’m joined by Anchita, back from our Imola episode to talk about what it’s like to race under the floodlights.

Singapore is more than a Grand Prix: it’s the first-ever night race, part street fight, part endurance test, and part music festival. Drivers battle through 62 laps in brutal humidity, cockpit temps hitting 60 degrees, and corners that feel endless. We talk about the infamous 2008 “Crashgate,” Vettel’s streak, Ferrari’s Twitter chaos, and Carlos Sainz’s 2023 DRS masterclass that ended Red Bull’s dominance.

We also revisit Norris’s dominant 2024 win, Ricciardo’s bittersweet fastest lap, and how teams prepare with max downforce, soft suspension, and strategies shaped by inevitable safety cars.

Singapore is sweaty, dramatic, and absolutely unforgettable.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Street_Circuit#

https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2024/races/1246/singapore/race-result

🇦🇿 Salam from Baku — a race weekend like no other. I’m joined by Anjali to dive into the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, where old city walls meet 21st-century speed.

We break down the chaos and the charm of this street race: the endless straight, the castle section that feels impossibly tight, and why this medal shaped track has become one of the most unpredictable stops on the calendar. From late safety cars to tyre gambles and shock podiums, Baku once again proved that nothing here is straightforward.

We also talk about what it’s like being here in person — from model cars greeting you at the airport to hotels doubling their prices, and the way the whole city transforms for F1. For fans it’s a festival, for locals it’s a disruption, and for drivers it’s a survival test.

If you love the wild side of Formula 1 — where strategy, nerves, and street-circuit chaos collide — Baku always delivers.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan_Grand_Prix

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https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/azerbaijan

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/watch-5-dramatic-moments-from-the-azerbaijan-grand-prix.6ANik3V990BAyDxRt196Sp

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-edges-out-leclerc-for-dramatic-azerbaijan-gp-win-amid-late-race.3ZnRWkx1JNAx8lX8HbS2py

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-tyres-will-the-teams-and-drivers-have-for-the-2024-azerbaijan-grand.aGhsiAw345fUTYfryA0oE