The 2026 season delivers its first real statement — and it comes from a 19-year-old.

In Shanghai, a new star announces himself as Kimi Antonelli converts pole into a sensational maiden victory, leading a dominant Mercedes performance in a race defined as much by chaos as it was by control.

We break down what this win means for the championship, whether Mercedes has already taken the early edge, and how Ferrari’s pace, and intra-team dynamics, are shaping up after a strong but not quite complete weekend.

Elsewhere, it was a race full of unexpected storylines: Cadillac finishing ahead of Aston Martin, Oliver Bearman putting in a standout defensive drive under pressure, and Alpine quietly delivering one of their most solid performances in recent memory.

From breakthrough moments to early warning signs, this episode unpacks a Chinese Grand Prix that may have already shifted the trajectory of the 2026 season.

We discuss all about the very first race in Formula 1's new regulations, the Australian Grand Prix. For the first time, we saw all the cars in race action and how these new engines are surviving the race, and clearly, we have some things to say.

Season 4 is officially here and we’re back in racing mode. 🏁

In this episode, we break down the 2026 F1 liveries — who nailed it, who played it safe, and who completely surprised us. We also dive into the first round of pre-season testing in Bahrain and what it really tells us about the pecking order.

Plus, we make our bold championship predictions for the season ahead.

Fresh paint. Fresh drama. Let’s go racing.

In this season finale of Formula Pod, we look back at the 2025 Formula 1 season and reflect on the V6 turbo-hybrid era as the sport prepares for its major 2026 regulation reset.

Rather than breaking down a single race, this episode takes a broader view — exploring what defined the season, the competitive narrative of dominance and disruption, key turning points, and the teams that over- and underperformed. We also discuss how the hybrid era reshaped Formula 1, from the way drivers race to how fans watch the sport.

We’re joined by Priya Patel-Chomel, a long-time Formula 1 fan from the Damon Hill era, and Urvashi, who discovered the sport through Drive to Survive and F1’s online culture. Together, they share fan perspectives on the moments that mattered most during the turbo-hybrid years — offering views shaped by very different entry points into the sport.

Before wrapping up the season, we look ahead to what’s next in Formula 1, including new 2026 terminology, active aerodynamics, overtake mode, and the excitement around January’s car launches.

A season wrapped, an era reviewed, and the next chapter of Formula 1 just around the corner.

Lando Norris wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is the champion of the world. We have our resident McLaren fan, join us on the show and talk all about what the win means for her who has been waiting for the past 3 years for this moment. We disucss about Abu Dhabi , the race in length and some big mentions. Listen in to learn more.

It’s the penultimate race of the Formula 1 season, and while we hoped for clarity on the championship battle, it looks like Abu Dhabi will deliver the final verdict. In this episode, we dive into McLaren’s very familiar-looking strategy moves (yes, the Ferrari inspiration is noted), Williams’ impressive resurgence, the fierce mid-field fight, and Red Bull’s latest strategic masterclass led by Hannah Schmitz.

We’re in the final stretch of the Formula 1 season, and the action returns to the OG U.S. circuit — Austin, Texas. The Sprint brought its share of surprises, with McLaren missing out, while the main race didn’t quite deliver the on-track drama many expected. Still, it was a weekend to celebrate for Ferrari fans, as the team emerged with the biggest points haul. In this episode, we break down what really happened in Austin, and dive into a lively debate — should Charles have let Lando through instead of defending him?

We explore today all about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, an exiciting and nail-biting race, something which we haven't had for while. Piastri out, Norris not finishing where we expected, which extended McLaren's deal to seal constructors for another race. Whereas it was a pure luck for Williams and a bonus for George Russell.