In this episode of the Grand Pricks podcast, we dive deep into the world of motorsport and explore how Formula 1 drivers are made from their early karting days to reaching the pinnacle of racing.

We follow the exciting journey of a fictional driver while breaking down the financial demands of advancing through the ranks, revealing how the road to F1 can cost millions. With such high barriers, are we watching the most skilled drivers on the grid, or just the wealthiest?

Make sure you subscribe, so you don't miss part two, where we'll examine junior driver programs, team politics, and how development academies shape futures in Formula 1, while also discussing efforts to promote diversity in motorsport.

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No one expected to check the news on a random Wednesday after the British Grand Prix and find out that, after 20 years at the helm, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner had been sacked.

In this bonus episode, recorded straight after our 9-5s because we’re just that dedicated, we unpack Horner’s legacy, from becoming the youngest-ever team principal in 2005 to building one of the most dominant teams in F1 history. We explore the rise, the 2024 scandal that turned the tide of public opinion, and how this season’s underperformance may have pushed Red Bull to a breaking point.

We also dive into the speculation surrounding his departure: what might have led to it, how it could affect Max Verstappen’s future, including the growing rumours of a move to Mercedes, and what this could mean for Ferrari’s team principal Frédéric Vasseur, whose contract remains unsigned.

We’ll be back with our regular episodes next week during the break before the Belgian Grand Prix, featuring the first of a special two-part deep dive on the making of an F1 driver. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it.

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We’re back! This time at the British Grand Prix, and we’ve officially reached the halfway point of the 2025 F1 season. True to form, Silverstone delivered classic British weather: gloomy, rainy, and chaotic (we can confirm, Sunday had us drenched). But the tricky conditions also made for one of the most thrilling races of the year.

With five DNFs and a flurry of penalties, this race had us on the edge of our seats. We break down the drama, from Oscar Piastri’s costly 10-second penalty that snatched a win from his hands and wrecked Max Verstappen’s race, to the emotional high of Nico Hülkenberg finally stepping onto the podium for the first time in his 15-year, 239-race career.

Off-track, the drama was just as juicy: whispers of Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes if his break clause is triggered, speculation about Franco Colapinto’s future after stepping in for Jack Doohan at Alpine, and early talks about who might run for FIA president in December’s elections.

There’s a two-week break before Belgium, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with two deep-dive episodes dropping soon. Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned!

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