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Up To Speed

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Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 presenter and content creator Jolie Sharpe.

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Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.

It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.

They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.

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  1. TEQUILA TIME? How Mercedes' big GAMBLE put Antonelli on the brink of WORLD TITLE

    · 36 min

    The gang were all out in Austin to see Kimi Antontelli ALMOST become the youngest ever world champion and that SENSATIONAL battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. So, will Kimi seal the deal in Mexico? Why…

  2. Is F1's newest driver the heir to Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari seat?

    · 42 min

    Formula One will have a new driver in 2027! So who is Rafa Camara? Could he beat his new teammate Ollie Bearman to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari seat? And is Haas becoming the Ferrari B team? Plus we look ahead to Austin!…

  3. Does Max Verstappen like Laurent Mekies more than Christian Horner?

    · 34 min

    A big vote of confidence for Christian Horner's replacement as Laurent Mekies gets a contract extension to 2031. Is Mekies a better Red Bull boss than Horner? And what does Max Verstappen think about the new team…

  4. Christian Horner FULL INTERVIEW: Red Bull Exit, Verstappen & F1 Return?

    · 58 min · Explicit

    Christian Horner finally breaks his silence and sits down with DC & Naomi for his first podcast interview since leaving Red Bull! • What REALLY happened in Abu Dhabi 2021? • Relationship with MAX VERSTAPPEN? • How did…

  5. Christian Horner EXCLUSIVE

    · 1:54 · Trailer

    For early access to Christian Horner's first podcast interview since leaving Red Bull, subscribe to Up to Speed Plus on YouTube or Global Player and start your free 7-day trial. Subscibe here:…

  6. LIVE FROM RWANDA: Will Lewis Hamilton LEAVE F1 before the African Grand Prix?

    · 47 min

    Naomi is in Rwanda for a SPECIAL episode of Up To Speed as F1 announces it's coming back to AFRICA for the first time in over 30 years! We're taking you on a HELICOPTER ride to the future track location! Plus a sneak…

  7. Does Lewis Hamilton TRUST Ferrari pit wall? | Singapore GP

    · 32 min

    Max finally wins in Singapore and Lewis writing his own strategy at Ferrari? After another brilliant Grand Prix weekend and another statement win from Max Verstappen, DC & Will break down Red Bull's momentum, why this…

  8. When will George Russell's BAD LUCK end?

    · 37 min

    George Russell is starting LAST in Singapore with an engine penalty! The man can't catch a BREAK! Join Will & Naomi as they build up to the last sprint weekend of the season at the Marina Bay circuit. Is there any…

  9. Is Max Verstappen BACK? Why do 2026 F1 cars BREAK in the rain?

    · 39 min

    Chaos, pure chaos at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia! DC & Will react to all the madness from Max Verstappen's first win of 2026, to "LEGO racing" on the maddest formation lap we've ever seen, almost 2 hour delays,…

  10. Could Christian Horner become Lewis Hamilton's NEW BOSS at Ferrari?!

    · 42 min · Explicit

    An explosive weekend at Ferrari as Christian Horner rumours run wild, Esteban Ocon leaves Haas and Aston Martin stick with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll... it's all kicking off ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in…

  11. Has Colapinto become too big a risk & why Red Bull CURSE isn't dead. Yet.

    · 44 min

    Will & Naomi are back following the dramatic finish in Baku to reflect on George Russell's near-perfect weekend! Has 'Mr Saturday' just made things really interesting at the top of the Driver's Championship? Is Isack…

  12. Have McLaren handed Piastri the advantage in Baku, Max vs 100 & a Monaco sprint?!

    · 41 min

    The whole gang reunite ahead of the Azerbaijan GP to pick over McLaren team boss Andrea Stella's comments about Oscar Piastri and the decision to allocate 'more resources' to Oscar following the last race... Will…

  13. DC & Mika: Police, naked saunas & bust ups with McLaren boss

    · 44 min

    Up to Speed heads to Manchester to see DC & Mika Hakkinen on their UK tour, ‘Racing Icons’, as they bring us stories of getting stopped by the Finnish police, naked saunas and bust ups with their McLaren boss, Ron…

  14. Is Lewis Hamilton OUT of world championship fight after DNF in Madrid?

    · 32 min

    For the first time ever this season Lewis Hamilton was forced to RETIRE from a race after his brakes FAILED at the Madring! So after that DNF is he OUT of the world championship fight? Could Ferrari have avoided this…

  15. Was Lando Norris ROBBED at the Madring? The WORST F1 race ever?

    · 35 min · Explicit

    The Madring... where to begin! DC & Will dive into the highs and lows for Lando Norris as even Kimi Antonelli admitted he should have won! And after just 4 overtakes in the whole race they don't hold back on the new…

  16. Why is Flavio Briatore going to WAR with McLaren?!

    · 36 min · Explicit

    Will & DC bring you more reaction to Monza and look ahead to Madrid this weekend! Was Pierre Gasly's pole the most unexpected EVER in F1 history? How can Ferrari learn from their Monza DISASTER? Flavio Briatore has…

  17. From LAST to FIRST: how Kimi Antonelli made home HISTORY in Monza

    · 40 min

    Monza - where history is made! Kimi Antonelli fought from 19th to become the first Italian in 60 years to win his home race! So where does Kimi's performance rank in all time best drives? And did Mercedes screw George…

  18. Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc - will Ferrari pick a number one in Monza?

    · 39 min · Explicit

    It's Monza! DC, Naomi and Will answer your questions ahead of one of the most iconic races in F1, as they prepare to dive into the sea of red for Ferrari's home race. Do Ferrari need to pick a number one driver to…

  19. Why are Mercedes making Kimi Antonelli start last in his home race Monza?

    · 43 min

    The upgrade race is well and truly on! A big slap in the face for Red Bull who have been told AGAIN they have the best engine so can't upgrade (despite not winning a single race yet...) and Toto Wolff is saying…

  20. Does Max Verstappen's new contract shut doors at Red Bull Racing?

    · 39 min · Explicit

    It’s been a big couple of weeks for Red Bull Racing! Max Verstappen re-signing then crashing out in Zandvoort, and Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda stepping up for Isack Hadjar after his boxing accident. So what’s the…

  21. Were Lewis Hamilton and George Russell shafted in Zandvoort?

    · 34 min

    The whole gang are back together to react to a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix! Was it fair of Mercedes to ask George Russell to move over for his championship rival Kimi Antonelli? Did Ferrari cost Lewis Hamilton a podium…

  22. Why Max Verstappen chose to stay at Red Bull

    · 22 min

    Max Verstappen is staying in F1... for now! DC & Will bring you an emergency show reacting to the big news that Max has extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. So, why Red Bull given their recent…

  23. Bigger shock if Kimi Antonelli keeps winning or George Russell keeps losing after summer break?

    · 34 min

    We're answering your questions ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix! From race predictions to our favourite Zandvoort memories (expect fire and the police!) So, how surprised would we be if Kimi Antonelli kept this amazing…

  24. Have Cadillac been too cut-throat firing their boss?

    · 39 min

    It's time for the second half of the season! DC, Naomi & Will are back together to discuss the big news of the summer break... and no we don't mean Max going on holiday with Toto! New team Cadillac suddenly sacked…

  25. “F*** OFF!” Is Guenther Steiner coming back to F1?

    · 36 min · Explicit

    Our special guest today is Guenther Steiner - the man who swore his way to Drive To Survive fame as Haas Team Principal (a team he set up)! DC is reunited with his old friend and they don’t hold back. So, when’s he…

  26. DC & Mika Hakkinen reunited! Do McLaren's most iconic duo think Max Verstappen should move?

    · 34 min · Explicit

    DC is reunited with Mika Hakkinen, his fiercest rival and McLaren teammate for 6 seasons! Turns out DC & Mika are still arguing over whose fault those crashes were! The two-time World Champion is the only driver…

  27. Mid-season report: Have new rules ruined F1? Was Kimi Antonelli the biggest shock?

    · 36 min · Explicit

    As the teams head on summer break it’s time to look back at the season so far! What’s been the biggest shock? Who’s been the biggest let down? What was the cruelest moment? And is there any danger of Max Verstappen…

  28. Can Lando Norris still win the World Championship?

    · 34 min · Explicit

    Hungary did not disappoint! Lando Norris stormed to his first win since becoming world champion… slightly overshadowed by his teammate’s beef with Carlos Sainz. So can Lando still win the world championship, as Kimi…

  29. Why was George Russell's swearing rant censored?!

    · 33 min · Explicit

    “What the f***!” George Russell didn’t hold back in Spa, but what can we expect in Budapest - the last race before the summer break?? Why was Russell censored on race radio and can Toto Wolff turn things around in…

  30. Was Lewis Hamilton done dirty with Spa penalty after George Russell crash?

    · 38 min

    DC and Naomi react to a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix with George Russell crashing out first lap, controversial penalty decisions for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and Kimi Antonelli winning for the sixth time this…

  31. Can Kimi Antonelli bring the fight back to Ferrari in Spa?

    · 35 min

    It’s time for Spa! Can world championship leader Kimi Antonelli bounce back from reliability issues to stop this Ferrari fever? Surely Max Verstappen’s rear wing won’t fail him for a third time?! And is this the last…

  32. LIVE from Goodwood: Can Williams convince Carlos Sainz to stay?

    · 31 min

    Naomi is live with Williams Team Principal, James Vowels, and 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, from the Goodwood Festival of Speed - one of the biggest motorsport festivals in the world! Can Williams keep Carlos Sainz…

  33. Why were we robbed of an all-time great British Grand Prix?

    · 31 min · Explicit

    Will spills the beans on his "big announcement" tweet that sent the F1 world reeling. And we got so many questions after Silverstone, DC & Will sit down to answer the most controversial ones. Why didn't we get one…

  34. Was Charles Leclerc gifted the British Grand Prix win after late drama?

    · 32 min

    At Silverstone, DC, Naomi and Jolie meet at DC's motorhome after a dramatic end to the British Grand Prix! Did Charles Leclerc deserve the win? Could Lewis Hamilton have given the home crowd more to cheer about? How…

  35. Can a British 18-year-old with no drivers licence win Silverstone? - Arvid Lindblad Exclusive

    · 29 min

    British teenager Arvid Lindblad joins us in the studio for a special interview ahead of his first British Grand Prix. How is the Racing Bulls driver feeling ahead of his first home race? What does DC remember about…

  36. Zak Brown: Max Verstappen to McLaren? Silverstone comeback for Lando Norris?

    · 27 min

    McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, joins Will for a bonus interview for Silverstone week! Do McLaren want to sign Max Verstappen? Can reigning world champion Lando Norris win his home race this weekend? And how did Zak take…

  37. Did George Russell slam Verstappen exit route shut in Austria?

    · 40 min

    Will & DC reflect on George Russell's statement win in Austria and what it means as attention turns to Silverstone & the British GP! Did George get lucky - should he have been on pole after a controversial qualifying…

  38. Inside Red Bull dynasty & Why we should take Verstappen exit talk seriously? | Calum Nicholas

    · 43 min

    Will Buxton is joined by special guest and former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas as Max Verstappen & Co. head to Austria this weekend for their home race... What was it really like inside the Red Bull dynasty? How…

  39. Is Carlos Sainz right about F1 & Why Mercedes backed down over Monaco?

    · 26 min

    Would Carlos Sainz' wild vision for a new-look F1 - where drivers get two races in each car over a season - create a true Drivers Championship? Why did Mercedes really withdraw their right of review after Monaco? When…

  40. Is Ferrari still Charles Leclerc's team?

    · 35 min

    Naomi, DC & Jolie take your questions following all the drama that unfolded at the Barcelona GP! What's happened to Charles Leclerc and how is it linked to Lewis Hamilton's revival at Ferrari? How will Championship…

  41. Why Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari fairytale is far from over & Is Mercedes' Achilles heel real?

    · 41 min

    Will, Naomi and DC are back, after Barcelona and a moment of geniune sporting history - as Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix in a Ferrari - and blew the race for the title wide open! A statement win for arguably…

  42. Will Kimi Antonelli's winning-streak end in Barcelona & DC's plane crash to podium nightmare

    · 35 min · Explicit

    We head straight from Monaco to the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix! Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in 2000 DC survived a plane crash where the pilot and co-pilot tragically lost their lives. Just days later he got…

  43. How did Kimi Antonelli hold off Lewis Hamilton in Monaco chaos?

    · 42 min · Explicit

    Who said the Monaco Grand Prix was boring! Kimi Antonelli wins his fifth race in a row to extend his world championship lead in a chaotic Grand Prix. How did teenager Antonelli hold off seven-time world champion Lewis…

  44. The secret to winning the Monaco Grand Prix

    · 38 min · Explicit

    What does it take to win the Monaco Grand Prix - the jewel in the F1 crown? Who better to ask than our very own two-time winner David Coulthard. From wearing a Superman cape after getting Red Bull's first ever podium,…

  45. Can Kimi Antonelli keep his cool in Monaco?

    · 36 min

    It's Monaco Grand Prix week! The most historic, most glamorous... and possibly the most "boring" race of the year is here. Every driver wants to win it. Today we're answering your questions! Can championship leader…

  46. A new era of Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen rivalry?

    · 38 min · Explicit

    Lewis Hamilton fighting with Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix was the throwback we all wanted to see. Is this a new, friendlier, chapter to the bitter rivalry from 2021? Is Lewis’ mum Carmen his lucky charm…

  47. Will Mercedes civil war end in tears after epic Canada battle?

    · 36 min · Explicit

    Our reaction to the epic battles at the Canadian Grand Prix! Was it a fair fight between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell? Are they sure to crash if they continue like this? Did everyone love the throwback of Lewis…

  48. Q&A: What happens if George Russell doesn't win in Canada?

    · 34 min · Explicit

    It’s the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend! So we’re answering all your questions… Is this a must-win for George Russell after the early success of his teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli? Will Mercedes’ big upgrades push…

  49. Is Max Verstappen the only F1 driver who would dare race Nurburgring 24hr mid-season?

    · 37 min · Explicit

    The F1 world was gripped this weekend watching Max Verstappen come agonisingly close to winning the iconic 24 hour race in Nurburgring. Did Max's daring overtakes at "The Green Hell" show why he's the best out there?…

  50. Is Oscar Piastri the heir to Max Verstappen’s Red Bull throne?

    · 35 min

    Oscar Piastri is reportedly being targeted by Red Bull as Max Verstappen's replacement if he leaves Formula One. So is Oscar the best man to lead Red Bull into it's new era? Would a George Russell or Charles Leclerc…

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