Scuderia F1: a Formula 1 podcast · AC Sports

Ep. 633 - V8s Possibly Arriving In 2029, Monster Colton Herta News, Grand Prix Weekend Revamp Coming, F1 needs Pablo Torre + Italian Grand Prix Preview

·1 hr 32 min·5 clips

Lando Norris faces a 34-point gap after his engine blew up—can he pull off a Lewis Hamilton-style comeback?

Hosts Mark and Mr. Hamilton recap the chaotic Dutch Grand Prix and preview the Italian GP. They analyze the championship implications after Lando Norris's mechanical DNF and Oscar Piastri's dominant win. The episode also covers significant news about Colton Herta's unprecedented career move and potential calendar changes. The hosts dissect the Zandvoort race, noting Piastri's "grand slam" victory and his 34-point championship lead over Norris. They detail Norris's engine failure, Lewis Hamilton's crash at the banked corner, and the Kimi Antonelli-Charles Leclerc collision. Ferrari's 2.1-second pit stop and Isaac Hadjar's surprise podium for RB are highlighted. Stefano Domenicali's confirmation that Portugal, Germany, and Turkey could return to the calendar is discussed, alongside Zandvoort's impending departure after 2025. A surprising claim is that Jacques Villeneuve suggested F1 might not be the place for rookie Kimi Antonelli. The hosts debate if drivers like Antonelli (19), Hadjar (20), and Ollie Bearman (18) are getting opportunities too soon. Colton Herta's shocking move from IndyCar to Formula 2 for 2026 is analyzed as an unprecedented gamble to build a foundation for F1. John Malone, Liberty Media chairman, stated F1 is "up for sale for the right price," which the hosts see as a logical business stance. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending race recap with news commentary and lighthearted banter about the hosts' personal lives. This episode is ideal for fans seeking a detailed post-race analysis and updates on driver market moves and calendar rumors. Listeners who prefer pure race previews without broader F1 news might find the middle sections less engaging.

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A conversational F1 catch up that turns Herta, Cadillac, and Monza into one useful listen.

This late summer F1 catch up moves from Colton Herta and Cadillac to John Malone's comment that Formula One could be up for sale at the right price, then settles into Monza weekend.

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You want Monza context without losing the F1 rumor churn or the business side.

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