FORMULA America: F1 Podcast

The desert lights were bright, but the drama? Not so much. Still, history was made in Abu Dhabi as Lando Norris clinched his FIRST World Championship, but not without having to earn it in the end! Meanwhile, Max Verstappen delivered an absolutely flawless weekend — pole position, dominant race pace, zero mistakes. The guy led almost the entire Grand Prix… but came up two tiny points short of a fifth straight title. And considering he clawed his way back from a 104-point deficit, that alone is insane. We also broke down Ferrari's late-season spark, with Charles Leclerc suddenly finding enough pace to nearly blow up Lando's title hopes all on his own. Plus, Yuki Tsunoda's comical — and chaotic — attempt to play wingman by slowing Lando down… along with the highly questionable penalty the stewards slapped on him afterward, and MORE!  

Buckle up America, because THIS. IS. IT!!! The final race of the 2025 Formula 1 season and we've got an ALL-OUT STREET FIGHT for the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Three drivers. One crown. Max Verstappen hunting for his 5th straight title, a run that would tie Michael freakin' Schumacher… VS. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the McLaren duo coming in HOT, hungry, and absolutely ready to rip the throne out of Max's hands. This is the heavyweight bout we've been waiting for all season. 🔥🏆 But the drama doesn't stop there… We dive into the shocker of the week: Yuki Tsunoda OUT for 2025 — and suddenly Isack Hadjar is in the big seat while Arvid Lindblad gets the call-up to Racing Bulls.  Then we roll into our bold predictions, controversies, championship math, who needs a miracle, who's about to choke, and who's about to rise like a blistering sun over the desert skies of Abu Dhabi.  This is the FINAL SHOWDOWN. The fireworks. The send-off. The moment the whole season was built for. 🎙️ Tune in, fire it up, and ride with us into the season finale. And make sure to FOLLOW @Formula_America, leave a 5-star review, and share the show with a friend so we can keep this American F1 takeover rolling! LET'S GO!!! 🔥🏁

Strap in, America—because the Qatar Grand Prix was supposed to be a snoozefest… until McLaren woke up and chose chaos. An early safety car dropped in, the entire field dove into the pits, and McLaren said, "Nah, we're good." Spoiler: They were not good. By refusing to pit, they handed Max Verstappen the Golden Ticket to cruise straight to victory. Oscar Piastri? He drove like an absolute superhero—one of the best races of his career—but strategy roulette meant P2 was all he could salvage. And now? We roll into the FINAL race with three drivers separated by just 16 points. This championship is going FULL American Gladiators in the finale and we are here for it. 🇺🇸⚔️ Meanwhile, Ferrari continues to emotionally pulverize their drivers. Carlos Sainz snagged his second podium of the year, and secured P5 in the constructors for Williams! This episode is pure energy, pure chaos, and pure Formula: America. 🎧 Tune in now and ride the roller coaster with us. 💬 Drop a comment and let us know who YOU think takes the title in the finale! 📲 Follow us on Instagram @Formula_america  ⭐ And don't forget to rate the show—5 stars like a dominant Verstappen win.

The Formula: America squad is BACK and fired up for one of the biggest weekends of the entire season. Qatar isn't just another stop on the calendar — this one could decide the championship. After that wild double DSQ in Vegas, Lando Norris rolls into Lusail with just a 24-point cushion over both Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri… yes, you heard that right: a three-way title chase with two rivals tied behind him. And Qatar is serving up maximum chaos potential: 🔥 A Sprint Race AND a Grand Prix — a mountain of points on the table. 🔥 McLaren may be forced to run the car higher after the Vegas ride-height drama. 🔥 Hot track, brutal tire wear, and strategy that could flip the championship on its head. This weekend? Lando could lock down the whole damn thing… —or— We could leave Qatar with all three drivers neck-and-neck heading into the final race. Buckle up, America. It's about to get rowdy.   Don't miss this one. Hit FOLLOW, smash that SUBSCRIBE, and share the show with your F1 crew. Help us push Formula: America to the front of the grid — one episode at a time.  

Buckle up — we just survived a wild, chaotic, Vegas-level Grand Prix. Qualifying came in like a monsoon, and Lewis Hamilton shocked the world by putting his Ferrari dead last on pure pace — the first time in his entire career.  Then the race dropped the hammer on lap 1: Gabriel Bortoleto went kamikaze into Turn 1, taking out Lance Stroll and triggering carnage in the pack.  But if you thought that was wild — Kimi Antonelli just laughed in the face of strategy. He pitted early for hard tires, then ran nearly the entire race (48 laps!) on that same set, telling his tires in the cockpit: "Please, just hang on." His grit (plus McLaren's post-race mess) landed him on the podium.  The bombshell of the night? Both McLarens disqualified. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were stripped of their results after post-race checks found their skid planks wore below the minimum thickness.  That move shakes the championship: Max and Oscar are now tied on points, with Lando's lead cut to just 24 points — heading into the penultimate race in Qatar, everything is back on the table.

The lights are bright, the city is alive, and the engines are louder than the slot machines—it's the Las Vegas Grand Prix! On this episode of Formula: America, we break down everything you need to know before the neon lights ignite. Who's hot, who's cold, and which drivers have the skill (and luck) to conquer the high-speed Vegas streets? We're talking overtakes, pit strategies, championship implications, and the drama only the Strip can deliver. 💥 Whether you're team Verstappen, Leclerc, or just here for the spectacle, this episode gives you the ultimate edge to watch the race like a pro. 🎧 Listen now and hit subscribe so you never miss a lap of action—and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Formula_america for exclusive race insights and behind-the-scenes content!

Ferrari is burning hot, and John Elkann just threw gasoline on the fire. After a disastrous Brazilian GP, he publicly called out Leclerc and Hamilton: "Talk less, focus on driving." But what was he really hoping to achieve? Is this tough-love leadership… or buyers remorse for bringing Hamilton into the chaos? On Formula: America, we break down: 🔥 The Brazilian GP meltdown — mistakes, misfortune, and the car that everyone knows is holding Ferrari back. 🏎️ Elkann calling out the drivers with the largest and most passionate fanbases in F1 — and insisting the problem isn't the car. (We all know it is.) 📉 What this means for Ferrari's season, their image, and their internal dynamics moving forward. 🎯 The big question: was Elkann justified, or is this a masterclass in misfired messaging — and what does he actually hope to gain from putting his stars on blast? We dig into the fallout, the fan reaction, and the real story behind the headlines. Ferrari fans, buckle up — this one's going to get spicy.

The São Paulo Grand Prix was absolute madness! We had red flags, safety cars, and enough chaos to make your head spin — all under the wild Brazilian skies. Max Verstappen suffered his first-ever Q1 exit, but clawed his way back with a triple pit stop strategy, while Lando Norris put on a masterclass to extend his championship lead and remind everyone why he's the man to beat. From the unpredictable weather to on-track carnage, this race had it all — and we're breaking down every wild moment, every gamble, and every bit of championship drama. 🇺🇸🏁 Grab a cold one, fire up the engines, and join us for a full-throttle breakdown of one of the most unpredictable races of the season — only on Formula: America.

The carnival of chaos is BACK! The Sao Paulo Grand Prix never disappoints — wild weather, insane overtakes, and a track that always delivers drama. This year, the championship fight is tighter than ever: Lando Norris leads by just ONE point, Oscar Piastri's hanging on, and Max Verstappen's charging back — only 35 points behind. With a Sprint weekend on deck, there are extra points and extra pressure. Will Lando hold the line? Can Oscar keep his championship hopes alive? Or is Max about to unleash full send mode and blow this title fight wide open? Grab your caipirinhas and strap in — this is going to get spicy. 🌶️ 🎧 Tune in to Formula: America for your high-octane, all-American breakdown of the Sao Paolo GP — bold takes, big laughs, and no lift on the throttle. 🇺🇸 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

This race was straight-up bananas! 🍌 The Mexico City GP had it all — chaos from Turn 1, a late virtual safety car that flipped the script, Oscar Piastri still struggling to find form, and Lando Norris absolutely dominating the field! 🇬🇧💥 We've got a brand new championship leader and one of the wildest races of the season. Grab a cerveza, crank up the volume, and let's break down every bit of the madness from Mexico! 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation — link in bio! #FormulaAmerica #F1 #MexicoCityGP #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #F1Podcast #Mclaren #Formula1 #Motorsport

The championship fight is heating up as F1 heads to the high-altitude chaos of Mexico City! Max Verstappen is closing in on both McLarens, while Oscar Piastri's on a 4-race slump that's starting to raise eyebrows. Will the thin air give McLaren and Ferrari enough punch to fight back—or is Red Bull about to dominate south of the border? We're breaking down the altitude advantage, the fiesta energy that makes this race one of the wildest weekends on the F1 calendar, and what to expect when the lights go out at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. 🎧 Strap in, crank the volume, and join the Formula: America crew as we get ready for the Mexican Grand Prix! 🇺🇸 Listen now and join the conversation — link in bio! #FormulaAmerica #MexicoGP #F1 #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #RedBullRacing #McLaren #F1Podcast #Formula1

What. A. Weekend. Austin absolutely delivered the chaos — the Sprint was straight-up BANANAS 🍌 with five DNFs, including BOTH McLarens taking each other out in Turn 1! Talk about fireworks early in the Lone Star State. 💥 Meanwhile, Max Verstappen pulled off the Texas Triple Crown: pole in both quali sessions, led every single lap, and won both the Sprint and the Grand Prix. Total domination. The champ is BACK in the title fight heading into Mexico City 🇲🇽 — and it's about to get spicy. We're breaking down all the drama, crashes, and championship storylines from a wild weekend deep in the heart of Texas. Saddle up, grab a beer, and let's get into it 🤠🏁 #FormulaAmerica #F1 #USGP #AustinGP #RedBullRacing #MaxVerstappen #McLaren #F1Podcast #TexasGP

This is it — the best race weekend of the year! Formula 1 is rolling into Austin, Texas for the 🇺🇸United States Grand Prix, and we're breaking it all down! We've got just 22 points separating the McLaren boys at the top of the championship — and after that wheel-banging start last race, the tension in papaya orange is hotter than a Texas summer. Will they play nice… or will the gloves come off at COTA? 👀 Meanwhile, Max Verstappen is creeping back into the title picture — still a ways out, but close enough to make things real spicy if either McLaren slips. And this weekend? It's double the action with a Sprint race and the Grand Prix — meaning more points, more drama, and more chances for chaos in the Lone Star State. 🤠 Grab your boots, grab a beer, and tune in — it's the Formula: America USGP Preview Show! 🇺🇸 Let's get loud, let's get rowdy, and let's go racing in Texas!

This week, we're diving into the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, F1's iconic night race! Known for its tight streets, challenging overtakes, and where the only thing higher than the downforce is the humidity, this circuit always delivers drama. Can championship leader Oscar Piastri bounce back after a rough weekend in Baku? Will Max Verstappen continue his two-race winning streak? We break down the teams, the drivers, and everything you need to know before the lights go out. 🎧 Don't miss a second – tune in and get ready for one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar! Follow us on socials and stay connected: Instagram: @Formula_america YouTube: Formula America Podcast

Baku brought the chaos! This week we break down the Azerbaijan Grand Prix — starting with that marathon 2-hour qualifying session packed with a record number of red flags. Carlos Sainz shocked the grid by sticking it on the front row, then backed it up with his first podium for Williams (and their first in years). Meanwhile, McLaren had an absolute nightmare: Piastri's disastrous start and lap 1 crash set the tone, and Norris couldn't take advantage despite his rivals slipping up. Liam Lawson showed one of his best weekends yet, and Max Verstappen reminded everyone why he's Max — cruising to a flawless win. We've got all the drama, hot takes, and laughs you need from a wild weekend in Baku. 👉 Don't forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @Formula_America

After a week off, we're back and ready to dive into everything you need to know for the Azerbaijan GP! Can McLaren seal the Constructors' Championship this weekend? Will Charles Leclerc keep his four-year streak of pole positions alive? And can Red Bull keep their Monza magic rolling in Baku? We're breaking down the drivers, the drama, and the key storylines so you'll be ready when the lights go out. Buckle up—it's going to be a wild ride! 👉 Don't forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star review if you're loving the ride! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @Formula_America

Monza brought speed, strategy… and a whole lot of controversy. While the race itself cooled off after the opening 15 laps, the drama was just heating up—especially with McLaren's late-race team orders. Should they have swapped drivers? We break down the call, share our take, and debate what it means moving forward. We also dive into: 🏎️ Max Verstappen's insane weekend—pole to podium in pure dominance. 💥 The Carlos Sainz vs. Ollie Bearman collision and the fallout. ⚡ And all the spicy storylines you didn't see coming. Boring race? Maybe. But trust us—there's plenty to unpack. 👉 Tune in, hit that follow button, and join the conversation with us! Follow along on Instagram: @Formula_America

We're headed to Monza! 🇮🇹 Coming off the chaos of the Dutch GP, we break down everything you need to know before lights out in Italy. Can Lando, Lewis, and Charles bounce back from their DNFs? Will Ferrari rise to the occasion in front of the Tifosi, or will another team steal the spotlight? We cover the storylines, predictions, and what to watch for this weekend at the Temple of Speed. 👉 Don't forget to follow the show so you never miss a race preview or breakdown. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @Formula_America

This Dutch GP was absolute chaos! From a Ferrari double DNF (brutal), to Lando Norris retiring with a mechanical issue, the drama didn't stop. Isaack Hadjar grabbed his first-ever podium, Ollie Bearman delivered his best finish yet, and Oscar Piastri extended his championship lead with a flawless grand slam performance. We break down every twist, crash, and standout moment from one of the wildest races of the season.   👉 If you enjoy the show, don't forget to follow, rate, and share with your fellow F1 fans. Join the conversation with us on Instagram @Formula_America and catch every episode drop.

🇺🇸 F1 is BACK, baby! After a long summer break, we're fired up and rolling straight into Zandvoort for the Dutch GP — Max Verstappen's home turf. But before we talk orange smoke and tight banking, we've got BIG news: Cadillac has officially announced their driver lineup with Bottas and Perez. Safe choices? Smart moves? Either way, America finally has a team we can be proud of (and no, Haas still doesn't count). In this episode we break it all down: 🔥 Cadillac's bold entrance into the grid 🔥 What to expect from Zandvoort this weekend 🔥 Who we think takes the win, who gets left in the dust 🔥 Our wild, off-the-wall predictions that just might hit Grab a cold one, crank up the volume, and get ready — Formula 1 is back and we're going full throttle.