From the Paddock

Alex Hamilton and Lydia Mee break down Formula 1's newly announced 2027 calendar, including Monaco's first-ever sprint race, Bahrain replacing Australia as the season opener, and the expansion of sprint weekends from six to ten. They discuss whether these changes will improve the racing experience, what they mean for fans, and why F1 is continuing to push its most divisive format.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madrid’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix was billed as a major new chapter for the sport — but did it live up to the hype?In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia break down everything that went wrong, from fan complaints and track facilities to a controversial security incident involving a photographer and a race that left plenty of F1 fans disappointed.The team also looks ahead to McLaren’s ambitious plans beyond Formula 1, as Lando Norris gets behind the wheel of the team’s new hypercar ahead of its World Endurance Championship campaign. Could Norris eventually chase motorsport’s elusive Triple Crown?And finally, Alex and Lydia discuss FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comments about Fernando Alonso and whether Formula 1 should do more to help struggling teams — or whether teams simply have to live with getting things wrong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of From the Paddock, Alex and Lydia give an overview of Madrid's brand new Madring circuit–including what to expect this weekend, environmental challenges, and complaints from local residents.We also break down Fernando Alonso shutting down suggestions of an announcement at his home race, telling reporters "not soon".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimi Antonelli stunned the Monza crowd with a victory from 19th on the grid, raising new questions about Mercedes' driver hierarchy and championship strategy. Alex and Lydia also break down Lewis Hamilton's frustration with Ferrari after another clash with Charles Leclerc and examine exactly what caused Leclerc's frightening 50G crash during the Italian Grand Prix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lewis Hamilton stole the spotlight ahead of the Italian Grand Prix by arriving at Monza in his restored Ferrari F40. Alex Harrington and Lydia Mee discuss the remarkable story behind the legendary car, break down the slipstream and teammate tactics set to shape qualifying at Monza, and explain why Formula 1 could shorten race distances from 2027 as part of ongoing engine regulation changes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.