FORMULA America: F1 Podcast

In this episode we break down the growing controversy around the Mercedes engine loophole, what the Barcelona shakedown actually told us (and what it didn't), and which of the new F1 liveries are hits… and which ones should've stayed in the design lab.
And then there's the bombshell nobody saw coming: Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian — because apparently F1 needed more chaos off track too.
Technical drama, preseason hype, internet-breaking headlines, and a few strong opinions along the way. Just another normal week in Formula 1.
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The offseason might be "quiet," but Formula 1 clearly didn't get the memo.
We're officially halfway through the break and there's already plenty to unpack — fresh livery launches hitting the grid, the Barcelona shakedown looming large, and early clues about who's sandbagging… and who absolutely isn't.
We break down what teams are really looking for in Barcelona, why these early runs matter more than fans think, and what signals to watch before testing even begins.
Plus:
Lewis Hamilton gets a new race engineer at Ferrari — what does that mean for his adaptation and Ferrari's 2026 mindset?

Livery season is here — who nailed it, who missed, and who's already playing the hype game.

And the big question everyone's whispering about… is Christian Horner actually making a return, or is this just peak paddock chaos?

We're back, we're fired up, and the road to lights out in 2026 has officially begun.
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We poured some drinks, dropped the filters, and went straight into the most controversial Formula 1 takes from Reddit, social media, and the internet's darkest corners.
This is raw, unfiltered F1 talk—explicit language, strong opinions, and zero concern for PR-friendly narratives. It's loud, honest, and absolutely not safe for work.
If you want clean analysis, skip this one. If you want real F1 fans saying what everyone's thinking after a few drinks… welcome to After Dark.

The F1 season may be over, but the chaos is just getting started.
In this off-season mega recap, we break down everything that's exploded across Formula 1 since the checkered flag fell earlier this month. From Helmut Marko's stunning exit from Red Bull to the controversies, power struggles, and political fallout left in his wake — this episode dives straight into the deep end of the paddock drama.
We also tackle the 2026 engine war, where multiple teams are formally raising complaints against Red Bull and Mercedes, accusing them of exploiting a potential loophole to squeeze extra power out of their future power units. Is it innovation? Is it rule-bending? Or is this the first shot fired in the next great F1 arms race?
Add in off-season maneuvering, behind-the-scenes tension, and what it all means for the future of the grid — and you've got an episode packed with insight, speculation, and straight-up racing energy.
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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!