In The Paddock F1 Podcast

4 IN A ROW! Kimi Antonelli WINS Canada! Max Verstappen Quit Threat & Haas Boss Goes Nuclear! | Ep 190

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/fan_mail/new]  The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was absolute mechanical hell! Six cars DNF's as rookie phenom Andrea Kimi Antonelli captures his FOURTH straight F1 victory in a row after a pole-position heartbreak for George Russell. Cheese and Greeny break down McLaren's disastrous tire strategy, Lewis Hamilton's inspired podium pass, and Max Verstappen's looming threat to permanently quit F1 over the 2027 engine regulations. Plus, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu goes completely scorched-earth on clickbait journalists, Alain Prost's shocking home invasion, and Felix Rosenqvist's historic, razor-thin Indy 500 victory!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/support]

V8 Engines BACK in F1?! & Max Verstappen's Mercedes GT3 Masterclass | Ep 189

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/fan_mail/new] The global F1 news wire is on fire, and Greeny and the Cheese are breaking down a massive week in the paddock! We kick things off with Cheese’s absolute meltdown over the upcoming motorsport calendar—why are we forcing fans to choose between Monaco and the Indy 500?! Then, we get into the heavy hitters: Honda just posted a historic $2.6 Billion financial loss. Could this massive EV market failure force Formula 1 executives to finally bring back roaring V8 engines by 2031? Plus, Max Verstappen is officially driving a Mercedes (at the Nürburgring 24 Hours), and the GT grid is in absolute awe of his masterclass. Finally, the guys run through the wildest paddock rumors in our Quick Shifts segment: * Are Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso being pushed toward retirement? * Is Gucci preparing for a massive 2027 Alpine livery takeover? * Why in the world is the FBI actively investigating Valtteri Bottas?! 📺 IN THE PADDOCK 2.0 IS HERE! We are now dropping daily F1 vertical videos. If you are listening on audio, you are missing half the show! Subscribe to our YouTube channel right now for daily news updates and exclusive visual clips:  https://www.youtube.com/@InThePaddockF1Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/support]

Verstappen to Mercedes? Ferrari’s Upgrade DISASTER & F1 Engine Panic | Ep 188

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/fan_mail/new] The F1 rumor mill is completely off the rails. This week on a special "In the News" edition of In the Paddock, Greeny and Cheese dive into the biggest off-track storylines dominating the sport. Are the new 2026 F1 cars already a failure? The FIA hits the panic button, announcing a sudden shift to a 60/40 combustion-to-battery split for 2027 to prevent the sport from turning into "Mario Kart." Plus, the wildest driver market rumor of the year: Is Max Verstappen seriously eyeing George Russell’s seat at Mercedes if Red Bull can't deliver a title-contending car? Finally, Cheese goes scorched-earth on Ferrari. After bringing 11 highly anticipated upgrades to Miami with absolutely nothing to show for it, we ask the hard question: Does Maranello need to fire the pit wall and bring in a culture-shifter like Christian Horner? On Today's Fast Lap: * (01:30) F1 Engine Panic: Why the FIA is suddenly changing the rules for 2027. * (06:45) Driver Market: Max Verstappen to Mercedes to replace George Russell? * (10:15) Ferrari's Miami Disaster: 11 failed upgrades and the broken culture in Maranello. The Global Grandstand Roll Call: A massive thank you to the listeners checking in from all over the world this week! Shoutout to our In the Paddock community listening from: Sydney, New South Wales; Morgantown, West Virginia; Anaheim, California; Gelderland, Netherlands; Norfolk, UK; Seoul, South Korea; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Springfield, Massachusetts! Want your city shouted out on the next episode? Drop your hometown in the comments of our latest YouTube video or TikTok! Follow the Show & Join the Debate: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InThePaddockF1Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/support]

Kimi Antonelli Makes F1 History at the 2026 Miami GP & Jimmy Fallon’s Paddock Chaos | Ep. 187

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/fan_mail/new] Formula 1 is back in the States, and South Beach delivered an absolute banger! Kimi Antonelli just did the unthinkable, doing something no driver has ever done in F1 history, while McLaren proves they are here to fight for the Championship. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen’s weekend turned into a disaster class, and Jimmy Fallon was... well, doing way too much in the paddock. Cheese and Greeny are back in the studio breaking down every chaotic lap of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix! We are talking Mercedes upgrades, Ferrari's terrible race pace, and dropping some massive news about the F1 calendar. Episode Breakdown: * Miami Baby! – We dive into the Miami Street Circuit, the fake marina, the celebrities, and why the Miami GP always brings the wildest energy. * [Kimi Makes F1 History] – 3 Poles. 3 Wins. Kimi Antonelli is the first driver in Formula 1 history to pull off this trifecta. Is Mercedes back to total dominance? * [McLaren’s Double Podium] – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secure P2 and P3. McLaren is officially knocking on the door. * [Max Verstappen’s Disaster] – From a front-row start to a complete nightmare. What went wrong for the Red Bull camp? * [The Midfield Battle & Ferrari's Woes] – Why Ferrari couldn't find any race pace, George Russell finishing P4, and the rest of the midfield scramble. * [Quizmaster’s Cockpit] – Testing F1 Florida trivia: Who really won the first Miami GP? * [The "Slap" of the Week] – Jimmy Fallon, we are looking at you. A breakdown of his out-of-control paddock appearance. * [F1 Calendar News] – Massive schedule shakeup! The Dutch GP is out, and Istanbul, Turkey is officially back on the calendar for 2027! * [Tribute to a Legend] – We take a moment to honor the incredible life and legacy of Alex Zanardi. Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button for your weekly dose of caffeinated, medicated F1 banter! If you loved the episode, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It helps us feed the algorithm and bring you more unfiltered F1 content! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/support]

F1 2026 Regulations Chaos Toto Wolff's Fury, Mercedes Odds Surge & V8 Demands | Ep 186

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/fan_mail/new] Welcome back to another highly caffeinated episode of In the Paddock USA with Greeny and the Cheese! This week, we are dissecting the massive 2026 FIA regulation updates and what they mean for the future of Formula 1. Are these changes fixing a broken system, or did the FIA just make a massive engineering mistake? We break down the technical jargon, discuss the overwhelming fan demand to ditch the batteries, and look ahead to the next race on the calendar. In this episode, we cover: * The 2026 Engine Overhaul: A breakdown of the new energy management parameters, including the reduction of superclip duration to 2 to 4 seconds per lap and the peak power increase to 350 kilowatts. * Toto Wolff’s Reaction: Why the Mercedes boss claims the FIA took a "baseball bat" to rules that needed a "scalpel". * Vegas Odds Shakedown: How Mercedes drivers have massively jumped in the Vegas championship odds following the latest regulation announcements. * The V8 Nostalgia: We discuss the recent drop in F1 ratings and why fans are begging the FIA to bring back the 18,000 RPM screaming engines. * Miami GP Preview: Getting ready for all the action and pre-race events ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Don't forget to hit the like and subscribe button, and tune in to our pre-race coverage on Sideline FM! Have a question or a rant about the new regulations? Email the show at inthepaddockusa@gmail.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897435/support]