The Wheelknowers | A Formula 1 Podcast By The Final Lap

LEWIS HAMILTON WINS FOR FERRARI, KIMI DNF'S, AND GASLY GETS HIS PODIUM BACK!

The Wheelknowers are back to discuss everything from the Grand Prix in Barcelona. We start with Lewis Hamilton's win, what it means for his career, and if this puts him into contention for a 2026 title fight? We also breakdown Mercedes' weekend where Kimi Antonelli retires from the race with car issues, and George Russell finishes P2, but still not feeling like a win for him in the championship battle this weekend.  Then we discuss McLaren and where they are at in terms of getting back to the front, and the disparity in pace between Lando and Oscar. Next, we give Gasly and Alpine their praise for being best of the rest so far this season before debating the fairness of Pierre's podium being reinstated for Monaco. Finally, we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week for Barcelona. Thanks for listening!

KIMI ANTONELLI REIGNS KING IN MONACO, PENALTIES ARE A PROBLEM, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT MONACO?

The Wheelknowers reconvene to break down a bizarre Monaco Grand Prix. We start with Kimi Antonelli's fifth straight Grand Prix victory, and if we are watching the beginnings of a generational career for Kimi. Next, we question if its already too late for George and what needs to change for him to come back in this championship. We also discuss the tough race for Leclerc and the roller coaster ride that is being a Charles fan, and Gasly's team not mentioning his penalty during the race. We also break down the insane penalty situation from Monaco and what to do with the Monaco Grand Prix moving forward. Finally, we sulk at Perez's penalties taking away Cadillac's first F1 points before giving our personal podiums and stinker of the week. Thanks for listening!

KIMI WINS AGAIN IN CANADA, SAD BOY GEORGE RUSSELL, MCLAREN HAVE A STINKER, AND CHECO LOOKS GOOD!

The Wheelknowers are back to break down everything from a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix weekend! We start with Kimi Antonelli winning his fourth straight grand prix, his aggressive driving against George, and George's sad boy moments after retiring from the race. We also discuss Ferrari's improved weekend, McLaren's grand prix disaster on Sunday, Red Bull's improvements, and Lando expressing interest in the triple crown. Then we move to Cadillac corner to talk about Perez's great weekend on pace, Bottas' struggles once again to match Checo, and if Herta is ready to move up next season. Finally, we give our personal podiums and stinker of the week for Canada. Thanks for listening!

KIMI ANTONELLI WINS AGAIN IN MIAMI, MCLAREN MAKE GAINS, AND REG UPDATES SHOW IMPROVEMENT!

Josh and Sam are back to our regularly scheduled programming as F1 returns in Miami! We discuss Kimi Antonelli's third win in a row, if his dominance is real, and the cause for the gap between him and George Russell. Then we move to McLaren's upgrades for the weekend which yielded great results and if they can compete with Mercedes. We also breakdown William's improvements in Miami, Alpines lead in the midfield, Ferrari's disappointing weekend, and Audi's struggles. Finally, we discuss F1's updated regs for Miami that showed improvements but are still not enough, and the move to V8's in 2030/2031. We finish with Personal Podiums, Stinker of the Week, Cadillac Corner, and a little discussion on the Miami celebrity filled grid walk. Thanks for listening!

KIMI ANTONELLI WINS IN JAPAN, WILL SAFETY PUSH CHANGES TO F1 REGS, AND WILL MAX RETIRE AFTER 2026?!

Josh and Sam are back to break down the Japanese Grand Prix starting with Kimi Antonelli's second win of the season and becoming the youngest championship leader in F1 history. We also discuss if Kimi is ready to battle George for the championship, McLaren's weird start to 2026, Oscar Piastri's first Grand Prix start of the year, and if McLaren or Ferrari have a better chance to beat Mercedes? Next, we talk about the new regulations, safety concerns with the speed differences between the cars, and if safety is the only thing that could get the FIA and F1 to make regulation changes? Finally, both make a pick for Cadillac's chances of scoring points this year. Thanks for listening!