The Wheelknowers | A Formula 1 Podcast By The Final Lap

CHARLES LECLERC BACK ON TOP, A CONTROVERSIAL SAFETY CAR ENDING, AND KIMI'S UP AND DOWN DAY!

It's another solo episode for Josh this week as he breaks down everything from the British Grand Prix starting with Charles Leclerc's first win since 2024, and if this can be the kick start to the season that Leclerc needed. He also breaks down the Max Verstappen crash, what it says about Max's current state at Red Bull and how the ensuing safety car (non)restart could have been handled differently by race officials. He also dives into the Kimi Antonelli roller coaster race, why his penalty was unfair and where he sits in the championship after gaining no points in the Grand Prix. He also discusses Lewis Hamilton's penalty off the line, a quick Cadillac Corner, the minion Landostand, and personal podiums and an Aston Martin stinker of the week. Thanks for listening!

GEORGE RUSSELL HITS THE T-POSE AGAIN, QUALI YELLOW FLAG DRAMA & FERRARI OFF THE PACE (AUSTRIAN GP)

It's a solo episode with Josh this week as he breaks down everything from a hectic Austrian Grand Prix weekend! First, we go over George Russell's win and why this was exactly the type of race win he needed to get his mojo back, we also dive into the yellow flag qualifying moment and Josh makes the case why George was not in the wrong, but why the FIA should have thrown a double yellow in that situation. Then we discuss Max Verstappens epic drive from fifth to second, why Red Bull may have cost him a chance at the win with strategy, and why Max may have cost himself the win with his qualifying crash. Josh also breaks down Antonelli's early mistakes that may have cost him the race, Ferrari's drop in pace in Austria, Williams horrific start to 2026, and Cadillac's worst F1 weekend yet, and his personal podium and stinker of the week. Thanks for listening!

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!