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Q&A: Is Canada a must-win for George Russell?

It’s the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend! So we’re answering all your questions… Is this a must-win for George Russell after the early success of his teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli? Will Mercedes’ big upgrades push them further in front? And will any drivers crash into Canada's famous ‘Wall of Champions’? Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com [uptospeed@global.com] Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Daniel Aihie and Martin Croser Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Is Max Verstappen the only F1 driver who would dare race Nurburgring 24hr mid-season?

The F1 world was gripped this weekend watching Max Verstappen come agonisingly close to winning the iconic 24 hour race in Nurburgring. Did Max's daring overtakes at "The Green Hell" show why he's the best out there? How will he recover in time for the Canadian Grand Prix in a few days? Will other F1 drivers follow suit and should they be encouraged to? And later we debate - what was the biggest scandal in F1 history? Was it Lewis Hamilton losing out to Max Verstappen at the 2021 finale? Or does the cheating in the 80s trump that? Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com [uptospeed@global.com] Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Daniel Aihie Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Is Oscar Piastri the heir to Max Verstappen’s Red Bull throne?

Oscar Piastri is reportedly being targeted by Red Bull as Max Verstappen's replacement if he leaves Formula One. So is Oscar the best man to lead Red Bull into it's new era? Would a George Russell or Charles Leclerc be a better fit? And why leave the healthiest team on the grid for chaos? Plus, we get excited about Max Verstappen racing in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this weekend and answer one of your questions! Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com [uptospeed@global.com] Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Daniel Aihie Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Should teams be paying for F1's engine mistakes?

We’re only four races in and F1 has now agreed to change the rules twice! So will less electric power make racing better? Is this all to keep Max Verstappen happy? And should teams be shelling out even more money for FIA mistakes? Up To Speed is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com [uptospeed@global.com] Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Daniel Aihie Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Too soon for Toto Wolff to pick a favourite driver?

When your teenage driver keeps beating your pre-season favourite, what do you do?! Kimi Antonelli won his third Grand Prix in Miami ahead of teammate George Russell and it's thrown up a load of questions at Mercedes. How is Toto Wolff going to manage the championship now? Should Kimi be treated as the team's number one driver? Could Max Verstappen come sniffing for Russell's seat if he doesn't start winning again? And later... is the FIA President right to bring back the noisier V8 engines? Up To Speed is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com [uptospeed@global.com] Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Daniel Aihie Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells