F1 Austrian GP Review: Russell Wins, Ferrari Struggle & Red Bull Are BACK?

F1 Austrian GP Review: Russell Wins, Ferrari Struggle & Red Bull Are BACK?

George Russell wins the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, but was this a Mercedes masterclass or did the qualifying drama open the door? In this Austrian GP review, we break down Russell’s win, Verstappen and Red Bull’s upgraded race pace, Ferrari’s disappointing Sunday, McLaren’s mixed result, and the midfield battle team by team. We also cover tyre strategy, pit stops, race pace, biggest winners and losers, and what this all means heading into the next round. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for more F1 previews + race weekend pods. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroundEffectF1] X [https://x.com/groundeffectf1] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegroundeffectf1/]

Austrian GP Preview: The Battle for Control

The Austrian GP preview is here — and this weekend could reveal who really has control across the Formula 1 grid. We look at the big in-team battles, including Hamilton vs Leclerc at Ferrari and Russell vs Antonelli at Mercedes, plus Ferrari’s upgrades, Mercedes reliability concerns, Red Bull’s home race bounce-back, and whether McLaren can stay in the fight. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for more F1 previews + race weekend pods. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroundEffectF1] X [https://x.com/groundeffectf1] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegroundeffectf1/]

Has Lewis Hamilton Made Charles Leclerc Ferrari’s Number Two?

Has Lewis Hamilton made Charles Leclerc Ferrari’s number two driver? Hamilton’s resurgence at Ferrari has sparked one of the biggest debates in Formula 1 right now. Is Lewis becoming the true leader of Scuderia Ferrari, and where does that leave Leclerc? In this episode, we break down the Ferrari power shift, Hamilton’s momentum, Leclerc’s pressure, and what it could mean for the team going forward. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for more F1 previews + race weekend pods. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroundEffectF1] X [https://x.com/groundeffectf1] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegroundeffectf1/]

Barcelona GP Review: Hamilton’s FIRST Ferrari Win Changes Everything

Lewis Hamilton has finally won in Ferrari red — and Barcelona may have just changed the entire F1 season. In this episode of The Ground Effect F1 Podcast, we review the Barcelona Grand Prix and break down Hamilton’s huge first Ferrari win. We look at what this means for Ferrari’s title hopes, whether Hamilton is truly back, and how much this result changes the championship picture. We also discuss the key strategy calls, the biggest winners and losers from the weekend, and whether Ferrari now have the momentum to take the fight to the rest of the grid. Was this just one brilliant weekend, or the start of something much bigger? Let’s get into it. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for more F1 previews + race weekend pods. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroundEffectF1] X [https://x.com/groundeffectf1] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegroundeffectf1/]

Barcelona GP Team Preview: Can Anyone Stop Antonelli’s Dominance?

The 2026 Barcelona GP is here, and all eyes are on Kimi Antonelli. In this episode of The Ground Effect F1 Podcast, we preview the teams heading into one of the most important weekends of the season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Barcelona is a true test of car balance, race pace, tyre management, and overall performance, making it the perfect place to see who really has the pace to challenge at the front. We discuss Antonelli’s dominant form, Russell’s fight to stay alive in the championship, the teams that could spring a surprise, and which drivers need a big result this weekend. Can anyone stop Antonelli? Can Russell stop the rot? Or are we set for another statement weekend? Listen now for our full Barcelona GP Team Preview. Follow The Ground Effect F1 Podcast for more F1 previews + race weekend pods. YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGroundEffectF1] X [https://x.com/groundeffectf1] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegroundeffectf1/]