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F1 2026 Summer Break Special | Silly Season Rumours & Which Teams Have Gotten it Right?
The F1 summer break is ALMOST OVER… and it’s almost time to get back racing!
After an action packed first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, the paddock has finally had some time to breathe but the championship certainly hasn’t slowed down.
In this episode, we’re looking back at everything that’s happened so far and asking the big question, who has the upper hand heading into the second half of the season?
Kimi Antonelli heads into the restart at the top of the Drivers’ Championship, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell chasing him down. Mercedes have looked incredibly strong, but Ferrari and McLaren have been closing the gap, and Lando Norris’ victory in Hungary has added even more intrigue to what could be a fascinating title fight.
We’ll be talking about the biggest winners and losers of the first half of the season, the performances that surprised us, the teams that need to step things up, and which drivers could make a serious championship charge after the break.
And, of course, we’ll look ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where F1 finally returns to action from August 21–23, including a Sprint weekend to kick-start the second half of the championship.
So grab yourself a coffee, settle back in, and join us as we say goodbye to the summer break and welcome Formula 1 back with open arms!
The summer is over. The silly season is heating up. And the championship battle is about to get VERY interesting.
The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on the season so far.
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16. F1 2026 Spanish GP | The Madring? More Like SadRing!!!
56:16||Season 5, Ep. 16We arrived for round 14 of the 2026 Formula 1 season for the first ever Spanish Grand Prix at the brand new Madring circuit In this episode, we break down everything that happened at the inaugural Madrid race, from Lando Norris starting on pole and looking in control early on, to Kimi Antonelli once again proving why he is becoming the man to beat in the 2026 championship.We discuss Antonelli’s impressive eighth victory of the season, Max Verstappen’s strong drive to second, and the strategy drama that turned what looked like a potential Norris victory into a disappointing third-place finish. The Virtual Safety Car and McLaren’s pit stop timing proved decisive, giving Mercedes the opportunity to seize control of the race.We’ll also look at the Madring itself. Did Madrid’s new circuit live up to the hype? Was the track too difficult to overtake on, and does it have what it takes to become a future classic on the F1 calendar? With its fast sections, tight corners, elevation changes and the spectacularly banked La Monumental, there’s certainly plenty to discuss.Plus, we talk about Charles Leclerc’s fourth-place finish, George Russell taking fifth, Lewis Hamilton’s frustrating early retirement with brake problems, and what Antonelli’s latest victory means for the championship battle heading into the final stages of the season.Was this the beginning of a new era for the Spanish Grand Prix or does Madring still have some convincing to do?So grab a drink, settle in and join us as the guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 🥈 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 🥉 Lando Norris (McLaren) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #AzerbaijanGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
15. F1 2026 Italian GP | Home Soil Hero!! Antonelli wins in MONZA!!
01:07:34||Season 5, Ep. 15We arrived for round 13 of the 2026 Formula 1 season for the Italian Grand Prix and it was an Italian Grand Prix packed with drama, controversy and an incredible comeback filled with emotion and spectacle.In this episode, we break down all the drama from the Temple of Speed, including Kimi Antonelli’s incredible charge from 19th on the grid to claim a sensational home victory for Mercedes.We’ll discuss Antonelli’s battle with teammate George Russell, Max Verstappen’s podium finish, McLaren’s closely matched Norris and Piastri result, and Ferrari’s nightmare home race after Charles Leclerc’s huge early crash and Lewis Hamilton’s difficult afternoon.We’ll also look at the red flag, the controversial moments, the strategy calls, the biggest winners and losers from Monza, and what this result means for the 2026 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.So grab a drink, settle in and join us as the guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 🥈 George Russell (Mercedes) 🥉 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #SpanishGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
14. F1 2026 Dutch GP | ZANDVOORT GOES OUT WITH A BANG! | Norris Wins, Max Crashes & Yuki’s BACK!!!
01:07:13||Season 5, Ep. 14We arrived refreshed after the summer break for round 12 of the 2026 Formula 1 season for the final Dutch Grand Prix, saying goodbye to Zandvoort, but a weekend where we were treated to absolutely everything, qualifying, a sprint race and a chaotic Dutch grand prix! With a dramatic opening lap crash for home hero Max Verstappen, a red flag, changing strategies, team orders, tense battles and a brilliant fight for victory between Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli.Lando Norris, who produced a superb comeback to take his second consecutive Grand Prix victory and McLaren’s third straight win at Zandvoort. Antonelli came home second to extend his championship lead, while George Russell completed the podium after another fascinating Mercedes weekend.We’ll also discuss Mercedes’ team orders, Lewis Hamilton’s race, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson’s impressive stand-in performance, Fernando Alonso’s points finish and all the other winners and losers from a seriously eventful afternoon.So grab a drink, settle in and join us as the guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Lando Norris (McLaren) 🥈 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 🥉 George Russell (Mercedes) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #ItalianGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
12. F1 2026 Hungarian GP | McLaren are Back!! AND SO IS SEPANG!!!!
01:10:41||Season 5, Ep. 12We arrived for round 11 of the 2026 Formula 1 season for the Hungarian Grand Prix where Lando Norris finally returned to the top step of the podium, delivering McLaren's first victory of the season after a chaotic race packed with controversy, strategy and heartbreak.We discuss the pivotal clash between Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz that turned the race on its head, Piastri's frustrating retirement, Max Verstappen's relentless charge to second place, and another impressive podium finish for championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the title fight continues to intensify.We also analyse the biggest talking points from Budapest, including Lewis Hamilton's costly pit lane speeding penalty, the strategic battles that shaped the race, what Norris' breakthrough win means for McLaren heading into the second half of the season, and whether anyone can stop Antonelli's march towards the World Championship.With emotions running high, plenty of debate surrounding key incidents, and the paddock now heading into the summer shutdown, there's no shortage of stories to unpack.Join us as we review every major moment from an unforgettable Hungarian Grand Prix and look ahead to what promises to be a fascinating second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season.The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Lando Norris (McLaren) 🥈 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 🥉 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #DutchGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
11. F1 2026 Belgium GP | SPA Said Yes To Antonelli…and No to Russell!!!
58:02||Season 5, Ep. 11We arrived at round 10 of the 2026 Formula 1 season for the Belgian Grand Prix, which delivered everything Formula 1 fans could ask for: wheel-to-wheel racing, controversial incidents, changing strategies, and another masterclass from Kimi Antonelli.In this episode, we break down Antonelli's incredible victory at Spa-Francorchamps as he extended his championship lead, the dramatic opening-lap collision between George Russell and Lewis Hamilton that shook up the title fight, and the fierce battles throughout the field. We also discuss Hamilton's penalty, Verstappen's podium finish, Ferrari's pace, the key strategic decisions that shaped the race, and what the Belgian Grand Prix means for the championship heading into the next round.The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 🥈 Charles LeClerc (Ferrari) 🥉 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #HungarianGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
10. F1 2026 British GP | Chaos at Silverstone but Glory for LeClerc!!!
01:19:40||Season 5, Ep. 10We arrived for round 9 of the 2026 F1 season for the British Grand Prix where we were also treated to a Sprint weekend! The Ferrari team were alive this weekend with Hamilton putting his car on pole for the sprint, however, it was the boy from Bologna, Kimi Antonelli that swooped in yet again to claim victory on Saturday afternoon. However, off of the back that could have seen the Ferrari team clinch victory on Saturday, it was both Ferrari boys that put it Kimi on Sunday, with an incredible and dominating first stint performance from both LeClerc & Hamilton that seen the pair holding P1 & P2 until things became a little chaotic.A late race safety car threw a spanner into the works as Max Verstappen found the gravel trap at the Lando Norris stand, and heartbreak came Kimi’s way as his car started to fall apart all around him. Unfortunately, after the chaos settled and what many fans thought was going to be a last lap shootout, the FIA kept the safety car out to finish up the race with LeClerc clinching P1, Russell claiming P2 and Hamilton claiming P3The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Charles LeClerc (Ferrari) 🥈 George Russell (Mercedes) 🥉 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #BelgiumGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
9. F1 2026 Austrian GP | DID HE REALLY LIFT???!!! George Russell WINS IN AUSTRIA!!!
53:10||Season 5, Ep. 9We arrived for round 8 of the 2026 F1 season for the Austrian Grand Prix, but before the grand prix even kicked off, it was Saturday’s qualifying session that had everyone debating whether George Rusell should’ve kept his pole position for the main event on Sunday.With an unexpected crash from Verstappen during Q3, and both Ferrari’s on course for a one two grid start, the celebrations in the Italian garage were quickly followed by confusion as George Russell snagged pole after the yellow flags were deployed... did he lift, should his lap time have been deleted?But it was the FIA to the rescue as the British driver kept his spot for the main event on Sunday, and from lights out to the finish, George Russeell claimed his second GP victory of the season.The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekend’s Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 George Russell (Mercedes) 🥈 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 🥉 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #BritishGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!
8. F1 2026 Spanish GP | BREAKING NEWS: Ferrari Didn't Ferrari It!!! Hamilton WINS IN RED!!
57:51||Season 5, Ep. 8We arrived for round 7 of the 2026 F1 season for the Spanish Grand Prix, with after months of anticipation, heartbreak, near-misses and endless debate, the seven-time world champion, LEWIS HAMILTON has claimed his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari But for the rest of the grid, IT WAS heartache, near-misses and endless debate, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli retiring due to power unit issues, Ferrari’s Charles LeClerc retiring due to power steering issues and about 5 or 6 other DNF’s, it was one that definitely had a lot of fans on the edge of their seats.But was this the moment Ferrari's championship challenge truly came alive? Can Hamilton build on this momentum and hunt down Antonelli in the standings? And is this the start of a new chapter in one of Formula 1's most iconic partnerships?The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekends Grand Prix. 📊 Top 3: Grand Prix🥇 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 🥈 George Russell (Mercedes) 🥉 Lando Norris (McLaren) Join us for the F1 2026 season by joining our fantasy league below 👇 https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C7UEWZC0Y09 League Code: C7UEWZC0Y09🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight! Up next is the #AustrianGP-------- Join In --------------- Want to be part of the show? Send your comments and questions to: feedback@latenightracereview.com Website: https://latenightracereview.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnracereview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LNRaceReview Also available on all streaming platforms: "Late Night Race Review" ------------------------------------- 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more F1 race reviews!