Season Opener Recap: Fernando Alonso Lands on the Podium, Ferrari Comes Up Short, and Verstappen Earns His First Win at the Bahrain GP

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F1 European Preview

Megan Schuster and Spanners preview Formula 1’s European stretch by ranking the calendar’s European circuits, and debating what makes a track great for actual racing. They dig into street-track fatigue, overtaking challenges, track limits, iconic corners, historic prestige, and t ...  Show more

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Megan and Spanners recap a chaotic 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli earned his fourth straight win amid Mercedes teammate drama, McLaren strategy disasters, and a resurgent Lewis Hamilton. They break down Antonelli’s heated battle with George Russell, McLaren’s baff ...  Show more

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