George fights the podcasting undercut as he reviews the season finale and title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris became WORLD CHAMPION. With McLaren executing a strategy masterclass that left Red Bull boxed in, George breaks down how a poised but razor-tense finale swung decisively towards Norris.
George also charts the pivotal moments that shaped the title, stitching together the story of a champion who recalibrated, fought back, and ultimately wrote himself into history as the 35th Formula 1 World Champion.
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George mistakenly doesn't pit on episode 27 as he reviews the Qatar Grand Prix… and honestly, Marshals, McLaren have put us through an emotional déjà-vu disasterclass by refusing a free lap-seven pit stop, leaving the championship now hinging on Lando keeping it clean and Oscar pulling out the extraordinary. George breaks down Max Verstappen’s boisterous charge toward a possible title number five (or four…), Hannah Schmitz doubling down while McLaren dithered, and the spiralling Ferrari melodrama.
Elsewhere, George dives into Antonelli’s maturing racecraft (despite Helmut Marko’s comments), Williams’ upward march as Carlos Sainz finds his groove, and a spurious, tantalising long-term chaos-theory prospect of an Adrian Newey–Lewis Hamilton Aston Martin super-team, before finishing with your permutations for championship glory. One more race. Three drivers. Who’s going to win?!
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George struggles in extreme wets at the Las Vegas Grand Prix — a weekend where qualifying turned chaotic, tyres refused to heat, and McLaren somehow contrived to turn a near-certain title into game of dice. From Lewis Hamilton’s low-point in Ferrari red and the skid-block saga that detonated McLaren’s championship cushion, to Lando’s bullish Turn 1 lunge on Max, George breaks down all the weekend’s controversy with a hefty dose of British scepticism. Even Fernando Alonso’s asphalt-based despair gets an airing.#LasVegasGP #F1 #Formula1 #F1Podcast #LewisHamilton #LH44 #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #CharlesLeclerc #CarlosSainz #AlexAlbon #GeorgeRussell #FernandoAlonso #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBullRacing #MercedesF1 #Motorsport
George forgets to close the DRS and crashes into the barrier as he reviews the Brazilian Grand Prix — a sprint weekend that had a bit of Samba spice in the Championship. From Oscar Piastri’s slippery spin to Max Verstappen’s pit-lane resurrection, George breaks down Interlagos where lockups fought stewards’ guidelines. As Ferrari fumble, Lando Norris moves 24 points clear, while Mercedes’ rookie Kimi Antonelli delivered his best weekend yet.
#BrazilGP #SaoPauloGP #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #CarlosSainz #GeorgeRussell #KimiAntonelli #FrancoColapinto #NicoHulkenberg #OliverBearman #AlexAlbon #FernandoAlonso #McLaren #MercedesF1 #RedBullRacing #Ferrari #Motorsport #F1Podcast #F1 #Formula1
George cuts some podcasting corners as he reviews the Mexico Grand Prix—where Turn 1 looked like a lawn-mower convention and the stewards’ handbook got more airtime than the onboards. From Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton and the definition “lasting advantage”, to Lando Norris’ title-tilting dominance, George lawyers his way through the driver guidelines (yes, he’s actually read them), breaks down why penalties mattered, and asks whether Mercedes waited too long with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Plus: Oliver Bearman’s star turn, Yuki Tsunoda’s blocking strategy, and why the VSC timing robbed us of a Leclerc–Verstappen finale.
#MexicoGP #F1 #Formula1 #LewisHamilton #LH44 #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #CharlesLeclerc #CarlosSainz #AlexAlbon #GeorgeRussell #FernandoAlonso #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBullRacing #MercedesF1 #Motorsport #F1Podcast
George tries a podcasting undercut into turn 1 as he reviews the United States Grand Prix — a weekend so American, the bullhorn trophies arrived in a monster truck. George breaks down the chaos at Austin where Verstappen looked imperious again, Norris and Piastri collided (again), and Ferrari suddenly looked reasonably organised — which was frankly the biggest shock of all.
There’s talk of ruthless world champions, dodgy Red Bull antics with tape, Bearman’s bright flashes, and whether McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ are costing them the title battle we want.
Plus: why the racing’s gone a bit dull, how Phil Hill was robbed of credit, and a closing warning to Lando and Oscar fans— check your mirrors, because Max is coming.
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George throws it down the inside in turn 3 and crashes into the podcast as he reviews the Singapore Grand Prix, tearing down the highs and lows from the night race under the lights. Yes, McLaren finally secure back-to-back Constructors’ titles, but not without sibling rivalry on circuit, radio outbursts, and a television director who seems to have developed a deep fascination with Charles Leclerc's girlfriend, influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux. George digs into how his namesake George Russell stole the show, Mercedes' renewed potency, a rare glimmer of Ferrari strategy, the contact between Norris and Piastri, and whether Max is back to his old deluded self with his qualifying rant.
At least we had Alonso’s radio tirades after Lewis Hamilton’s brake drama, eh?
#SingaporeGP #F1Podcast #Russell #McLaren #RedBullRacing #MercedesF1 #Ferrari #ConstructorsChampions #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #FernandoAlonso #F12025 #Formula1 #SingaporeGrandPrix
George jumps the start and crashes straight into the podcasting barrier as he reviews the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In this episode he breaks down a curious weekend in Baku – from the chaos of a marathon qualifying with six red flags, to Oscar Piastri’s rare mistakes that flipped (or maybe didn’t flip) the championship narrative on its head. Max Verstappen once again looked imperious, while Carlos Sainz delivered a brilliant podium for Williams.
With a pitstop blunder from McLaren, George Russell’s gritty performance and Liam Lawson throwing his name back into the Red Bull mix, George explains why this race felt poised but never quite lit the fuse – and why the national anthem in Baku might just have been the weekend’s most dramatic performance.
#AzerbaijanGP #F1 #Formula1 #BakuGP #F1Podcast #IntoTheBarrier #GrandPrix #Motorsport #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #CarlosSainz #George Russell #Ferrari #McLaren #RedBullRacing #Williams #Mercedes
George has a quick reaction off the line as he's straight into reviewing this weekend’s action at the Temple of Speed in Italy. George dives into the record-breaking qualifying laps from Norris and Verstappen, analysing why Monza once again delivered breathtaking top speeds and why Max might just be showing us his finest ever form in Formula 1. He reflects on how Red Bull’s low downforce setup gave Max the edge, plus a nod to the rising young talents Hadjer and Bearman making their presence felt in the sport (whom he forgot to talk about enough last time!).
From a trip onto the grass at the race start with Max and Lando, to Antonelli’s continued nightmare, through to McLaren’s pit stop drama between Norris and Piastri, George breaks down all the big moments. Was Norris too soft in giving up strategy rights? Was Bearman’s penalty harsh? And are Red Bull in danger of wasting another future star? Wrapping it all up, George gives a nod to legends of the sport's past Nikki Lauda and Robert Kubica.
#F1 #ItalianGP #Monza #Formula1 #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #F1IntoTheBarrier #Motorsport #Mercedes #Ferrari #RedBull #McLaren #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeClerc
George reflects on his fantastic trip to the beach at Zandvoort to watch the Dutch GP, discussing Max Verstappen’s supreme commitment, Lando Norris’s brutal engine heartbreak, and Lewis Hamilton’s costly crash. From general admission banks to the sand dunes with perfect views, he takes us through the electric atmosphere of Max-mania, the best overtakes of the weekend, and why Williams’ Alex Albon deserves a special shoutout for his heroic drive. There’s also some brutal honesty on Sergio Pérez, Ferrari caps, and why you should never buy merch before lights out.
In this quickfire review, George shares his candid takes on Antonelli’s growing pains, the bizarre stewarding delays, and the fascinating head-to-head between Oscar Piastri and Lando in the title fight. With reliability drama returning to the forefront, George reflects on how past champions have been undone by similar twists of fate. Passionate fans and sand dunes – it’s all here from a late summer rain and shine weekend at Zandvoort.
#F1 #DutchGP #Zandvoort #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #LewisHamilton #Ferrari #McLaren #Williams #F1Podcast #IntoTheBarrier #Formula1
George recaps a very intersting Hungarian Grand Prix where Lando Norris held off Oscar Piastri in a tense McLaren 1–2, setting up a teammate title fight that could go all the way to Abu Dhabi. George dissects the strategic battle that swung back and forth across the pit walls, Ferrari’s plank paranoia that cost Charles Leclerc dearly, and George Russell’s slick move into P3.
This episode explores why Leclerc might be the best qualifier of his generation, how Hamilton’s discomfort is more mental than mechanical, and what’s going wrong with Red Bull’s second seat. Plus: Aston Martin’s surprise pace, Bortoleto’s brilliant result, and George ponders if we’ll ever get the Russell vs Verstappen title scrap we all deserve.
#HungarianGP #F1 #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #CharlesLeclerc #GeorgeRussell #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen #Ferrari #Mercedes #McLaren #RedBullRacing #IntoTheBarrier #F1Podcast #F1Review
George lets loose on the state of wet weather racing after a mildly soggy Spa weekend where the FIA once again tiptoed around the conditions. George describes how Oscar Piastri capitalised on Lando Norris’ sleepy safety car restart to take a commanding win, while Max Verstappen continues to cash in during sprint races with risky setups.This episode dives into McLaren’s evolving intra-team dynamic, Hamilton’s wet-weather charge, and the reality facing Kimi Antonelli as George Russell continues to shine. Plus, Nico Rosberg gets plaudits for punditry that pulls no punches, and George reflects on Christian Horner’s dramatic Red Bull exit.#BelgianGP #F1 #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #MaxVerstappen #GeorgeRussell #LewisHamilton #F1Podcast #IntoTheBarrier #F1Review #Ferrari #Mclaren #Mercerdes #RedBullRacing
George gambles on his podcast strategy as he gives his review of the dramatic 2025 British Grand Prix. From Lando Norris becoming the 13th British winner at Silverstone, to Nico Hülkenberg finally landing his long-awaited podium after 239 starts, George breaks down the big moments and strategy calls that defined the race in front of 160,000 roaring fans.
This episode dives into Oscar Piastri's controversial safety car penalty, Max Verstappen's costly spin, and Ferrari's ongoing strategy woes. George picks apart qualifying brilliance from Max in windy conditions, highlights standout midfield moments from Stroll and Gasly, and doesn’t hold back on the stewards’ decisions.
#F1 #BritishGP #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #MaxVerstappen #NicoHulkenberg #Silverstone #F1Podcast #Formula1 #F1Highlights #F1Review #FerrariF1 #McLaren #F1Strategy #F1News
George goes wheel-to-wheel with… well, himself, as he dissects McLaren's 1–2 dominance to Verstappen's early exit. George dives into the standout performances of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Ferrari's cautious but solid showing, and the mess of midfield mayhem. He tackles Yuki Tsunoda's ongoing struggles, blue flag controversies, Liam Lawson's best-ever finish, and Sauber's quiet breakthrough under new leadership. Plus, he weighs up Hamilton's strategy frustrations and whether Ferrari are just playing it too safe.#F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #Verstappen #Ferrari #Hamilton #McLaren #F1Podcast #SilverstoneGP #Motorsport #Lawson #Sauber #IntoTheBarrier
George is stuck on Groundhog Day – with Lando Norris once again showing blistering raw speed before throwing it all away with reckless late-race antics. He dives into the chaos of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix: Russell’s excellence, Antonelli’s opportunistic podium and Hamilton’s unlucky wildlife encounter. From McLaren mayhem to Mercedes momentum, it’s a race recap you don’t want to miss.
#F1 #CanadianGP #GeorgeRussell #LandoNorris #Antonelli #MercedesF1 #RedBullRacing #F1Podcast #Formula1 #GrandPrix #McLaren #Ferrari #GroundhogDay #RacingDrama #F1Highlights
George loses his podcasting head after being ordered to give a place back as he unpacks the madness of the high-octane 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. He gives his unfiltered thoughts on that Max Verstappen moment — a fiery clash with George Russell after being told to yield the position — and rips into the "pathetic" 10-second penalty that followed. With a comparison to Schumacher, Vettel and Senna’s darkest moments, George questions whether Verstappen's legacy is now stained by his ruthless red-mist moments.
It’s not all rage and ram-raids though. George cools off just long enough to celebrate McLaren’s mighty 1–2, where Oscar Piastri clinched his fifth win of the season and Lando Norris backed him up with electric race pace. He gives flowers to Nico Hülkenberg’s Hulk smash start, Isack Hadjar’s rising-star consistency, and Fernando Alonso finally bagging points at home. There’s scrutiny for Ferrari’s slow calls, Mercedes’ cold-weather-only form, and a raised eyebrow at Lance Stroll’s glass-smashing tantrum that sidelined him for the weekend.
#F1 #SpanishGP #MaxVerstappen #GeorgeRussell #McLaren #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #Formula1Podcast #F1Spain #F1Drama #Ferrari #Mercedes #F12025 #IntoTheBarrier #Motorsport
George brings out the virtual safety podcar on the first lap as he raced to bring this podcast to the marshals in record time. He discusses Lando Norris’ dream pole in a great Monaco qualifying session, followed by a confusing Sunday procession. He reflects on the momentum in the title battle, Isaac Hadjar’s best F1 finish, and Mercedes' misery.
He also picks up on Jacques Villeneuve’s comment that drivers come into F1 too young and lack the personality fans can root for—offering his take on character, rivalries, and what F1 might be missing in the modern era.
#MonacoGP #F1IntoTheBarrier #LandoNorris #F1Podcast #Formula1 #McLaren #Mercedes #Motorsport #Monaco2025
George tries to make a move around the outside as he dons his prize Ferrari jacket for the 2025 Imola Grand Prix, he discusses Max Verstappen’s storming 65th career win and a jaw-dropping overtake on Oscar Piastri into Turn 1—surely one of the best of the season. He breaks down Ferrari’s qualifying disaster and race-day redemption, and whether McLaren’s soft team orders are acceptable in the context of an intra-team title championship rivalry.
He also dives into Red Bull's progress on car balance and McLaren's smart material secrets. George unpacks an unexpectedly spicy Imola, and in what looks like its (temporary) swan song from the F1 calendar?
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George finds himself in a booby trap as he belatedly reviews the Miami Grand Prix weekend and breaks down Antonelli’s eye-catching first Sprint pole, Max Verstappen continuing qualifying success, Williams punching weight and, of course, keep a farce of Ferrari strategy: late calls, team order hesitation, and a pit wall powered by dial-up internet. Ferrari are the real red-footed boobies of the paddock—and why Lewis and Leclerc are right to be frustrated.
#MiamiGP #F1Podcast #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #Ferrari #WilliamsF1 #Antonelli #McLaren #GeorgeRussell #LandoNorris #F1Recap #IntoTheBarrier #Formula1
George receives a controversial 5-second time penalty as he dives into a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that brought just enough excitement to keep things medium spicy. In this episode of Into the Barrier, he breaks down Max Verstappen’s pole and penalty combo, Red Bull’s MAGA-Republican energy as they refused to back down over Turn 1, and Oscar Piastri’s ice-cold pass on Lewis Hamilton en route to the win and championship lead.
There’s a closer look at Lando Norris’ messy Saturday, Lewis’ uncomfortable Ferrari reality, and Charles Leclerc’s best Sunday of the season. Plus: Should Mercedes actually sign Max? And could Sebastian Vettel be the post-Marko future of Red Bull?
Also in the mix: Yuki and Gasly’s lap one tangle, Hadjar the ninja, a plea for more midfield TV time.
#F1 #SaudiArabianGP #MaxVerstappen #OscarPiastri #LandoNorris #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #GeorgeRussell #McLarenF1 #MercedesF1 #FerrariF1 #RedBullRacing #SebastianVettel #IntoTheBarrier #Formula1Podcast #F1Drama #MAGAenergy #F1News #Hadjar #Antonelli #F1Politics