It’s the middle of F1’s long summer break — and the rumor mill won’t quit despite the slow burn silly season. We break down Verstappen’s yacht chats with Toto Wolff, Checo’s possible Cadillac move, Alpine’s never-ending drama with Flavio, and Yuki’s tough season. Plus: rookie battles with Antonelli and Bortoleto, and what Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari might bring when the 2026 regulations hit.
Timestamps:
- (0:00) Intro
- (1:36) Silly season clickbait: rumors everywhere, but what’s real?
- (3:48) Driver contracts & Red Bull’s moving pieces — including Verstappen’s future
- (12:10) Looking ahead: who has the best shot in 2026? Mercedes, Red Bull, Ford power
- (16:19) Cadillac F1, Alpine’s mess, and Flavio’s 1980s flashback
- (20:59) The Red Bull/Racing Bull driver carousel — Yuki’s step back & Hadjar’s options
- (26:52) Rookie round-up: Antonelli vs Bortoleto
- (32:00) Regulation changes ahead — who gains, who loses, and who would trade both drivers for Max?
- (35:00) Outro
