It’s the Season 1 Finale of Reading the Grid — and we’re closing out the 2025 Formula 1 season the only way that feels right: with our Definitive Racing Superlatives (DRS) Awards. 🏆

From the best and worst races of the year to Driver of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, and the moments that stole — or shattered — our hearts, we break down everything that defined one of the most chaotic and emotionally charged F1 seasons in recent memory.

We revisit unforgettable highs like Nico Hülkenberg’s long-awaited podium, Ferrari’s historic double disqualification, McLaren’s controversial team orders, and Max Verstappen’s improbable championship comeback — alongside baffling strategy calls, off-track drama, and the mysteries that still don’t make sense.

Plus, we spill the grid on the FIA Awards, Red Bull’s leadership shakeup, Ferrari’s struggles, and what it all means heading into the massive 2026 regulation changes.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a Drive to Survive convert, this episode is your ultimate 2025 F1 season recap — and the perfect sendoff to Season 1.

🎧 Buckle in. Let’s relive the moments that defined Formula 1 in 2025.

The 2025 Formula 1 season comes down to the wire in Abu Dhabi — and Lando Norris emerges as a first-time World Champion by the narrowest margin in F1 history.

In this season finale episode of Reading the Grid, Erin and Inna break down everything from the tense title fight, Oscar Piastri’s bold opening-lap move, and Max Verstappen’s race win, to Charles Leclerc’s stunning late-season form that forced McLaren into defensive strategy calls.

We discuss:

• Lando Norris winning the F1 World Championship by just two points
• The closest title fight (by percentage) in F1 history
• Ferrari’s late surge and Charles Leclerc “driving like a man possessed”
• Lewis Hamilton’s charge through the field in his final Ferrari race
• Who won — and broke — our hearts in Abu Dhabi
• The final Words of Wisdom, unforgettable team radio, and off-track drama
• What this finale signals heading into new regulations in 2026

A tense, emotional, and historic night in Formula 1 — and the perfect way to close the season.

Lights, desert, meltdown. The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix gave us everything except a straightforward weekend. In this episode of Reading the Grid, Erin & Inna break down the strategy chaos, standout drives, heartbreak moments, and the championship picture heading into an Abu Dhabi finale not seen since 2021.

We unpack McLaren’s shocking strategy choices, Max Verstappen’s tactical masterclass, Oscar Piastri’s lost win, and Carlos Sainz’s brilliant Williams podium. We also dive into Haas’ disastrous pit stop for Ollie Bearman, Ferrari’s nightmare weekend, Racing Bulls’ ups and downs, and the rise of Kimi Antonelli—whose on-track moment with Lando Norris spiraled into disturbing online abuse.

Plus: our favorite quotes of the weekend, who won our hearts, who broke them, and bold predictions for the Abu Dhabi title decider.

If you love race debriefs, team drama, strategy breakdowns, and spicy F1 commentary — this episode is for you.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix had EVERYTHING: rain, chaos, penalties, heartbreak, and one of the wildest championship shakeups of the season. Erin & Inna break down every twist from the Strip — including Lando Norris’ polesitter heartbreak, Max Verstappen’s dominance, and the double McLaren disqualification that flipped the standings on their head.

We dive into: 🏁 How rain turned Vegas into a strategic gamble 🏁 Why both McLarens were disqualified — and what it means for the title fight 🏁 Kimi Antonelli’s stunning P17 → P3 rookie performance 🏁 Ferrari’s roller-coaster weekend with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton 🏁 Who won our hearts… and who broke them 🏁 The midfield madness from Williams, Haas, Sauber, Racing Bulls, Alpine & Aston Martin

Then we look ahead to Qatar with our full predictions for: 🔮 Sprint pole & winner 🔮 Grand Prix pole 🔮 Full podium picks 🔮 Best of the Rest surprises …and a few spicy conspiracy theories and paddock rumors along the way.

Plus: 🔥 The best (and worst) team radio moments 🔥 Off-track drama: Horner rumors, Aston Martin shakeups, Verstappen’s future, and more 🔥 “Words of Wisdom” — the most iconic quotes from Vegas

If you love Drive to Survive, race recaps, chaos, fashion, and F1 drama, this episode is your perfect cool-down lap.

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Lights, noise, asphalt — we’re back under the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and this episode is packed. Erin and Inna break down everything you need to know heading into F1’s wildest weekend: earlier start times, F1 Academy’s season finale, and the tightening championship fight between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen. We reveal our pole picks, podium predictions, Ferrari chaos forecasts, and the “best of the rest” wildcards that could shake up the grid. Then it’s time to Spill the Grid — from Sky Sports’ TikTok misfire to Hamilton’s Ferrari blueprint drama, Max vs. George, Toto’s big-money move, and Daniel Ricciardo’s Shoey Bar legacy. Vegas always deals a wild hand… so who hits the jackpot this year?

The 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix was pure F1 chaos — unpredictable weather, dramatic crashes, and championship-shifting moments at Interlagos. Lando Norris completed his near-perfect weekend, winning both the Sprint and the Grand Prix to extend his lead over Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing: McLaren’s harmony is cracking, Ferrari’s heartbreak deepens, and Kimi Antonelli’s breakout P2 finish sparks big conversations about the next generation of drivers.

In this episode, Erin and Inna unpack:

• McLaren’s dominance — and whether favoritism is creeping in
• Ferrari’s disastrous weekend and John Elkann’s jaw-dropping comments
• Kimi Antonelli’s stunning performance (and his collision with Leclerc 👀)
• Yuki Tsunoda’s shocking treatment at Red Bull
• The viral tiny car parade that stole everyone’s hearts
• The spiciest “Words of Wisdom” and team radio from Brazil

Grab your headphones and a caipirinha — because this race review has everything: controversy, chaos, and classic Interlagos drama.

Erin and Inna break down everything you need to know before the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix — one of the most iconic, unpredictable races on the F1 calendar.

It’s a Sprint Weekend, which means a jam-packed schedule, minimal practice, and a high chance of rain that could completely shake up the grid. Who takes pole at Interlagos? Can Lando Norris hold off Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri? And how will Ferrari’s, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, handle the chaos?

Then, in “Spill the Grid,” they dive into all the off-track headlines — from Felipe Massa’s shocking lawsuit to reclaim the 2008 title, to Ferrari’s 2027 driver rumors, Yuki Tsunoda’s IndyCar links, and the internet’s favorite topic of the week: Charles Leclerc’s engagement memes.

Grab your umbrella and your race snacks — Brazil is bringing the drama.

The Mexico City Grand Prix delivered on chaos, charm, and controversy — and Erin & Inna are here to unpack every spicy moment. From Lando Norris’ dominant drive and surprise boos on the podium, to Oliver Bearman’s record-breaking P4 for Haas and the FIA’s head-scratching penalties, Reading the Grid dives deep into the weekend that had it all.

We’re talking rookie breakthroughs, inconsistent stewarding, double-yellow drama, and the mid-field madness that turned Mexico into F1’s ultimate fiesta. Plus: George Russell’s radio meltdowns, Fernando Alonso’s unfiltered one-liners, and the off-track gossip fueling the Red Bull second-seat rumors.

Buckle up — this episode has more heat than the streets of Mexico City.