Podcast: Is Verstappen Back? Baku Shakes Up the F1 Title Fight

Sunday's 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix featured chaos in qualifying and domination in the race. Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco dive into a record-breaking six red flags, Oscar Piastri’s nightmare weekend, and McLaren’s puzzling strategy calls. From Carlos Sainz’s career-defining podium with Williams to George Russell’s gritty drive through illness, the guys unpack all the highs, lows, and head-scratchers of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Rick & Paul debate Ferrari’s continued inconsistencies, Mercedes’ struggles to understand their car, and why Max Verstappen’s latest grand slam signals a frightening return to form. And also a stern word for Lewis Hamilton's revelation that he is "more into art nowadays than cars!"

Plus: Leclerc’s Baku curse, Antonelli’s resilience under pressure, and a blunt take on Lewis Hamilton’s “art over cars” comment. With stats, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs, it’s another unfiltered look at the world of Formula 1.

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