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Up To Speed

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Formula One
Max Verstappen
Ferrari
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
Red Bull Racing
Lewis Hamilton
George Russell
Lando Norris
Mclaren
Monaco Grand Prix
Red Bull
Christian Horner
Global Player
Regulations
Oscar Piastri
Charles Leclerc
Drive To Survive
Aston Martin
Mercedes-Benz

Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 presenter and content creator Jolie Sharpe. Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowled... more

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This is the story of how Kimi Antonelli became a World Champion at just 20.

What made him stand out from such a young age? Why were Mercedes convinced he could replace Lewis Hamilton? How did he turn it around from last season's disasters? And what ... more

Kimi Antonelli TAKE A BOW!

At just 20 years old he's broken the record for the youngest ever World Champion by over three years!

So, what makes Kimi so special? How did he achieve that at such a young age? Was Lewis Hamilton right to be so ANGRY af... more

Naomi is joined by the newly crowned F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski, the competition's youngest ever winner at just 20 years old. And later, we welcome last year's runner-up with Ferrari, Maya Weug, who went viral after posting about her strugg... more

The gang were all out in Austin to see Kimi Antontelli ALMOST become the youngest ever world champion and that SENSATIONAL battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

So, will Kimi seal the deal in Mexico? Why was Max Verstappen too slow off ... more

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Recent Guests

Alisha Palmowski
F1 Academy champion and Red Bull junior driver
Red Bull
Episode: £500k+ bills, Max Verstappen's tips & myth busting | EXCLUSIVE: F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski & Maya Weug
Maya Weug
F1 Academy runner-up and former Ferrari junior driver
Ferrari
Episode: £500k+ bills, Max Verstappen's tips & myth busting | EXCLUSIVE: F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski & Maya Weug
Christian Horner
Former Red Bull team principal and author of Drive
Red Bull Racing
Episode: Christian Horner FULL INTERVIEW: Red Bull Exit, Verstappen & F1 Return?
Alex Wurz
Former Formula One driver, circuit designer
Wurz Design
Episode: LIVE FROM RWANDA: Will Lewis Hamilton LEAVE F1 before the African Grand Prix?
Carsten Tilke
Engineering Group, Tilke Engineering
Tilke Engineering
Episode: LIVE FROM RWANDA: Will Lewis Hamilton LEAVE F1 before the African Grand Prix?
David Coulthard
F1 driver and former teammate at McLaren
McLaren/Formula One
Episode: DC & Mika: Police, naked saunas & bust ups with McLaren boss
Mika Häkkinen
Two-time Formula One World Champion
McLaren
Episode: DC & Mika: Police, naked saunas & bust ups with McLaren boss
Marcin Budkowski
New Cadillac F1 team principal, FIA-experienced executive
Cadillac F1
Episode: Have Cadillac been too cut-throat firing their boss?
Guenther Steiner
Drive To Survive superstar, swearing extraordinaire, former Haas team principal
Haas, Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP team
Episode: “F*** OFF!” Is Guenther Steiner coming back to F1?

Hosts

Will Buxton
Host of Up To Speed; veteran paddock journalist and commentator with a long history in motorsport media.
Naomi Schiff
Co-host; former racing driver turned broadcaster offering driver perspective and race analysis.
David Coulthard
Co-host; 13-time Grand Prix winner providing driver perspective, storytelling, and expert analysis.
Jolie Sharpe
Co-host; F1 presenter and content creator bringing a newer voice and media sensibility.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 566 ratings
  • Top F1 Podcast

    In a sea of mediocre F1 podcasts Up to Speed is honest , informed and filled with great insight. Led by David Coultard and Will Buxton, the commentary is top-notch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elroy Lipshitz
    United States2 months ago
  • Ruined by Jolie

    A great, informative show, ruined by Jolie. Put aside her awful voice, she’s like an over excited child with little knowledge who just agrees with everything anyone says. Bring back Will and Naomi with DC.

    Jolie adds nothing

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    U wanna?
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • DC as always is great, the rest, not so much

    Fantastic insights into the world of F1. I’m assuming bring Jolie in has tried to widen the demographic, possibly the younger listener. Sorry but Jolie’s voice really puts me off listening and she just doesn’t seem to fit into this. DC is a legend and always draws in great guests and has great stories from the past and behind the scenes. FFS was great with Eddie. We need another character from the world of F1, and why not a women? There are plenty of ex-drivers/team engineers who are women with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Davidb3773
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • WAS great

    When I started listening to the podcast it was very informative but

    The swearing really put me off

    Please keep it clean as the kids love f1 and now they can’t listen as there is bad language

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Anonymous2774
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Mixed thoughts

    I mainly enjoy the podcast but there’s two things I’ve knocked a star off each for…

    1. As many others have said, Jolie seems out of her depth and doesn’t add much to the podcast. I want to support young women but I think she’s better suited to content creation and other formats.

    2. As a recent reviewer has also said, I can’t subscribe to this podcast because the episode titles give race spoilers. There’s no need for this because either people have seen the race and you’re not adding anything to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SophieCarters
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate expert paddock knowledge and candid storytelling.
High regard for DC and Will's experiences; discussions often feel insightful and engaging.
Some listeners feel Jolie's presence divides audiences and affects chemistry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#173
United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#78
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#197
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#151
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#165
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#248
France/Sports

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

£500k+ bills, Max Verstappen's tips & myth busting | EXCLUSIVE: F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski & Maya Weug
Q: What would you like to see be different?
Weug says people should understand that F1 Academy is a stepping stone, not the end goal, and suggests that successful drivers could receive help securing a seat in F3 and more track time to prepare for the next category.
£500k+ bills, Max Verstappen's tips & myth busting | EXCLUSIVE: F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski & Maya Weug
Q: Have you been able to work alongside Max, and was there anything that you maybe learned?
Palmowski says Verstappen is open to questions and that she has learned by observing how he approaches race weekends and communicates detailed feedback about car balance to his engineer.
Christian Horner FULL INTERVIEW: Red Bull Exit, Verstappen & F1 Return?
Q: Are you coming back?
Horner says he would consider a return for the right project, with good people who want to win, but he is enjoying time away from the pressure of the role.
Christian Horner FULL INTERVIEW: Red Bull Exit, Verstappen & F1 Return?
Q: Did Max's re-signing at Red Bull take you by surprise?
Horner says Verstappen was already signed through 2028, so the announcement was an extension of an existing agreement. He says he is proud of Red Bull Powertrains' achievements.
LIVE FROM RWANDA: Will Lewis Hamilton LEAVE F1 before the African Grand Prix?
Q: What are the primary engineering challenges of designing the African Grand Prix circuit in Rwanda?
The design team explains the terrain-driven layout, the need to balance speed with safety, manage elevation changes, and ensure FIA homologation; they stress simulation and driver feedback from multiple series to refine the layout.

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A fast-paced motorsport discussion show that blends insider perspective with candid storytelling. Episodes center on weekend race drama, leadership moves within teams, driver-market dynamics, and governance questions in Formula One, often enriched with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from paddock insiders and face-to-face interviews with notable figures. The format leans into sharp reactions, meaningful context, and storytelling that goes beyond race results, with live or event-focused deep dives that unpack strategy, culture, and the business of the sport. A standout is the mix of seasoned veterans and a newer voice, which gives the show a lively tension between experience and fresh viewpoints, helping listeners understand both the sport's his... more

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2. Maya Weug
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4. Alex Wurz
5. Carsten Tilke
6. David Coulthard
7. Mika Häkkinen
8. Marcin Budkowski

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