The Austrian Grand Prix delivered exactly what we'd expect from the Red Bull Ring: controversy, drama, and plenty to talk about.

The weekend kicked off with one of the most debated qualifying sessions of the season. A late incident involving Max Verstappen in Q3 sparked confusion over the yellow flag procedure, leaving fans questioning whether the FIA got it right.

While George Russell completed his final flying lap to secure pole, Kimi Antonelli backed off after believing double yellow flags were being shown, igniting debate over consistency in race control.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The latest F1 news, including Lewis Hamilton revealing he raced throughout 2025 with a "broken spine."

• Whether George Russell truly deserved pole after the controversial qualifying session.

• Why the FIA needs clearer and more consistent officiating to avoid race-defining confusion.

• Max Verstappen's long-awaited return to form in 2026 with a P2 finish, and whether Isack Hadjar is proving to be the teammate Red Bull needed.

• Charles Leclerc's seemingly endless run of Ferrari misfortune.

• Why Carlos Sainz is officially no longer Reem's favourite.

• And, of course, plenty more laughs, hot takes, and F1 drama.

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