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Kimi’s first win & Lewis is back! | Chinese GP reaction

Kimi’s first win & Lewis is back! | Chinese GP reaction

The Fast and the Curious Mar 17, 2026 56 min
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About this episode

The discussion covers Kimi Antonelli's emotional first F1 win, highlighting his growth and potential to challenge teammate George Russell. Lewis Hamilton's resurgence at Ferrari and his renewed joy in racing are explored, alongside Ferrari's internal battle between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The hosts analyze McLaren's reliability struggles and Max Verstappen's difficulties with Red Bull's current car. Positive notes include promising performances from Red Bull's second driver and Alpine's midfield progress. The episode also touches on Formula 1's evolving racing dynamics, upcoming challenges at the Japanese GP, and community updates from the paddock.

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paddock

"In terms of the paddock, I just found it all really fascinating. We will continue to get that insight throughout this episode of the podcast."

The paddock is the place at a race where all the teams work on their cars and get ready for the race. It's like their home base during the event.

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Formula One

"And you are on the ground to witness Formula One's newest winner at age six and three quarters. Kimmy Antonelli is Formula One's newest race winner."

Formula One is a type of car racing where the fastest cars and best drivers compete in races all over the world. It's like the top level of car racing.

Brand

Mercedes

"but Gwyn LaGru is Mercedes basically head of young driver development"

Mercedes is a famous car company that makes luxury cars and also races in Formula 1, which is the top level of car racing in the world.

Term

young driver development

"Gwyn LaGru is Mercedes basically head of young driver development"

Young driver development means helping young race car drivers get better so they can race in big competitions like Formula 1.

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Formula 1

"You know, it's good to have the big names doing well in F1."

Formula 1 is the top kind of car racing in the world where the fastest cars and best drivers compete.

Brand

Ferrari

"I wanted to see a revival for Ferrari for Mercedes. It's nice to see Mercedes back up there. Shall we talk about Ferrari then?"

Ferrari is a famous car company from Italy that makes fast sports cars and races in Formula 1.

Car

Ferrari Formula 1 car

"Lewis finally getting a Grand Prix podium in the Ferrari red, which was just so nice to see as well, wasn't it?"

Ferrari's Formula 1 car is a very fast racing car painted red that races in big competitions.

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wheel to wheel

"But you've got to say that when Lewis and Charle were sort of going wheel to wheel, that's racing."

Wheel to wheel means cars racing really close together, side by side, trying to pass each other. It makes the race more exciting to watch.

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tyres that wear out

"Now, I'm old enough of watching this sport to remember when we first bought in tyres that wear out, that tyres that don't naturally just last a race distance."

Tyres that wear out means the rubber on the tyres gets used up during the race, so drivers have to change them and race carefully. This makes the race more interesting.

Company

Pirelli

"Pirelli were given an instruction, basically more of that."

Pirelli is the company that makes the tyres for Formula 1 cars. They decide how the tyres work during races.

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DRS

"People said that was artificial. When DRS people said that was artificial."

DRS is a system that helps cars go faster on straight parts of the track so they can pass other cars more easily.

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battery power

"I have thought at times this season there's a bit too much on the side of battery power."

Battery power means the electric energy that helps the race car go faster and use less fuel.

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F1

"...that F1 evolves. So maybe we are witnessing an evolution here. So I enjoyed that racing."

F1 is a type of car racing where the fastest and most advanced cars race on different tracks around the world. It's the top level of racing for cars with one seat.

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mid-season development

"What we haven't seen yet this season is mid-season development."

Mid-season development means teams keep improving their race cars during the season to make them faster and better for upcoming races.

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prancing horse

"but obviously they're the prancing horse."

The prancing horse is a symbol that represents Ferrari. It's a horse standing on its back legs and is on all Ferrari cars and logos.

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constructors

"...if they won the constructors in 25, 24."

In Formula 1 racing, teams compete to win the constructors' title, which means their whole team did the best over the season, not just one driver.

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wind tunnel

"Ferrari have that moment where the wind tunnel suggests or the simulator says we've got something here"

A wind tunnel is a special room where teams blow air over a car model to see how the air moves. This helps them make the car go faster and handle better.

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simulator

"Ferrari have that moment where the wind tunnel suggests or the simulator says we've got something here"

A simulator is like a video game that helps drivers and teams practice and test their cars on a computer before actually racing.

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qualifying

"And I guess you're going into territory of qualifying being really important and the leader into term one being really important."

Qualifying is a short race before the main race where drivers try to go the fastest. The fastest driver starts at the front of the race.

Car

Porsche Cayman

"...this guy I read about, who bought a 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 on eBay. It was well loved."

The Porsche Cayman is a small sports car made by Porsche. The 2020 GT4 version is a faster and more powerful model designed for people who like driving quickly and having fun on twisty roads or tracks.

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performance brakes

""...with all of these parts that he found on eBay. Performance brakes, suspension, body panels. The absolute works.""

Performance brakes help a car stop faster and safer, especially when driving fast or on a race track. They are stronger and work better than normal brakes.

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suspension

""...with all of these parts that he found on eBay. Performance brakes, suspension, body panels. The absolute works.""

Suspension is the part of the car that helps it stay smooth and steady when driving, especially on bumpy roads or when turning. Better suspension means the car handles better and feels nicer to drive.

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body panels

""...with all of these parts that he found on eBay. Performance brakes, suspension, body panels. The absolute works.""

Body panels are the outside parts of a car that you can see, like the doors and the hood. Sometimes they need to be fixed or replaced if they get damaged.

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Aston Martin

"I did have my Aston Martin cap with me. But didn't get to chat and show him,"

Aston Martin makes fancy and fast cars from Britain. They are known for being stylish and powerful, often seen in movies like James Bond.

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aerodynamics

"...We don't really know where they're aerodynamically compared to Ferrari and Mercedes. That will be interesting to see as the season goes on..."

Aerodynamics is about how air moves around a car. Making it smooth helps the car go faster and stick to the road better.

Brand

Red Bull

"...It's also why we're seeing Red Bull struggle who do make their own engines but they're much newer to it in the Red Bull powertrains..."

Red Bull is a racing team sponsored by an energy drink company. They make their own engines now, which is new for them.

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Ford

"...with assistance from Ford. That's why we're seeing the other two big teams struggle a bit more at the moment..."

Ford is a big car company from the USA helping Red Bull build better racing engines.

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gremlins

"There will be other gremlins for other Mercedes runners."

Gremlins means little problems or bugs in the car that cause it not to work right.

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Grand Prix

"but we've had two Grand Prix and he hasn't started in either."

A Grand Prix is a big race in Formula 1 where drivers compete to win points and trophies.

Car

Jeep Willys

"como dibujando como Willys en el papel"

The Jeep Wrangler is a type of SUV made for driving on rough and difficult roads. It has a boxy shape and can have its doors and roof taken off, making it popular for outdoor adventures.

Brand

Cadillac

"And he got beaten by Cadillac, which... At this stage is not ideal."

Cadillac is a company that makes fancy cars, often seen as a symbol of luxury and style.

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