Up To Speed

A big vote of confidence for Christian Horner's replacement as Laurent Mekies gets a contract extension to 2031.
Is Mekies a better Red Bull boss than Horner? And what does Max Verstappen think about the new team culture?
Plus we react to Max Verstappen's GT masterclass and Franco Colapinto calling out his fans!
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Christian Horner finally breaks his silence and sits down with DC & Naomi for his first podcast interview since leaving Red Bull!
What REALLY happened in Abu Dhabi 2021?
Relationship with MAX VERSTAPPEN?
How did his Red Bull reign COLLAPSE?
... And is he COMING BACK to F1?

'Drive' by Christian Horner will be published by Bantam on 22nd October. Available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1911754785
Christian will be sharing stories from the book on tour across the UK from 17-27 October. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/christian-horner-tickets/artist/5672765
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Naomi is in Rwanda for a SPECIAL episode of Up To Speed as F1 announces it's coming back to AFRICA for the first time in over 30 years!
We're taking you on a HELICOPTER ride to the future track location! Plus a sneak peek of where they'll be driving, a trip to F1's special announcement hosted by Naomi, a chat with track designers Alex Wurz and Carsten Tilke, and of course... a big debrief with Will!
Could Lewis Hamilton leave F1 before his dream race? How will they make sure the race is exciting enough after the Madring disaster? And why Rwanda?
Join Naomi as she takes you behind the scenes on a historic day for Formula One and the continent of Africa.
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Max finally wins in Singapore and Lewis writing his own strategy at Ferrari? After another brilliant Grand Prix weekend and another statement win from Max Verstappen, DC & Will break down Red Bull's momentum, why this victory mattered so much to the team and how race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase was forced to improvise after their radio failed!
Plus, Lewis Hamilton's strategy call raises fresh questions about trust between Ferrari and the seven-time World Champion, all while Kimi Antonelli edged ever closer to sealing the World Championship title.
McLaren's struggles in the sprint and another difficult weekend for George Russell. Assessing the fortunes of Nico Hülkenberg and Ollie Bearman as the season enters its decisive phase too.
Plus, a huge week is coming for Up To Speed... We reveal details of our exclusive interview with Christian Horner, where he opens up about his Red Bull exit, Max Verstappen, life after Formula 1's most powerful team, and whether a return to the sport is on the cards. And that's not all because Naomi will be on location for huge F1 announcement that we'll reveal later this week. Join Up To Speed Plus on YouTube and Global Player and start your free trial today so you don't miss it - out Thursday.
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Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Senior Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee
Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus
Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells