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Up To Speed

Up To Speed

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 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 knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track. It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing. They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week. Watch and listen on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.comCopyright 2026 Global Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Kimi Antonelli: The next Senna?

    Kimi Antonelli: The next Senna?
    Apr 6 2026

    With the sport on pause and Kimi Antonelli top of the leaderboard; Will, Naomi & DC explore some striking early-career parallels between the teenager and the legendary Ayrton Senna! But who is Senna's true heir in modern F1 and can anyone top DC's stories about what he was like to actually work with?

    Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

    Email: uptospeed@global.com

    Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

    Producer: Sophie Penney

    Video Content Producers: Arvind Badewal, Steve Jump, Eliza Nogueira

    Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

    Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells
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    38 mins
  • Five weeks to fix F1?

    Five weeks to fix F1?
    Apr 2 2026

    As F1 enters its forced 'Spring Break', Will, Naomi & DC dive into the questions facing its governing body as both drivers & fans plead for big changes. Is the sport facing a safety crisis after Oliver Bearman's crash in Japan and was it inevitable? Are the new regulations turning life-long fans off the sport and is the five-week break enough time to save the season?

    Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

    Email: uptospeed@global.com

    Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

    Producer: Sophie Penney, George Sexton-Kerr

    Video Content Producers: Arvind Badewal, Steve Jump, Eliza Nogueira

    Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

    Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells
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    33 mins
  • Is Max Verstappen fed up with F1?

    Is Max Verstappen fed up with F1?
    Mar 30 2026

    Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to ever lead a World Championship, Max Verstappen asks if "it's all worth it" and Ollie Bearman's crash sends shockwaves through the sport, the Japan GP had a bit of everything...

    Jolie puts your questions to DC as F1 grinds to a halt for the next five weeks.

    Up To Speed is a Global Studios production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow

    Email: uptospeed@global.com

    Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

    Producer: Sophie Penney, George Sexton-Kerr

    Video Content Producers: Arvind Badewal, Steve Jump, Eliza Nogueira

    Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun

    Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
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