F1: Wheatley Goes Gardening & Conspiracy Theories

The team are back this week as the F1 season hits a brief pause — a one-week hiatus before a looming five-week gap following the cancellation of the Saudi and Bahrain Grands Prix.

We start with the biggest news in the paddock: the sudden departure of Jonathan Wheatley from Audi. Why did he leave, and could a move to Aston Martin be on the cards? We also react to Mattia Binotto’s appointment as Audi Team Principal and what it means for the team’s future.

Next up, we dive into the growing controversy around Max Verstappen’s vocal disapproval of the new regulations. Do drivers have a responsibility to promote the sport, or is it fair game to be brutally honest under constant media pressure?

From there, things get a little unhinged as we unleash our wild 2026 conspiracies. Are Mercedes hiding something from the rest of the grid? Will Fernando Alonso go off on Honda engines in Japan? Nothing is off the table.

Finally, we look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix and continue to debate the lingering question — are we actually enjoying this new era of Formula 1?