Hour 4: After Hours
Paul looks into some caller complaints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 boss: Verstappen won’t quit over new rules
Stefano Domenicali is certain Max Verstappen will not quit the sport over its controversial and already-maligned new rules, which he has urged fans to “stay calm” about.
Wolff hits out at ‘bulls—‘ Mercedes speculation
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has snapped back at “utter bulls—” about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a midseason rule change over the team’s engine controversy.
Russell fastest for Merc but Ferrari tease pace
George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday.
F1 predicted running order for 2026: Who is on top of the new cars?
With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1’s running order for 2026.
Who’s really fastest in 2026? F1’s new rules are confusing the pecking order — and the drivers
Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
F1 drivers wary of new ‘strategic’ overtaking
Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport’s new regulations.
Lakers unveil statue of Riley wearing Armani suit
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
Blazers’ Avdija exits as lower back issue flares up
Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija, who has been battling lower back issues for weeks, left Sunday’s game against the Suns.
Hour 3: Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman
Austin American Statesman Cedric Golden joins the show to preview Texas’ upcoming CFB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
