Away We Go Podcast

Ep70: Miami F1, Kimi’s pole and win hat trick making history and Ferrari send Ciara into depression

May 4, 2026·41 min
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After a five-week break, Formula 1 returned with an action-packed sprint weekend in Miami, and it delivered chaos on lap one, big performances up and down the grid, and plenty to unpack (including another round of Ferrari frustration).Host Dianne Bortoletto is joined by Ciara Gillan from Formula Live Pulse to break down the Miami Grand Prix feature race and sprint, key moments, strategy calls, penalties, and what it all means heading into the next round.In this episodeMiami GP recap: the layout, the challenges, and why this sprint weekend felt especially hecticFeature race results and the standout drives of the weekendMax Verstappen’s lap-one spin and the recovery charge through the fieldKimi Antonelli’s performance, stamina, and what this win could mean for the championship pictureMcLaren’s weekend: pace, strategy, and how the two drivers were managedFerrari’s upgrades: what changed, what didn’t, and why it still feels like a familiar storyStewarding and penalties: what happened, what felt inconsistent, and why delays matterNotable incidents: Isack Hadjar’s crash and reaction, plus the Gasly/Lawson incidentWilliams’ double points: a much-needed boostSprint race recap and what we learned from the shorter formatPrediction game chat: who nailed it, who forgot, and who’s leading the leaderboardMiami delivered one of the season's most dramatic races, from Max Verstappen's full 360 spin on lap one to a last-lap disaster for Charles Leclerc that had the stewards busy well into the night.Kimi Antonelli became the first driver in Formula 1 history to score his first three pole positions and convert them into three consecutive race wins, and Dianne Bortoletto and Ciara Gillan from Formula Live Pulse break it all down, including how Kimi climbed out of the car with shaking legs after holding off Lando Norris for the final 20 laps, and what Toto Wolff called his best win yet.They cover the full feature race and sprint results, Verstappen's remarkable recovery drive after the spin, Ferrari's much-hyped 11 upgrades that went largely unseen, the controversial 20-second penalty handed to Leclerc on the final lap, and the ongoing question of whether the FIA can deliver timely stewarding decisions in a sport where cameras are everywhere.Also discussed: McLaren's single-strategy approach and what it means for Oscar Piastri's title hopes, Alpine's quietly brilliant season, the Isack Hadjar retirement meltdown that no one could look away from, the Gasly-Lawson incident that could have been far more serious, and the Franco Colapinto fan base situation that Di has thoughts on.Plus, Di shines a light on Melbourne singer-songwriter Magdalia, who wrote a Formula 1-inspired song and has Di's full endorsement. Check her out at https://www.officialmagdalia.com/Creator of the Week: MagdaliaThis week’s spotlight goes to Melbourne singer-songwriter Magdalia, who released a Formula 1-inspired song and is part of the growing wave of creators bringing F1 into new creative spaces.Listen here: https://www.officialmagdalia.com/About Formula Live PulseFormula Live Pulse is the ultimate second-screen experience for F1 fans. Try it free for 7 days — no credit card needed.Website: https://f1livepulse.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/formula-live-pulse/id6739639442Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.f1livepulse&amp;pcampaignid=web_shareFollow Away We Go PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaywegopodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwayWeGoPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awaywego.podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/away-we-go-podcastFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/awaywegopodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"

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