After 31 races in red, it finally happened: Lewis Hamilton is a Ferrari race winner.

This week on Reading the Grid, Erin gets her long-awaited moment as Hamilton delivers his first victory for Ferrari at Barcelona — on the very same circuit where Michael Schumacher claimed his first Ferrari win back in 1996. Was this the start of Ferrari's comeback era or simply the perfect storm of strategy, upgrades, and timing?

We break down Ferrari finally getting strategy right, George Russell losing out after a front wing mishap, and Kimi Antonelli's cruel late retirement that ended his incredible winning streak.

Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc's nightmare stretch continues with another crushing DNF, prompting an unexpected appearance from Whitesnake's Here I Go Again as Inna searches for answers on the lonely street of dreams.

Elsewhere, we discuss:

• Lewis Hamilton's emotional first Ferrari victory
• The first all-British podium in Formula 1 since 1968
• Ferrari's biggest upgrades of the season paying immediate dividends
• Nico Hulkenberg's unbelievably unlucky retirement caused by a single pebble
• The return of Erin's Conspiracy or Coincidence Corner
• The Kardashian Curse, cursed towels, and Kimi Antonelli's Barcelona curse
• Max Verstappen's future and the latest paddock rumours
• Whether Ferrari are finally turning a corner in 2026

Plus, Shut Up and Drive returns, Ferrari delivers another instant classic for Words of Wisdom, and we ask the biggest question of all: has Ferrari finally remembered how to Ferrari?

Buckle up. Barcelona gave us history, heartbreak, conspiracy theories, and maybe — just maybe — the beginning of something special in Maranello.

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Two race weekends. Two completely different circuits. One unforgettable stretch of Formula 1 chaos.

In this episode of Reading the Grid, we break down everything from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and Monaco Grand Prix, where championship momentum shifted, tempers flared, and Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable rise.

We dive into Antonelli's history-making Monaco victory, Lewis Hamilton's strongest Ferrari performances yet, George Russell's rollercoaster weekends, Ferrari's latest strategy frustrations, and the growing title fight that's reshaping the 2026 season.

From Mercedes teammates battling wheel-to-wheel in Montreal to red flags, penalties, DNFs, celebrity drama, and conspiracy theories in Monaco, we're covering all the biggest stories from two of the most dramatic race weekends of the year.

🏁 In this episode:

• Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest Monaco Grand Prix winner in history • Lewis Hamilton delivers Ferrari's best results of the season • George Russell's frustrating run of bad luck continues • Charles Leclerc's heartbreaking stretch hits another low point • Monaco's controversial penalties and pit lane chaos explained • Lando Norris' difficult title defense continues • Williams strategy decisions under the microscope • Hidden Gem performances from outside the top teams • Shut Up and Drive returns with some familiar faces • Words of Wisdom: the funniest driver quotes from Canada and Monaco • Spill the Grid: off-track rumors, paddock drama, Cadillac speculation, Ferrari contract news, and more

Whether you're a longtime F1 fan or discovered the sport through Drive to Survive, this episode has everything: championship drama, strategy disasters, hilarious radio moments, and the kind of Formula 1 chaos that keeps us coming back every race weekend.

🎙️ Hosted by the female duo behind Reading the Grid, where Formula 1 meets pop culture, storytelling, and a healthy dose of paddock gossip.

Listen now and join us as we ask the biggest question heading into Barcelona:

Can anyone stop Kimi Antonelli?

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We're finally back with our Miami Grand Prix recap, and first, an apology to our listeners and especially to Inna for getting this episode out so late. Life has been incredibly busy at Reading the Grid, but we couldn't let one of the wildest race weekends of the season go by without breaking it all down.

The Miami Grand Prix delivered everything Formula 1 fans could ask for: Sprint drama, penalties, disqualifications, lap-one chaos, Safety Cars, controversial team orders, and a next-generation podium led by Kimi Antonelli's breakthrough victory for Mercedes.

In this episode, Erin and Inna dive into:

• Antonelli's stunning win and what it means for the championship
• Max Verstappen's spin, comeback drive, and Driver of the Day controversy
• Ferrari's nightmare weekend and Charles Leclerc's heartbreaking collapse from podium contender to P8
• Franco Colapinto's impressive performance and the Lewis Hamilton moment that won Inna's heart
• The biggest winners and losers from Miami
• Williams, Alpine, and our Hidden Gem team performances
• Erin's Conspiracy or Coincidence Corner
• Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, and our latest Shut Up and Drive selections
• The best team radio and quotes from around the paddock
• Off-track drama, celebrity sightings, F1 rumors, and all the latest paddock gossip

Plus, we discuss Ferrari's latest upgrades, the future of F1 engines, Mercedes reportedly seeking help from McLaren, Oscar Piastri's growing title challenge, and why Miami may have been the most chaotic weekend of the season so far.

If you're a Ferrari fan, you may want to keep tissues nearby.

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