In this episode, we delve into the exhilarating events of the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, where Max Verstappen showcased his prowess by overtaking Oscar Piastri at the first corner, securing his second victory of the season and narrowing the championship gap to just 22 points .The Sun

We analyze the strategic decisions that defined the race, including the pivotal safety car periods that reshuffled the field. Lando Norris capitalized on these moments, overtaking his McLaren teammate Piastri to claim second place, while Lewis Hamilton impressed with a climb from 12th to fourth in his Ferrari, marking his best performance with the team so far .

The episode also covers the challenges faced by other drivers, such as George Russell's drop from third to seventh and Charles Leclerc's battle with Alex Albon, which resulted in Leclerc yielding position to avoid a penalty .Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

We discuss the implications of these results on the championship standings, with Piastri leading at 146 points, followed by Norris at 133 and Verstappen at 124 .Diario AS

Join us as we unpack every twist and turn of the race, providing insights into the strategies, driver performances, and what this means for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.

EP 1 – The FIA Blinks, Doohan’s Out, and Max Goes Full Spy Mode
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Formula Box Box! We’re kicking off with a triple-header of F1 madness:

🏁 The FIA finally backs down on swearing penalties—because nothing says "peak motorsport" like threatening drivers with point deductions for emotional radio blurts. We unpack the full saga and why this U-turn actually makes sense.

🏁 Alpine shocks the paddock by dropping Jack Doohan mid-season. We break down the brutal timing, the sudden Colapinto call-up, and whether this is strategy or just another Alpine panic pivot.

🏁 Verstappen pulls a Nürburgring heist under the alias "Franz Hermann." Yes, really. We get into why this secret Ferrari GT3 test turned heads—and how it shows Max just can’t stay out of the cockpit.

Plus: Lewis Hamilton gears up for his first home race at Imola in Ferrari red. It’s legacy vs. pressure, and the whole paddock is watching.

Buckle up—this is Formula 1, unfiltered. Hit play and let’s box box.