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358 - Belgian GP & Hungarian GP Prerace 2026

Jul 22, 2026 · 1h 12m

Summary

The hosts review the Belgian Grand Prix, highlighting Kimi Antonelli’s victory, George Russell’s retirement due to power unit issues, and a chaotic pit stop for Lewis Hamilton. They discuss news including a rejected buyout bid for Racing Bulls and a new signing for Max Verstappen’s junior program. Finally, they preview the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, analyzing track characteristics and the current championship standings.

Topics discussed

Intro, Patreon, and Sponsor Readings Belgian GP Qualifying Recap and Grid Analysis Race Start: Hamilton-Russell Incident and Battery Issues Russell's Radio Outburst and Early Race Incidents Safety Car Chaos, Pit Stops, and Ocon-Bearman Contact Hamilton's Unsafe Release and Pit Stop Adjustments Final Laps, Overtakes, and Race Results News: Ecclestone, BYD Rumors, and Dries van der Lof Hungaroring Preview: Track Characteristics and Weather Current Driver and Constructor Standings Fantasy League Results and Rob's Serval Story Other Racing Series: IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula E Hungarian GP Schedule and Schumacher Tribute Final Thoughts: Season Narrative and Young Drivers
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