Ep95: F1 Brazilian GP: Max Did It Again

Max Verstappen started 21st at the 2026 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix and finished second, while Lando Norris converted pole into a convincing win in São Paulo. Dianne Bortoletto is joined by Josh Fordham of The Second Seat Podcast to unpack a rain-soaked Formula 1 qualifying, the engine penalties that reshuffled the grid, George Russell's aborted pole lap and Lewis Hamilton's early call for slicks. Mercedes sealed the constructors' championship, and Hamilton made his 400th Grand Prix start. Qatar is still on the calendar and MotoGP is threatening riders with race bans if they stay away. Josh draws on his military background, and Di asks whether money is winning out over safety. On a lighter note, Charles Leclerc is now a dad, and Lando Norris smashed another champagne bottle on the podium. In this episode: * Max Verstappen skips Q2 and charges from 21st to the podium * George Russell's aborted pole lap and Toto Wolff's "you're P2" radio call * Liam Lawson starts third for Racing Bulls * Rafael Camara debuts for Haas at his home race * Qatar, MotoGP race bans and Imola on standby as a backup * Hamilton calls slicks first and the Ferraris race each other cleanly * Charles Leclerc's daughter Bianca, named after Jules Bianchi * Valtteri Bottas fails to start after a stuck rear wheel * What the constructors' title is estimated to be worth * Liam Lawson's seat and McLaren's strategy call on Oscar Piastri Hosted by Dianne Bortoletto, Instagram @travelletto. With Josh Fordham of The Second Seat Podcast, Instagram @the_second_seat. Get to know Josh: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nclEAJ78d6mUX5Df5KQj4 Formula Live Pulse: https://www.f1livepulse.com/en/ get 10% off with code AWAYWEGO Follow Away We Go Podcast: * Website: https://awaywegopodcast.com * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/away-we-go-podcast/id1783230663 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zhYpuRy3mL6y44ZERI0X6 * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwayWeGoPodcast * Substack: https://substack.com/@awaywegopodcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaywegopodcast/ * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awaywego.podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awaywegopodcast * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/away-we-go-podcast * Threads: https://www.threads.com/@awaywegopodcast Subscribe to Away We Go Podcast wherever you listen, and please leave us a like and / or a comment if you're watching on YouTube. Next week, a special episode before the Las Vegas Grand Prix.