Family 1st is a Formula 1 podcast and YouTube channel where we talk F1 racing from a family perspective.
We’re not engineers or mechanics — just F1 fans watching races together on the couch and reacting in real time...or a little later.
Each episode covers the latest Grand Prix, big moments, controversies, and predictions, with appearances from our kids who bring their own (sometimes chaotic) takes.
New episodes every race week.
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Bahrain GP Preview: Sepang, Rain & the Fight for the Championship
🏁 The Bahrain Grand Prix… in Malaysia?! 🌧️
The 2026 F1 season takes an unexpected turn as the Bahrain GP moves to Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur. With a track most of the grid hasn’t raced on in years, a serious threat of rain, and the championship battle heating up, this weekend could be full of surprises.
Can George Russell carry his momentum from Baku and close the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli? Will Max Verstappen and Red Bull keep their recent resurgence going? And can McLaren make another push toward the front?
We break down the unique challenges of Sepang, the possibility of a wet-weather race, tire strategy, overtaking opportunities, and which teams we think are best positioned for the weekend. We also get into the growing pressure in the drivers’ championship, debate our podium predictions, and talk about the latest driver-contract news.
🎙️ Join Matt and Jaime for the Family 1st F1 Podcast, where we talk racing, make predictions, and occasionally disagree along the way.
🏎️ When the lights go out, remember… Family 1st.
#F1 #Formula1 #F12026 #BahrainGP #Sepang #MalaysianGP #KimiAntonelli #GeorgeRussell #MaxVerstappen #McLaren #F1Podcast #Family1stF1
26 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan GP Recap: Russell Beats Max by 0.196 Seconds! | Family 1st F1
Russell wins by 0.196 seconds… and Baku absolutely delivers. 🏁
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had everything — a Red Bull resurgence, a massive Turn 1 crash, a safety car that completely reshuffled the field, and a final-lap fight that had us standing up in front of the TV.
George Russell controlled the race for much of the afternoon, but Max Verstappen fought his way from P8 all the way to P2 and came incredibly close to stealing the victory.
We break down:
🏎️ Russell's race-winning performance
🔥 Max's charge from P8 to P2
🐂 Red Bull's first double podium of the season
💥 The chaotic Turn 1 restart
😳 Norris, Gasly and Colapinto's crash
👀 The final-lap yellow-flag confusion
⚡ Why Mercedes' straight-line speed made the difference
🏆 What the result means for Max and the championship
🎮 Our F1 Fantasy discussion
🇧🇭 Looking ahead to the next race
And of course, we have plenty of the usual Family 1st debate along the way.
When the lights go out, remember… Family 1st.
#F1 #Formula1 #F12026 #AzerbaijanGP #BakuGP #GeorgeRussell #MaxVerstappen #RedBull #Mercedes #McLaren #F1Podcast #Family1stF1
23 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan GP Preview: Is This Max Verstappen’s Chance to Win? | Family 1st F1
Baku is here — and after the frustration of Madrid, Matt & Jaime are ready for a race with walls, overtaking, safety cars, strategy gambles and hopefully a LOT more action. 😂
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is one of the most unpredictable races on the F1 calendar, and this week the big question is whether Max Verstappen finally has a real opportunity to get back to the top step of the podium.
In this episode of the Family 1st F1 Podcast, we break down:
🏎️ Why Baku is such a unique challenge — massive straights mixed with tight, technical corners and concrete walls.
⚡ The 2026 cars and battery deployment — where will teams save and deploy their electrical energy around Baku?
🔥 Mercedes vs. McLaren vs. Ferrari — which team has the setup advantage for this strange combination of high-speed and low-speed sections?
🏆 Can Max win? We discuss why this could be his best opportunity yet and where we expect him to finish.
👀 Kimi, George & Lando — who do we expect to be fighting at the front?
🚨 Charles Leclerc's potential grid penalty and whether Ferrari can fight its way back through the field.
💥 Baku's safety-car potential — and why one mistake could completely change the race.
🛞 Strategy roulette — one-stop strategies, tire choices and whether teams gamble on a late safety car.
📅 The unusual Azerbaijan GP schedule — race day is Saturday, so don't accidentally show up Sunday expecting Formula 1!
🏎️ F1 Fantasy updates — including the latest Hadjar/Lawson driver swap and some very important lineup changes.
😂 Plus plenty of Family 1st F1 arguing, questionable predictions, and a discussion about whether Max really could win from basically anywhere on the grid.
Who are you picking for the podium in Baku?
🎙️ Family 1st F1
When the lights go out, remember… Family 1st.
#F1 #Formula1 #F12026 #AzerbaijanGP #BakuGP #MaxVerstappen #LandoNorris #Kimi #GeorgeRussell #F1Podcast #Family1stF1
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