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Sir Lewis Hamilton will drive last race for Mercedes at World Constructors’ Championship–deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Some drivers are leaning into the brotherly love heading into this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale, while others are choosing a different way to express their feelings. The tea is hot, the beef is well done, and there’s plenty on the line as F1 prepares to cap off another dramatic season.

December 06, 2024

A deep dive into Formula 1 and F1 Academy

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Breaking down the similarities and differences between Formula 1 and Formula 1 Academy, including looking at the history and what to expect in the future.

November 29, 2024

F1 announces plans for 11th team ahead of the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix

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This weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix is the second-to-last race on the cal, but the biggest news out of the paddock is the arrival of a brand new team preparing to join the grid in 2026. Lights out, and away we go.

November 27, 2024

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Drivers’ Championship

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What happens in Vegas, wins a World Drivers’ Championship (WDC)...if you’re Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, that is. Here’s how he clinched the title this weekend.

November 25, 2024

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen eyes fourth straight World Drivers’ Championship at Las Vegas Grand Prix

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The world’s fastest drivers are hitting the streets of Sin City this weekend, with only three races left on the calendar. From the championship battle to the ins and outs of the circuit itself, it’s time to go all in on Sunday’s 1 a.m. ET Grand Prix.

November 22, 2024

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcomes disappointing qualifying to win rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix

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Yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix (GP) brought the drama as multiple weather delays, red flags, and investigations characterized a race weekend that also saw a career-best drive from World Drivers’ Championship (WDC) leader Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. When it rains, it pours.

November 04, 2024

F1 returns from four-week break with United States Grand Prix in Austin’s Circuit of the Americas

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With four weeks passed since McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Singapore Grand Prix and only six races left in the season, F1 lands in the Lone Star State for the United States Grand Prix from Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA) this weekend.

October 18, 2024

Sports News

What we know about the F1 investigation into Red Bull team principal Christian Horner

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March 08, 2024

Less than two weeks into the new F1 season and the grid is already jam-packed with controversy amid the continued fallout from an investigation into allegations of “inappropriate behavior” against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #427

Unrivaled’s superstars, the NFL Divisional Round, and previewing the CFP Championship

January 16, 2025

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Unrivaled’s superstars, the NFL Divisional Round, and previewing the CFP Championship

Go long!

On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz go long as they preview three major sporting events this weekend. First up, the gals continue their deep dive into new pro women’s basketball 3v3 league Unrivaled ahead of its inaugural tipoff on Friday, previewing the teams, players, and coaches that will make this league a thrilling watch.

Then in part two, El and Steph head to the gridiron to chat through the NFL Divisional Round taking place this weekend. This quarter-final round features eight teams and four marquee matchups, including an AFC showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens.

Finally, the gals wrap up with a preview of the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game between No. 7 seed Notre Dame and No. 8 Ohio State. It’ll be the first title game in the 12-team CFP era, which paved the way for two low-seeded underdogs to advance all the way. May the best team win.