# Formula Fanatics #7 - Canada, Monaco and Spain!

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Podcast: [BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/break-fix-the-motorsports-vehicle-enthusiast-variety-show-379180)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/b-f-the-drive-thru-69/
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Duration seconds: 2267

## Resource

Formula Fanatics is Break/Fix Podcast’s fast F1 news format, recapping a chaotic Canadian GP weekend with a lively sprint, shifting weather, strategy misfires (notably tires), formation-lap delays, multiple retirements and penalties, and a podium of Antonelli, Hamilton and Verstappen, plus commentary on team struggles. Monaco is framed as a “funeral procession” but delivers drama: Verstappen stalls, widespread pit-lane speeding penalties tied to pit-lane measurement/entry issues, Russell’s penalty controversy, late red flag and standing restart, and an Antonelli win. The Spanish GP features more DNFs, Stroll’s gearbox failure, Alonso reaching lap 40, Hülkenberg retiring after a rock triggers the kill switch, McLaren track-limits complaints, and Hamilton winning with a clean Ferrari strategy. The hosts debate Hamilton’s longevity, championship chances, contracts, and upcoming races leading into “silly season.”

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