# Is Carlos Sainz right about F1 & Why Mercedes backed down over Monaco?

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Podcast: [Up To Speed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/up-to-speed-7693759)
Published: 2026-06-22T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://up-to-speed-show.captivate.fm
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Would Carlos Sainz' wild vision for a new-look F1 - where drivers get two races in each car over a season - create a true Drivers Championship? Why did Mercedes really withdraw their right of review after Monaco? When a drivers complains about 'power' over the radio what can his team actually do for him? And as Ferrari prepare to bring major upgrades to this weekend's Austrian GP - are ADUO 's good for the sport and have the Scuderia been hiding their power? After Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes unbeaten streak last time out, Naomi & Jolie answer more of your questions ahead of this weekend's action. Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: uptospeed@global.com Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Senior Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

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