Ep. 618 Alpine's Meltdown | Rosberg's Warning Shot | Hamilton vs. History

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Episode Show Notes: June 19th, 2025

Welcome back to the Scuderia F1 Podcast! We've got a packed rundown of the biggest stories for you this week. A shock resignation has thrown one team's future into doubt, the 2026 driver market is already kicking off with a huge rumor, and F1 continues its global expansion with a multi-billion dollar bid for a new race.

Here are the details you need to know:

• SHAKE-UP AT ALPINE: Renault's CEO is out! 1 Luca de Meo's shock resignation puts the F1 team's long-term future in doubt. 2
• RUSSELL TO ASTON?: The 2026 silly season may have already begun, with reports that Aston Martin is targeting George Russell. But Russell himself says he's not talking with any other team and remains loyal to Mercedes.
• ROSBERG'S WARNING: After a costly crash in Canada, 2016 champion Nico Rosberg warns Lando Norris of the "dark mental spiral" that can follow repeated high-pressure mistakes.
• F1 EXPANDS: The Canadian Grand Prix is locked in until 2035, and Thailand has officially tabled a massive $1.2 billion bid to bring a street race to Bangkok.
• HAMILTON'S HISTORIC SLUMP: For the first time in his career, Lewis Hamilton has gone 10 races into a season without a podium finish. 3
• LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!: The new F1 movie drops next week. 4 Initial reviews are strong with an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and an "AMAZING" haptic trailer. 5
• QUICK HITS: Robert Kubica was victorious at the Le Mans 24 hours 6 and Abbi Pulling is set to join the Nissan Formula E Team as a rookie driver. 7

So there you have it—a week of major shake-ups, from the management suites to the driver market. The pressure is on for Norris, Hamilton is chasing that elusive podium, and the grid of the future is already taking shape. Up next, we'll break down what all this means as we look ahead to the next race weekend. Stick with us.

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