F1UNCHAINED TAKE
Personal, fact-based Formula 1 analysis, race verdicts and commentary from Miki, with facts clearly separated from opinion.
George Russell’s Challenge for 2027
George Russell’s season hasn’t matched his expectations, but his ability hasn’t disappeared. His response to a difficult year offers reasons to believe he can give Kimi Antonelli a tougher fight in 2027.
Liam Lawson: How Much More Does He Have to Do?
Liam Lawson heads to Mexico leading the midfield with 77 points. His consistency deserves attention, but the teammate comparison needs context. Our take on a season that’s becoming harder to overlook.
Ferrari Needs Complete Weekends, Not More Promising Ones.
Ferrari topped every practice session in Austin, then qualified fourth and fifth. The recovery to second and fourth showed genuine progress, but it also exposed the next challenge: turning potential into performance when grid positions and victories are decided.
The Smile and the Steel: Inside Kimi Antonelli’s Record-Breaking Second Season
At 20, Antonelli has combined an easy smile and grounded personality with eight victories, historic records and an aggressive driving style seemingly built for Formula 1’s new era.
Five F1 Positions Still in Play: Who Will Gain and Who Will Fall?
Five Constructors’ Championship positions remain within reach with six rounds left—and recent form suggests at least one major change is coming.
COTA Is Opening Formula 1’s Gates for $20. Other Grands Prix Should Follow.
Formula 1 often talks about reaching its next generation. At COTA, 7,000 local students will enter free while the public can experience F1 Academy, walk the Formula 1 pit lane and explore the venue for $20. Other Grand Prix promoters should be paying attention.
Did Apple Make F1 Better to Watch—and Harder to Find?
Apple has given U.S. Formula 1 fans 4K, Multiview and more control than ever. But has exclusive streaming improved the experience while making F1 harder for casual viewers to discover?
What Counts as Success for a Midfield Driver When Podiums Aren’t Realistic?
Podiums may be unrealistic, but midfield drivers still face a demanding standard: recognize the opportunity, execute cleanly and take the result the car and race actually make possible.