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.
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.
The Rivals You Admire
Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli’s embrace after the Bahrain GP at Sepang showed that admiration doesn’t weaken competition. Sometimes, it makes the fight mean more.
The Unchained Verdict: Who Delivered in Madrid — and Who Let It Slip
Norris lost the victory but delivered the defining performance, while Verstappen maximised Red Bull’s result and Madrid exposed difficult weekends for Sainz, Piastri, Tsunoda and Aston Martin.
The Unchained Verdict: Who Delivered at Monza — and Who Let It Slip
Antonelli made history from 19th, Gasly delivered a shock pole and Ferrari collapsed at home. Miki judges who maximised Monza—and who let it slip.
83 POINTS BACK. NORRIS NEEDS A VERSTAPPEN-SIZED COMEBACK.
Two wins have changed Norris’s season. My take on whether he can sustain the 7.55-point-per-weekend recovery needed to catch Antonelli.