F1UNCHAINED TAKE

Personal, fact-based Formula 1 analysis, race verdicts and commentary from Miki, with facts clearly separated from opinion.

Miki . 10/30/26 Miki . 10/30/26

Max Verstappen Still Has a Job to Finish

Second place offers Max Verstappen little satisfaction. But his comments ahead of Mexico reveal what still gives the remaining races purpose.

Miki . 10/22/26 Miki . 10/22/26

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.

Miki . 10/12/26 Miki . 10/12/26

Red Bull Proves Its Progress. Mercedes Finds Direction. McLaren Still Needs Pace.

Red Bull’s recovery traveled beyond Sepang. Mercedes found direction with its upgrade. McLaren still lacked pace. We revisit the three questions set before Singapore.

Miki . 10/8/26 Miki . 10/8/26

One Win. Two Upgrades. Three Questions for Singapore.

One hour of practice at Marina Bay will test whether Mercedes can unlock its package, Red Bull can carry its Sepang pace and McLaren can separate execution problems from a genuine car weakness.

Miki . 9/27/26 Miki . 9/27/26

Baku Unchained Verdict: Red Bull’s Teamwork, Russell’s Nerve, Alpine’s Disaster

Red Bull turned teamwork into a double podium, George Russell held his nerve under pressure, and Alpine threw away a major points opportunity in a chaotic Azerbaijan GP.