E3 First Times & Fighting Words

Kimi Antonelli just made Formula 1 history. In this week's episode of Racing Picks, we break down everything from the Chinese Grand Prix — where Antonelli became the youngest pole sitter ever and converted it into his first career win for Mercedes. We also dive into Max Verstappen's growing frustrations with the 2025 regulations, his retirement from the race, and what that viral private jet meeting with Red Bull leadership really means for his future in the sport.Over in NASCAR, Denny Hamlin claimed his 61st career victory in Las Vegas, passing Kevin Harvick for 10th on the all-time wins list. Plus, the post-race confrontation between Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez that nearly turned into a fight on pit lane.And in IndyCar, the inaugural Arlington Grand Prix delivered one of the best street course debuts in recent memory. Kyle Kirkwood took the win and moved into first in the standings, while Marcus Ericsson earned his first career IndyCar pole position.We also look ahead to NASCAR at Darlington (throwback weekend!), IndyCar at Barber Motorsports Park, and F1's upcoming break — including the canceled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and what that means for the rest of the calendar.🏁 Make your picks for this weekend's races for FREE at racingpicks.co 📱 Follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Facebook 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & Spotify