F1 at Spa, Nashville Washout, and Hard Truths at the NASCAR Canada Midseason

Kimi Antonelli extends his Formula 1 championship lead with a dominant performance at Spa, IndyCar's Nashville gamble gets washed out, and NASCAR Canada hits the halfway mark with some hard truths about team entries, Edmonton's future, and the Markham transition. Antonelli delivered another commanding weekend at Spa-Francourt in front of a reported 400,000 fans, taking pole and adding a sixth win of the season. The episode also touches on George Russell's visible frustration as his young teammate continues to pull ahead in the standings — and asks what realistic expectations should look like for a brand-new engine formula. IndyCar's Nashville plan — scheduling the race to follow the World Cup final on Fox — was a smart concept that ran straight into a wall: the match ran long, thunderstorms rolled in, and the race was pushed to Monday. The episode gives IndyCar credit for the attempt while being clear-eyed about the outcome. Meanwhile, the new 2028 IndyCar chassis still hasn't been publicly revealed, and questions remain about the pace of testing prep. The Markham street race gets a realistic preview: it's a brand-new event at a brand-new location, and some friction is to be expected. The episode unpacks why the race left Toronto — a multi-year pattern of city obstacles and ultimately the World Cup displacement — and makes clear the move to Markham is not a one-year arrangement. NASCAR Canada's midseason report covers Alex Tagliani's win at Calabogie, the Edmonton round's likely final appearance on the schedule for economic reasons, and concerns about start-and-park entries being used as leverage ahead of Markham. The episode is candid: the season has been uneven, and the series needs to show a clearer direction in the second half. Closing notes include the announcement that the film Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend will close the Toronto International Film Festival, and a strong endorsement of the Calabogie poutine. 👉 Subscribe to Speed Chronicles on the Rev TV YouTube channel and follow on your favorite podcast platforms. Hit like if you're following the season — and drop your thoughts on Markham in the comments. #SpeedChronicles #NASCARCanada #Formula1 Keyword List Speed Chronicles, Formula 1 2025, Kimi Antonelli Spa, IndyCar Nashville postponement, NASCAR Canada 2025, Markham IndyCar race, Alex Tagliani Calabogie, Edmonton NASCAR Canada, George Russell 2025, motorsport recap podcast