Introducing: Up To Speed
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Global
4.5 • 3.6K Ratings
🗓️ 18 February 2026
⏱️ 2 minutes
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Summary
James O'Brien listeners, we've got a new podcast we think you'll love.
Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.
Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.
It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.
They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.
Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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| 0:00.0 | This is a Global Player original podcast. |
| 0:05.7 | Hello, it's James O'Brien. |
| 0:07.2 | You are about to hear the trailer for Up to Speed, |
| 0:09.9 | a new podcast looking at Formula One beyond the track, |
| 0:12.9 | the personalities, the politics, and the pressure shaping the sport. |
| 0:16.6 | Follow the link in the description or search Up to Speed on Global Player. |
| 0:20.6 | Here's the trailer. |
| 0:22.6 | What's the most dramatic show on earth? |
| 0:25.4 | Forget Love Island. |
| 0:26.5 | The Kardashians. |
| 0:27.4 | Even the traitors. |
| 0:28.8 | This is Formula One. |
| 0:36.0 | It's more than just a race. |
| 0:37.9 | It's where milliseconds make history. |
| 0:40.5 | It's sports greatest soap opera. |
| 0:42.9 | And we've got your VIP pass to all the drama. |
| 0:46.2 | This is Up to Speed. |
| 0:47.7 | Your new Formula One podcast. |
| 0:49.9 | I'm Will Buxton, Motor Racing Broadcaster, bringing you the stories behind the headlines. |
| 0:54.7 | I'm Naomi Schiff, analyst and former racer, breaking down what matters. |
| 0:59.3 | I'm David Caulfard, multiple Grand Prix winner, giving you the inside track. |
| 1:03.4 | And I'm Jolie Sharp, F1 Content Creator, with my ear to the ground for the best gossip. |
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