Lights, desert, meltdown. The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix gave us everything except a straightforward weekend. In this episode of Reading the Grid, Erin & Inna break down the strategy chaos, standout drives, heartbreak moments, and the championship picture heading into an Abu Dhabi finale not seen since 2021.

We unpack McLaren’s shocking strategy choices, Max Verstappen’s tactical masterclass, Oscar Piastri’s lost win, and Carlos Sainz’s brilliant Williams podium. We also dive into Haas’ disastrous pit stop for Ollie Bearman, Ferrari’s nightmare weekend, Racing Bulls’ ups and downs, and the rise of Kimi Antonelli—whose on-track moment with Lando Norris spiraled into disturbing online abuse.

Plus: our favorite quotes of the weekend, who won our hearts, who broke them, and bold predictions for th ...