This week on The Fast Ones, we’re mixing courtroom drama with trackside chaos. The Alex Palou lawsuit with McLaren is heating up, and we’re breaking down how the IndyCar champ ended up in a legal pit stop instead of a papaya seat.

Then it’s all eyes on Austin as F1 heads to the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. We’ll preview what to expect under the Texas sun, from tire temps to team tempers, and look at some standout stats from the season — including the year’s biggest repair bills, lightning-fast pit stops, and how Haas has evolved (or devolved?) over the past five years.

So saddle up, grab your cowboy hats, and get ready for a little law, a lot of laps, and the kind of chaos only The Fast Ones can deliver.

Singapore’s lights were bright, but McLaren’s drama somehow shined brighter. In a race that crowned them Constructors’ Champions, the papaya squad couldn’t hide the cracks between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri — a rivalry disguised as “fairness” that’s quickly becoming a masterclass in internal chaos.

This week on The Fast Ones, Max and Mike unpack the so-called Papaya Rules, McLaren’s one-sided culture of “team balance,” and why it’s looking a lot more like favoritism for Lando — the guy not leading the championship. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen reminded everyone he’s not done yet, beating both papayas to keep his title hopes alive (and make George Russell’s win feel that much worse).

We’ll celebrate Haas heroics (Ollie, you legend — two points in Singapore!), question McLaren’s definition of teamwork, and pretend we’ve already forgotten who won the race. Because, let’s be honest, it’s more fun that way.

This week, the paddock stories stretch far beyond Formula 1. Max Verstappen takes his talents to the Nordschleife, winning in the NLS series and edging closer to his GT3 endurance ambitions. Back in F1, rumors swirl about Christian Horner potentially buying into Haas — is it a lifeline or just noise?

We’ll also take a moment to acknowledge Roscoe Hamilton, Lewis’s beloved bulldog and a true icon of the paddock, before turning our attention to what lies ahead under the lights of Singapore. Expect bold predictions, overreactions, and plenty of comedic detours along the way.

The Nürburgring brought trophies, Haas might bring surprises, Singapore will bring chaos — and as always — we’re here for all of it.