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Host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to break down the seismic news from The Strip, as the Dutchman put himself well and truly into the 2025 F1 title race with just two races left.

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Host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to break down the key moments from Brazil, as Norris put one hand on the 2025 F1 title, while Max Verstappen showcased once again why he is the man to beat on the grid.

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Host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to break down the key moments from Mexico, analysing a statement win from Norris and the repercussions in the fight for the title with Oscar Piastri.

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Host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalist Tom Dutton to break down the key moments from COTA, analysing another incident between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as McLaren continue their implosion, and looking back on a sensational drive from Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari.

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Host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to break down the key moments from Marina Bay, analysing Lando Norris and his incident with Oscar Piastri, and what it means for the title battle.

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Host Joe Krishnan is joined by F1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to break down the key moments from Baku, analysing what Verstappen’s dominant performance means for the championship battle, how Lando Norris squandered a golden opportunity, and why Carlos Sainz’s podium was so significant for Williams.

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Verstappen dominated the race for Red Bull, taking his third victory of the season and breaking Michael Schumacher’s record for the fastest F1 race ever. He briefly gave up the lead to Lando Norris on Lap 1 after cutting the chicane but reclaimed it by Lap 4 and never looked back, finishing over 19 seconds clear.

Norris finished second after a controversial McLaren team order. A slow pit stop dropped him behind Oscar Piastri, but the team instructed the Australian to hand the place back, sparking debate. Piastri took third.

Charles Leclerc finished fourth at home, while Lewis Hamilton recovered from a grid penalty to take sixth for Ferrari.

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Piastri extended his championship lead with a composed drive to the chequered flag, while Norris was left watching from the sidelines after his MCL39 suffered a terminal engine failure just seven laps from the finish. The result also opened the door for Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar to claim his maiden F1 podium in front of a stunned Dutch crowd.

Elsewhere, the team break down Ferrari’s double DNF after Lewis Hamilton’s crash and Charles Leclerc’s collision with Kimi Antonelli, while assessing how Max Verstappen fared in front of his home fans. With nine races remaining, the title fight between the McLaren pair is finely poised heading into Monza.

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Piastri looked odds on for victory after racing into the distance alongside Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari, as Norris dropped down the order early on. However, a risky call to go for one stop instead of two paid dividends as the Australian was unable to overtake his championship rival on track.

Elsewhere, the focus shifts to Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton in particular given the seven-time champion's comments about being 'useless' and that indicated that the Scuderia should replace him.

Formula 1 teams now have the chance to reset and take stock of the season so far as F1 heads on its annual summer shutdown.

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Piastri’s statement win ramps up the heat on Lando Norris in the McLaren title fight, with Piastri’s measured drive to victory and Norris left reflecting on missed chances from pole, our panel debates how the tension could shape the championship run-in. Is this now Piastri’s title to lose, or can Norris rebound at the Hungarian Grand Prix?

Next, the focus shifts to Ferrari’s eventful weekend and the fortunes of Lewis Hamilton. The crew breaks down the costly errors that plagued both Hamilton and Ferrari in qualifying, misjudged track limits, spins, and a pit lane start that put Hamilton on the back foot. Still, there’s plenty of praise for Hamilton’s relentless fightback, carving through the field in difficult conditions.

With Laurent Mekies overseeing his first race weekend as Red Bull team boss, the panel examines how the atmosphere is shifting in Milton Keynes.

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As such, the McLaren battle between Norris and Piastri took another twist, with the former winning his home Grand Prix to put himself among the pantheon of great British drivers. But the Driver of the Day was Nico Hulkenberg after the Sauber driver bagged his first ever F1 podium at the 240th time of asking.

Elsewhere, there was more doom and gloom for Red Bull after their gamble on a low downforce setup backfired amid the typical British weather.

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Norris and Piastri are now in an intra-team battle to be crowned champion after Max Verstappen has his race at the Red Bull Ring ended on Lap 1 by Kimi Antonelli, essentially ending his title charge at the same time.

Elsewhere, Ferrari were best of the rest and recorded their most successful weekend of the 2025 season, though some way off McLaren.

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were fighting fourth place in Montreal, but disaster struck towards the end of the race when Norris ran into the back of Piastri, taking himself out in the process. That's led to questions over the Brit's mental fortitude as the championship battle between the pair escalates.

Elsewhere, there was more misery for Ferrari, who weren't able to keep up with their rivals. Kimi Antonelli scored his first podium in Formula 1, and Isack Hadjar continues to impress.

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Oscar Piastri dominated from lights to flag in Barcelona as McLaren brushed aside all talk that they would be hampered by the newly imposted FIA flexi-wing regulations. Lando Norris was right behind his teammate in P2 with Charles Leclerc getting another podium finish.

But all the post-race talk was of Verstappen and his collision with Russell which came after an uncharacteristic Red Bull strategy blunder.

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Lando Norris was the man who took the chequered flag in Monte Carlo as McLaren once more showed the pace of their car. Charles Leclerc delighted his home crowd as he dragged the Ferrari to an impressive second place, just ahead of Oscar Piastri.

But with F1 introducing a mandatory two pitstop race in Monaco in a bid to improve the on-track action, the experiment didn't have the desired effect with drivers and fans less then impressed.

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The defending world champion produced a ridiculous Lap 1 overtake on Oscar Piastri to seize the lead from the championship leader, and from there he simply checked out and was put under practically zero pressure for the remainder.

His performance saw him close the gap in the standings to 22 points as he aims to become just the fourth five-time world champion in the history of the sport, but are Red Bull truly back in the fight or was the win at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari little more than a mirage?

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It was all McLaren once again in Florida with Lando Norris taking victory in the F1 Sprint, then Oscar Piastri winning his third race of the 2025 season with a dominant showing in Miami. Norris followed his McLaren teammate home in the main Grand Prix, with George Russell proving to be ever the opportunist with a third place thanks to a fortunately timed VSC.

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It was all McLaren once again in Saudi Arabia with Oscar Piastri winning his third race of the 2025 season with a measured showing in the desert. There was more disappointment for Lando Norris as his crash in qualifying meant he missed out on a podium, while Max Verstappen had a penalty that ultimately cost him a chance of victory.

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It was all McLaren once again in Bahrain with Oscar Piastri becoming the 2025 season's first multiple race winner after an imperious showing in the desert. Despite the smiles for the Australian, his teammate Lando Norris was disappointed with a third place and a less than stellar showing across the weekend.

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Many predicted a McLaren washout in Japan, but then a certain Dutchman in a Honda-powered Red Bull spoiled their part with a near perfect weekend that contained a qualifying lap for the ages and dominance in the race.

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Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory in Ferrari colours in the F1 Sprint. Then Oscar Piastri produced a professional drive to bring home another McLaren 1-2.

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Going into the event, many were expecting Lando Norris and Max Verstappen to get even closer in the F1 title race, which looked likely after the Red Bull driver took a new engine and thus incurred a grid drop.

That was further built on when Verstappen was knocked out in Qualifying early, and started the 2024 Brazilian GP from 17th on the grid. All things pointed to a huge points haul for McLaren and Norris. However, we witnessed history as the Dutchman drove the race of his life in wet conditions at Interlagos.

Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton had a shocking weekend for Mercedes and at one point suggested he might not see out the final three races of the 2024 season. And Alpine make a miraculous double appearance on the podium much to everyone's surprise. 

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All the talk was of another (two) incident(s) between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as the two 10-second penalties given to the Red Bull driver brought the Dutchman's driving standards into question once again.

With Verstappen being compared to Dick Dastardly, as well as F1 drivers admitting he crosses the line on occasions, has FIA had enough of the Dutchman's antics? And will this huge penalty change the way he races?

Attention turns to the man of the moment - Carlos Sainz - who got his wish and was able to take victory for Ferrari once again, before he leave for Williams at the end of the 2024 F1 season. His victory, also cements Ferrari as the main challengers to McLaren in the fight for the constructors' championship.

Elsewhere, Mercedes look lost at sea once again with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton struggling to match the pace of the front runners. Questions were also raised as Russell was running an old floor, and was able to match the pace of his teammate, making Hamilton's decision to jump ship look all the more inspired.

The fight for a seat in the Red Bull team took another twist in Mexico as Liam Lawson capitalised on a dismal Sergio Perez performance to firmly stake his claim to be racing alongside Verstappen next season. Checo's terrible season only got worse in front of his home crowd, and the Kiwi flipped the bird on the race for good measure.

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The conversation kicks off with the incident between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the Circuit of the Americas as the penalty given to the McLaren driver has caused ripples of discontent within the F1 community.

Next, we delve into Norris’ ability to manage the pressure of the title challenge in F1, as Verstappen managed to extend his lead in after Austin, as Norris himself admitted to driving like a ‘muppet’. 

Attention then turns to the driver shake-up at RB, with Liam Lawson making his second debut in the car with the Kiwi looking impressive and finishing ahead of teammate Yuki Tsunoda and just behind Red Bull driver Sergio Perez in the fight for a seat at the top team. 

Mercedes, and Lewis Hamilton in particular, had a torrid weekend in the USA with the seven-time champion barely lasting three laps before an uncharacteristic spin put him out the race. Was he at fault? Or are there still fundamental issues with he car? 

To wrap up, we turn our focus to the 2024 Mexican GP, where Ferrari will be hoping to recreate their heroics in Austin, where Charles Leclerc led a sensational one-two for the Scuderia. 

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The conversation kicks off with Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull, with speculation about whether he’ll stick with the team long-term or explore new opportunities. With Red Bull’s dominance potentially facing new challenges, it’s a topic that could reshape the F1 landscape.

Attention then turns to the driver shake-up at RB, with Daniel Ricciardo replaced by Liam Lawson. As he Kiwi looks to seize his moment on the grid, will he do enough to make his case for a Red Bull seat over Yuki Tsunoda? 

Next, we delve into Lando Norris’ championship prospects. With a 52-point deficit, can the McLaren star realistically claw enough points out over the next couple of races, or has the gap grown too wide to close? With every race carrying critical importance, the stakes couldn’t be higher in Austin. 

To wrap up, we turn our focus to the 2024 United States GP, where Mercedes are set to unveil a significant upgrade, as are Red Bull. Can that help Verstappen toward another title? Or will Norris close the gap to the Dutchman even further?

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The trio discuss Lando Norris' dominant but 'lucky' performance in Singapore, as the McLaren driver pulled out the second biggest winning margin of the 2024 F1 season to further cut into Max Verstappen's championship lead. But is it too late for Lando?

The conversation then shifts to Daniel Ricciardo, and whether or not he is leaving Formula 1 and RB for good? All the signs seemed to point to the Australian being replaced by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the season, though no official statements were given from RB, Red Bull or Ricciardo himself.

That situation then caused a 'fastest lap' conspiracy in the F1 paddock as Ricciardo posted the quickest time in Singapore, taking it - and one championship point - from Norris, but raised some eyebrows at McLaren. 

Swearing was also a major topic at the Singapore GP, with Verstappen receiving 'community service' for some foul language at the start of the weekend, as the FIA look to crackdown on the F1 drivers using naughty words.

Finally, the spotlight turns to George Russell and his future at Mercedes with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner making headlines which his admission that the Milton Keynes outfit could look to sign the Brit when his Mercedes contract expires. This of course garnered the expected response from Toto Wolff.

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The trio discuss Oscar Piastri’s scintillating performance in Baku, as the McLaren driver put all talk of team orders aside to cooly dispatch of Charles Leclerc and claim his second win of the 2024 F1 season.

The conversation then shifts to Ferrari, and whether the Italian team should have done better given the situation they found themselves in, with Leclerc now failing to take victory in Azerbaijan despite starting from pole position in each of the last four years. 

Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz had a monumental crash on the penultimate lap in Baku, but who was to blame? The panel have their say on the incident. 

There is also room to discuss Lando Norris heroic drive from P15 to P4 in Baku, even passing Max Verstappen on the way, as he kept his title charge alive. 

The hosts ponder the fate of Red Bull, who have been usurped by McLaren atop the Constructor Standings, with the fortunes of the Milton Keynes outfit not looking much better as we approach the Singapore GP.

Additionally, the performances of F1 rookies Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman are also assessed. 

Finally, the spotlight turns to Singapore and how the race could be pivotal in the Drivers’ Championship with Red Bull expected to get their act together by the time Formula 1 reaches the Circuit of the Americas in mid-October. 

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They discuss Adrian Newey's decision to join Aston Martin in 2025 and the impact he will have on the Silverstone-based team, plus the mess Red Bull seemingly find themselves in as Max Verstappen issues a warning about their F1 title challenges.

Looking ahead to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the discussion shifts to Ollie Bearman who will replace the banned Kevin Magnussen for his second F1 debut.

Finally, the team also cover the race to join Nico Hulkenberg at Sauber/Audi as the F1 2025 is almost complete.

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The trio discuss McLaren's latest strategic blunder, questioning who is truly at fault, and also debate whether Oscar Piastri needs to embrace more of a team-oriented approach.

The conversation then shifts to Ferrari, and whether the Italian team are genuinely back in F1 contention. With a strong performance at Monza, Ferrari seem poised to make a late-season push in the constructors' championship, but can they maintain this momentum? 

Additionally, the confirmation of Andrea Kimi Antonelli's move to Mercedes is discussed, especially in light of his recent crash. The hosts ponder whether this incident suggests he might not be ready for F1 and what it means for George Russell's future with the team. 

Finally, the spotlight turns to Franco Colapinto's impressive debut with Williams, and analysis of whether Williams should have been more decisive earlier and if they might have erred in locking in their driver lineup too soon.

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They discuss McLaren's newfound dominance, led by Lando Norris, and the intriguing dynamic between Max Verstappen and Norris. Additionally, they explore the implications of Jos Verstappen's latest criticisms of Red Bull, wondering what the future holds for the team.

Looking ahead to the Italian Grand Prix, the discussion shifts to Ferrari, where the pressure is on for Charles Leclerc to deliver another masterclass in front of the passionate Tifosi.

Meanwhile, Mercedes' struggles are highlighted, particularly Lewis Hamilton's rare off day in qualifying at Zandvoort, which could jeopardise their position in the constructors' standings.

Finally, the team also cover the driver change at Williams, with Logan Sargeant being replaced by Franco Colapinto for the rest of the season.

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They also explore why Mercedes has yet to announce a new driver and preview the upcoming 2024 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Max Verstappen could make history with a fourth consecutive win. With lively discussions and expert insights, this episode sets the stage for an engaging series dedicated to Formula 1 fans.

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