F1 2025 Bahrain GP Saturday: Piastri On Pole As Norris Slips To Third Row
Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren sit down to review what was a hectic Qualifying day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Together, they review what was Oscar Piastri's second pole position of the season, and explain how his teammate Lando Norris was so far back in comparison. There's also an explainer as to why Alex Albon was denied a chance to run in Q2 because of a track limits violation by Nico Hulkenberg, and why both Mercedes were demoted a position each due to a strange quirk with an "estimated" restart time. And finally, there's a reaction to a downbeat Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, with the Dutchman claiming he's just "taking part" in the 2025 title fight, and Lewis apologising to his team for what he deemed a poor performance in ninth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Apr 202511min
F1 2025 Bahrain GP Friday: McLaren Dominates As V10's Shot Down
Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren continue their coverage from the Sakhir International Circuit for Day 2 of the Bahrain Grand Prix. McLaren was comfortably quickest across practice, but team principal Andrea Stella has rebuked those claims, even accusing some of their rivals of "gamesmanship". Stuart and Filip give their opinion on the state of play and who could be McLaren's closest challengers this weekend. There's also more on how Red Bull is supporting Yuki Tsunoda, and some jokes in regards to F1 gaining a new... pasta partner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Apr 202510min
F1 2025 Bahrain GP Thursday: Pressure Mounts On FIA as Reid Resigns
Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren begin their coverage of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix with reaction to media day at the Bahrain International Circuit. Stuart and Filip react to the day's breaking news that Robert Reid, Deputy President for Sport within the FIA and part of President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership team, resigned from his post, citing "A fundamental breakdown in governance standards" within the organisation. There's also discussion on the upcoming V10 power-unit summit with the sport's manufacturers, and some further context from Yuki Tsunoda as to why he struggled at last week's Japanese GP, and why there are fears that last week's win may have been flattering for Red Bull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Apr 20259min
F1 2025 Japan GP Sunday: Verstappen Holds Off Norris For The Win
Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge wrap-up their coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix in what was a tense battle at the front between Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Mark and Jake review the "if's and but's" of the race, as to whether McLaren should have been more aggressive on strategy, or if Norris' trip across the grass on pit exit made a difference. Should they have swapped cars and let Piastri attack Verstappen at the front? Also, who's more accountable for the lack of passing, the track, of Year 4 of this regulation set? There's also a review on a strong weekend for the rookies, with Kimi Antonelli in sixth for Mercedes, Isack Hadjar in eighth for Racing Bulls, and Ollie Bearman's second consecutive points finish for Haas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Apr 202510min
F1 2025 Japan GP Saturday: Verstappen Steals Pole As McLaren Stumble
Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge review Qualifying on Day 3 of their Japanese Grand Prix coverage from the Suzuka International Circuit. It was a stunning lap from Max Verstappen that took pole position ahead of both McLaren drivers, despite the Dutchman having no purple "fastest" sector times. Mark and Jake talk about how well Max had hooked the car up, as well as the minor mistakes from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri that opened the door for Verstappen's pole. There's also a discussion on yet another grass fire during the session, the chances of rain for Sunday's race, Isack Hadjar qualifying seventh despite a very uncomfortable seatbelt, and the surprise of Yuki Tsunoda being knocked out in Q2 and outqualified by his former teammate Liam Lawson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Apr 202513min
F1 2025 Japan GP Friday: Four Red Flags Disrupt Practice as Doohan Crashes
Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from Suzuka for Day 2 of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, with Friday practice generating plenty of headlines. Jake and Mark talk about the four red flags that disrupted FP2, including two for the grass on the side of the circuit catching fire, a spin into the gravel for Fernando Alonso at the first Degner and Jack Doohan's massive shunt into the wall at Turn 1, where the Australian had his DRS wing still open as he spun off the track. Also included is a discussion on Yuki Tsunoda's first day of running in a Red Bull and what conclusions could be drawn from the limited running, why Isack Hadjar's strong pace is going under the radar, and the latest news that the FIA is planning a summit for a potential change to V10-engines in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Apr 202513min
F1 2025 Japan GP Thursday: F1 Reacts To The Lawson/Tsunoda Swap
Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from the Suzuka International Circuit for media day at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. Unsurprisingly, the main story is Red Bull and Racing Bulls' driver swap of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, which is the key protagonists' first chance to talk directly to the media on the issue. The pair discuss Lawson's defiance despite the apparent career setback and the sympathetic reactions of the other drivers when posed the question. There's also reaction to McLaren and their new attitude of being the "hunted" rather than the "hunters" after their 1-2 finish in China, and Haas bringing new floor upgrades to the Japanese Grand Prix, and the difference in approach to car development from team prinical Ayao Komatsu, and previous boss Guenther Stiener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Apr 202513min
Analysis: Will The Lawson/Tsunoda Swap Fix Red Bull Racing?
In one of the most shocking driver moves in recent history, Liam Lawson is heading back to Racing Bulls after just two Grand Prix with Red Bull Racing, with former teammate Yuki Tsunoda heading the other way and making his Red Bull debut at next week’s Japanese Grand Prix. In a special podcast, Stuart Codling sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Alex Kalinauckas to discuss whether Lawson deserved more time to establish himself at Red Bull, the misconceptions around Max Verstappen and the RB21’s development, and what happens next for both Tsunoda and Lawson in their new teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Mar 202521min
