Tom Clarkson is joined by F1 TV commentator and former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer and De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren in the latest episode of F1 Nation, as they discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
With four races and two F1 Sprints to go, Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri at the top of the World Championship standings by just one point. How has Norris turned around a 34-point deficit to Piastri since his DNF in Zandvoort?
Will the pressure change now he’s gone from ‘hunter’ to ‘hunted’? And having not been on the podium in the last four races, can Piastri regain momentum?
In Mexico, Max Verstappen gained more ground in his late push to win a fifth championship in a row. Now 36 points off the lead, are Verstappen’s title chances in his own hands? And if he was to complete an incredible comeback, where would that achievement rank among his other successes?
Erik also shares insight into Red Bull’s transformation under Team Principal Laurent Mekies and what Verstappen’s future may hold after 2026.
Plus, the guys discuss how the incredibly tight battle between Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull for P2 in the Teams’ Championship could play out.
To hear the latest on all the biggest talking points from the race weekend, hit go on the audio player above or click here to listen to the latest episode on your preferred podcasting platform.
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