The Race F1 Podcast Azerbaijan GP: With Piastri faltering, did Norris waste his big chance?
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Sep 21, 2025 
Jon Noble, an experienced F1 journalist, and Josh Suttill, a motorsport reporter, delve deep into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss Oscar Piastri's unexpected struggles and Lando Norris's missed chances. The duo analyzes Max Verstappen's impressive form and Red Bull's resurgence, along with a closer look at Carlos Sainz's podium finish. They highlight standout performances from Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, while also tackling listener questions about McLaren's pit-stop issues and Piastri's pressure underperforming.
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Russell And Antonelli Rebound Under Pressure
- George Russell recovered from illness to take a strong P2, showing resilience.
- Kimi Antonelli responded to internal pressure with a mistake-free weekend and solid pace for P4.
Lawson's Weekend Was A Timely Audition
- Liam Lawson produced arguably his best F1 weekend amid uncertainty over his future at Red Bull.
- Josh Suttill highlighted Lawson's Q3 poise and race defence as a timely audition for a full-time seat.
Tsunoda Took A Crucial Step Forward
- Yuki Tsunoda showed a meaningful step in race pace after Red Bull made changes to his car setup.
- Jon Noble and team principals described it as Yuki's best weekend and a key data point in driver decisions for 2026.