Max to win in ‘Red Bull territory’? Mercedes + Aston on the up? Antonelli ready for F1? – 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Preview
Jun 17, 2024
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Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill discusses if Red Bull's Max Verstappen will dominate in the upcoming races. Aston Martin Performance Director talks about challenges at Circuit de Catalunya and the potential F1 debut of 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli. The podcast also evaluates team performances, young talent in F1, and previews the races in Barcelona, Austria, and Silverstone.
Max Verstappen likely to dominate upcoming races in 'Red Bull territory'
McLaren needs to learn lessons from Montreal for better performance
Aston Martin expects strong showing at Circuit de Catalunya, potential debut for 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli in F1
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Review and Adjustments in Fantasy F1 Team for the Spanish Grand Prix
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This weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix kicks off a very exciting triple header for Formula 1, as the European leg of the season gets into full swing with three races in two weeks.
Tom Clarkson is joined by 1996 World Champion Damon Hill to discuss who will be the big winners in Barcelona, Austria and Silverstone.
After two tracks that have exposed their weaknesses, is Max Verstappen favourite to win the next three races in ‘Red Bull territory’? What lessons do McLaren need to learn from Montreal? Are Ferrari going to struggle again in Spain? And will Mercedes be competitive for the rest of the season?
Plus, Aston Martin Performance Director Tom McCullough joins the pod to discuss the challenges of the Circuit de Catalunya, where Aston will be strongest in the upcoming races, and whether age really matters following the news that 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli could make his F1 debut sooner than expected.
Got a question for our F1 Nation experts? Email f1nation@f1.com and we'll answer on a future show.
To book your seat at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the United States Grand Prix, or another thrilling spectacle on the 2024 calendar, go to tickets.formula1.com
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