F1 Nation Will rules of engagement change for Oscar + Lando? - 2025 United States GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Rob Smedley
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Oct 12, 2025 Join former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and ex-Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley as they dissect the fierce competition between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. They debate how securing the Constructors' title might change team dynamics, and explore the concept of 'rules of engagement' in racing. With insights into Mercedes' future driver lineup and the challenges Ferrari faces, Rob shares a peek behind the scenes at Maranello. Plus, predictions for the United States Grand Prix add to the excitement!
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Dominance Creates Teammate Fairness Problems
- McLaren's intra-team incidents stem from dominance creating complex fairness issues that driver perceive differently.
- Rob Smedley says managing perceived fairness is almost impossible and creates ongoing angst within the team.
Constructors Win Frees Harder Driver Racing
- Once Constructors are secured, teams tolerate harder intra-team racing but fear PR fallout.
- Rob argues the winner will be the driver who pushes to the edge of rules, even beyond at times.
Define Clear Boundaries Before Incidents
- Set clear, unambiguous boundaries for driver behaviour to avoid recurring disputes.
- Rob emphasizes you must define edge cases and consequences before incidents occur.