The Race F1 Podcast The latest twist in Red Bull and McLaren's off-track battle
11 snips
May 21, 2025 Dive into the latest technical intrigue between Red Bull and McLaren as they navigate new F1 regulations. Discover how mandatory pit stops could shake up the Monaco Grand Prix, and explore clever strategies for backmarkers. Delve into Yuki Tsunoda's rocky journey at Red Bull and the rising challenges for other drivers like Liam Lawson. The hosts also draw fascinating parallels between McLaren's current struggles and Williams in 1997, while engaging with listener questions about performance dynamics and future prospects.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Red Bull's Tyre Water Innovations Probed
- Red Bull probes potential tyre water cooling tricks that the FIA mostly forbids.
- Thermoelectric devices (Peltier) remain ambiguously allowed but frowned upon, possibly a future crackdown target.
Monaco's Two-Stop Rule Dynamics
- Monaco's mandatory three-tyre rule guarantees an extra pit stop to spice up the race.
- Teams may split strategies early, risking chaotic pit dives and late penalties if timing goes awry.
Tsunoda's F1 Future Hangs in Balance
- Yuki Tsunoda still has some chances but must improve quickly to keep his Red Bull seat.
- Five races show a worrying trend, and failure to catch up post-summer break could end his F1 career.