Lawrence Barretto

Lawrence Barretto, an F1 correspondent and presenter, teams up with Davide Valsecchi, the 2012 GP2 champion, to dissect the thrilling Canadian Grand Prix. They delve into the clash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, analyzing the incident's impact on the championship. George Russell's first win for Mercedes raises questions about his potential as a future champion. Amidst this, Ferrari faces mounting criticism, with their team dynamics under scrutiny following poor performances.

In this discussion, F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto analyzes the shocking disqualification of McLaren drivers due to technical breaches, detailing the aftermath and its implications for the title race. He breaks down Max Verstappen's commanding victory and the impact on his rivals. The conversation also highlights Mercedes’ unexpected gains from McLaren’s misfortune, Ferrari's ongoing struggles with their setup, and the impressive rise of Kimi Antonelli. Plus, Doriane Pin shares her exciting journey to becoming the F1 Academy champion.

F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli join the conversation, diving into Lando Norris’s spectacular victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. They discuss his comeback from Canada and the intense rivalry with teammate Oscar Piastri. The duo also tackles the buzz around Max Verstappen possibly moving to Mercedes and what that could mean for his career. Julianne highlights Gabriel Bortoleto's breakthrough in Brazil, while insights into Ferrari's recent performance and Red Bull's driver dynamics add to the thrilling analysis.

Jolyon Palmer, a former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, joins Lawrence Barretto, an F1 correspondent, to dive into the thrilling first half of the 2025 season. They dissect the challenges facing new Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies and the pressure to retain Max Verstappen. The fierce rivalry between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is explored, with the tension heating up as they vie for the championship. The hosts also contemplate whether Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton are finally turning a corner in their performances.

Exploring Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari in 2025, insiders reveal the long pursuit by Ferrari and what it means for Mercedes. Rob Smedley discusses the challenges ahead for Hamilton at Ferrari, exciting the F1 community with potential driver moves and team dynamics.