Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge review Qualifying on Day 3 of their Japanese Grand Prix coverage from the Suzuka International Circuit.It was a stunning lap from Max Verstappen that took pole position ahead of both McLaren drivers, despite the Dutchman having no purple "fastest" sector times. Mark and Jake talk about how well Max had hooked the car up, as well as the minor mistakes from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri that opened the door for Verstappen's pole. There's also a discussion on yet another grass fire during the session, the chances of rain for Sunday's race, Isack Hadjar qualifying seventh despite a very uncomfortable seatbelt, and the surprise of Yuki Tsunoda being knocked out in Q2 and outqualified by his former teammate Liam Lawson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from Suzuka for Day 2 of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, with Friday practice generating plenty of headlines.Jake and Mark talk about the four red flags that disrupted FP2, including two for the grass on the side of the circuit catching fire, a spin into the gravel for Fernando Alonso at the first Degner and Jack Doohan's massive shunt into the wall at Turn 1, where the Australian had his DRS wing still open as he spun off the track. Also included is a discussion on Yuki Tsunoda's first day of running in a Red Bull and what conclusions could be drawn from the limited running, why Isack Hadjar's strong pace is going under the radar, and the latest news that the FIA is planning a summit for a potential change to V10-engines in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from the Suzuka International Circuit for media day at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.Unsurprisingly, the main story is Red Bull and Racing Bulls' driver swap of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, which is the key protagonists' first chance to talk directly to the media on the issue. The pair discuss Lawson's defiance despite the apparent career setback and the sympathetic reactions of the other drivers when posed the question. There's also reaction to McLaren and their new attitude of being the "hunted" rather than the "hunters" after their 1-2 finish in China, and Haas bringing new floor upgrades to the Japanese Grand Prix, and the difference in approach to car development from team prinical Ayao Komatsu, and previous boss Guenther Stiener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most shocking driver moves in recent history, Liam Lawson is heading back to Racing Bulls after just two Grand Prix with Red Bull Racing, with former teammate Yuki Tsunoda heading the other way and making his Red Bull debut at next week’s Japanese Grand Prix.In a special podcast, Stuart Codling sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Alex Kalinauckas to discuss whether Lawson deserved more time to establish himself at Red Bull, the misconceptions around Max Verstappen and the RB21’s development, and what happens next for both Tsunoda and Lawson in their new teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording wrap up their coverage of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, from the Shanghai International Circuit, as McLaren dominated proceedings with their 50th 1-2 finish, with Oscar Piastri winning ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell.Alex gives a review of the action, why he agreed with Oscar calling it his "most complete" weekend in F1 and how the race converted into a one-stoppr. Also discussed is the link between the strategy change in the race and both Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly being disqualified for their cars being underweight, and Lewis Hamilton's disqulaiifcation for an over-worn skid block. There's also a big explanier from Ronald on Liam Lawson's future with Red Bull after another poor showing, and whether the sport as a whole could switch to V10's in 2028, and what it could mean for the next regulation change next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit after a busy Saturday at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. The pair start by discussing Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's first-ever Sprint victory, Lewis's playing down of the achievement, and what could be learnt from the action on track, such as the intense tyre wear and change of pace between Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren.Then there's a deep dive on qualifying, with Oscar Piastri's two fastest laps being good enough for pole position as Lando Norris admitted to more mistakes, George Russell surprising with a front-row berth, a startling admission from Max Verstappen that Red Bull may have the fourth quickest car in the field, and the pressure faced by Liam Lawson after his second straight qualifying session finishing last. Is he already under pressure for his job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.In a surprise, it’s a Sprint Pole for Lewis Hamilton, the oldest pole winner of any F1 format since Nigel Mansell in 1994. Alex and Ronald explain why the “peaky” nature of the Ferrari may have helped Lewis to pole and the “mega” lap that has him share the front row with Max Verstappen.There’s also a discussion on Lando Norris’ mistake in SQ3 and why it backs up his comments on adapting to his tricky McLaren, and who Alex and Ronald think will win tomorrow morning’s Sprint Race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review media day for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, and it begins on a sombre note as the sport pays tribute to Eddie Jordan, the former team boss of Jordan F1 and broadcaster who passed away this morning at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with prostate cancer.The duo then talk about the big press conference revelation that Championship leader Lando Norris doesn't like the feel of his McLaren MCL39 despite the paddock's view that the car is comfortably best on the grid. There's also a reaction to the prospect of V10 engines returning to the sport in the future and whether it could convince Max Verstappen to stay in F1 for longer. Finally, there's a review of the latest into the "Flexi-Wing" test being adapted for this weekend, and the new resurfacing of the track at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hunt and Emily Selleck wrap up their coverage of the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park as Lando Norris would take a victory by less than a second ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.Ben and Emily chat about the battle at the front, including the Norris/Verstappen fight at the beginning and end of the race, and the key role Oscar Piastri played in the battle, coming so close to the lead before a spin in the grass late dropped him down the field, only managing a late comeback to ninth.There's also a chat about Lewis Hamilton's first race in red and some of his communication issues over the radio, and a tough day for rookies Isack Hadjar, Ollie Bearman and Gabriel Bortoleto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filip Cleeren and Emily Selleck review a hectic Qualifying day in Melbourne as McLaren lock out the front row for the Australian Grand Prix.The pair review McLaren's excellence, and why Max Verstappen isn't too phased with starting in third place for tomorrow's race. There's also a discussion on Ferrari struggling as they sit on the fourth row, Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon impressing on row three, Isack Hadjar finishing as top rookie in 11th, and Gabriel Bortoleto making Q2, responding to Helmut Marko's comments about being a "B-Tier prospect". Finally, there's a chat about the likelihood of rain for the Grand Prix, Ollie Bearman's miserable weekend so far, and Liam Lawson failing to get out of Q1 on his Red Bull debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices