<p>Suzuka is one of F1’s most iconic tracks… but let’s be honest, the racing hasn’t exactly lived up to the hype in recent years. So — is that about to change?</p><p>This week on the Everything Trackside Podcast, we preview the Japanese Grand Prix and ask whether the new regulations can finally bring the <i>old Suzuka</i> back. Could we actually see overtakes in places like 130R? Stranger things have already happened this season.</p><p>We get into:</p><ul><li>Mercedes’ scary strong start (and are they holding back?)</li><li>Ferrari vs Mercedes — is it engine vs aero?</li><li>Red Bull question marks and Max in revenge mode</li><li>McLaren’s reliability nightmare</li><li>Haas hype train (yes, really)</li><li>And the absolute chaos going on behind the scenes at Aston Martin &amp; Audi</li></ul><p>Plenty of bold predictions, a few hot takes, and the usual bit of nonsense along the way.</p><p></p><p></p><p>📊 <b>Join our Fantasy &amp; Predictions Leagues:</b><br /><b>FANTASY</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08" target="_blank">https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08</a> - <b>P6DCIJSCL08</b> </p><p><b>PREDICTIONS</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10" target="_blank">https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10</a> - <b>P6YSOPCIE10</b> </p><p></p><p>📖 <b>Pre-order Slicks Magazine Issue 3:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://slicksmag.com" target="_blank">https://slicksmag.com</a></p><p>Use code ETS10 at checkout for 10% off</p><p></p><p>🎙<b> Follow Everything Trackside for race previews, reviews, and weekly F1 discussion. - </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/everythingtrackside" target="_blank"><b>linktr.ee/everythingtrackside</b></a><b> </b></p>