The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 271: F1 2026's flaws truly exposed (Japanese Grand Prix review)
MAR 30, 202698 MIN
The Switchback F1 Podcast - Episode 271: F1 2026's flaws truly exposed (Japanese Grand Prix review)
MAR 30, 202698 MIN
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<p>Graham and Luke return to review the Japanese Grand Prix!</p><p>This week we talk:</p><ul><li>F1’ 2026's qualifying problem (3:35)</li><li>How Antonelli gained a stronghold in qualifying, and the circumstances that led to his victory, including a massive incident born from the 2026 engines (30:25)</li><li>A great opening drive of the season for Piastri (54:23)</li><li>Leclerc duels Hamilton again en route to a podium (58:30)</li><li>A quick additional word on Russell’s, Norris’ and Hamilton’s races (63:01)</li><li>Gasly keeps Verstappen at bay (65:02)</li><li>Lawson picks up more points; Ocon’s positive response after difficult China weekend (68:19)</li><li>Lindblad’s chance of points disappears on race day (70:40)</li><li>Audi squander more points to poor starts (72:30)</li><li>Midfield thoughts, including Cadillac, Hadjar, Verstappen’s media problem, Williams, and Aston Martin (74:39)</li><li>Alex Albon’s deteriorating relationship with Williams (83:16)</li><li>Closing thoughts for Japanese GP (89:24)</li></ul>