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S2 Ep17: Lando Was ROBBED! Madrid GP Review with Vicki Butler-Henderson

Sep 15, 2026 · 44m

Summary

Hosts Nicola Hume and Ben Edwards analyze the Madrid Grand Prix, debating Kimi Antonelli’s win, Lando Norris’s VSC pit stop controversy, and Max Verstappen’s turn-one incident with Lewis Hamilton. Guest Vicky Butler-Henderson grades all drivers in a "school report" segment, while the team discusses Lance Stroll’s performance and Mercedes’ strategy. The episode concludes with predictions for the upcoming Baku race and a lighthearted story about a fresh tarmac mishap.

Topics discussed

Midas Tire Guarantee Sponsorship Race Recap: Norris Pole and Kimi's Performance Analysis of Hamilton vs Verstappen Turn 1 Incident Verstappen's Penalty and Potential Win Scenario Impact of VSC and Pit Crew Error on Norris Debate on VSC Rules and Race Excitement Leclerc's Tire Strategy and Overtaking Difficulty Lance Stroll's Crash and Driver Skill Discussion Track Layout Changes and Carlos Sainz's Role Audience Reaction to Boring Race Pace Mercedes Strategy: Focus on Kimi Antonelli Critique of Team Briefing and Communication Leclerc's Performance and Baku Preview Hamilton's Brake Issues and Pit Stop Necessity Midfield Battle: Alpine, Liam, and Audi Results Red Bull Driver Swap Speculation and Sponsorship QVC Sponsorship Segment Driver Grades: From Perez to Mercedes Team YouTube Milestone and Anglesey Racetrack Story Baku Circuit History and Overtaking Potential Baku Race Predictions and Leaderboard Call to Action and QVC Sponsorship
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