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'A total curveball'. Who will master the Madring? – Spanish GP Preview

Sep 10, 2026 · 26m

Summary

Tom Clarkson and Alex Jakes preview the new Madrid circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix, highlighting its challenging layout and potential for chaos. They analyze Kimi Antonelli's historic win at Monza and George Russell's struggle to match his teammate's form. The episode also covers Lewis Hamilton's call for updated Ferrari team rules after a collision with Charles Leclerc, alongside podium predictions featuring Lando Norris and a surprise entry for Arvid Lindblad.

Topics discussed

Cadillac V-Series and Formula One sponsorship WebMD ad: Rare immune disorder diagnosis Indeed Sponsored Jobs advertisement Introduction to the new Madrid circuit Track challenges: consistency and surface grip Analysis of the 'Monumental' corner Review of Kimi Antonelli's Monza victory George Russell's championship battle and mindset Comparing Russell to past Mercedes drivers Team previews: Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull Cadillac V-Series advertisement iHeartRadio ad: Athlete hydration story Ferrari drivers' response to Lewis Hamilton Discussion on Ferrari's 'Rules of Engagement' Leclerc's lap one incident and team dynamics Lewis Hamilton's future role and priority status Midfield teams: Racing Bulls, Audi, and Alpine Chaos potential and Spanish drivers' chances Podium predictions and closing remarks Outro, F1 TV info, and final ads
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