359 - Hungarian GP 2026
Summary
Hosts Drew Scanlon, Danny O’Dwyer, and Rob Zachney recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured McLaren’s first win of the season after a chaotic race involving teammate Oscar Piastri and a VSC. They analyze key moments like Verstappen’s aggressive overtakes and Hamilton’s penalty, before discussing the cancellation of the Bahrain GP due to Middle East conflict and its replacement with the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
Topics discussed
Intro, Hungarian language jokes, and podcast primer recommendation
Season predictions review, movie club, and ad reads
Hungarian GP Qualifying: Lando pole, Verstappen spin, and grid penalties
Race Start: Verstappen's aggressive overtakes on Hamilton and Lawson
McLaren strategy drama: Piastri vs Sainz incident and Norris tension
Race conclusion: Verstappen's soft tire gamble and final results
Calendar changes: Bahrain GP moved to Malaysia due to conflict
2026 Regulations: Driver complaints about AI and power deployment
Technical analysis: Mercedes start issues and Russell's stalled launch
Fantasy league, standings, upcoming races, and season narrative wrap-up
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