Bahrain Podbook: The Bah-RAIN Grand Prix and knee-sweats in Malaysia!
Summary
Hosted from the Malaysian paddock ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, this episode of The F1 Show analyzes the upcoming race weekend, noting the lack of wet-weather testing for the new cars. The hosts discuss Mercedes' recent dominance and their new upgrade, while assessing whether George Russell can close the gap on Lewis Hamilton in the championship. Additional topics include the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, the fallout from the Baku incident involving Colapinto and Gasly, and Fernando Alonso’s new contract with Aston Martin.
Topics discussed
Welcome to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Memories of the circuit and weather forecasts
The irony of rain at the Bahrain GP
Mercedes upgrade and McLaren's pace
George Russell's momentum and championship battle
Lewis Hamilton's mindset and self-criticism
Fred Vasseur's future and Ferrari leadership
Lando Norris's comments and social media abuse
Red Bull teammate incident and driver dynamics
Driver bonding trips and team cohesion
Fernando Alonso's new contract and Aston Martin
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