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

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

September 10, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode previews the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, discussing driver challenges and team competitiveness.

Formula 1 is heading to a brand-new circuit in Madrid this weekend, as the Madring hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. Tom Clarkson and F1TV lead commentator Alex Jacques discuss the unique challenges this track will present the drivers, why we could be treated to a chaotic race and which teams will be competitive there. Jacquesy tells Tom why George Russell can still stop his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli from becoming World Champion, despite the Italian’s 66-point lead at the top of the standings. And you’ll hear what Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc had to say at media day in Madrid, after their tense opening lap battle in Monza.

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