About this episode

The episode previews the British Grand Prix and discusses the potential performances of key drivers and teams.

Tom Clarkson and F1TV Lead Commentator Alex Jacques look ahead to F1 Sprint and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Will Mercedes' George Russell win in front of his home crowd to close the championship gap? Can Kimi Antonelli hit the ground running on an F1 Sprint weekend and return to the top step of the podium? Will the upgraded Red Bull allow Max Verstappen to challenge for victory on Silverstone's fast corners and long straights? After Ferrari's 'reality check' in Austria, will Silverstone suit their car better? Tom and Alex also discuss how Racing Bulls have become regular points-scorers. Listen to more official F1 podcasts Lando Norris on F1 Beyond The Grid Your questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

Topics covered

• British Grand Prix
• F1 Sprint
• Mercedes
• Red Bull
• Ferrari
• Silverstone
• Racing Bulls

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