How pressure and expectation is changing for Kimi + George – Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview

About this episode

Tom Clarkson and James Hinchcliffe preview the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, discussing the changing pressures for Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, along with insights on Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Alex Albon.

Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. With Kimi Antonelli on a run of five wins in a row, and leading his teammate George Russell by 68 points in the World Championship, how is the pressure and expectation now changing for both Mercedes drivers? The guys also discuss why they think Lewis Hamilton ‘has his mojo back’ at Ferrari and what Charles Leclerc needs to get out of his recent difficult patch. Plus, as Alex Albon prepares to become the driver with the most race starts in Williams history on Sunday, what does that milestone tell us about Alex?

People in this episode

Host: Tom Clarkson

Guest: James Hinchcliffe

Topics covered

• Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview
• Pressure and Expectation in F1
• Mercedes Drivers Performance
• Lewis Hamilton's Comeback
• Charles Leclerc's Challenges
• Alex Albon's Milestone

Keywords

• F1
• Barcelona-Catalunya GP
• Kimi Antonelli
• George Russell
• Lewis Hamilton
• Charles Leclerc
• Alex Albon
• IndyCar
• Formula 1

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams

Places: Barcelona-Catalunya

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