About this episode
The episode discusses McLaren's potential for victory at the Miami GP and the implications of the upcoming F1 Sprint weekend.
Can a 'completely new' McLaren take victory in Miami? Tom Clarkson, James Hinchcliffe and Jolyon Palmer think it's the papaya team's best chance of the season so far. F1 is back after a break from racing, and everything could be different! Tom, Jolyon and Hinch debate which team will make the biggest leap forward in Miami, and how the second F1 Sprint weekend of the year puts pressure on drivers to get back up to speed quickly. Can McLaren get ahead of Mercedes? Have Ferrari got special upgrades? Will Red Bull rise back to the front? Plus, the team celebrate the news that F1 is returning to Istanbul Park - a 'modern classic' which always produces exciting racing. We're already looking forward to the 2027 Turkish Grand Prix...
People in this episode
Host: Tom Clarkson
Guests: James Hinchcliffe, Jolyon Palmer
Topics covered
- McLaren
- Miami GP
- F1 Sprint
- team performance
- racing updates
- Istanbul Park
Keywords
- McLaren
- Miami GP
- F1 Sprint
- team upgrades
- Istanbul Park
- 2027 Turkish Grand Prix
- F1 news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull
Places: Miami, Istanbul Park
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