Bearman’s crash analysed and could Max really leave F1?!

About this episode

The episode discusses Bearman's crash, championship leaders, and Max Verstappen's comments on leaving F1.

We left Suzuka – the driver’s favourite track – with multiple talking points to get into, including closing speeds after Bearman’s crash, learnings about the championship leaders so far and what’s been going on at Williams and Aston Martin this year? Also, how serious should we take Max Verstappen’s comments on leaving F1? Join Natalie Pinkham alongside Martin Brundle (who takes the tube) and Crofty while they get into it all and answer a super question from a super guest!

People in this episode

Host: Natalie Pinkham

Guest: Martin Brundle

Topics covered

• Bearman's crash
• F1 championship leaders
• Max Verstappen comments
• Williams performance
• Aston Martin performance
• closing speeds

Keywords

• Bearman
• crash analysis
• Max Verstappen
• F1 news
• Suzuka
• Williams
• Aston Martin
• closing speeds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Williams, Aston Martin

Places: Suzuka

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