Belgium Podbook: Are Ferrari a double threat to Mercedes, Max's Red Bull future and is it 'mission critical' for Lando?

Belgium Podbook: Are Ferrari a double threat to Mercedes, Max's Red Bull future and is it 'mission critical' for Lando?

From The F1 Show by Sky Sports

July 16, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 19

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The episode discusses the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix and the competitive dynamics between Ferrari and Mercedes, along with speculations about Max Verstappen's future and Lando Norris's performance.

Simon Lazenby, Craig Slater and Naomi Schiff look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. They discuss if Charles Leclerc can challenge for another win after his victory at Silverstone and ask if leaders Mercedes now face a twin threat from both Ferrari boys. Meanwhile, at Mercedes, with the gap between their two drivers closing, can George Russell challenge his team mate this weekend? We also discuss Max Verstappen's future, as speculation mounts again that he's about to leave Red Bull, and is it 'mission critical' for Lando Norris and McLaren? You can follow all the action from Spa this weekend on Sky Sports F1 and the Sky Sports website and app. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •The F1 Show is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/f1/news/27451/12822277/the-f1-show-podcast-sky-sports •You can listen to The F1 Show on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The F1 Show". •For all the latest F1 news, head to www.skysports.com/f1 •For advertising opportunities email…

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Hosts: Simon Lazenby, Craig Slater, Naomi Schiff

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