Hamilton stuns Mercedes at Spanish GP | ep 995

Hamilton stuns Mercedes at Spanish GP | ep 995

June 15, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 995

About this episode

The episode reviews the Spanish GP, discussing strategies, team performances, and the implications of Lewis Hamilton's victory.

Join Paul and me as we review the Spanish GP race, strategies, and team performances. Has Lewis Hamilton returned as a title contender? Did Mercedes fall asleep at the wheel? Were Mercedes playing too much "team game"? What about McLaren's lack of pace? Was Max even in this race? Key topics: Race strategy and virtual safety car impact Ferrari's race execution and Lewis Hamilton's win Mercedes reliability issues and team decisions Red Bull's performance ceiling and driver dynamics Driver performance and team strategy conflicts Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:15 Le Mans 24-Hour Race Recap 06:09 Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix 09:51 Ferrari's Strategy and Performance 16:51 Lewis Hamilton's Victory and Team Dynamics 21:50 Charles Leclerc's Challenges and Team Focus 22:05 Mercedes Performance and Reliability Issues 28:20 George Russell's Race Pace and Strategy 33:50 McLaren's Unexpected Podium and Driver Dynamics 37:24 Alpine's Consistency and Development Challenges 42:57 Racing Bulls' Progress and Team Performance 43:35 Race Recovery and Strategy Insights 45:38 Unexpected Incidents and Team Performance 47:23 Midfield Challenges and Development Trajectories…

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