The Autosport Podcast is the official podcast of Autosport, the world’s leading authority on motorsport as it celebrates its 75th anniversary year. All the late...
F1 2025 Chinese GP Sunday : Leclerc, Gasly, Hamilton DQ'ed, Piastri Dominates
Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording wrap up their coverage of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, from the Shanghai International Circuit, as McLaren dominated proceedings with their 50th 1-2 finish, with Oscar Piastri winning ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell.
Alex gives a review of the action, why he agreed with Oscar calling it his "most complete" weekend in F1 and how the race converted into a one-stoppr. Also discussed is the link between the strategy change in the race and both Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly being disqualified for their cars being underweight, and Lewis Hamilton's disqulaiifcation for an over-worn skid block.
There's also a big explanier from Ronald on Liam Lawson's future with Red Bull after another poor showing, and whether the sport as a whole could switch to V10's in 2028, and what it could mean for the next regulation change next year.
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F1 2025 Chinese GP Saturday: Hamilton's First Sprint Win, Piastri On Pole
Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit after a busy Saturday at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.
The pair start by discussing Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's first-ever Sprint victory, Lewis's playing down of the achievement, and what could be learnt from the action on track, such as the intense tyre wear and change of pace between Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren.
Then there's a deep dive on qualifying, with Oscar Piastri's two fastest laps being good enough for pole position as Lando Norris admitted to more mistakes, George Russell surprising with a front-row berth, a startling admission from Max Verstappen that Red Bull may have the fourth quickest car in the field, and the pressure faced by Liam Lawson after his second straight qualifying session finishing last. Is he already under pressure for his job?
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F1 2025 Chinese GP Friday: Lewis Hamilton's First (Sprint) Pole In Red
Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.
In a surprise, it’s a Sprint Pole for Lewis Hamilton, the oldest pole winner of any F1 format since Nigel Mansell in 1994. Alex and Ronald explain why the “peaky” nature of the Ferrari may have helped Lewis to pole and the “mega” lap that has him share the front row with Max Verstappen.
There’s also a discussion on Lando Norris’ mistake in SQ3 and why it backs up his comments on adapting to his tricky McLaren, and who Alex and Ronald think will win tomorrow morning’s Sprint Race.
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F1 2025 Chinese GP Thursday: Eddie Jordan, 1948-2025
Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review media day for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, and it begins on a sombre note as the sport pays tribute to Eddie Jordan, the former team boss of Jordan F1 and broadcaster who passed away this morning at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with prostate cancer.
The duo then talk about the big press conference revelation that Championship leader Lando Norris doesn't like the feel of his McLaren MCL39 despite the paddock's view that the car is comfortably best on the grid. There's also a reaction to the prospect of V10 engines returning to the sport in the future and whether it could convince Max Verstappen to stay in F1 for longer.
Finally, there's a review of the latest into the "Flexi-Wing" test being adapted for this weekend, and the new resurfacing of the track at large.
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F1 2025 Australian GP Sunday: Norris Pips Verstappen In Chaotic Opener
Ben Hunt and Emily Selleck wrap up their coverage of the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park as Lando Norris would take a victory by less than a second ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Ben and Emily chat about the battle at the front, including the Norris/Verstappen fight at the beginning and end of the race, and the key role Oscar Piastri played in the battle, coming so close to the lead before a spin in the grass late dropped him down the field, only managing a late comeback to ninth.
There's also a chat about Lewis Hamilton's first race in red and some of his communication issues over the radio, and a tough day for rookies Isack Hadjar, Ollie Bearman and Gabriel Bortoleto.
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The Autosport Podcast is the official podcast of Autosport, the world’s leading authority on motorsport as it celebrates its 75th anniversary year. All the latest news, previews, reviews and Q+A sessions with you the fans every week from our studios and from the heart of the F1 paddock itself.
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