{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6819ae2bf30c20bff775e8a1/685aec0763e89e7686f8bd5e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Deconstructing Norris's 2025 struggles + Austria preview","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6819ae2bf30c20bff775e8a1/1750788534369-367a5822-02cb-45d4-a1d4-bdb90d9a03dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We delve into the reasons why Lando Norris has gone from title favourite to very much second-best to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in 2025 in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. </p><p><br></p><p>Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run through the four reasons why Norris has fallen behind and discuss whether these trends will continue or can be changed.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We also answer a batch of questions from The Race Members’ Club on Norris versus Piastri, including asking whether the latter has got the mental battle won.</p><p><br></p><p>In the final part of the podcast, we look ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix and assess the chances of Red Bull, Mercedes or even Ferrari threatening favourite McLaren.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club </em></strong><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/67f9268d2308a71dab8db95a/shows/6819ae2bf30c20bff775e8a1/episodes/75.the-race.com/offer123\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>on Patreon today</em></strong></a><strong><em> - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Check out the </em></strong><a href=\"https://shop.the-race.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>new items in The Race Shop</em></strong></a><strong><em> - members get a 15% discount!</em></strong></p>","author_name":"The Race Media Ltd"}