As F1 heads to Austin’s Circuit of The Americas, Mercedes faces a huge test not only of its troubled upgrade, but also of its 2027 prospects, with rivals Red Bull and Max Verstappen proving the combination to beat in recent races.
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, sponsored by Skinceuticals, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to explain what we should expect from the Austin weekend, and why the circuit and its date in the calendar makes this race such a crucial one for shaping F1 2027.
After chatting about Ferrari’s expected Austin upgrade, we explain why Haas have signed F2 frontrunner and Ferrari junior Rafael Camara to a 2027 race seat, and ponder what the Brazilian's arrival alongside Ollie Bearman means in the race to become Lewis Hamilton's eventual successor at the Scuderia.
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