{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69ce5a39d2e95f51314b864a/6a5fdc8efa136e7931d21fa5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mercedes Rift? Russell's Disaster, Kimi Redemption & Aston's 80% HUGE Upgrade (E14)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69ce5a39d2e95f51314b864a/1784667033103-398eca04-db17-4f05-a811-b5aed03ce075.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Jake, Rob Smedley and Otmar react to a Belgian Grand Prix that reshaped the championship. Twelve months after admitting he'd \"probably reached the bottom\" at Spa, Kimi Antonelli returns to the same track and delivers a flawless win over Charles Leclerc, extending his title lead to 45 points. George Russell doesn't survive the first corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Rob takes us into the Engineering Dark Web to explain exactly why George is losing time to his teammate — and Otmar and Rob put the theory to the test that's dividing the Mercedes garage: is this a car problem, a George problem, or both? Toto Wolff says it's \"50% the car.\" George isn't fully convinced. Rob's verdict is blunter still: beat your teammate, or leave.</p><p><br></p><p>Also in this episode:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The Daniel Ricciardo/Max Verstappen parallel that explains exactly what's happening to George right now</li><li>Why Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen's contract clauses both come to a head this weekend in Hungary</li><li>Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin verdict — an 80% new car arrives in Budapest with zero testing, and it might decide whether he stays</li><li>Why 400,000 fans at Spa still wasn't enough to save it from the 2028 and 2030 calendar</li><li>Bullsh*t Corner nominations, your questions answered, and the usual dad jokes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New episodes of High Performance Racing every week, subscribe so you don't miss one.</p><p><br></p><p>AG1 👉 Head to <a href=\"http://drinkag1.com/hpracing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://drinkag1.com/hpracing</a>&nbsp;to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, a month's supply of Omega3 capsules and five travel packs</p><p><br></p><p>Eight Sleep 👉 If you’re ready to upgrade your nights and unlock more energy in your days, start with Eight Sleep. Use code RACING for £350 off the Pod 5 Ultra here: <a href=\"https://highpfrmc.com/HPR-eightsleep-au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://highpfrmc.com/HPR-eightsleep-au</a></p>","author_name":"High Performance"}