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Is it Championship Over for George Russell? | Bahrain GP (in Malaysia) Race Review

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Well that was maybe the most chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix we have every had... thank you Malaysia!


In todays episode topics discussed include, the absolute disaster that was the Formation Lap in Sepang, the software bug that is to blame, the silly F1 Safety Car rules that are ruining races, a stellar weekend for Aston Martin, the secret ADUO engine upgrade for Honda, James Vowles critique of the F1 cost cap, a disappointing weekend for Audi, a solid haul for Racing Bulls, the straight line speed deficit plaguing Lando Norris, the strategy blunders for McLaren and Ferrari, a stellar recovery drive for Lewis Hamilton, a fantastic first win in 2026 for Max Verstappen and Red Bull, the upgrades brought by Mercedes, Antonelli securing his grasp on a maiden F1 championship and disaster for George Russell... again.


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