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The Race F1 Podcast

Has Hamilton really lost his edge? Your questions answered

The Race F1 Podcast

The Race Media Ltd

Sports

4.5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

As Lewis Hamilton heads into his valedictory grand prix weekend with Mercedes, was answer your questions on his recent struggles in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. 

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join host Edd Straw to dissect Hamilton's recent comments, and what the tame ending to his remarkable Mercedes stint might mean for his 2024 season with Mercedes. 

We also tackle a slew of questions about goings on at the FIA and recent race control calls, and how the drivers might react should their concerns not be addressed.

There's also an update on the latest version of Red Bull's ever-shifting driver plans, a look at Franco Colapinto's situation, the question of if F1 should award points further down the order and Jack Doohan's prospects for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - and many more. 

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The race is on and Lewis Hamilton says farewell to Mercedes after 12 amazing seasons in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

1:32.7

But is he bowing out on a low?

1:34.3

And what's the fallout from the latest round of FIA controversy?

1:37.8

I'm Ed Sturon, joining me to answer your questions on those topics and many more are Samath Canal and Scott Mitchell Mowell.

2:01.3

Well, Samarth, we'll come to you first. Welcome back. We're all here in Abu Dhabi. Yeah. We haven't had you on for a few episodes. So how are you enjoying it? Yeah, I'm really looking forward to the last F2 round of the season, where there's a 0.5 point gap between the top two and the last F1 race of the season. Lots of intrigue there.

1:59.2

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2:21.3

A bit warmer than Qatar, and I wonder what will happen this weekend.

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