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The Race F1 Podcast

Is the championship McLaren’s to lose? We answer your questions after F1 testing

The Race F1 Podcast

The Race Media Ltd

Sports

4.51K Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

How strong a favourite is McLaren? Is Lewis Hamilton able to drive the way he wants to in the Ferrari? How worried should Aston Martin be? These are among the questions we answer in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.

Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to work through listener questions about the upcoming Formula 1 season based on what happened in testing.

We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Bahrain as a test venue, the performance of the rookies and the thorny question of sandbagging. 

We also share some trackside watching tips, lay out Fernando Alonso’s thinking and ponder whether Gabriel Bortoletto should be worried. 

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