• Piastri signs new McLaren deal - but will his team be the one to beat in Australia?

  • Mar 12 2025
  • Length: 57 mins
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Piastri signs new McLaren deal - but will his team be the one to beat in Australia?

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  • We look ahead to the Australian Grand Prix, and discuss home hero Oscar Piastri’s new McLaren deal, in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw in Melbourne on the eve of the season to look ahead to what should be a dramatic weekend. We reflect on how PIastri’s deal impacts the driver-market landscape and what it says about McLaren approach to drivers. The challenge of Albert Park and the question of how seriously we should take Max Verstappen’s downbeat predictions seriously. We also answer another batch of listener questions, which includes a look at whether Ferrari might favour Charles Leclerc over Lewis Hamilton, the chances of the 2025 champion not winning the most races and how strongly testing pace correlates with final championship position. Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at www.singaporegp.sg SPECIAL OFFER: Get 90% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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