• Are Mercedes finally back in Constructor's Championship contention?
    Mar 6 2024

    Amongst other things this wide ranging episode covers:

    • Mercedes' performance in Bahrain, including issues with cooling requirements and qualifying setups.
    • Is there tension between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as they compete for leadership?
    • The potential driver lineups for Mercedes in 2025 and the future of Max Verstappen.


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    41 mins
  • Kimi Antonelli: Everything you need to know about the 17 year-old tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton with F1TV's Chris McCarthy
    Feb 28 2024

    F1TV's Chris McCarthy join us to discuss Kimi Antonelli, the 17 year old Italian sensation tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. They discuss his early karting days, Mercedes' interest in him, and his success in Formula 4 and Formula Regional. They also highlight his standout moments on the track, his off-track personality and discuss what a succesfull maiden F2 season would look like.


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    44 mins
  • A first look at the innovative W15 with Bryson Sullivan & Matt Trumpets
    Feb 21 2024

    This episode discusses the launch of Mercedes' W15 car and the innovative design features it incorporates. The main focus is on the front wing, which features a unique flap design that could be a game-changer for the team. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Y250 vortex and its impact on aerodynamics. The integration of various car components, such as the gearbox and rear suspension, is explored, highlighting their influence on performance. The role of James Allison, Mercedes' technical director, is discussed, emphasizing his leadership and prioritization skills. The conversation concludes with speculation on Red Bull's car design and the potential risks they may face. To finish, we also talk about what to look for in winter testing and emphasize the significance of reliability and the body language of the cars during testing.


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    54 mins
  • Mercedes win tight battle for P2 against Ferrari // Abu Dhabi GP Review
    Nov 30 2023

    Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Joe Collins join us to discuss Mercedes' tight victory over Ferrari in the battle for P2 in the 2023 F1 WDC.


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    29 mins
  • How will Mercedes fare against Ferrari in battle for second place? // Las Vegas GP Review
    Nov 22 2023

    Sky Sports' Adam Williams and freelance journalist Cara Bostock join us to discuss the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.


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    32 mins
  • What went wrong for Mercedes at the Brazil GP? // Brazil GP Review Show
    Nov 8 2023

    Balve is back and is joined by F1 tech expert Bryson Sullivan (@naturalparadigm) and Sky Sports' Adam Williams to review a new nadir in Mercedes' difficult 2023 season.


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    47 mins
  • How Lewis Hamilton nursed his tyres to an impressive P2 // Mexican GP 2023 Review
    Nov 1 2023

    Producer Ben is joined by ex-Mercedes Strategist Mike Caulfield and Matt Trumpet's to digest the 2023 Mexican GP.


    Normal service with Balve will return next week!


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    57 mins
  • Did Mercedes drop the ball at COTA? // United States GP 2023 Review
    Oct 25 2023

    We are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Mercedes fan Joe Collinss to discuss a busy weekend at the Circuit of Americas, where Lewis Hamilton was disqualified and George Russell struggled.


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    44 mins