Imola GP Review | Podcast Ep 887
Todd and Paul discuss the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the performance of the teams and drivers. They talk about Max Verstappen's struggles with grip and how Red Bull worked to improve the car between Friday and Saturday.They also discuss McLaren's strong performance and their potential to challenge Red Bull and Ferrari. They analyze Carlos Sainz's struggles and speculate on his future with Ferrari. They also mention Mercedes' performance and Lewis Hamilton's off-track moment. In this part of the conversation, Todd and Paul discuss the strategic decisions made by Mercedes and Aston Martin during the race. They question the decision to pit George Russell late, which resulted in him finishing in P7 instead of P6.They also analyze Fernando Alonso's race, who started from the pit lane due to suspension changes and had a challenging race. They discuss the performance of Aston Martin and Haas, as well as the struggles of Daniel Ricciardo and the potential need for changes at McLaren.They also talk about Yuki Tsunoda's impressive performance and the overall midfield battle. The conversation ends with a discussion about the possibility of Adrian Newey's absence affecting Red Bull's performance and the rules regarding starting from the pit lane in different series.Chapters00:00 Max Verstappen's Grip Struggles and Red Bull's Improvements11:54 McLaren's Strong Performance and Potential to Challenge32:36 Mercedes' Performance and Hamilton's Off-Track Moment33:36 Questioning Strategic Decisions35:09 Analyzing Aston Martin and Haas39:07 Impressive Performance by Yuki Tsunoda40:12 Assessing Daniel Ricciardo's Struggles46:24 Starting from the Pit Lane51:38 Recognizing Lando Norris' Drive55:09 Max Verstappen's Tough Weekend59:25 The Impact of Adrian Newey's Absence01:01:35 Looking Forward to Monaco