The latest episode of The Total Motorsport F1 Show sees host Joe Krishnan joined by Formula 1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to review a mute 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, discussing how McLaren may have cost themselves a chance to beat Max Verstappen.
The defending world champion seized pole position on Saturday in Qualifying and converted it to his maiden victory of the 2025 F1 season a day later by fending off Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Suzuka, with what is widely perceived to be a slower car.
It sees the Dutch lion roar back into championship contention, closing the gap to Norris to just a solitary point in the 2025 F1 driver standings as he bids to match Juan Manuel Fangio by becoming a five-time champion.
Total Motorsport F1 Show: Were McLaren at fault in Japan?
Whilst Verstappen produced a superlative drive, error free and doing just enough to remain out of DRS of the McLarens, did Andrea Stella and his papaya pit wall cost themselves a chance to win?
Piastri seemed to be quicker than Norris and despite pleading his case over the radio, the team opted not to let the Australian have a run at the Red Bull in a bid to make it three-straight wins for the papaya cars.
Was this the right call from McLaren? What were the variables at play? And did Norris cost himself the win with a dramatic moment at the pit exit? Listen in to follow all of the talking points from Asia.
More from the Singapore GP
Catch up with Total Motorsport's latest Singapore GP coverage, including Max Verstappen's victory at Marina Bay, Ferrari's costly strategy gamble, the full race classification, and the updated 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' and Constructors' Championship standings.
Also covered on the Total Motorsport F1 Show was Yuki Tsunoda‘s debut, did he underperform? Is Jack Doohan‘s time up? And how can F1 fix its boring races?
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