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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 22M

+0.067 George Russell Has Peaked and Ferrari’s 'Hopium' Upgrades.

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Are George Russell's days as Mercedes' golden boy officially numbered? In this episode of Pitboard Discussions, we dive deep into the chaotic teammate battle between George Russell and rising star Kimi Antonelli. From questionable driving tactics in Canada to Russell's slow-driving antics in Monaco, we debate whether Russell has officially peaked or if he can lock back in. Plus, we break down Toto Wolff's pursuit of Max Verstappen and what it means for the future Mercedes driver lineup. Ferrari fans, it's time to talk about the 'Hopium Cycle.' We analyze Charles Leclerc's brake struggles with Brembo, Hamilton's custom brake setup, and the massive bodywork upgrades coming to Barcelona. Will these upgrades finally solve Ferrari's straight-line speed deficits, or are we set for another heartbreak? We also touch on McLaren's reliability struggles, Red Bull's power unit strategies, and the wild rumors surrounding Ford's 2026 engine technology. Don't miss our Driver, Team, and Melon of the Day picks! Do you think Kimi Antonelli is already outperforming George Russell? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, hit that subscribe button for more F1 debriefs, and join us next week as we head to Spain!0:00 - Monaco vs. Canada GP: Which Was Better?2:14 - F1 Teammate Battles & Driver Dynamics5:49 - George Russell vs. Kimi Antonelli Controversy9:01 - Has George Russell Officially Peaked?14:16 - Mercedes Driver Drama & Verstappen Rumors19:13 - Ferrari's Brembo Brake PR Disaster24:48 - Ferrari's Strategy & Double Stack Fail29:27 - Can Barcelona Upgrades Save Ferrari's Season?31:18 - Why Lewis Hamilton Ditched the Simulator43:52 - Max Verstappen & Red Bull's Monaco Struggles50:32 - Is McLaren the Biggest Letdown of the Season?57:12 - McLaren Engine Partnership Secrets1:011:57 - 2026 Engine Regulations & 'Alien Tech' Rumors1:13:04 - F1 Driver, Team & Melon of the Day!#Formula1 #GeorgeRussell #Hamilton #Ferrari #KimiAntonelli

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