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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 55 MIN

Calm before Spa: Max and Merc, An Old Grudge, and Toto's Tailor

from The Critical Lap F1 Podcast · host Daniel and Reuben

It’s a dreaded two-week break before Spa, so we’re passing the time the best way we know how—by diving deep into wild F1 theories, fashion takes, and Silly Season madness. Should team principals wear driver suits? Is Nico Hulkenberg being robbed of momentum? And is Max Verstappen actually headed to Mercedes?We talk Spa predictions, McLaren upgrades, Ferrari hype, Carlos Sainz’s weird Williams run, and Felipe Massa’s lawsuit that could rewrite F1 history. This episode is chaotic—but that’s exactly how we like our mid-season breaks.#f1 #f12025 #mercedesf1 #maxverstappen #totowolff #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #scuderiaferrari #carlossainz #mclarenf1 #criticallap #podcast Timestamps:(0:00) Intro: Team Principals in race suits?(4:32) Toto tailored shirts & team boss styles(8:50) Sauber’s momentum & icing Hulkenberg(14:08) Spa preview - it’s always a banger(19:18) McLaren's split setup & Ferrari = F1 Dallas Cowboys?(26:18) Max to Merc? Silly Season in swing(36:41) Final Vote: Where will Max be in 2026(41:19) What’s eating Carlos Sainz?(47:23) Felipe Massa sues F1 - Lewis counter suit?(54:15) Wrap-Up: Enjoy the Spa Sprint Weekend!

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It’s a dreaded two-week break before Spa, so we’re passing the time the best way we know how—by diving deep into wild F1 theories, fashion takes, and Silly Season madness. Should team principals wear driver suits? Is Nico Hulkenberg being robbed of momentum? And is Max Verstappen actually headed to Mercedes? We talk Spa predictions, McLaren upgrades, Ferrari hype, Carlos Sainz’s weird Williams run, and Felipe Massa’s lawsuit that could rewrite F1 history. This episode is chaotic—but that’s e...

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