Ferrari in the fight? McLaren in the mix? Red Bull's return? – 2024 Japanese GP Preview

After Ferrari’s 1-2 in Australia, can Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz race for the win again in Japan? Will Max Verstappen bounce back in Suzuka like he did last year? Have McLaren got the pace to beat Ferrari this season?1996 World Champion Damon Hill and Spanish journalist Jesús Balseiro join Tom Clarkson on F1 Nation to answer all the big questions ahead of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix. Are simulator issues potentially causing Mercedes’ worst start to a season since 2012? And what does Daniel Ricciardo need to change after being outperformed by teammate Yuki Tsunoda in the first three races?Plus, Damon and Jesús go head-to-head in Quiz The Nation.Get in touchIf you have a question for our F1 Nation experts, then send us an email via [email protected] and we'll do our best to answer in an upcoming show.More from F1 Nation Adrian Newey on Red Bull's 2024 car Inside Ollie Bearman's F1 debut Max? Carlos? Fernando? 2025 F1 grid predictions More official F1 PodcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest starsF1 Explains - your F1 questions answered by the expertsBook your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year at tickets.formula1.comThis episode is brought to you by:Shopify: to take your business to the next level today, sign up for a one-pound-per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nationBetterhelp: With over 1,000 therapists in the UK, Betterhelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/f1nation