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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2026 · 49 MIN

McLaren's Biggest Problem - Bahrain in Malaysia Review

from The Papaya Pod - A McLaren Podcast · host Jimmy Zincke

🏁 Bahrain Grand Prix Review | McLaren, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, F1 Strategy & Pit Stop ProblemsJimmy and Keith break down all the big talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix, including McLaren’s performance, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, qualifying, race strategy, tyre decisions, pit stop problems and the latest Formula 1 news.After a difficult few weeks for McLaren, were there finally signs of progress? Lando and Oscar both made it through to Q3, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding the team’s outright pace, upgrades and race execution.We discuss Lando Norris qualifying P6, Oscar Piastri P7, the changing track conditions, difficult tyre calls and how the safety car influenced the race. We also take a closer look at McLaren’s recent pit stop struggles — including a costly 5.3-second stop — and ask what has happened to a team that once set the standard for lightning-fast F1 pit stops.There’s also plenty of McLaren and F1 news, including speculation surrounding GP Lambiasi and a possible move to McLaren, the latest McLaren merchandise drop, Red Bull’s changing team dynamics and what it could all mean going forward.Plus, we talk about the upcoming McLaren Members’ Day, the Papaya Club ticket deadline and why November 15th is going to be an extra-special day for Keith!🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Bahrain Grand Prix reaction and analysis • Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualifying performance • McLaren’s latest upgrades and development • Race strategy and changing weather conditions • Intermediate vs slick tyre decisions • Safety car impact on the race • McLaren pit stop problems • GP Lambiasi to McLaren rumours • Red Bull team changes • New McLaren merchandise • McLaren Members’ Day and Papaya Club • Looking ahead to the next Formula 1 race💬 What do you think is McLaren’s biggest problem right now — outright pace, strategy or pit stops? Let us know in the comments.👍 If you enjoy our McLaren F1 and Formula 1 race reviews, make sure you LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode.🧡 Subscribe for more McLaren F1 news, Lando Norris updates, Oscar Piastri analysis, Grand Prix reviews, race reactions and Formula 1 discussion.#F1 #McLaren #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #Formula1 #BahrainGP #McLarenF1 #F1News #GrandPrix #FormulaOne

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