Episode

Why Verstappen at the Nürburgring was awe-inspiring in a way F1 can't be

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Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Published
May 21, 2026
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2439
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Summary

Did Max Verstappen show why F1 drivers are racing's elite? Will other drivers follow in his footsteps? And could F1 do anything to make its races as exciting as the Nürburgring 24 Hours? Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas examine those questions and more after an exhilarating weekend in the Eifel mountains. Plus: Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, are we set for an historic Formula 1 world championship battle, or will Mercedes vring an upgrade to blow the opposition away? Mark also answers your questions on why F1 keeps changing its engine rules and how Ferrari can possibly work out whether its many upgrades actually work. More on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show. Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/42JLouD and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week. Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/42JLouD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.