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Autosport F1 - F1 Chinese GP Review - Triumph and Disaster!
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- The Autosport F1 Podcast
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- Mar 16, 2026
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- 2512
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Summary
Welcome to the Autosport F1 Chinese GP Review! Host Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge dive into the action-packed second Grand Prix of F1's new era in China. From historic maiden victories to fiery debates over the new regulations, there is plenty to unpack from the Shanghai circuit. We also hear directly from the paddock with Stuart Codling's on-the-ground insights. The team also discussed Lewis Hamilton's first podium in red following a thrilling battle with Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen's second DNF of the year, which fuelled his frustration with the new "Mario Kart" style regulations. They break down the phenomenon of "super clipping" alongside the wider debate around F1's new energy management rules, and examine McLaren's disastrous weekend, where neither car made the start due to electrical issues. 00:00 - Introduction to the Chinese GP results and driver performances 01:17 - Summary of top finishers and notable incidents 02:01 - Stuart Coddling reports from the paddock in China 06:28 – Antonelli’s Debut Win 12:22 - Hamilton vs. Leclerc Fight! 17:24 - Max Verstappen’s reliability issues and demotivation factors 20:27 - Liam Lawson’s impressive weekend and circuit variability 21:21 - FIA’s review of energy management rules and technical updates 24:20 - Fans’ perceptions: artificiality vs. realistic racing 27:15 - Explanation of super clipping and energy deployment regulations 32:22 - McLaren’s on-track struggles and software issues 36:16 - The race calendar’s impact on team development and strategic pauses 39:32 - Current Drivers’ Championship standings and future predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices