# Ted's Japan Podbook: Will anyone catch Mercedes? Will 'Yo-Yo Racing' force drivers to think outside the box?

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Podcast: [The F1 Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-f1-show-6063597)
Published: 2026-03-26T11:35:00+00:00
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Ted is with Rachel Brookes and Karun Chandhok to look ahead to the weekend’s Japan Grand Prix in Suzuka. They discuss if anyone can catchup to Mercedes after their dominant start, how 'yo-yo racing' will force drivers to think outside the box and will McLaren be able to turn their season around? - The F1 Show is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-f1-show You can listen to The F1 Show on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The F1 Show". Watch every episode of The F1 Show on YouTube here: The F1 Show on YouTube For all the latest F1 news, head to skysports.com/f1 For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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