JA on F1 podcast: From Hadjar’s tears to Domenicali’s deals
In this week’s episode we review developments on and off the track at the 2025 F1 opener in Australia
Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images
Lando Norris tamed the chaos in Melbourne to win the opening round of the F1 season. In doing so, he put down a marker for his team-mate Oscar Piastri, his rival Max Verstappen, and anyone else who wants a say in this year’s world championship.
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut didn’t quite go to plan, while F1’s five-and-a-half rookies (Liam Lawson being a semi) had a torrid time. From Isack Hadjar’s tears to Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s vindication, we analyse the debuts of the class of '25.
Meanwhile, as dozens of new sponsors pour into F1, Stefano Domenicali signed a new five-year contract to remain F1 CEO. He promptly signed the teams up to the commercial part of a new Concorde Agreement. But there is no sign yet of a governance agreement from the FIA, so what does it all mean for the series?
With James to discuss these and other talking points are Global Editorial director Rebecca Clancy and fresh-ish off the plane from Melbourne, Motorsport Editor in Chief, Ben Hunt.
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