Dec 01 2024 50 mins 2
The Qatar Grand Prix delivered drama on every level! In this episode, we break down the chaos of a Sprint weekend full of surprises: McLaren’s sprint race shuffle, penalties galore, and the bizarre saga of Mirrorgate. How did a loose rear mirror survive laps on the track before causing punctures and safety car chaos?
We dig into the controversy surrounding yellow flag infringements, the frustrating inconsistency of rule enforcement, and why this race spiraled into total disorder. Plus, we explore Lewis Hamilton’s surprising desire to retire from the race and address the strange commentary surround his final outing with Mercedes.
It wasn’t all bad—Red Bull’s incredible recovery in the main race and Pierre Gasly’s stellar form gave us plenty to cheer about. And we couldn’t ignore Zhou Guanyu, who finally delivered an excellent performance in Qatar after a nightmare season with Sauber.
Finally, we look ahead to the season finale in Abu Dhabi and breathe a sigh of relief as this dramatic season finally nears its end. Buckle up for this wild ride!
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