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- 2026 has a new pole sitter! Ben runs through all the action from today’s session at Sepang, from the dominant display at the front to growing doubts over Mercedes’ upgrades, and how the track’s abrasive surface could shape tomorrow’s race.
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - It’s been a while since we last raced in Malaysia, so let's run through what makes this track such a unique challenge and what we might expect this time around. Plus, Alonso’s Aston Martin extension and, to Ben's dismay, Ocon’s Haas departure!
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - Thanks to Alex Albon for shaking up this race and giving the LB trio plenty of action to get stuck into, including Verstappen and Russell’s fight to the line, Red Bull’s team orders dilemma, Antonelli’s recovery drive and that chaotic restart.
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - The Baku streets delivered an intense qualifying session, with everything at stake at every turn. Ben and Sam cover all the action, from the incredible pole margin amidst multiple contenders, to the mistake that leaves Antonelli with another fightback tomorrow.
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - The LB trio dissect the upcoming action in Azerbaijan, questioning if this will be a happy hunting ground for Mercedes' or if the unforgiving streets of Baku could throw up a surprise...
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