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Liam Lawson faced an uncertain F1 future but, just before this podcast was released, Racing Bulls announced that it would be renewing his contract for 2026.
It was the right call in the view of Mark Hughes who, recording this episode ahead of the announcement, said that Lawson didn't just deserve a place on the grid, he may well have the talent to become a world champion.
While the 24-year-old didn't burst onto the scene like Kimi Antonelli or Max Verstappen, he has gradually revealed his promise with impressive drives, such as his most recent performance in Sao Paulo where he ran second and finished best of the rest – again – classified ahead of both Ferraris.
Hear more from Mark and Bryn Lucas on why Red Bull may have already found its next Formula 1 world champion.
They also look back at Lando Norris's dominant drive in Sao Paulo after a thrilling wet-weather qualifying session that shook up the grid, and an analysis of why Mercedes had so many problems as it clinched the constructors' championship in underwhelming fashion.
In this packed episode, Mark and Bryn also discuss Max Verstapen's incredible Interlagos form; Oscar Piastri's split with manager Mark Webber; and Lewis Hamilton's 400th grand prix start.
Plus: your questions answered on Cadillac's quest for an American driver, and why US interest in F1 may be declining.
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Norris dominant in Brazil
03:46 Incredible wet qualifying
07:45 Behind Norris & McLaren's success
13:11 Mercedes' mistakes
16:44 Verstappen's incredible Interlagos record
21:03 Piastri and Webber split
23:15 A disappointing way to win the constructors' title
29:49 Hamilton's 400th start - the fire still burns
34:22 Hamilton's greatest victory
35:56 Alan Jones tribute
38:11 Why Lawson could be a future champion
44:20 Rafael Camara's debut
47:50 Why is Cadillac so keen on a US driver?
50:50 American F1 fans are losing interest
54:07 The return of V8s - latest news
56:43 Alonso in his element at Interlagos
58:19 Is Bottas staring at the exit?