EP05 The Silverstone Grand Prix Paddock Experience Podcast

This past weekend we had the Formula 1 Silverstone Grand Prix in UK.

There was a new race format that was tested. On Friday we had practice 1 and Qualifying, On Saturday we had Practice 2 and sprint qualifying. and finally, on Sunday, we had the main race.

Max Verstappen went in the weekend as the championship favorite but the Mercedes brought updates to their car and Lewis was hoping to win in front of his home crowd.

Friday's qualifying went to Lewis, as he took P1 to start the Sprint Qualifying race on Saturday.

Sprint qualifying went to Max as he passed Lewis into Turn 1 and won the race for pole position.

Sunday's race went to Lewis. 

He chased Max from the start and as they went into Copse corner they touched and Max went into the barrier at 51G's. He came out winded but ok and went to the local hospital for checks. The race was red-flagged and Lewis was handed a 10-second penalty.

At the race restart, Leclerc started from the lead and Lewis second. Lewis later served his penalty when he pitted for the hard tyres and drove a superb comeback to win the race.

He is now 8 points behind Max in the Drivers Championship. 

I'm your Host Mbalu Makau and tonight, my guest is Gloria

Enjoy.