Since returning from summer break, Max Verstappen has taken back-to-back wins and cut the gap to the championship leader to just 69 points (nice). Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri endured a weekend to forget crashing in qualifying and again on lap one leaving many expecting Lando Norris to capitalize. Instead, Norris could only manage P7. So, what does this mean for McLaren’s driver dynamics as the second half of the season heats up? Can the Papayas bounce back, or is Max setting up a late charge for his fifth straight world title?
Sam and Ryan break down the drama, surprises, and storylines from Baku in this week’s Cooldown Rundown. Grab a cold one and tune in.