Should Mercedes Sacrifice their 2025 campaign to focus on developing a potential dominant car for the new 2026 regulations?

That is the question we discuss in this episode. We also reflect on an inconsistent 2024 campaign which saw more success for the Mercedes team, but still left them well behind the leading trio of McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull. We also discuss George Russell's new role as the Team Leader post Lewis Hamilton, and whether he is ready for the challenge. And finally, we consider what the expectations will be for Kimi Antonelli as he makes his eagerly awaited debut in Formula One at 18 years of age for one of the biggest teams in the sport.

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