F1 NATION: Mid-Season Shakeups, Rising Tensions, and a Title Fight Heating Up

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_{The 2025 Formula 1 season is halfway over, with 12 races completed and 12 left, and it has been absolutely thrilling. Former Renault driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer, together with F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto, joins host Tom Clarkson for a comprehensive mid-season analysis to break it all down.}

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_{There are a lot of unanswered questions now that Laurent Mekies has taken over as Red Bull's CEO and Team Principal, succeeding Christian Horner. Can Max Verstappen stay with the Mekies? Can he cure the second-seat conundrum and unleash the potential of Yuki Tsunoda?}

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_{Oscar Piastri is eight points ahead of Lando Norris in the fight for the title, but Norris has significant momentum following consecutive victories. In this exciting contest, who is ahead going into the second half, and where will the title be decided?}

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_{After a disappointing start, the three discuss whether Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton are finally improving.}

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_{Would a victory be possible? And is George Russell really being motivated to play better by the rumours around his future with Mercedes?}

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_{Over the last four races, Sauber has subtly outperformed Red Bull. Would they be able to compete seriously with Williams for fifth place in the Constructors' rankings?}

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