🇶🇦 Qatar GP Review | McLaren’s Qatar disaster opens door to Max | Pit Talk Podcast EP15

McLaren’s Qatar disaster opens door to Max — and the 2025 title fight is now wide open heading into Abu Dhabi. In this episode of The Pit Talk Podcast, Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy break down every twist from a seismic Qatar Grand Prix: the strategy meltdown that cost McLaren control of the championship, the crucial Kimi Antonelli moment that handed Lando Norris two priceless points, Oscar Piastri’s frustration, and Max Verstappen’s growing confidence as the hunter. From the pit wall chaos to the psychological battle inside the McLaren garage, this is our most detailed analysis yet. Robert explains why world champions override their engineers, why the “papaya rules” may be hurting McLaren, and what Lando and Oscar must do this week to reset for the Abu Dhabi showdown. We also dive into: Why Max is most dangerous when he’s behind Lando Whether Oscar should obey team orders in the finale Verstappen’s preferred Abu Dhabi starting position: pole or P2? Carlos Sainz’s brilliant Williams resurgence Ferrari’s collapse and Leclerc’s silent radio Red Bull’s revival under Laurent Mekies The future of Yuki Tsunoda and the Red Bull junior shake-up All roads now lead to Yas Marina. Three drivers, one race, one champion still to be crowned. 🎧 Watch the full Qatar GP review now and get ready for the biggest F1 finale in years. ⚡ Powered by: ‪@etharalive‬ | ‪@DubaiEye1038FM‬ #PitTalkPod #F1Podcast #QatarGP #AbuDhabiGP #McLaren #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #MaxVerstappen #F125 #Formula1 #F1Finale #Motorsport