Bahrain F1 test: Norris quickest as Verstappen completes over 130 laps
The world champion replaced team-mate Piastri and topped the times for McLaren
Ex-Formula 1 driver, 1990 Le Mans 24 Hours winner and F1 commentator Martin Brundle was fresh from a McLaren F1 seat fitting for a future Sky feature when he came to see us for a podcast in the Motor Sport offices. He never stands still, but that’s partly why his opinions on motor racing are still so on point. Racing against Senna, Schumacher, the current Pirelli tyres, safety in F1… it’s all discussed.
We apologise now for the lack of Rob Widdows – he was away at the Nürburgring 24 Hours so Ed Foster is in the hot seat.
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The world champion replaced team-mate Piastri and topped the times for McLaren
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