Will F1 fans be able to understand the racing in 2026?
As F1's 2026 revolution starts, the series faces an uncomfortable question: can fans comprehend racing where the most crucial battles are invisible?
John Watson will be joining us later this week for a Motor Sport podcast in association with Mercedes-Benz, and we’ll be putting your questions to him.
A Grand Prix winner with Penske and McLaren, Watson came within five points of the world championship title in 1982. He now co-commentates on the Blancpain GT Series.
The last time we sat with him for a podcast was way back in November 2009, which you can listen to here.
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