James checks in live from trackside in Suzuka to break down the full Japanese experience—including a shambolic hotel journey and a race that, well… wasn’t exactly a thriller.

The boys unpack Max Verstappen’s win, discuss how McLaren disappointed, and debate if this was normal service resuming or just a blip. We also look at why there’s reason to believe McLaren could bounce back soon.

We hand out a report card on Yuki Tsunoda’s debut in the Senior Red Bull seat, dive into Ferrari’s rear-end issues, and shine a spotlight on two standout rookies who impressed this weekend.

Also on the agenda: the strange Crofty–Jacques Villeneuve dynamic in the commentary box, some unexpected pearls of wisdom, and a well-earned bald patch shoutout.

We wrap things up with an update on the next few weeks as all three hosts scatter across different time zones.

All that and more in this week’s episode from Japan! 🏁

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