Brazil GP Chaos & why am I in Japan....

I’m recording this week’s Paddock 43 from a hotel room in Japan, in a kimono, with a little secret I’m keeping to myself for now.. if you listen you will find out. More on that soon. First, we need to talk about Brazil, because I woke up early to catch up on the São Paulo Grand Prix and immediately wished I’d watched it live. Thunder and lightning in qualifying, full wets making a rare appearance, and Max Verstappen charging through the field. Brazil really did deliver. I’ve got three flags this week, and George Russell gets the yellow. I get into how he handled Kimi Antonelli’s title win and why I wish he’d given his teammate’s moment a little more room. My red flag is the uncertainty around Liam Lawson’s 2027 F1 seat. He’s scoring points, so what else does he need to do to lock it in? I make the case for Liam and get into how much sponsorship and fan appeal might matter when teams decide who gets a seat. And my green flag? Max Verstappen. Of course it’s Max Verstappen. From the back of the grid to the podium in a race that started wet and turned into a scramble for slicks, he gave me plenty to yell about. As for why I’m in Japan, keep an eye on my socials this week. You’ll find out soon enough. 🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43 – The Formula 1 Podcast That Keeps It Real! 🏎️💨If you love F1 drama, race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions, you’re in the right place! Paddock 43 is your go-to podcast for everything happening on and off the track .🚥 What You’ll Get Every Week: ✅ Race Recaps & Analysis – Who dominated, who bottled it, and what it means for the championship. ✅ Breaking F1 News & Rumours – Driver transfers, team drama, FIA chaos—nothing’s off-limits. ✅ F1 Lifestyle & Behind-the-Scenes – From team principals to race engineers, we break it all down. ✅ Hot Takes & Debate Segments – lets get controversial Unlike other F1 podcasts, we bring the energy, the humour, and the unfiltered takes—just like chatting F1 with your best mates. Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode! 🔔💬 Join the Paddock 43 Community: 📲 Follow us on Instagram ( @paddock43podcast ) & TikTok ( @Paddock43Podcast ) for BTS, F1 Memes, Live Q&As, and Breaking News Updates.🎤 Got a question or F1 hot take? Drop it in the comments—we might feature it in the next episode!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube – Hit that follow button so you never miss a race-week recap!🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43—where F1 meets the fans. Let’s race! 🏎️💨 @ellebaillieu