Can Hamilton ACTUALLY Win the Title? Claire Williams Gives Her Verdict
6/17/20261 hr 6 min
Jake, Rob, and special guest Claire Williams react to Lewis Hamilton's emotional 106th Formula 1 victory in Barcelona, debating whether Ferrari and Hamilton are genuine title contenders in 2026.
Rob brings the maths to settle the biggest question in F1 right now - could Hamilton have won without the safety car? - while Claire and Rob go head to head on whether Lewis or Leclerc finishes the season on top. The panel also break down Ferrari's upgrade package, Mercedes' strategy calls, and what the Barcelona result really means for the championship.
Claire gives her honest take on George Russell's season, Fernando Alonso's future at Aston Martin, and what it actually takes to beat Lewis Hamilton as a teammate.
Plus: Claire takes her shot at Bullshit Corner, taking aim at online criticism, keyboard warriors, and why less than 10% of what really happened at Williams has ever been made public.
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You do.
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