They were drawn into the closing laps with different teams, in different cars, via different strategies. With 15 laps to run, though, it was never closer: only five seconds covered George Russell (Mercedes), Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda) and Kimi Antonelli in the other Mercedes. Then came the two McLaren-Mercedes of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Nothing seemed certain...until... In this podcast, Peter Windsor talks about the build-up to the finale and about what happened in the closing minutes of the Pirelli-sponsored Canadian GP on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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Chapter images: Oracle Red Bull, AMG Mercedes, Scuderia Ferrari
Music: Camargue
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Peter's well fired-up in this episode - partly because Cameron, nice guy that he is, likes to wind up PW on the Mondays after a GP (in this case Canada) and partly because, for different reasons, and by different factions, the characters of two of F1's truest people - Lando Norris and Derek Warwick - have been called into question. Peter in this episode vehemently defends both of them. This podcast, in other words, features lots of McLaren and Red Bull chat - plus some Mercedes, Ferrari and Aston Martin observations for good measure. A decaf, while listening, will suffice.

With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:
https://jetcraft.com
To OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehicles
To TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearly
https://trackninja.app
To REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with DNA and actual material from famous racing cars like the 1985 Porsche 956/chassis 106B. Pre-order this outstanding limited-edition timepiece in two colourways over the next 48 hours and obtain the best possible discount
https://recwatches.com/next-project

And to Cameron, who can be followed on: @CameronCcTV
Music: Parisian Cafe - Aaron Kenny
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Oscar Razor: Australia's highly-rated, 5-blade razors for men and women
https://oscarrazor.com.au.
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We support the Race Against Dementia:
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And the Alora dog rescue shelter in Malaga, Spain
https://aloradogrescue.com
#standwithukraine - now, more than ever
And #Canada!
Nick: you're with us always

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Join Peter Windsor live as we look back at a turbulent Spanish GP (and its repercussions) - and ahead to this weekend's Canadian GP at Montreal's gorgeous Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Questions, as ever, cover the full gamut of motor racing folklore - from what made Adelaide a great venue for the F1 season finale to whether or not Fangio is under-rated by today's F1 community. Peter's intro includes a tribute to the brilliant French journalist, Eric Bhat; a review of the 2026 F1 calendar; and a look back at last weekend's spectacular Rally Italia Sardegna
With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:
https://jetcraft.com
To OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehicles
To TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearly
https://trackninja.app
And to REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with the DNA and actual materials from famous racing cars like the Lotus 98T-Renault - driven by Ayrton Senna in 1986; the 1966-67 Ford GT40s of the Shelby American, Essex Wire and Sid Taylor race teams; and the muscle cars of the 1960s
When ordering your REC watch, mention "Peter" and claim your 10 per cent discount.
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Images: Mario Luini; Red Bull; WRC; WilliamsF1

Music: Camargue
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https://oscarrazor.com.au
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#canada
Nick: you're with us always

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