Listen to F1 Nation’s Japanese GP preview

The F1 Nation podcast team has previewed the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, focusing on the internal dynamics at Mercedes. Former driver Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell possesses the necessary 'steeliness' to fight for the title against teammate Kimi Antonelli, suggesting that Russell will not hesitate to push hard when the championship is on the line. Conversely, IndyCar winner James Hinchcliffe expressed doubt regarding Antonelli's willingness to be aggressive against Russell. Hinchcliffe described the 19-year-old Antonelli as a very nice individual who might find the risk of challenging a teammate like Russell too high at this early stage in his career.