Today’s forecast: blazing sun with a high chance of extreme heat. The battle of Barcelona is upon us. And as track temperatures soar to 50°C, it looks like the tarmac could be set alight. All eyes will be fixed on the impending drag race with one of the longest straights up to the first corner in F1. Hamilton and Bottas are up front, but Verstappen and Perez sit hot on their tails. Can Red Bull or Racing Point use the slipstream for an early overtake? As McLaren edged Ferrari into the midfield, how will Sainz perform on home soil? And what’s with everyone’s infatuation with soft tyres? Smiles, shoeys and swan dives. When it comes to entertaining the crowd, Daniel Ricciardo’s lovable charm is second to none. However, with seven race wins and 29 podiums under his belt, he’s much more than a cheeky grin. From midfield frustrations and altercations with doors, to his 2021 move to McLaren, get the complete story behind the Australian smile. “Me being here is not enough.” Lewis is on a mission to change the sport for the better. We spoke with him at Silverstone about what he’s doing to push for greater diversity in F1. He discussed the importance of using his platform. Who inspired him to race for something more. And what he’d trade for permanent change in the sport. Behind every great driver, there's a Fred Vasseur. On this week’s Beyond the Grid, we speak with the Alfa Romeo boss about their ongoing rebuild, his time running the junior team, ART, and how he’s connected to half the grid. We also touch on how he helped bring names like Hamilton, Leclerc and Vettel to the track. As well as his optimistic view on the future of Nico Hülkenberg. |