Fighting Spirit - The Japanese GP Review

Normal service has resumed with a Verstappen win and a 6th Constructor title sewn up. A sprint to decide the title and that's season 2023 in the books.

Of 2nd is all that is needed, a DNF is not. A shocker from Perez puts him back under the pump. With 3 replacements waiting in the wings, the time to deliver is now.

17th and 20th at the season opener, and a 2nd and 3rd in Japan. Has there been a better season revival than McLaren's? Piastri with a 3yr extension and a first podium to boot. All signs point to the top of the grid.

Mercedes fought hard again, but has the honeymoon ended with George and Lewis? The new kid on the block getting punchy but the old hand showed his class once again. What will seasons end bring for Mercedes?

All the plus Race Ranking, Race Review, F1.5, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.