Suzuka gave us answers… and created way more questions.

In Episode 26 of Recliner to Grid, Dan and Sam break down the Japanese Grand Prix where Kimi Antonelli continued his ridiculous rise, Oscar Piastri bounced back in style, and Max Verstappen had a very un-Max weekend.

We dive into:

• Whether this is already a Mercedes civil war
• Why Ferrari still can’t quite get it together
• If McLaren are actually back… or just teasing us again
• What is really going on at Red Bull

Plus, we unpack the new 2026 rule tweaks hitting Miami, the massive upgrade gamble coming from McLaren, and why the next race could flip the entire championship… or lock it in.

We also hit:
📈 Driver stock market
🧠 Strategy wins and disasters
🔥 Papaya Panic Meter
🎧 Listener questions
🔮 Bold Miami predictions (some will age terribly)

Big question this week:
Is this still a championship fight… or are we watching a Mercedes vs Mercedes season unfold?

Follow, share, and send us your takes — we’ll read the best ones out next episode.
Lights out… and recline on.

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