Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mark Slade in this video wonders why McLaren stopped Oscar Piastri as early as lap 20 in the Japanese GP, bearing in mind that at that point he was in free air, his medium Pirellis were in good shape and he was pulling away from Mercedes' George Russell. Mark also chats to Peter about the problems besetting George over the Suzuka weekend; Lando Norris' radio appeal to the Stewards after Sir Lewis Hamilton ran wide at the chicane; and the speed differential, born of the 2026 F1 regulations, that engendered the big accident for Haas-Ferrari's Ollie Bearman.This is a special-content video for our channel members. If you would like to join as a member, you'll find the tab next to "subscribe" below our videos. Please also remember to click the notification bell: this will let you know whenever we post new F1 info on our channel's Community page.
Mark Slade has been a Race Engineer and Chief Engineer at McLaren, Mercedes, Renault and Haas and has played a major role in two World Championships, 34 GP wins, 101 podiums and 40 pole positions. He has also won two Japanese GPs at Suzuka.
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Images: Pirelli and McLaren
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Mark Slade in this video wonders why McLaren stopped Oscar Piastri as early as lap 20 in the Japanese GP, bearing in mind that at that point he was in free air, his medium Pirellis were in good shape and he was pulling away from Mercedes' George Russell. Mark also chats to Peter about the problems besetting George over the Suzuka weekend; Lando Norris' radio appeal to the Stewards after Sir Lewis Hamilton ran wide at the chicane; and the speed differential, born of the 2026 F1 regulations, that engendered the big accident for Haas-Ferrari's Ollie Bearman.This is a special-content video for our channel members. If you would like to join as a member, you'll find the tab next to "subscribe" below our videos. Please also remember to click the notification bell: this will let you know whenever we post new F1 info on our channel's Community page.
Mark Slade has been a Race Engineer and Chief Engineer at McLaren, Mercedes, Renault and Haas and has played a major role in two World Championships, 34 GP wins, 101 podiums and 40 pole positions. He has also won two Japanese GPs at Suzuka.
With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:
jetcraft.com
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 OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehicles
And to REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with DNA and actual material from famous racing and road cars. Claim your additional 10 per cent discount by adding the codeword PETER:
recwatches.com/next-project
Images: Pirelli and McLaren
Visit alpinestars.com for all your racing apparel
Try Oscar Razors - Australia's highly-rated, 5-blade razors for men and women
https://oscarrazor.com.au.
Follow Peter @peterwindsor
Book a Cameo with Peter: cameo.com/peterwindsor
Contact us at: peterwindsoryt@gmail.com
We support the Race Against Dementia:
raceagainstdementia.com
The Alora dog rescue shelter (Malaga, Spain)
aloradogrescue.com
#standwithukraine - now, more than ever
#Canada! #jimmykimmel!
Stephen Gallacher Golf Foundation
sgfoundation.co.uk
Nick: you're with us always:
samaritans.org
