7. Seeing Red
The FIA summons McLaren to a second Spygate hearing and Ferrari are ready to strike. With new allegations and evidence, is this the end of the championship for McLaren?
If the 2007 F1 season is a game of chess, then we’re just one move away from checkmate. But whose piece will fall? Following Alonso’s revelations in Hungary, McLaren is dancing on the ledge - and the FIA know it. With new evidence and new allegations, they summon the team back to Paris for a second hearing, and this time, the risks are even bigger than before – and their rivals Ferrari are ready to strike. Is this the end of the championship for McLaren?
Co-host and script consultant: Sarah Holt
Producers: Matt Nielson and Rosie Stopher
Sound design: Alex Portfelix
Showrunner: Sarah Stolarz
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- Mon 2 Jan 202300:00BBC Radio 5 Live
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