F1 Espresso News: Ferrari's Number One Dilemma, Mercedes…

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Should Ferrari back Hamilton over Leclerc? This week I break down the number one debate, plus Mercedes team orders at Zandvoort, the FIA stepping in over abuse aimed at stewards, and Monaco's third place still unresolved two months on. I get into why Russell was asked to move for Antonelli, the fallout from Colapinto's penalty, and why the 2027 driver market is looking far more settled than anyone expected — even with a few teams still working through it. Read the full written coverage: https://coffeecornermotorsport.com/dutch-grand-prix-2026-race-report/ Subscribe for weekly F1 previews, race roundups, and paddock conversation from Coffee Corner Motorsport. Website: https://coffeecornermotorsport.com/ Instagram / TikTok / Threads: @coffeecornermotorsport 00:00 Major Storylines 01:07 Mercedes Team Orders at Zandvoort 02:32 The Gap and the Number One Question 06:46 McLaren's Development Step 08:10 FIA Abuse and Steward Criticism 09:28 Colapinto's Penalty Explained 16:04 Monaco's Third Place Dispute 21:24 Ferrari's Number One Debate 26:32 The 2027 Driver Market 34:37 Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices