Piastri’s new deal + Does Ricciardo deserve to stay at AlphaTauri?
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss Oscar Piastri's new deal with McLaren, whether Daniel Ricciardo deserves his anticipated drive with AlphaTauri for 2024, whether Red Bull's Singapore blip is likely to be repeated in Japan, and whether Ferrari's recent improvements are set to continue. They also discuss Lance Stroll's fitness, after his recent heavy crash, and opine on the enduring appeal of Suzuka.
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