A dominant performance by Max Verstappen on the streets of Baku and a nightmare weekend for McLaren at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sunday (Sept. 21) brings the Dutchman Red Bull driver closer to the fighting for a championship with the Papaya duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Frontstretch’s Wyatt Watson and Tom Blackburn break down if Verstappen now has a real shot at another driver’s championship.
Plus, the two discuss Carlos Sainz‘s surprise podium for Williams, accomplishing the feat quicker than his world champion replacement at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton.
Finally, Watson and Blackburn analyze Dale Coyne Racing’s newest acquisition, 2025 Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger, and DCR embarking on a new technical alliance with Andretti Global.
“The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season weekly on Tuesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and right here on the web.
Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing