Backmarker

Apologies for the delay in this week's edition, due to a change in Audio Editing equipment the worst was initially feared... but never you worry faithful listeners.... Backmarker Podcast is finally here. News: Niki Lauda believes "Verstappen was 70% responsible and Ricciardo 30%." https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135703/lauda-verstappen-70%25-to-blame-for-red-bull-clash Indycar thoughts on the Red Bull incident. https://imgur.com/yUffR9S Baku could be replaced by a street circuit in Miami for 2019. http://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/20505/rumor-formula-1-to- trade-baku-for-miami-on-2019-calendar Red Bull and Honda have first official meeting regarding 2019 engine supply. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135699/red-bull-starts-formal-honda-talks-over-2019-deal Aston Martin thinks F1 can use it as leverage against Ferraris quitting threats. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/135593/f1-could-use-aston-against-ferrari-quit-threat The 2019 change to technical rules to promote overtaking has been passed.