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Join Paul and me as we review the Singapore GP including the Norris and Piastri clash, George's domination, Max's struggles and Fernando's radio. We cover every team and driver because no one else does.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Singapore Grand Prix02:36 Race Weekend Overview and Track Conditions05:29 Driver Performance and Challenges08:15 McLaren's Strategy and Team Dynamics11:03 George Russell's Victory and Team Dynamics13:54 Max Verstappen's Struggles and Race Strategy16:42 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's Battle19:18 Post-Race Analysis and Team Reflections37:36 Driver Dynamics and Team Strategies40:10 Oscar Piastri's Future and Team Relations42:50 Performance Analysis: Leclerc and Hamilton45:56 Race Safety and Penalties Discussion48:35 Communication Breakdown in Teams49:32 Alonso's Resilience and Team Performance51:50 Rookie Challenges and Team Strategies56:43 Alpine's Struggles and Future Prospects01:01:14 Driver Attitudes and Team Dynamics01:04:43 Long-Term Team Development and Management01:06:5

Join Grace and me as we discuss Cadillac's F1 engine, Horner's future, Max's Ferrari win and the sad passing of Lewis's dog Roscoe. We cover this week's news and even discuss sports cars, MotoGP and much more.Oh, and Grace found out Jorge was owed 200K, not just 200. Still! That's only an 800k return on a 4-year lease! Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Formula One News02:54 Reflections on Recent Races05:36 Christian Horner's Departure from Red Bull11:28 The Future of Christian Horner14:19 Yuki Tsunoda's Performance and Team Dynamics17:04 General Motors and Cadillac's Entry into F121:52 F1's Expansion and Innovation24:57 The Future of Engine Regulations28:25 Grieving the Loss of Roscoe34:28 Baku's Extended Presence in F137:14 Rethinking Race Weekend Structures46:50 The Impact of Streaming on Viewing Habits47:43 Max Verstappen's Triumph in Sports Car Racing50:02 Formula One Drivers Exploring Sports Car Racing51:40 The Growing Interest in Sports Car Racing53:25 Celebrating Marc Marquez's Achievements57:02 Jorge Lor

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix including Oscar Piastri's disaster. We cover every team and driver as they finished and even discuss Leclerc's unforced errors, Yuki's comeback special and more. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix02:42 Paul's Racing Experience and Challenges05:29 Qualifying Highlights and Red Bull's Performance08:20 Tire Management and Strategy Insights10:59 Yuki's Performance and Team Dynamics13:55 Mercedes' Strong Showing and George's Resilience16:31 Kimi Antonelli's Comeback and Young Driver Dynamics19:22 Williams' Progress and Carlos Sainz's Podium Finish21:57 Liam Lawson's Defense and Team Strategies24:46 Racing Bulls' Performance and Team Morale27:33 McLaren's Struggles and Race Conclusion29:27 McLaren's Missed Opportunities31:35 Oscar's Disastrous Weekend33:31 Challenges of Rebuilding a Car36:15 Ferrari's Strategy Struggles38:58 The DRS Train Dilemma40:45 Sauber's Performance Review42:41 Haas and Alpine's Tough Days44:3

Join Grace and me as we discuss more F1 Sprint races, shorter races, and Red Bull's new philosophy. We cover driver input (novel concept) and even touch on Carlos Sainz and his overruled penalty from Zandvoort. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Gift Exchange02:46 F1 Sprint Race Expansion Discussion05:45 Promoter Perspectives on Sprint Races08:26 Driver Sentiment and Fan Reception11:23 The Impact of Drive to Survive14:04 Retention of New Fans in F116:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts21:39 F1's Viewership Strategy and Legacy22:42 The Case for Refueling in F124:38 The Risks of Changing Race Formats25:39 Future Vision and Sprint Race Expansion27:23 The Importance of Consistency in Race Formats28:31 The Role of Technology in F1 Viewing30:32 The Impact of Sprint Races on F1 Dynamics32:26 Understanding the Technical Aspects of F134:29 Red Bull Racing's Recent Performance37:23 Driver Feedback and Team Dynamics40:04 Stewarding and Racing Incidents45:46 The Challenge of Evidence in Racing Reviews48:38 Understanding Penalt

Join Paul and me as we review the F1 Italian Grand Prix including McLaren's driver swap and much more. We cover each team as they finished and even discuss the Ollie Bearman penalty and why it was wrong. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Race Weekend Overview02:38 Discussion on Valkyrie Performance and Mechanical Issues05:27 Italian Grand Prix Overview and Track Dynamics08:18 Red Bull's Strategy and Performance Analysis11:17 McLaren's Race Strategy and Team Dynamics13:51 Controversy in Team Orders and Driver Performance16:39 Final Thoughts on Championship Implications25:04 The Dynamics of Team Strategy in Racing28:49 Oscar Piastri's Performance and Future Prospects32:45 Ferrari's Race Strategy and Performance Analysis36:14 Mercedes' Challenges and Team Dynamics42:02 Williams' Progress and Albon's Performance45:54 Sauber's Rising Star and Team Development46:54 Podium Performances and Driver Dynamics48:46 Strategic Decisions and Race Challenges51:40 Driver Penalties and Team Performance55:34 Alpine's Struggles an

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix covering every team and driver as they finished. You want to relive the Dutch GP in all its glory Want to discuss the impact on Lando's championship bid? Want to know if the Carlos Sainz move was legit on Liam Lawson? Want to hear about Ferrari's botched race? We talk about it all! Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Dutch Grand Prix Review02:23 Summer Break Reflections and Race Preparations03:41 Track Characteristics and Challenges06:24 Driver Performance and Strategy Insights09:29 McLaren's Race Dynamics: Lando vs. Oscar19:16 Oscar's Victory and Lando's DNF Analysis24:03 Race Dynamics: Max and Yuki's Strategies28:10 The Impact of Penalties: Carlos and Liam's Incidents34:13 Isaac Hadjar's Breakthrough Performance38:11 Mercedes' Challenges: George and Kimi's Race45:38 Ferrari's Dual DNF: A Disappointing Outcome47:05 Ferrari's Strategy Missteps48:12 Lewis Hamilton's Tough Weekend51:19 Williams' Performance and Penalties53:29 Haas and Alpine's Race Str

Join Grace and me as we unleash AI on Formula 1's problems including team, car and driver issues. Can AI solve F1's problems?Chapters:00:00 Introduction to AI in F102:41 The State of F1 Teams and Their Strategies05:28 McLaren's Performance and Future Directions08:28 Ferrari's Challenges and Strategic Solutions11:19 Driver Dynamics and Team Communication14:18 Leveraging AI for Team Improvement17:04 Mercedes' Position and Future Outlook24:48 The Evolution of Car Performance27:24 Team Ethos and Identity Crisis30:44 Driver Dynamics and Team Morale34:21 Leadership Changes and Their Impact37:37 Williams' Revival and Future Prospects46:10 Aston Martin's Challenges and Strategies51:05 Navigating Sauber's Transition to Audi54:40 Embracing Sauber's Legacy58:03 Racing Bulls: Identity Crisis and Strategy01:01:48 Haas: Strategic Gambles for Survival01:02:26 Alpine's Leadership and Direction ChallengesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-pa

Join Grace and me as we discuss what Christian Horner's next job should be as well as share who we think should be in the vacant 8 seats in 2026. We talk about most improved rookie and most improved team so far this season and even talk about the headlines in F1. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of F1 News02:43 The Impact of MotoGP on F1 Fans05:40 Christian Horner's Departure from Red Bull08:31 Speculations on Christian Horner's Future11:23 Creative Career Paths for Christian Horner14:20 The Role of Humor in F1 Discussions17:04 Imagining Christian Horner's New Ventures19:56 Final Thoughts on Horner's Potential Career Moves24:19 Navigating the F1 Job Market25:24 The Dynamics of Team Politics26:41 Christian Horner's Future in F127:57 The Tell-All Memoir Idea29:05 Imagining Christian as a Flight Attendant32:29 Christian Horner as a Relationship Counselor34:25 Podcasting: The Next Step for Christian36:10 Exploring MotoGP Opportunities37:15 Sky Sports Commentary: A New Role39:05 The Future of F1 Team Lineu

Join Grace and me as we discuss the George Russell contract, Lewis's journey at Ferrari, and who is the best driver for car development. We also have some Albon's cats and more!Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Reflections04:52 Carlos Sainz and Team Development Insights09:45 The Role of Drivers in Car Development18:45 Toto Wolff's Praise for George Russell24:37 The Dynamics of Driver Contracts28:30 George Russell's Leverage and Future32:15 The FIA's Controversial Rules for Monaco39:24 Ferrari's Struggles and Lewis Hamilton's Journey51:26 The Ferrari Dilemma54:37 Broadcasting Insights in Formula One56:18 The Longest Radio Message in F1 History57:55 Gunther Steiner's New Adventure in MotoGP01:00:58 Lewis Hamilton's Mystery Announcement01:02:10 Alpine's Driver Dilemma01:03:57 Lance Stroll's X-Rated Meltdown01:05:19 McLaren's Rivalry with Red Bull01:06:38 Emerson Fittipaldi's Obvious ChoiceSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix covering every team and drive as they finished. We talk about Max vs Lewis, Lando vs, Oscar and Gabi's great run! Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Hungarian Grand Prix02:45 Performance Insights from the Heart of Racing Team05:33 Qualifying and Race Strategy Analysis08:09 McLaren's Dominance and Team Dynamics11:08 Aston Martin's Surprising Performance14:02 Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri: A Competitive Rivalry16:52 Final Thoughts on Race Strategy and Team Tactics22:16 The Importance of Clean Air in Racing24:17 Mercedes' Performance and Driver Contracts28:18 Kimi Antonelli's Development and Challenges29:53 Ferrari's Struggles and Charles Leclerc's Performance34:37 Lewis Hamilton's Transition to Ferrari36:24 Aston Martin's Strategy and Fernando Alonso's Role38:35 Sauber's Rising Star: Gavir Bordoletto44:03 Liam Lawson's Progress at Racing Bulls45:30 Race Dynamics and Driver Challenges48:01 Max's Performance and Team Strategy50:35 Pena

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. We cover Lando's errors, Oscar's win, Lewis's recovery drive, Max's struggles and much more. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Belgian Grand Prix01:25 The Challenges of Spa Circuit03:46 Safety Concerns and Weather Conditions07:08 Debate on Wet Racing and Tire Performance10:50 Comparing F1 and Other Racing Series14:39 Race Dynamics and Strategy18:20 Lando vs. Oscar: A Race Analysis23:54 Analyzing the Race Dynamics25:12 Ferrari's Performance Under Pressure27:29 Lewis Hamilton's Strategic Comeback31:16 Red Bull's Struggles and Strategy Missteps35:17 Yuki Tsunoda's Challenges and Team Dynamics37:09 Mercedes' Young Talent and Future Prospects43:44 Williams' Unexpected Performance44:34 Race Analysis: Albon's Triumph and Carlos' Struggles46:59 Driver Dynamics: Albon vs. Carlos48:37 Racing Strategies: Liam Lawson and Isaac Hedger50:34 Sauber's Consistency: Bordoletto and Hülkenberg52:25 Alpine's Performance

Join Grace and me as we discuss Red Bull's 2% share transfer, Adrian Newey's Aston Martin corporate culture and Toto's new love for MBS. We cover news and even offer our version of British tabloid headlines to help Autosport out. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Celebrations02:41 Anniversary Reflections and Relationships05:42 Formula One News and Controversies08:37 Christian Horner's Dismissal and Share Transfers11:23 Speculations on Power Dynamics14:12 Adrian Newey's Disinterest in Current Car17:02 Workplace Dynamics and Meeting Culture21:34 The Podcast Vibe and Dynamics25:35 FIA Presidency Race and MBS's Leadership34:30 Tire Development Challenges for 202642:35 The Future of Full Wet Tires43:34 Red Flags and Tire Challenges in F145:09 Cultural Insights: British Slang in F146:12 Personal Touches: F1 Drivers' Essentials47:37 MotoGP Updates and Rider Comebacks49:41 Kimi Raikkonen Mode: A Unique Marketing Strategy51:10 Tabloid Headlines: A Fun Take on F1 News57:52 Bearman's Journey and F1's Future ChallengesSupp

Join Grace and me as we discuss the real reasons Red Bull dismissed Christian Horner. We cover a complete timeline of the fallout between Horner and Red Bull and rank, what we believe, are the reasons for Horner's departure from Red Bull.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Red Bull's Recent Changes02:43 Christian Horner's Departure and Its Implications05:28 The Legacy of Christian Horner at Red Bull08:18 Timeline of Events Leading to Horner's Exit11:07 Internal Struggles and Team Dynamics13:47 The Impact of Leadership Changes16:55 Speculations and Rumors Surrounding Horner's Exit19:51 Conclusion and Future Outlook for Red Bull25:31 Red Bull's Competitive Challenges and Internal Dynamics32:57 Leadership Changes and Power Struggles40:18 The Impact of Dietrich Mateschitz's Death46:06 Verstappen's Influence and Team Dynamics54:11 HR Issues and Team Morale55:39 The Jerky Persona in F158:04 Handling Controversies and Public Perception01:00:58 The Impact of Performance on Team Dynamics01:04:49 Leadership Changes and Futu

FIA presidential candidate and motorsport governance legend, Tim Mayer, discusses the challenges and future of the FIA. Tim and Todd explore the importance of smaller member clubs, member club value, the need for transparency and improved governance, and the future direction of the FIATim emphasizes the necessity of empowering member clubs and fostering partnerships to enhance the sport's growth and integrity. They also discuss F1 stewarding consistency, Balance of Performance effectiveness, driver ratings and how a Tim Mayer FIA presidency would be a transformation of the reputation and respect for the FIA and its members.You can support Tim and discover much more at his presidential campaign at: www.FIAForward.com

Join Paul and me as we review the 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix including Lando's first win and Nico's first podium. We cover every team, driver and result of the British GP and hand out our awards for the race. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the British Grand Prix02:44 The Fun Cup Experience at Spa-Francorchamps05:28 The British Grand Prix: A Celebration of Fans and Drivers08:20 Silverstone Circuit: A Driver's Perspective11:05 Lando Norris's Historic Win13:49 Oscar Piastri's Penalty and Its Implications16:29 Nico Hulkenberg's First Podium Finish19:27 Challenges for Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton22:25 Conclusion and Reflections on the Race27:28 Lewis Hamilton's Performance at Silverstone30:40 Yuki Tsunoda's Race Experience33:14 Franco Calpinto's Misfortune34:27 Aston Martin's Strategy and Fernando Alonso's Frustration36:39 Lance Stroll's Strong Performance38:16 Alex Albon's Comeback40:12 Carlos Sainz's Frustrations41:29 Mercedes' Strategy Missteps43:43 Haas and the Midfield Chaos46:33 Racing Bull

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix and who got it right! We discuss every team and driver as they finished and discuss the nuances of the race and even hand out awards.  Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast01:51 Austrian Grand Prix Insights05:34 McLaren's Dominance and Team Dynamics10:58 Ferrari's Performance and Challenges16:26 Mercedes' Struggles and Team Battles22:20 Strengths and Weaknesses of the W1623:27 Driver Performance and Team Dynamics24:25 Kimi's Collision and Its Aftermath25:56 Understanding Braking Errors in Racing28:19 Liam Lawson's Redemption30:26 Isaac Hadjar's Struggles31:34 Aston Martin's Performance Review34:40 Sauber's Double Points Finish37:42 Haas and Ocon's Race Strategy43:44 Pre-Race Expectations and Team Performance47:06 Alpine's Struggles and Strategy Missteps49:09 Colapinto's Race Challenges and Team Dynamics50:11 Red Bull's Driver Issues and Championship Hopes55:17 Williams' Technical Failures and Future Prospects58:36 Race Awards an

Join Grace and me as we discuss James Vowles, Liberty's MotoGP deal, Brad Pitt's F1 drive and F1's early Silly Season. We cover the news of the week so you don't have too! We even have some Albon's Cats and Mailbag for you. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:18 Exciting Racing News03:15 The Doodle Dog Phenomenon06:01 Community and Pets07:00 Formula One Updates07:42 James Vowles' Long-Term Commitment12:17 Evaluating James Vowles' Performance17:59 Brad Pitt's F1 Experience21:08 The Thrill of Winning and Driving Fast23:39 Experiences in Formula One Cars24:27 F1 Silly Season: Rumors and Contracts28:31 Driver Dynamics and Team Strategies35:29 Liberty Media's Acquisition of MotoGP41:30 The Excitement of MotoGP Racing42:28 The Thrill of MotoGP vs. Formula One43:55 Liberty Media's Acquisition of Formula One45:14 Cultural Differences in Motorsports46:45 The American Market for MotoGP48:08 The Visceral Experience of MotoGP49:35 Potential Synergies Between MotoGP and Formula One51:02 Documentaries That Inspire Mo

Join Grace and me as we review the Canadian GP including Lando's move, Kimi's drive and dead groundhogs. We even discuss Ferrari's ills, Flavio's possible role and contemplate consider Gabby's potential.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Le Mans Discussion03:02 Canadian Grand Prix Preview06:03 Max vs. George: The Rivalry08:59 Mercedes Performance and Strategy11:58 George Russell's Victory14:57 Kimi Antonelli's Impressive Drive17:57 McLaren's Mixed Results20:58 Yuki Tsunoda's Tough Weekend23:59 Lando Norris's DNF and Future Prospects27:30 Navigating Racing Decisions and Instincts30:20 Communication Challenges in Formula 134:40 The Impact of Team Dynamics on Performance37:39 Media Pressure and Team Leadership38:54 Driver Engagement and Mental Space44:01 Emerging Talents and Team Performance46:00 Post-Race Reflections and Future Expectations49:45 Alpine's Struggles and Team Dynamics51:58 Flavio Briatore's Unexpected Role53:45 The Uncertain Future of Alpine54:15 Driver Performances and Team Strategies57:57 Awards an

Join me and The Heart or Racing Aston Martin's Paul Charsley as we discuss their 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign replete with pole position and the Valkyrie's! We discuss their pole position for the GT3 Vantage, the Valkyrie's program and first year at Le Mans and much more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Le Mans 2025 Special Podcast02:59 Experience at Le Mans: The Valkyrie Challenge05:55 Endurance Racing Dynamics: Reliability vs. Speed09:30 Competition Landscape: Rivals and Strategies12:36 Valkyrie Performance: First Year Insights18:05 Learning Curve: Reliability and Development22:24 Team Dynamics: Managing the Grind of 24 Hours28:38 Final Thoughts: Predictions and Expectations

Join Grace and me as we review this week's most talked about stories on the socials including Max, flexi-wings, Monaco and Lewis. We discuss what the most talked about stories this week were, why they were talked about and why it matters. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Formula One Controversies03:12 Verstappen-Russell Collision and Reactions05:48 Nico Rosberg's Commentary and Its Impact09:03 FIA's Flexi-Wing Clampdown Discussion11:59 Social Media Buzz and Fan Reactions14:57 McLaren's Performance Amid Regulatory Changes18:00 Future Implications of FIA Regulations23:44 The Ferrari Dilemma: Expectations vs. Reality30:20 The Role of Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari's Future35:47 Viewership Trends: Formula One's Growing Popularity41:34 Aston Martin's Controversial Decisions49:59 The Potential of Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso Duo50:30 The Fun of Frivolity54:01 MotoGP Insights and Predictions01:00:02 The Impact of Technology on Racing01:05:59 Cultural Shifts in Formula One01:12:00 Looking Ahead: Canadian Grand Prix P