Synopsis
The Parc Fermé
Episodes
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FBC Podcast #470- The Chinese GP review
18/04/2016 Duration: 01h19minJoin Paul and me as we review the Chinese Grand Prix...which was held...in China of all things. We discuss each team as they finished and even chat about that opening lap and reveal our thoughts on DRS (for the 1 millionth time).
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FBC Podcast #469
12/04/2016 Duration: 01h19minJoin Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. Who telling who to shut up? Is Haas F1 going to develop their car at all? Why is Williams F1 in the news? Who supports the Haas F1 business model?
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FBC Podcast #468- Bahrain Grand Prix Review
05/04/2016 Duration: 01h25minJoin Paul and me as we review the Bahrain Grand Prix. We discuss each team as they finished and even chat about that super cool new qualifying format as well as Haas F1 and even offer some awards which may or may no be the same as you voted.
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FBC Podcast #467
29/03/2016 Duration: 01h31minJoin Grace and me as we cover this week's news in Formula 1. We discuss the new qualifying format for Bahrain, Haas F1's damaging model, letters from the GPDA, Vegas and much more.
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FBC Podcast #466- Australian GP review w/ Sean Kelly
22/03/2016 Duration: 02h44sJoin Paul and me as we welcome NBC Sports' very own Virtual Stat Man Sean Kelly to the show to review the very first grand prix of the 2016 season, the Australian Grand Prix.We cover each team as they finished and even discuss the debacle that was qualifying. You don't want to miss this rare opportunity to hear Sean and get his direct-from-the-booth take on the race and hear his incredible statistical mind in this very special episode of Formula1lbog.com Podcast.
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FBC Podcast #465
14/03/2016 Duration: 01h18minJoin Grace and me as we cover this week's news in Formula 1. We discuss Haas F1, Mercedes driver battle, rotating cars, #niceguybut #F1Woobie and Silly Season already.
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FBC Downshift- NBC's Steve Matchett
12/03/2016 Duration: 01h24minIt is always a great honor to have my friend Steve Matchett on the show. Steve's not only a championship-winning Formula 1 mechanic, he's one of the finest authors I know who has written several terrific books on the sport of F1. If that wasn't enough, he is also a critical part of the NBC Sports F1 broadcast trinity including David Hobbs and Leigh Diffey. In this episode I ask Steve about the testing in Barcelona, what Mercedes looks like for the 2016, does Ferrari have it in them to take the battle to Merc, Haas F1, and much, much more. You won't want to miss this interview with one of the sport's brightest voices. A huge thank you to Steve for taking nearly an hour and a half to share his insight and wisdom on the sport we love!
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FBC Podcast #464- The 2016 F1 Season Preview
08/03/2016 Duration: 01h38minJoin Paul and me as we discuss the final test session of the preseason and look ahead to the 2016 Formula 1 season. Who did what last week and how will they do in two weeks? What do we think about each team in the championship and where they'll run?Who do you think will do well in 2016 and where do you think McLaren, Haas, Red Bull, STR, Force India and even Mercedes will run?
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FBC Podcast #463: 2016 test #1 report
01/03/2016 Duration: 01h21minJoin Paul and me as we unpack the fist test of the 2016 Formula 1 season. We cover each team and chat about what they did and what we may or may not have learned from the test. We also chat about the second test this week and what we're looking for.
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FBC Downshift #75- Pietro Fittipaldi
25/02/2016 Duration: 15minPietro Fittipaldi is one of the brightest talents in formula car racing, and is about to embark on the 3.5 V8 series (formerly Renault 3.5). He is the grandson of the great Emerson Fittipaldi, and nephew of Christian & Max Papis.The following is a short interview after we spent the day with him at the Simraceway Performance Driving Center in preparation of his return to Europe. He helped us with some benchmark times for the current crop of young drivers who will be coming through the driver development program this year.
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FBC Podcast #462- The car Launch Special
23/02/2016 Duration: 01h14minJoin Grace and me as we discuss the car launches, review the livery and discuss their kit. We even cover 2017 rule changes, Halo devices and the Daytona 500 for Pete's sake!
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FBC Podcast #461- The Acoustics and Tech show
16/02/2016 Duration: 01h06minJoin Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week as well as start our course in acoustics in order to bore you to tears in the off season. NOISE vs SOUND...it makes a difference and it's important to know what words mean.
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FBC Podcast #460
09/02/2016 Duration: 01h08minJoin Grace and me as we discuss Renault's black car, Tokens and the lack of, Carmen's whereabouts, prison time and much more.
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FBC Podcast #459
02/02/2016 Duration: 01h25minJoin Paul and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We talk about Pirelli's tire summit, the F1 Strategy and 2017 rules changes, Pastor Maldonado and we even slip in a quick review of the Daytona 24 or Rolex 24 IMSA race.
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Cambered Corner - SCCA Formula 4 with Paul Charsley
28/01/2016 Duration: 27minEarly last fall, the Sports Car Club of America announced a new entry-level pro formula car program, Formula 4. When most people think of junior formula programs in the US, the Mazda Road to Indy is the first to come to mind. While the combination of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights makes for an excellent program for those seeking a career in IndyCar, it's lack of inclusion in the Super License program makes it a challenging path for those seeking a career in Formula 1.Paul gives us the complete details on the origins of the Formula 4 program, how it fits into the SCCA Pro Racing program, and into the larger American junior formula car racing landscape.
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FBC Podcast #458
26/01/2016 Duration: 01h26minJoin Grace and me as we discuss the formula 1 news of the week. We cover Williams F1, trump cards, FIA Geneva meetings, cheap engines and more.
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FBC Podcast #457- Todt & Symonds
18/01/2016 Duration: 01h33minJoin Paul and me as we share interviews with FIA president Jean Todt and Williams F1 technical director Pat Symonds. We discuss their comments from the AUTOSPORT show International in the UK and even chat about the Charsley Troubled Youth Tour.
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FBC Podcast #456
11/01/2016 Duration: 01h11minJoin Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 news of the week. We chat about F1 in America, Mercedes domination and Renault's willingness to change engine regulations. We also discuss that youngster Sebastien Loeb.
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FBC Podcast #455- The 2015 F1 season Review
05/01/2016 Duration: 01h40minJoin Paul and me as we host our 2015 Formula One Season Review. We cover each team as they finish and share our thoughts on the drivers and teams. It's a lot to cover so get a cup of coffee and sit back...it's a long one this week. Apologies for that folks. I tried to keep it short but I'm verbose and that just wasn't in the cards.
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FBC Podcast #454- The New Year's Resolution Show
31/12/2015 Duration: 01h14minJoin Grace and me for our New Year's Resolution show in which we offer our suggestions for F1 teams and drivers and what they should make as their 2016 resolutions. We left Messrs. Todt and Ecclestone for your recommendations so let's hear them in the comment section below.