When dynasties collapse | Podcast Ep 881

Join Grace and me as we discuss Adrian Newey, Aston Martin, Red Bull, KERS, Williams and more.

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Summary
In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss the potential move of Adrian Newey to Aston Martin, the dynamics within Red Bull and the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving the team.

They also delve into the allegations against Christian Horner and the struggles for control within Red Bull. The episode concludes with a discussion on the criticism of Red Bull's dominance in Formula One. In this part of the conversation, Todd and Grace discuss various topics related to Formula One and MotoGP.

They talk about fan opinions on Mercedes domination in F1 and the appeal of unpredictability in MotoGP. They also touch on internal issues within teams and the upcoming changes in engine regulations and chassis design. The conversation includes an update on Williams' production delays and ends with the news of Liberty Media acquiring MotoGP and their plans to expand its global audience.

In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss the potential collaboration between MotoGP and Formula One, including sharing marketing strategies and coordinating calendars. They also talk about improving the MotoGP viewing experience, such as differentiating the bikes with colored dots and spreading out the race calendar.

The conversation touches on language and accessibility in MotoGP, as well as issues with the MotoGP streaming service. They explore the possibility of joint F1 and MotoGP races and discuss the importance of fixing the Apple TV app. The episode concludes with Albons Cats, featuring shoutouts to Valtteri Bottas and the birds of Australia. They also mention Lewis Hamilton's meetings with Boris Becker and Serena Williams, Ferrari's regret over not signing Hamilton, Christian Horner's sex scandal, and Hamilton's shooting skills.



Takeaways

• Adrian Newey's potential move to Aston Martin could bring a new challenge and success to the team.
• The dynamics within Red Bull, including the potential departure of Max Verstappen, could impact the team's future success.
• Allegations against Christian Horner and the struggles for control within Red Bull raise questions about the team's stability.
• Criticism of Red Bull's dominance highlights the challenges of maintaining success in Formula One. Fan opinions on dominant teams differ between Formula One and MotoGP.
• Unpredictability and the chance for underdogs to win make MotoGP appealing to fans.
• Internal issues within teams can have a significant impact on their performance.
• Upcoming changes in engine regulations and chassis design aim to enhance racing and attract more manufacturers to Formula One.
• Williams faces production delays, potentially affecting their performance in upcoming races.
• Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP aims to expand the sport's global audience and introduce changes to improve its accessibility and content generation. Collaboration between MotoGP and Formula One could lead to shared marketing strategies and coordinated calendars.
• Improving the MotoGP viewing experience includes differentiating the bikes with colored dots and spreading out the race calendar.
• Language and accessibility in MotoGP should be addressed to make the sport more inclusive.
• Issues with the MotoGP streaming service, such as the Apple TV app, need to be fixed.
• Joint F1 and MotoGP races are possible at certain tracks.
• Valtteri Bottas is living his best life, and the birds of Australia are fearless.
• Lewis Hamilton's meetings with Boris Becker and Serena Williams raise questions about his future in F1.
• Ferrari may regret not signing Hamilton, and Christian Horner's sex scandal may be covered in Drive to Survive.
• Lewis Hamilton's shooting skills have impressed experts.

Chapters00:00 Introduction and Patreon shoutout
03:09 Adrian Newey and Aston Martin
07:38 Max Verstappen's potential move
12:12 Red Bull's future and internal dynamics
23:18 Struggles for control within Red Bull
24:21 Criticism of Red Bull's dominance
25:42 Mercedes Domination and Fan Opinions
27:39 MotoGP: The Appeal of Unpredictability
28:07 Internal Issues vs. Regulation Changes
32:31 2026 Engine Regulations and Chassis Changes
37:14 Williams Update: Production Delays
41:32 Liberty Media Acquires MotoGP
43:36 Expanding MotoGP's Global Audience
49:23 Collaboration between MotoGP and Formula One
50:08 Improving the MotoGP Viewing Experience
51:24 Language and Accessibility in MotoGP
52:19 Issues with MotoGP Streaming Service
53:30 Possibility of Joint F1 and MotoGP Races
55:23 Albons Cats
58:03 Valtteri Bottas and Birds of Australia
01:01:38 Lewis Hamilton's Meetings with Boris Becker and Serena Williams
01:02:12 Ferrari's Regret over Lewis Hamilton
01:03:07 Christian Horner's Sex Scandal
01:04:01 Lewis Hamilton's Shooting Skills