Who got it right in Austrian GP? | Podcast Ep 944

Join Grace and me as we discuss F1's nude driver, Johnny Herbet's ousting at FIA, flexible wings and much more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues03:03 Weather and Groundhog Day Traditions05:58 Transition to Formula One News09:00 Las Vegas Grand Prix Updates12:01 Valtteri Bottas and the Nude Reserve Driver14:59 Humor and Personal Anecdotes20:12 The Bold Look: Hair and Style in F121:57 Valtteri Bottas: Charity and Controversy24:14 Ford's Return: A New Era in F130:39 Johnny Herbert: The Stewarding Controversy42:27 The Future of Stewarding in F143:52 The Coanda Effect and Flexi Wing Tests46:14 FIA's Commitment to Bodywork Flexibility Regulations47:55 Albon's Cats: Cutting-Edge Motorsport Stories50:30 MotoGP Launches and Team Updates53:40 Super Bowl and Cultural Reflections56:14 Upcoming MotoGP Race in Horef01:00:07 Headlines and Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari NewsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

4 Helmi 1h 6min

Join Grace and me as we discuss the new FIA's bad-word policy, the F1 car launch event, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and more. We even write Gordon Ramsay's first season of F1's Hell's Kitchen!Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments03:02 F1 News and Recent Events05:46 FIA Sporting Code Changes08:48 Discussion on FIA's New Regulations12:04 Critique of MBS's Leadership14:54 Gordon Ramsay's F1 Catering Partnership18:03 Creative Ideas for F1 Events28:38 Creative Punishments and Cooking Challenges30:59 Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Debut35:10 The Impact of Lewis on Ferrari38:46 The Business of Formula One45:48 F1 Team Launch Strategies53:46 Creative F1 Scenarios and Humor54:58 The Uncontainable Lawrence Stroll56:03 Alpine's Unique Presentation Ideas56:58 Haas and CNC Machines: A Fun Twist58:02 Red Bull's Fraternity Hazing58:57 Williams' Poetic Presentation01:00:55 Audi's Marketing Strategy in F101:03:00 Nonsense Section: Lighthearted Conversations01:03:54 Personal Stories and Connections01:08:58 Headlines and News in F101:12:00 Mailbag: Listener Questions and InsightsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

28 Tammi 1h 19min

Join Paul, Grace and me as we discuss the upcoming Daytona 24 hour race and F1 news! We cover Aston martin rumors about Max, Audi, Williams and more.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Introductions03:58 Daytona 24 Hours Preview10:06 Understanding GTD vs GTD Pro19:30 Critical Corners at Daytona20:50 Balance of Power in Racing22:28 Race Strategy for 24-Hour Events25:40 Interactions with Other Drivers26:20 Racing Connections and Community28:58 IMSA Insights and Experiences32:03 Aston Martin and F1 Speculations35:58 Alpine's Future and Engine Changes43:03 Williams' Challenges and Change Management49:13 Pushing Limits in Projects50:40 Simplicity in Complexity51:48 Team Dynamics and Changes53:02 Audi's Future in Formula 154:39 Expectations from New Teams57:07 Innovations in Everyday Life01:00:26 Cultural References in Sports01:03:42 F1 Team Leaks and Social Media Blunders01:05:01 Lewis Hamilton's Extreme Sports Adventure01:06:05 Valtteri Bottas: The Quirky Test Driver01:07:32 The Dichotomy of F1 Personalities01:08:10 Will Buxton's Career Transition01:10:01 Commentary Skills in F1 Broadcasting01:13:06 Sergio Perez's Unexpected Departure from Red Bull01:15:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Racing EventsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

21 Tammi 1h 20min

Join Grace and me as we reveal what each driver's New Year Resolution should be and we also cover Krack, Colapinto and much more.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Introduction03:03 Upcoming Events in Racing06:03 Controversy in Formula One11:57 Driver Rankings Discussion24:02 Team Bosses Rankings and Analysis26:56 Aston Martin's Leadership Shake-Up35:01 Driver Dynamics and Team Strategies39:00 AI's Take on Driver Resolutions54:54 Reflections on Performance and Future Goals55:26 Validating Positions in Racing56:56 Navigating Alpine Politics58:33 Jack Doohan's Transition to F101:00:35 Nico Hülkenberg's Role at Sauber01:01:19 Learning and Contributing in Rebuilding Teams01:02:54 Esteban Ocon's Leadership at Haas01:03:22 Reality TV and Competition Dynamics01:06:32 Color Confusion in Sports Uniforms01:09:00 Supercomputers and F1 Predictions01:14:08 The Future of Spa in F101:19:37 Closing Thoughts and Future EpisodesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

14 Tammi 1h 20min

Join Paul, Grace and me as we explain the driver doppelganger's as well as air our 2024 F1 grievances. Is Toto and Susie really Jean-Pierre Sarti and Louise Frederickson? Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introductions05:23 Air Your Grievances12:02 Charles Leclerc's Doppelganger18:45 Carlos Sainz's Doppelganger25:10 Fashion Icons: Lewis Hamilton and Johnny Weir30:26 Admiring Legends: George Russell and Michael Caine35:44 Grievances in Formula 143:16 Red Bull's Controversies51:07 Media Coverage and Commentary Issues56:46 Grievances with the Cost Cap01:03:39 Final Thoughts and GrievancesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

7 Tammi 1h 13min

In this episode, we talk about...from legends to heroes.

30 Joulu 202420min

Join Grace and me as we discuss Red Bull's driver change for 2025 including Lawson, Tsunoda and Perez. Was this the right decision? Should Yuki have been given a chance?Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Holiday Cheer06:02 The Impact of Driver Performance on Team Dynamics08:56 Comparative Analysis of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez12:03 The Role of Marketing and Personality in F115:00 Liam Lawson vs. Yuki Tsunoda: A Driver Comparison17:58 Helmut Marko's Insights and Team Decisions27:48 The Dynamics of Team Management in Racing29:55 Mental Strength and Driver Performance31:41 Evaluating Driver Potential and Team Decisions32:46 The Role of Junior Teams in Driver Development34:28 The Impact of Youth on Formula One36:48 Red Bull's Strategy and Team Dynamics38:40 The Narrative of Formula One and Team Management41:03 Reflections on Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost48:51 Legacy and the Evolution of Racing Legends52:24 The Changing of the Guard in Formula One54:03 Dramatic License in Sports Adaptations56:31 The Narrative Freedom in Senna's Story57:41 Documentary vs. Biopic: Understanding Senna01:00:17 2025 F1 Grid: Analyzing Driver Lineups01:02:06 Make or Break: Ocon's Future in F101:03:15 MotoGP: Rediscovering Classic Races01:05:21 Lewis Hamilton's Shift to Ferrari: A Personal Take01:08:29 Valtteri Bottas Returns to Mercedes01:09:26 FIA President Under Fire01:10:12 Christian Horner's Year from Hell01:11:21 Liam Lawson's Irish Dancing Confession01:12:46 George Russell's Political Role in F101:13:33 Thanking Supporters and Looking AheadSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

24 Joulu 20241h 16min

Join Grace and me as we review the FIA prize-giving gala from Rwanda covering style, length, etiquette and crowd management. We also cover the Formula 1 news of the week and offer some anecdotal tales for good measure. I do hope MBS weighed each award recipient prior to them taking the stage.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests01:30 Reflections on the Abu Dhabi Race03:10 Celebrating McLaren's Success04:55 Trophy Design and Awards Ceremony06:54 Lando's Life and F1 News08:55 Prize Giving Ceremony Highlights10:11 Jackie Ickx and the Gala Experience12:25 MBS and the FIA's Power Dynamics20:51 Concerns Over FIA's Governance23:58 Final Thoughts on FIA's Future24:15 Escalating FIA Drama25:00 Heat Management in Formula 128:03 Innovations in Driver Cooling Systems31:02 Changes to DRS Regulations33:05 Reflections on the Offseason38:57 Controversies Surrounding Lance Stroll47:32 Controversies and Personalities in F152:20 The Impact of New Fans on F157:50 The Evolution of F1 Knowledge01:01:45 Imposter Syndrome in Young Drivers01:04:00 Rumors and Reality in F101:08:01 Closing Thoughts and Future OutlookSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

17 Joulu 20241h 10min