2024 - pre season predictions

In this episode, James and John introduce the new season and discuss their predictions for various aspects of the upcoming Formula 1 season. They debate which team will finish last, which driver will have the most DNFs, and whether Lewis Hamilton will be beaten by George Russell. They also discuss the number of teams that will win a race, the chances of AlphaTauri getting on the podium, and whether a Formula One team will be sold during the season. The hosts share their opinions and reasoning behind their predictions, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The conversation covers various topics including the possibility of F1 teams being sold, predictions on Lewis Hamilton winning a race, discussions on the World Constructor Championship, potential driver swaps, and predictions on the first driver to be replaced. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Format Changes 01:21 Preseason and Team Loyalties 03:23 Ferrari and Mercedes Loyalties 04:14 Desire for Competitive Racing 05:46 Prediction Battle and Scoring System 07:04 Prediction: Last Place Team 08:49 Prediction: Most DNFs by a Driver 10:35 Prediction: Lewis Hamilton vs. George Russell 19:44 Prediction: AlphaTauri on the Podium 23:33 Prediction: Piastri's First Win before Norris 28:21 Prediction: Sale of a Formula One Team 29:55 Discussion on the possibility of F1 teams being sold 31:12 Predictions on which F1 team will be sold 31:42 Predictions on Lewis Hamilton winning a race 32:20 Discussion on the World Constructor Championship 33:10 Discussion on the budget caps and points distribution 33:57 Predictions on the World Constructor Championship winner 35:09 Discussion on Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull 36:08 Discussion on potential driver swaps 37:04 Predictions on the first driver to be replaced 38:22 Predictions on the total points scored by VCarb Racing Bulls 41:46 Discussion on the possibility of no driver replacements