Apple the new home of Formula 1? | Podcast Ep 960

Join Paul and me as we review the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where Lando Norris secured his first World Championship as Max Verstappen won the race. We cover every team and driver as they finished and even discuss if Lando should have gotten a penalty for passing off track. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Season Finale Podcast02:39 Reflections on the Last Race and Track Preferences05:32 Max Verstappen's Dominance and Red Bull Strategy08:19 McLaren's Strategic Play and Driver Performances11:04 Yuki Tsunoda's Final Race and Team Dynamics14:00 Controversial Penalties and Race Regulations16:44 Final Thoughts on the Season and Future Prospects23:25 Race Strategy and Driver Dynamics26:25 Lando's Championship Journey29:12 Mutual Respect Among Drivers33:51 Ferrari's Performance and Strategy36:39 Mercedes' Season Review40:14 Aston Martin's Competitive Edge43:01 Haas and Alpine's Battle for Points44:38 Weaving Penalties and Their Impact46:00 Nico Hülkenberg's Farewell Drive47:44 Sauber's Performance and Future49:22 Williams' Struggles and Season Reflection50:26 Alpine's Disappointing Season53:30 Liam Lawson's Erratic Driving55:00 Red Bull's Strategy and Championship Dynamics57:18 Drive of the Race: Max vs. Lando58:16 Mailbag Questions and Season ReflectionsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

9 Des 1h 8min

Join Paul and me as we review what went wrong at McLaren and how they lost the Qatar GP. We cover each team and driver as they finished and discuss all the "controversy" the race had to offer. Including McLaren's botched strategy and Ferrari's desolate performance. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:48 Race Overview and Controversies05:32 Track Dynamics and Driver Experiences08:27 Social Media Reactions and Fan Engagement11:19 Red Bull's Performance and Strategy13:59 McLaren's Race Strategy and Decisions16:46 Driver Dynamics and Team Interactions22:19 Strategic Pit Stop Decisions28:04 Team Orders and Championship Dynamics33:07 Oscar Piastri's Performance Analysis38:06 Carlos Sainz's Race Strategy42:22 George Russell's Challenges44:57 Kimi Antonelli's Race Experience45:48 Judgment and Understanding in Racing47:02 Rookie Performance and Team Dynamics48:15 Tire Management and Race Strategy49:28 Driver Challenges and Team Performance51:04 Frustrations of Ferrari and Mercedes53:07 Emerging Talents and Race Outcomes56:38 Pit Lane Drama and Team Decisions58:54 Awards and Recognition in Racing01:02:10 Mailbag Insights and Future Strategies Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

1 Des 1h 11min

Join Paul and me as we review the 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix covering every team and driver. We talk about McLaren's DSQ, Red Bull's dominance, Kimi Antonelli's brilliance and much more! Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

24 Nov 1h 9min

Join Grace and me as we review Pirelli’s 2-stop mandate, new paint rules, a Mercedes share shuffle, Ferrari’s boss telling his stars to zip it, Cadillac running a Ferrari in black. We cover teh top storys so you don't have to go hunt them down.

18 Nov 1h 12min

Join Paul and me as we review the Brazilian Grand Prix covering every team and driver as well as that Piastri penalty! Was it the right call? Who is "rookie of the year" now? Why is the Lewis-at-Ferrari thing not working? We talk about it all here.In this episode, Todd and Paul discuss the Brazilian Grand Prix, highlighting the performances of key drivers such as Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Kimi Antonelli, and Max Verstappen. They delve into the strategies employed during the race, the impact of penalties, and the evolving dynamics within teams.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests03:56 Discussion on the Brazilian Grand Prix09:28 Lando Norris's Performance and Strategy12:01 Oscar Piastri's Challenges and Penalty Discussion16:03 Analysis of the Penalty Incident24:49 The Role of Driver Stewards in F126:43 Mercedes Performance Analysis29:03 Kimi Antonelli's Impressive Weekend32:28 Max Verstappen's Strategic Mastery37:37 Yuki Tsunoda's Challenges39:15 Haas F1 Team's Performance Review43:57 Rookie Drivers Making Their Mark44:24 Liam Lawson and Isaac Hadjar's Race Strategies48:13 Managing Pressure in Formula One49:46 The Burden of Expectations on Drivers52:00 Nico Hülkenberg's Resurgence53:38 Alpine's Strategy and Performance55:29 The Challenges of Young Drivers57:28 The Struggles of Williams and Ferrari59:22 Controversies and Team Dynamics01:01:06 Awards and Recognition in RacingSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

10 Nov 1h 14min

Join Grace and me as we separate the signal from the noise in this week's Formula 1 news lab. We cover the top stories and rank them using authority, novelty and momentum. A legal swing at the FIA election, F1 defends its world‑feed after driver heat, a court revives the darkest scandal of the 2000s, and Ferrari’s lead man gets engaged. We’re scoring signal, arguing both sides, and telling you what to watch before Interlagos.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Daylight Saving Time Confusion02:41 Ranking News Stories: The TPF News Lab05:38 FIA Election Legal Challenge08:31 F1 World Feed Controversy11:25 Liam Lawson Incident and FIA Response24:38 Communication Breakdown in Racing Operations30:14 Safety Protocols and Track Marshals32:57 The Crashgate Controversy38:39 Engagements and Personal Stories in F146:58 Engagement Ring Insights49:56 Personal Connections in Racing52:41 Humor and Lightheartedness in F157:33 Names and Pronunciations in F159:30 Bernie Ecclestone's Legacy and Life ChangesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

4 Nov 1h 10min

Join Paul and me as we review Lando Norris and Ollie Bearman's terrific Mexican Grand Prix. We cover each team and driver and offer our awards for Move of the race, Donkey of the race and Drive of the race. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

27 Okt 1h 7min

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 US Grand Prix covering every team and driver including Max's resurgence. We discuss Lando's rise, Oscar's fall, Carlos and Kim as well as what this might mean for the balance of the season. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

21 Okt 1h 7min