Ben Sulayem re-elected in landslide victory! | Podcast Ep 969
A fresh Concorde through 2030, a clearer U.S. pipeline to F1, Audi slaps a name on it, the FIA keeps the incumbent, and Norris finally gets his silverware. Join Grace and me as we review the top 5 stories this week in Formula 1. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:47 McLaren's Recent Success and Fan Reactions05:30 Concord Agreement and Its Implications08:26 FIA's Governance and Financial Stability11:03 IndyCar's Super License Points and U.S. Open-Wheel Racing14:06 Historical Context of IndyCar and F1 Relations23:54 The State of IndyCar and F128:28 Audi's Entry into Formula One39:56 MBS Re-elected as FIA President43:34 Navigating FIA Elections and F1 Dynamics45:58 Lando Norris: Triumphs and Controversies48:29 Disrespect in the Paddock: MBS and Lando50:49 The Prize-Giving Gala: A Season's End Reflection52:47 JPM's Commentary and the Future of F1 Broadcasting56:37 Albon's Cats and Lighthearted Moments in F158:36 Mailbag: Yuki's Driving and Race PenaltiesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products
16 Dec 1h 8min
Lando wins Championship with no penalty | Podcast Ep 968
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 Dec 1h 8min
McLaren blows Qatar GP hands win to Max | Podcast Ep 967
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 Dec 1h 11min
Verstappen wins, McLaren disqualified in Las Vegas GP | Podcast Ep 966
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
Drivers need to shut up! | Podcast Ep 965
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
2025 Brazilian GP Race Review | Podcast Ep 964
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
Ranked F1 news from this week! | Podcast Ep 963
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
Norris take win and lead in title at Mexico GP | Podcast Ep 962
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
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