Roar before the Finbarr | Podcast Ep 921

Join Grace and me as we discuss the 2025 Formula 1 car livery launch event in London. We discuss what we liked, what we didn't like and what prompted the FIA to call the booing fans "tribalist". We discuss how Guenther Steiner is the sole reason F1 is big in the US now and a return to V10 engines.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Introduction03:00 The Grand Car Livery Launch Event06:01 Positive Aspects of the Event09:00 Critiques of the Event12:00 Booing and Audience Reactions14:58 Team Presentations and Videos18:01 Final Thoughts and Future Improvements22:00 The Over-the-Top Event Experience22:57 Humor in the Sport: Mike Crack Jokes24:01 FIA's Response to Fan Reactions26:02 The Fine Line Between Booing and Bullying27:53 The Dynamics of Fan Rivalries29:58 Understanding the Booing of Christian Horner32:01 Red Bull's Brand Damage and Crisis Management33:59 The Future of F1: V10s and Sustainable Fuels37:58 MBS and the Call for V10s40:00 The Debate on Electric vs. Sustainable Fuels44:08 The Role of F1 in Fuel Innovation48:02 Gunther Steiner's Legal Battle and Resolution49:53 The Controversy of Gunther Steiner's Claims54:38 Survey Methodology in Formula One01:02:47 The Importance of Customer Engagement01:10:44 Humor and Fan Engagement in F1Support 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

25 Feb 20251h 12min

Join Grace and me as we discuss the latest happenings in Formula One, including Franz Tost's controversial remarks about work-life balance in the sport, the internal dynamics at Red Bull Racing, and the generational differences in perspectives on work and life. Let's be fair, maybe something was lost in the translation there. :) We talk about trouble at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton and more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:07 Formula One News Overview03:50 Franz Tost's Controversial Comments11:44 Generational Perspectives on Work-Life Balance19:29 Internal Conflicts at Red Bull Racing25:30 The Dynamics of Team Relationships in F127:08 The Rise and Fall of F1 Teams28:26 Lewis Hamilton's Move to Ferrari: Challenges Ahead30:47 The Future of Ferrari with Lewis Hamilton32:41 The Political Landscape of F1: Rwanda and Beyond39:32 Consumer Responsibility in F1's Global Expansion45:11 Williams F1: A New Era Begins51:14 The Anticipation of Events53:01 Mentorship in Formula 156:08 The Evolution of Car Development01:00:09 Celebrity Connections in Motorsport01:01:58 Drumming and Racing: A Unique Parallel01:04:00 The Future of Drivers in Different SeriesSupport 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

18 Feb 20251h 11min

Join Grace and me as we discuss Netflix's bid to carry F1 in the US for the 2026 season. We also discuss the new Drive to Survive season and much more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Reflections03:01 NFL Offseason and Team Dynamics06:01 Formula One News and Drive to Survive09:05 Viewer Trends and Series Performance12:11 Authenticity and Storytelling in Drive to Survive14:49 Future of Drive to Survive and Potential Changes18:05 Access and Behind-the-Scenes Insights21:09 Comparisons with Other Sports Documentaries23:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts27:49 The Misrepresentation of Racing Legends29:00 The Untold Stories of Formula One30:05 Netflix's Growing Influence in Formula One32:48 The Future of F1 Broadcasting34:49 The Importance of Expertise in F1 Commentary39:50 The Need for Technical Insight in Broadcasting45:46 Selecting the Right Team for F1 Coverage50:10 The Dynamics of Commentary Teams51:47 Joe Guan Yu's New Role and Team Developments54:34 Alvin's Cats and Reality TV Updates56:46 The State of Waffle House and Nostalgia in Dining01:00:29 MotoGP Season Preview and Testing Insights01:03:19 No Shit Headlines and F1 News UpdatesSupport 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

11 Feb 20251h 14min

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 Feb 20251h 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 Jan 20251h 19min

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 Jan 20251h 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 Jan 20251h 13min