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Join Paul and me as we preview the 2025 Formula 1 season covering each team and driver. Who will be fastest? Which drivers will be a challenge? Who will get it right in 2025?Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Season Preview05:53 Regulation Changes for 202511:46 Team Dynamics and Strategy17:52 Driver Mindset and Competition23:55 Ferrari's Performance and Challenges27:03 Lewis Hamilton's Impact on Ferrari30:25 The Dynamics Between Lewis and Charles33:00 Red Bull's Challenges and Team Dynamics37:48 Max Verstappen's Performance and Team Strategy40:42 Mercedes' Prospects and Driver Dynamics45:57 Aston Martin's Future and Team Strategy52:58 The Pressure of Performance in F155:11 The Flavio Factor and Team Dynamics57:42 Driver Performance and Expectations01:01:22 Haas F1: New Challenges and Opportunities01:04:10 Williams: Aiming for Midfield Competitiveness01:12:07 Sauber's Transition to Audi and Future ProspectsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here:

Join Grace and me as we discuss what we learned from Formula 1's preseason testing in Bahrain. Can you make any realistic prognostication? Or is it pointless to guess? We also discuss the FIA's desire to have four race stewards at six races this year and we offer gift ideas for Aston Martin employees to get Adrian Newey for his first day at the office.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Host's Health Update02:57 MotoGP vs Formula One: A Comparison05:54 Preseason Testing Insights08:55 Analyzing Team Performances and Strategies11:58 Fastest Laps and Historical Context15:07 Technical Innovations: FlowViz and Suspension Designs23:17 Red Bull's Strategy and Testing Insights26:12 The Impact of Weather on Performance27:41 The Cutest Aero Innovation30:39 Flavio Briatore's Return to F132:02 FIA's New Stewarding Changes34:37 Fan Reactions and FIA's Accountability39:15 Potential FIA Leadership Changes43:29 Adrian Newey's New Role at Aston Martin44:38 Welcome Gifts for Adrian Newey50:53 MotoGP Season Kickoff59:09 KTM's Finan

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 Fue

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 Formul

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 o

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/

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

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

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:

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

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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 Fre

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 Synd

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. We cover Lando Norris and McLaren's constructor's championship win, Pierre Gasly and Alpine's $50M payday and Valtteri Bottas' anti-hero exit from F1.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Final Race of the Season06:00 McLaren's Journey and Championship Victory11:57 Mercedes' Strategy and Lewis Hamilton's Farewell17:56 Final Thoughts and Future Outlooks26:29 Red Bull's Challenges and Driver Dynamics32:35 Aston Martin's Strategy and Driver Performance38:44 AlphaTauri's Driver Performance and Future

Join Paul and me as we review the formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix covering every team and driver as they finished. We also cover the mirror incident, the FIA race director, stewarding and all the other things that made this race a chaotic affair.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction05:37 Debris and Safety Concerns11:23 Race Control and Decision-Making Issues19:42 Team Performances: Red Bull and Ferrari26:54 McLaren's Performance and Future Prospects34:04 Mercedes' Struggles and Lewis Hamilton's Challenges41:01 Alpine's Performance and Driver Changes46:05 Williams' Difficulties and Team DynamicsVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/productsBuy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix covering each team and driver. We discuss George's win from pole, Lewis's incredible recovery drive and Lance's radio issue as well as Paul's radio issue. Apologies for the technical difficulties.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Las Vegas Grand Prix03:02 Excitement and Challenges of the Race06:04 Race Coverage and Track Layout09:04 Fan Experience and Logistics11:58 Mercedes' Dominance and Performance14:56 Ferrari's Strategy and Controversies20:00 Carlos Sainz's Decisions and Penalties25:17 Max Verstappen's Championship Journey30:01 McLaren's Performance and Challenges34:33 Haas F1's Resurgence39:34 Alpine's Struggles and Potential44:52 Awards and Highlights of the Race

Join Grace and me as we discuss departures of Damon Hill, Greg Maffei, Neils Wittich and more on this week's Formula 1 podcast.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast02:59 High Profile Departures in Formula One Broadcasting06:03 The Impact of Bias in Broadcasting08:52 The Role of Former Drivers in Broadcasting12:06 Sky Sports' Strategy and Future Direction15:07 The Evolution of Broadcasting in Formula One17:59 The Future of Formula One Commentators22:51 The Journey of a Racing Career25:09 Leadership Changes in Formula One29:51 The Future of MotoGP and F133:08 Surprising Departures in Formula One38:59 Monaco Grand Prix: Love-Hate Relationship44:00 Reviving the Car Launch Experience48:32 The Importance of Driver Representation51:46 Creative Ideas for F1 Launch Events52:40 Celebrating MotoGP Achievements56:54 Reflections on F1 Driver Dynamics01:00:01 Updates from Hell's Kitchen01:03:25 F1 News and Future ProspectsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcf

Join Grace and me as we discuss the big controversies in Formula 1 this week including Audi, Lewis leaving, water, races and more! We cover the concept of rotating F1 schedules, swear gate, water gate, Toto Jokes and more. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode02:59 The Audi Controversy in Formula One11:58 Economic Pressures and Their Impact on F1 Teams18:13 The Future of Audi and Qatar in Formula One22:30 Toto's Surprising Discovery24:45 The Lewis Hamilton Dilemma27:11 George Russell's Future32:51 The Loyalty Fallacy35:36 Watergate: The Tire Controversy42:38 Rotating Races in Formula One46:21 The Popularity of Formula One in Austin48:09 Proposed Changes to the Formula One Calendar49:13 Controversy Surrounding Sweargate52:01 The Dynamics of Driver Relationships54:19 Using F1 Terminology in Everyday Life56:19 The Overwhelming Race Schedule01:00:06 Parenting Styles in the F1 World01:02:09 Valtteri Bottas: Life Beyond F101:03:22 Closing Thoughts and Future ControversiesSupport us here: https://w

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix covering Verstappen's dramatic win and Alpines incredible podium! We cover each team and driver as they finished and discuss the strategy that cost Lando Norris the win, the rookies and the hype and much more.Chapters:00:00Introduction to the Race Weekend Dynamics02:55Porsche vs. Other Racing Legends05:56McLaren's Strategy and Driver Dynamics09:01Virtual Safety Car Controversies11:59Qualifying Challenges and Race Adjustments15:08Max Verstappen's Impressive Comeback17:58Sergio Perez's Struggles and Team Dynamics21:38Red Bull's Driver Dilemma24:39Alpine's Strategic Success30:06Mercedes' Tough Weekend38:17Ferrari's Struggles41:16McLaren's Mixed Results45:27Race Analysis: Performance Insights49:27Rookie Challenges: Learning in Tough Conditions52:32Team Dynamics: Haas and Sauber's Struggles54:40Aston Martin's Resilience: Overcoming Adversity58:07Williams Woes: Resource Limitations01:00:17Awards and Recognition: Celebrating the Race HighlightsSupport

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula ! Mexico Grand Prix cover each team and driver. We discuss the Lando and Max clash, the penalties, Ferrari's resurgence, Mercedes, Haas, Alpine, and much more.Chapters:00:00Introduction to the Mexico Grand Prix Podcast03:03The Challenges of Racing at High Altitude06:05Analyzing the Mexico Grand Prix Race Dynamics08:57Ferrari's Resurgence and Carlos Sainz's Victory12:03Lando Norris and the Battle with Max Verstappen15:03The Controversial Incidents Between Lando and Max18:04Mercedes Performance and Team Dynamics21:01Oscar Piastri's Journey and McLaren's Strategy24:00Red Bull's Mixed Results in Mexico26:41Max's Resilience and Championship Strategy29:35Sergio Perez's Struggles and Team Dynamics32:43Haas F1's Impressive Performance35:51Alpine's Mixed Results and Future Prospects36:42Aston Martin's Underperformance and Future Outlook38:43Williams and the Young Drivers' Challenge40:45Red Bull's Driver Dynamics and Future Considerations43:00Sauber's Performance and Future Pro