Driver Excuses

Driver Excuses

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  • 33. Timmy's dreaming of pizzas and podiums (E1 preview)

    In this week's episode, Timmy and Kevin discuss Italian race week as E1 prepares for its next round at Lake Maggiore. The key points? Lemon pizza and new Team Principal Steve Curtis - and of course they couldn't resist talking about the upcoming Magic Weekend at Höljes.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 pizza pizza pasta

    02:46 Steve Curtis joins Timmy's E1 team

    12:54 Rallycross updates

    23 min
  • 32. Lessons in moving on from a bad result | E1 debrief

    In this week's episode, Timmy and Kevin touch base after a difficult weekend at the E1 Series race in Dubrovnik, Croatia, reflecting on the pain of losing as well as the pain of their dad Kenneth's hip surgery.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Kenneth's hip surgery

    03:19 E1 race recap

    12:19 Can Timmy's team turn it around?

    19:06 Outro

    25 min
  • 31. Boat puns and bike rides (E1 preview)

    In this episode, Timmy and Kevin discuss the excitement of race week in the E1 Series, the challenges of transitioning from car racing to boat racing, and the future of Extreme H racing following Kevin's test. Personal experiences and reflections on recent events round out the discussion, including Timmy's 150-kilometre bike race!

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 E1 race week

    10:58 Extreme H testing

    22:01 Timmy's cycling race

    27:22 Outro


    29 min
  • 30. Timmy and Kevin on their crash in Portugal | World RX debrief

    Just days after the rallycross action in Lousada, can Timmy and Kevin make up after the drama of the World RX of Portugal Final?

    Stay tuned to the end as the brothers analyse the racing action and discuss whether the FIA got the Equivalence of Technologies right.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Clearing the air

    02:27 The Final

    19:16 We lost in Q2

    23:11 A great start aka a jumpstart

    37:10 Outro

    40 min
  • 29. Our first rallycross race of 2025 | World RX preview

    In this episode, Timmy and Kevin finally have a World Rallycross race preview! Touching on the drama and controversies surrounding the teams, particularly the balance of performance, the pair answer your questions and reveal how the team is preparing for the return of World RX to Lousada, Portugal.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Intro

    02:57 Team rumours and balance of performance

    09:07 Why don't we go back to ICE cars?

    14:01 Portugal preview

    22:59 High risk high reward


    26 min
  • 28. World RX drama, games, and rumours | behind the scenes at testing

    In this week's episode, Kevin and Timmy come to you from the paddock of the official test. Celebrating a birthday amidst the drama and games that come with a first World RX outing, the pair delve into the details of how the Hansen team and their rivals approached the two days in Lousada, Portugal.


    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen


    00:00 Timmy's birthday song

    02:22 The FIA's EOT test

    09:07 Answering your questions

    17:28 Who looked strong at testing?

    20:22 Hearing from the team

    27 min
  • 27. How we prepare for a World RX season

    In this episode, Timmy and Kevin delve into the last minute preparations ahead of testing next week. The brothers discuss the technical adjustments required due to new regulations, the importance of testing strategies, and the political aspects of racing, particularly regarding the EOT testing. The conversation highlights the balance between driver preparation and team collaboration as they aim for success in the championship.


    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen


    00:00 It's all in the details

    07:17 Adjusting to the 2025 regulations

    15:22 A new Lousada track

    20 min
  • 26. World RX update: "the most controversial driver to come into a Hansen car" (2025 team announcement)

    In this episode, the Hansen Brothers discuss their entry into the World Rallycross Championship 2025, the challenges they face with the evolving dynamics of electric and combustion cars, and the political landscape of the sport.


    The conversation also touches on personal goals and the future of rallycross as they gear up for a competitive season ahead - starting with Lousada, Portugal (31 May - 1 June).


    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen


    00:00 We're racing in World RX 2025!

    07:27 What's our plan?

    14:23 The old World RX is back

    21:33 Our targets for 2025

    30 min
  • 25. Top 6 Hansen crashes: Kevin and Timmy open up the driver excuses book

    In this week's episode, Timmy and Kevin open up about their worst three crashes each - sharing personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and excuses well rehearsed. Do you agree with their choices? And can you help us settle the debate of which Hansen brother was responsible for their only crash together in Argentina 2016?

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Introduction

    01:12 6th and 5th

    09:23 4th and 3rd

    18:49 Timmy's worst crash

    25:10 Kevin's worst crash

    27:11 Wings For Life World Run

    30:34 Which Hansen crashed into the other?

    37 min
  • 24. World RX update: breaking down the new but old racing format

    In this episode of the 'Hansen Brothers Podcast', Kevin and Timmy discuss the new (but also familiar) race format for 2025, as well as the upcoming World Rallycross entry list.

    The pair reflect on the excitement that surrounds each new season, the challenges that teams face in securing the sponsorship to enter, and the conspiracy theories that pop up along the way.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Introduction

    02:26 New format for World RX 2025

    15:04 World RX 2025 entry deadline

    27 min

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