Racing Forces

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we review the latest coffee drop from Valtteri Bottas’ company Kahiwa Coffee Roasters (still waiting on that guest appearance, Valtteri!), delve into an exciting MotoGP race at COTA with some insider insights from Molly, and take a left turn into racing history by discussing the story of Scientology in American motorsports with Abby and the current religious ties with various racing series. 

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On this week’s episode of Engine’s, EVs and Espresso, producer Allie steps up to the co-host seat for a discussion of marketing in motorsport - she and Abby explore questions around the value of individual fans vs. teams, the power of sponsorships, and what the future of fan engagement looks like in Formula 1 with more exclusive content and more paywalls coming our way. Molly calls in from her busy weekend in the MotoGP paddock at COTA with some fascinating insights on the backstage workings of a MotoGP weekend.

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On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs and Espresso, we discuss the parallels between the coffee and car educational content and the defacto bias of these spaces to be male-dominated, examine a new group of interesting leadership hires from the US sports world happening in Formula 1 and Moto GP and the cross-pollination of talent from different regions, and debate whether or not the new era of F1 regulations has created a closer field & if any team can catch up to Red Bull this year.

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On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs and Espresso, we argue about if espresso martinis are really as good as people make them out to be, discuss the implication of Porsche’s decision to pause their F1 efforts, recap the bumper-car action of the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix and how the temperament of athletes in each series varies markedly, and debate the lack of standardization of penalties in different Motorsport series.

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We’re doing things a little bit differently this week with a SXSW 2023 special, featuring a panel recording hosted by our very own founder and co-host Abby Rakshit, who solves problems around the Future of Transportation and Mobility sector professionally. The panel on F1’s real world impact on transportation and culture, features James Hinchcliffe, ex-Indycar driver and current beloved F1 TV analyst, Pilar Harris, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Government Relations for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas GP, and Philipp Kampshoff, Senior Partner and Global Co-Lead for the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility. 

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On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we discuss Abby’s upcoming SXSW 2023 panel on F1’s Real World impact on Transportation & Culture, debate the key to Mercedes’ redemption in 2023, and educate our listeners about the joys of jorts and Rodney Sandstorm. Plus, we shake up our usual coffee discussion with Allie’s controversial flavored latte choice!
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On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs and Espresso, we’re recapping Abby and Molly’s NASCAR adventures, talking about the drop in EV commercials during the Super Bowl, and delving into how some F1 car launches don’t feel like they’re for fans anymore. Plus, hear our usual coffee recs - including Abby’s choice of 3 Beverages for Hot Girls. 

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On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs and Espresso, we’re putting our detective caps on to uncover the interesting phenomenon of the Theater-Kid-to-F1-Fan pipeline. Plus, we chat about the rise of Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) EVs in the passenger car market and uncover some of the exciting innovations in Alpine’s A110 E-ternité (thanks to Molly’s superior scrutineering skills)! Finally, we round out the episode with a comparison between the Andretti Autosport-General Motors announcement declaring the intent to enter F1 and Ford’s new partnership with Red Bull Racing and discuss which major US player is best set up to make a splash in F1. 

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Engines, EVs, and Espresso (E-Cubed) has officially arrived! Join co-hosts Abby Rakshit and Molly Oxner and producer Allie Wheeland in discussing caffeine, machines, and all things in between! Nothing is off limits in this high-caffeine, high-energy, and high-vibes podcast! In the inaugural episode, the team reviews and tastes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas’ Kahiwa Coffee Roasters’ coffee, explores the differences and influences of American and European car/racing culture and tackles the new generation and season of Formula E following the kick-off in Mexico.

Plug in, pour-over, pull up, and enjoy!

Find E-Cubed @enginesevsandespresso, Abby @abbyrakshit, Molly @mollymarissao and Allie @myf1andonly on IG

This week we're finally wrapping up season 1. It's been a long road, but we're very grateful for the journey and support for all of our listeners.
This episode has to be one of our favorites (like all of our other episodes), but Magnus Greaves is an absolute delight to chat with about all things F1. He is the founder of RaceWknd - a magazine founded amid the pandemic, highlighting the culture of F1. It encompasses cultural and travel recommendations and recounts the sport's rich history. Magnus talks about his experience as one of the few Black entrepreneurs serving the industry and how diverse perspectives play a crucial role in the storytelling journey for the RaceWknd.

Abby and Magnus discuss why it's essential to cater to a broader fanbase because being a fan of the sport is a lifestyle in itself. They talk about the opportunity and potential in the sport around the diverse fanbase off track and how F1 and the ecosystem benefit from multiple ways by keeping them engaged through experiences and products throughout the year.

Tune in to hear an enthralling and educational episode to start the 2022 season. Then, follow RaceWknd on IG and Twitter (@theracewknd) to follow their fantastic journey.