We reflect on a 2023 season full of ups, downs, and Bottasses.
SHOW NOTES

The Bottass calendar is here (though it may be sold out)

A very merry Kvyat Christmas to all who celebrate

Our January Patreon Bonus will be the conclusion (?) of the Fassbender saga



Racing to watch in the offseason!



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254 - Season Review 2023

Shift+F1 is a weekly podcast about Formula 1. New to the sport? Check out our Preseason Primer episode (#257)! Join us for race recaps, news from the wide world of racing, and the latest on Pastor Maldonado.

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An imminent departure, driver market movement, and Indy intrigue… it’s all kicking off ahead of Miami!
SHOW NOTES

The Verge’s article about the Autonomous Racing League has some choice GIFs

Trailer for Netflix’s Senna miniseries


Sky Sports’ tribute to Roland Ratzenberger


Why would the F1 opening titles do this to BOT?

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267 - Miami GP Prerace 2024

We bring you all 73 sessions of racing this weekend, along with a points revamp, wheel nut talk, and the Marshall Plan.

SHOW NOTES

Chinese fans’ safety vest bit is fantastic (thanks to Jerseymackem on Discord!)


Cooldown room reaction to the SC incident

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266 - Chinese GP 2024

Will Alonso stay with Aston Martin until 2040? Will Alpine get sold? Will the Shanghai track surface be like greased ice? Who can say?

SHOW NOTES

The King of the Baggers bikes look nuts

Is the Paddock Pass Podcast the Shift+F1 of motorcycles?


Adrian Newey isn’t so sure about the 2026 regulations

The MotoGP battle of Catalunya 2009 feat. Moby



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265 - Chinese GP Prerace 2024

Japan throws us a “classic” race while a throwback driver contemplates throwing in with the other bloody youngsters.

SHOW NOTES

A Japanese fan demonstrating respect for all drivers


BOT’s amazing Australian Uber commercial


Autosport’s article about active aerodynamics concerns



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264 - Japanese GP 2024

For its next trick, Liberty Media will attempt to make another racing series popular in America, using only two wheels!
SHOW NOTES

NASCAR raced at Suzuka in 1996 and 1997


Please, this video of Pastor Maldonado on the Williams YouTube channel has only 300 views


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254 - Season Review 2023

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