Ferrari may have revealed one of the most clever aerodynamic innovations of Bahrain pre-season testing — a small “flow vane” near the rear of the car that could improve diffuser performance, rear grip, and overall efficiency.

In Episode 6 of The Cooldown Lap, we break down:

• What Ferrari’s new flow vane actually does

• How it improves diffuser airflow and rear wing efficiency

• Why this could give Ferrari a performance advantage in 2026

• Why other teams may struggle to copy it

• What this means for the competitive order this season

Small aero innovations often make the biggest difference — and Ferrari’s latest concept could be a major signal of their performance potential.

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New episodes weekly covering F1 news, testing, and technical analysis.

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Launch season is done. Testing begins. 👀

In Episode 5, we break down the Cadillac, McLaren, and Aston Martin liveries — which one looks championship-ready and which one feels like a long-term project?

Then we react to Day 1 of Bahrain testing 🇧🇭

🏁 Lando Norris goes fastest for McLaren

🐂 Max Verstappen right behind for Red Bull Racing

🔴 Charles Leclerc P3 for Ferrari

But lap times don’t tell the full story…

We discuss:

Long-run pace vs low-fuel runs

Early reliability signs

Who looks confident already

And who might be sandbagging

Launch season is about paint.

Testing is about truth.

🎙️ Episode 5 out now.

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🏁 The Cooldown Lap – Episode 4 | Williams Livery, Lewis & Kim, Newey Speaks, Verstappen Teammates

Episode 4 of The Cooldown Lap is loaded — from liveries to legacy pressure and everything in between 👀

We start by breaking down the Williams 2026 livery and what it might say about the team’s mindset heading into a new era of Formula 1. Is this a real step forward for Williams, or just a clean look masking bigger challenges?

Then we dive into the headlines as Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian spark dating rumors after being spotted together in Paris. Does this matter at all for Lewis on track — or is it just celebrity noise?

We also debate which teammate battles across the grid are the most interesting heading into 2026. Who’s under the most pressure, and which pairings could quietly surprise people this season?

Next, Adrian Newey opens up about his debut Aston Martin design, revealing that the team was around four months behind in development. Is that a red flag — or classic Newey confidence with a long-term vision?

Finally, we revisit the history of Max Verstappen’s teammates — a brutal look at why the second seat next to Max might be the toughest job in Formula 1 😭

🎙️ Topics covered in this episode:

Williams 2026 livery breakdown

Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian rumors

Key teammate battles heading into 2026

Adrian Newey on Aston Martin’s development timeline

Why Verstappen’s teammates always struggle

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Is Williams actually moving forward?

Which teammate pairing is in the most trouble?

Would anyone beat Max over a full season?

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F1 launch season just turned up the heat — and the paddock is already getting spicy 👀

In Episode 3 of The Cooldown Lap, we break down the newly revealed liveries from:

🔴 Ferrari

⚪ Mercedes

🔵 Alpine

Who refined perfection?

Who played it too safe?

And who completely missed the mark before a wheel even hit the track?

Then we dive deep into the full five days of shakedown testing — the good, the bad, and the concerning.

Lap times started to tell stories, reliability raised questions, and not every team made it out clean.

We also unpack the growing tension at Alpine, including rumors around Flavio Briatore’s influence and pressure behind the scenes — and what it could mean for the team moving forward.

🎙️ Hosted by Jogpaul & Garrett

📊 Topics covered:

• Ferrari’s evolution — bold step or subtle misfire?

• Mercedes’ new look and early performance signals

• Alpine’s livery + internal pressure rumors

• All 5 days of shakedown lap times explained

• Which teams spun, crashed, or struggled with reliability

• The cars that impressed early

• And the teams that didn’t even show up 👀

👇 Drop a comment

Which livery is your favorite so far?

And which team are you already worried about heading into the season?

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@TheCooldownLap

#F1 #Formula1 #FerrariF1 #MercedesF1 #AlpineF1 #F1Shakedown #F1Testing #F1News #F1Podcast #TheCooldownLap #Motorsport #F1Liveries

The Cooldown Lap – Episode 2 | Red Bull, Audi & 2026 Predictions

F1 launch season is officially here — and the liveries are doing all the talking 👀

In Episode 2 of The Cooldown Lap, we break down the brand-new looks from:

🔴 Red Bull

🟣 VCARB

⚪ Haas

🟡 Audi

Who nailed it?

Who played it safe?

And who already looks like a 2026 title contender?

Then we lock in our 2026 World Championship predictions — P1 to P20 — with no takebacks.

Every correct driver earns a point… and the loser will be hearing about it for years.

🎙️ Hosted by Jogpaul & Garrett

📊 Topics covered:

• Red Bull’s unchanged look — confidence or complacency?

• Why VCARB might have the best livery on the grid

• Is Haas finally serious?

• Audi’s first true F1 identity

• Alonso, Verstappen, Leclerc, Piastri & the 2026 title fight

👇 Drop a comment

Which team won the livery battle?

And who’s your 2026 champion?

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@TheCooldownLap

#F1 #Formula1 #AudiF1 #RedBullRacing #HaasF1 #VCARB #F12026 #FernandoAlonso #MaxVerstappen #F1Podcast #TheCooldownLap #F1News #F1Liveries #Motorsport

🎙️ The Cooldown Lap Podcast | Episode 1

2026 F1 Regulation Changes, Aero Loopholes & Team Launch Season

Welcome to The Cooldown Lap Podcast — a proudly Canadian Formula 1 podcast hosted by Jogpaul and Garrett, where two newer F1 fans break down the sport the way fans actually talk about it.

In our very first episode, we dive into everything shaping the 2026 Formula 1 season, including the biggest regulation changes, the engine loophole controversy involving Mercedes and Red Bull, and what to expect from upcoming team presentations.

This episode covers:

🏎️ The 2026 F1 regulation overhaul

⚙️ The compression / aero loophole teams found (and why it matters)

🔍 How Mercedes & Red Bull gained an advantage

🎤 What really happens at F1 team launches

🔴 What to expect from Red Bull, Haas, and Cadillac presentations

📈 Why 2026 could completely reshuffle the grid

00:34 - Why we started this!

06:55 - Bromance

10:00 - Canadian F1 Fans

10:50 - New Season, New Regs

16:45 - Who will adapt?

17:52 - Loophole

27:08 - Car Presentations

34:23 - Predictions

Whether you’re a Drive to Survive fan or a full-on race-weekend diehard, this podcast is built for real conversations, not hot-takes for clicks.

🎧 New episodes dropping weekly

🇨🇦 North American F1 perspective

🏁 Tech, drama, racing, and honest opinions

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