In this video, I delve into the exciting topic of why former F1 drivers like Kimi Räikkönen and Jenson Button are partnering with NASCAR teams to join the world's largest stock car racing series.  

To provide some context, I start by exploring the history of NASCAR and its popularity, before diving into the changes that the NASCAR leadership have made to improve the cars, calendar, and intensity of the racing. 

 Throughout the video, I offer commentary and analysis, supported by compelling graphs and statistics. 

At various points, I also showcase some thrilling on-track action, including the signature V8 engine noise - a true treat for any motorsports enthusiast! 

Make sure to stick around until the end, where I highlight the stories of Jenson Button and Kimi Räikkönen, two former F1 greats making their mark in NASCAR.  

Thanks for tuning in, and as always, feel free to leave your thoughts and comments below. 

Here are some timestamps to guide you through the video:  

Chapters/Timestamps: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:27 - NASCAR by the Numbers 

5:06 - Changes and Improvements in NASCAR 

7:20 - The Iconic V8 Engine Sound (Headphone Warning) 

10:01 - the Track Limits King 

14:52 - Jenson Button 

20:53 - Kimi Räikkönen  

Full Audio can also be found on spotify - search for The Jack Threlfall Show or use this link:

I am back with a full episode of the podcast in which I'll be reviewing all the team and driver lineups for Formula 1 in 2023 and judging to what extent they meet sports analysis' ultimate test - Do they have that Dog in them?

To some, this is an arbitrary, pointless, and farcical excuse -  those people are  boring. I have very little to offer on the subject of detailed technical research, so this is my alternative.

I would recommend Technical Writers Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech) or Sam Collins (@NorthHertsSam) if you want actual information on how the cars work and what makes them go fast.

In this video, I'll be covering the following chapters and timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

I'll kick off the show with a quick intro and an overview of what to expect in the episode.

0:55 - Tiger Woods' PGA Debut

I'll take a quick detour into the golf history books and talk about the pro debut of Tiger Woods in 1996, more specifically an infamous interview in which a TV pundit questioned his competitive spirit. 

5:49 - The Back of Grid, P10-8 

In this chapter, I'll take a closer look at the drivers and teams at the back of last year's world championship tables. With changes in team principals and driver lineups there is always room for progress. 

17:04 - The Midfield Battle, P7-4 

Next up, I'll explore the midfield battle and take a closer look at the drivers who are fighting to rise up the ranks of the sport to ascend into the higher tier of prize money and sponsorship. 

37:30 - The Leaders, P3-1

Finally, I'll analyze the leaders, the drivers who are in competition for the sport's two world championships.

Thank you very much for watching, and feel free to argue to your wits end in the comments; it helps the algorithm.

Hello everybody and welcome back to the Jack Threlfall Show! This week we are joined by Nadim Bart-Williams of F1.com's writing team! Nadim has been working for Formula 1 for over a year now; starting his career as a media intern and transitioning now into a junior writing role. Nadim's work ranges from the minute-by-minute session notes during FP and Quali to detailed research articles and driver profiles. We caught up to review the dramatic 2022 F1 Seasion, chat about this year's remaining races, and the power of sport across the world. A full list of timestamps and topics can be found below!

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro and Catching Up

0:32 - USA Grand Prix Review

6:45 - Alonso and Stroll's dramatic crash

12:00 - Felipe Drugovich and Past Pod Guests

17:29 - Williams F1, Albon, Seargant, and George Russell

24:31 - Teammate Dynamics

28:49 - The Future of the RBR 2nd Seat

33:15 - Mexico GP Preview and Analysis

42:50 - Sporting Passion beyond F1

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58:22 - Audio/Video back to normal!

59:55 - Audi and Sauber in 2026

1:04:18 - Buxton Banter and Celebrities on the F1 Grid 

1:13:48 - Psychology and The Critcism of Sports

1:16:26 - How to Fix Monaco Qualifying 

1:20:28 - Hannah Schmitz and the RBR Pitwall

link to Nadim's Article:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.red-bull-strategy-chief-schmitz-reveals-how-team-masterminded-verstappens.DF5cvFKMLnrSVuDrsNjG1.html

1:23:00 - F1 Drivers, Constructors, and Race Teams

1:29:32 - Hammer Time!

1:30:30 - Final Mexico Predictions and Analysis

1:36:50 - Outro and Software Crash 

Links:

Nadim: 

https://twitter.com/nadimbw

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadim-bart-williams-449506171/

Me:

Weekly Interview Clips:

www.youtube.com/c/JackThrelfall

Instagram - @jack.threlfall

TikTok - @jackthrelfallshow

Hello everybody and welcome back to the Jack Threlfall Show! This week we are joined by Williams Performance Engineer Tom Chamberlain. Tom is currently studying an engineering Masters at Bath Univeristy and for his placement in industry he spent a year with the Williams F1 Team working primarily on Pit Lane Performance and Analytics. We chatted about his passion for F1, his advice for people applying for similar positions as well as the upcoming USA Grand Prix. A full list of timestamps and topics can be found below!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro and Tom's Role in Racing 

2:23 - First Day at the Factory

4:10 - Why Formula 1?

6:30 - Jost Capito as a leader

7:58 - Tom's First F1 Session (Belgium 2021)

10:50 - Application Process and Advice

14:43 - Back to Belgium

17:35 - Working directly with the Drivers (Latifi and Albon)

19:15 - Variables in Pit Lane Performance

24:44 - F1 from a Trackside perspective

27:20 - The impact of the 2022 Regulations

31:33 - Working with the Pit Crew

35:20 - Cost Cap Chat

40:30 - Team Rivalries

43:33 - How Tom watches F1 now

47:48 - US GP Race + Pit Lane Analysis

54:33 - Looking to 2023

58:35 - The Second Williams Seat and Logan Seargant

1:03:25 - Outro and Thank Yous

Links:

Tom: 

https://www.instagram.com/tomdchamberlain/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-chamberlain-tc847/

Me:

Weekly Interview Clips:

https://www.youtube.com/c/JackThrelfall

Instagram - @jack.threlfall

TikTok - @jackthrelfallshow