The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort. We review each team and driver as they finished and talk about Lando Norris, Logan Sargeant, Max Verstappen and even Stake F1. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap
09:30 Lando Norris Dominates with McLaren's Strong Pace
19:08 Max Verstappen Manages Tires for Valuable Points
25:37 Ferrari Surprises with Charles Leclerc's Third-Place Finish
30:28 Lewis Hamilton Fights His Way Up the Field
34:58 Sergio Perez Struggles with Tire Degradation
40:15 McLaren Closes the Gap in the Constructors' Championship
44:58 Tire Degradation Exposes Strengths and Weaknesses
32:12 Impressive drives by Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc
34:22 Disappointing performances by Williams and Alfa Romeo
36:06 Controversial decision by McLaren in Hungary
47:45 Awards for Move of the Race, Donkey of the Race, and Drive of the Race

Join Grace, Paul and me as we celebrate our 900th podcast episode with a fun special including a rapid-fire Q&A. It's like accordions...

Get to know a side of Grace and Paul you never knew existed.

Chapters:

00:00 Recapping Formula One Milestones
14:30 The 100th Grand Prix: Jackie Stewart's Victory
18:17 The 200th Grand Prix: Ronnie Peterson's Triumph
20:43 The 300th Grand Prix: Niki Lauda's Home Win
23:37 Memorable Races and Drivers
32:57 Rapid-Fire Questions: Revealing F1 Preferences

Join Grace and me as we discuss news in Formula One, including the Department of Justice investigation into Liberty Media and the dismissal of Christian Horner's misconduct appeal. We also explore the possibility of a Rwandan Grand Prix and the challenges and implications of hosting a race in Africa.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and News
05:19 Department of Justice Investigates Liberty Media
18:38 Christian Horner's Misconduct Appeal Dismissed
29:17 Exploring the Possibility of a Rwandan Grand Prix
35:24 Challenges and Implications of Hosting a Race in Africa
35:40 Expanding Formula 1 to Africa
38:02 The Pros and Cons of Sprint Races
41:09 Gunther Steiner's Book and Ongoing Speculation
48:53 Unsung Heroes of the Olympics: Javelin Cars
53:55 Replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
57:44 The Impact of Sergio Perez Leaving Red Bull
01:00:36 The Rise of Pickleball

Todd and Grace discuss recent news in Formula One, including Carlos Sainz joining Williams and the potential investment and improvements happening within the team. They also touch on the recent races and standout moments, such as George Russell's win in Austria and Lewis Hamilton's victories in Silverstone and Hungary.

The conversation highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in team communication, as well as the significance of long-term planning and investment in building a competitive team

Todd and Grace discuss the reasons why Carlos Sainz may have chosen Williams over other teams like Audi and Alpine. They explore the importance of stability, legacy, and being part of a team's development.

They also analyze the recent changes at Audi, including the hiring of Mattia Binotto and Jonathan Wheatley, and the potential tie-up by HiTech Racing. They discuss the confusion and instability at Alpine, with the departure of key personnel and rumors of a Mercedes engine deal.

Chapters

00:00 Carlos Sainz Joins Williams: A Sign of Investment and Improvements
18:18 Transparency and Honesty in Team Communication
20:17 The Importance of Long-Term Planning and Investment
22:40 Standout Moments in Recent Races
32:09 Changes at Audi: Mattia Binotto, Jonathan Wheatley, and the Potential Takeover
45:05 The Confusion and Instability at Alpine: Rumors and Departures
49:06 The Complexity of Decision-Making in Formula 1
54:44 Leaks and the Influence of Engineers
58:55 The Decline of Journalism and Clickbait Headlines
01:08:47 The Impact of DRS Rule Changes on Tire Strategy
01:12:38 Supporting the Podcast and Sharing the Love

Join Paul and Todd as they review the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix covering every team and driver. We discuss the 1-stopper performance of George Russell, Lewis's big win, Lando's shortcoming and red Bull's weak link. 

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
07:34 Mercedes Dominance and George Russell's Disqualification
09:22 Lando Norris' Struggles and Oscar Piastri's Impressive Drive
15:48 The Impact of Clean Air and DRS Trains on Racing
21:51 Carlos Sainz's Surprising Move to Williams
48:53 George Russell's Impressive Drive
50:36 Challenges Faced by the Audi Team
52:37 Presentation of Awards

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix covering all teams drivers, team orders, strategy and more. We even discuss McLaren's ham-fisted team orders debacle, Oscar Piastri's first win, Lewis and Max's collision and much more. 

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Aston Martin Valkyrie Testing
06:20 The Challenges of the Hungaroring Track and Strategy Importance
13:20 Analyzing McLaren's Strategy and Lando Norris' Position
19:09 The Impact on Lando Norris' Championship Aspirations
21:23 The Changing Dynamics in Formula 1
24:40 The Significance of the Constructors' Championship
36:10 Mercedes' Competitive Performance Despite Not Having the Fastest Car
40:03 Ferrari's Mixed Weekend: Leclerc's Recovery and Sainz's Struggles
42:45 Red Bull's Challenges: Verstappen's Collision and Perez's Difficult Race
51:26 Max Verstappen's Aggressive Driving and Struggles
53:27 McLaren's Strategy Blunder
56:06 Speculation about Driver Transfers
01:13:27 Preview of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps

Join Paul and me as we discuss the teams, drivers and championship in this mega F1 mid season review special podcast. We cover each team and driver and share our thoughts on how they've done and what they need to do for the balance of the 2024 Formula 1 season.

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Chapters00:00 Sauber: Transitioning Towards Audi
12:33 Valtteri Bottas: Considering a Move to IndyCar
23:19 Alpine: Promising Moments but Room for Improvement

26:27 Logan Sargeant and Pierre Gasly: Uncertain Futures
34:47 Pierre Gasly's Impressive Performance
36:41 Esteban Ocon's Struggle and Aggressive Driving
41:27 Haas Shows Improvement without Gunther Steiner
45:17 Nico Hulkenberg Deserves a Top Ride
51:36 Daniel Ricciardo's Struggles with Hybrid Cars
53:32 Yuki Tsunoda's Performance and Attitude
56:38 Fernando Alonso's Frustration at Aston Martin
01:02:21 Lance Stroll's Inconsistent Performance
01:07:53 Mercedes' Remarkable Development
01:09:15 McLaren's Impressive Progress and Potential
01:10:53 Lewis Hamilton's Motivation and Win at the British Grand Prix
01:13:18 George Russell's Transition at Mercedes
01:16:44 Ferrari's Struggles and Unforced Errors
01:21:19 Challenges Faced by Sergio Perez at Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton wins his ninth British Grand Prix, breaking the record for the most wins in a single race by any driver.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez continues to struggle, leading to rumors of a potential contract termination.

McLaren's strategy calls for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were questionable, with Norris losing out on a win due to tire selection.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc had another disappointing race, while Carlos Sainz Jr. performed well with the right strategy.

Overall, the race showcased the competitiveness of multiple teams and the importance of strategic decision-making. The British Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton secure a crucial victory for Mercedes, ending their five-race winless streak. The race was filled with strategic decisions and changing weather conditions, providing plenty of excitement.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Recap
03:18 Lewis Hamilton's Historic Win
13:03 Struggles for Sergio Perez at Red Bull
27:53 Mixed Results for Ferrari
34:59 Importance of Strategy in a Competitive Race

Join Paul and me as we discuss the FIA Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. We talk about the track, the strategy, and the incidents that occurred during the race.We also touch on the topic of track limits and the inconsistency in officiating as well as the battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Austrian Grand Prix
05:12 Mercedes: George Russell's Win and Lewis Hamilton's Struggles
12:25 McLaren: Lando Norris' DNF and Oscar Piastri's Performance
23:24 Discussion on Track Limits and Officiating
25:11 The Intense Battle Between Verstappen and Norris
27:04 Changing Dynamics of Relationships in Formula 1
36:19 Ferrari's Performance and Unforced Errors
39:24 Concerns about Sergio Perez's Support for Verstappen

Todd and Paul discuss the the Spanish Grand Prix. They analyze the performance of different teams and drivers, including Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes. They highlight the strategic decisions made by the teams and the impact of tire management on the race.They also discuss the development arcs of the teams and the importance of driver skill in maximizing the performance of the car. Overall, they express excitement for the competitive season ahead.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Glen Race
04:02 Discussion on the Spanish Grand Prix
12:53 Analysis of Red Bull's Victory and McLaren's Performance
25:20 George Russell's Performance and Team Dynamics
27:43 Lewis Hamilton's Podium Finish and Rumors
30:01 Struggles for Ferrari and Aston Martin
39:59 Challenges Faced by Williams and Alfa Romeo
50:01 Preview of the Austrian Grand Prix