Torquing Point

Since he left the sport in 2018, Fernando Alonso has refused to let rumours of a return go away, but could such rumours become reality? Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster kick off the seventh edition of Torquing Point by discussing how the Spaniard has kept himself in the picture and whether he really wants to make a comeback.They then take a look at the teams he could potentially join, with seats at Mercedes and Aston Martin, as well as returns to his three former teams all being considered. Such discussions raise the question; Just how good is he? Factoring in what he brings to the table both on and off the track, Finley and Michelle ponder this, with the former answering the hotly debated question of whether he's better than Hamilton.Some teams may want him back, but how about the fans? Finley reads out some thoughts sent by them over social media before the pair wrap things up by giving their own preferences and predictions. Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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More weeks have gone by without any racing, and another episode of Torquing Point is here to discuss what's happened in them.Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster kick off the sixth edition of Planet F1's podcast by taking a look at the reports that have come out regarding where and when the 2020 season will begin. They then discuss the news that Toto Wolff has invested in Aston Martin, and wonder whether it's a sign that he is indeed going to leave Mercedes and join them for 2021 and beyond. Another talking point in the world of Formula 1 at the moment is the future of Daniel Ricciardo. Will he stay at Renault? Could he really go back to Red Bull? What about Ferrari? Finley and Michelle go through every possibility...The Australian has also been in the news for his first diary entry, in which he revealed his five most underrated drivers. Planet F1 asked readers to pick one themselves, and the pair end the episode by discussing said picks and giving their own. Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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There's more going on in virtual than actual Formula 1 these days, so Planet F1 discusses both sides of the sport in the latest episode of Torquing Point. Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster kick the fifth edition of the podcast off by discussing the fact that four drivers have taken pay cuts. Do the rest of the grid have an obligation to follow suit? And will they?They then move from drivers to team principals and discuss the Toto Wolff rumours that just won't go away. Is the Austrian really unhappy at Mercedes? If so, is Aston Martin a viable destination? As always, the final part of the episode focuses the audience and specifically who from the grid they'd like to see join the world of Esports for the next Virtual Grand Prix.Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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Will Vettel stay at Ferrari? If not, who will replace him? Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster take a look in the latest episode of Torquing Point.The pair begin Episode 4 by discussing Sky Italia's report that the team have offered the German a one year contract with a reduced salary.They then go over Ferrari's reasons for giving him a pay cut, consider whether he'll sign it and look at what else he would do if not.Reading out some comments from the listeners, Finley and Michelle then go through the contenders to replace him, before predicting what will happen.Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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*This week's Episode may sound different. For obvious reasons we were unable to get to our studio!*Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster kick off episode 3 of Planet F1’s podcast by going over the ramifications of the sport's most famous race, the Monaco Grand Prix, being cancelled, and try to figure out just how the 2020 season is going to take place.The global pandemic isn't just affecting this season's calendar anymore, either. The big regulation changes originally slated for 2021 have been delayed a year and, failing to hide their disappointment, they go over why this decision was made and what it means going forward.With a lack of real life track action, E-sports has stepped up, and Finley and Michelle attempt to answer all the big questions surrounding it. Can it fill the void? Will more F1 drivers take part? Would a Kimi gaming stream be the greatest thing in motor racing? With the help of some comments from the site's readers, they then wrap things up by discussing Pedro de la Rosa's somewhat controversial claim that the Hamilton/Alonso pairing was the best ever.Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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Coronavirus may have brought the 2020 Formula 1 season to a halt, but Torquing Point goes on. In the second episode of Planet F1’s podcast, Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster recap the events of Friday that, eventually, led to the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix, and discuss the FIA’s somewhat questionable reactionary skills.With race postponements piling up, they then look ahead to the rest of the season and consider when and where things could finally get underway, and what the schedule may end up looking like. The readers and listeners have their own ideas about how the calendar should shape up, and Finley reads some of them out before bringing an end to the episode. Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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In the first episode of Torquing Point from www.planetf1.com, Finley Crebolder and Michelle Foster sit down to preview the 2020 Formula 1 season. Factoring in the new cars, drivers and pre-season testing, they start by taking a look at the "big three" and how the title flight may unfold.They then move on to discussing which team will finish as the best of the rest and whether Williams can avoid the dreaded wooden spoon this time around. Things are wrapped up with some outlandish predictions sent in by the readers, before Finley and Michelle give their own. Follow Planet F1:Twitter: @Planet_F1Facebook: Planet F1

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Torquing Point is a new, weekly F1 podcast from the folks at PlanetF1.com.Each week we'll talk about the biggest news, with previews and reviews of what has been, and what is to come!Don't forget to subscribe for your weekly hit of the best new F1 podcast in town.We'll see you on the grid.

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