In an episode of three distinct parts, Sim tells Matt and Dave about the woes and demise of his Jaguar XE before delving into the comments made by John Elkann. They have a look back at the success of Ferrari in F1 and question the reputation of the F1 team. Finally, the show finishes with a discussion on just how the plights of both McLaren drivers appear to have switched in the 2025 F1 WDC and can we pinpoint where and when this happened?

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Sim and Dave are joined by Matt and are focusing on the challenges of racing timetables, media reactions to F1 events, the dynamics within McLaren, and the implications of Porsche's withdrawal from the WEC. They delve into the complexities of Balance of Performance (BOP), the future of the WEC, and the Asian Le Mans Series, while also addressing the marketing strategies and fan engagement in motorsports.

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Dave, Scott and Sim start with a humorous connection between music and motorsport, particularly focusing on the band Bob Villain, to a funny incident involving Dave getting stuck in his micro office. They also engage in a quiz comparing English village names to Le Mans drivers. The discussion then transitions to reflections on recent F1 races, highlighting the performances Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, while also considering the unpredictability of motorsport as well as McLaren's pit stop challenges and the implications of extreme heat race regulations. They also analyse Max Verstappen's performance in the NLS and the impact of the grid strength at this round. The discussion extends to the role of media narratives in shaping perceptions of motorsport and concludes with a debate on the best racing series to watch, both on TV and live.

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Scott and Dave are joined by Matt to discuss various topics related to technology and automotive experiences, and the nuances of car rentals. They delve into a detailed review of the Kia Stonic, highlighting its features and shortcomings, particularly in the context of driving in Spain. The discussion shifts to endurance racing, focusing on Max Verstappen's recent participation at the Nurburgring, exploring the complexities of racing regulations and the unique challenges of the track. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of racing and the aspirations of drivers beyond Formula 1.

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Dave and Scott are joined by Neil to catch up on the chaos from the last few F1 races. Things kick off with some classic “back in my day” grumbles about PC gaming, before swerving straight into McLaren’s team orders drama (and the inevitable over-the-top reactions that came with it). From there, it’s a tour of the ever-expanding midfield—where everyone’s moving around except Alpine, who seem to have set up permanent camp at the back. The guys also break down Max’s bold dash into Turn 1 at Monza, debating just how much tarmac you’re really allowed to use. Finally, they look ahead to Max taking on the Nürburgring, with a little help from The Racing Line app—and even some insider tips from the app’s creator.

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Scott is joined by Sim and Dave for a little mid season quiz, but only after some natual chat about boating and cars in France. There is some distraction during the quiz, as to be expected, as well as an F1 movie interlude while Scott fights with a spreadsheet. Following the results of the quiz, there's a quick look at classic BTCC against modern BTCC with some stories from Dave, who never has a normal motorsport weekend at a track.

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Chapters:

Introducing with Jean Todt - 00:00 - 03:52

Why was Horner fired? - 03:52 - 13:26

Is Max worth it? - 13:26 - 18:38

Horners successor - 18:38 - 22:10

The current status of Red Bull - 22:10 - 30:02

Scott's wildcard idea - 30:02 - 33:24

Future Red Bull and Mercedes drivers - 33:24 - 43:00

Horners' next steps - 43:00 - 49:37

Outro - 49:37 - end

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Scott and Sim are joined by Matt to react to the news of Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull. They discuss the various points that this huge move impacts, from the driver market between Red Bull and Mercedes, the future of Red Bull itself, as well as what's next for Christian Horner.

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Chapters:

Introducing with Jean Todt - 00:00 - 03:52

Why was Horner fired? - 03:52 - 13:26

Is Max worth it? - 13:26 - 18:38

Horners successor - 18:38 - 22:10

The current status of Red Bull - 22:10 - 30:02

Scott's wildcard idea - 30:02 - 33:24

Future Red Bull and Mercedes drivers - 33:24 - 43:00

Horners' next steps - 43:00 - 49:37

Outro - 49:37 - end

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Dave, Sim and Matt have a discussion following the triple header of 24-hour races at Le Mans, Nurburgring and Spa. The main theme throughout the talks is the lack of flair and spirit that has hit Le Mans and endurance racing with the increase in focus on manufacturers. They examine the cause, identify what's missing, and explore potential solutions.

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Chapters:

Intro - 00:00 - 06:45

How were the three endurance races? - 06:45 - 11:07

Why did Le Mans feel flat? - 11:07 - 22:08

Cost cap vs BoP - 22:08 - 32:27

The LPM2 situation - 32:27 - 41:59

The spirit of Le Mans - 41:59 - 50:20

Nurburgring driver standards - 50:20 - 58:07

Outro - 58:07 - end

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Nick joins Dave, Scott and Matt following the podium of Nico Hulkenburg at the Silverstone Grand Prix. Leading up to the biggest talking point, the Voecast team look at different aspects including the Red Bull situation (at the time of recording - the evening before the Horner news!), Aston Martin and Alpine. There's an in depth look at the Oscar Piastri incident behind the safety car to finish the discussion.

Scott closes with a poignant mention of our friend Greg Alexander.

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Chapters:

Intro - 00:00 - 04:25

Max Verstappens 2025 British GP - 04:25 - 14:25

Who to drive the Aston Martin? - 14:25 - 26:11

Lets talk about Alpine - 26:11 - 30:57

Nico Hulkenberg gets podium - 30:57 - 38:00

On that Piastri thing... - 38:00 - 58:10

Scott's unpopular Silverstone opinion - 58:10 - 1:05.20

Greg Alexander remembrance - 1:05.20 - end

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First and foremost, everyone at Voecast would like to pay their respects on the passing of Greg - a highly valued member of the Voe group chat for over 20 years, veteran of several Le Mans trips but also the man behind the @GregzVR channel, the classic F1archives.com website and a key member of the modding community. This recording was made before we knew of the sad news, but we will pay full tribute on the next recording, the very least that Greg deserved. The thoughts of Voecast are with Greg's family at this time.

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Dave, Scott and Matt discuss the Austrian GP, but only after discussing the issues with the imperial measuring system and mixing it with the metric system. There's a discussion on the team's views on the newly released F1 movie. The race discussion begins on the role the TV director has in creating a narrative around different teams and drivers based on the choice of radio messages which are broadcast. There's a check in on Lewis' season so far and his connection with Ferrari before rounding up other points from the Austrian race. This is finished with a consideration of the impact Bottas can make at Alpine.

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Chapters:

Intro - 00:00 - 12:45

Racing radio coverage - 12:45 - 16:35

The F1 movie - 16:35 - 22:25

Team radio broadcasting - 22:22 - 32:58

Mclaren driver standings - 32:58 - 38:38

The Hamilton era - 38:38 - 48:34

Austria race roundup - 48:34 - 56:04

Bottas at Alpine - 56:04 - 58:56

Outro - 58:56 - end

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