The Parc Fermé F1 podcast

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Join Paul and me as we preview the 2025 Formula 1 season covering each team and driver. Who will be fastest? Which drivers will be a challenge? Who will get it right in 2025? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Season Preview 05:53 Regulation Changes for 2025 11:46 Team Dynamics and Strategy 17:52 Driver Mindset and Competition 23:55 Ferrari's Performance and Challenges 27:03 Lewis Hamilton's Impact on Ferrari 30:25 The Dynamics Between Lewis and Charles 33:00 Red Bull's Challenges and Team Dynamics 37:48 Max Verstappen's Performance and Team Strategy 40:42 Mercedes' Prospects and Driver Dynamics 45:57 Aston Martin's Future and Team Strategy 52:58 The Pressure of Performance in F1 55:11 The Flavio Factor and Team Dynamics 57:42 Driver Performance and Expectations 01:01:22 Haas F1: New Challenges and Opportunities 01:04:10 Williams: Aiming for Midfield Competitiveness 01:12:07 Sauber's Transition to Audi and Future Prospects Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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Preseason Testing: What Can We Learn? | Podcast Ep 926 1:06:21

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Join Grace and me as we discuss what we learned from Formula 1's preseason testing in Bahrain. Can you make any realistic prognostication? Or is it pointless to guess? We also discuss the FIA's desire to have four race stewards at six races this year and we offer gift ideas for Aston Martin employees to get Adrian Newey for his first day at the office. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Host's Health Update 02:57 MotoGP vs Formula One: A Comparison 05:54 Preseason Testing Insights 08:55 Analyzing Team Performances and Strategies 11:58 Fastest Laps and Historical Context 15:07 Technical Innovations: FlowViz and Suspension Designs 23:17 Red Bull's Strategy and Testing Insights 26:12 The Impact of Weather on Performance 27:41 The Cutest Aero Innovation 30:39 Flavio Briatore's Return to F1 32:02 FIA's New Stewarding Changes 34:37 Fan Reactions and FIA's Accountability 39:15 Potential FIA Leadership Changes 43:29 Adrian Newey's New Role at Aston Martin 44:38 Welcome Gifts for Adrian Newey 50:53 MotoGP Season Kickoff 59:09 KTM's Financial Troubles and Future 01:04:51 Podcast Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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The Good, The Bad, and The Booing at F1 | Podcast Ep 926 1:12:56

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Join Grace and me as we discuss the 2025 Formula 1 car livery launch event in London. We discuss what we liked, what we didn't like and what prompted the FIA to call the booing fans "tribalist". We discuss how Guenther Steiner is the sole reason F1 is big in the US now and a return to V10 engines. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Introduction 03:00 The Grand Car Livery Launch Event 06:01 Positive Aspects of the Event 09:00 Critiques of the Event 12:00 Booing and Audience Reactions 14:58 Team Presentations and Videos 18:01 Final Thoughts and Future Improvements 22:00 The Over-the-Top Event Experience 22:57 Humor in the Sport: Mike Crack Jokes 24:01 FIA's Response to Fan Reactions 26:02 The Fine Line Between Booing and Bullying 27:53 The Dynamics of Fan Rivalries 29:58 Understanding the Booing of Christian Horner 32:01 Red Bull's Brand Damage and Crisis Management 33:59 The Future of F1: V10s and Sustainable Fuels 37:58 MBS and the Call for V10s 40:00 The Debate on Electric vs. Sustainable Fuels 44:08 The Role of F1 in Fuel Innovation 48:02 Gunther Steiner's Legal Battle and Resolution 49:53 The Controversy of Gunther Steiner's Claims 54:38 Survey Methodology in Formula One 01:02:47 The Importance of Customer Engagement 01:10:44 Humor and Fan Engagement in F1 Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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F1 teams are lazy | Podcast Ep 925 1:11:05

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Join Grace and me as we discuss the latest happenings in Formula One, including Franz Tost's controversial remarks about work-life balance in the sport, the internal dynamics at Red Bull Racing, and the generational differences in perspectives on work and life. Let's be fair, maybe something was lost in the translation there. :) We talk about trouble at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton and more. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:07 Formula One News Overview 03:50 Franz Tost's Controversial Comments 11:44 Generational Perspectives on Work-Life Balance 19:29 Internal Conflicts at Red Bull Racing 25:30 The Dynamics of Team Relationships in F1 27:08 The Rise and Fall of F1 Teams 28:26 Lewis Hamilton's Move to Ferrari: Challenges Ahead 30:47 The Future of Ferrari with Lewis Hamilton 32:41 The Political Landscape of F1: Rwanda and Beyond 39:32 Consumer Responsibility in F1's Global Expansion 45:11 Williams F1: A New Era Begins 51:14 The Anticipation of Events 53:01 Mentorship in Formula 1 56:08 The Evolution of Car Development 01:00:09 Celebrity Connections in Motorsport 01:01:58 Drumming and Racing: A Unique Parallel 01:04:00 The Future of Drivers in Different Series Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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Netflix in F1 bid | Podcast Ep 924 1:14:10

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Join Grace and me as we discuss Netflix's bid to carry F1 in the US for the 2026 season. We also discuss the new Drive to Survive season and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Reflections 03:01 NFL Offseason and Team Dynamics 06:01 Formula One News and Drive to Survive 09:05 Viewer Trends and Series Performance 12:11 Authenticity and Storytelling in Drive to Survive 14:49 Future of Drive to Survive and Potential Changes 18:05 Access and Behind-the-Scenes Insights 21:09 Comparisons with Other Sports Documentaries 23:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 27:49 The Misrepresentation of Racing Legends 29:00 The Untold Stories of Formula One 30:05 Netflix's Growing Influence in Formula One 32:48 The Future of F1 Broadcasting 34:49 The Importance of Expertise in F1 Commentary 39:50 The Need for Technical Insight in Broadcasting 45:46 Selecting the Right Team for F1 Coverage 50:10 The Dynamics of Commentary Teams 51:47 Joe Guan Yu's New Role and Team Developments 54:34 Alvin's Cats and Reality TV Updates 56:46 The State of Waffle House and Nostalgia in Dining 01:00:29 MotoGP Season Preview and Testing Insights 01:03:19 No Shit Headlines and F1 News Updates Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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Nude F1 driver | Podcast Ep 923 1:06:18

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Join Grace and me as we discuss F1's nude driver, Johnny Herbet's ousting at FIA, flexible wings and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 03:03 Weather and Groundhog Day Traditions 05:58 Transition to Formula One News 09:00 Las Vegas Grand Prix Updates 12:01 Valtteri Bottas and the Nude Reserve Driver 14:59 Humor and Personal Anecdotes 20:12 The Bold Look: Hair and Style in F1 21:57 Valtteri Bottas: Charity and Controversy 24:14 Ford's Return: A New Era in F1 30:39 Johnny Herbert: The Stewarding Controversy 42:27 The Future of Stewarding in F1 43:52 The Coanda Effect and Flexi Wing Tests 46:14 FIA's Commitment to Bodywork Flexibility Regulations 47:55 Albon's Cats: Cutting-Edge Motorsport Stories 50:30 MotoGP Launches and Team Updates 53:40 Super Bowl and Cultural Reflections 56:14 Upcoming MotoGP Race in Horef 01:00:07 Headlines and Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari News Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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F1's elevator speech | Podcast Ep 922 1:19:03

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Join Grace and me as we discuss the new FIA's bad-word policy, the F1 car launch event, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and more. We even write Gordon Ramsay's first season of F1's Hell's Kitchen! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments 03:02 F1 News and Recent Events 05:46 FIA Sporting Code Changes 08:48 Discussion on FIA's New Regulations 12:04 Critique of MBS's Leadership 14:54 Gordon Ramsay's F1 Catering Partnership 18:03 Creative Ideas for F1 Events 28:38 Creative Punishments and Cooking Challenges 30:59 Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Debut 35:10 The Impact of Lewis on Ferrari 38:46 The Business of Formula One 45:48 F1 Team Launch Strategies 53:46 Creative F1 Scenarios and Humor 54:58 The Uncontainable Lawrence Stroll 56:03 Alpine's Unique Presentation Ideas 56:58 Haas and CNC Machines: A Fun Twist 58:02 Red Bull's Fraternity Hazing 58:57 Williams' Poetic Presentation 01:00:55 Audi's Marketing Strategy in F1 01:03:00 Nonsense Section: Lighthearted Conversations 01:03:54 Personal Stories and Connections 01:08:58 Headlines and News in F1 01:12:00 Mailbag: Listener Questions and Insights Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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Roar before the Finbarr | Podcast Ep 921 1:20:05

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Join Paul, Grace and me as we discuss the upcoming Daytona 24 hour race and F1 news! We cover Aston martin rumors about Max, Audi, Williams and more. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 03:58 Daytona 24 Hours Preview 10:06 Understanding GTD vs GTD Pro 19:30 Critical Corners at Daytona 20:50 Balance of Power in Racing 22:28 Race Strategy for 24-Hour Events 25:40 Interactions with Other Drivers 26:20 Racing Connections and Community 28:58 IMSA Insights and Experiences 32:03 Aston Martin and F1 Speculations 35:58 Alpine's Future and Engine Changes 43:03 Williams' Challenges and Change Management 49:13 Pushing Limits in Projects 50:40 Simplicity in Complexity 51:48 Team Dynamics and Changes 53:02 Audi's Future in Formula 1 54:39 Expectations from New Teams 57:07 Innovations in Everyday Life 01:00:26 Cultural References in Sports 01:03:42 F1 Team Leaks and Social Media Blunders 01:05:01 Lewis Hamilton's Extreme Sports Adventure 01:06:05 Valtteri Bottas: The Quirky Test Driver 01:07:32 The Dichotomy of F1 Personalities 01:08:10 Will Buxton's Career Transition 01:10:01 Commentary Skills in F1 Broadcasting 01:13:06 Sergio Perez's Unexpected Departure from Red Bull 01:15:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Racing Events Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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F1 Resolutions | Podcast Ep 920 1:20:55

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Join Grace and me as we reveal what each driver's New Year Resolution should be and we also cover Krack, Colapinto and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:03 Upcoming Events in Racing 06:03 Controversy in Formula One 11:57 Driver Rankings Discussion 24:02 Team Bosses Rankings and Analysis 26:56 Aston Martin's Leadership Shake-Up 35:01 Driver Dynamics and Team Strategies 39:00 AI's Take on Driver Resolutions 54:54 Reflections on Performance and Future Goals 55:26 Validating Positions in Racing 56:56 Navigating Alpine Politics 58:33 Jack Doohan's Transition to F1 01:00:35 Nico Hülkenberg's Role at Sauber 01:01:19 Learning and Contributing in Rebuilding Teams 01:02:54 Esteban Ocon's Leadership at Haas 01:03:22 Reality TV and Competition Dynamics 01:06:32 Color Confusion in Sports Uniforms 01:09:00 Supercomputers and F1 Predictions 01:14:08 The Future of Spa in F1 01:19:37 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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F1 Doppelgangers | Podcast Ep 919 1:13:24

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Join Paul, Grace and me as we explain the driver doppelganger's as well as air our 2024 F1 grievances. Is Toto and Susie really Jean-Pierre Sarti and Louise Frederickson? Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 05:23 Air Your Grievances 12:02 Charles Leclerc's Doppelganger 18:45 Carlos Sainz's Doppelganger 25:10 Fashion Icons: Lewis Hamilton and Johnny Weir 30:26 Admiring Legends: George Russell and Michael Caine 35:44 Grievances in Formula 1 43:16 Red Bull's Controversies 51:07 Media Coverage and Commentary Issues 56:46 Grievances with the Cost Cap 01:03:39 Final Thoughts and Grievances Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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TPF Stories ep 6 | From Legends to Heroes 20:41

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In this episode, we talk about...from legends to heroes.

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Join Grace and me as we discuss Red Bull's driver change for 2025 including Lawson, Tsunoda and Perez. Was this the right decision? Should Yuki have been given a chance? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Cheer 06:02 The Impact of Driver Performance on Team Dynamics 08:56 Comparative Analysis of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez 12:03 The Role of Marketing and Personality in F1 15:00 Liam Lawson vs. Yuki Tsunoda: A Driver Comparison 17:58 Helmut Marko's Insights and Team Decisions 27:48 The Dynamics of Team Management in Racing 29:55 Mental Strength and Driver Performance 31:41 Evaluating Driver Potential and Team Decisions 32:46 The Role of Junior Teams in Driver Development 34:28 The Impact of Youth on Formula One 36:48 Red Bull's Strategy and Team Dynamics 38:40 The Narrative of Formula One and Team Management 41:03 Reflections on Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost 48:51 Legacy and the Evolution of Racing Legends 52:24 The Changing of the Guard in Formula One 54:03 Dramatic License in Sports Adaptations 56:31 The Narrative Freedom in Senna's Story 57:41 Documentary vs. Biopic: Understanding Senna 01:00:17 2025 F1 Grid: Analyzing Driver Lineups 01:02:06 Make or Break: Ocon's Future in F1 01:03:15 MotoGP: Rediscovering Classic Races 01:05:21 Lewis Hamilton's Shift to Ferrari: A Personal Take 01:08:29 Valtteri Bottas Returns to Mercedes 01:09:26 FIA President Under Fire 01:10:12 Christian Horner's Year from Hell 01:11:21 Liam Lawson's Irish Dancing Confession 01:12:46 George Russell's Political Role in F1 01:13:33 Thanking Supporters and Looking Ahead Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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Prize giving gala episode | Podcast Ep 917 1:10:04

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Join Grace and me as we review the FIA prize-giving gala from Rwanda covering style, length, etiquette and crowd management. We also cover the Formula 1 news of the week and offer some anecdotal tales for good measure. I do hope MBS weighed each award recipient prior to them taking the stage. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:30 Reflections on the Abu Dhabi Race 03:10 Celebrating McLaren's Success 04:55 Trophy Design and Awards Ceremony 06:54 Lando's Life and F1 News 08:55 Prize Giving Ceremony Highlights 10:11 Jackie Ickx and the Gala Experience 12:25 MBS and the FIA's Power Dynamics 20:51 Concerns Over FIA's Governance 23:58 Final Thoughts on FIA's Future 24:15 Escalating FIA Drama 25:00 Heat Management in Formula 1 28:03 Innovations in Driver Cooling Systems 31:02 Changes to DRS Regulations 33:05 Reflections on the Offseason 38:57 Controversies Surrounding Lance Stroll 47:32 Controversies and Personalities in F1 52:20 The Impact of New Fans on F1 57:50 The Evolution of F1 Knowledge 01:01:45 Imposter Syndrome in Young Drivers 01:04:00 Rumors and Reality in F1 01:08:01 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/theparcferme…

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Abu Dhabi GP Review | Podcast Ep 916 53:28

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Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. We cover Lando Norris and McLaren's constructor's championship win, Pierre Gasly and Alpine's $50M payday and Valtteri Bottas' anti-hero exit from F1. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Final Race of the Season 06:00 McLaren's Journey and Championship Victory 11:57 Mercedes' Strategy and Lewis Hamilton's Farewell 17:56 Final Thoughts and Future Outlooks 26:29 Red Bull's Challenges and Driver Dynamics 32:35 Aston Martin's Strategy and Driver Performance 38:44 AlphaTauri's Driver Performance and Future…

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Qatar GP Review | Podcast Ep 915 57:56

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