The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss the news of Fernando Alonso signing a new extension with Aston Martin through 2026. They speculate on the possibility of a post-racing role for Alonso at the team and discuss the challenges of retiring from a lifelong career in Formula One They also touch on the topic of Honda's relationship with Alonso, considering his past criticism of their engine. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of the second seat at Aston Martin and the potential for a partnership with Carlos Sainz. In this part of the conversation, Todd and Grace discuss the recent comments made by Fernando Alonso about Honda's engine problems and the return of Formula One to the Chinese Grand Prix.They also talk about Gene Haas' investment in the Haas F1 team and the challenges they face in improving their performance. Grace shares her experience attending a MotoGP race and highlights the impressive performance of Maverick Vinales. She also mentions some interesting observations, such as the large birds in Texas and the availability of Ben Spies bobbleheads.In this final part of the conversation, Todd and Grace discuss the practice of holding onto the halo or front wing during pit stops to stabilize the car. They also speculate about the change in Yuki Tsunoda's behavior and the possibility of a robotic clone driving for him. They touch on the topic of aerodynamics in MotoGP and how it affects the look of the bikes. The episode concludes with a thank you to Patreon supporters and a reminder to leave ratings and reviews.aker Player:YouTube: Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 06:21 The Challenges of Retiring from Formula One 13:07 Overcoming Strained Relationships: Alonso and Honda 24:33 Fernando Alonso's Frustration and Honda's Engine Problems 32:08 Gene Haas' Cautious Approach to Investing in Haas F1 45:13 The Thrilling Experience of Attending a MotoGP Race 49:39 Interesting Observations: Large Birds in Texas and Ben Spies Bobbleheads 56:21 The Mystery of Yuki Tsunoda 01:12:17 Thank You to Patreon Supporters

Join Paul and me on this day of the eclipse as we review the Japanese Grand Prix. We cover each team and driver as they finished. Summary In this episode, Todd and Paul discuss the Japanese Grand Prix and the performance of the teams and drivers. They talk about the challenges of the Suzuka circuit and the importance of qualifying position. They analyze the performance of Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each team. They also discuss the strategies employed by the teams and the impact it had on the race. Overall, they conclude that Red Bull was dominant, Ferrari showed improvement, and McLaren faced some challenges. In this part of the conversation, Todd and Paul discuss the performances of Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, and Fernando Alonso. They also talk about Lance Stroll's struggles, the progress of Aston Martin, and the challenges faced by Daniel Ricciardo. The chapter titles could be 'Carlos Sainz's Stellar Year', 'Lando Norris' Inspired Drive', 'Aston Martin's Progress', and 'Daniel Ricciardo's Struggles'. In this final part of the conversation, Todd and Paul discuss the performances of various drivers in the Portuguese Grand Prix. They highlight Yuki Tsunoda's impressive drive and his ability to make overtakes, as well as his improved attitude towards his team. They also discuss the progress of Haas F1 and Alpine, noting the improvements in their pace and strategy. However, they express concern about the ongoing struggles of Williams and Aston Martin. The conversation concludes with the presentation of the 'Move of the Race', 'Donkey of the Race', and 'Drive of the Race' awards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Non-F1 Topics 03:01 Overview of Sonoma Raceway 08:19 Discussion of Suzuka Circuit and Qualifying 16:38 Analysis of Red Bull's Performance 25:56 Assessment of McLaren's Challenges 27:19 Outlook for Carlos Sainz's Future 28:25 Carlos Sainz's Stellar Year 30:08 Lando Norris' Inspired Drive 37:45 Aston Martin's Progress 39:16 Daniel Ricciardo's Struggles 55:21 Yuki Tsunoda's Impressive Drive and Improved Attitude 57:59 Progress of Haas F1 and Alpine 59:46 Struggles of Williams and Aston Martin 01:09:08 Move of the Race: Yuki Tsunoda's Overtakes 01:11:03 Donkey of the Race: Daniel Ricciardo's Mistake 01:12:47 Drive of the Race: Charles Leclerc's One-Stop Strategy

Join Grace and me as we discuss Adrian Newey, Aston Martin, Red Bull, KERS, Williams and more. 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 Summary In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss the potential move of Adrian Newey to Aston Martin, the dynamics within Red Bull and the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving the team. They also delve into the allegations against Christian Horner and the struggles for control within Red Bull. The episode concludes with a discussion on the criticism of Red Bull's dominance in Formula One. In this part of the conversation, Todd and Grace discuss various topics related to Formula One and MotoGP. They talk about fan opinions on Mercedes domination in F1 and the appeal of unpredictability in MotoGP. They also touch on internal issues within teams and the upcoming changes in engine regulations and chassis design. The conversation includes an update on Williams' production delays and ends with the news of Liberty Media acquiring MotoGP and their plans to expand its global audience. In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss the potential collaboration between MotoGP and Formula One, including sharing marketing strategies and coordinating calendars. They also talk about improving the MotoGP viewing experience, such as differentiating the bikes with colored dots and spreading out the race calendar. The conversation touches on language and accessibility in MotoGP, as well as issues with the MotoGP streaming service. They explore the possibility of joint F1 and MotoGP races and discuss the importance of fixing the Apple TV app. The episode concludes with Albons Cats, featuring shoutouts to Valtteri Bottas and the birds of Australia. They also mention Lewis Hamilton's meetings with Boris Becker and Serena Williams, Ferrari's regret over not signing Hamilton, Christian Horner's sex scandal, and Hamilton's shooting skills. Takeaways Chapters00:00 Introduction and Patreon shoutout 03:09 Adrian Newey and Aston Martin 07:38 Max Verstappen's potential move 12:12 Red Bull's future and internal dynamics 23:18 Struggles for control within Red Bull 24:21 Criticism of Red Bull's dominance 25:42 Mercedes Domination and Fan Opinions 27:39 MotoGP: The Appeal of Unpredictability 28:07 Internal Issues vs. Regulation Changes 32:31 2026 Engine Regulations and Chassis Changes 37:14 Williams Update: Production Delays 41:32 Liberty Media Acquires MotoGP 43:36 Expanding MotoGP's Global Audience 49:23 Collaboration between MotoGP and Formula One 50:08 Improving the MotoGP Viewing Experience 51:24 Language and Accessibility in MotoGP 52:19 Issues with MotoGP Streaming Service 53:30 Possibility of Joint F1 and MotoGP Races 55:23 Albons Cats 58:03 Valtteri Bottas and Birds of Australia 01:01:38 Lewis Hamilton's Meetings with Boris Becker and Serena Williams 01:02:12 Ferrari's Regret over Lewis Hamilton 01:03:07 Christian Horner's Sex Scandal 01:04:01 Lewis Hamilton's Shooting Skills

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. We cover each team and driver as they finished. 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 Summary In this episode, Todd and Paul discuss various races, including the Australian Grand Prix. They also talk about Heart of Racing's performance and the challenges they faced. The conversation then shifts to the dominance of Ferrari in the Australian Grand Prix and the strong performance of McLaren. They also discuss the challenges faced by Red Bull and the rumors surrounding the team. Overall, it was an exciting and eventful episode with insights into the world of Formula 1 racing. In this part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed include Jos's involvement in Red Bull Racing, Sergio Perez's race performance, Visor Gate, Aston Martin's performance, Fernando Alonso's penalty, Haas F1's performance, and Williams' performance. In this episode, Todd and Paul discuss troubleshooting and critical self-reflection in Formula 1. They also analyze Alpine's missed opportunity, the need for spare chassis, and the challenges of flyaway races. The hosts delve into Esteban Ocon's race-ending issues and Alpine's lack of competitiveness. They also touch on Valtteri Bottas' controversial commercial and Mercedes' wheel nut problems. The conversation concludes with a review of Mercedes' struggles with the new car, a critique of the Sky Sports F1 pre-race show, and the awards for Move of the Race, Donkey of the Race, and Drive of the Race. Takeaways Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recap 01:05 Heart of Racing's Performance 05:12 Conversation about Australia and Fruit Bats 08:12 Analysis of the Australian Grand Prix 13:15 Ferrari's Dominant Win 19:45 Red Bull's Challenges 26:13 Yoss's Involvement in Red Bull Racing 28:02 Sergio Perez's Race Performance 30:23 Visor Gate 32:40 Aston Martin's Performance 34:46F ernando Alonso's Penalty 41:33 Haas F1's Performance 49:23 Williams' Performance 51:52 Troubleshooting and Critical Self-Reflection 52:22 Alpine's Missed Opportunity 52:39 The Need for Spare Chassis 53:02 Alpine's Challenges with Flyaway Races 53:31 Esteban Ocon's Race Over 53:54 Alpine's Lack of Competitiveness 54:09 Valtteri Bottas' Commercial Controversy 54:34 Mercedes' Wheel Nut Issues 55:49 Mercedes' DNFs 56:17 Mercedes' Struggles with the New Car 58:08 Disappointing Sky Sports F1 Pre-Race Show 59:01 Move of the Race: Fernando Alonso's Defense 59:45 Undercuts as a Strategic Advantage 01:03:53 Donkey of the Race: Gunther Steiner's Interview Skills 01:09:31 Drive of the Race: Carlos Sainz's Comeback

Join Grace and me as we discuss Max's exit clause in his contract, Audi's investment in F1, comfortable cars, and some fo the best Australian Grands Prix. 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 Summary: In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss the ongoing drama at Red Bull Racing, including allegations against team boss Christian Horner and the suspension of a staff member. They also delve into the details of Max Verstappen's contract, which reportedly includes an exit clause tied to Helmut Marko. The conversation highlights the power struggles within the team and raises questions about the motivations behind these actions. In this part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed include the drama surrounding Red Bull and recommendations for resolving the issues, Audi's accelerated program in Formula 1, the importance of driver comfort in F1 cars, Toto Wolff's swipe at Christian Horner, and a list of memorable Australian Grand Prix races. In this episode, Todd and Grace discuss their favorite races, including the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix, the 2009 Austrian Grand Prix, and the 1999 Australian Grand Prix. They also talk about MotoGP and Alex Albon's cats. The conversation then shifts to mispronunciations and sizing woes in the world of motorsports. They wrap up the episode by discussing Alpine's marketing strategies and sharing some amusing headlines. Takeaways Chapters00:00 Introduction and Red Bull Drama 09:17 Max Verstappen's Contract and Power Struggles 34:05 Audi's Accelerated Program 47:21 Driver Comfort in F1 Cars 51:20 Toto Wolff's Swipe at Christian Horner 53:36 Memorable Australian Grand Prix Races 54:23 Favorite Races: 2002 Austrian Grand Prix 55:01 Favorite Races: 2009 Austrian Grand Prix 55:30 Favorite Races: 1999 Australian Grand Prix 58:05 MotoGP and Alex Albon's Cats 58:33 Mispronunciations and Sizing Woes 59:02 Alpine's Marketing and No Shit Headlines 01:10:06 Lewis Hamilton's Move to Ferrari

Join Paul and me as we review teh Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. We cover each team and driver as they finished and much more. 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 Summary: In this episode, Todd and Paul review the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They discuss Red Bull's dominance and the internal turmoil within the team. They also talk about Ferrari's performance and the impressive debut of Oliver Bearmann. Max Verstappen's win and Sergio Perez's performance are analyzed. Charles Leclerc's third-place finish is highlighted. The discussion also includes Oscar Piastri's impressive performance and McLaren's performance and straight-line speed issues. The Grand Prix saw McLaren and Mercedes struggling with their car development, while Haas showed improvement in their rear tire wear. Takeaways:

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in detail. We cover each team and driver as they finished. 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 Takeaways Chapters00:0 Introduction and WEC Series 2024 Campaign 01:00 Ian's Performance and Podium Finish 03:40 Track Overview and Challenges 04:32 Wind Changes and Impact on Teams 05:17 Team Analysis: Red Bull Racing 07:16 Team Analysis: Ferrari 08:17 Team Analysis: Mercedes 09:08 Team Analysis: McLaren 13:09 Team Analysis: Aston Martin 19:48 Team Analysis: Williams 22:51 Team Analysis: AlphaTauri 25:19 Team Analysis: Alfa Romeo 26:40 Team Analysis: Haas 32:22 Impressive Performance by Mick Schumacher and Haas 33:01 Valtteri Bottas' Tough Day 34:13 Nico Hulkenberg's Disappointing Race 34:31 The New Kindler FIA Stewards 35:30 Haas' Improved Performance 36:39 Renault's Challenges at Alpine 37:08 Technical Issues at Williams 38:13 Internet Connection Issues 39:16 Carlos Sainz's Struggles in Traffic 40:47 Yuki Tsunoda's Behavior 43:14 Renault's History of Controversy 44:17 Issues with Williams' Steering Wheel 46:22 Alpine's Poor Performance 01:06:14 Internet Connection Issues (Continued) 01:07:26 Donkey of the Race: Yuki Tsunoda 01:08:48 Drive of the Race: Carlos Sainz

Join Paul and me as we preview the 2024 Formula 1 season. We cover each team and driver and share our thoughts on what it will take to be successful in the new season. 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 Takeaways Chapters00:00Introduction and Bathurst Recap 05:09Season Opener and Drive to Survive 09:23Ranking the Liveries 13:02Testing and Team Observations 24:15McLaren: Norris vs. Piastri 28:03Mercedes: Russell and Hamilton's Departure 31:49Ferrari: Leclerc and Sainz 36:29Red Bull: Verstappen and Perez 47:31Aston Martin: Alonso and Stroll 54:15Introduction and Discussion on Media Representation 55:06Review of Sauber (Alfa Romeo) and Alpine 56:20Discussion on the Drivers at Sauber (Alfa Romeo) and Alpine 57:17Analysis of the Drivers at Sauber (Alfa Romeo) and Alpine 57:50Evaluation of the Drivers at Sauber (Alfa Romeo) and Alpine 59:30Overview of Williams Racing 01:00:05Discussion on Haas F1 Team 01:04:16Evaluation of Haas F1 Team 01:10:27Summary and Conclusion

Join Grace and me as we talk about the Christian Horner debacle, new Sprint race rules and an idea of our own, Mercedes and the silly season, car launches and more. 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 Takeaways Chapters00:00Introduction and Formula One News 02:07Christian Horner Controversy 13:46Tweaked Sprint Race Weekend Regulations 24:09Car Launches 28:19Favorite Car Designs 31:28The Mystery of the Yellow Team 34:08Speculations on Lewis Hamilton's Replacement at Mercedes 40:06Silverstone F1 Secures 10-Year Deal 44:09Departures at the FIA Raise Concerns 49:06MotoGP Series Recommendation: There Can Only Be One 51:48Recommendation: MotoPod Podcast 52:16No Shit Headlines 57:22Closing Remarks and Thank You

Join Grace and me as we discuss Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari and F1's denial of Andretti to Formula 1. 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 Takeaways Chapters00:00Introduction and Patreon Support 05:00Lewis Hamilton's Move to Ferrari 13:00Lewis Hamilton's Motivation 18:00Ferrari's Role and Decision 27:00Driver Harmony and Team Dynamics 33:00Mercedes' Decision and Challenges 36:07The Impact of Lewis Hamilton's Departure on Mercedes 46:36Speculation on the Replacement for Lewis Hamilton 51:47Controversy Surrounding Andretti's Rejection from F1 01:03:09Allegations Against Christian Horner 01:05:50Review of NASCAR's Drive to Survive Series 01:09:26The Lack of Character Development for Denny Hamlin 01:10:21The Importance of Daytona 01:11:38The Missed Opportunity to Explore NASCAR's History 01:12:37Comparison to MotoGP Game 01:13:27Overall Disappointment and Lack of Interest

Join Grace and me as we discuss the new contracts for Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc. Was Lando scared to go to Red Bull like some are saying? What is Alpha Tauri's new name? Visa Cash Cow F1? Wait, Andretti already built and F1 car? 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 Takeaways Chapters 00:00Introduction and Formula One News 07:11Review of the Rolex 24 from Daytona 11:35Contract Extensions for Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc 22:26Lando Norris' Comments on Racing Against Max Verstappen 26:50Potential Drivers to Pair with Max Verstappen at Red Bull 29:39Clarification on F-Duct and Komatsu's Role 31:59Renault's Path Through Formula One 34:10Liberty Media's Value and Investments 41:59Lewis Hamilton's Change in Management 48:53Toro Rosso's Name Change to AlphaTauri 58:23Visa Cash App Red Bull Formula One Team 01:00:45Michael Andretti's Car Project 01:02:45Proof of Concept and Backing 01:03:13Albums and Sound Bites 01:03:35Bike Launches and Formula One 01:04:03Ducati's Vroom-Like Event 01:05:28Audi and Ducati Collaboration 01:06:33No-Shit Headlines 01:07:28Red Bull's Young Driver Program 01:07:57F1 Legends and Famous WAGs 01:10:30Interest in Wives and Girlfriends 01:13:39Thank You to Patreon Supporters 01:14:15Apologies for Technical Difficulties 01:15:11Interacting with Live Audience 01:16:10Promoting the Podcast 01:16:33Closing Remarks

Join Paul and me as we discuss the Roar before the 24 in the IMSA series with the Heart of Racing Aston Martin team as well as F1 investments and more. Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview 01:27Preparing for the Daytona 24 02:23Qualifying and Long Run Pace 07:00Preparations for the Race 08:34Competitive Season in IMSA 09:58The Challenge of Multiple Racing Series 12:28Investment and Resource Management 13:36The Importance of Long-Term Strategy 14:38Aston Martin's Investment and Facilities 18:16Discussion on Haas F1 Team 19:54Investment and Performance in Formula One 21:25Strategic Approach in Formula One 23:02Comparison of Williams and Haas Strategies 24:29Investment in Racing Series 27:16Red Bull's Ownership of Two Teams 30:19Aston Martin's Investment and Luring Top Talent 35:28Discussion on DeLara Chassis 36:34The Future of Haas F1 Team 38:51Mercedes' Contract Extensions 39:43George Russell's Position in Mercedes 41:14Zak Brown's Concerns about Red Bull's Ownership 45:08Humorous Headlines 50:26Closing Remarks 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

Join Grace and me as we discuss the departure of Haas F1's Gunther Steiner, new boss Komatsu, beer and fake PR women using AI. Takeaways: Chapters00:00Introduction and Cold Weather 03:08Gene Haas Parts Ways with Gunther Steiner 06:03Haas' Performance in Formula One 09:15Investment in Infrastructure 13:02Comparison with Other Teams 17:06Reaction to Gene Haas' Decision 20:26Introduction of New Team Boss 22:17Delara's Role in Haas' Performance 25:07Transition to Technical Focus 28:33KPIs and Investment 31:12Gene Haas' Decision to Stay in F1 32:46Gunther Steiner's Reaction 33:06Gunter Steiner's Future 36:31Estrella Galicia Returns to McLaren 40:08AI Spokesperson Backlash 48:35Debate on AI in Motorsport Marketing 55:07Merchandise Shopping for MotoGP 59:49Expectations for US F1 Drivers 01:00:25From F1 Heiress to Rejection 01:02:16Continued Criticism of Ottmar Szafnauer 01:03:45Supporting the Podcast 01:04:14Interacting with Patreon Supporters 01:05:09Encouraging Engagement and Subscriptions 01:05:38Closing Remarks

Join Grace and me as we talk about the team formerly known as Alpha Tauri and their new facility, the movable wings solution, driver contracts and much more. 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 Chapters00:00Introduction and Greetings 01:02Discussion about Cats 03:04Formula One News: AlphaTauri's Changes 06:12Formula One News: Moving Closer to Red Bull 08:15Formula One News: Active Aero Band-Aid 16:40Discussion about Active Front and Rear Wings 25:04Unintended Consequences of Regulations 30:12Discussion about Formula One Decision-Making 31:09Discussion about Paying to Participate in Formula One 32:47Formula One Participation Fees 36:08Costs for Other Teams 37:04Red Bull's Participation Fee 38:00Other Teams' Participation Fees 40:46FIA Employee Departures 47:34Contract Expirations in 2024 56:37Williams' Engine Supply Deal 57:52Hell's Kitchen Debrief 01:02:34Albon's Catz and McLaren Unbox 01:03:25MotoGP Riders Wrapping Gifts 01:04:18MotoGP Content and Race in Austin 01:05:31FIA in a Mess and Red Bull Engineer's Wife Slams Claims 01:08:25Helmut Marko's New Red Bull Deal 01:09:26Off-Season Testing and Audience Disappointment 01:11:10Patreon Supporters and Conclusion

Join Grace, Paul and me as we share what we think should be the new year's resolutions for all teams and drivers. We offer many resolutions about cars, drivers, managers and much more. Summary: In this episode, Todd, Grace and Paul discuss their New Year's resolutions for Formula 1 teams and drivers. They also switch recording platforms and invite Patreon supporters to join the live recording. The conversation covers topics such as music, Red Bull's performance, and the potential of Sergio Perez. The main takeaways include the importance of evolution in car development and the need for maximizing drivers' potential. Takeaways

Join Paul, Grace and me as we complete our list of F1's biggest scandals and controversies and pick our top three. We cover Spygate, Schumacher, Crashgate, water-cooled brakes, car copying and more. 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

Join Grace, Paul and me as we seed the brackets in this two-part podcast series about F1's biggest scandals and controversies. We cover all the "gates" as well as seven other categories of mayhem. 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 Chapters00:00Introduction and Guest Introductions 03:00Announcement of Two-Part Podcast Series 06:52Category: Team Controversies 15:51Category: Car Controversies 27:07Safety in Formula One 45:11Safety Initiatives and Incidents 52:43On-Track Incidents 55:16Controversial Incidents: Schumacher, Alonso, and Rosberg 56:18Senna and Prost at Suzuka 57:21Hamilton and Verstappen Altercations 57:58Multi21 and Turkey Incident 58:43Gates: Spank Gate, Spygate, Crashgate, and Fuel Flow Gate

Join Grace and me as we discuss the debacle that was/is the "conflict of interest" investigation by the FIA regarding Toto and Susie Wolff. We discuss the situation, what led to a public announcement of the investigation and speculate as to what the heck is going on. 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 Chapters00:00Introduction and Pet Talk 06:03The FIA Investigation 19:09Teams' Response and FIA Statement 20:36MBS's Involvement and FIA Event 25:49The Official Complaint and Semantics 36:03The Calculated Statements of Ron Dennis and Bernie Ecclestone 37:28The Fallout and Response to the FIA Investigation 43:02Speculation on Team Bosses Selling Shares 46:36Gene Haas and the Future of Haas F1 Team 51:06Acknowledging the Departure of the Dragon Logo in Formula 1 56:36Valentino Rossi's Success in MotoGP 59:50Discussion on Hell's Kitchen and American Dream 01:03:02Max Verstappen's Comment on Dutch Anthem 01:03:14Jean Todt's Claim of Rigged Race 01:04:20Daniel Ricciardo's Foul-Mouthed Reply to Critics 01:05:11Unexplained Dramatic Change for Lando Norris 01:06:04Upcoming Holiday Break 01:07:34Thank You to Patreon Supporters 01:08:02Ways to Support the Podcast 01:09:10Closing Remarks

Delighted to welcome Jeff from the Jeff Does Vegas podcast to the show where Grace and I discuss the impact the F1 grand prix had on teh Las Vegas economy. We also discuss what went wrong, what went right and what might be improved for the 2024 race. A huge 'Thank You' to Jeff for joining us to share his insights on all things Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Grand Prix. 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

Join Grace and Me as we review the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We cover Red Bull's victory, Charles Leclerc calling Ferrari's strategy, Checo's big bump, George's determination, Yuki's crow-eating performance and much more. 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