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Michael and Patricia

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The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 167

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2019/06/18

That’s right, after just over six months, The Bloke and A Bird Show is back! We’re still settling in to our new studio and have a few bugs to work out - we’re sorry about the hum in this week’s episode, we’re going to spend some time over the next few days trying to figure out what that was so we can stop it. This was a short show as we test out the podcasting rig and make sure everything is setup right again - and more than that we take aim at Sean Bratches and Liberty Media for F1 Fan Fest

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 166

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/12/16

We have really big news this week. Charges are coming, and the show will be impacted. Listen this week for more information.All that aside, in the news this week:Vijay Mallya is one step closer to potentially being extradited back to India.McLaren Applied Technologies is getting back into cyclingValtteri Bottas is going to try his hand at rallyingLewis Hamilton had to slow down in Jerez.Mercedes is working to keep all of it’s employees healthy.We know when Ferrari will reveal their 2019 car.Karun

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 165

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/12/09

A little later than we thought, but we’ve got some of our year end stuff done… Predictions are coming next week though.Next year’s F1 calendar is finalized - no changes since we discussed it in October.Minor tweaks to the 2019 rules comingThe halo did have an impact on safety this year.Racing Point is just a place holder nameAnd Fernando Alonso is driving a Chevy in 2019.

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 164

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/12/02

We won’t be doing our end of season wrap this week - still a lot of news to talk about so we’re shooting for next week.First up we have some news of Robert Wicken’s ongoing recovery - and the news is good.We know why the curbs were failing apart in Abu Dhabi.Ross Brawn isn’t happy about the state of F1’s mid-pack teamsF1’s next tire supplier is - Pirelli, but changes are coming.Haas will not appeal the latest decision regarding Racing Point Force India’s constructor status.The stewards in Abu Dhabi

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 163

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/11/25

To open this week we have a special message from Niki Lauda, it’s good to hear from Niki as he continues to recover from his lung transplant earlier this year.There’s chaos at Renault and Nissan as Carlos Ghosen is taken into custody by Japanese authorities and ultimately fired by both companies due to financial improprieties.Haas continues to fight against Racing Point Force India.Fernando Alonso is a little embarrassed by all the attention this weekend.Lewis Hamilton runs the #1 on his car - for a

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 162

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/11/18

There was a pretty shocking incident during the F3 race at the Macau Grand Prix this morning, and it wasn’t Dan Ticktum’s win. Sophia Florsch suffered a spinal fracture in a crash that sent her car flying over a barrier, through a catch fence and into a photographer’s platform.Over in F1, Haas is hoping that Pietro Fittipaldi can help the team with problems with their simulator.Tatiana Calderon is driving a Sauber F1 car again this weekend.The FIA has a new crash data system that debuted in Brazil

The Bloke And A Bird Show Episode 161

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/11/11

Yes, the 2018 Drivers Championship has been decided but the season isn’t over. There’s still a championship left to be decided, and it’s still important.In the news this week - Rob Smedly is leaving Williams at the end of the season.Slick tires are getting thinner tread depth in 2019.Kevin Magnussen says that his car is too good for his team.Haas’ disqualification in Monza is leading to a potential rules change for 2019.Chase Carey is defending Formula 1’s partnership with a sports book.Force India

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 160

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/11/04

We’re back - we really wanted to do a show last week but we just ran out of hours in the weekend and couldn’t squeeze one in.While we were gone, Lewis Hamilton became a 5 time F1 World Champion.Santino Ferucci’s troubles with Trident is going to cost him over $500,000.We’ve got a few more weeks until we know who will be driving alongside Daniel Kyviat at Toro Rosso next year.Will the 2019 aero changes make the racing better? Maybe, maybe not.F1 team bosses continue to meet without the FIA or FOM -

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 159

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/10/21

While we love it that F1 is back in North America - because F1 in North America is a good thing - it’s also harder for us to watch when it’s in North America.The winner of this year’s F1 Innovation Award was announced - and we should have entered.Bernie Ecclestone has figured out how to mess with Liberty Media’s earning from F1.Next year there will only be three colors to represent the dry tire compounds used each race weekend - there will be more than three compounds, but on three colors.2019 front

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 158

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/10/14

Two weeks in a row with a show? We make be working on a trend here…This week - Fernando Alonso found somebody other than Honda to complain about at Suzuka this year.George Russel is headed to Williams in 2019.The World Motorsports Council met this week - and as expected there’s some areas of disagreement and agreement-Franz Tost says 20 to 22 races is the right number for races every year - not all the bosses agree with him.There won’t be a change to the point structure for 2019.The calendar was

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 157

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/10/07

We’re back with a show this week - we fully intended to have a show last week and we explain what happened, to find out you’ll have to listen this week.While we were gone:Kimi Raikonnen has already had his first seat fitting with Sauber where he will be joined by Antonio Giovinazzi.Esteban Ocon defended Lance StrollHaas says that there’s been progress in the negotiations regarding Force India’s prize money.Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen will continue with Haas in 2019.Sepang will be paying Haas

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 156

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/09/23

We’re back - although it doesn’t look like we missed all that much…The UK’s Channel 4 will still get some coverage of F1 for 2019 - highlights and the British GP live.F1 wants seven Fan Fests in 2019 - and they’ve announced a deal to bring betting into the sport.There’s a new hotel coming to Silverstone and it will over look the pit lane.Kimi Raikkone is leaving Ferrari to go to Sauber.Pascal Wehrlein is leaving Mercedes.Stoffel Vandorne is interested in IndyCar.Force India will probably not let

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 155

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/09/09

We meant to mention it in the show, but didn't - no show next week. Patricia will be traveling over the weekend so we won't be recording next week.Roman Grosjean was disqualified from last weekend's race in Monza after a protest by Renault because the floor of his car wasn't properly shaped. Haas has already appealed the decision - more to follow.Charlie Whiting says that he isn't bothered by Max Verstappen accusing him of ruining racing.Ferrari can't keep ice packs on the camera mounts on their car

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 154

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/09/02

With all the talk around Force India potentially becoming a "B" team for Mercedes, the FIA has announced that they are monitoring the situation and making sure that there isn't too much collaboration between teams.If the halo didn't save Charles LeClerc's life, at a minimum it helped protect him in a pretty shocking looking incident. According to Charlie Whiting, not only did the halo perform as designed, but it withstood the impact without cracking, breaking or deforming. But the FIA is looking to

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 153

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/08/26

First off a big congratulations to friend of the show and driver of the #9 Palo Alto Networks, Juncos Racing ProMazda car Robert Megennis on his second place in Round 14 of the ProMazda championship at Gateway Motorsports Park.IndyCar rookie Robert Wickens had a major crash last weekend in the Pocono 500 where he suffered serious injuries. Currently he's in stable condition but looks to have several surgeries on the horizon.Over in F1 - Monza has seen a drop in ticket sales and is projecting yet

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 152

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/08/19

Summer break is almost over, but things are still a bit quiet around the F1 world.This week we learned how Kevin Magnussen keeps himself motivated - turns out he has an active imagination.The rapid growth at Renault's Enstone base hasn't been all positive.Renault can't turn their attention to their 2019 car yet.Cyril Abiteboul things that F1 needs more standard parts.Fernando Alonso is leaving F1 at the end of the season - but he's not retiring.Its looking like McLaren and Fernando are headed to

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 151

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/08/12

Work continues on the new Concorde Agreement for 2021 - Chase Carey says that it's just down to the details and the compromises. However Cyril Abiteboul says that at least on the engine through - plans have fallen behind.What won't be happening soon - a shift to a fully electric system in Formula 1.F1 is open to rethinking how they generate revenues from events.Could there be a German GP in 2019?Lawrence Stroll has bought his son a Formula 1 team - which pretty much puts to shame any gift your

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 150

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/08/05

We're back! After a busy couple of weeks we're back and expect to be back for a good stretch.Last week as IndyCar Weekend at Mid-Ohio Motorsports Course. Alexander Rossi had a picture perfect weekend - but our highlight of the weekend was the time we spent with Robert Megennis and everyone at the Juncos Pro-Mazda team. We look forward to following Robert as his career progresses.Unfortunately, Mazda has announced that they are ending their sponsorship of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 149

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/07/22

We're back (for a week)!We know the levels were off for the start of the show - not sure what happened but we got things back under control about halfway through.This week we're all about the silly season news - some departures, some signings, some maybes...

The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 148

The Bloke and A Bird Show ·

2018/07/01

We're back - briefly... We bring you a new show this week but we'll be gone for the next two weeks while one of us hits the road. Keep an eye on the Facebook page because there will be pictures from them trip going up on our page there.While we were gone -Teams are looking for less testing in 2019.Aston Martin says that Red Bull shifting to Honda isn't a problem.Christian Horner expresses concern over the coming rule changes.Was the French Grand Prix that great?Folks are upset over Sebastian's

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