The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

76:28

Bahrain GP Review: Verstappen beats Mercedes | ep 10101

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2026/10/04

Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from pole. He finished 2.3 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli, with Lewis Hamilton third. It was the first win for Red Bull Ford Powertrains in its first season. George Russell's late engine failure pushed Antonelli's championship lead out to 84 points.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and race overview00:10 Race overview and key moments03:59 Sepang track changes and weather challenges04:08 Strategy decisions and their impact on race outcomes08:05

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65:05

Azerbaijan GP Review: Should Franco be banned? | ep 1010

The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast ·

2026/09/27

Join Paul and me as we analyze the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, discussing race controversies, team strategies, driver performances, and upcoming races. We provide occasional insights into the complexities of Formula 1 racing and the strategic decisions behind the scenes.Chapters:00:00 Race weekend overview and race controversy01:56 Team strategies and driver performances03:58 Controversial incidents and race bans08:05 Analysis of race strategies and safety cars12:02 Discussion on team dynamics and driver

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71:40

A Sprint in Monaco? Zero Pod at Alpine? | ep 1009

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2026/09/22

Cadillac's owner is being sued, Haas is chasing sponsor money for 2027, F1 just put a sprint race in Monaco, and Alpine hired the man behind Zero Pod! Podcast #1009 is live. Join Grace and me as we cover all the news in Formula 1 this week! Chapters:00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01 Introduction to F1 schedule updates and race venues00:25 Discussion of F1 team ownership and financial issues02:07 The impact of AI tools like Copilot in the workplace03:04 Todd's birthday and Formula One

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77:24

Madring GP Review: Antonelli Wins, Norris Was Faster,...

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2026/09/15

Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, Formula 1's first race in Madrid, but Lando Norris was the fastest driver on track and lost the win to the timing of a Virtual Safety Car. We explain exactly why Norris was the only front runner who did not get a cheap pit stop, why drivers already asked the FIA to fix this rule, and how a long pit lane and a layout with no passing zones made it worse. Then a full team by team review, Verstappen's fight with the pit wall and with

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77:18

Italian GP Review: Antonelli Conquers Monza, Ferrari...

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2026/09/07

Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza from nineteenth on the grid, becoming the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966 and extending his championship lead over George Russell to 66 points. In episode 1007 of The Parc Fermé, we break down the Mercedes Virtual Safety Car decision that cost Russell the win, including why Mercedes split strategies, why Russell stayed out on old hard tires, and what Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin actually said afterward.We cover Pierre Gasly maiden

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71:23

Wolff Says Mercedes Has No Money | ep 1006

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2026/09/01

Lando Norris signed with McLaren until 2030, and the F1 2026 cost cap decided everything else this week. Toto Wolff said Mercedes has not got the money to answer McLaren's upgrades, and Andrea Stella said on the record that he does not believe him.We break down why a team that reported 171 million dollars in profit cannot buy a new floor, what Norris signing through 2030 does to a driver market that has now closed at the top until the end of the decade, and why a title sponsor's marketing chief

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67:30

Dutch GP Review | ep 1005

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2026/08/25

2026 Dutch Grand Prix review: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli at Zandvoort as McLaren detunes its car, Ferrari stumbles, and Verstappen crashes out.Episode 1,005 breaks down the final Formula 1 race at Zandvoort, and the result hinged on a decision McLaren made on Saturday night rather than anything that happened on Sunday. We explain how the team deliberately made the MCL40 slower through its strongest corners to save its rear tires, why that transformed Lando Norris on the hard compound while

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75:38

Cadillac Fires Lowdon, FIA Unbans Russia | ep 1004

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2026/08/18

In this episode, we analyze Cadillac's leadership changes, the FIA's decision to lift restrictions on Russia and Belarus, and the upcoming rule changes for 2027. We cover Max's criticisms of the current regulations and much more! Chapters:00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:00 Cadillac's leadership changes and strategic direction04:02 Analysis of Cadillac's leadership transition and timing05:59 The language and communication around leadership changes09:01 Performance issues and technical

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75:14

The FIA Says It Was Outvoted | ep 1003

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2026/08/11

This Formula 1 podcast episode breaks down Liberty Media’s Q2 financial results, the FIA’s 2026 rules debate, and the latest Alpine valuation talk. It’s a sharp, entertaining look at the business side of F1, from sprint races and team payments to the politics shaping the sport’s future. With Todd and Grace bringing equal parts skepticism and insight, the discussion reveals why the numbers behind Formula 1 matter just as much as the racing itself.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to F1's Financial and

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75:14

F1 Stopped Explaining Itself | ep 1002

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2026/08/04

Join Grace and me as we discuss George Lucas and nobody caring how a driver drives their car. We cover other things like race location flexibility, team funding, and the future of drivers like George Russell. In this episode, Todd and Grace tackle the recent comments made by Stefano Domenicali regarding Formula One's broadcast strategy and its implications for both new fans and long-time supporters. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and episode overview03:32 F1 broadcast graphics and fan perception30:10

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73:45

McLaren's Comeback, Mercedes' Stumble, and the Blue...

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2026/07/27

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix including McLaren's win and Blue Flag failure. We cover every team and driver and offer our awards of the race.Norris ended Mercedes' grip on Saturdays and won the Hungarian Grand Prix, but the real story was the blue flag system that failed on lap nine and quietly decided the outcome. Episode 1,000 breaks down how McLaren's development gamble paid off, why Ferrari wasted its best chance of the season, and what the FIA owes an

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105:57

Belgian GP review: the 1,000th lap! | ep 1000

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2026/07/21

Join Paul, Grace and me as we review the Belgian GP over the past twenty years and celebrate our 1,000th episode. We've been podcasting about Formula 1 for twenty years and we celbrate it by honoring the mighty Spa Francorchamps and the Belgian Grand Prix. How fitting! Join us as we walk back through the history of the Belgian Grand PRix to when it all began for us in 2005!Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Podcast 100006:45 Reflections on Spa and Its Unique Charm12:40 Analyzing Team Performances and

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63:24

Who Gets to Build the Next Engine? | ep 999

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2026/07/14

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Williams crisis, Max Verstappen's future and the return of V8 engines! We cover it all this week including some Albon's Cats. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview02:03 GOAT Debate and Soccer Talk04:53 Williams, James Vowles, and Carlos Sainz22:24 Max Verstappen’s Exit Clause32:32 FIA’s V8 and Customer Engine Plan47:00 Mailbag and Albon’s Cats59:01 Q&A, 1000th Episode Preview, and Wrap-Up

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79:45

Leclerc needed to win the British GP | ep 998

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2026/07/07

Join Paul and me as we review the British Grand Prix and discuss why every team, every driver. Oh, we also talk about strategy, results, and why Alpine and Racing Bulls are an equally exciting battle. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Weekend's Racing Events02:39 The International's Experience at Spa and Nurburgring05:29 Discussion on the British Grand Prix08:12 Ferrari's Performance and Charles Leclerc's Victory11:00 Lewis Hamilton's Challenges and Mercedes Strategy13:52 George Russell's Race and

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76:56

Russell resets at Austrian GP | ep 997

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2026/06/30

Join Grace and me as we review the Austrian GP...is this a Russell reset ? Can he keep the momentum for his home grand prix next weekend? Did Red Bull just turn the corner and is Alpine losing the development war? Chapters:00:00 Race Week Breakdown and Austrian GP Overview02:56 Strategy Choices: Red Bull’s Long Stint vs Ferrari’s Aggressive Opening03:37 George Russell’s Pole Lap and Race Management10:00 Heat, Tire Preservation, and Pit Stop Tactics12:02 Toto Wolff’s Advice: “Just Drive”22:17 Red

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68:55

The Week F1 Stopped Pretending | ep 996

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2026/06/22

In this episode, Todd and Grace analyze the latest developments in Formula 1, including Verstappen's contract clauses, team orders, and Honda's engine public apology tour. Every segment this week is someone dropping the usual diplomatic cover, Wolff admitting fear out loud, Honda admitting failure out loud, Mercedes admitting it can't win a fight it started.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Sports Overview02:51 Diving into Formula One Controversies05:43 The Monaco Penalty Saga Unfolds08:27

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69:07

Hamilton stuns Mercedes at Spanish GP | ep 995

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2026/06/16

Join Paul and me as we review the Spanish GP race, strategies, and team performances. Has Lewis Hamilton returned as a title contender? Did Mercedes fall asleep at the wheel? Were Mercedes playing too much "team game"? What about McLaren's lack of pace? Was Max even in this race? Key topics:Race strategy and virtual safety car impactFerrari's race execution and Lewis Hamilton's winMercedes reliability issues and team decisionsRed Bull's performance ceiling and driver dynamicsDriver performance and

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74:12

Kimi's Monaco Masterclass | ep 994

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2026/06/08

Join Paul and me as we dive into the Monaco Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli made history with his fifth consecutive win. With seven retirements and intense battles on the track, this race was anything but ordinary! We didn't speed in the Podcast pit lane either! Chapters:00:00 - Monaco GP kickoff: Race review and weekend highlights02:14 - Verstappen's race dominance and young driver achievements06:06 - McLaren's 1000th Grand Prix anniversary and season context08:12 - Key incidents: Mercedes,

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74:38

Rewriting the Rules | ep 993

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2026/06/02

In this episode, Todd and Grace delve into the latest developments in Formula One, including the potential removal of FIA presidential term limits, Monaco's race regulations for 2026, and the broader implications for the sport's governance and competition.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics02:45 FIA Presidential Term Limits and Governance10:58 Debate on Power Dynamics in FIA22:21 Monaco Grand Prix and Technical Regulations24:00 Regulatory Changes in Formula One27:40 Impact of

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73:00

Russell's Heartbreak, Antonelli's Dynasty at Canadian...

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2026/05/25

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix including four wins, one headrest, zero McLaren points.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Canadian Grand Prix Review02:47 Mercedes' Dominance and Intra-Team Dynamics05:21 The Battle of the Teammates: Antonelli vs. Russell08:21 Ferrari's Struggles: Hamilton vs. Leclerc11:17 Red Bull's Milestone: Powertrain Progress and Podium Finish25:54 Red Bull's Engine Program and Team Dynamics30:18 Isaac's Performance and Potential34:22 Alpine's

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