Episode 17 - F1 from Vegas to Qatar: Max Verstappens not Mid, Lando's not so mellow yellow

12/02/24 • 90 min

Braking Bias is back which means, Molly and Dr. Obbs are back to dive into the thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix and the chaotic Qatar Grand Prix! They cover key driver performances, technical challenges for teams like Red Bull and Mercedes, and the strategic experimentation happening ahead of the 2025 season. Is DAS back? Or is it simply an illusion? They touch on the interesting tire strategies, controversial F1 penalties, and the impact of recent stewarding decisions. They also discuss team dynamics, including McLaren's sprint weekend drama and Red Bull's polarized performance throughout the weekends

Key topics include:

Las Vegas GP highlights
Red Bull and Mercedes’ technical struggles
Tire management and race strategies
Sprint weekend chaos at Qatar
McLaren team dynamics and controversy
F1 penalties, stewarding decisions, and race control
Team strategies, including Checo’s mechanical failure
Red Bull’s inconsistent performance
Driver contracts and team success

00:00
Introduction

03:00
Las Vegas Grand Prix Experience

05:58
LVGP Qualifying Highlights and Driver Performances

08:58
Red Bull's Strategy and Technical Challenges

11:57
Mercedes' Tire Management

14:51
DAS is back?

23:00
Diving into Qatar: Sprint Weekend Insights

28:56
Team Dynamics: The McLaren Sprint Controversy

35:01
Experimentation in Sprint Races: A Strategic Approach

40:57
Regulations and Penalties: Understanding the Controversies

43:03
The Aftermath of Controversial Stewarding Decisions

45:56
Qualifying Strategies and Track Positioning

47:59
Understanding Tire Strategies and Performance

52:57
Debris on Track: Safety Concerns and Race Control

58:11
Penalties and Precedents: A Deep Dive into Race Rules

01:08:59
Analyzing Team Strategies at Vegas

01:10:31
Mechanical Failures and Checo's Incident

01:13:12
The Impact of Penalties on Driver Relationships

01:15:51
Driver Contracts and Team Dynamics

01:19:00
Tire Performance and Race Strategy

01:22:35
Ferrari's Future and Red Bull's Challenges

01:27:10
Red Bull's Performance and Team Dynamics

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Key topics include:

Las Vegas GP highlights
Red Bull and Mercedes’ technical struggles
Tire management and race strategies
Sprint weekend chaos at Qatar
McLaren team dynamics and controversy
F1 penalties, stewarding decisions, and race control
Team strategies, including Checo’s mechanical failure
Red Bull’s inconsistent performance
Driver contracts and team success

00:00
Introduction

03:00
Las Vegas Grand Prix Experience

05:58
LVGP Qualifying Highlights and Driver Performances

08:58
Red Bull's Strategy and Technical Challenges

11:57
Mercedes' Tire Management

14:51
DAS is back?

23:00
Diving into Qatar: Sprint Weekend Insights

28:56
Team Dynamics: The McLaren Sprint Controversy

35:01
Experimentation in Sprint Races: A Strategic Approach

40:57
Regulations and Penalties: Understanding the Controversies

43:03
The Aftermath of Controversial Stewarding Decisions

45:56
Qualifying Strategies and Track Positioning

47:59
Understanding Tire Strategies and Performance

52:57
Debris on Track: Safety Concerns and Race Control

58:11
Penalties and Precedents: A Deep Dive into Race Rules

01:08:59
Analyzing Team Strategies at Vegas

01:10:31
Mechanical Failures and Checo's Incident

01:13:12
The Impact of Penalties on Driver Relationships

01:15:51
Driver Contracts and Team Dynamics

01:19:00
Tire Performance and Race Strategy

01:22:35
Ferrari's Future and Red Bull's Challenges

01:27:10
Red Bull's Performance and Team Dynamics

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Previous Episode

Episode 16- F1s Bumps, Bibs, Boats, Bias and Brazil: Sprint weekends, Strategy, Car Upgrades galore

Braking Bias is back and In this episode, Molly and Dr. Obbs break down the latest in Formula 1, focusing on technical drama, race strategies, and standout performances. They tackle the latest improvments to performance by Ferrari and McLaren, discussing upgrades, race strategies, and the challenges both teams face. While also analyzing Max Verstappen's racing tactics, including his penalties and psychological approach to high-stakes racing.

Molly and Dr. Obbs discuss how larger F1 cars and recent regulations are shaping race strategies, including the controversial bib adjuster AND tyre allegations. They also reflect on the Brazil Sprint weekend, McLaren’s strong performance, and the timing of the Virtual Safety Car.

The hosts explore tire degradation, weather impacts, and F1 qualifying strategies. They debate how innovations and penalties affect team tactics and whether guaranteeing laps after red flags could improve the race experience.

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