Episode #21: 2023 Abu Dhabi GP

01/15/24 • 62 min

Join us as we unpack the last race of the 2023 season, as Jen unpacks in her new digs. Did Abu Dhabi provide a knife-edge battle between Ferrari and Mercedes for P2 in the Constructor's? Did the stewards drop the ball on a critical safety call (again)?
Join us as we lay it all out on the table – the strategies, the penalties, and the sheer unpredictability of it all, topped with our bold opinions and a sprinkle of holiday cheer. Sit back, hit play, and let's send off this season with the fanfare it deserves!

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Episode #14: 2023 Monza GP

Monza's trackside drama never disappoints, and neither does our latest Formula XX podcast episode, where excitement and opinion crash like racers at the first chicane. As Heather, sipping on a crisp Seattle cider, and Jen, nursing a fine whiskey in her friend’s basement, are spilling the beans on the 2023 Monza GP, looping you into the tension-packed weekend.
Crack open your beverage of choice and join our heated debate on the strategic chess game of tire choices that led to a thrilling Monza showdown. We’re cutting no corners as we inspect every move on the board - from Sainz's masterful defense to Ferrari's questionable calls, and Verstappen's tactical prowess that seems to skirt scrutiny. Hear us question Mercedes' puzzling pit stop decisions and weigh in on whether Hamilton's undeniable talent can keep up with his car's underperformance. Add in Alpine's fading engine roars and Hamilton’s late-race sprint, and it's clear the plot thickened more with every lap.
But wait, there's more! We're handing out our unfiltered 'Driver of the Day' and 'Douche Canoe of the Race' awards. Every driver's effort, from Verstappen's record-smashing wins to Alonso's lap-count legacy, is put under our microscope. So strap in and get ready for an episode that doesn't just cross the finish line—it takes the podium.

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Episode #22: The 2023 Formula One Season Look Back Episode

Join us as we dissect the 2023 season and look back at our pre-season predictions. We share our take on the impact of Red Bull's dominance, the strategies that propelled teams like Aston Martin and McLaren to new heights, and the development missteps that left squads like Mercedes grasping for answers.
The conversation steers through the impressive consistency of legends like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, and we don't shy away from the challenges for drivers such as Sergio Perez. We also muse over the potential of F1's rising talents given the right machinery.
As the checkered flag waves on this comprehensive recap, we also cast our gaze ahead, questioning the FIA's latest rulings and the controversial engine regulations that have the paddock buzzing. We're not just about lap times and podiums here; we dissect the political plays and technical tussles that are shaping the future of Formula One. So, if you're eager for an F1 review that's as much about the off-track drama as the on-track action, then this is the episode you've been waiting for.