Formula XX - Hot Wheels & Hot Flashes

We're back to break down pre-season testing. Will it be status quo for 2024? We look for signs of forward momentum and ponder which teams may be struggling in Bahrain and beyond.

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.

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!

Could the tectonic plates of Formula 1 be shifting beneath our feet? Fasten your seatbelts, racing fans, as we grapple with the news that's left jaws on the floor: Lewis Hamilton is donning the scarlet red of Ferrari, leaving behind the silver arrows of Mercedes. We delve into the whispers of discontent that might have pushed Hamilton towards the allure of Maranello and dissect the potential clash or cohesion with fellow speedster Charles Leclerc.
How will Hamilton adapt to the Scuderia's nuances? We unravel the enigma, balancing the weight of Hamilton's championship pedigree with the intricacies of Ferrari's design philosophy. Beyond the track, we consider how the champion's staunch advocacy for diversity dovetails with the Prancing Horse's storied legacy. The emotional gravitas of this move isn't lost on us as we reflect on its impact, not just on the man in the cockpit, but on the fans who've ridden every lap with him.
As the checkered flag waves on this episode, the speculation shifts to the future landscape of F1's starting grid. Who will claim the coveted Mercedes seat in a post-Hamilton world? We debate the merits of the contenders, from Albon's potential leap to the raw promise of rising stars. Weaving through the narrative of driver transfers, the implications for Sainz, Bottas, and the enigmatic driver market come under our inspection.

Join us as we talk (a lot) about the Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda races of Singapore and Suzuka. So much, there's a second part coming, oy.
In Singapore, Red Bull coulda extended their historic winning streak, but they didn’t . George Russell woulda been on the podium if he hadn’t stuck his car in the wall, but he did. And the stewards shoulda given penalties to Max Verstappen for any of three different impeding offenses during Quali - but they didn’t.
In Suzuka, Checo Perez coulda improved on his poor performance in Singapore but he really didn’t. George Russell woulda seemed like less of a tool if he hadn’t decided to pick a fight on track with his teammate repeatedly and then whine about it on the radio, and Mercedes’ pit wall shoulda known what to do with a driver on fresher tires with better pace fighting to stay ahead of one of the Ferraris, but they didn’t.