Let's Torque

Episode Summary:
Join Shaun and Aaron, along with their extra special guest Bryce, live from Bologna, Italy, as they unpack the thrilling events of the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the historic Imola circuit. From strategic maneuvers to breathtaking moments near the end of the race, the trio delves deep into the weekend, discussing everything from track position importance, car upgrades and individual driver strategies.
Episode Timeline:
Opening
Shaun introduces the episode with a playful nod to classic Italian foods or dishes. At the same time, Aaron discusses keeping the Let's Torque studio running and buying some 'electronic toys' - Leave a comment at our socials on what you think he bought *wink*. We are also excited to have a Let's Torque mate with us this week - Byrce Megaher-Whitting.
Race Summary
Aaron provides an overview of the traditional race weekend format, emphasising the importance of track position and strategic decisions at Imola. He explains the nuances of overtaking strategies and how they played out during the race.
Open Discussion
Shaun, Aaron, and Bryce discuss the dynamics of the race, including specific battles and strategic decisions that influenced the outcomes. They talk about the performance upgrades brought by teams and how these impacted the race dynamics. Both Bryce and Shaun discuss how it was at the Imola circuit, wearing Papaya in a sea of Ferarri Red and the 30th anniversary of Senna's death.
Tops and Bottoms
Each host shares their highs and lows from the weekend, highlighting standout drivers, disappointing performances, and memorable moments.
Closing
In our last lap, Shaun asks Bryce about his expectations for the rest of the F1 season and his experience attending the race. They wrap up with final thoughts on the race weekend and a teaser for the next episode in Monaco.
Listener Engagement

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That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!
Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron dive into the exhilarating Miami Grand Prix weekend, choc-full of motor sporting action from the F1 Sprint Race to the exciting Academy F1 races. Aaron and Shaun discuss the unique liveries and updates to some of the cars, the challenges at the tricky turn 16, and standout performances throughout the weekend. Join them as they share their highs and lows from the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming races.
Episode Timeline:
Opening
Shaun introduces the episode with a playful nod to "The Golden Girls" while highlighting his trip to Eurovision. Aaron discusses the thrilling Miami Grand Prix weekend, including its challenges and high points.
Race Summary
Aaron reminds us about the format of a sprint race weekend and discusses the strategic elements of Formula One, particularly the nuances of car setup with oversteer and understeer preferences.
Shaun recaps the events from the Miami Grand Prix, noting the performances and qualifications during the sprint race and detailing the dramatic race day.
Open Discussion
Shaun and Aaron delve into the specifics of the Miami Grand Prix, discussing individual driver performances, team strategies, penalties allocated to a certain Haas driver, and the track layout's impact on the race outcomes.
Tops and Bottoms
The hosts share their top moments and disappointments from the Miami Grand Prix weekend. They highlight the exceptional and the problematic aspects of the races, including driver performances and team strategies.
Closing
Shaun shares his excitement about attending the next race in Imola and introduces the next episode's guest, Bryce. Aaron talks about managing the upcoming podcast episode and encourages listeners to subscribe for the upcoming live race review.
Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials - @letstorqueshow

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.
Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!
Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron are joined by Samuel, a self-diagnosed car nerd and engineer, to dissect the chess-like battles of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They delve into the importance of tyre strategies, the dominance of Red Bull, the top team battles and the impact of the undercut in the race.
Episode Timeline:

Opening
Shaun and Aaron introduce the episode and discuss their excitement for the Japanese Grand Prix. They also share updates on their personal lives, including Shaun's upcoming European adventure.
Race Summary
Aaron explains the importance of strategy in Formula One, particularly the tyre strategy and the concept of the undercut. Shaun recaps the race, highlighting the dominance of Red Bull, the challenges faced by teams with tyre wear, and the dramatic Albon vs Ricciardo racing incident at the start of the race.
Open Discussion
The hosts and Samuel discuss the critical moments of the Japanese Grand Prix, including the performance of Yuki Tsunoda, the improvements at Kick/Sauber, and the battles for positions among the top teams.
Tops and Bottoms
Each host shares their top and bottom moments from the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, covering standout performances, memorable moments, and disappointments.
Closing
Shaun asks Samuel about his expectations for the rest of the F1 season and thanks him for joining the episode. Aaron previews the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix - The first sprint weekend of the season.

Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.
Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!
Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun returns from his European escapade to join Aaron and special guest Trav in dissecting the glamorous and action-packed Monaco Grand Prix. From celebrity sightings, big yachts and slow Monaco circuit corners, the trio delve into everything that makes this Grand Prix one of the most iconic races on the F1 calendar.
Episode Timeline:
Opening
Shaun starts the episode with a lively introduction, celebrating his return to the Let's Torque studio. Our hosts begin to reflect on the Monaco Grand Prix, and we introduce our extra special guest, Trav.
Race Summary
Aaron provides an in-depth look at the race weekend structure and discusses the strategic nuances of the Monaco Grand Prix. He explains the physical and mental demands placed on drivers by the circuit's layout and the importance of strategic pit stops.
Open Discussion
Shaun, Aaron, and Trav discuss the key moments of the race, including Charles Leclerc's pole position and win, the challenges Red Bull faced, and other teams' performances. They also revisit their season predictions to see how they are holding up.
Tops and Bottoms
The hosts share their highs and lows from the Monaco Grand Prix, highlighting standout performances, strategic missteps, and memorable incidents from the weekend.
Closing
The trio wraps up the episode with final thoughts on the race and a look ahead to the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. They invite listeners to participate in the discussion on social media and to stay tuned for the next episode.
Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials - @letstorqueshow

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.
Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!
Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.

Let’s Torque - Episode Four

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron are joined by their first studio guest, a fitness guru from Raise The Bar in Windsor and Formula One fan Ryan Valent. They dive into the thrilling season opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix, dissecting the race highlights, technical gremlins, and off-track drama. Join the trio as they share their tops and bottoms of the weekend and look ahead to what's in store for the 2024 F1 season.

Episode Timeline:

Opening

Shaun and Aaron welcome their first-ever studio guest *the crowd goes wild for....* Ryan Valent, a fitness coach, father of two and avid Formula One fan.

Weekend Summary

Aaron provides an overview of a typical race weekend, including free practice, qualifying, and the Grand Prix - A great section if you are new to Formula One or a Drive To Survive stan.

Shaun then recaps the Bahrain Grand Prix, highlighting unexpected performances in free practice, the closely contested qualifying, and the dominance of Max Verstappen in the race.

Open Discussion

Ryan, Aaron and Shaun discuss the race's key moments of the weekend. Great points of view, thoughts and laughs within this part of the pod.

Tops and Bottoms

Each host shares their top and bottom moments from the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, covering standout performances, memorable moments, and disappointments.

Closing

Aaron and Shaun thank Ryan for joining the episode and ask about his expectations for the upcoming F1 season. Aaron previews the next race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and teases the next episode's special guest.

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Listener Engagement

What were your tops and bottoms of the week? Let us know in the comments section on our socials.

Don't forget to subscribe to Let's Torque wherever you get your favourite podcasts, and give us a rating while you're there.
Plus! For additional bonus content, find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
That's all from us this week. We'll see you next time on Let's Torque!
Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

Let’s Torque is recorded in Prahran in Naarm/Melbourne, we would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the East Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land and pay our respects to aboriginal elders, past present and emerging.