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Episode Summary:

Welcome to another episode of Let's Torque!
This week, Shaun "Maria" Polidano and Aaron von Trapp guide you through the high-altitude thrills of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Joined by a new guest, Joe, a seasoned F1 traveller and digital guru, this episode dives deep into a weekend filled with speed, strategy, and drama.
Episode Timeline:
Opening
Introductions and a fun homage to "The Sound of Music" set the stage for an exciting discussion on the Austrian Grand Prix.
Guest Introduction
We welcome Joe to the Let's Torque garage of Joe Romeo from Aperitif Agency. We chat about his love for motorsport and digital marketing, setting up insights from his professional and personal experiences with Formula One.
Weekend Summary
An overview of the sprint weekend format, including practice, qualifying, and the race, emphasizing the teams' strategic challenges and setup choices. The hosts take you through the critical moments during the practice sessions, sprint qualifying, and race events.
Open Discussion
Shaun, Aaron, and Joe analyse the race’s pivotal moments, including strategic decisions, driver performances, and notable on-track battles.
Tops and Bottoms
Aaron, Shaun, and Joe shared their high points and low points from the weekend, providing personal insights into what impressed and disappointed them at the Red Bull Ring.
Closing
Reflections on the race and thoughts on upcoming events in the F1 calendar.

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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:

Welcome back to Let's Torque!
This week, Shaun "Slomo" Polidano and Aaron "Zorra" Best take you through the whirlwind of the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. In true Let's Torque fashion, expect Eurovision flair mixed with intense F1 action as the hosts dissect a thrilling race.
Episode Timeline:
Opening
Shaun and Aaron introduce the episode with their usual gay wit, tying in Spanish Eurovision history to set a festive tone for discussing the Spanish Grand Prix.
Race Summary
Explanation of the importance and activities during the practice sessions and why they're crucial for teams and drivers.Weekend Highlights

• Discussion on the significance of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for testing new upgrades.
• Recap of Free Practice outcomes and incidents.
• Qualifying drama and results, emphasising the surprising performances and disappointments.
• Detailed analysis of the race day strategies, key overtakes, and pivotal moments that defined the Grand Prix outcome.

Open Discussion
Deep dive into specific teams and drivers' performances:

• Red Bull's strategy and Verstappen's skill overcoming practice issues.
• Mercedes' strong showing and the implications for their season.
• Ferrari's struggles and their tactical decisions during the race.
• McLaren's competitiveness and Norris's pursuit of Verstappen.

Broader impact of the race results on the championship standings and team dynamics.
Tops and Bottoms
Shaun and Aaron shared their highlights and lowlights from the weekend, which included standout driver performances and team strategy mishaps.
Closing
Reflections on the race and a look ahead to the upcoming Grand Prix in the triple-header series.

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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:
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

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

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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 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.