SMALL TORQUE: I'm kinda psychic... It's like I have ESPN or something... 2024 Season Predictions.

03/02/24 • 6 min

Episode Summary:

Welcome to our very first Small Torque; it’s Let’s Torque... only shorter!

Shaun and Aaron share their bold predictions for the 2024 Formula One season. From team rankings to driver performances, join the duo as they lay out their expectations and invite listeners to weigh in with their forecasts.

Episode Timeline:

Introduction

Shaun welcomes listeners to this bite-sized episode focused on 2024 season predictions, with Aaron joining in to set the stage for their forecasts.

2024 Season Predictions

Shaun's Predictions:

McLaren will overtake Mercedes to reach third position.
Ferrari will win at least three races.
Lando Norris remains without a win, and Oscar Piastri finishes higher in the driver standings.

Aaron's Predictions:

Williams will see a marked improvement under James Vowles' leadership, while Alpine and Haas will still be finding their footing.
There won't be an entire season of Max Verstappen wins; Ferrari, Mercedes (George Russell), and McLaren will push for first-place finishes.
Liam Lawson's name will be prominent during this year's silly season.

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Listener Engagement

Shaun and Aaron invite you to share your thoughts and predictions for the 2024 Formula One season. Leave us a comment on our socials at @letstorqueshow.

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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 to our very first Small Torque; it’s Let’s Torque... only shorter!

Episode Timeline:

Introduction

Shaun welcomes listeners to this bite-sized episode focused on 2024 season predictions, with Aaron joining in to set the stage for their forecasts.

2024 Season Predictions

Shaun's Predictions:

McLaren will overtake Mercedes to reach third position.
Ferrari will win at least three races.
Lando Norris remains without a win, and Oscar Piastri finishes higher in the driver standings.

Aaron's Predictions:

Williams will see a marked improvement under James Vowles' leadership, while Alpine and Haas will still be finding their footing.
There won't be an entire season of Max Verstappen wins; Ferrari, Mercedes (George Russell), and McLaren will push for first-place finishes.
Liam Lawson's name will be prominent during this year's silly season.

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The hosts invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and follow Let's Torque on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Listener Engagement

Shaun and Aaron invite you to share your thoughts and predictions for the 2024 Formula One season. Leave us a comment on our socials at @letstorqueshow.

Previous Episode

That was three times shit... Shit engine, shit car, Shakira. F1 Testing Week and Drive to Survive Season Six Review

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron recap their experience at the Gaytimes Festival, dive deep into the latest season of Drive to Survive, and dissect the highlights from the F1 testing week in Bahrain. From team dynamics to track performances, join the duo as they unpack the drama, the data, and the excitement, gearing up for the 2024 season opener.

Episode Timeline:

Introduction

Shaun and Aaron share their experience at the Gaytimes festival (They brought out the win to keep us going!) and set the stage for the episode's focus on Drive to Survive and F1 testing week.

Drive to Survive Season Six Review

They discuss key storylines from the latest season, including:

The off-season dynamics and Aston Martin's ambition.
Daniel Ricciardo's place in the Red Bull family and the tension at McLaren.
The rivalry between Haas and Williams, and Alpine's struggles.
Mercedes' challenges and Lewis Hamilton's quest for an eighth title.
The emergence of Liam Lawson and the pressures of the Red Bull seat.

Shaun and Aaron share their thoughts on the overarching themes, such as the focus on team principals and the absence of Max Verstappen.

F1 Testing Week Highlights

Shaun’s takeaways from the Bahrain testing, including:

Limited track time for Alpine, McLaren, and Williams.
Haas's impressive lap mileage and focus on race simulations.
The fastest lap times were achieved by Sainz, Russell, and Zhou.
Rumors of Red Bull not using their full engine power during testing.

Season Opener Anticipation

Aaron expresses his excitement for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and the return of regular F1 weekends.

Upcoming Bonus Episode: Small Torque

Shaun announced a bonus episode where they both shared their predictions for the 2024 season.

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Listener Engagement

We encourage listeners to share their thoughts on the Drive To Survive Season Six and share your excitement for the upcoming race in Bahrain.

Next Episode

Baby, I Was Bahrain This Way | 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix | Review

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.