The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

The Parc Fermé

The Parc Fermé F1 podcast. We cover Formula 1 as it happens. Race and news reviews with Todd, Paul and Grace.

  1. 4 days ago

    Antonelli Crowned, Max wins, Ferrari Explodes, Haas Drop Ocon | ep 1015

    Todd and professional driver and Aston Martin Heart of Racing sporting manager Paul Charles review the Mexican Grand Prix, focusing on Kimi Antonelli's historic championship, Ferrari's costly intra-team battle, and Max Verstappen's comeback. They also discuss Liam Lawson's run-in with Verstappen, Esteban Ocon's replacement by Ryo Hirakawa, and the race's team-by-team performances through Mercedes. Todd and Paul (The International) wrap up their review of the Mexican Grand Prix, weighing team strategy, penalties, driver performances and race-day reliability. They hand out their race awards, then look ahead to Interlagos and the Brazilian Grand Prix. Chapters: 00:00 Mexican GP preview and Paul Charles joins 01:34 WEC schedule and the Le Mans invitation route 02:34 Antonelli's record-breaking world championship 05:14 Mercedes' testing, coaching and driver development 07:22 Antonelli's aggressive racing and a memorable podium 11:15 Ferrari's turn-four incident and the penalty debate 14:52 Why Leclerc and Hamilton should have avoided the fight 17:19 Verstappen's resurgence and the Lawson clash 19:19 Hirakawa replaces Ocon at Haas 22:14 Red Bull: Verstappen's strategy seals the win 25:28 Ferrari: fast pace, costly mistakes 32:08 Mercedes: Antonelli reaches the podium 33:06 Antonelli’s podium mindset and Russell’s lost places 36:03 McLaren’s strategy debate and Piastri’s collision 38:41 Lindblad’s promising race and Lawson’s disqualification 42:08 Hirakawa earns a debut point; pit-stop problems mount 47:11 Bearman’s retirement and Williams’ difficult afternoon 48:55 Alpine’s double yellow-flag penalties reshape the points 51:19 Cadillac’s pace, Perez’s charge and Bottas’ crash 54:21 Cadillac’s driver future and Aston Martin’s double DNF 57:20 Race awards: Perez, Antonelli, Verstappen and Ferrari 01:00:43 Interlagos preview and the Formula Ford Festival shout-out www.theparcferme.com You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  2. 27 Oct

    Antonelli Wins Austin and Clarkson Crosses the Line | ep 1014

    Todd and Paul Charsley, the Heart of Racing Aston Martin team's sporting manager and a former professional driver, review the US Grand Prix at Austin. They assess the title and constructors battles, debate race strategy and stewarding, and discuss how driver attitude and team relationships affect performance. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome back, with microphone trouble and Valkyrie testing 02:04 Valkyrie Evo: less aero-sensitive, but still homologation-limited 06:20 COTA's luxury suites replace public Turn One viewing 08:09 Clarkson's remarks, Antonelli's title prospects, and COTA bumps 14:59 Antonelli wins as Russell struggles to find a way past 20:17 Why focusing on your teammate can deepen the performance gap 23:24 Leclerc's daring pass and Hamilton's setup struggles 28:00 Verstappen's strategy and Red Bull's operational problems 32:16 Hadjar's radio outbursts and the value of team respect 38:13 McLaren's recovery and Racing Bulls' smart qualifying sacrifice 43:15 Midfield points, penalties, and the Aston Martin weekend 50:00 Sainz's retirement prompts ideas for faster car recovery 53:35 Race awards: standout overtakes, frustration, and top drives 57:27 How drivers manage tight helmets and vision 01:00:08 Mexico preview: the fight for second is still wide open You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  3. 20 Oct

    Horner’s Truth, Rwanda’s Price, Antonelli’s Moment | ep 1013

    Christian Horner just gave his most revealing interview since Red Bull let him go. In episode 1013 of The Parc Fermé, we break it down, along with F1’s new Rwanda deal and Kimi Antonelli’s first shot at the title.We are also launching a new feature called Big Deal or Not? For every story, we ask whether it actually matters or is just loud. Then we explain why. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:03 Christian Horner's book and media presence 00:30 The strategic importance of race locations 00:51 Impact of geopolitics on racing in Africa and the Middle East 01:01 The significance of early championship wins 01:05 Discussion on the Rwanda Grand Prix deal 01:10 Personal stories from the paddock: Christian Daniels Jr. 01:14 The influence of race funding and government backing 01:20 Controversies and ethical considerations in Africa 01:22 Discussion on race cancellations and location changes 01:26 The role of industry personalities and their stories 01:42 The future of racing in Europe and potential new venues 01:47 Team dynamics and driver management insights 01:50 The importance of the constructor's championship 02:03 The impact of geopolitical tensions on race planning 02:09 The significance of young drivers and upcoming talents 02:14 Historical context: Schumacher's records and current prospects 02:16 Race track design and technical details 02:18 The influence of industry legends and personal anecdotes 02:23 Geographical insights: Baku below sea level and regional proximity 02:27 The role of media and personal stories in racing 02:43 Regional politics and sports washing concerns 02:46 Closing thoughts and upcoming races 02:51 Future prospects for F1 in Africa 02:58 Closing thoughts and key takeaways You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  4. 12 Oct

    Singapore GP Review: Hamilton’s VSC Call, FIA Errors and a Verstappen Sweep | ep 1012

    Max Verstappen won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix from pole, his first ever win at Marina Bay. He also took Sprint pole and won the Sprint, completing a sweep of the weekend. Charles Leclerc finished second and Kimi Antonelli third. Antonelli now leads the championship by 102 points with six races to go.In this episode, we cover:FIA errors: Race Control’s Overtake Mode mistake in Sprint Qualifying and the timing glitch that cleared Hulkenberg in qualifying. Hamilton’s VSC call: Why he stayed out under the Virtual Safety Car, and how Fred Vasseur’s explanation changed from “missed the pit entry” to “I have to respect their feeling.” McLaren’s Sprint collision: Norris and Piastri’s crash cost about eight points, and Red Bull is now seven points behind McLaren for third in the constructors. Awards: Move, Donkey and Drive of the Race. Next up is the United States Grand Prix in Austin, October 23 to 25. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Singapore GP and race overview 00:10 Introduction and Race Overview 02:02 Race controversies and FIA system failures 02:58 Max's Dominance and Race Strategy 03:59 Team strategies and driver decision-making 06:02 Red Bull's dominance and Verstappen's performance 07:02 Key Incidents and Penalties 08:00 Ferrari's pit stop strategy and race incidents 09:53 The role of technology and system reliability 11:51 Media influence and public perception in F1 12:12 Team Strategies and Pit Stops 14:01 Driver authority and team communication 16:07 Future implications for F1 regulations and technology 16:12 Track Limits and Rule Enforcement 20:05 Technical Issues and Driver Performance 24:02 Impact of Race Incidents on Standings 27:56 Future Implications for Teams and Drivers 32:01 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  5. 4 Oct

    Bahrain GP Review: Verstappen beats Mercedes | ep 10101

    Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from pole. He finished 2.3 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli, with Lewis Hamilton third. It was the first win for Red Bull Ford Powertrains in its first season. George Russell's late engine failure pushed Antonelli's championship lead out to 84 points. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and race overview 00:10 Race overview and key moments 03:59 Sepang track changes and weather challenges 04:08 Strategy decisions and their impact on race outcomes 08:05 Software bugs and race delays 08:13 Driver performances and notable incidents 12:02 Team strategies and tire choices in rain 12:16 Technical issues and software glitches explained 15:59 Red Bull's chassis development and future prospects 16:03 Team strategies and pit stop analysis 19:56 Race incidents and driver performances 20:05 Driver maturity and race craft insights 23:59 Implications for 2027 and car adaptability 24:05 Tire choices and race condition effects 27:49 Track design and aerodynamics insights 28:17 Broader implications of technical failures in F1 31:57 Race conclusion and key takeaways 32:04 Final thoughts and race lessons learned You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  6. 27 Sept

    Azerbaijan GP Review: Should Franco be banned? | ep 1010

    Join Paul and me as we analyze the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, discussing race controversies, team strategies, driver performances, and upcoming races. We provide occasional insights into the complexities of Formula 1 racing and the strategic decisions behind the scenes. Chapters: 00:00 Race weekend overview and race controversy 01:56 Team strategies and driver performances 03:58 Controversial incidents and race bans 08:05 Analysis of race strategies and safety cars 12:02 Discussion on team dynamics and driver decisions 16:05 Regulatory insights and historical precedents 19:59 Race results and driver highlights 23:57 Preview of Bahrain Grand Prix and upcoming races www.theparcferme.com You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  7. 22 Sept

    A Sprint in Monaco? Zero Pod at Alpine? | ep 1009

    Cadillac's owner is being sued, Haas is chasing sponsor money for 2027, F1 just put a sprint race in Monaco, and Alpine hired the man behind Zero Pod! Podcast #1009 is live. Join Grace and me as we cover all the news in Formula 1 this week!  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:01 Introduction to F1 schedule updates and race venues 00:25 Discussion of F1 team ownership and financial issues 02:07 The impact of AI tools like Copilot in the workplace 03:04 Todd's birthday and Formula One connections 03:28 The return of Turkey and Portugal to the F1 calendar 04:13 Cadillac F1 team lawsuit and ownership controversies 06:23 F1 team regulations and the role of reputation 07:10 Analysis of sprint race formats and viewer engagement 07:43 Toyota's potential involvement in F1 and strategic considerations 10:04 Dan Tauris, F1 leadership, and legal challenges 12:02 Monaco GP as a qualifying event with a race attached 13:25 The future of Haas and potential partnerships 17:10 The 2027 F1 calendar and race locations 19:58 The strategic importance of Monaco for F1 teams 20:21 Summary and closing thoughts on F1 industry trends 29:59 Mike Elliott's return to Alpine and team restructuring 40:01 The implications of leadership changes at Mercedes and Alpine 49:58 The future of F1: schedules, sprints, and team strategies 59:54 Closing thoughts and upcoming race expectations You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

  8. 15 Sept

    Madring GP Review: Antonelli Wins, Norris Was Faster, the VSC Decided It | ep 1008

    Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, Formula 1's first race in Madrid, but Lando Norris was the fastest driver on track and lost the win to the timing of a Virtual Safety Car. We explain exactly why Norris was the only front runner who did not get a cheap pit stop, why drivers already asked the FIA to fix this rule, and how a long pit lane and a layout with no passing zones made it worse. Then a full team by team review, Verstappen's fight with the pit wall and with Hamilton, Ferrari's 48 lap gamble, Russell conceding the drivers' title, and the championship math heading into Baku. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Madring race and track overview 03:09 Track layout, design, and capacity details 04:35 Driver expectations versus race reality 09:06 Race incidents and strategic decisions 14:00 Team performances and driver highlights 18:01 Max Verstappen's race tactics and overtakes 23:01 Qualifying and race pace analysis 27:02 Safety car procedures and race management 31:58 Driver performances: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and others 35:56 Lessons learned and future improvements for Madring You can catch all our podcasts on your favorite player or right here: https://theparcferme.com/category/podcast/

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The Parc Fermé F1 podcast. We cover Formula 1 as it happens. Race and news reviews with Todd, Paul and Grace.

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    The Parc Fermé
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2026
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