The Parc Fermé F1 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.

  1. 16h ago

    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

  2. Sep 7

    Italian GP Review: Antonelli Conquers Monza, Ferrari Implodes | ep 1007

    Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza from nineteenth on the grid, becoming the first Italian to win at Monza since 1966 and extending his championship lead over George Russell to 66 points. In episode 1007 of The Parc Fermé, we break down the Mercedes Virtual Safety Car decision that cost Russell the win, including why Mercedes split strategies, why Russell stayed out on old hard tires, and what Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin actually said afterward.We cover Pierre Gasly maiden pole position for Alpine, Max Verstappen podium recovery and the Red Bull deployment deficit that left him feeling like a turtle on the straights, Charles Leclerc crash and the Lewis Hamilton collision that ended Ferrari home race inside two corners, the Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri final lap fight at McLaren, and the Audi appeal over Yuki Tsunoda restart. Full team by team analysis of all eleven teams, race awards, championship standings, and a look ahead to the first Formula 1 race at the Madring in Madrid.We answer: Why did Mercedes not pit George Russell under the Virtual Safety Car at Monza?Why did Mercedes split strategies between Antonelli and Russell at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix?Who was the last Italian driver to win at Monza before Antonelli?Why did Charles Leclerc crash at Monza in 2026?Was Leclerc or Hamilton at fault for the Ferrari clash at the Monza first chicane?Why was Pierre Gasly pole position at Monza a surprise?Why is Red Bull slow on the straights in 2026?Why is Audi appealing the Yuki Tsunoda decision from the Italian Grand Prix?Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Italian Grand Prix and race overview 00:22 Introduction and race overview 02:05 Key incidents at the first corner 03:57 Mercedes' strategic decisions and tire choices 05:05 Driver performances and recovery strategies 10:00 Pierre Gasly's pole position and race performance 10:15 Team strategies and pit stop decisions 15:08 Kimi Antonelli's race win and young driver impact 15:33 Safety concerns and driver health updates 19:58 Max Verstappen's race challenges and technical issues 20:24 Analysis of team performances and standings 25:05 Race strategy analysis during safety car periods 25:11 Future outlook and upcoming race expectations 29:56 Team tactics and driver management insights 34:58 Performance of other teams: McLaren, Ferrari, and Alpine 39:59 Key takeaways and future race outlooks

  3. Sep 1

    Wolff Says Mercedes Has No Money | ep 1006

    Lando Norris signed with McLaren until 2030, and the F1 2026 cost cap decided everything else this week. Toto Wolff said Mercedes has not got the money to answer McLaren's upgrades, and Andrea Stella said on the record that he does not believe him. We break down why a team that reported 171 million dollars in profit cannot buy a new floor, what Norris signing through 2030 does to a driver market that has now closed at the top until the end of the decade, and why a title sponsor's marketing chief accusing FIA stewards of dishonesty is a governance story rather than fan drama. Three stories, one theme: everyone is living inside a decision they made months ago and cannot undo. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:58 What Paul would pack for Coda weekend 03:57 Race highlights: Mark Marquez and MotoGP insights 06:57 F1 driver contracts: Norris extension to 2030 10:07 Financial constraints at Mercedes and team development 15:02 Scarcity of seats and driver talent in F1 19:52 Long-term contracts and team dynamics 25:01 The driver market and talent retention 29:54 Regulatory impacts on car development and spending 34:59 The influence of sponsorship and commercial interests 39:52 Team strategies and future outlook 45:04 Officiating, penalties, and the role of sponsors 49:56 Closing remarks and upcoming race preview

  4. Aug 25

    Dutch GP Review | ep 1005

    2026 Dutch Grand Prix review: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli at Zandvoort as McLaren detunes its car, Ferrari stumbles, and Verstappen crashes out. Episode 1,005 breaks down the final Formula 1 race at Zandvoort, and the result hinged on a decision McLaren made on Saturday night rather than anything that happened on Sunday. We explain how the team deliberately made the MCL40 slower through its strongest corners to save its rear tires, why that transformed Lando Norris on the hard compound while leaving Oscar Piastri half a minute adrift, and how a seven lap tire offset set up the race winning move around the outside of Turn 1. We also go deeper on the two team order stories that defined the afternoon. Mercedes executed a clean inversion in seconds because it has a standing rule. Ferrari spent three laps deciding nothing and finished with both drivers unhappy for completely opposite reasons, and we use Charles Leclerc's own account to show why this is an operating model problem rather than a Lewis Hamilton complaint. Add Max Verstappen crashing out of his home race a week after signing to 2030, Fernando Alonso dragging an Aston Martin from eighteenth to ninth, and a cost cap squeeze that may decide this championship in the finance department, and this 2026 Dutch Grand Prix review has plenty to unpack. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Race Overview 04:44 Dutch Grand Prix Context and Weekend Setup 08:14 Sprint Recap and Sunday Conditions 09:39 McLaren Race Review 16:47 Mercedes Race Review 24:32 Ferrari Race Review 29:32 Red Bull Race Review 34:30 Audi Race Review 37:34 Aston Martin Race Review 39:46 Alpine Race Review 43:13 Racing Bulls Race Review 46:15 Cadillac Race Review 47:52 Williams Race Review 51:33 Haas Race Review 54:16 Awards and Race Takeaways 59:19 Mailbag Question on Red Bull Balance 63:34 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Races

  5. Aug 18

    Cadillac Fires Lowdon, FIA Unbans Russia | ep 1004

    In this episode, we analyze Cadillac's leadership changes, the FIA's decision to lift restrictions on Russia and Belarus, and the upcoming rule changes for 2027. We cover Max's criticisms of the current regulations and much more!  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 02:00 Cadillac's leadership changes and strategic direction 04:02 Analysis of Cadillac's leadership transition and timing 05:59 The language and communication around leadership changes 09:01 Performance issues and technical challenges at Cadillac 11:55 Leadership backgrounds and their relevance to F1 15:59 Governance, transparency, and decision-making processes 20:02 FIA's decision to lift restrictions on Russia and Belarus 23:57 Implications of the sanctions and geopolitical considerations 27:58 The timing and rationale behind the FIA's decisions 32:04 Future regulations and rule changes for 2027 36:02 Cost cap adjustments and race format changes 39:56 Concluding thoughts and what to watch next www.theparcferme.com

  6. Aug 11

    The FIA Says It Was Outvoted | ep 1003

    This Formula 1 podcast episode breaks down Liberty Media’s Q2 financial results, the FIA’s 2026 rules debate, and the latest Alpine valuation talk. It’s a sharp, entertaining look at the business side of F1, from sprint races and team payments to the politics shaping the sport’s future. With Todd and Grace bringing equal parts skepticism and insight, the discussion reveals why the numbers behind Formula 1 matter just as much as the racing itself. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to F1's Financial and Strategic Landscape 02:56 Liberty Media Q2 Results and Team Payments 14:10 Sprint Race Expansion as a Revenue Strategy 35:17 FIA Explains the 2026 Rules Debate 52:34 Alpine Valuation, Otro Capital, and Christian Horner Rumors 68:53 George Russell's Engagement and Weekend Headlines

  7. Aug 4

    F1 Stopped Explaining Itself | ep 1002

    Join Grace and me as we discuss George Lucas and nobody caring how a driver drives their car. We cover other things like race location flexibility, team funding, and the future of drivers like George Russell. In this episode, Todd and Grace tackle the recent comments made by Stefano Domenicali regarding Formula One's broadcast strategy and its implications for both new fans and long-time supporters.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 03:32 F1 broadcast graphics and fan perception 30:10 Bahrain Grand Prix moved to Malaysia 44:30 Haas, budget cap, and the cost floor problem 56:46 Alvin’s Cats and summer break chatter 64:26 Listener mail and George Russell’s future

  8. Jul 27

    McLaren's Comeback, Mercedes' Stumble, and the Blue Flag Fiasco | ep 1001

    Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix including McLaren's win and Blue Flag failure. We cover every team and driver and offer our awards of the race. Norris ended Mercedes' grip on Saturdays and won the Hungarian Grand Prix, but the real story was the blue flag system that failed on lap nine and quietly decided the outcome. Episode 1,000 breaks down how McLaren's development gamble paid off, why Ferrari wasted its best chance of the season, and what the FIA owes an explanation for before Zandvoort. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Race Overview 00:57 Road America and Track Talk 02:23 What Makes Hungaroring Special? 03:24 Track Layout and Overtaking 05:40 Famous Corners and Naming 06:29 McLaren Expectations Heading In 08:27 Race Recap and McLaren’s Weekend 09:51 Lando Norris’ Winning Drive 14:45 Oscar Piastri’s DNF and Frustration 18:44 Red Bull’s Strong Recovery 25:57 Mercedes’ Damage Limitation Weekend 32:32 Ferrari’s Underperformance 40:06 Racing Bulls’ Strong Midfield Battle 44:10 Audi’s First Points of 2026 46:31 Alpine’s Slide Backward 49:11 Aston Martin’s Upgrade Progress 54:55 Haas Struggles Continue 56:57 Williams’ Difficult Race and Blue Flags 62:12 Cadillac’s DNF Weekend 63:17 Move of the Race 64:31 Donkey of the Race 68:57 Drive of the Race Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

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