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. 18H AGO

    New Rules. New Cars. New Boss at Audi. The Five Weeks That Rewrote the 2026 Season | ep 988

    Join Grace and me as we discuss Audi's Alan McNish, the Red Bull rear wing, McLaren's new car and the Miami GP. We also talk about the regulation changes and what might be in store for Miami. It may not be what you think it will be.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 02:48 Weather and Breaks in F1 05:33 Alan McNish's New Role at Audi 11:17 The Structure of Audi's F1 Team 16:56 Comparing Audi and Cadillac in F1 22:25 The Future of Drivers at Audi 27:08 McLaren's New Car and Development Strategy 38:24 Red Bull's Adaptation and Verstappen's Future 47:54 Miami as a Season Reset and Competitive Dynamics 53:47 Amplifying Performance: The Impact of Regulations 56:37 Managing Expectations: Racing Dynamics and Reality 58:34 Entertainment vs. Engineering: The Future of F1 01:00:22 Demanding Consistency: The Need for Fairness in F1 01:04:15 Albon's Cats: Insights from the Racing World 01:13:42 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Podcast and F1 Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

    1h 22m

  2. APR 21

    F1 Just Rewrote Its Own Rules and That's the Least of Its Problems | Ep 987

    Join Grace and me as we cover 2026 rule changes, team restructures, driver movements, and emerging talents like Kimi Antonelli. We analyze the implications of recent decisions, the internal dynamics of teams like Red Bull, and the future of young drivers in the sport.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of F1 News 02:55 2026 Rule Changes and Their Implications 05:36 Safety Protocols and Race Dynamics 08:35 Team Strategies and Competitive Balance 11:22 Regulatory Changes and Stakeholder Reactions 14:07 Future of F1 and Anticipated Changes 21:28 Unanimity in F1: A False Sense of Agreement 26:15 Red Bull's Instability: The Impact of Departures 34:54 Verstappen's Endorsement: A Sign of Team Dynamics 40:56 Kimi Antonelli: The Next Big Thing? 44:38 The Search for the Next Great Driver 46:29 Comparing Generational Talents 49:30 Kimi Antonelli's Rising Star 53:25 The Pressure of Expectations 55:32 Albon's Cats and F1 Culture Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

    1h 9m

  3. APR 14

    Lambiase leaves Red Bull: What happens next? | Podcast Ep 986

    McLaren just snagged Red Bull's GP! What does the FIA April 20th meeting mean for the F1 landscape? Is Max done with F1? Join Grace and me as we discuss it all! Chapters: 00:00 - Podcast intro and episode overview02:39 - McLaren’s GP signing confirmed; impact on Red Bull and team strategies04:36 - Strategic analysis of McLaren’s management approach07:36 - Red Bull’s internal upheaval — personnel departures and crisis09:17 - The significance of Red Bull’s culture post-Newey12:11 - McLaren’s potential and sector-wide performance implications17:34 - FIA crisis meeting: outcomes and skepticism about actual changes20:05 - The real challenge with regulation tweaks and their effectiveness24:16 - Analysis of if the FIA is managing perception or a crisis26:13 - Safety issues, regulatory responses, and racing integrity28:55 - The limitations and trade-offs of current racing regulations32:22 - Technical issues at Red Bull and the future of their development38:34 - Red Bull’s structural problems — leadership, talent scarcity, and future risks43:30 - Max Verstappen’s future, performance frustrations, and potential moves51:34 - GT racing's rise, driver motivations, and how F1 could face competition62:23 - The psychological and career considerations of drivers like Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen64:11 - Listener engagement and closing remarks

    1h 6m

  4. APR 7

    F1's crisis summit! | Podcast Ep 985

    Join Grace and me as we analyze the FIA's proposed safety fixes, the impact on teams, and Verstappen's potential departure, providing insights into the sport's current challenges.  key topics: FIA's proposed regulation changes for 2026Max Verstappen's potential retirement and contract clauseTeam dynamics and impact of regulation changesSafety concerns and racing strategy adjustments Alpine's performance and strategy in 2025Impact of the five-week break on team developmentUse of AI and data analysis in F1 teamsDriver-team alignment and organizational decisionsUpcoming regulatory meetings and their implicationsChapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:05 FIA Summit and Regulation Changes 05:53 Safety Concerns and Speed Differentials 08:32 Team Dynamics and Regulation Politics 11:20 Max Verstappen's Retirement Talk 14:23 Implications for the Future of F1 26:03 Max Verstappen's Dilemma 29:03 Red Bull's Engineering Challenges 33:45 Alpine's Strategic Shift 36:55 The Five-Week Break Dynamics 50:06 Project Management in Formula 1 51:20 Tire Testing and Team Advantages 54:24 The Impact of Breaks on Racing Momentum 55:33 Alvin's Cats: A Lighthearted Interlude 57:52 Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Missed Opportunity 01:02:28 AI in Formula 1: A Double-Edged Sword Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

    1h 16m

  5. MAR 30

    Japanese GP Review | Podcast Ep 984

    This episode features a deep discussion on the recent Japanese Grand Prix, exploring technical issues, race strategies, driver performances, and the state of Formula One regulations. We cover every team and driver as they finished and even hand out awards! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Japanese Grand Prix Review 02:10 Disappointment in Formula One: A Veteran's Perspective 05:56 Concerns Over Hybrid Power Units and Driver Control 10:14 Race Weekend Overview: Mercedes Dominance and Team Dynamics 16:17 Kimi Antonelli's Victory and Future Prospects 22:26 McLaren's Resurgence and Future Challenges 24:14 Piastri's Impressive Debut Performance 27:15 Norris's Struggles and McLaren's Upgrades 30:11 Ferrari's Challenges and Leclerc's Race Craft 34:49 Alpine's Emergence and Gasly's Performance 38:52 Red Bull's Struggles and Verstappen's Frustration 46:54 Liam Lawson's Progress and Team Dynamics 48:37 Rookie Performances and Team Dynamics 50:52 Haas's Consistency and Ocon's Comeback 52:33 Safety Concerns and FIA Regulations 54:26 Struggles of New Teams and Development Challenges 56:12 The Limitations of Williams and Aston Martin 58:33 Cadillac's Learning Curve and Data Gathering 01:00:15 Awards and Highlights 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

    1h 13m

  6. MAR 24

    Aston Martin Crisis as Wheatley Quits Audi | Podcast Ep 983

    This episode covers Aston Martin's leadership shakeup, Honda's vibration crisis, calendar changes, and the evolving role of branding and social media in F1. Join Grace and me as we analyze team shakeups, regulatory tweaks, and the cultural shift shaping the sport.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 02:53 Aston Martin Leadership Changes 05:37 Jonathan Wheatley's Departure and Implications 08:41 Aston Martin's Vibration Crisis and Driver Safety 11:36 Team Dynamics and Future Prospects 20:52 Honda's Challenge Ahead of Suzuka 23:21 Alonso's Career Reflections 24:48 Impact of Canceled Races on F1 Calendar 28:41 The Five-Week Development Window 31:18 Potential Regulation Changes and Their Implications 35:17 The Future of Formula One and Electrification 41:48 Mercedes' New Leadership and Its Significance 42:57 Navigating Team Dynamics in F1 45:59 The Intersection of F1 and Pop Culture 47:25 Balancing Engineering and Branding in F1 53:10 Marketing Strategies in Modern F1 58:03 The Future of F1: New Talent and Team Changes Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

    1h 12m

  7. MAR 17

    Chinese GP Review | Podcast Ep 982

    Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix covering every team and driver. We discuss the results and even share our awards for move, donkey and 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

    55 min

  8. MAR 10

    Australian GP Review | Podcast Ep 981

    In this episode, Todd and Paul analyze the Australian Grand Prix, discussing race strategies, regulation impacts, team performances, and the future of Formula One. They delve into technical regulations, driver performances, and the implications for the sport's evolution. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Australian Grand Prix Review 01:34 Race Recap and Key Highlights 05:18 Discussion on Regulations and Their Impact 10:40 Critique of the New Energy Management System 16:31 Concerns Over Driver Safety and Distraction 22:03 Reflections on the Future of Formula One 27:00 The Essence of Formula One: Stories and People 28:40 Balancing Performance: FIA's Role in Racing Adjustments 30:23 Mercedes Dominance: A Race Analysis 35:50 Ferrari's Strategy: Missed Opportunities and Lessons Learned 41:32 McLaren's Mixed Weekend: Challenges and Insights 44:30 Red Bull's Resilience: Overcoming Early Setbacks 47:48 Haas and the Midfield Battle: Emerging Talents 50:11 Rising Stars: Arvid Lindblad's Impressive Debut 53:06 Audi's Successful Return to Racing 56:44 Alpine's Eventful Race and Internal Struggles 58:44 Williams' Tough Opener and Future Focus 01:00:38 Cadillac's Learning Year in Formula One 01:01:28 Aston Martin's Reliability Issues 01:02:23 Awards and Highlights of the Race

    1h 15m
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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
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    2007 - 2026
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