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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. Jul 21

    Belgian GP review: the 1,000th lap! | ep 1000

    Join Paul, Grace and me as we review the Belgian GP over the past twenty years and celebrate our 1,000th episode. We've been podcasting about Formula 1 for twenty years and we celbrate it by honoring the mighty Spa Francorchamps and the Belgian Grand Prix. How fitting! Join us as we walk back through the history of the Belgian Grand PRix to when it all began for us in 2005! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Podcast 1000 06:45 Reflections on Spa and Its Unique Charm 12:40 Analyzing Team Performances and Strategies 17:58 Controversies and Penalties in F1 22:53 Driver Dynamics and Team Relationships 24:52 Hungary: A Track for McLaren's Success 27:16 Midfield Battles: Audi and Racing Bulls Shine 30:34 Alpine's Struggles: A Tale of Development and Strategy 32:50 Haas and Williams: Intra-team Conflicts and Challenges 34:36 Back Markers: Cadillac and Aston Martin's Troubles 39:44 Awards and Recognition: Move of the Race and Donkey of the Race 44:46 Race Reflections and Predictions 45:34 Throwback to 2005 Belgian Grand Prix 56:47 Controversies at Spa: A Historical Overview 63:07 Chaos at Spa: A Race to Remember 65:00 Alonso's Radio Moments: The Voice of F1 65:57 The Controversial Half Points Race 69:05 Tragedy and Triumph: Remembering Antoine Hubert 70:51 The Halo Debate: Safety vs. Aesthetics 73:05 Force India Civil War: A Team Divided 75:05 Verstappen vs. Ferrari: A Clash of Titans 77:58 Mercedes Civil War: The Battle Within 78:56 Protests and Accidents: The Dark Side of F1 82:00 The La Source Pile-Up: Grosjean's Infamous Moment 84:00 The Camber War: Tire Controversies in F1 86:21 The Emergence of Vettel and Controversies 88:02 Force India's Unexpected Front-Runner Weekend 89:51 Hamilton's Penalty and Its Aftermath 91:57 McLaren's Civil War and Spygate 92:59 The Missing Belgian Grand Prix 94:47 Controversies in Formula One History 95:51 Reflections on 1000 Episodes

  4. Jul 14

    Who Gets to Build the Next Engine? | ep 999

    Join Grace and me as we discuss the Williams crisis, Max Verstappen's future and the return of V8 engines! We cover it all this week including some Albon's Cats.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 02:03 GOAT Debate and Soccer Talk 04:53 Williams, James Vowles, and Carlos Sainz 22:24 Max Verstappen’s Exit Clause 32:32 FIA’s V8 and Customer Engine Plan 47:00 Mailbag and Albon’s Cats 59:01 Q&A, 1000th Episode Preview, and Wrap-Up

  5. Jul 7

    Leclerc needed to win the British GP | ep 998

    Join Paul and me as we review the British Grand Prix and discuss why every team, every driver. Oh, we also talk about strategy, results, and why Alpine and Racing Bulls are an equally exciting battle.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Weekend's Racing Events 02:39 The International's Experience at Spa and Nurburgring 05:29 Discussion on the British Grand Prix 08:12 Ferrari's Performance and Charles Leclerc's Victory 11:00 Lewis Hamilton's Challenges and Mercedes Strategy 13:52 George Russell's Race and Mercedes Reliability Issues 16:26 Kimi Antonelli's Struggles and Track Limit Penalties 19:12 Debate on Penalties and Race Regulations 22:00 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's Performance 24:59 McLaren's Performance Analysis 27:52 Oscar's Struggles and Team Dynamics 29:37 Red Bull's Technical Challenges 32:07 Max's Frustration and Future Speculations 35:25 Isaac Hadjar's Rising Performance 37:14 Racing Bulls' Consistency and Team Dynamics 40:03 Audi's Performance and Future Prospects 44:39 Alpine vs Racing Bulls: A Battle for Points 49:00 Race Recovery and Consistency 50:30 Milestones and Team Dynamics 52:12 Development Strategies and Team Budgets 53:52 Challenges for Williams and Performance Analysis 55:07 Haas and Performance Gaps 56:39 Aston Martin's Struggles and Future Prospects 01:01:04 Race Awards and Highlights

  6. Jun 30

    Russell resets at Austrian GP | ep 997

    Join Grace and me as we review the Austrian GP...is this a Russell reset ? Can he keep the momentum for his home grand prix next weekend? Did Red Bull just turn the corner and is Alpine losing the development war?  Chapters: 00:00 Race Week Breakdown and Austrian GP Overview 02:56 Strategy Choices: Red Bull’s Long Stint vs Ferrari’s Aggressive Opening 03:37 George Russell’s Pole Lap and Race Management 10:00 Heat, Tire Preservation, and Pit Stop Tactics 12:02 Toto Wolff’s Advice: “Just Drive” 22:17 Red Bull’s Upgrades and Performance Assessment 27:05 McLaren’s Progress and Piastri’s Standout Performance 32:44 Ferrari’s Struggles and the Importance of Development 36:12 Challenges Faced by Mercedes and Williams 43:02 Audi and Alpine: Mixed Results and Reliability Issues 49:51 Haas and Williams Updates, DNFs, and Difficult Weekends 58:18 Aston Martin’s Tough Outing and Driver Morale 66:02 Move of the Race: Verstappen’s Comeback Through the Field 66:35 Donkeys of the Race: Williams’ Reliability Woes 68:52 Drive of the Race: Perez’s Tire Gamble and Alonso’s Radio 70:19 MotoGP Win and Drone Technology Insights 73:05 Humor, Awards, and AI Commentary Fun Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

  7. Jun 22

    The Week F1 Stopped Pretending | ep 996

    In this episode, Todd and Grace analyze the latest developments in Formula 1, including Verstappen's contract clauses, team orders, and Honda's engine public apology tour.  Every segment this week is someone dropping the usual diplomatic cover, Wolff admitting fear out loud, Honda admitting failure out loud, Mercedes admitting it can't win a fight it started. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Sports Overview 02:51 Diving into Formula One Controversies 05:43 The Monaco Penalty Saga Unfolds 08:27 Implications of the FIA's Decisions 11:22 Mercedes' Strategic Withdrawal 14:00 Political Maneuvering in F1 17:06 Future of the Monaco Penalty Appeal 20:42 Mercedes vs. Ferrari: The Championship Battle 32:51 Verstappen's Exit Clause: A Game Changer? 43:53 The Inertia of Success in Formula One 46:11 Honda's Public Accountability and Aston Martin's Struggles 51:06 The Impact of Budget Caps on Team Performance 54:17 The Dynamics of Snitching in Formula One 58:05 Monaco Race Highlights and Fan Engagement 01:00:19 Mark Marquez's Return and MotoGP Insights Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

  8. Jun 16

    Hamilton stuns Mercedes at Spanish GP | ep 995

    Join Paul and me as we review the Spanish GP race, strategies, and team performances. Has Lewis Hamilton returned as a title contender? Did Mercedes fall asleep at the wheel? Were Mercedes playing too much "team game"? What about McLaren's lack of pace? Was Max even in this race?  Key topics: Race strategy and virtual safety car impactFerrari's race execution and Lewis Hamilton's winMercedes reliability issues and team decisionsRed Bull's performance ceiling and driver dynamicsDriver performance and team strategy conflicts  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:15 Le Mans 24-Hour Race Recap 06:09 Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix 09:51 Ferrari's Strategy and Performance 16:51 Lewis Hamilton's Victory and Team Dynamics 21:50 Charles Leclerc's Challenges and Team Focus 22:05 Mercedes Performance and Reliability Issues 28:20 George Russell's Race Pace and Strategy 33:50 McLaren's Unexpected Podium and Driver Dynamics 37:24 Alpine's Consistency and Development Challenges 42:57 Racing Bulls' Progress and Team Performance 43:35 Race Recovery and Strategy Insights 45:38 Unexpected Incidents and Team Performance 47:23 Midfield Challenges and Development Trajectories 49:09 Team Dynamics and Communication Issues 52:05 Aston Martin's Struggles and Future Prospects 53:53 Awards and Recognition: Move of the Race 55:57 Strategic Missteps and Team Decisions 58:08 Pizzazz and Performance: Celebrating Excellence Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme V isit us here: https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

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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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