# Pit Stop Podcast Episode Summary: Austrian Grand Prix Preview and Special Quiz
**Hosts:** Jake Boys, Fabio Bocca
**Episode Highlights:**
- The hosts discuss the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix and the unique characteristics of the Red Bull Ring circuit.
- They mention that the lap record at the Red Bull Ring is held by Carlos Sainz in a McLaren in 2020, with a time of 1 minute 05.619 seconds.
- The hosts express excitement for a special quiz they have prepared for the episode, promising that it will be worth waiting for.
- They acknowledge that there have been significant developments in the world of Formula One, including Ryan Reynolds and Michael B. Jordan's acquisition of a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 team.
- The hosts discuss the potential impact of this acquisition on the team and speculate about the roles Reynolds and Jordan might play in Alpine's future.
- They also mention the recent news that AlphaTauri will be rebranded and will have new leadership in 2024.
- The hosts express their disappointment that AlphaTauri will no longer be a junior team for Red Bull and wonder who might drive for the rebranded team in the future.
- They discuss rumors that Helmut Marko may have regretted signing Nick DeVries to AlphaTauri and consider the performance of DeVries and Yuki Tsunoda in the current season.
- The hosts debate the feasibility of implementing a reverse grid in Formula One, considering the differences in car specifications among teams.
- They also discuss the possibility of having different track surfaces to enable cars to go faster through certain parts of the circuit.
- The hosts mention that Formula One cars can drive upside down due to the high speeds they achieve and speculate about future technological advancements in Formula One racing.
- They share news that AlphaTauri will be moving its base from Italy to Somerset, UK, and discuss the potential implications of this move.
- The hosts highlight a report that Ferrari used a filming day to test new car updates ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, which raises questions about the legality of such practices.
- They discuss the prevalence of "spy photographers" in Formula One, who are hired by teams to take photos of other teams' cars and gather information.
- The hosts express their desire to capture a spy photographer in action and jokingly suggest holding them hostage to extract information. # Pit Stop Custard Cream Quiz
**Introduction:**
- The podcast hosts, Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, engage in a unique quiz where they ask each other Formula One-related questions.
- The catch is that if a participant answers a question incorrectly, they receive a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 1:**
- **Question:** Which constructor has the most wins in Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** Ferrari
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 2:**
- **Question:** Which circuit has the second-least number of corners on the calendar?
- **Correct Answer:** Zandvoort
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers Silverstone and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 3:**
- **Question:** What is the probability of a virtual safety car in Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** 20%
- **Outcome:** Jake correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 4:**
- **Question:** Name one Austrian Formula One driver.
- **Correct Answer:** Niki Lauda
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 5:**
- **Question:** What is the national dish of Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** Schnitzel
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers Pumpernickel and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 6:**
- **Question:** How many meters from pole position to the first turn breaking point at the Austrian Grand Prix?
- **Correct Answer:** 233
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 7:**
- **Question:** What is Oscar Piastri's lap time?
- **Correct Answer:** 105.931
- **Outcome:** Jake correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 8:**
- **Question:** From top to bottom, give me the top 10 teams in the Constructors' standings.
- **Correct Answer:** Red Bull, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Alpine, McLaren, Alfa Romeo, Haas, AlphaTauri, and Williams.
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers the order and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 9:**
- **Question:** Who won the F2 feature race last year at the Red Bull Ring?
- **Correct Answer:** Logan Sargent
- **Outcome:** Fab incorrectly answers Dennis Hauger and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 10:**
- **Question:** What is the capital of Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** Vienna
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 11:**
- **Question:** Max Verstappen shares the record for most podium finishes at the Red Bull Ring, but who got the record first?
- **Correct Answer:** Valtteri Bottas
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 12:**
- **Question:** What was the name of the Austrian Grand Prix before it was called the Red Bull Ring?
- **Correct Answer:** Styrian Grand Prix
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers A1 Ring and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 13:**
- **Question:** Which country holds the most amount of poles for a nation at this circuit?
- **Correct Answer:** Brazil
- **Outcome:** Fab incorrectly answers Italy and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 14:**
- **Question:** Who won the Austrian Grand Prix last year?
- **Correct Answer:** Charles Leclerc
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Question 15:**
- **Question:** In total, how many Grand Prix laps have been completed at the Austrian Grand Prix?
- **Correct Answer:** 2,217
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers 1,152 and receives a custard cream pie in the face.
**Question 16:**
- **Question:** On average, how many seconds do you lose during a pit stop in Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** 22.2 seconds
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.
**Predictions for the Weekend:**
- Jake predicts Alonso, Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton as the top three finishers, with Oscar Piastri being a driver to watch.
- Fab predicts Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc as the top three finishers.
**Conclusion:**
- The podcast ends with the hosts discussing their predictions for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix and emphasizing the excitement for the sprint race weekend.